Music

Los Alamos Jewish Center Concert Supports LA Cares

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Bags of food prepared by volunteers await LA Cares clients. LA Cares, which is solely funded by donations, serves more than 100 families in Los Alamos County every month. LA Cares also provides assistance with rent and utilities for residents of Los Alamos County. Courtesy/LAJC

From The Los Alamos Jewish Center:

The Los Alamos Jewish Center was pleased to present LA Cares recently with a donation of $2,200 to assist it in carrying out its critical work for our community.

These funds were raised at a benefit concert held at the Jewish Center on August 31, featuring Daniel Boling, an Albuquerque-based Read More

High Desert Winds Santa Fe Presents ‘Inspirations!’ Nov. 3

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HDWSF News: 

The High Desert Winds Santa Fe (HDWSF) presents its first concert of the season, “Inspirations!” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 Palace Ave. in Santa Fe.

Under the baton of HDWSF founder Kurt Carr, the performance will feature the music of contemporary wind ensemble composers from the mid 20th century to today.

The HDWSF will present the world premiere of “Weight of an Infinite Sky”, a 2023 composition by band member Andrew Zinkham.

Admission is free with donations gratefully accepted. 

For more information, visit www.HighDesertWinds.org Read More

Pajarito’s 2024 Oktoberfest Set To Celebrate Autumn With Local Breweries And Live Entertainment Oct. 19

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Scene from a previous celebration. Courtesy/Pajarito

PAJARITO News:

Pajarito announces its second annual Oktoberfest scheduled for Oct. 19, 2024. This year’s festival will feature local breweries, including Bathtub Row Brewery, Boxing Bear Brewery and La Cumbre Brewery, offering a variety of craft beers that embody the essence of fall.

The festivities will commence at noon with live music performances from Eryn Bent followed by Sunbender. Admission for beer drinkers is $25.

Oktoberfest attendees may also enjoy delicious German favorites from the cafe, along with a variety of lawn games. Read More

Community Invited To Celebrate Phase 2 Grand Opening Of Los Alamos Co-Op Park Friday Oct. 18

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Community volunteers and cooperative representatives work closely together, joining forces with generous donors, to develop and maintain the community space and event venue. From left, Denise Wymore, Matt Schmidt, Mandy See, Kevin Holsapple and Stephanie Zielaskowski meet at the Los Alamos Co-Op Park. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Co-Op Park News:

Local cooperative organizations are excited to invite the community to the Phase 2 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Los Alamos Co-Op Park, 3:30-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.

Join us for an afternoon filled with music, games, food, swag, and a celebration Read More

Los Alamos Choirs & NJROTC To Host Pumpkin Patch

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Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin to carve, photo ops for the family, or looking to enjoy the fall ambiance, Los Alamos Choirs and Los Alamos NJROTC have you covered! Courtesy/NJROTC

By Chief Aron Ayers
NJROTC

October is here, and with it comes a quintessential fall tradition: the Los Alamos Pumpkin Patch. There’s something undeniably magical about wandering through the field by the Canyon Complex filled with those vibrant orange Halloween staples, searching for the perfect pumpkin to carve or decorate.

Why does Los Alamos love this event so much? Perhaps it’s the nostalgic Read More

Lasses & Lads Of Enchantment And Santa Fe Harmonizers To Perform Celebration Of Music From The 60s Oct. 25-26

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The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and Santa Fe Harmonizers in January. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

The Sophisticated Gentleman will travel to Los Alamos and Santa Fe, for the annual barbershop show, Celebrate the 60s. From left, Tony Sparks, Sean Mondragon, Farris Collins and Doug Kastman. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

Friday, Oct. 25 a celebration of music from the 60s will take place with two barbershop choruses at the United Church of Los Alamos. The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment along with the Santa Fe Harmonizers will present a variety of songs to celebrate, reflect Read More

Community Winds Celebrates 2024-2025 Silver Anniversary Season And Hosts Fall Concert Saturday Oct. 12

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Los Alamos Community Winds at a previous concert. Courtesy/LACW

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Whether it was Olympic qualifier Chase Ealey or medalist Luke Hobson, Los Alamos had a few ties to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

For its upcoming fall concert 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, the Los Alamos Community Winds decided to pay homage to all Olympians who are connected to Los Alamos by dedicating its performance of John William’s “Summon the Heroes” to them.

According to the program notes, Williams composed “Summon the Heroes” for the 1996 Read More

Scenes Of Library After Hours: Music Lounge & Life Drawing

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Scene from the life drawing session Saturday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. The event was part of the MainStreet and Creative District’s Day of Arts and Culture. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The youth group, Quemazon Combo, performs Saturday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A scene from the life drawing session. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The models for the life drawing session and Quemazon Combo musicians gather together Saturday afternoon. Courtesy/Mesa Public Library Read More

Scenes From DALA Performance For Day Of Arts & Culture

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Dance Arts Los Alamos students perform Saturday morning in Central Park Square as part of the Day of Arts and Culture. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Dance Arts Los Alamos students perform Saturday morning in Central Park Square as part of the Day of Arts and Culture. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Dance Arts Los Alamos students perform a dance number Saturday morning. Courtesy/LAAC

Dance Arts Los Alamos students perform a dance number Saturday morning. Courtesy/LAAC

Dance Arts Los Alamos students perform a dance number Saturday morning. Courtesy/LAAC Read More