Sangre de Cristo Choral Presents 35th Anniversary Concert
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale is celebrating its 35th anniversary and capping the season with its Spring 2013 Concert, titled “Celebrating Our Past, Present and Future.”
The Los Alamos performance is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road.
Led by new artistic director Maxine Thévenot in celebrating this milestone, the chorale will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” with orchestra and soloists. Several additional pieces, including a choral drama and a new commissioned Read More
Science On Screen Showing Cult Hacker Film ‘Sneakers’
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SFI News:
The popular Science On Screen series returns to Santa Fe this evening, May 8, with Simon DeDeo and the 1992 cult hacker film Sneakers.
The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.
Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, and Ben Kingsley headline an all-star cast in this hacker version of Ocean’s 11, in which a team of computer security experts are recruited to steal a very powerful little box. Cosmologist and mathematician Simon DeDeo shares his knowledge of hackers, cryptography, and systems vulnerability to put this 1992 cult Read More
LASO’s Spring Concert Embraces Romantic Period
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of music from the Romantic Period at its Spring Concert, 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Crossroads Bible Church.
On the program are “Procession of the Nobles” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, “Caucasian Sketches Suite No. 2 ‘Iveria’ by Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov, “Hungarian Dance No 5” Read More
Community Winds, Singers Shine in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Los Alamos Community Winds, Los Alamos Choral Society and the Los Alamos High School Choirs and soloists perform Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, conducted by Dr. Ted Vives. Photo by Glen Wurden
Review by NANCY WURDEN
Freude! Joy! A large audience experienced a joyful interlude Sunday afternoon, May 5, with the performance of Ludwig von Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at Duane W. Smith Auditorium.
Playing the work in its entirety was The Los Alamos Community Winds, under the baton of Dr. Ted Vives.
Joining the Winds for the fourth, or choral, movement were the Los Alamos Choral Society and the Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos Community Winds, LA Choral Society, LAHS Choirs Collaboration Garners Standing Ovation
Los Alamos Community Winds Musical and Artistic Director Ted Vives presents this year’s ‘Music-Filled Life’ scholarship to Los Alamos High School Senior Emily Silks. The scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who is committed to making the performance of music an integral part of their life once they leave school. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Guest soloists Andreas Tischhauser and Loren Jacobson perform. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The sound created by musicians and singers performing together was incredibly rich. Photo by Read More
Nearly 100 Artists Participate in Saturday’s Spring Arts and Crafts Fair at Fuller Lodge
Nearly 100 artists displayed their work at the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Spring Arts and Craft Fair Saturday at Fuller Lodge. The fair has been a tradition in Los Alamos for nearly 50 years. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Artist Lorrie Wilms bundles up with Frodo against a cool breeze during Saturday’s Spring Arts and Craft Fair at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Artist Lange Burnetts’s wind chimes move gently in the breeze at Saturday’s Arts & Crafts Fair. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost
Pluto, left, and Lulu discuss their next purchase. Read More
Kiwanis Kentucky Derby Party Raises $1,200 for Project Eliminate
The local Kiwanis Club hosted a Kentucky Derby party Saturday at the Dixie Girl in downtown Los Alamos. Everyone was glued to giant tv screens at the restaurant during the 139th Run for the Roses. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Kiwanians and guests celebrate Saturday at the Dixie Girl as Orb wins the Kentucky Derby. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
As tension mounts during Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard grabs her husband Eric Vasquez. Proceeds from the event benefit ‘Project Eliminate,’ a Kiwanis International-UNICEF Read More
‘Stones in His Pockets’ Takes Playful Look at Modern Ireland
The latest production of Los Alamos Little theatre is the much acclaimed “Stones in His Pockets” by the Belfast playwright Marie Jones.
The setting is a rural town in Ireland, where a Hollywood film crew is shooting a high budget film that seems to encapsulate Read More
Art Center Seeks Entries for ‘Wallflowers’
ACFL News:
The Art Center at Fuller Lodge is seeking entries for its next show, “Wallflowers.”
The Center staff urges artists to be creative in their approach to this topic. Perhaps the term reminds you of nature, or of a shy person or some combination of those.
Maybe it inspires you to create an abstract piece. All media are welcome and the Center would love to receive a huge varied bouquet of ideas.
