Entertainment

New Mexico Film & TV Industry Sets Record-Breaking Wages … Outlying Communities See 150% Spending Increase

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John Slattery and Maggie Moore film set. Courtesy/NMFO

End Of The Road Zia Pueblo set. Courtesy/NMFO

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that film, television, and digital media production spending in New Mexico surpassed $2.2 billion over the past three fiscal years and that industry wages are now at a record high.

The New Mexico Film Office shows that the industry spent more than $794 million in New Mexico from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

“The investments in New Mexico by the film and media industry are delivering higher wages and creating cascading Read More

Santa Fe Opera & 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio Will Broadcast SFO’s 2023 Season

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The Flying Dutchman on stage at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Robert Godwin

Santa Fe Opera News:

SANTA FE —  The Santa Fe Opera and 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio will present free, live-recorded radio broadcasts of the opera’s 2023 Season, airing at 6 p.m. MDT, Monday July  31 through Aug. 28.

The opera is also pleased to announce that for the first time ever, the broadcasts will be available for on-demand streaming on the santafeopera.org and khfm.org websites for 30 days following each air date. The broadcasts celebrate the 66th Festival Season and the opera’s ongoing Read More

Stone Daddy Headlines Summer Concert Friday At Pond

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From Sancre Productions:

The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, continues to be the best free Summer Concert Series in the state. This week, the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series welcomes Stone Daddy July 21, free at Ashley Pond Park.

The opener for the evening is local band, the Suicidal Yodas — it will be a night of Rock N Roll and killer covers!

Huge thanks to the night’s sponsors, and long-time series supporters, Mattress Mary and Taos Lifestyle.

Schedule for the Evening:

  • 6-7:30 p.m. –  Suicidal Yodaz; and
  • 7:45-10 p.m. – Stone Daddy

The Los Alamos Read More

Oppenheimer Festival At SALA Los Alamos Event Center: Celebrating The Legacy Of J. Robert Oppenheimer July 20

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SALA News:

The highly anticipated Oppenheimer Festival is rapidly approaching, set to commence Thursday, July 20. This extraordinary event, organized by the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, will immerse attendees in the remarkable life and contributions of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

With time running short, the SALA team is working tirelessly to ensure an unforgettable experience for festival-goers. The Oppenheimer Festival is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and collaborators, who share our passion for celebrating Oppenheimer’s legacy.

We would like to extend Read More

Santa Fe Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season

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Santa Fe Symphony. Courtesy/SFS

Santa Fe Symphony News:

The Santa Fe Symphony kicks off its 40th Season at 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St. in Santa Fe, with Showcase of the Stars—a magnificent program showcasing the talent of its Symphony Orchestra and renowned pianist Anne-Marie McDermott performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. The concert also features a spectacular performance of one of Mozart’s greatest compositions—his 40th Symphony. 

Season Performances:

October 15, 2023, 4 pm
The Santa Fe Symphony: The Planets
Lensic Performing Read More

Scenes From Summer Concert Featuring Los Blue Ventures

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Los Blue Ventures perform for a large crowd during Nuevo Mexico Night Friday at Ashley Pond Park. The performance was part of the Summer Concert series presented by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Department. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The dance floor was packed during Friday night’s summer concert featuring Los Blue Ventures. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A large crowd listens to one of the opening acts Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com

Ashley Pond Park featured a full house and beautiful sunset Read More

Teatro Paraguas To Host Fundraiser Celebration With An Afternoon Of Live Music And Performances Aug. 5

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TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

SANTA FE — Teatro Paraguas, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Hispanic and Latinx theatre, announces its upcoming Fundraiser Celebration 4-7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Elks Lodge at  1615 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe.

This event includes performances, live music, food and drinks, and an exciting raffle, all in support of Teatro Paraguas.

Attendees will be treated to a variety of outstanding performances showcasing the richness and diversity of the arts in Santa Fe.

Compañia Chuscales & Mina Fajardo will grace the stage with their breathtaking Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 16-20, 2023

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for July 16-20:

Sunday, July 16, 223

  • 6 a.m. FSTV
  • 5 p.m. The Prophetic Word
  • 5:30 p.m. Key to the Kingdom
  • 6 p.m. Grace & Truth Ministries
  • 7 p.m. United Church
  • 8 p.m. Society of Catholic Scientists – “The Just War Tradition: Evolving Towards Pacifism”
  • 11 p.m. Free Speech TV

Monday, July 17, 223 Read More

Blue Ventures Draw Massive Crowd To Summer Concert

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Los Alamos Summer Concert headliner The Blue Ventures draws a massive crowd tonight to Ashley Pond Park. The Blue Ventures de Louis Sanchez, an Española group, breaks record crowds wherever they perform and it appears their performance tonight in Los Alamos is no exception. This group is the literal definition of ‘familia’. Louis Sanchez (manager) is the father of eight children, all of whom play or have played with the group the last 10 years. ‘The music is what has kept our family so tightly knit together,’ Sanchez said. ‘We have lived and breathed our music through two generations.’ The group Read More