Entertainment

The SaxAtomix To Present Winter Melodies Feb. 25

COMMUNITY News:

The SaxAtomix will present Winter Melodies at the White Rock Senior Center during noon lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 25. 

Music will range from Mozart to Mancini. Also included are humorous takes on Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the William Tell Overture. Rounding out the program are Spanish, Irish, and Jazz numbers. 

Admission is free. To reserve a noontime meal, contact the White Rock Senior Center at 505.672.2034, or go to larso.org/meal-services.

The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. They have been playing Read More

Santa Fe Film Festival Goes Statewide

Santa Fe Film Festival Executive Director Frank O’Mahony

Santa Fe Film Festival News:

SANTA FE – At an event in the State Legislature, the Santa Fe Film Festival announced that its February 2027 season will show movies and produce events at over a dozen independent movie theaters across the state. It means that New Mexicans can see the most innovative, creative and powerful movies from around the world in their own town.

“We are so excited to create this festival anchored in Santa Fe but to be experienced across the state, from Santa Fe to Silver City, Tucumcari to Taos, Albuquerque to Artesia,” Read More

SFO: Opera Makes Sense – Family Concerts!

SFO News:

The thrill of opera isn’t exclusively reserved for adults! Opera Makes Sense was created for children ages 3 to 5 to explore the world of opera through music and family-friendly storytelling.

The talented Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera will present an exciting learning environment through opera performances and book readings.

Schedule:

Saturday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m.
Santa Fe Public Library – Main
145 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m.
Placitas Community Library
453 Hwy 165, Placitas, NM 87043

Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m.
Santa Fe Public Library – Read More

Olions ‘Mean Girls’ Opens Friday At Smith Auditorium

By KELLY DOLEJSI
Los Alamos

“Will she braid your hair? Will she eat your heart?”

Have all your questions about Regina George answered this month as the Los Alamos High School Olions present Mean Girls, based on the Paramount Pictures film of the same name.

The musical — written by Tina Fey, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and music by Jeff Richmond — will hit the stage Feb. 20 through March 1, with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays at Duane Smith Auditorium, 1300 Diamond Drive. The understudy show will be Friday, Feb. 27.

Tickets at $20/$10 students are available at the door Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Feb. 13-19, 2026

PAC 8 News:

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

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Feb. 13-19, 2026

Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 2-10-26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
  • 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
  • 8
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Turnpike Troubadours To Perform At 2026 State Fair

NMSF News:

The New Mexico State Fair (NMSF) has announced that Turnpike Troubadours will kick off the 2026 New Mexico State Fair’s rodeo-concert series Friday, Sept. 11. Turnpike Troubadours’ performance will follow PRCA Xtreme Bulls.

Known for chart-topping hits like “Good Lord Lorrie”, “7&7” and “Diamonds and Gasoline”, Turnpike Troubadours have built a devoted following and earned widespread critical acclaim throughout their career.

Coming off the surprise release of their 2025 album The Price of Admission, Turnpike Troubadours have continued to cement their legacy as one Read More

State Fair Announces Ian Munsick To Perform At 2026 Fair

NMSF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Rising country star Ian Munsick will bring his high-energy, Western-inspired sound to the 2026 New Mexico State Fair, adding a must-see concert to this year’s fair lineup. Ian Munsick will take the stage following PRCA Xtreme Bulls Saturday, Sept. 12.

Known for blending modern country with the spirit of the American West, Munsick has quickly made a name for himself with fan-favorite hits, powerful live performances and a style that honors his Wyoming roots. His appearance at the New Mexico State Fair promises an unforgettable night of music for country fans of all ages. Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Feb. 6-12, 2026

PAC 8 News:

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

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Feb. 6-12, 2026:

Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 1-27-26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
  • 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
  • 8 p.m.
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Posts From The Road: Downtown Denver

Morning View in Downtown Denver: A view of the morning light on a cold Sunday morning below beautiful blue skies. Downtown was bustling with football fans from Denver as well as many New England fans. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Simon & Garfunkel Music: The Simon & Garfunkel Story included two hours of the duo’s famous hits, along with projected images and a story narrative by the singers. In addition to music and visual production, the singers told the story of the origins and rise to fame of Simon & Garfunkel between each song. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

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Review: The Game Is Afoot In LALT’s Bird In The Hand

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

The game is afoot at Betty Ehart Senior Center. Los Alamos Little Theater set up the pieces like dominoes; they zig and zag through multiple floors and rooms in the senior center, and only when the game is completed, and all the dominoes have fallen, can the whole picture really be seen.

Here’s the premise: A scientist has created an encryption and a decryption system that are hotly desired by the U.S. and Russia. A CIA-like organization has launched an operation to get it. However, it quickly becomes apparent that there is much more Read More