Public Invited to ‘Co-opROCKS!’ Feb. 16
LACM News:
The Los Alamos Co-op Market, La Montanita Co-op and Warehouse 21 present Co-opROCKS! 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday Feb. 16. at Warehouse 21, 1614 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe.
Co-opROCKS! is a music and art based annual event that brings cooperative values to light through community involvement, cooperative partnerships and creating opportunities for education while promoting local talent.
Attendance for teens and adults is free. For more information and event schedules, visit the Co-opROCKS! Facebook page http://on.fb.me.U9c9jy.
This year, Co-opROCKS! presents Read More
Battle Veteran Presents Iwo Jima Film and Talk
Courtesy photo
Library News:
A video, including an interview with a local Iwo Jima Marine Corp veterans, will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.19 at Mesa Public Library, Upstairs Meeting Rooms.
Battle veteran Bill Hudson will show a video “Uncommon Valor: The Battle of Iwo Jima,” produced by the Canadian History Channel.
On this 68 anniversary of the American forces’ landing on Iwo Jima, this showing will commemorate that historic battle and all those who fought and those who were lost.
This video has not been aired publicly on television in the United States.
Hudson went back to Iwo Read More
Take a Peek at Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’ This Week
Grace Kelly and James Stewart in ‘Rear Window.’ Courtesy photo
Review by Kelly Dolejsi
We never know what’s really happening behind closed doors, or even wide open windows.
But that’s never stopped us humans from drawing our own conclusions about other people’s lives, in which we are sometimes much more interested than our own.
The 1954 Alfred Hitchcock classic “Rear Window” is not only a “who dunnit?” but a “did anyone do it?” And even the “it” is ambiguous. Was there a murder? Or did a lady take a train? Is a man a killer, or simply in sales? And what’s going on with the little dog, anyhow? Read More
Los Alamos Students Perform Well in Sonata Contest
Some of the Los Alamos students who were winners at the Sonata Contest and their teachers. Front row from left, Jennifer Wang, was the winner of the Level VII Division; Sruthi Garimella, won Second in the Level VI Division; and Sonyia Williams won first place in the Level VI Division. Back row from left, teachers Madeline Williamson and Ronald Grinage.
SFMTA News:
The Santa Fe Music Teachers Association held their annual statewide Sonata Contest Saturday, Feb. 2.
Los Alamos residents did very well in the competition,
Prize winners from Los Alamos were as follows:
Level II: Read More
Artists Meet Patrons at Friday’s Opening Reception
Artists greeted patrons and showed off their work during Friday’s opening night reception of ‘Behind the Scenes’ at Fuller Lodge Art Center including Schoschi Friedel whose work is on display in the Portal Gallery. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Artist Eileen G. Gorman with her clay sculpure and behind the scenes photos portraying her creative process. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff report
Many artists were on hand to talk about their work at Friday’s opening reception of “Behind the Scenes” at Fuller Lodge Art Center.
The show, which runs Read More
‘Meetup’ at Dixie Girl Every Friday Night
Several people gathered Friday night for a ‘Meetup’ event during Happy Hour at the Dixie Girl, 1789 Central Ave. Community members are invited to join the group or simply drop in around 5:30 p.m. each Friday, during which time the restaurant bar will offer $3 beers, $5 well drinks, $7 martinis, peel and eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell and other bar food. Anna Dillane will be facilitating the weekly Meetups, which officially start at 5:30 p.m., but don’t hesitate to stop by as early as 4:30 p.m., when the bar’s Happy Hour specials begin. For more information, visitLos Alamos Photography Club Show Call For Entries
Poster from the 2012 Los Alamos Photography Club Show. Courtesy/LAPC
LAPC News:
The Los Alamos Photography Club (LAPC) will be hosting its annual photography show for 2013 at the Mesa Public Library from Monday, March 4 through Friday March 29.
Photos should be dropped off at the Library Saturday, March 2. Non-club members are encouraged to limit their entries to no more than three photos.
There will be LAPC representatives present from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 2 to receive them. Participants should pick up their entries Saturday, March 30.
All photos should have a wire across the back for hanging Read More
SFI Professor Provides Scientific Window into Cult Film
SFI News:
The popular “Science On Screen” series at the Center for Contemporary Arts continues at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.
Advance tickets are recommended. For tickets and prices, call the CCA Box Office at 505.982.1338.
Professor Dr. Cris Moore of the Santa Fe Institute, a physicist, mathematician, computer scientist and author provides a window into Shane Carruth’s twisty and unforgettable 2004 cult film Primer, in which two young inventors, working after hours in a garage, craft a machine that opens up a universe of possibility … and consequences. Read More
Paradox Plays Jazz Tonight
CHC News:
The jazz trio Paradox, with Carl Greef, Jim Ziomek, Jim Gattiker, will be playing at the Coffee House Cafe (723 Central, thecoffeebooth.com, 662-CAFE) 6-8 p.m. today, Feb. 1.
The Paradox Trio of piano, guitar, and saxophone, performs acoustic jazz standards and classic tunes.
Topper Revue Opens Today!
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Olions will kick off the 2013 Topper Revue at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium.
Topper Revue is the annual talent and variety show at the high school. Topper Revue showcases the talents of student performers in a madcap variety show atmosphere.
Six student MCs from the Olions Thespian Club keep things lively with comedy skits and hijinks.
