National Hispanic Cultural Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of ‘Bless Me, Ultima’ With Screening Of Movie Adaptation Sept. 30
‘Bless Me, Ultima’ by Rudolfo Anaya. Courtesy/NHCC
NHCC News:
To celebrate of the 50th anniversary of author and native New Mexican Rudolfo Anaya’s iconic story, Bless Me, Ultima, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is hosting a free screening of the 2011 movie adaption at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.
Bless Me, Ultima is a coming-of-age story that takes place in rural New Mexico during the 1940s. It tells the story of a young boy and the mysterious healer who opens his eyes to the wonders of the spiritual realm. As the entire world is plunged into war and Antonio Marez grapples with the harsh Read More
The Lensic Presents Martha Redbone In Concert Oct. 21
Martha Redbone performs in concert 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21 at The Lensic Performing Arts Center. Courtesy/LPAC
The LensicNews:
SANTA FE — The Lensic Performing Arts Center presents Martha Redbone’s Bone Hill—The Concert at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21. A production by artist and activist Redbone, Bone Hill is a dramatic musical work that chronicles the stories of four generations of her Appalachain Mountain Cherokee family.
In conjunction with the mainstage performance, Redbone will participate in education and outreach events with Santa Fe Public Schools and IAIA, the Institute of American Indian Read More
‘Southwest Reflections: In Between Shadows Of The Land’ Exhibition At Millicent Rogers Museum Opens Oct. 8
Will Wilson (Diné [Navajo]), Connecting the Dots: Cameron Straightdown Sefx, archival pigment print from digital photograph. Courtesy/MRM
MRM News:
The Millicent Rogers Museum (MRM) in Taos presents ‘Southwest Reflections: In Between Shadows of the Land’, an exhibition offering a diverse exploration of nine New Mexican artists’ documentations of environmental relationships and the ways these events become conveyed through shadows, reflections, and movements.
Curated by Michelle Lanteri, Millicent Rogers Museum’s Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, the exhibition opens Read More
Moving Arts Española Executive Director & Co-Founder Salvador Ruiz Esquivel Receives UniVisionarios Award
Moving Arts Española Executive Director Salvador Ruiz Esquivel with his UniVisionarios award. Courtesy/MAE
MAE News:
ESPAÑOLA –– Moving Arts Española Executive Director and Co-Founder Salvador Ruiz Esquivel was recognized as one of UniVisionarios Most Influential Hispanics. Ruiz Esquivel received his award in the entrepreneur category.
In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the 12 recipients were honored at the UNIVISIONARIOS gala Sept. 22 in Washington, D.C. The gala featured performances from top artists, participation from Univision Noticias anchors, journalists and Read More
Daily Postcard: Colorful Shades Of Fall Line Bryce Avenue
Daily Postcard: Colorful shades of fall emerge in the trees lining Bryce Avenue Tuesday in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Joe Jencks Performs In Concert In Los Alamos Saturday
Joe Jencks performs in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
International touring artist, songwriter and folksinger Joe Jencks will perform in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos.
Jencks sings with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. A 25-year veteran of the international Folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter and celebrated vocalist based in the Chicago area, Jencks delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Read More
Black Mesa Brass Quintet Performs Fall Concert Oct. 5
LALT Play Reading – 8x10s Tuesday, Oct. 4
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) will host a reading of eight short plays at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Green Room at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar Drive.
The eight plays, written by local playwrights, will be performed by LALT in January 2023.
The short play format is a great opportunity for people who are interested in trying out community theatre or who maybe enjoyed theatre in high school or college and are looking to get back into it. The time commitment for line memorization and rehearsals is less than that required for a full-length play. And there are 24 available roles Read More
PAC 8 Video: 2022 Hilltoppers Homecoming Parade
Video of the 2022 Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Homecoming Parade held Friday, Sept. 16 on Central Avenue. Video by Jean Gindreau/PAC 8 Read More
Celebrated Organist Damin Spritzer To Perform At New Mexico Museum Of Art Oct. 21
Damin Spritzer
NMDCA News:
Acclaimed organist Damin Spritzer will perform a concert on the Frederick R. Haas Pipe Organ Oct. 21 in the St. Francis Auditorium.
Scheduled for 5:30 p.m., in the New Mexico Museum of Art’s historic auditorium, the concert will include pieces by Pierre Kunc, René Louis Becker, William Grant Still, Mary Howe and other notable composers.
