Samantha Filer Wins Desert Light Film Festival
‘Sword of Arundel’ collage. Courtesy/Samantha Filer
Samatha Filer, right, with the movie poster for her film that was one of her prizes. Courtesy photoStaff Report
Samantha Filer, a home school student active in the Los Alamos Community, received the Best of Festival Award in the statewide Desert Light Film Festival.
The festival was held on the campus of New Mexico State University and at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts in Alamogordo.
“The Sword of Arundel,” a seven minute drama with a Lord of the Rings feel to it, was submitted by Filer of Jemez Springs. Not only Read More
June Brown Bag Features Short Play Sampler
Ali (Pat Beck) and Jeff (Eric Bjorklund) struggle with love in ‘No Easy Points.’ Photo by Larry GibbonsLAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council’s next feature in the Brown Bag Performance Series will be “A Short-Play Sampler” written by local playwright Robert F. Benjamin, directed by Beth Kennedy Jones and performed by local actors.
The sampler consists of three short plays each presented as a concert reading. The event will take place at noon, Wednesday June 5 at Fuller Lodge. All performances in the Brown Bag Series are free and open to the public.
While many theater patrons Read More
Art in Public Places Board Meets June 13
‘Grandmother’s Joy’ created in 1998 by Fritz White is on display in front of the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row. Courtesy/LAC
APP News:
The Art in Public Places June meeting has changed from Thursday, June 27 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at Mesa Public Library.
The meeting is open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend. Read More
Taos School of Music Concerts Are Family Affordable
Staff Report:
The Borremeo String Quartet, the Brentano String Quartet, and the Shanghai Quartet – all internationally-sought artists commanding the world’s top venues – are guest artists on the 2013 summer schedule at Taos School of Music.
In addition, renowned pianists Robert McDonald and Thomas Sauer, as well as violist Michael Tree, founding member of the Guarnari String Quartet, also will perform during the June 16 – Aug. 4 season.
Best of all, tickets to these superb concerts are affordable, at $20 per adult and $10 for children under 16, so the entire family can enjoy a memorable Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: What About Music? (Part 1)
Hannemann’s Music Corner: What About Music? (Part 1)Inspirational Concert Fills IHM Church
Community members begin to find seats for Sunday’s concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church, which raised funds for the Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Performing ‘Memorare’ are from left, David Moore, John Machuzak, Randy Erickson, Rene LeClaire, Julie Habiger, Viera Moore, Adrienne Borrego, Claudine Kasunic, Laura Erickson, Cathy Morzinski and Ruth Doyle. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Mezzo Soprano Julie Habiger performs ‘Blessings’ as her husband Kerry, left, and son Read More
Janet Davidson Brings ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore,’ to Los Alamos
Producer and director Janet Davidson performing as Gingy in ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore.’ Courtesy photoThe role played by clothing in most women’s lives cannot be overestimated.
From Brownie uniforms to prom outfits, little black dresses, spike heels, Grateful Dead t-shirts, pedal pushers, tube tops and wedding gowns, women’s memories are tied up with what they were wearing at the time.
And then there’s “the purse,” that ubiquitous accessory with which women seem to have a love/hate relationship.
Clothing is the hook on which Read More
‘Bomb’ Author Speaks Thursday at Mesa Library
Steve Sheinkin, author of ‘Bomb: The Race to Build – and Steal – the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon’ is Thursday’s Authors Speak featured guest. Courtesy photoBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
A 20-something spy, an incredible scientific discovery, and a race that spanned three continents – these are just some of the pieces of the story behind the atomic bomb.
Steve Sheinkin captures this amazing tale in his young adult book, “Bomb: The Race to Build – and Steal – the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon.”
The book reveals the details of a German chemist who discovered a uranium atom could split in Read More
The Red Elvises Bring the Party to Los Alamos
The Red Elvises during their 2012 World Tour. Courtesy photo
By RUSS GORDON
Igor and the Red Elvises, “your favorite band,” will perform in the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Ashley Pond.
You don’t get this “favorite band” thing? I had a hard time with it when they told me they were my favorite band, after hearing only one song. That was about eight years ago. “You’re not my favorite band!,” I said. “The Rolling Stones, the White Stripes and any band with Ray Wylie Hubbard or Delbert McClinton or Levon Helm in it were my favorites at that time. Even if they aren’t “your Read More
Internationally Acclaimed Author Anchee Min Shares Life With Los Alamos Audience
Author Anchee Min speaks at the Reel Deal Theater Sunday about her life and struggles as an immigrant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Rotary Club President-Elect Jim Nesmith introduces his longtime friend Anchee Min. His daughter Laura Nesmith looks on at left Sunday at the Reel Deal Theater. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Local community members gathered at the Reel Deal Theater Sunday night to hear internationally bestselling author Anchee Min speak about her courageous life in China and America.
In 1994, Min made her literary debut with Red Read More
‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ a Great Summer Adventure
Movie Review by KIRSTEN LASKEY
Some movies just fit the bill for the perfect summer blockbuster.
They are as refreshing as a soda on a hot day, as thrilling as an approaching three-month break from school and as fun as that first jump into the pool. “Star Trek: Into Darkness” fits solidly into this description.