The deadline for entries is Friday, May 10. The show will open Friday, June 14, with a reception June 28 in conjunction with the New Mexico Garden Club District II Flower Show. The show will close July 27. Read More
Pajarito Reads: ‘Berkeley to Beijing’ is a Touching Memoir of a Turbulent Time
Karen Boutilier Kendall experienced the turmoil of social change on the front lines.
Kendall is the child of activist parents who devoted their lives to the struggle to build the United Farm Workers Union. Her memoir, “Berkeley to Beijing: The Journey of a Young Activist,” is the bittersweet story of a young girl struggling to understand her world, which was often chaotic and frightening, as well as inspiring and exciting.
“Friends kept saying, you should write down all of those stories,” Kendall said. “My childhood was pretty unique and I got to Read More
Triple Treat: Community Winds, Choral Society and LAHS Choir Together Present Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Living Things
I have a rather lovely piece of turquoise on the head of my guitar. It was a gift from a friend in Bisbee and it came with a bit of cautionary advice.
Arts and Crafts Fair Just in Time for Mother’s Day
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
The Los Alamos Arts Council’s Spring Arts and Craft Fair has been a tradition in Los Alamos for nearly 50 years.
While this year’s arts and craft’s fair will feature the staples, including nearly 100 booths featuring everything from paintings and photography to jewelry and sculptures, as well as live entertainment by Sol y Luna and the Lads of Enchantment, there are a few new additions to the event.
Everyone can walk away with something from the fair, which is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fuller Lodge.
The First Read More
Brass Octet Performs at Noon Today
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council presents a free Brown Bag Brass Octet concert at noon today at Fuller Lodge.
Two brass quintets play regularly in town: High Mesa and Brave New Brass. They decided to combine forces and play some large ensemble music. The Octet has four players from one quintet and three from the other, plus one agreeable sub.
With this number of performers, the Octet could choose from a vast collection of Gabrieli double-choirs and other large-group pieces. The Gabrieli pieces represent the height of polyphonic music from the Renaissance era, and the pieces chosen Read More
‘Stones in His Pockets’ Opens Friday!
Kentucky Derby Party Saturday at Dixie Girl
Kiwanis First Vice President Karen Kendall, left, and board member Linda Daly wear their Kentucky Derby Party hats this morning at KRSN. Photo by Nancy Coombs
KIWANIS News:
Kiwanis First Vice President Karen Kendall and board member Linda Daly were interviewed on KRSN this morning about the May 4 Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser.
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is hosting the Kentucky Derby Party 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant on Central Avenue.
The event, which is co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Medical Center, is a benefit for “Project Eliminate,” a Kiwanis Read More
Community Turns Out For ‘Periodic Table’ Opening Reception
Kentucky Derby Party at Dixie Girl May 4
‘A Storm Approaching’ by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman will be raffled at the May 4 Derby Party for charity. Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant on Central Avenue.
The event, which is co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Medical Center, is a benefit for “Project Eliminate,” a Kiwanis International-UNICEF effort to wipe out maternal and neonatal tetanus worldwide.
Kentucky Derby Party Chair Linda Daly says, “Put on your best Derby Read More
Renegade Mountain Band Plays Pajarito Brewpub Saturday
Renegade Mountain Band. Courtesy photo
Staff report
Put on your cowboy boots Saturday night when the Renegade Mountain Band comes to Pajarito Brewpub and Grill.
The music starts at 8 p.m. Be sure to show up early, because a full house is expected.
The Renegade Mountain Band (RMB) is a New Mexico country band that specializes in outlaw country, modern dance classics, and original country rock.
RMB is best known for their excellent representations of classic country artists and for their up-tempo interpretations of dance classics. RMB also throws in some rock and original country rock to keeps Read More
It’s Elemental: ‘Period Table’ Exhibit Opens Friday
‘Pesistant Elements-Fire’ by Brittan Donharl. Courtesy photo
‘Enjoy your Elements’ by Jody Shepard. Courtesy photo
By NANCY COOMBS
It’s Elemental… Feeling out of your Element? The Fuller Lodge Art Center has an element for everyone in the new exhibit “Periodic Table” beginning Friday April 26 and open through early June.
‘Sterling Double Collar with CZ Pendants’ by Diana Kirkpatrick. Courtesy Photo
Dozens of artists from across New Mexico have taken on, and interpreted the Periodic Table in an entire spectrum of reflections, Read More