‘Mozart on the Rocks’ at Bandelier Begins 4 p.m. Today with Tailgaiting at White Rock Visitor Center!
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Staff report
The community is invited to gather for “Mozart on the Rocks: Opera at Bandelier” with tailgaiting and music.
This special event begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 with tailgating at the new White Rock Visitor Complex on N.M. 4.
Starting at 5 p.m., Atomic City Transit will transport guests to Bandelier with an introduction to the evening’s performance provided by the Los Alamos Opera Guild while in transit.
At the Bandelier Amphitheater, a complimentary wine tasting will be hosted by the Don Quixote Distillery & Winery.
The performance will include Read More
Feed Your Soul at ‘Schubertiad’ Benefit Concert
Mezzo Soprano Alicia Solomon and Pianists Claudia Hilko, Juanita Madland and Susan Mendel perform a benefit concert at 4 p.m. Sunday Oct. 7 at Fuller Lodge. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Staff report
The public is invited to attend a Benefit Concert for the Los Alamos Arts Council at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 at Fuller Lodge.
The event is called a “Schubertiad.” These parties were popular as Franz Schubert was writing 1,200 pieces in his 31 years.
Weekly, his friends gathered with him to play the music he wrote during that week.
Oct. 7 Performers Include:
Mezzo Soprano: Alicia
Public Invited to International Movie Night … TONIGHT!
DRIVING FORCE & REEL DEAL News:
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the first international movie night presented by the Driving Force and Real Deal Movie Theater.
The first international movie night will be held at 7:15 p.m. tonight, Sept. 28 at the Reel Deal Theater, 2551 Central Ave.
The film that will be presented is The Intouchables, a French movie featuring François Cluzet.
Real Deal Theater will have a special price: when you buy one ticket at the full price you get the second one for $6.50.
At 7:05 p.m., we will have a short introduction of the film in the theater.
We hope that this Read More
YMCA Offering Flamenco Dance for Beginners
FAMILY YMCA News:
A new Flamenco Dance for Beginners class begins at the Family YMCA in October:
YMCA members and non-members, men and women, boys and girls ages 10 and up welcome.
Flamenco dance has become a popular dance form worldwide because of its powerful lines, intense rhythms, and the beautiful traditional melodies that cannot help but inspire movement.
The dance comes from Southern Spain and is the unique art of the gypsies which combines the sounds and movements of Europe, India, and Northern Africa.
Flamenco Dance is accompanied by guitar, hand-clapping, singing Read More
WHITE ROCK’S ARTIST & ARTISANS MARKET: Call for Exhibitors & Patrons
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
The Los Alamos Creative District is now looking for exhibitors/vendors throughout the area to display and sell their work at the White Rock Artist and Artisans Market.
This market will be Sunday Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is a free event to participate in.
The location will be on the outdoor space at the Hive at 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock where about 40 tents and tables can be accommodated.
The Hive is close by the parking and shuttle stop for the Bandelier National Monument shuttle – all visitors going to Bandelier will be required to use this shuttle. Read More
Pajarito Mountain Snow, Ullr Fest, Beer Co-op Debut
By Greg Kendall
Pajarito Mountain Snowmaking to be Limited
Snowmaking will be limited at Pajarito Mountain this season as last year’s water collection proved lack-luster with disappointing snowfall totals and low water density in the snowpack, said Pajarito Mountain’s Clay Paris.
The new water retention snowmaking pond at the top of the ski hill has been repaired, however, the pond remains at a low water storage level due to the lack of a good spring runoff, Pajarito Mountain General Manager Tom Long said. Long told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the snowmaking pond is “good to Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview Sept. 28
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
United Way Youth Team Talent Show, 7 p.m. Sunday Sept. 30. Courtesy
LARSO Candidate Forum 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept 28 Betty Ehart Senior Center
County Council Candidate Forum sponsored by the Los Alamos Retiree and Senior Organization.
Hilltopper Football vs. Belen H.S. 7 p.m. Friday Sept. 28 @ Sullivan Field
Family Strengths Network Home Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 29
Tour Starts at Ruby K’s
The Home Tour showcases Los Alamos as a beautiful place to live. The tour will feature eight homes, including a Bathtub Row home, houses with Read More
Rachel Barton Pine Draws Audience to its Feet Sunday
American violinist Rachel Barton Pine signs autographs in the lobby at Duane Smith Auditorium Sunday following her performance sponsored by the Los Alamos Concert Association. Pine’s performance with pianist Matthew Hagle garnered an encore and two standing ovations from the audience. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A crowd swarms violinist Rachel Barton Pine in the lobby of Duane Smith Auditorium for autographs and to purchase CDs of her music. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A mother encourages her daughter to meet violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Photo Read More
Pick Up On ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ at LALT
Jean (Kate Ramsey) attempts to communicate with the deceased Gordon (Eric Bjorklund.) Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
Review by Bonnie J. Gordon
What does it mean to connect? That’s the question posed by playwright Sarah Ruhl in her offbeat comedy “Dead Man’s Cell Phone.”
Jean (Kate Ramsey) is calmly eating her lobster bisque in a café when she is disturbed by a ringing cell phone. She asks her fellow diner to answer it or turn it off, but he doesn’t respond.
