Entertainment

Betty’s Birthday Benefit Raises Funds For Senior Centers

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The Betty’s Birthday Benefit raised $447.51 for the Los Alamos and White Rock senior centers. A grant through Los Alamos MainStreet helped the nonprofit promote the event. LARSO agreed that every penny raised would be spent at Los Alamos and White Rock businesses. Gifts for the birthday drawing were donated by Lisa Hudston, Florence Riebe and Aimee Kern Neu. Ukulele players performing in White Rock include Doris Ford, Kathleen Logan and performing in Los Alamos Ellie Springfield Patricia Rathbone, Janet Harris, Elise Lee, Greg and Christine Rand. Courtesy photo

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2020 Tuesdays At The Pond Kicks Off Virtually Tonight

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Los Alamos Creative District News:

It’s time to kickoff the Tuesdays at the Pond music series. 

Join The Los Alamos Creative District tonight, June 16, for the kickoff of the 2020 Tuesdays at the Pond summer music performance series.

This year all performances will be virtual, and available for viewing by streaming YouTube videos through the Creative District website, www.CreativeLosAlamos.com or through the Facebook page CreativeLosAlamos.

Each performance will become available for viewing, 5-7 p.m., on the date scheduled below: 

  • June 16 – Los Alamos Jazz Project –
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New Mexico Governor Announces Film Council Members

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James D. Gollin

STATE News:

SANTA FE – A panel of experts and industry leaders have been appointed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham as members of the Governor’s Council on Film and Media Industries, Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today.

James D. Gollin will serves as Council Chair and work with Gov. Lujan Grisham, Secretary Keyes, and New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson and her staff, to reinvent the role of the Film Council, helping to ensure New Mexico sustains the industry’s growth and create higher-paying jobs.

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Zia Credit Union: Divino Live In Concert On Facebook June 19

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ZIA CU presents Divino in a virtual concert live on Facebook 7-8 p.m. Friday, June 19. Courtesy/ZIACU

ZIA Credit Union News:

One thing is for certain, this summer’s activities will look a lot different than they have in the past. When Zia Credit Union realized that due to the ongoing COVID gathering restrictions it wouldn’t be able to hold its annual Summer Music Fest in Española or sponsor an evening during the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, it decided to try something new.

The result is a virtual concert live on Facebook 7-8 p.m. Friday, June 19. The concert will feature Divino, a Northern New Read More

Los Alamos 2020 Virtual Summer Concerts Coming Soon

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Summer Concert News:

Sancre Productions announces the Los Alamos Summer 2020 Concert Series Presented by Toyota of Santa Fe will be presented virtually this summer. 

After receiving unanimous support from Los Alamos County Council members and the concert series business sponsors, Sancre Productions is announcing their plan to execute a virtual concert series for Los Alamos this summer. 

The 2020 virtual series will showcase some of the 2021 scheduled nationally-touring bands, adored local bands and of course, local fan favorite, Igor & The Red Elvises sponsored by Enterprise Bank Read More

Radio Play By Robert Benjamin Tackles Love During COVID

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THEATRE News:

“Hunker Down” is a 20-minute radio-play Los Alamos playwright Robert F. Benjamin performs with Pat Beck and Jim Sicilian on KRSN Radio Friday.

While sheltering in place, a widow of a certain age grapples for connection with a curmudgeonly recluse in this upbeat romantic comedy during COVID times.

“My newest play for live performance at the local Senior Centers will not be performed there live anytime soon because of the COVID closure,” Benjamin said. “I adapted the script into a radio-play that will be aired by KRSN Friday in conjunction with ‘Betty’s Birthday Benefit’ at the Los

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Los Alamos Creative District Announces Virtual Tuesdays At The Pond Summer Performance Line-Up

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Los Alamos Creative District News:

The Los Alamos Creative District has announced the schedule for the Tuesdays at the Pond summer ​performance series.

This year all performances will be virtual, and available for viewing by streaming YouTube videos through the Creative District website, ​www.CreativeLosAlamos.com.

Each performance will become available for viewing on the date scheduled below:

  • June 16 – Los Alamos Jazz Project – Jazz performance by local youth musicians
  • June 23 – Dr. Hall – original Blues, Folk and Americana music by Howard Hall and friends
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Los Alamos PRIDE Events Kick Off At 7 P.M. Today

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Writer/performer Quinn Alexander Fontaine’s live streamed solo show. begins at 7 p.m. today. Courtesy photo

By CHRISTINA OLDS

Friends of Los Alamos PRIDE

Los Alamos is looking forward to twice the PRIDE this year! We’re joining in online celebrations nationwide in June, and planning a whole new in-person pride for October during LGBTQ+ History Month so stay tuned for later this year, and join us for these great online events right around the corner.

Monday, June 8, 7 p.m. 

“Live streamed solo show” — Join us for Quinn Fontaine’s live streamed solo show. Join the Facebook livestream tonight here: Read More

Piñon Elementary End-Of-Year Parade May 27

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LAPS News:

Piñon Elementary will host its End-of-Year parade at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 27.

The parade will feature Piñon staff, the Piñon Panther, members of the Los Alamos Police and Fire departments, the Hillstompers and LAPS school buses will participate.

Piñon families are invited to come outside and social distance along the parade route. Remember to wear a mask, and Piñon gear.

Show your Panther pride with signs and noisemakers. The parade will follow a route near the school. The parade will start and end in the Piñon parking lot.

For more information, contact Stephanie Rittner at s.rittner@laschools.net Read More

LAHS Live Stream Spring Dance Show 7 P.M. Saturday

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School dance classes, under the direction of dance instructor Natasha Barkhudarova, invites the public to their Spring Dance Show at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 23.

Join the live stream event to view video dance projects created by the LAHS dance program students, celebrate dance program seniors and enjoy a Saturday night with your family.

For external visitors: a request has to be sent to n.barkhudarova@laschools.net before 6 p.m. the day of the show.

Link here to see this year’s spring show Saturday. And check out the video announcement before the performance. Read More