Entertainment

Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘A Historical Hit Parade’ Spring Concert April 21

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LASO News:

“A Historical Hit Parade” sums up the content of the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra’s (LASO) spring concert scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, April 21 at Crossroads Bible Church.

The program opens with the Overture to “H.M.S. Pinafore” recalling a performance in August 1948 of the entire Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in conjunction with the Los Alamos Choral Society and Little Theatre. Next up is Franz Schubert’s Symphony #8, dubbed “Unfinished” because it has only two movements instead of the expected four. Here again Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra, at one time called the Los Alamos Sinfonietta, Read More

New Mexico Film Office Announces Feature Film ‘The Christmas Classic’ Filmed In New Mexico

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NMFO News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) Director Amber Dodson announced Monday that the feature film “The Christmas Classic” from CC Productions was filmed in and around Ruidoso in March.

“The Christmas Classic,” starring Malin Ackerman (“The Proposal”) and Amy Smart (“Just Friends”), directed by Shane Taylor, and produced by Daniel Cummings, is the story of Elizabeth, who returns to her hometown of Ruidoso after living in San Francisco for the past 10 years. Elizabeth tries to convince Randy, the owner of the local ski resort, to sell the resort to her billionaire fiancé Conner Read More

Registration Open For Teens For PAC 8 Summer Youth Film Intensive Program

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Scene of teens participating in a past Summer Youth Film Intensive Program. Courtesy/PAC8

Scene of teens participating in a past Summer Youth Film Intensive Program. Courtesy/PAC8

PAC 8 News:

The PAC 8 Summer Youth Film Intensive Program is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 5-7, 10-14 and 17-21 this year.

Started in 2021, this 3 week program will take participants through all of the steps in the process of creating an original short film – screen writing, camera operation, production planning and location shooting, acting for film, videography and editing, drone videography, make-up and numerous other Read More

SALA Event Center To Host Virtual Q&A With Filmmaker Ahead Of World Premiere Of ‘Oppenheimer After Trinity’

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SALA News:

SALA will be hosting a virtual Q&A 11:30 a.m. to noon today, April 11 with filmmaker Larry L. Sheffield ahead of the world premiere of his film “Oppenheimer After Trinity”.

Sheffield will be joined by Allan Saenz, owner of SALA Los Alamos Event Center, the venue for the world premiere of Sheffield’s new film April 22.  

Register here. (Zoom link provided upon registration)

A native New Mexican and a descendant of a Manhattan Project worker, Sheffield brings vital insight to his upcoming film, “Oppenheimer After Trinity”, which will be premiered April 22 in Los Alamos at the SALA Read More

NMFO: ‘A Really Haunted Loud House’ Has Completed

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NMFO News:

SANTA FE — Amber Dodson, the New Mexico Film Office Director, announced today that Nickelodeon wrapped production on a brand-new feature film, “A Really Haunted Loud House,” in Albuquerque.

The film will follow Lincoln Loud, Wolfgang Schaeffer, (“The Really Loud House,” “Pivoting”), and his best friend Clyde, Jahzir Bruno, (“The Really Loud House,” “The Witches”) as they decide between trick or treating and the signature Loud family Spooktacular or attending a party hosted by Xander, the cool new kid at school.

Playing the real-life versions of the beloved Loud family in the movie, Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 14-20, 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 April 14-20:

Friday, April 14, 2023

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Replay – 4-04-23
  • 3 p.m.  Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
  • 7 p.m. Japan & Korea in the Indo-Pacific
  • 8 p.m.
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Multi-Day Event Offers Gift Of Hope, Possibility, Life-Enhancing Strategies From New Mexico To The World

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico is hosting a free global virtual celebration, conference and innovative product/services expo May 6–14 that will be available in 500 cities and 50 countries across the globe.

Celebrating Life 2023 will feature a cast of 100 leading Wisdom Keepers, authors, experts, thought leaders, musicians, film and documentary makers and luminaries. They will cover three main subjects – Wellness, Wisdom and Wonder. A fourth content track will include a collection of inspiring documentaries. An innovative series of interludes will provide people with uplifting music Read More

LAHS Students Among High School Finalists From Across New Mexico To Perform At Awards Show In Popejoy Hall

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From the New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards:

Forty high school students from across New Mexico have been named as finalists for four top awards in the biggest celebration of high school theater in the state.

The Enchantment Awards named students from 10 high schools as nominees for their annual show. The students chosen as Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor will be announced during the show in Popejoy Hall at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28.

“Our show puts as many as 150 students on Popejoy’s stage to perform throughout the evening,” said Laura A. Read More

The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Is Back And It’s Out Of This World!

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Summer Concert Series News:

Sancre Productions and The Los Alamos County Community Services Department are once again creating a buzz around town and across northern New Mexico. This is the time of year where you might overhear a conversation at Starbucks, or in passing at Ashley Pond, with residents gloating about what has become the ‘Best Free Summer Concert Series in the State’ since Sancre Productions took the series to the next level in 2019.

Over the last several weeks the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series has sneak peaked their 2023 line-up on Facebook and Instagram, making those on social Read More

SALA Los Alamos Event Center Announces April 6-8 Events

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SALA Event Center announces upcoming events:

Thursday, April 6, SALA presents the next installment of the Parallel Cinema series at 6 p.m. with “The Sanctity of Space” – a fascinating film that explores the connection between space and the environment. 

Saturday, April 8, celebrate Easter with a special screening at 6 p.m. of “The Passion of the Christ”. This powerful film depicts the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life and is a beautiful portrayal of the ultimate sacrifice made for humanity. The community is invited to attend this special evening that celebrates the spirit of Easter and message Read More