“I am thrilled with the variety and caliber of talent being presented by LAHS students this year,” said Olions’ sponsor and show producer Rachel Peck. “We have everything Read More
Go ‘Behind the Scenes’ at Fuller Lodge Art Center
Kim Aeby’s scale model of a stage set for a production of ‘It Is So If You Think It Is So’ by Luigi Pirandello. Courtesy/Fuller Lodge Art Center
By Bonnie J. Gordon
We’ve all wondered what inspired a particular work of art. Or maybe we’re curious about the process that an artist used to create a particular piece.
The new show at the Fuller Lodge Art Center will take us “Behind the Scenes.” The show opens with an artists’ reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 and will be up through March 9.
Knitted hat by Melissa Alexander. Courtesy photo
Many of the artists will be on hand Feb. 1 to talk about Read More
Pajarito Mountain Beer and Band Resumes Saturday
The Squash Mountain Boys. Courtesy photo
Staff report:
The popular Pajarito Mountain Beer and Band is back! The next event will be held noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area.
The beer will be offered by the Santa Fe Brewing Company and from 3-5 p.m., the Squash Blossom Boys from Albuquerque will provide the music.
Atomic City Transit is providing a new bus service to Pajarito Mountain with the last bus going down Saturday at 5:20 p.m. so people can enjoy the show and get a ride home.
Beginning as a garage rock band, the Squash Blossom Boys from Albuquerque have played everything Read More
Aspen Art Teacher Receives LAPSF Grant
Britt Williams
LAPSF News:
Britt Williams, art teacher at Aspen Elementary School, received a Great Ideas Grant from the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.
Williams’ grant will impact 55 6th grade students. The students will learn about the Empty Bowls events from Gillian Sutton.
Then, they will learn about clay process, see examples from other artists and do the preliminary sketches of their bowls.
After constructing their bowls using slabs and forms, the students can add texture to their bowls or build up features on the bowl’s surface.
Once their pieces have Read More
Free Piano Recital by Beau Gerard Sunday
LOS ALAMOS FRIENDS News:
This is the final in a series of Beau Gerard’s Piano Recitals and Compositions hosted by Los Alamos Friends. Gerard is back from the first round of eliminations for America’s Got Talent and is expected to make it to round II.
Gerard will play his compositions on his Yamaha Grand Conservatory Piano in his living room at 3711 Trinity Ave. in Los Alamos, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3. The event is free.
Light refreshments and wine will be served at 3 p.m. The piano recital will commence at 3:30 p.m.
Drop-ins are okay until 3:30 p.m., after which there will be Read More
Brown Bag Concert Features Lads of Enchantment; Hot Flashes Two Piano Quartet
The Lads of Enchantment perform a Christmas Concert in Espanola. Courtesy photo
By Maxine Schmidt
The Los Alamos Arts Council will present The Lads of Enchantment Chorus and The Hot Flashes Two Piano Quartet at the February Brown Bag concert.
The concert will begin at noon Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. The Brown Bag Series is free and open to the public.
The Hot Flashes. Courtesy photo
The Lads of Enchantment Chorus is the Los Alamos Area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). The Los Alamos Area Chapter was granted a charter in 1993.
The founding group, of which Read More
Hopi Artist Presents Kachina Doll Talk to Rotary
Hopi artist Glenn Fred, an accomplished kachina doll carver, presented a program about kachina doll traditions and carving during the Jan. 22 meeting of the Los Alamos Rotary at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Kachina dolls and carving tools used by Hopi artist Glenn Fred to create his art was on display at the Jan. 22 meeting of the Los Alamos Rotary at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Tom Rheam Trio Jazzes Up Blue Window Bistro
The Tom Rheam Trio plays Jazz Night Saturday at the Blue Window Restaurant. Photos by Bonnie J. Gordon
By Bonnie J. Gordon
Jazz Night came back to the Blue Window Bistro Saturday night when a full house enjoyed the Tom Rheam Trio from Santa Fe.
The Blue Window is a great place to hear jazz. The lights are low, the space is intimate and the conversations are muted during the music.
In addition, the food is great. There’s even room to dance. There is always a special menu for Jazz Night. This time it included “The Captain’s Plate.” Two lobster tails, scallops, and shrimp served with gourmet mac and cheese—bliss. Read More
Handel’s Messiah Brings Local Audience to its Feet
Los Alamos audience members stand for the traditional Hallelujah chorus at the presentation of Handel’s Messiah by the Los Alamos Choral Society and the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mary Badarak Sunday night at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
Calling Creative Young Artists for Dog Jog Logo Contest
DOG JOG News:
Tails are wagging all over Los Alamos in anticipation of the 2013 Los Alamos Dog Jog, to be held on the morning of Saturday, April 27.
The Dog Jog is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Shelter, who provide medical services and needed items for animals housed at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.
The Dog Jog Committee is calling on all creative young artists to put your imaginations and love of dogs to work by submitting a drawing for the 2013 Dog Jog Logo Contest!
The Logo Contest is open to youngsters in grades 3 through 6 whose families live or work in Los Alamos County.
The winning
Column: Just Trust Me on This, Go to a Poetry Reading
Just Trust Me on This, Go to a Poetry ReadingJon was reading at Mesa Public Library as part of Authors Speak series. I love poetry readings but I hadn’t made it to one for a couple of years.
Santa Fe Poet Laureate Jon Davis. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
I should go to more poetry readings and you should too. Here’s why.
Poetry reveals the inner workings of another person’s mind and how they perceive the world as no other medium can.
Most people process things through language. Even if Read More