It turns out he has a very good reason for his impolite behavior—he’s dead.
So begins Jean’s odyssey into the life and death of Gordon Gottlieb. Read More
Hill Stompers Party at Ashley Pond Park
The Hill Stompers were at Ashley Pond Park Sunday preparing for an upcoming performance at Honk! Music Festival in Boston. Photo by Karen Kendall
The Hill Stompers entertained community members at Ashley Pond Park Sunday afternoon. Photo by Karen Kendall Read More
Bass/Baritone Javier Ortiz Joins ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ Sept. 30 at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Courtesy/IHMClark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview Sept. 20
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
Pajarito Trail Fest on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23
6th annual Pajarito Trail Fest at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
Trail Runs start at 9 a.m. Saturday with 10 km and 15 mile. Event also features kids fun runs with Toddler 100-yard dash starting at 11:30 a.m. and Big Kid Challenge, which includes run up/down on marked course on Beginner slopes. Dirty Du Duathon starts at 10 a.m. Sunday and includes 4.5 Km Run, 14km bike ride and another 4.5 km run. https:////www.fitfunfeminine.com/pajaritotrailfest/
HOMECOMING SEPT. 21
Toppers Read More
Stolen Renoir Makes FBI’s Top Ten Art Crimes List
A private insurer is offering up to $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of Renior’s painting, “Madeleine Leaning on Her Elbow with Flowers in Her Hair” stolen during an armed robbery Sept. 8, 2011. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
An oil painting by French Impressionist Pierre Auguste Renoir stolen from a Houston home last year—and estimated to be worth $1 million—is the newest addition to the FBI’s Top Ten Art Crimes list.
The painting, Madeleine Leaning on Her Elbow with Flowers in Her Hair, was stolen during an armed robbery Sept. 8, 2011.
The homeowner was watching Read More
Art it Up!
FULLER LODGE ART CENTER News:
Fall art classes are starting at the Fuller Lodge Art Center. Wednesday afternoon art classes for children in grade 1-6 joyfully continue! Most classes are one week only.
There are a variety of classes for adults and teens, offered both in multi-week formats and single day workshops. Nurture your creativity!
A sampling of classes:
- Latex Masks–Alison Chilen
- Sculpture Basics–Cruz Lopez
- Foundation Drawing–Lisa Coddington
- Write On! Calligraphy — Thelma Hahn
- Botanical Drawing and Watercolor–Lisa Coddington
- Animal Textures
LALT’s ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ Opens Friday
“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” producer David Schiferl works out the sound scheme on a notebook computer during SUnday’s dress rehearsal for Sara Ruhl’s dark comedy, which opens Friday, Sept. 21 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre, 1670 Nectar St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 21, 22, 28, 29 and Oct. 5 and 6 and 2 p.m. Sunday Matinee, Sept. 23. Tickets are $12 General Admission and $10 Students & Seniors. Tickets are available at C.B. FOX or at the door. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Director Gwen Lewis adjusts the headband of Jean Adkins who Read More
Council Recommends Formation of Creative District Committee
Los Alamos County Council members hear input from the public involved in existing cultural organizations in Los Alamos and members of the Creative District Steering Committee regarding how to move forward with the implementation plan for the new Creative District Tuesday night at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. No action was taken during the meeting, but the Council did provide direction to County Administrator Harry Burgess. Council recommended that Burgess return to Council in approximately 60 days with a plan for governance and a list of people interested in being on a Creative District Read More
IHM Concert: ‘Music of Faith, Grace & Love’ on Sept. 30
IHMC News:
“Music of Faith, Grace & Love” is the theme of an upcoming concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.
The public is invoted to attend this musical program, which begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and will feature classical, sacred and contemporary Christian music.
Performances will spotlight the talents of various vocalists, chamber choirs, pianists, guitarists, violinists and the Black Mesa Brass Quintet.
Admission to the concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to benefit the Cathy LeClaire Memorial Organ fund.
Immaculate Read More
Little Theatre Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sharon Stover, center, high fives Los Alamos Little Theatre Board President John Gustafson following Friday’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the building at 1670 Nectar St. Stover and Gustafson are surrounded by the many people who played a part in the facility’s recent renovation. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
For more information on the Little Theater renovation, see prior story http://ladailypost.com/content/los-alamos-little-theatre-grand-re-opening-sept-14.
Balloon Glows on Ashley Pond
A large balloon glowed off and on throughout the first half of the Gordons Concert Friday night across Ashley Pond from the band. Photo by Felicia Orth Read More
Next Big Idea: A Festival of Discovery Invention and Innovation Set for Saturday
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LACDC News:
The September edition of New Mexico Centennial eNewsletter features Los Alamos’ own Next Big Idea Festival.
The Next Big Idea Festival Day runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at Fuller Lodge and around downtown Los Alamos.
The annual festival is a family-friendly event, highlighting Los Alamos’ unique, creative and scientific heritage.
Designed to inspire, illuminate and educate through science, technology, arts, food and music, the event is FREE!
In addition to exhibitors, this year we have also designated a Kid’s Activity Area with hands-on science Read More