Entertainment

This Week At The Reel Deal

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By JIM O’DONNELL
Real Deal Theater

This Friday we are opening The 33. The Good Dinosaur, Mockingjay, Part 2, and Krampus (by the way it’s definitely an off-beat Christmas film but it’s also funny, entertaining and scary.) will hold for another week.

Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens opens Thursday, Dec. 17. Tickets are now on sale at our box office.

Now is the season for many excellent films to open limited in theaters just before the end of the year in the hopes they will be nominated Jan. 14, 2016. The 88th Academy Awards ceremony is Feb. 28, 2016.

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Christmas Sights And Sounds In White Rock

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The annual holiday extravaganza at 334 Garver Lane in White Rock is dazzling motorists as they line the block, tune their radio to 93.7 FM, listen to Christmas Carols and watch the lights blink in rhythm. Homeowners John and Cindy Hollabaugh have once again transformed their home into a neighborhood sensation. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Annual Christmas scene at 334 Garver Lane in White Rock. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

Annual Christmas scene at 334 Garver Lane in White Rock. Photo by Jennifer Bartram

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Pajarito Film Club Awards Mockumentary Prizes

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The winners circle Sunday at the Los Alamos Nature Center, from left, Daren Savage, Kaity Burke and Tommy Stepan and emcee David Dunn. All winners were awarded certificates produced by Mercedes Martinez and Chamber Checks compliments of the Los Alamos Creative District. Courtesy/LACC

The Los Alamos Nature Center rolled out the red carpet Sunday for the Pajarito Film Club Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet Mockumentary Contest Premier. Courtesy/LACC

PFC News:

The Pajarito Film Club hosted its first film contest premier Sunday, Dec. 6 at The Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

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Planetarium Showing ‘Exoplanets’ Film This Weekend

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Exoplanets poster. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Pajarito Environmental Education Center is bringing Exoplanets back to the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium at 2 p.m., Dec. 12 and Dec. 13.

Exoplanets takes audiences on a journey to observeplanets beyond our solar systemand uncover the science and astronomy behind their discovery. This full-dome film was produced by Casper Planetarium.

Tickets may be purchased by phone or at the nature center for $6 for adults and $4 for children. This movie is recommended for ages four and up. The movie starts promptly at 2 p.m. and seating is limited.

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LA Mountaineers Potpourri/Holiday Party Dec. 16

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Jason Halladay stands on top of the Great Potato in New Mexico. Courtesy photo

LA MOUNTAINEERS News:

Canyoneering in Moab, rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, climbing the Snake Dike in Yosemite, skiing the Canterbury Club Ski Fields in New Zealand, climbing the Via Ferratas in Europe, and climbing the Great Potato in New Mexico: a “potpourri” of exciting, diverse adventures by the Los Alamos Mountaineers will be featured in this month’s club meeting.

The annual Mountaineers Potpourri is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.16 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

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LALT Announces Auditions For Lions In Illyria

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LALT News:
 
The Los Alamos Little Theatre announces auditions for Lions in Illyria, by Robert Kauzlaric, directed by Jess Cullinan and produced by John Cullinan.
 
Schedule:
 
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2-4 p.m. or Monday, Dec. 14, 7-9 p.m. (attend either)
Callbacks: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.
At the Little Theatre Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St. 
 
This play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night for all ages, starring animals. Separated from her brother by a storm
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Luminaria Walk Brightens Local Stables Sunday

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Marshmallow roasters enjoy a luminaria fire Sunday at the Los Alamos Stables during the annual Luminaria Walk, which features farolitos and luminarias, hayrides, hot drinks and treats furnished by stable owners. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Hayriders take in the lights. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Farolitos light up the night Sunday at the Los Alamos Stables. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Holiday lights line the Los Alamos Stables. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Louie the miniature mule in holiday finery.
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Scenes From Winterfest 2015

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It was a crisp winter day on Winterfest Saturday. The many events brought out a big crowd to celebrate the season. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Youngsters crowd around Santa at CB FOX Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A young man ponders his Christmas wish. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Santa and his pal Samantha, who stepped out from behind the CB FOX candy counter to chat. Santa shared the secret information that his middle name is Bob with Sam and the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Cipriano
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2015 Holiday Lights Parade Winners Announced

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The annual Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue was delayed for about 40 minutes this evening while police removed a parked vehicle without license plates parked along the parade route near the Los Alamos Post Office, but the wait didn’t dampen the spirits of these young audience members. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
The First Place winning float by New Beginnings Fellowship featured a snow machine, smoking chimney, costumed riders, music and more. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Riders on the New Beginnings float. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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DALA’s Nutcracker On The Hill Draws Full House

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Bryan Jenkins and Melina Burnside as Cavalier and the Sugar Plum Fairy in Nutcracker on the Hill 2015 opened Friday evening, with more performances at 2 p.m. today and Sunday in Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Scott Doebling
 
DALA’s Nutcracker on the Hill 2015 opened Friday evening to a packed house and ended with a standing ovation at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from Friday’s opening of DALA’s Nutcracker on the Hill 2015. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. today and Sunday in Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by
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