Entertainment

Halloween Hijinks Underway At Rio Grande Orthodontics

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Dr. Ryan Gardiner (Tall pirate with the eye patch) of Rio Grande Orthodontics and his motley crew are having a great time today celebrating Halloween with a pirate theme at their practice at 3250 Trinity Dr., Suite A. Rio Grande Orthodontics provides board-certified orthodontists and a team committed to treating individuals and families with the utmost respect and the best affordable care possible. They cater to the individual and offer many different forms of orthodontic treatment, with a mixture of early, interceptive and comprehensive treatment options, with regular braces, clear Read More

Red Cross: Tips For Safe Halloween During Pandemic

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RED CROSS News:

  • Skip Trick or Treat and other traditions that involve being in crowds this year  

ALBUQUERQUE — Halloween will be different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises skipping traditional trick-or-treating and other festivities involving crowds, which are high-risk for spreading the virus.

However, there are some low-risk activities you can do instead.  

“Though many traditional Halloween activities can actually put you at a high risk for viruses, there are plenty of safer ways to still enjoy the holiday,” Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council Adds To Halloweekend 2020 Fun With Several Pumpkin Carving Events

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LAAC News:

Join the Los Alamos Arts Council for an enchanted Halloween as carved pumpkins are added to the scarecrow displays on Central Avenue for a bit of festive autumn fun.

The community is invited to take part in the fun by bringing a carved to the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) booth from 2-4 p.m. Friday in front of Bennett’s Jewelers. From there, the pumpkins will be given a specific place to reside with the existing scarecrows and other select businesses downtown and in Central Park Square. Pumpkins will remain in place until 1 p.m. Sunday.

The pumpkins will not be lit this year, but their carved Read More

The Hill Stompers Celebrate 20 Years!

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The Hill Stompers performing at a Summer Concert in 2018. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

COMMUNITY News:

Twenty years ago in October 2000, the Hill Stompers held its first rehearsal around the pool table in the basement of one of its first members … and the rest, as they say, is history.

Their first gig was the 2000 Holiday Lights Parade where they played Washington Post and a handful of Christmas tunes.

Throughout the last two decades the Hill Stompers has grown from 15 to 45 fun-loving musicians and dancers. While decked out in tutus, feathers and sequins, they have entertained crowds Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Community Winds Concert

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Los Alamos Community Winds performs in concert Saturday afternoon in the north parking lot in Central Park Square. The concert features Los Alamos Clarinet Quintet, percussionist George Price, SaxAtomix and LACW Director Ted Vives on trombone with pianist Julian Chen. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos Clarinet Quintet performs Saturday afternoon in the Los Alamos Community Winds concert in the parking lot in Central Park Square. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Community Winds performs in concert Saturday afternoon in the parking lot in Central Park Read More

New Mexico Film Office Announces ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Season 3 To Begin Filming In New Mexico

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‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Season 3 is filming October 2020 through April 2021. Courtesy/NMFO

NMFO News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office announced Thursday that the TV series “Roswell, New Mexico” will return to New Mexico to film its third season.

Filming will take place October 2020 through April 2021. The show is produced by Warner Bros. Television and NM Talent Inc., and will film in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Albuquerque and Madrid.

“Roswell, New Mexico Season 3 is injecting thousands of dollars into the New Mexico economy, as well as employing hundreds of New Mexican crew members. It’s Read More

Free Registration For Los Alamos Halloweekend Drive-in Movie ‘Hocus Pocus’ Opens 2 p.m. Monday

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Los Alamos MainStreet News:

 
In honor of Halloweekend 2020, Los Alamos will be screening a drive-in movie version of the Disney Halloween classic, “Hocus Pocus” 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 in the Central Park Square North parking lot.
All ages are welcome for this free event, but registration is required in advance and opens at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.
Space will be limited. 
Courtesy of Central Park Square, each registered vehicle will be entitled to a free one-topping pizza at Time Out Pizza, adjacent to the parking area, with a validated Eventbrite ticket.
Each vehicle also will receive complimentary
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Posts From The Road: Asheville Pinball Museum

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Pinball Wizards: Patrons line up to play the pinball machines at the Asheville Pinball Museum. Those who are experts at pinball are known as pinball wizards, a term created in the 1960s rock opera Tommy. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Oldies: Machines in the museum from the 1930s and 40s are for display only and cannot be played. These beautiful vintage machines were all wood frames and legs and some were more ornate than current machines. Coin operated pinball machines were first developed in the 1930s. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Read More

Scenes From Community Pumpkin Patch At IHM Oct. 16-31

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The Community Pumpkin Patch opened for business Friday afternoon on the front lawn of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM) at 3700 Trinity Dr. The event runs through Oct. 31 and features pumpkins and gourds for sale, a maze and selfies. Funds raised support youth activities at the parish. The Community Pumpkin Patch is open 1-7 p.m. daily and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends. Everyone must follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask at all times. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Zach, left, and brother Wyatt like this pumpkin for Halloween carving. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Film Office: ‘THEM’ Completes Production In Santa Fe

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NMFO News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Film Office today announced that an episode of the TV series “THEM”, co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios, has completed production in Santa Fe.

The production employed approximately 250 New Mexico crew members, eight New Mexico principal actors and 50 New Mexico extras.

Craig William Macneill directed the episode.

“THEM”, written by Little Marvin, is set in 1953 and centers on a couple who move their family from North Carolina to Los Angeles. The family’s home becomes ground zero where malevolent forces both real and supernatural Read More