Music

Taos Lifestyle To Present Musician Paula Cole April 27

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ARTS News:

TAOS — Taos Lifestyle is bringing renowned musician Paula Cole to the Taos Center for the Arts, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte in Taos.

In 1996, Paula Cole released her self-produced, second album This Fire. It was incendiary, a double-platinum smash. The first single, “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?” catapulted to the Top 10. Her songwriting was loved by traditionalists, feminists, the LGBTQIA community, the whole world.

Cole was nominated for seven Grammy awards and was the first woman to be nominated as Producer of the Year with no collaborators. Her second Read More

Concert At United Church Of Los Alamos Sunday

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Elaine Heltman (Principal Oboe)

COMMUNITY News:

Three local residents invite the community to a free concert, April 14, with the Santa Fe Symphony Musician’s Chamber Concert. The event is compliments of Bill and Kathy Landschulz and Chuck Tallman, and will take place at 4 p.m. at the United Church of Los Alamos.

This is the first of three planned chamber concerts featuring Santa Fe Symphony musicians, April 14, April 28 and May 5, all at 4 p.m. in the United Church sanctuary. April 28 will feature Rebecca Ray, oboe and Stefanie Przybylska, principal bassoon. The May 5 concert will feature Anne Read More

New Mexico State Fair To Hold National Anthem Auditions

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State Fair News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The search is on for talented performers to sing the national anthem at the 2024 New Mexico State Fair. Individual singers or small groups selected by the judging committee will have the unique opportunity to perform the anthem to thousands of people at the beginning of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) event. There are seven total PRCA events during the Fair.

Auditions will be held both in-person and virtually. Live auditions 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at the Boxcar Stage on the fairgrounds at Expo New Mexico. Performers choosing to audition Read More

Young Voices Of Santa Fe Opera Free Showcase May 11

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The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera 2023 Final Showcase. Photo by Kristin Hullihan/Santa Fe Opera

Santa Fe Opera News:

SANTA FE — The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera present “Young Voices, Timeless Music” – a free and delightful showcase of operatic and musical theater scenes, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe.

Showcasing the talent of tomorrow, the scenes are further complemented by costumes and props from Santa Fe Opera productions past. The 2024 class of Young Voices represents 11 students from 10 different schools across Northern New Mexico. Read More

LALOE Event On National Barbershop Quartet Day April 11

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The Infectious Harmony quartet is still ‘Feelin Groovy’ after a January performance, from left, Maurice Sheppard,  Jeremy Conlin, Bear Schacht and Daniel Sheppard. Courtesy photo

A VLQ or very large quartet was assembled for a Valentine’s Day treat for some members of Aspen Ridge Lodge. ‘Note-able Whimsy’ from left, John Baillie, Joe D’Anna (NW), Jim Goforth, Bernadette Lauritzen (NW), Ron Nelson (NW) and Lisa Rothrock (NW). Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

April 11 is National Barbershop Quartet Day. Your local Barbershop Chorus, the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment (LALOE) Read More

Santa Fe Symphony: Enchanté April 9 At Meow Wolf

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Santa Fe Symphony  News:

The community is invited to attend Meow Wolf’s world-renowned concert venue 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9,  for an enchanting chamber performance in the House of Eternal Return.

Experience fascinating works by diverse composers performed by the Santa Fe Symphony Winds.

Tickets start at $25 and include entrance to the Meow Wolf exhibit prior to the performance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

To learn more, click here. Read More

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Hosts American Indian Week

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Courtesy/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center starts its Spring cultural dance schedule this month, with dances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 2401 12th St. NW in Albuquerque.

The communmity is invited to join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a full week of dances, art vendors, Miss Indian World, a Round Dance with Grammy award-winning pow wow groups, and more April 20-28 for American Indian Week.

To see the full schedule of events, click here. Read More

‘Mayfest In The Mountains’ To Honor Veterans And Offer Family Fun In Red River This Memorial Day Weekend

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RED RIVER News:

Red River is gearing up for an exciting Memorial Day weekend with the highly anticipated “Mayfest in the Mountains” event.

This family-oriented celebration will showcase everything Red River has to offer while honoring our veterans and fallen heroes through a mix of outdoor recreation, family-friendly activities, and special veteran-focused events.

Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm about the upcoming event, noting that Mayfest in the Mountains will serve as a new tradition for many visitors and residents alike.

“We are thrilled to host Mayfest in the Mountains Read More

LAHS Sophomore Celeste El-Darazi Selected To Perform As Guest Harpist For Farmington High School Orchestra

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LAHS sophomore Celeste El-Darazi during a concert in early March with the Farmington High School orchestra. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Celeste El-Darazi, a sophomore at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and a harpist with the LAHS Symphonic Strings, was recently selected to play with the Farmington High School orchestra during a concert in early March.

Monica Leaming, director of the Farmington High School orchestra, noticed El-Darazi during her involvement with the Northern New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) All-State Symphony Orchestra rehearsals.

“She played so professionally Read More