Entertainment

LALT To Present Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville May 5-21

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LALT News:

For months there has been a tale of mayhem, booze and jazz unfolding at the Performing Arts Center. Luckily for Los Alamos residents, starting May 5, they can see it in person as the talented cast and crew of the Los Alamos Little Theater present their rendition of the record-breaking Broadway smash, Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville.

Brought to you by the creative team that has produced the now beloved Atomic Follies Cabaret series, Chicago, set during the height of the roaring ’20s, centers on chorus girl Roxie Hart, as she dreams of becoming a star in vaudeville. Along the way, she commits Read More

Les Violons Du Roy Orchestra & Pianist Inon Barnatan Perform In Los Alamos April 28

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Les Violons du Roy chamber orchestra. Courtesy/Los Alamos Concert Association

ART News:

The Los Alamos Concert Association will present Québec’s celebrated chamber orchestra, Les Violons du Roy and brilliantly versatile pianist Inon Barnatan in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 in the Duane Smith Auditorium.

The program will include two very different piano concertos:  one by C. P. E. Bach and one by Shostakovich with an extensive trumpet obligato..

A focal point of Québec City’s musical life since it was founded in 1984 by Bernard Labadie, Les Violons du Roy takes its name from the famed Read More

LAHS Olions To Compete At 2023 Enchantment Awards

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The LAHS Olions will compete April 28 in the Enchantment Awards at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Members of the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Olions were recently adjudicated and have been recognized as State Finalists for their work and performances in the LAHS Olions’ Spring ’23 show, Pippin.

They will perform and compete in the largest celebration of high school theatre in the state, the Enchantment Awards, at 7:30 p.m. Friday,  April 28 in Popejoy Hall on the UNM campus.

Tickets to the show can be purchased here.

Featuring Tony-style awards and selections from favorite Read More

Sarah Lee Guthrie To Perform At Historic Fuller Lodge

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Singer Sarah Lee Guthrie, granddaughter of Woody Guthrie and daughter of Arlo Guthrie, is performing April 26 at Historic Fuller Lodge. Photo by Joanna Chattman

MUSIC News:

Award-winning folk singer Sarah Lee Guthrie is celebrating the release of her new solo single “Honey and the Dew” with a string of tour dates across New Mexico and Colorado including April 26 at Historic Fuller Lodge in downtown Los Alamos.

“I wrote ‘Honey and the Dew’ probably about 10 years ago and as the world would have it, it took all this time to be in the right hands at the right time and believe me it was worth the wait!” Guthrie Read More

PlayZoomers Presents Robert Benjamin’s ‘HUNKER DOWN’ Romantic-Comedy Play May 5, 6, 7

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Courtesy/PlayZoomers

ART News:

PlayZoomers, a live, online, non-profit theatre company will celebrate Older Americans Month 2023 by presenting their 94th play, ‘HUNKER DOWN’, a romantic comedy focusing on seniors struggling with social engagement during difficult times and then readjusting when times become less fraught.

According to the Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Community Living, the theme of OAM-2023 is “Aging Unbound”, which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes. Read More

World Premiere Of Oppenheimer Documentary April 22

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

SALA Event Center is hosting the world premiere of award-winning documentarian Larry Sheffield’s newest film, “Oppenheimer After Trinity”.

The documentary will be shown at 7:15 p.m. April 22, which is J. Robert Oppenheimer’s birthday, and again at 3 p.m. April 23. Sheffield will attend the screenings.

A special screening for SALA members will be held 5-8 p.m. April 22.

Tickets cost $12 and can be purchased at https://sala.losalamos.com. The first screening on April 22 has sold out.

During a virtual press conference April Read More

Big Change On Horizon For Party To Go!

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VaLynn and Les Purvis in 2008 with their children Kelani, Clayton, Melia, Leiana and Russell. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

VaLynn Purvis and her family own and operate Party To Go! LLC. They have been a familiar fixture at every kind of fun event throughout the community for years – but that’s about to change.

“It is with a sad heart that I’m retiring from the family party business and ready to pass on the baton to another amazing family to serve and play with this wonderful community!” Purvis said. “I’m looking for a family or person interested in Read More

Rumble On The Rio! April 22-23

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STATE News:

TAOS — This weekend is Rumble on the Rio!, an action-packed, two day, roller derby tournament, featuring leagues from across the southwest.

Seven roller derby leagues from across Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico will converge on Taos, NM for a gripping weekend, chock-full of hard-hitting skaters, full-contact puns, and women’s empowerment.

Rumble on the Rio! is April 22-23 at Taos Youth and Family Center. Doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. The complete schedule is available at www.rumbleontherio.com. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Rumble on the Rio is New Read More

Piano Duo Hosts Concert Saturday In Santa Fe

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Piano concerts are a common occurrence and certainly having two pianists share the stage is not unusual. But what about two pianists sharing one piano? Now that is something new.

Santa Fe musician Natasha Stojanovska’s and featured artist Heejin An’s concert at noon April 28 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe will showcase works by Brahms, Bach, Liszt and others using one piano and four hands.

An explained this novel way of performing the music will enhance it.

“Piano is often known as the only instrument Read More