Mesa Library Presents ‘Bagdad Cafe’ Thursday
Movie poster for ‘Bagdad Cafe.’ Courtesy/amazon.com
Review by KELLY DOLEJSI:
Moviegoers in France, Germany, and even Seattle love “Bagdad Cafe” (1987, rated PG). This incredible and incredibly strange film has won awards across the globe for its casting, acting, and screenplay, and was chosen Best Foreign Film several times over. What will Los Alamos think? That’s always an interesting question to ask.
“Bagdad Cafe,” showing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library (upstairs meeting room), begins with a German couple on a desolate road. They are well-dressed — over-dressed Read More
Decorating Underway For The Holidays
Holiday garland stenciling was underway Saturday on the windows at CB FOX Department Store in downtown Los Alamos in preparation for the holiday season. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Sangre de Cristo Chorale Honors Sheldon Kalberg
SDCC News:
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale (CDCC) is honoring the 25 year legacy of Sheldon Kalberg, the first and longest director of the Chorale, by dedicating to him its winter 2014 concert, titled “Darkness Brings Light”.
The Los Alamos performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road. Read More
Festival Of Voices To Ring In Holidays At Popejoy Hall
- More Than 200 New Mexico Musicians Performing at Dec. 12 Concert
Brave New Brass Brown Bag Recital Wednesday
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LAAC News:
Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) presents The Brave New Brass free recital noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Fuller Lodge.
Community members are invited to bring their lunch and hear this brass quintet perform works from Gustov Holst, Diego Ortiz and Astor Piazoll. The Brave New Brass is comprised of Elizabeth Hunke, Deniece Korzekwa, Dave Korzekwa, Mandy Marksteiner and Bruce Warren.
This Program is made possible in part by a grant from the County of Los Alamos. Read More
LASO Holiday Concert Gift To Community Friday
LASO News:
The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra will present its traditional Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in the Crossroads Bible Church.
Conductor Don Gerheart said the program is designed to appeal to people of all ages and should get everyone into the Holiday mood. Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews Mockingjay, Part 1
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” is the third installment in the Hunger Games trilogy – at least it is a trilogy in the book version. Did the third novel have enough in it to make into two movies? Surprisingly, yes it did; at 123 minutes in length, this one kept our interest and sustained its intensity.
The focus in Part 1 is on Katniss Everdeen’s struggle to trust the rebel faction and become its’ spokesperson—the Mockingjay. The bulk of the story takes place in District 13, totally underground, a district the public had been told no longer existed. Its’
Photography Exhibit Opens At LAHS Wednesday
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Michelle Groves’ beginning photography students at Los Alamos High School will host a photography art show Dec. 1-8 in the main lobby at the high school.
A special art opening is 7-9 p.m., Dec 3. The work of more than 50 students will be on display and light snacks and refreshments will be served. The students are part of her Beginning Photography class. They have been working hard this semester to put together this collection of work.
“These students have learned how to use a manual film camera when for most of Read More
Pro Musica Presents ‘Music For The Royal Fireworks’
SFPM News:
The holiday celebration continues with Santa Fe Pro Musica’s presentation of Music for the Royal Fireworks, a concert featuring celebrated works of Telemann, Vivaldi and Handel.
Joyful and triumphant! Santa Fe Pro Musica celebrates the holidays with Music for the Royal Fireworks, featuring the Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra (Thomas O’Connor, conductor) and virtuoso Brazilian violinist Cármelo Read More
Mountain Elementary Presents ‘Pop Star For The Day’ Awards
Scenes From Saturday’s LAAC Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Leah Senator, left, Annie Romero and Janet Trask of Four Generations get into the holiday spirit Saturday during the Los Alamos Arts Council’s fair. By Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Akala of Akala’s Jewelry participates in the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday at the Los Alamos Middle School.
Grand Opening Of Unquarked The Wine Room Dec. 20!
Operations Manager Veronica Black-Stepp is busy Thursday afternoon preparing for the Dec. 20 grand opening of Unquarked The Wine Room in Central Park Square. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The flooring has been installed, tables and chairs are in and artwork fills the walls at the new wine room. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The community-wide grand opening for Unquarked The Wine Bar in downtown Los Alamos is set for noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. The event includes live music 5-8 p.m., and appetizers created by local restaurants.
