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Cinema Cindy Reviews… Sully

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Cinema Cindy Reviews… Sully
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
 
“Sully” retells the story of the “Miracle on the Hudson”, the survival of 155 souls on board a flight forced to land in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. The film is based on the book “Highest Duty” written by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot of that plane.
 
Sully’s story is fraught with complications. Framing its telling are interviews with investigators from the National Transportation and Safety Board: the challenges to his decision to risk a water landing; the insinuation that he took an unnecessary risk with that
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‘Opera On The Rocks’ Returns To Bandelier Sept. 24

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BANDELIER News:
 
For the fifth year, the Los Alamos Opera Guild of The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera, Inc., Atomic City Transit, and Bandelier National Monument will be presenting “Opera on the Rocks” at the Juniper Campground Amphitheater. This year it will be the evening of Saturday, Sept. 24.
 
In previous years the music has been by Mozart, but this year Zarzuelas, excerpts from traditional Spanish opera, will be featured. There will also be food, beverages, and a craft table for kids. Tickets are now available at the Guild’s
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Taste Of Rio Rancho Set For Oct. 22

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RIO RANCHO News:
 
RIO RANCHO ― Taste what Rio Rancho restaurants have to offer at the 6th Annual Taste of Rio Rancho, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at Santa Ana Star Center at 3001 Civic Center Cirle NE.
 
Back again this year is the exclusive Pre-taste ticket, with early access 4-5:30 p.m. and more than 25 Rio Rancho restaurants taking part in this year’s event, which will provide attendees with free samples of their signature foods while supplies last.  
 
Tickets are priced at $10 for General Admission (5:30-7:30 p.m.), $20
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Sign Up Now To Participate In Los Alamos’ Trick-Or-Treat On MainStreet Oct. 28

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Courtesy photo
 
LACDC News:
 
Get those costumes ready! Halloweekend returns Oct.28-29 to haunt Los Alamos when Los Alamos MainStreet hosts Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet 4-6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28 in the downtown area.
 
Central Avenue and Main Street from 15th to 20th Streets are closed to auto traffic and become a safe pedestrian area where local businesses and organizations distribute candy to costumed families.
 
While businesses in the downtown area open their doors to the public, this also is an opportunity for businesses
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Final Summer Concert Of Season Features Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys At Pond Tonight

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Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys perform at Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today to end this season’s Summer Concert Series. Courtesy photo
 
By RUSS GORDON
Los Alamos Concert Promoter

Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys will play Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today. The weather should be dry and warmer so come on out for a classy night of dancin’ and romancin’ to what is one of the top bands in country, alt-country and rockabilly in the WORLD!

I swear that’s the truth. check him out on youtube and his website. Chuck was the founder, lead guitarist and vocalist for the band, BR549. Read More

NM Philharmonic Fundraising: Carmina Burana!

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NMP News:
 
The New Mexico Philharmonic and the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus solidify artistic collaboration with a Fundraising Special Concert to benefit the New Mexico Philharmonic. The musicians of the orchestra graciously partake in the fundraising by donating a portion of their services.
 
This special fundraising concert is the opening concert of the 2016-2017 season and it features alongside the New Mexico Philharmonic the Young Musician Initiative Children Chorus and the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus under the baton of Roger Melone. For more info, see nmphil.org
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Atomic City Children’s Theater Auditions For 2017 Junior Theater Festival West Field Trip To Sacramento

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ACCT News:
 
Atomic City Children’s Theater (ACCT), the Los Alamos Public Schools’ award winning after-school theater program, is excited to announce auditions for their Junior Theater Festival West (JTF West) field trip to Sacramento, Calif. in February 2017.
 
Auditions are 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 in the Mountain Elementary School gymnasium, and are open all students in the Los Alamos or White Rock area between the ages of 8-18. Registration begins at 1 p.m.
 
JTF West activities begin with an adjudicated performance on Saturday
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Museum Hill Hosts Free-For-All Community Day Celebration Sept. 25

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MUSEUM HILL News:

  • Numerous Activities Planned for the Whole Family on September 25, 2016

SANTA FE – The Museum Hill Partners of Santa Fe announce their third annual Museum Hill Community Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 25, Admission to the Museum Hill Museums and related activities are free all day.

Comprising the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, the Museum of International Folk Art, the Museum of Indian Art and Culture, and the National Park Service, the Museum Hill Partners work together to draw tourists and residents Read More

‘Opera On The Rocks’ At Bandelier Sept. 24

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COMMUNITY News:

For the fifth year, the Los Alamos Opera Guild of The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera, Inc., Atomic City Transit and Bandelier National Monument are presenting “Opera On The Rocks” at the Juniper Campground Amphitheater. This year it will be the evening of Saturday, Sept. 24.

In previous years the music has been by Mozart, but this year Zarzuelas, excerpts from traditional Spanish opera, will be featured. There also will be food, beverages and a craft table for kids. Tickets are available at the Guild’s website. 

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