Entertainment

Adobe Rose Theatre Presents ‘Lobby Hero’

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THEATRE News:

The Adobe Rose Theatre in Santa Fe will present ‘Lobby Hero’ by Kenneth Lonergan and directed by Staci Robbins Sept. 8-25.

Lobby Hero – nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play, tells the story of Jeff, a luckless young security guard trying to get his life together after being thrown out of the Navy.

But the lobby proves to be no sanctuary from the world, as Jeff is drawn into a local murder investigation involving his supervisor, a tightly wound young man called upon to bear witness against his troubled brother, and an overzealous and Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘Pete’s Dragon’

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By Cynthia Biddlecomb
Los Alamos
 
“Pete’s Dragon” is a Disney live action movie that opened Aug. 12.
 
Like its predecessor, an animated feature in 1977, it features a 10-year-old lost boy and the (CGI-animated) furry dragon who protects him during the six years he’s in the deep forest. It is a family drama appropriate for elementary aged kids up through adults. Nobody dies, but there is some heartbreak, and scary situations for little kids. The movie opens with Pete in the back seat of his parents’ station wagon as they go on a camping adventure.
 
Five-year-old Pete
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‘Granite Mountain’ Filming At Urban Park Friday

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COUNTY News:

“GraniteMountain” is filming approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at Urban Park. There will be no loud noises, stunts or special effects conducted as part of filming this scene.

“Granite Mountain” has obtained a permit to reserve all Urban Park facilities, including the pavilion, all fields (soccer/baseball), courts (basketball, volleyball, tennis) and parking spaces connected to the park. The production will block off and sign areas not accessible to the public during filming.

Beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 through Read More

YMCA PiYo Live® Rave Saturday

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YMCA News:
 
The Family YMCA is excited to host its first PiYo Live® Rave this Saturday at the main Y studio.
 
Join them for a special Glow in the Dark black-light Piyo Live® class! PiYo is a fast-paced, high intensity, FUN workout that blends the strength and toning of Pilates, the balance and stretching of yoga, and the high-energy cardio of dance in a challenging format that will totally rock your world.
 
Wear your white and neon! Glow bracelets at the door. PiYo Live® is for all levels, members and non-members are welcome!
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Cinema Cindy Reviews Ben-Hur

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By Cynthia Biddlecomb
Los Alamos
 
“Ben-Hur”, a fifth re-make based on the 1880 novel, was released Friday, Aug. 19. Did it need to be remade? Perhaps not—attempts made in 2003 and 2010 bombed.
 
The best-selling novel was first made into a film in 1907 and again in 1925. Our favorite version came out in 1959 staring Charlton Heston, winning 11 Oscars. So why make a new one? Modern film technology can make a better chariot race. The tag line for the recent release is “Brother against brother. Slave against Empire.”
 
Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) and Messala Severus (Toby
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DALA Opens Auditions For Nutcracker On ‘The Hill’

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Scene from Nutcracker on ‘The Hill’. Courtesy photo
 
DALA News:
 
Dance Arts Los Alamos, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and dance education studio in Los Alamos opens auditions for Nutcracker on “The Hill”.
 
Conception of the production began in January 2015 in association with The Los Alamos Historical Society. Artistic Director Jonathan Guise brings new life to the classic tale of The Nutcracker by entwining it with the true historical characters involved in the historic Manhattan Project.
 
Auditions
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Pipe Band Plays Ashley Pond Pavilion Wednesday

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The Albuquerque & Four Corners pipes and drums bagpipe band’s logo on the bass drum. Photo by TK Thompson

MUSIC News:

Weather permitting, The Albuquerque & Four Corners pipes and drums bagpipe band is set to perform 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday in the pavilion at Ashley Pond Park.

The band is committed to promoting the listening pleasure and ongoing education of bagpipe music and invites the community to attend this free event. Read More

Letter To The Editor: A Positive Experience

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Movie production underway Wednesday on Rover Boulevard. Photo by Terry Foxx
 
By TERRY FOXX
Los Alamos

I am probably like many of you and wondered why New Mexico would support the film industry by giving them a rebate. I had an opportunity to find out recently when the No Exit Films requested to use our house to film scenes for “Granite Mountain.” Why they chose our house I don’t know and I must say I was a little hesitant at first. However, the Location Manager explained the process and we consented.

The process took three days to set up, shoot, and take down. Everyone whom I interacted Read More

Jim Lauderdale And Higher Ground Perform Tonight

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Jim Lauderdale performs at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
 
MUSIC News:

Two-time Grammy-winning singer and master songwriter Jim Lauderdale is both a “songwriter’s songwriter,” who’s written/co-written many modern classics for iconic artists, as well as an intuitive sideman, who’s enhanced the music of a bevy of esteemed musicians.

Lauderdale will be in concert at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Also on the bill is local bluegrass band Higher Ground. The concert is part of the free Los Alamos Summer Concert Series.

As a solo artist, since 1986 up until now, he’s created Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews Suicide Squad

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“Suicide Squad” is this late summer’s hit action flick, despite its poor reviews. It’s packed with super bad guys (coerced into helping the good guys), mostly derivative special effects, and enough character development to not be a total waste of your time. Oh, and it is colorful, with special 3D effects. There is some bad language and a lot of violence. In fact, every kind of weapon gets used in this film.

Movie poster for ‘Suicide Squad’.

The bad guy criminals are, themselves, weapons, tools at the disposal of the U. S. military. Each has his or her Read More