Entertainment

Missoula Children’s Theater Presents ‘The Jungle Book’

Young thespians audition for last year’s production. Courtesy/MCT
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT), through the Los Alamos Arts Council’s sponsorship, will present its production of “The Jungle Book” to Los Alamos.

Auditions were held Monday and those who received a part will spend the week rehearsing the musical and perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Crossroads Bible Church. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for children age 12 and younger.  

This is more than an opportunity to get on stage, it is a chance for young thespians Read More

Tuesdays At The Pond Features Opera

LACDC News:

Tuesdays at the Pond this week features Opera at the Pond, 7 p.m. at Ashley Pond. Tuesdays at the Pond, a summer entertainment series, runs through Aug. 11. It brings a variety of entertainment acts to the Ashley Pond stage in downtown Los Alamos every Tuesday evening.

Singers Christina Martos (soprano), Carlos Archuleta (baritone), and Olivia Hakel (mezzo soprano) will be joined by award winning pianist John Rangel for an evening of opera and musical theater favorites. The performance will include selections from Carmen, The Barber of Seville, Porgy and Bess, Les Miserables Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Ant-Man’

By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

The movie “Ant-Man” about another of Marvel Comic’s Avengers, opened Friday.

Vastly entertaining, the film not only has several funny lines, it also takes one’s imagination to the micro-reality of the insect world. Interestingly enough, the character of Ant-Man first appeared in Marvel’s Premiere #47-48 in 1979.

The idea of a movie featuring this superhero has been in the works since 1980.

In this film version, Michael Douglas plays the original Ant-Man, Dr. Hank Pym. He is older and weaker now; he needs someone to don the Ant-Man costume and stop his former Read More

Invitation For Sundae And Show At Y Camp July 23

Courtesy/YMCA

Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA wants to thank the community for its support of the Y’s Annual Campaign.

At its Summer Camp, one in five youth receive some type of financial assistance in order to attend theenriching program and as a small token of appreciation, the Y invites community members to see their support in action.

Courtesy/YMCA

The Camp’s “World Tour” dance performance is 6 pm, Thursday, July 23 at Aspen Elementary School Gymnasium, 2182 33rd St. in Los Alamos.

Summer Camp’s theme was “Passport to Adventure” so community members will get to see five 3-minute Read More

Stooges Takes Audience Captive At Summer Concert

The crowd dances to the Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Rowan T. Lumb/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series promoter Russ Gordon dazzles the crowd. Photo by Rowan T. Lumb/ladailypost.com

 

By ROWAN THOMAS LUMB
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Stooges took the audience captive Friday night at Ashley Pond Park.

An exciting, and jazzy show kept concert goers engaged and awake with booming tuba parts, shrilling mellophone, and a slew of solos from keyboard, percussion, guitar, and trombone.

Anyone with an affinity for brass was Read More

Blue Window Bistro Announces Menu For July 25 ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!

Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Mark your calendar for ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!, a festive event taking place 6-10 pm. Saturday, July 25 at Fuller Lodge.

All proceeds raised at ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!, a fundraiser of the Los Alamos Rotary STARS, will support a shelter for the parents of children receiving treatment in Juarez, Mexico who are forced by poverty to sleep on the street while their children are in the hospital.

The Blue Window Bistro, a Gold sponsor and caterer of the event, has announced the menu as follows (subject to change):

  • Salsa/dip bar (six or so different salsas, queso, guacamole)
  • Tilapia
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Stooges Brass Band Plays Ashley Pond Park Tonight

The Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans is playing at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

 

By RUSS GORDON, Producer
Summer Concert Series

The Stooges Brass Band from New Orleans plays at 7 p.m. today at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos. They will play and the crowd will party.

This is going to be an amazing, high energy show from Treme. Those of you who dug the TV show “Treme” or have been to Mardi Gras or any of the almost weekly parades in N.O. know you’re in for an incredible night. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’re probably Read More

Culturally Rich Fiestas de Taos July 17-19

Kids in period costumes at a previous Fistas de Taos. Courtesy photo

TAOS News:

As one of the most culturally rich towns in the U.S.,Taos is celebrating its annual Fiestas de Taos July 17-19, featuring three full days of festive events in honor of the feast days of Taos’ Catholic patron saints, St. Anne and St. James (Santa Ana y Santiago).

Fiestas de Taos features live music – much of it, donated by local talent – traditional dances, parades, and special presentations along with food and crafts vendors and activities for children. A Fiesta Queen is traditionally selected among local contenders Read More

Los Alamos Summer Students Perform At Tuesday’s Karaoke Night

Los Alamos summer students sing during Tuesday’s Karaoke night at the Pajarito Brewpub. Photo by Rowan Thomas Lumb/ladailypost.com
 
By ROWAN THOMAS LUMB
Los Alamos Daily Post

Karaoke night at the Pajarito Brewpub was in full effect Tuesday night.

“LoveShack” by The B-52’s, “PokerFace” by Lady Gaga and “Tell Me Baby” by the Chili Peppers are a few among the many songs that were performed.

The Karaoke Master took control of the evening announcing each participant with a playful cat call or a laughing mock announcer bit. Energy from the crowd was probably the most integral part of the Read More

This Week At The Reel Deal

By JIM O’DONNELL
Reel Deal Theater

“Summer at the Movies,” sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank, continues at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. so be sure to come early, as these free movies have filled to capacity in the past. Film titles are listed at the bottom of this column.

New Reduced ticket prices:

  • Matinees before 6 p.m. for everyone $7.50
  • Evenings after 6 p.m.
    • Adults: $8.75
    • Seniors 60 and over: $7.50
    • Students (ID may be required) $7.50
    • Children 12 and under: $7.50
  • 3D surcharge: $2

This Friday we are opening Trainwreck  (From the director Judd Read More