The Frederick R. Haas Pipe Organ recently underwent the second phase of its renovation, which included the installation of a lift that will allow the console to be placed on the stage. Future work will include a player reel that will Read More
Fall Fiesta Returns To Bandelier Saturday Oct. 8
Cultural demonstrators from nearby Pueblos will showcase their work including handmade pottery, jewelry, drums and carvings, which will be available for purchase during the Fall Fiesta Oct. 8 at Bandelier. Courtesy/NPS
The Oak Canyon Dancers from the Pueblo of Jemez are scheduled to present traditional dances during the Fall Fiesta Oct. 8 at Bandelier. Courtesy/Oak Canyon Dance Group
BANDELIER News:
Saturday, Oct. 8, Bandelier will host its first Fall Fiesta since 2019. The event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Frijoles Canyon in the main picnic area and around the Bandelier Visitor Center.
Throughout Read More
Daily Postcard: Foggy Fall Morning At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A foggy fall morning Monday at the Missing Cabin near the entrance gate of Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/G. Farrell Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2022
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2022:
Friday, Sept. 30, 2022
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Replay 9-27-22
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 7 p.m. The Whitehouse Chronicles
- 7:30 p.m. Los
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New Mexico Museum Of Space History Welcomes Graphic Artist Alika Arisumi To Staff
Alika Arisumi
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — The New Mexico Museum of Space History has announced Alika Arisumi as its newest staff member. Arisumi, a long-time Alamogordo resident, began his new position July 25 as graphic artist at the museum.
Arisumi has always been passionate about graphic design. At the young age of 12, he was gifted with Photoshop software by his father and used it, not to edit photos, but to design creative works.
“We’re delighted to welcome Alika to the museum and look forward to him bringing his passion and talent for graphic arts to improving our exhibits and our facility,” Read More
Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents Quartetto Di Cremona
Santa Fe Pro Musica presents Quartetto Di Cremona to perform Oct. 23, to kick off its String Works Series. Courtesy/Santa Fe Pro Musica
Santa Fe Pro Musica News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Pro Musica begins its String Works Series at 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at St. Francis Auditorium (107 W. Palace Ave. in Santa Fe) with the Quartetto Di Cremona.
The program includes works by Boccherini, Verdi, Puccini and Respighi.
About Quartetto Di Cremona:
This Italian ensemble performs an all-Italian program on rare Italian instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries. Quartetto Di Cremona has performed at international Read More
Native Artists Under The Portal During Balloon Fiesta
NMDCA News:
The Friends of Coronado Historic Site are hosting a Native Artists Under the Portal program throughout the week of Balloon Fiesta.
The program will feature Native vendors, dancers, and musicians, selling their wares and putting on demonstrations Saturday, Oct. 1 – Sunday, Oct. 9.
Coronado Historic Site will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, but will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 4. Vendors and activities rotate daily; visit www.kuaua.org for daily schedules.
WHERE: Coronado Historic Site, 485 Kuaua Road in Bernalillo.
Coronado Historic Site is located just 20 minutes north of Balloon Read More
SWAIA Fashion Show Features Lloyd Kiva New Designs
Model Lea Capp. Photo by Kelly Cappelli
SWAIA News:
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), and Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection invite the public to a unique fashion show featuring Lloyd Kiva New designs from the vintage collection of Robert Black and Doreen Picerne.
The limited attendance show begins 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe.
“At least half of what we are showing has never been seen by the public,” Black said, in reference to the Kiva New collections being brought to the boutique runway. Propelled by the enormous success of the Indigenous Read More
Governor Announces $1.1 Million For Kearny Film Studio And Education Center In Raton
STATE News:
RATON — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday that her administration has pledged $1.1 million in capital outlay to support a new film and media school and studio in Raton.
The City of Raton, in partnership with the nonprofit El Raton Media Works, is planning renovations of the old Kearny Elementary School to create the Kearny Film Studio and Education Center. The Center will launch its first training courses in summer 2023, followed by a professional soundstage and XR (Extended Reality) studio in winter 2025.
“I commend Raton leadership for their vision for this center, Read More
Daily Postcard: Western Scrub Jay Snacks On Berries
Daily Postcard: A Western Scrub Jay snacks on berries and seeds in a yard Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More