Coro de Cámara Presents ‘Silvery Tones’ Tonight
CORO DE CAMERA News:
Coro de Cámara celebrates the 25-year history of the ensemble with “Silvery Tones”, a concert whose repertoire “snapshots” highlight the chamber chorus’ rich musical heritage.
The Concert is 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Church of the Holy Faith, 311 East Palace Avenue in Santa Fe. Donations are gratefully accepted at the door. The group, which is comprised of singers from Los Alamos and Santa Fe, also celebrates the debut of its exciting new Artistic Director Nylea Butler-Moore. She is a published composer/arranger and music editor Read More
‘Sacrifice and Service: The American Military Family’ Opens In Library Gallery Dec. 4
LIBRARY News:
“Sacrifice and Service: The American Military Family” will be on display Dec. 4 through Jan. 2 in Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Gallery.
The exhibit is on loan from the Museum of the American Military Family (MAMF) in Albuquerque, a nascent museum, which does not yet have a permanent location of its own. There will be a public reception 5-7 p.m Dec. 4 in the Gallery. Director of the MAMF Dr. Circe Woessner will be on hand for the opening of Read More
Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents ‘A Baroque Christmas’
SFPM News:
Santa Fe Pro Musica is pleased to present its beloved holiday tradition A Baroque Christmas featuring the Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble with mezzo-sopranos Deborah Domanski and Drea Pressley (alternating performances) 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec.19 through Wednesday, Dec. 24 in the historic Loretto Chapel.
Experience the magic of the holidays at Santa Fe Pro Musica’s seasonal favorite A Baroque Christmas, featuring music of Baroque era composers performed on baroque Read More
Chamisa Staff Gets Creative For A Good Cause: Empty Bowls Project
Empty Bowls Project Coordinator Deborah Gill receives a finished bowl from fifth grade teacher David Parsons. Courtesy photo
Chamisa teachers had so many colors to choose from. Courtesy photo
CHAMISA News:
Chamisa Elementary staff gathered Wednesday in the art room to participate in the Empty Bowls Project with coordinator Deborah Gill. Chamisa art teacher, Renee Mitsunaga will hold a second event Dec. 3 for parents.
“We would like to provide our parents an opportunity to show off their creativity for a good cause,” Mitsunaga said.
This service project benefits Self Read More
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Learn To Capture Autumn Plants And Pods At PEEC’s Art Workshop Series
A drawing and watercolor by Lisa Coddington. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
PEEC is pleased to welcome back Santa Fe artist Lisa Coddington, for a series of art workshops on capturing the botanical wonders of autumn.
Coddington will lead a drawing workshop Thursday, Dec. 4 and then for those wishing to enhance their drawings with watercolors, there will be a painting workshop Dec. 11. Both classes run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are suggested for beginner and intermediate levels.
Autumn seed pods and dried plants offer an interesting stage of plant growth for observational art. These workshops will offer
Small Business Saturday Profile: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Ready to greet shoppers on Small Business Saturday, from left, Fuller Lodge Art Center Executive Director Ken Nebel, Gallery Manager Amy Bjarke and Art Center volunteer Arlene Mansfield. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Facilitating and supporting creativity in the visual arts since 1977, the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s Affordable Arts Sale is a long-standing tradition in Los Alamos.
Year round the Art Center gallery hosts an average of 100 local and regional artisans. Every November the gallery shop expands to add 30 to 40 artists and take over the entire gallery space. Yearly the Art Center Read More
Small Business Saturday Profile: Village Arts
Kathy Nebel with a masked friend inside Village Arts where preparations are underway for Small Business Saturday. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Feeding the creative spirit in Los Alamos since 1983, Village Arts has become a staple for most any creative project from the raw materials to getting the finished work presentable and up on the wall.
Village Arts, at 216 DP Road, takes pride in carrying fine arts and crafts supplies as well as school supplies and those hard to find specialty items. Most importantly, Village Arts takes pleasure in framing and preserving memories and masterpieces Read More