Meow Wolf Among World’s Most Innovative Companies Of 2024
MEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE — Meow Wolf has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. These organizations are setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
“Every Meow Wolf visit sparks a personal revolution, shattering norms and reimagining the Read More
Daily Postcard: View Looking West From White Rock
Daily Postcard: View looking west Tuesday from White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Santa Fe Pro Musica Presents The Mozart Requiem – 2024 Season Orchestra Finale
Trombones, timpani, choir, Haydn Creation (Norby). Courtesy/SFPM
Santa Fe Pro Musica News:
SANTA FE — Under the leadership of Conductor Laureate Thomas O’Connor, the Pro Musica Orchestra is joined by Polyphony: Voices of New Mexico and soprano Sherezade Panthaki, alto Meg Bragle, tenor Thomas Cooley, and bass-baritone Douglas Williams in presenting Mozart’s final masterpiece, his Requiem.
Composer Joseph Haydn (1731–1809) praised Mozart’s dramatic and expressive range in this piece, remarking that had Mozart “written nothing else but his string quartets and his Requiem, this alone Read More
Books For Cosmic Frontiers Available Now At Samizdat
New Mexico Consortium News:
The New Mexico Consortium is hosting Cosmic Frontiers: Stephen Hawking & The Universe, a two-day event April 27-28, 2024, centered around scientist Stephen Hawking, cosmology, and astrophysics. Many of the speakers that are coming to Los Alamos to participate in the event have recently authored books. The NMC is pleased to coordinate a special book sale at Samizdat Bookstore and a book signing event during the Cosmic Frontiers weekend.
Patrons can purchase books now at Samizdat bookstore or they will be available to purchase at the event in the SALA lobby Read More
SFCC Library Writing Generation Series: Serena Rodriguez
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — SFCC Library announces writer Serena Rodriguez will be the next speaker in The Writing Generation Series with an online reading 6 p.m., March 20 and a follow-up creative session 6 p.m., April 3.
This free online series is open to the public and consists of two types of events: Readings by writers and creative sessions when attendees will be given writing prompts and time to write. Featured speaker Serena Rodriguez will read a selection of her writings at 6 p.m., March 20 and will follow-up with a creative session at 6 p.m., April 3. (Note there is a two-week break Read More
Openings Remain For PAC 8’s Spring Break Media Classes
There are still a few openings in next week’s spring break media classes at PAC 8. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 is offering a Beginning/Intermediate video class for 4th-8th graders in the mornings. Students will learn camera techniques, special effects, lighting, green screen, music production and editing in Adobe Premiere. And new this year, students will learn Artificial Intelligence image creation. In the afternoons, a free video production class for students in 6th-12 grades is offered thanks to a grant from Los Alamos Teen Center. The class will create a PSA on drug awareness. Students will Read More
Adobe Theater Presents Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike Opens April 19 Through May 12
ADOBE THEATER News:
The Adobe Theater presents Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike April 19 – May 12, 2024 (7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m., Sundays, 7.30 p.m., Thursday, May 9).
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by playwright Christopher Durang is a modern comedy influenced by the works of Anton Chekhov. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister Masha, swoops in with her new boytoy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading Read More
Week Of Events At SALA For March 19-23, 2024
SALA News:
SALA announces an action-packed week of events sure to delight audiences of all ages and interests. From tech enthusiasts to film buffs, there’s something for everyone at SALA this week.
Tuesday, March 19: Coderdojo Starting at 4 p.m., young tech enthusiasts are invited to join us for Coderdojo, a hands-on coding workshop aimed at nurturing creativity and problem-solving skills. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the exciting world of coding in a fun and supportive environment.
Thursday, March 21: Don’t miss your final opportunity to catch Dune Part Two on the big Read More
Daily Postcard: Raven Sits On Snow At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A raven stands on top of a pile of snow Sunday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Cloudy Skies Over Truck Route
Daily Postcard: View Thursday morning of clouds in the hills above the Truck Route. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Snowy View Today In White Rock
Snowy view today in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
2024 New Mexico State Fair Rodeo And Concert Lineup
STATE News:
New Mexico State Fair officials have announced a star-studded concert lineup for the 2024 New Mexico State Fair.
In addition to electrifying concerts, the State Fair will also feature the heart-pounding action of the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Rodeo.
This year’s New Mexico State Fair rodeo-concert lineup features global country music star Brad Paisley, chart-topping superstar Jo Dee Messina, multi-platinum-selling recording artist Cole Swindell and award-winning country musician Josh Turner.
“We are thrilled to announce this year’s star-studded lineup,” General Read More
Row Of Snow Cones Spotted This Morning In Los Alamos
A row of snow cones is spotted this morning in Los Alamos. Photo by Kathy Willcutt Read More
NMFO: ‘Eddington’ Begins Filming In New Mexico
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced Thursday that the feature film, “Eddington” will begin filming this month in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe County and Truth or Consequences.
“Our film incentive programs were designed to bring big-name projects to our incredible rural communities,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “This means jobs for locals, a boost for small businesses, and a chance to showcase New Mexico’s breathtaking landscapes to the world.”
The production will employ over 300 New Mexicans—230 crew members, 59 principal actors, and Read More
Underland Dance: ‘Seventh Sense’ At Teatro Paraguas
Underland Dance to perform ‘Seventh Sense’ March 29-30 in Santa Fe. Courtesy/Teatro Paraguas
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
Underland Dance presents “Seventh Sense”, an improv dance performance at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 29 and Saturday March 30 at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe.
Through improvised movement, the company’s five dancers explore the power of sensing beyond individual experience. “Seventh Sense” speaks to an awareness, responded to and made concrete through movement, that encompasses what is felt on personal, interpersonal, collective and transpersonal levels. Read More
American Soprano Nadine Sierra And French Tenor Benjamin Bernheim Star In The Met: Live In HD Transmission Of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette March 23
Scene of soprano Nadine Sierra and cast members in the revival of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette at The Metropolitan Opera March 23. Courtesy/The Met
Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim star in the revival of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette at The Metropolitan Opera March 23. Courtesy/The Met
OPERA News:
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera’s revival of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette will be transmitted live as part of the 2023–24 Live in HD season at 12:55 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 23. Two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim Read More
Daily Postcard: Plenty Of Snow Falling Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Plenty of snow falling this morning over White Rock. The National Weather Service forecasts snow showers to continue until 3 p.m., then scattered rain and snow showers with a total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Today’s high should reach around 39. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Nominations Open In New Mexico For 2024 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Arts Commission and the New Mexico Arts Division announce a call for nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. Nominations are only open to organizations and living artists in New Mexico.
Nominations may be made by any New Mexico resident except for New Mexico Arts Commissioners and New Mexico Arts Division staff.
Please note: Galleries may not nominate artists they represent. Self-nominations and nominations by immediate family or members of the same household will not be accepted.
Nomination deadline is 5 p.m. MDT., Wednesday, April Read More
Española Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Lucero Center
Española’s love of public art … a mural at Lucero Center. Courtesy photo
Lucero Center was the site of the March 5 Municipal Election. Courtesy photo
City of Española News:
The City of Española on Friday, March 15 celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Richard L. Lucero Center. The Center, which houses the City’s library and recreational facilities, is named after the late Mayor Richard L. Lucero.
Lucero presided over the administration that saw the Center built.
Española’s library was first established in 1915 when books were placed at the home of the daughter of the first stationmaster Read More
Daily Postcard: Signs Of Spring Hidden Under Snow
Daily Postcard: Little green buds of a tree are spotted beneath snow from Friday’s storm. Spring has started, but winter isn’t ready to let go. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More