Singer Matt Baird Performs In Los Alamos Feb. 24
Former heavy rock band singer Matt Baird performs an acoustic, ‘coffee house style’ show Feb. 24 in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
MUSIC News:
After 19 years as lead singer for the heavy rock band Spoken, Matt Baird is trying something new. He will bring an acoustic, “coffee house style” show to Los Alamos Tuesday, Feb. 24.
The show starts at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship with a $5 cover. Come see Baird demonstrating his incredible voice and God-given breadth of talent as he blends hard rock to softer worship sounds.
Recently chatting with BREATHEcast.com, Baird had Read More
Taos Center For The Arts Hosts Oscars Party Feb. 22
TCA News:
TAOS—Taos Center for the Arts (TCA), in collaboration with the TCA Film Society, is bringing the 87th Oscars to Taos Feb. 22 with a glamorous evening of music, dancing, food, cash bar and entertainment, plus a commercial-free screening of the Oscars.
The TCA Awards Night begins at 5 p.m. in the Taos Community Auditorium at 145 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. This is a “pay what you can” event where donations are accepted in lieu of a set price. The proceeds benefit the TCA.
The evening will feature entertainment by Bon Bon Burlesque, Brave New Burrow and Red Carpet Photos by Steve Fox. Art works created Read More
Chocolate, Art And Music Fill Rose Chocolatier
Owner Marguerite McClay works to keep up with Valentines Day demand Friday at Rose Chocolatier during the busiest week of the year for chocolatiers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Artist Ward Zaelke is showing his work at Rose Chocolatier. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Members of the Lads of Enchantment deliver a singing valentine Friday for an employee at Rose Chocolatier. The Lads will continue to deliver singing valentines through today. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCrowd Views ‘In Bounds’ At Fuller Lodge Art Center
‘In Bounds’ opened Friday at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. A large crowd of art lovers were on hand to speak with the artists and see their work. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The rules for ‘In Bounds’ require that the work fits in a 12″ x 12″ square. ‘Restricted’ by Levy Snyder, left, and ‘Frozen Toed’ by Steven Calhoun. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Young artists produce their own work during Friday’s reception. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Albuquerque artist Barbara Nolda’s
Learn Artistic Skills At Canvas Painting Party
Artists work on their canvases at a previous canvas painting party. Courtesy photo The First Baptist Church of Los Alamos is hosting a Canvas Painting Party.
The event is at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 in the gymnasium at 2200 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos.
Several subjects are available to paint at this year’s Canvas Painting Party such as these tulips. Courtesy photo
“This is a unique experience, because someone who doesn’t know how to paint can attend and learn how to paint a beautiful picture in a couple of hours with step by step instructions,” Read More
Mary Chapin Carpenter Performs April 1
Mary Chapin Carpenter
EVHS News:
Five-time Grammy award winner Mary Chapin Carpenter will headline a special concert benefitting the Espanola Valley Humane Society .
The concert, with special guest Aoife O’Donovan, is 7 p.m., April 1 at the Lensic in Santa Fe.
Proceeds will go to the EVHS, whose aggressive spay and neuter and community outreach programs are slowly decreasing the number of unwanted animals brought to the shelter from 4,480 in 2005 to 3,215 last year. Seventy-four percent of those were placed in loving homes, thanks to record-breaking efforts at shelter adoption events. Read More
Coro Does Gershwin March 6-7
Courtesy/CDC
MUSIC News:
Coro de Cámara, a chamber group featuring singers from Santa Fe and Los Alamos, presents ‘S Wonderful, ‘S Marvelous: An evening of Gershwin greats.
Jazz musicians, multimedia presentations and narrators accompany this swing through memorable tunes from the Gershwin brothers, taking place at 7 p.m., March 6 at Trinity on the Hill, 3900 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos and at 7 p.m., March 7 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de Los Marquez in Santa Fe. No ticket price. Donations accepted.
