Entertainment

Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Mr. Holmes’

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“Mr. Holmes” may have left the local theater, but he will live on in the hearts of those who saw this film. We know Sherlock Holmes stories enough to know he is one who values reason, logic and true facts above all else. In this film, emotion, compassion and companionable friends find their place in his life, as well.

Ian McKellan expertly plays a 93-year-old Holmes (as well as a 63 year old Holmes). Laura Linney so inhabits the character and Irish accent of his housekeeper, Mrs. Munro, that we don’t recognize the actress in her first scenes. The brilliant young son, Read More

Upcoming Events Announced Commemorating 70th Anniversary Of End Of WWII

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:

Los Alamos Historical Society and Museum announces upcoming events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII:

LECTURE

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. Fuller Lodge.

New Mexico State Historian Rick Hendricks will talk about the role New Mexico played in World War II.

FILM

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. Fuller Lodge.

The Atomic Film Festival presents “Japan’s Longest Day,” a film about the decision to surrender.

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book signing

Thursday, Aug. 13, 5:30-7 p.m. Bethe House.

Reading and book signing with James Kunketka, Read More

UnQuarked, The Wine Room Schedule Of Events

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BUSINESS News:

 

UnQuarked, The Wine Room has a busy schedule planned for the next few weeks:

 

Sunday Opening – UnQuarked, The Wine Room is now open noon to 4 p.m. Sundays

 

Labor Day Weekend – The New Mexico Wine Festival at Bernalillo is no more. RIP. This year, you can hang out with us up here in the cool shade of the trees. We will be open Saturday, Sept. 5, noon to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, Sept. 6-7, noon to 6 p.m. Check back for details on entertainment, wine classes, and more.

 

Salsa Dancing – Every Wednesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

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Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo 2015 Underway!

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COUNTY News:

The annual Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo weekend is underway.

Saturday, Aug 8:

  • Festival & Fair at Ashley Pond Park 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Arts & Crafts Show at Fuller Lodge 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Parade on Central Avenue at 10 a.m.
  • County Fair Exhibits at Mesa Public Library 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Rodeo at Brewer Arena 2-5 p.m.
  • Cowboy Dinner at Posse Lodge at 5 p.m.
  • Band at Posse Lodge 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 9 

  • Rodeo at Brewer Arena 1-3 p.m.
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LAHS Grad Gary Cooper Performs In ‘Ordinary Days’

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Actor Gary Cooper, a Los Alamos High School graduate, is performing in the musical Ordinary Days at Santa Fe High School Theater. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

MUSICAL News:

Los Alamos High School graduate Gary Cooper is performing in the musical Ordinary Days at Santa Fe High School Theater at 2100 Yucca St. 

The story, set in New York City, follows four characters, Claire, Jason, Warren and Deb, exploring how their ordinary lives connect in the most amazing ways. The show includes 19 songs, which tell the story of these two men and two women.

Ordinary Days music and lyrics are Read More

The Derailers Are Rocking The Crowd At Pond Tonight

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The Derailers Band from Austin, Texas is rocking the crowd this evening at Ashley Pond Park as part of the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

People of all ages dance this evening to the sounds of The Derailers Band from Austin, Texas at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More

Tuesdays At The Pond: Marcos Cavalcante And Band

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Marcos Cavalcante

CREATIVE DISTRICT News:

The final Tuesdays at the Pond show is 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Ashley Pond Park. It features Marcos Cavalcante and Band.

Tuesdays at the Pond, a summer entertainment series, has brought a variety of entertainment acts to the Ashley Pond stage in downtown Los Alamos every Tuesday evening since June 2.

Marcos Cavalcante is a Brazilian guitar player, composer and arranger. He has a doctoral degree in classical guitar performance and literature and a master degree in music from Indiana University School of Music. His bachelor degree is in music composition Read More

Endurofest Free Concert At Bathtub Row Brewing With McCutcheon, Shaw And Healen Saturday

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Start and finish the fun at Bathtub Row Brewing 3-10 p.m. Saturday in Central Park Square with a Craft Beer Brewery Fiesta with Bathtub Row Brewing, Taos Mesa Brewing, Bosque Brewing, Santa Fe Brewing and Second Street Brewery. Boris and the Salt Licks headline 8-10 p.m. with a free concert with The Kakistocrats, Cali Shaw and the Sean Healen Band. Everyone is welcome. Courtesy photo Read More

Pajarito Beer And Band Party Aug. 15

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The community is invited to attend the Pajarito Beer And Band Party Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Ski Hill. Bathtub Activites include a Bike and Hike event 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op is serving beer noon to 5 p.m. and the Pajarito String Band is performing 2-4 p.m. with their Swing, Bluegrass and Pop sound. Courtesy photo

 
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