Music

LAAC To Host Concert And Silent Auction Tuesday Sept. 19

LAAC News:

The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) will host a concert featuring Tjett Gerdom, Jennifer Perez and Natasha Stojanovska Sept. 19 at Fuller Lodge.

In addition to a night of beautiful music, there will be a catered cocktail hour and silent auction. The silent auction proceeds will be used to support the arts council’s cultural programs.

These cultural programs include the upcoming month of Arts and Culture, in conjunction with MainStreet and Los Alamos Creative District. The programs begin Sept. 30 and culminate with the annual Pumpkin Glow. Additionally, the arts council’s cultural

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Los Alamos Choral Society Begins Fall Season Sept. 26

By WENDY SWANSON
Los Alamos Choral Society

Los Alamos Choral Society invites all interested singers to join us for our 2023-24 season! We are an amateur choral group that has been singing in Los Alamos since November 1943.

We encourage anyone, regardless of age or musical background, who enjoys singing and seriously wants to participate in the production of choral music, to join our choral society. Join with us in the challenge and thrill of performing the great works of classical and modern composers.

We perform in up to four concerts per year. We are privileged to have Mary Badarak as our director Read More

Aspencade Returns With Fresh Face In 2023, Putting Spotlight On Autumn Colors And Live Music In Red River

Red River News:

RED RIVER — Aspencade, formerly known as the Red River Folk Festival at Aspencade, is set to make its much-anticipated comeback in 2023, bringing a fresh face to the beloved boutique festival.

Taking place over four days at the peak of the aspen trees changing to their vibrant autumn hues, this unique event promises a memorable experience for music lovers and craft enthusiasts alike. 

With live music filling the crisp fall air and artisan craft vendors lining the park, Aspencade showcases the very best of New Mexico and Southwest craftsmanship. Visitors can expect to find a Read More

Los Alamos Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student Annabelle Rosette Prepares For Year Of Study In Huesca, Spain

Rotary Youth Exchange Student Annabelle Rosette performs on cello at club’s meeting Aug. 22 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull

By LINDA HULL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

Annabelle Rosette, a junior in high school, performed on cello for an admiring audience at the Rotary Club meeting Aug. 22 at Cottonwood on the Greens. The selections she chose were La Cinquantaine, written in 1887 by Jean-Gabriel Prosper Marie, a French romantic composer and conductor, and The Sounds of Silence, written by American folk singer and songwriter Paul Simon in 1964.

In September, Rosette will travel to Read More

Credit Unions Join Forces To Bring 80’s Night To Summer Concert With ‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band

‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band to headline the Summer Concert this Friday night at Ashley Pond Park.  Courtesy/Sancre Productions

By Sancre Productions:

The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is going back in time for 80’s night, thanks to local credit unions: Zia Credit Union, Del Norte Credit Union, State Employees Credit Union and Los Alamos Public Schools Credit Union.

Headliner “Those Crazy Nights” feature a stellar lineup of nationally touring musicians who brilliantly embody the spirit of Journey! Get those mullets styled and wipe the Read More

Los Alamos Community Winds Seeking Musicians Of All Ages And Backgrounds For 2023-24 Season

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Community Winds is seeking musicians for its 2023-24 Season. The amateur wind ensemble is made up of members from Los Alamos and surrounding areas.

The Winds have been performing in Los Alamos since 2000, playing four formal concerts a year, along with appearances at community events. The organizarion welcomes players of all ages and backgrounds. Members range from students to retirees. Auditions are not required.

The Los Alamos Community Winds begins rehearsals for its upcoming season Tuesday, Aug. 22. Rehearsals are held 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays in the Los Alamos Read More

SFO Announces Return Of Opera In The Park Sept. 10

Ailyn Pérez performs on stage in the role of Rusalka at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Curtis Brown

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera is pleased to announce the return of Opera in the Park. A free and public screening of Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka will take place at the Santa Fe Railyard Park at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10. This event is part of the opera’s 66th Festival Season celebrations and ongoing commitment to bringing the joy of opera to the communities of New Mexico. 

Opera in the Park

In Santa Fe, a free screening of Dvořák’s Rusalka will take place at the Railyard Park in Santa Fe. Lawn seating Read More

Scenes From Brandon Saiz Band At Summer Concert

A packed crowd two-steps the night away to the Brandon Saiz Band at last Friday night’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

The Brandon Saiz Band headlines last Friday night’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Scene from members of the Brandon Saiz Band performing at last Friday night’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Singing at the Summer Concert last Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Drummer Marvin Sanchez. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More