Music

Applications Open For Music Commission Grant Funding

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NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Music Commission’s “Music in the Community” Grant Program strikes a new chord for communities across the state, amplifying opportunities for musical appreciation and inspiring community engagement through the power of music. Currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 fiscal year, the grant supports musical performances, education, and activities across the state.

“Continuing the grant program is vital for fostering music engagement and education across New Mexico, especially in our rural, tribal, and underserved communities,” said Music Read More

Los Alamos Community Winds To Present ‘From Hammer To Bow’ Saturday At Crossroads Bible Church

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Los Alamos Community Winds Director Ted Vives, center, leads the concert band in a rehearsal Tuesday night at Crossroads Bible Church. The LACW will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the church, which will feature guest artist Andrian Harabaru on cello, front, left. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Community Winds’ pianist Julian Chen, left, and Director Ted Vives rehearse Tuesday night at Crossroads Bible Church in preparation for Saturday’s concert. Chen will perform a solo during the concert. Courtesy/LACW

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

Scenes From Governor’s 2026 ‘Spring Fling’ Event

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Los Alamos resident Prisca Tiasse and her family greet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the Spring Fling event on May 9 at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham playfully reacts to the oversized hat prop set out in the photo booth during the Spring Fling event on May 9 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final Spring Fling event took place Saturday, May 9, in Santa Fe. Her term in office comes to an end on Dec. 31, 2026.

All registered families from across the state were transported and welcomed to the Governor’s mansion Read More

Concordia Santa Fe’s Wind Orchestra To Present Concert At St. Francis Auditorium June 14

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Mid Century Joyride Sunday, June 14 at St. Francis Auditorium. Courtesy/CSF

CONCERT News:

Concordia Santa Fe’s Wind Orchestra will present its second concert of 2026 at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the New Mexico Museum of Art in the St. Francis Auditorium.

Under the direction of guest conductor Professor David Bertman, Director of Bands at the University of Houston, the 40-member ensemble will perform works by Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Michael Markowski, Gian Carlo Menotti, Vincent Persichetti, and David White.

Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door. Read More

LACF: Local Music Organizations Need Your Support

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Dean Decker. Courtesy photo

LACF News:

Music plays a significant role in Los Alamos, providing entertainment, community, and culture to our little town on the mesa. Concerts and performances, however, require funding to pay for music, performance space, and special guest musicians. Resident Dean Decker, who has been involved in the Los Alamos music scene since 2004, has established two new endowments to help fund established music organizations: one for Los Alamos Community Winds and one for Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra.

“I want to provide for the long-term financial stability of these Read More

LALT Variety Show Fundraiser May 16 At Performing Arts Center

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From left, Matthew DeSmith, Kelsey Denisson and Heather Beemer have performed many times with LALT and with the Atomic Follies. All three will sing and/or dance at the Saturday Variety Show Fundraiser. Photo by Thomas Graves

John Gustafson, member of LALT and Atomicomedy, will perform standup comedy at Saturday’s fundraiser. Photo by Thomas Graves

LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) is back in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). To celebrate the longtime local troupe’s return to the PAC, LALT will host a no-holds-barred, 18 and older variety show featuring not only LALT performers, Read More

2026 Taos Chamber Music Sunday Sit-Downs Begin June 21

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Courtesy/TSoM

TSoM News:

This summer, the mountains will once again come alive with extraordinary chamber music, bringing together our renowned faculty artists, inspiring guest performers, and the next generation of exceptional early-career musicians. For more than six decades, the Taos School of Music (TSoM) has offered something rare: world-class artistry in intimate spaces, paired with the unmistakable beauty, openness, and creative spirit of Taos.

The 2026 season continues that tradition while expanding the ways audiences can experience the School. This year’s offerings include Read More

Inaugural Co-op Summer Showcase Kicks Off May 15

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COMMUNITY News:

The Inaugural Co-op Summer Showcase opens at 6 p.m. Friday, May 15, with local rock band Baggage Claim. All concerts will be held at Co-op Park adjacent to the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave.

This free concert series offers music from local musicians at an outside venue as opening acts for the main Friday summer concert series.

This is a true community concert series that features only local musicians. The purpose of this series is to build community spirit and to raise awareness for a new non-profit organization that will bring local music events such as this Read More

Boots In The Park Feat. Post Malone, Jelly Roll May 15 & 16

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MUSIC News:

Activated Events reminds music fans that Boots In The Park Albuquerque takes place next weekend, May 15 & 16, 2026, at the iconic Balloon Fiesta Park. With set times now released at bootsinthepark.com, attendees can plan their weekend at New Mexico’s biggest music festival featuring over 25 artists across multiple stages.

Post Malone headlines Saturday, May 16, bringing his chart-dominating, genre-bending style and recent country crossover success to the main stage. Jelly Roll headlines Friday, May 15, delivering his soul-baring lyrics and powerful performances Read More

Posts From The Road: Bob Dylan Center In Tulsa

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Bob Dylan Center: The Bob Dylan Center is located in a three-story brick building in the Tulsa Arts District near downtown Tulsa. This image of Dylan is painted on the brick wall of the building. I believe that the image is flat with little contrast to create a more vague photo of Dylan. Dylan’s lyrics, music and persona were sometimes a mystery and could be interpreted various ways. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Not So Quiet: An example of a wall featuring Dylan’s life in chronological order. The displays featured video, photos, written explanations, and audio to correspond with the events Read More