White Rock’s Art Market Seeks Exhibitors
CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
The Los Alamos Creative District on Sunday, Aug 26 will hold its second Art Market.
The location is the outdoor space in front of The Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
The market will run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is free to the public.
The Los Alamos Creative District is looking for artists/artisans to join in and sell at the market.
Owner and jewelry designer Kathy Kjeresen of Kathy’s Natural Designs participated in the first Artisan’s Market. The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce as a way to provide local and regional Read More
‘Tri Tri Tri Again’ Reflects Artistic Side of Number Three
Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey
By Kirsten Laskey
Fuller Lodge Art Center is celebrating the number three. For those mathematically challenged, not to worry – this is no number-crunching exhibit.
Rather, the newest gallery show features a host of diverse and beautiful interpretations of the theme – “Tri Tri Tri Again.”
As it turns out, three is not just a number.
“Hoo Doos” by Carol Kaleko. Photo by Kirsten Laskey
“Symbolism in art is as varied as the cultures and backgrounds of the artists, and we have a very diverse population represented in the ‘Tri Tri Tri Again’ Read More
Dance Arts Los Alamos Hosts Dancer’s Resale and Open House; Announces Fall Classes
Photo by Paulo T. Photography
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will kick off its 2012-2013 year with the Dancer’s Resale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the White Rock Studios at 111 Longview Dr. in White Rock.
An Open House will be held noon to 4 p.m. for families new to DALA, or anyone who has questions about classes or needs assistance with the registration process.
DALA has expanded its class offerings again this year and is offering more than 45 classes at its three studios located in both Los Alamos and White Rock.
DALA is pleased to add Melissa Briggs to the faculty who will Read More
Sam Hagan Performs Wednesday at BESC
LARSO News:
The Los Alamos Retired & Seniors Organization (LARSO) is hosting a wonderful lunch concert for seniors at noon Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Sam Hagan, vocalist from Atlanta will be accompanied by Juantia Madland.
They performed together last year and were quite a hit. Sam is in town to attend the opera and offered to do a concert at the senior center.
Sam Hagan, one of the Southeast’s finest tenors, didn’t actually plan to be a professional singer. Until recently, he was a full-time biology and chemistry teacher at Atlanta Read More
Fun Ran Rampant at Friday Night Concert!
State Rep. Jim Hall challenges Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Member Services Coordinator Katy Korkos to a race on the bouncy slide at the County’s Summer Concert at Ashey Pond Park. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Jim Hall and Katy Korkos “race for pinks” on the bouncy slide. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Amanda Stoddard waits patiently for her balloon animal, created by Josh Lawyer. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Adam Wall draws a cactus with blue sky for a chalk art contest during the Gordon Summer concert. The contest was sponsored Read More
County Fair Exhibits on Display at Mesa Public Library
Lynzee Clay won First place and Grand Champion for her award winning Jalapeños and tomatoes. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
06. Laura Johnstone takes home the Award of Merit for her apple mint. The Award of Merit was given to the horticulture entry that displayed no disease or damage and was at the peak of maturity. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Rachel Norman poses with her Lego creation “King Kong vs. Godzilla.” Rachel won first prize and the Ribbon for Reserve Grand Champion for her age group. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
There were dozens Read More
Albuquerque and Four Corners Pipe and Drum Band
The Los Alamos contingent of the Albuquerque and Four Corners Pipe and Drum Band perform several numbers at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church after evening mass Wednesday evening. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
The Albuquerque and Four Corners Pipe and Drum Band played several tunes after the Wednesday evening mass, both in the Sanctuary and the Reception Hall. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com Read More
Summer Art Camp Ensures Artistry Never Stops
Fuller Lodge Art Center calls its Summer Art Camp “The Best Six Weeks of Summer” for children from Los Alamos, surrounding communities and even foreign countries. Courtesy photo
FULLER LODGE ART CENTER News:
This summer 80 to 100 students age 4 through 6 grade filled the classrooms at Fuller Lodge Art Center on Central Avenue each week, while teens met for classes at Village Arts on DP Road.
Whether painting, drawing, sculpting, dying yarn and knitting or creating things from recycled materials, these young artists were exploring their creativity with enthusiasm and laughter. Read More
Auditions Begin Aug. 19 for “The Woman in Black”
LOS ALAMOS LITTLE THEATER News:
Auditions for The Woman in Black play are 2-5 p.m. Aug. 19 and 7-9 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Los Alamos Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St.
Scripts are available at Mesa Public Library for overnight check out.
The Woman in Black play, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the novel by Susan Hill, takes place in a Victorian theater where a man named Kipps has hired an Actor to help him tell a life-changing, true ghost story to family and friends.
Auditioning for one man aged 25 to 35 and one man aged 40 to 65. Also, auditioning for two women who have a non-speaking role but Read More
Fuller Lodge Art Center Celebrates Creativity, Beauty
Sacred heart silver jewelry piece by artist Gregory Segura. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By Kirsten Laskey
In tough economic times, people scale back. They tighten their belts and trim away anything unnecessary. At first glance it may appear that being frugal is no fun; however, a closer look reveals a far different picture.
Pinching pennies can unleash creativity – just take a look at what will be on sale at the Fuller Lodge Art Center’s Summer Arts and Crafts Fair, which runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday on the lawn behind Fuller Lodge.
Paintings of horses by artist Karen King. Photo Read More
Stone River Boys Play at Ashley Pond Friday
The Stone River Boys play country-soul music at Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. Friday. Courtesy photo
By Russ Gordon
It’s Los Alamos County Fair weekend and I’d like to tell you about the Summer Concert Series’ participation.
