Olions Serve Tasty Fare In ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’
The Knights Who Say Ni! baffle King Arthur and Patsy in ‘Spamalot.’ Photo by Elene Giorgi
Sir Galahad (Daniel Sarrao) and The Lady of the Lake (Evelyn Wohlbier) perform ‘The Song That Goes Like This.’ Photo by Elena Giorgi“Monty Python and the Holy Grail” was originally a 1975 feature film, “Monty Python and the Holy Read More
Los Alamos Composer Rewrites Classic Film Score
Los Alamos composer/musician Matt Hanson. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The remake of the1954 classic movie Salt of the Earth will shine a spotlight on Los Alamos composer/musician Matt Hanson at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at The Lensic in Santa Fe.
While growing up in Los Alamos, Hanson participated in band and orchestra from elementary school through high school, graduating from Los Alamos High School in 2008. At an early age, he showed a remarkable aptitude for music composition and performance.
His parents played classical music for him and, on one occasion at age 5, after Read More
UNM-LA Offers Class On Staging Your Home For Sale
Before and after photos of a bathroom that has been readied for showing by Alana Light. Courtesy photoUNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Community Education Department is offering the class “Stage Your Home for Sale” 12:30-4:40 p.m., Saturday, April 30.
Join Alana Light to learn about the most important things to do to the home before listing it on the market. Light’s business, A La Carte Design, is based in Santa Fe and serves clients throughout northern New Mexico.
“Buyers and appraisers agree that staging a property for sale makes a difference,” Light said. Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Entertaining Essentials – Home Bar Ideas
Home bar. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOXHospitality is about sharing. A hospitable home welcomes visitors and draws them into the warm family circle as treasured guests.
The first thing that guests are offered is a beverage. What better way to offer hospitality then to lead them to your perfectly designed and stocked bar.
I’m not sure it’s because of hit series like “Mad Men,” but there’s a definite return of the home bar. It seems everyone wants one. It not only provides the entertainment of guests, but also benefits you in the convenience, privacy and security it affords you. Read More
Aspen Elementary Students Host African Arts Night
Students create maasaii necklaces in the art room during African Arts Night April 15 at Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy photo
Examples of the African art created by Aspen students this year. Courtesy photoLAPS News:
More than 150 families attended Aspen Elementary School’s African Arts Night April 15.
Six teachers have been collaborating to immerse their students in a hands-on and multidisciplinary study of African traditions and culture. The African Arts Team included Britt Williams, the art teacher; Ándrea Dowdy, the music teacher; Jeff Lloyd, the librarian; Read More
Pastor Granillo: Imaginary Friends
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLOMy three-year-old son, Isaac, has an imaginary friend named Zappy. Zappy is well known in our family, and once even took a place at the dinner table. Isaac often tells us about the things Zappy says and does. Sometimes Isaac even blames Zappy for the mischief he gets into. While we don’t tolerate Isaac putting the blame on Zappy, we don’t worry too much about him having an imaginary friend. After all, Isaac is already noticing that Zappy can’t do a lot of the things real people can do. I am certain that Isaac will soon outgrow Zappy just as I outgrew my imaginary friend Read More
Topper Softball Has Two Big District Wins Today
Hilltopper Elizabeth Anaya up at bat as Topper softball came up with two big district wins today against the Espanola Sundevils. Hannah Mojica hit three home runs and Lauren Harris had one. Both games were very tough. 11-10 first game and the second went into extra innings with Toppers coming up on top 21-16. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
Scenes From Today’s Pre-Prom Gathering At Pond
Ashley Pond Park was the hot spot for prom photos late today before Los Alamos High School students headed to their 2016 prom at Buffalo Thunder. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
LAHS students from left, Kim McKinley, Isaiah Espinosa, Taylor Jaramillo, Koby Cotter, Nora Caglar and Erik Leith. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com
LAHS students gathered at Ashley Pond Park late today where their parents snapped photos of the couples before they left for their prom at Buffalo Thuner. Photo by Hope Jaramillo/ladailypost.com Read More
Schultz: Turning Away Is Not The Solution
By ROBYN SCHULTZ, ChairPeople are right to complain about our political system, but turning away is not the solution. “Political machines” are made up of people. People like you and me. You can complain about the process, try to ignore it, or Read More
Daily Postcard: Happy Earth Day!
Daily Postcard: Wonder where this butterfly was hiding out Monday? Quemazon … looks like spring is here! Photo by Trisha Ancell Read More
PEEC Earns Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
PEEC News:
On Earth Day, April 22, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) accepted a Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award for environmental education and outreach.
