Music

SFSO Free Concert ‘Voices Of Hope & Peace’ Oct. 27 At Cathedral Basilica Of St. Francis Of Assisi

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SFSO News:

The community is invited to attend the highly anticipated Choral Masterworks performance “Voices of Hope & Peace”, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Of Assisi in Santa Fe.

“Voices of Hope & Peace”, led by Choral Director Carmen Flórez-Mansi—features the angelic voices of the Santa Fe Symphony Chorus accompanied by Collaborative Pianist Paul J. Roth.

This beautiful program features Dona nobis pacem—a cantata written by Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1936 as a cry for universal harmony and peace—plus more beautiful choral works to lift one’s Read More

Topper Marching Band Shines At 2024 Homecoming

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The 130 member Topper Marching Band under the direction of Steven Illiffk marches onto Sullivan Field Friday evening where they dazzled the crowd during their halftime festivities for the 2024 LAHS Hilltopper Homecoming game against the Del Norte Knights. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The band also provided pep music to the festivities of the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Drum major Uxue Sanisinena and two other drum majors directed the band while it was performing on the field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The band performs their routines to the music of Read More

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra To Perform Fall Concert

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COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of symphonic music at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos.

Tickets are not sold in advance and all are welcome to attend. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10. A reception will follow the concert where guests can mingle with the musicians.

The orchestra welcomes its new permanent conductor, William Waag, who also serves as Artistic Director of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony and Music Director of the Santa Fe Community Orchestra.

The program includes works by Beethoven, Amanda Harberg, Read More

Fall Fiesta Returns To Bandelier For 2024

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BANDELIER News:

The community is invited to attend Bandelier National Monument’s popular Fall Fiesta. This year, Fall Fiesta is the weekend of Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday at the visitor center in Frijoles Canyon.

“This is by far the largest Fall Fiesta event ever at Bandelier,” Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We are excited to host so many artisans and demonstrators this year. The experiences, history and artistry of these craftsmen really help to make connections to the people that have ancestral and traditional connections to this place. This is not something Read More

Red River Oktoberfest 2024 Brings German Tradition To The Mountains Oct. 11-13

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RR News:

RED RIVER — Red River will once again come alive with Bavarian spirit as the 19th annual Red River Oktoberfest is set to kick off Oct. 11-13, 2024.

Hosted by the Red River Chamber of Commerce, this event is a beloved tradition that blends German culture with the natural beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

With a range of festivities, Oktoberfest promises to be a lively celebration of food, beer, music, and family-friendly entertainment.

A Taste of Germany in the Heart of Red River

Attendees can expect a delightful mix of authentic German food and locally brewed craft beer, creating Read More

‘A Month Of Art & Culture’ Community-wide Celebration Includes Life Drawing And Jazz At Mesa Public Library

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Scene from the 2023 Life Drawing and Jazz event. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

For the third year in a row, the Los Alamos Public Library will participate in the MainStreet and Creative District sponsored, community-wide celebration of a Month of Art & Culture. This year, the Library celebrates with an “Intro to Life Drawing” program, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 and a “Life Drawing and Jazz” lounge after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 5. Both events will take place at Mesa Public Library.

In what has become an annual marquee event, the Mesa Public Library opens the doors after hours, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Read More

Pajarito Mountain Presents Music In The Mountains Sept. 28

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PAJARITO News:

Get your groove on this Saturday at Pajarito with the sounds of the High Desert Blues Band, with an opening by Reminiscent. This band has a unique mission to serve the youth of New Mexico by donating a portion of their earnings to the Freedom in Music Project, which provides instruments to underprivileged youth.

Beer will not be served at this event, but commemorative Music in the Mountains glasses are available for purchase for $10, with $5 benefitting the Freedom in Music Project.

The lift will be running for the bike park, and you can experience Minute Man, our newest trail! Don’t Read More

Spotlight On Santa Fe Opera Education Outreach Program

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 Scene of an ALTO workshop underway at the Santa Fe Opera. Courtesy/SFO

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) is engaging children in New Mexico with music through its Active Learning Though Opera Program (ALTO) among others. 

Charles Gamble is SFO’s Director of Community Engagement. He explained that for anyone who hasn’t had a personal experience with opera, the form can feel foreign, exclusive and perhaps snooty.

“With a little experience, though, opera opens to reveal what is both delicate and enduring about being human – it elevates our Read More

City Of Española Centennial Celebration Committee To Host Benefit Pancake Breakfast Sunday Sept. 29

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City Of Española News:

ESPAÑOLA — The City of Española Centennial Celebration Committee has announced its first fundraising event to support the city’s upcoming centennial anniversary celebrations. A pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Beatrice V. Q. Martinez City Senior Center.

Tickets for the breakfast are $10 per person, with free admission for children 6 and under. The event will feature delicious pancakes, a silent auction with a variety of items up for bid, and a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together in support of a shared Read More

Barbershop Chorus Extravaganza ‘Celebrate The 60s’ Oct. 25 In Los Alamos And Oct. 26 In Santa Fe

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The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment, along with the Santa Fe Harmonizers paying tribute Sunday to the staff and volunteers of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The annual Barbershop Chorus Extravaganza, “Celebrate the 60s” is scheduled this year for Oct. 25 in Los Alamos and Oct. 26 in Santa Fe.

Last Sunday, the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment, along with the Santa Fe Harmonizers paid tribute to the staff and volunteers of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society.

Their annual Paw-ty allows everyone to meet and enjoy a BBQ with raffle prizes. Two Read More