Entertainment

Los Alamos ScienceFest Brings Science And History To Life With Spy Activities, Drones And Rockets July 14-17

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SCIENCEFEST News:
 
Now in its ninth year, the Los Alamos ScienceFest is unlocking the mysteries behind the enigmatic Manhattan Project with three days of spy themed tours and activities, fascinating STEM exhibits, live music and entertainment, drone competitions, a rare hike on LANL property and much more July 14–17 in Los Alamos.
The once “secret city” of Los Alamos will unleash the mystery surrounding the Manhattan Project of World War II, beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14 with the guided New Mexico True Atomic City Spy Tour. The tour is also available at the same time
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Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Central Intelligence’

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“Central Intelligence” is a light and humorous spy movie pairing regular guy Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart) with hard-body CIA agent Bob Stone (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). The movie is entertaining and often delightful, if also occasionally silly. This duo could make future buddy movies; they play off each other well.

Movie poster for ‘Central Intelligence.’ Courtesy photo

Calvin and his high school sweetheart, now wife, a smart lawyer named Maggie (Danielle Nicolet), live a comfortable lifestyle. Calvin is a “forensic accountant” who just got Read More

It Was A Craig Martin Experience At The Pond Tuesday

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Craig Martin Experience played the Pond Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Aaron Anderson, keyboards; Rob Heineman, bass; John Frary, drums. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Carl Hagelberg blows. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Mike Rogers, guitar, Quinn Marksteiner, alto saxophone, Carl Hagelberg, trumpet; Craig Martin, tenor saxophone. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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‘Prince Of Bebop’ Greg Abate Plays Pond 7 p.m. Today!

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‘Prince Of Bebop’ Greg Abate Plays Pond 7 p.m. Today! Courtesy photo
 
By RUSS GORDON, Promoter
Summer Concert Series

A traveling jazz master, Greg Abate returns to Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. today.

Greg plays around about 225 shows a year, all over the world. He’s been dubbed the “Prince of bebop” by the Washington Post and is one of the top saxophonists in the world. His music is mostly bebop and modern jazz fusion; the sound made famous by his early influences, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Paul Desmond.

After high school in Rhode Island, Greg studied and graduated from the famed Berklee School Read More

Update: ‘Granite Mountain’ Film: Fire, Smoke And Loud Helicopters At Pajarito Mountain

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COUNTY News:

“Granite Mountain” is a motion picture based on the real-life Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite group of wildland firefighters that courageously battled one of the worst wildfires in history to save an Arizona town.

The production is based at Pajarito Mountain through Wednesday, July 29 and will be producing the following special effects and impacts:

  • FIRE on Pajarito Mountain, film crews under direct supervision of the Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Division, will produce controlled ground fire. Current dates for ground fire are June 21, June 27 and June 28.

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LALT Acting And Directing Workshops June 25-July 2

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LALT News:

 

 
Joanne Camp and Shepard Sobel will present a two-day Acting and Directing workshop on consecutive Saturdays, June 25 and July 2 at the Performing Arts Center in Los Alamos.
 
Each instructional day will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. On the first day (first weekend), participants will separate into two groups, with each group following a separate instructional track in the workshop.

 

The first group will consist of actors, who will work with Camp on techniques and exercises to enhance
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Filming At Pajarito Mountain Producing Smoke – No Fire

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COUNTY News:

Do not be alarmed if smoke appears to be coming directly from Pajarito Mountain this week. It is a special effect for a scene simulating a wildland fire for “Granite Mountain,” a motion picture based on the real-life Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite group of wildland firefighters that courageously battled one of the worst wildfires in history to save an Arizona town.

“Granite Mountain” will be on location at Pajarito Mountain through Wednesday, June 29.

The smoke produced for all fire scenes is a natural, water-based compound that produces a vapor that looks like real smoke, Read More

CME Plays Ashley Pond Pavilion 7 p.m. Tuesday

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At 7 p.m. this Tuesday, June 21, Super Summer Solstice Spectacular with ‘SeeME’ at the Ashley Pond Pavilion! CME takes the stage for two hours of uptempo and funky jazz. It’s a free concert that is part of the Tuesdays at the Pond series sponsored by the Los Alamos Creative District. Bring dinner, a blanket or a lawn chair, and enjoy some cool jazz to herald the arrival of summer. Photo by Skip Wecksung
 
About CME:

A solid rhythm section, powerful horns, innovative harmonies, and a ripping repertoire…

CME is an informal group of musicians who have been playing jazz together since Read More

Igor And Red Elvises Lunch At Los Alamos Co+op

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Igor and the Red Elvises eating lunch today at the Los Alamos Co+op Market. Their drummer said they eat at the Co+op whenever they are in town. The Co+op is at 95 Entrada Dr. Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The Deli Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Photo by Karen Kendall Read More