The award ceremony was held at the Rio Grande Nature Center, where awardees accepted recognition of excellence in one of seven environmental categories: water resource protection, resource stewardship, wildlife and ecosystem stewardship, environmental education and outreach, youth projects, environmental leader of the year, or lifetime achievement. The Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards Read More
Trio de Los Alamos Presents Chamber Music At Next Brown Bag Concert
Trio de Los Alamos is, from left Shanalyn Kemme. Cindy Little and Brian Newnam. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comAt noon Wednesday May 4 at the United Church of Los Alamos, a trio of musicians will treat the community to classical chamber music.
The Los Alamos Arts Council’s Brown Bag Show will feature Trio de Los Alamos, which includes pianist Cindy Little, violinist Brian Newnam and cellist Shanalyn Kemme. Little and Newnam are both local musicians who perform regularly throughout the community and Kemme hails from Albuquerque. Read More
Udall Advances Funding For Economic Development
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall joined the Senate Appropriations Committee in advancing two bipartisan bills to spur economic development and fund transportation projects, affordable housing, and other priorities important to New Mexico.
New Mexico programs receiving support and funding through the two bills include the airports in Carlsbad, Clovis and Grant County; Spaceport America; Native American housing construction; Tribal justice programs; the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Tribal science, technology,
Family Strengths Network Offers Program On Community Service For Families
FSN News:
Join Family Strengths Network 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 27 for “Community Service: A Family Affair.”
This program is for kids and adults and is free to the public. A donation of non-perishable food items is being requested to benefit LA Cares.
Compassion, empowerment, awareness, respect and responsibility are taught to our children when they learn how to connect to community through service. Mary Ann Novak will expound on the benefits of serving as a family. Conversation also surrounds ways to serve with one’s family in the community. The discussion Read More
Summit Garden Club Meets May 2
SGC News:
The Summit Garden Club hosts its May meeting at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 at the home of Laurie Hixson, 307 Potrillo Dr., in Pajarito Acres in White Rock.
The meeting will start with a short talk on gophers by “Gopher Andy,” Andy Espinoza. In addition, each May the club meets to assess its activities during the past year and to discuss its projects for the coming year.
Included among the Club’s many projects are refurbishing and maintaining gardens at the Bandelier National Monument and the creation of the White Rock Community Garden (across the highway from the Visitors Center). Read More
Heinrich Commends Student Intern Dominic Pacheco
Dominic Pacheco and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich pose in front of the statue of former New Mexico U.S. Sen. Dennis Chavez in the United States Capitol. Courtesy photoALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich commended University of New Mexico (UNM) senior and Rio Rancho native Dominic Pacheco Friday for interning in his Washington, D.C. office. Pacheco was part of UNM’s Fred Harris Congressional Internship program.
“We were thrilled to have Dominic Pacheco join our office this semester as a Fred Harris intern,” Heinrich said. “He
Central Avenue Road Work Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
Monday, April 25 Century Club Construction will begin construction warranty work on Central Avenue from Oppenheimer Drive to 20th Street.
This work includes the replacement of a sidewalk ramp at Ashley Pond Park. The crosswalk will be closed through Wednesday, April 27. Pedestrians are to follow the pedestrian detour to a crosswalk at Bathtub Row.
Beginning April 28, an asphalt patch will be placed on the westbound lane of Central Avenue, west of the crosswalk at the corner of 20th Street and Central Avenue. Century Club Construction will have a flagging operation from Read More
Arborist Laural Hardin Talks About Trees Sunday
Arborist Laural Hardin answer tree questions at PEEC Sunday. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Selecting the right tree for one’s yard and the best location to plant it has more impact on the landscape than one might realize. Understanding what the tree needs to thrive and whether it may cause future plumbing problems can save home owners time, stress, and money down the road.
Join Laural Hardin 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at the Los Alamos Nature Center to discover the important questions to ask when shopping for a tree and learn how to select the right tree for the right place.
Hardin is a Read More
Daily Postcard: Baby Finches Nest In Satellite TV Mount
Daily Postcard: Baby finches spotted in a nest built into a satellite TV mount on Canyon Road that hatched 11 days ago. Photo by Bob DrakeBad Clowns Is Topic At Authors Speak With Benjamin Radford Thursday
Benjamin Radford
LIBRARY News:
The Authors Speak presentation at Mesa Public Library, 7 p.m., April 28, will feature Benjamin Radford, author most recently of Bad Clowns, published by UNM Press.
Radford is the deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine, a research fellow for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, the author of eight books and more than a thousand articles on a variety of topics including urban legends, the paranormal, critical thinking and media literacy.
Bad Clowns. Courtesy/LAC
Corrales residentRadford has built a career in “myth-busting” – finding those urban Read More