The program includes numerous hits from the Gershwin’s Broadway Read More
Sunset Colors Sky Over Pajarito Ski Hill
Sunset Thursday night from the parking lot at the Larry Walkup Aquatics Center looking west at Pajarito Ski Hill. Photo by Scott Bushnell Read More
Local Students Shine At District Sonata Contest
Los Alamos piano teacher Janna Warren with her students. Courtesy photo
Janna Warren with her students. Courtesy photo- Jack Ammerman placed first in level 2;
- Fayrouz Mourad placed first in level 3;
- Daniel Kim placed first in level 5;
- Yunseo Kim placed first in level 6;
- Jennie Gao placed third in level 6;
- Phillip Ionkov was awarded Honorable Mention; and
- Nikolai Nelson
Sunday’s 5th Annual Music Marathon Raises Record Amount For UNM-LA Scholarship Fund
Performances flowed for eight hours at Sunday’s fifth annual Music Marathon at UNM-LA. Photo by Rick Wallace
Sopahn Kellogg, right, has performed every year since the onset of UNM-LA’s Music Marathon and this year she invited her long time friend Astrid Hengartner to join her. With guitar and ukelele in hand, they delighted the crowd while performing Rip Tide. Photo by Rick Wallace
The UNM-LA great room was The place to be Sunday afternoon. For eight hours, 47 performers entertained a generous Read More
Pink Tie Affair Raises Funds To Fight Cancer
Amy Bauer ties Mike Rogers’ pink bow-tie at Saturday’s Pink Tie Affair at Unquarked in Central Park Square. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Pete Giuliani, left, chats with Chris Fichtl during Saturday’s Pink Tie Affair. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Wendi Akerley, Raeanna Geiger and Rendia Carter place items on a table for the silent auction held during the Pink Tie Affair Saturday night at UnQuarked. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comOne person’s idea created a spark Read More
Gregg Daigle Band Plays Manhattan Project Feb. 20
The Gregg Daigle Band, from left, mandolinist Bob Bruen, band leader Gregg Daigle and upright bassist Jon McMillan. Courtesy photoThe Gregg Daigle Band will bring its unique acoustic sound to the Manhattan Project Restaurant 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. There is no cover charge. The band has a large following in their hometown of Albuquerque and this is an opportunity for Los Alamos folks to find out what the buzz is all about. Bluegrass is the band’s strongest influence, but hardly its only one
The Gregg Daigle Band channels open spaces, warm Read More
Sunday’s Fifth Annual Music Marathon Benefits UNM-LA Scholarship Fund
Karin Ebey performs at Sunday’s fifth annual Music Marathon at UNM-LA, which raises money for scholarships at the college. A number of Los Alamos musicians participated in the event including co-chair Juanita Madland and Ruth Skoug who performed a piano duet. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
NMSA Welcomes Guest Artist Kathleen Hill
Master Violinist Midori Performing With Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra Feb. 28 / March 1
Master violinist Midori will give two performances with the Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra. Courtesy photoSFPMO News:
The Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra (SFPMO) presents a must-see concert featuring super star violinist Midori. The concert opens with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93, followed by Musica Celestis by Aaron Kernis. For the grand finale, Midori takes to the stage to perform Schumann’s Violin Concerto in D Minor.
There will be two performances, 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20, $35, $45, $65 at the Santa Read More
Central Avenue Art Kiosk Deadline Is Feb. 15
A Central Avenue Kiosk near the post office. Courtesy photoMAINSTREET News:
Los Alamos MainStreet announces a call for original photographs or artwork that represent “Living Los Alamos”. Winning art will be displayed in the four directional kiosks along Central Avenue. The only qualification is that the art should be representative of living in Los Alamos or the surrounding area.
To be considered, email artwork to ryn@losalamos.org. Deadline to submit artwork is Feb.15. The MainStreet Futures Committee will judge entries and selected artists will be notified by email. For details visit Read More
Bandelier: Call For Artists For Park Centennial Logo
The ‘Bandelier Turkeys’ are the park’s logo and now the park is looking for a logo for its Centennial in 2016. Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
In 2016, Bandelier National Monument will mark its 100th anniversary, and artists are invited to submit entries for a logo for the celebration. The logo will be used on many centennial items, as well as on the Bandelier Annual Pass for 2016
“This is an opportunity for all who love Bandelier to be an integral part of the centennial celebration,” Superintendent Jason Lott said. “The image will appear on passes, posters, and Read More