This movie jets you, at warp speed, on a wonderful tour of the galaxy. You get to travel to planets that are lush in scarlet forests or observe Earth’s future sleek and glossy cities. Even the bowels of the starship Enterprise are beautiful. Everything is a visual delight.
The cast of characters Read More
Bazan Plays Local Living Room Concert May 26
David Bazan plays the Drunken Unicorn in Atlanta. Courtesy photoStaff Report
David Bazan, an indie singer-songwriter from Seattle, is touring around the country playing in individuals’ living rooms. Bazan will give one of these intimate concerts at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 26 in Los Alamos.
Bazan will play for about an hour and a half, stopping between songs for questions. This is a great opportunity to talk to the artist directly about his music. Tickets can be purchased at the following link: http://www.undertowtickets.com/product/bazan-living-room-show-los-alamos-nm-may-26-8pm Read More
Deadline Extended for Open Call for Art/Ideas
‘Scale of Justice’ created by Jemez Springs artist Troy Williams. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
APPB News:
The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) has extended the application deadline for an “Open Call for Art/Ideas” to June 7.
Due to difficulties with email, those who previously submitted electronic proposals are asked to resubmit them to ArtProposals@lacnm.us. This email is now functioning correctly.
“Open Call for Art/Ideas” provides Los Alamos citizens the opportunity to suggest ideas or artwork that they would like added to the public art collection. This can Read More
Wendy Mathson to Present ‘Scrap Management’
Storm at Sea quilt by Wendy Mathson. Courtesy photo
LAPQG News:
Wendy Mathson is an author, teacher, designer, inventor, illustrator, lecturer and general quilt fanatic.
She has been quilting for more than 30 years and will present her lecture and trunk show “Scrap Management” at the next meeting of the Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild.
The meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at White Rock Baptist Church. Experienced and new quilters are invited to attend the Guild meeting.
Mathson uses her collection of antique quilts, plus some of her own creations, to illustrate and teach some of what she has Read More
Pajarito Reads: Local Sci-Fi Writer Carolyn Neeper Explores Creating a Sustainable Society
Column by BONNIE J. GORDONLos Alamos science fiction writer Carolyn Neeper has been contemplating and engaging in interspecies communication for many years.
As readers of her column in the Los Alamos Daily Post, “How the Hen House Turns“ know, Neeper is deeply involved with the animals in her life, be they skunks, dogs or turkeys. It doesn’t hurt that Neeper also is a microbiologist.
“We aren’t unique in our emotional responses,” Neeper said. “We exaggerate our uniqueness. We need to appreciate more that we’re simply a part of it all.”
Neeper has watched the Read More
Los Alamos Choral Society Spring Concert May 26
Los Alamos Choral Society in rehearsal at United Church. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
LACS News:
To conclude its 70th anniversary season, the Los Alamos Choral Society is presenting its Spring Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May at the United Church of Los Alamos.
The concert entitled “Encore! Favorites Through The Years” will include music from past performances; from the 1970s through the past decade.
Included in this program are:
- “How Can I Keep From Singing”, an American folk hymn arranged by Ronald Staheli,
- “Frostiana”, poems by Robert Frost set to music by Randall Thomson,
Los Alamos Kite Festival Underway at Overlook Park!
A giant blue bear floats above Overlook Park in White Rock during the Los Alamos Arts Council’s 16th annual Kite Festival Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Festival Kite Doc volunteer Dennis Ware of Roswell, left, works with Bruce Johnson of Albuquerque on his kite. Ware explained Johnson’s kite is a Cody Box Kite, which was originally intended for spotting artillery in wartime. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Denni Harris selects which markers to use to decorate her kite as her mother Morgan and brother Dash watch. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Hundreds Attend Season’s First Summer Concert
John Hughes with Bear, his 5-year-old Pomeranian at the first Gordons’ Summer Concert of the Season Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Several hundred people turned out to hear Indie rockers ‘What Made Milwaukee Famous” from Austin, Texas, kick off the 24th year of the concert series. Look for a gallery of photos from the concert later this weekend in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Local photographer Skip Wecksung finds a unique vantage point between two roadies to photograph Indie rockers ‘What Made Milwaukee Read More
Library Gallery Presents ‘New Work’ by Meg Kremer
Untitled piece by Meg Kremer from the upcoming show of her work. CourtesyLIBRARY News:
The Upstairs Art Gallery of Los Alamos Mesa Public Library presents New Work by Los Alamos artist Meg Kremer. The show opens to the public Monday, June 3 and runs through June 29, with an artist’s reception at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9.
The exhibit is a selection of elegant and evocative drawings and prints from a project started in November 2011 and ending in January 2013.
“The work is the result of a disciplined process producing one or two drawings a day,” Kremer said. “Each piece focused on the discovery of line and Read More
‘Sun, Sticks and Mud’ Wins Book Award
Photograph by Steve Fitch from ‘Sun, Sticks and Mud.’ CourtesyStaff Report
Sun, Sticks and Mud by Bart Kaltenbach & Barbara Anschel with photographer Steve Fitch won a gold medal for Architecture from the Independent Publishers Book Awards for 2013. It was published by La Sombra Books.
The Independent Publisher Book Awards were conceived in 1996 as a broad-based, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, Read More
