Calling Young Artists For 2018 Dog Jog Logo Contest
Courtesy/FOSCA
FOSCA News:
Tails are wagging all over Los Alamos in anticipation of the 2018 Los Alamos Dog Jog and Fun Walk, Saturday, April 28 at Rover Park in White Rock.
The Dog Jog is an annual fundraiser for the Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals (FOSCA), that provides funding for spay/neuter surgeries and for catastrophic veterinary care for pets.
The Dog Jog Committee is calling on all creative young artists to put their imaginations and love of dogs to work by submitting a drawing for the 2018 Dog Jog Logo Contest!
The Logo Contest is open to youngsters in third through sixth grades
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Hungrytown Comes To Los Alamos
Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson make up the celebrated acoustic duo Hungrytown. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos County Library System presents the celebrated acoustic duo Hungrytown, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
This is a free concert sponsored by the Los Alamos County Library System and the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries.
Last July, Hungrytown returned from a successful six-and-a-half-month tour of the US, UK and New Zealand, covering over 16,000 miles in the US alone. They are on a four-month Read More
Mutschlecner Reads From New Work At Library Feb. 22
Poet David Mutschlecner
LIBRARY News:
Poet David Mutschlecner will read from his latest book of poetry “Icon” as the latest offering in Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak series. The reading starts at 7 p.m., Thursday, .Feb. 22, in the Upstairs Rotunda of Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
Mutschlecner’s published work includes the poetry books “Esse,” “Sign” and “Enigma and Light” from Ahsahta Press, and “Veils” from Stride Press. With “Icon” Mutschlecner continues his exploration of theopoetics, which is “where poetry shines a light into theology, cleansing it of Read More
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Los Alamos Choral Society Meet & Greet Tuesday!
Los Alamos Choral Society (LACS) will hold a brief “meet and greet” party at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the social area of the United Church of Los Alamos to welcome the choir’s new director, Steve Paxton.
Paxton holds a bachelor’s degree in music (with an emphasis in composition) from the University of North Texas, a master’s degree in music (composition and voice) from North Texas, and a doctorate in fine arts from Texas Tech University.
He was on the faculty of the School of Music at Texas Tech from 1981 to 2003, Read More
Los Alamos Big Band Valentine’s Dance At Fuller Lodge Tonight
Art In Public Places Board Meets Thursday
Los Alamos Learns About New Mexico Museum Of Art’s 100 Year History
New Mexico Museum of Art Docent Lee Manning discusses the museum’s history Thursday night at projectY. Manning said the presentation is part of the museum’s celebration of its 100th birthday. He has done the presentation several times in Santa Fe, starting in September and Manning explained he will be back up in Los Alamos Thursday to present at the Kiwansis Club. He added he also will share his presentation in March at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, the White Rock Senior Center and Aspen Ridge and Sombrillo. Manning said, ‘It’s a real pleasure to venture out,’ Read More
Vibrant Acrylics Of Chris Pennington Light Up Walls At Rose Chocolatier
Artist Chris Pennington is back in her hometown of Los Alamos for a one-woman show of her vibrant acrylics at Rose Chocolatier, 149 Central Park Square.
The Read More
Daily Postcard: Steller’s Jay Feeding In Snow
Daily Postcard: Steller’s jay feeding in the snow Thursday morning in Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell
Steller’s jay feeding in the snow Thursday morning in Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell
Steller’s jay feeding in the snow Thursday morning in Quemazon. Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
NHCC Museum Opens La Ultima Exhibición
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Art Museum will hold an as new works by artists invited to participate in the 2018 version of the show opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 16, for La Ultima Exhibición.
The exhibition is curated by Augustine Romero and organized around the visual interpretations of Rudolfo Anaya’s acclaimed book, Bless Me, Ultima (1972) — a portrait of life in rural New Mexico as seen through the eyes of a young boy during World War II.
Anaya tells of the spiritual healer, Ultima, as she guides young Read More
Canceled: Lady Luck Runs Out On ‘Guys And Dolls’
LALO News:
The remodeling of the Duane Smith Auditorium will not be complete in time for the opening of Los Alamos Light Opera’s production of “Guys and Dolls” scheduled for Friday, Feb. 23.
“In keeping with the gambling theme of ‘Guys and Dolls’, LA Light Opera continued to create sets, costume the cast, and rehearse the orchestra, hoping the auditorium would be open in time, as the “beep-beep” of construction hoists continued in the background … but luck ran out on the guys and the dolls,” said Laurie Tomlinson, LALO president and “Guys and Dolls” director.
Los Alamos Light Opera Read More
Los Alamos Teen Center Pool Party Feb. 16
USAF Academy Band Falconaires Plays Los Alamos
USAF News
The United States Air Force Academy Band – The Falconaires jazz ensemble from Colorado Springs will perform a free concert at 3 p.m., Feb. 25 at Duane Smith Auditorium.
The concert evening will feature an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire that celebrates our national heritage.
The concert is free and open to the public. Ticket distribution begins today at Smith’s Marketplace customer service desk.
In the event that Duane Smith Auditorium’s new renovations are not completed in time for the performance, the Los Alamos Middle School’s Gymnasium will Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Spotted Through Trees At Pond
Los Alamos Big Band Hosts Valentine’s Dance
Los Alamos Big Band presents a Valentine’s Dance Saturday at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Big Band presents a Valentine’s Dance 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Fuller Lodge.
Admission is $15 for couple, $10 for individuals and $5 for students. Admission is free for middle-school children and younger with a paying adult. Tickets are available at the door. Come dance to a variety of Big Band favorites, including romantic Valentine’s Day tunes, or just relax and listen!
The Los Alamos Big Band is a 16-instrument 1940s Glenn Miller-style Read More
Daily Postcard: Canyon Rim Trail Bridge
Daily Postcard: A bridge viewed Saturday afternoon along the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More