Music

Los Alamos Light Opera ‘Matilda’ Auditions Oct. 22-23

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Courtesy/LALO

LALO News:

Los Alamos Light Opera (LALO) will present ‘Matilda’ in February 2023 and is seeking singers, actors and dancers of all ages.

Auditions will be held 1-4 p.m. today, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23 at the United Church.

Adults/teens: Prepare about 16 bars of a song that shows vocal range with READABLE sheet music.

Kids (8+): The music director will select a portion of music from the show for kids to learn and sing.

Younger children: The opening number is a great opportunity for younger children to have some stage time with minimal time commitment.

Auditions will consist of singing,

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Library: Four Shillings Short Samhain Concert Nov. 3

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Photo by Dominic Maino

FOURSHILLINGSSHORT News:

The Los Alamos Public Library presents A Samhain/Halloween Concert – music, stories & folklore to celebrate the Celtic Bonfire Festival of Samhain with Four Shillings Short 6:30-8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.), Thursday Nov. 3 at Fuller Lodge Art Center, 2132 Central Ave.

This free family concert is sponsored by Los Alamos Public Library. For more information call 505.662.1635 or 505.662.8250 or visit https://www.losalamosartscouncil.org/

ABOUT FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT: https://www.4shillingsshort.com

Four Shillings Short, the Read More

Organist Damin Spritzer Performs At MOA Oct. 21

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NMDCA News:

Organist Damin Spritzer performs 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the New Mexico Museum of Art (MOA), on the Frederick R. Haas Pipe Organ in the St. Francis Auditorium.

Tickets for the concert are $15 for general admission and $10 for members of the New Mexico Museum Foundation. Visitors may purchase tickets here: https://my.nmculture.org/14713/14715.

Sprizter has performed at historic churches and instruments in Iceland, Germany, France, Brazil, Italy, Israel, England, and Norway, and has been honored to contribute to regional and national convention performances and lectures for Read More

Topper Band Wins At Zia, Performs For Community Oct. 19

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LAHS Topper Band poses after their first performance at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta. Courtesy/LANL

Color guard section leaders and drum majors pose with the trophies awarded at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta. From left, Lena Romero, Erin Gattis, Remy Patterson, Luke Favorite and Kaitlyn Kuropatwinski. Courtesy/LANL

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Topper Marching Band performed in the “preliminary” competition at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at UNM Stadium in Albuquerque.

The Topper Band was one of five schools in class 2A.

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Topper Marching Band Knocks It Out Of The Park!

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The Los Alamos High School Topper Band poses after their first performance at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta Saturday at UNM Stadium in Albuquerque. Courtesy/Ryan Finn

LAHS Marching Band awards from the the ‘Preliminary’ competition. Courtesy/Ryan Finn

By RYAN FINN & the Topper Marching Band Staff
LAHS Marching Band

What an amazing (and very long) day Saturday!

The Topper Marching Band performed in the “Preliminary” competition at 9 a.m. Saturday, as one of five 2A schools, at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta at UNM Stadium in Albuquerque.

We then listened and watched a lot of other awesome bands Read More

‘IAIA Making History Symposium’ Monday Oct. 17

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‘IAIA Making History Symposium’ Oct. 17 in person and online. Courtesy/IAIA

IAIA News:

The Institute Of American Indian Arts  (IAIA) has been preparing for this event for the past 60 years. From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MDT) Monday, Oct. 17, the IAIA will present the IAIA Making History Symposium.

Whether you join us in the Center for Lifelong Education (CLE) on campus, participate in panels and Q&A sessions via Zoom, or watch the day’s events online, you will enjoy the engaging conversations and presentations given by historians, celebrated alums, current and former IAIA team members, staff Read More

Singer Kim Richey Performs At Fuller Lodge Friday Nov. 4

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Kim Richey. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

When Singer-Songwriter Kim Richey last played to a packed house at Fuller Lodge, COVID-19 was not yet a reality.

A paying crowd beckoning the artist back for an encore in mid-June, when free concerts on Fridays are the norm in Los Alamos was quite a sight to see. Richey would return to the stage for another two songs and would leave Los Alamos thanking its  residents for making her stay so comfortable and welcoming.

Now on the heels of a European tour, Los Alamos is one of the cities chosen to be included on Richey’s most recent US tour.

Richey will bring a collection Read More

Santa Fe Opera Guild Presents Salon 2022 Nov. 6

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SFOG News:

The Santa Fe Opera Guild’s (SFOG) Salon returns in-person at the Santa Fe Woman’s Club.

Please join SFOG 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6.

Topics will include: 

  • The 2023 Season: What are you looking forward to?
  • Orpheus Goes to the Opera: Monteverdi and Beyond
  • Opera as the Ultimate Art Form: Singing, Staging, Orchestra, Costumes and more
  • New Settings of Standard Opera: Yes, or No?
  • Singers of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Demands on Modern Singers                                       
  • Trouser Roles & Countertenors

Refreshments are included in the price of admission.

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Los Alamos Co+Op Market Invites Community To Harvest Festival Noon To 4 PM Sunday Oct. 16

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Los Alamos Cooperative Market will host its Harvest Festival Sunday, Oct. 16. Courtesy/CO+OP

CO+OP News:

The Los Alamos Cooperative Market (CO+OP) at 95 Entrada, welcomes the entire community to its Harvest Festival noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16.

A celebration of local farmers, vendors, artisans and businesses, the family-friendly event will also have kids’ activities, contests, games and music, as well as beer, wine and cider provided by Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op. Additionally, it will be the first time the public can meet the Co+Op’s newly hired General Manager, and New Mexico native, Read More