On Friday night, Aug.10, we’re gonna do a show of country-soul music at Ashley Pond. This means excellent country music played with soul. Sound strange? Not at all.
There’s been Ray Charles with all of his country hits in the early 60’s, Joe South, Joe Tex, Charlie Rich, Flying Burrito Bros., O.C. Smith’s “Little Green Apples,” Elvis, Arthur Alexander, Solomon Burke, Fats Domino, Read More
Del Norte Sponsors County’s Summer Concert Featuring Eddy and the Nomads
From left, Debbie Acklin, Julie Layton, Tammie Trujillo, Lisa Bakosi, Chelsea Cantrup and Michelle Koller work the Del Norte Booth at the Friday Night Gordon Concert hosted by the credit union. They were selling frito pies and cupcakes to raise money for Making Strides against breast cancer. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Kenny’s BBQ has been a staple at Los Alamos County’s Friday Night Gordon Concerts. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Rains couldn’t stop concert goers from dancing to the music of Eddy and the Nomads. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
Local Actors Perform in Missoula Children’s Theatre Production
Members of a cast of local actors performed in a dress rehearsal July 25 for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Beauty Lou and the Country Beast held July 28 at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road. Missoula Children’s Theatre is sponsored by the Los Alamos Arts Council and is funded in part by Los Alamos County. The theater group comes to town with the set, lights, costumes, props and make-up—everything it takes to put on a play. The team holds open auditions and casts 50–60 local students, who rehearse throughout the week and present a public performance. Housing was Update: Get Tickets Ahead for High Tea and a Fashion Show!
TRINITY ON THE HILL News:
Local ladies enjoy a delicious spread. Photo by T.K. Thompson/ladailypost.com.
TOTH News:
Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged for the High Tea and Fashion Show because this event has sold out the last two years.
The House of Hope ladies’ mission team and the co-ed Trinity Builders team warmly invite the community to join them again this year for a sumptuous tea, followed by a stylish fashion show.
The afternoon’s activities are intended to raise funds for house-building mission trips to Juárez, Mexico.
Smiling faces, beautiful shoes and clothes at Read More
New Mexico Municipal League Chief Appears Sunday on Report From Santa Fe
Executive Director Bill Fulginiti of the New Mexico Municipal League with host Lorene Mills of Report From Santa Fe. Courtesy Photo
This week’s guest on Report From Santa Fe is Bill Fulginiti, Executive Director of the New Mexico Municipal League. Fulginiti serves as the Vice Chair of the New Mexico Finance Authority and the Water Trust Board.
Recipient of the Governor’s Distinguished Public Service Award and the New Mexico Distinguished Public Administration Award, Fulginiti’s public service experience also extends nationally with his two terms on the Board of the powerful Read More
Lone Ranger Movie Shoots Scenes at Valles Caldera
The Lone Ranger film set stretches along the main road into the Valles Caldera Preserve Thursday. The visitor center is off the picture to the right. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
A mock Indian Village, complete with Teepees is barely visible in the History Grove of Ponderosa Pines on the far side of the Valles Grande. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Johnny Depp as Tonto. Tweet photo
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer tweeted the first official picture of Disney’s The Lone Ranger.
The Lone Ranger’s struggles have been well documented: after shuffling from studio to studio Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Aug. 2, 2012
Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark and Webmaster/Reporter Greg Kendall. Photo by Karen Kendall
The week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com.
Fort Building 3:30–5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 at PEEC
Come to PEEC and get building! On the first Friday of every month, join other kids who like building forts (and their parents) to build, play, and hang out in your new place you created! Parents must stay and supervise their children. Free. No registration required.
Enchanted Parks Photographic Exhibit at Mesa Public Library
Exhibit runs Read More
Eddy and the Nomads Play Friday
Courtesy photo
By Russ Gordon
Familiarity breeds a great time when it comes to the Los Alamos rock band, Eddy & the Nomads.
Los Alamos’ favorite band plays this Friday, Aug. 3 at Del Norte Credit Union. The free concert is presented by the sponsors of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series.
Please check out our sponsors, photos from past concerts and info on upcoming shows at www.gordonssummerconcerts.com.
Friday’s show starts at 7 p.m. and it’ll be Del Norte Credit Union Night.
The Nomads have been playing Los Alamos concerts for about 30 years. Members have come and gone except for Wilfred Read More
‘Scale of Justice’ Sculpture Installed at Justice Center
“Scale of Justice” sculpture by Troy Williams of Jemez Springs. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Staff report
The “Scale of Justice” sculpture created by Jemez Springs artist Troy Williams was installed today in front of the Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Dr.
The Arts in Public Places Board (APPB) and Los Alamos County plan to hold an official dedication of the sculpture at 3 p.m., Aug. 22.
This sculpture displays 12 jurors from all walks of life, based on actual community members. They are made of steel as is the scale on which they stand.
The APPB distributed Read More
Artisan’s Market in White Rock will be Weekly Event
Owner and jewelry designer Kathy Kjeresen of Kathy’s Natural Designs participated in the first Artisan’s Market held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of The Hive on N.M. 4 in White Rock. The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce as a way to provide local and regional artists an opportunity to showcase their wares at what will now be a weekly market each Sunday. To participate in the Artisan’s Market, artists can contact Melanie Pena at 505-661-4807. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Artists selling their wares at Sunday’s Artisan’s Read More