Entertainment

New Mexico Actors Lab Announces New Education Program

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ACTORS LAB News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Actors Lab announces a new program of workshops for theater professionals and aspiring theater professionals, with an added bonus of a Camera Acting Workshop taught by Robert Benedetti. 

As Emily Rankin, NMAL’s Artistic Director, says: “Step into our Laboratory! At the Actors Lab, we believe in the power of experimentation and exploration. We nurture and develop lifelong learning through the lens of theatrical storytelling, teaching students of all ages. We value the imagination, creativity, and empathy that the artform of theatre provides.” Read More

‘The Cosmic Trigger’ Coming To SALA For Special Los Alamos Premiere May 8 & 9

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SALA News:

SALA Los Alamos Event Center will host a special premiere weekend of The Cosmic Trigger, the newest documentary from award-winning filmmaker Larry L. Sheffield. The film will be shown for the first time here at SALA in Los Alamos at 7 p.m., Friday, May 8, and at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., Saturday, May 9, with Larry L. Sheffield joining audiences at SALA for a live Q&A.

Larry is no stranger to Los Alamos or to SALA audiences. Over the years, he has brought previous films here that explore New Mexico’s atomic and aerospace history, and we are excited to welcome him back for this special event. Read More

DALA To Host Annual Spring Gala Event Ahead Of ‘Neverland’ Ballet Premier April 25

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Scene from dress rehearsal ahead of Saturday’s performance. Courtesy/DALA

Courtesy/DALA

DALA News:

Dance Arts Los Alamos presents Neverland, a new two-act ballet at 7 p.m., April 25, and 2 p.m., April 26, at Duane Smith Auditorium. This original full-length production re-imagines the beloved characters of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy, Captain Hook, and many more in an all-new adventure story inspired by J.M. Barrie’s classic tales, promising a thrilling theatrical experience suitable for all ages.

The performance will feature the advanced levels of DALA’s ballet program, showcasing Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 24-30, 2026

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for April 24–30, 2026:

Friday, April 24, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 4-7-26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
  • 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
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Three Los Alamos High School Thespians Nominated For 2026 Enchantment Awards

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EDUCATION News:

The 2026 Enchantment Awards nominees have been announced and include three Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students who performed in this year’s production of Mean Girls.

2026 Enchantment Awards nominees from LAHS:

  • Best actress nominee: Maici E. Guise;
  • Best supporting actor nominee: Zachary Sestric; and
  • Best supporting actress nominee: Aubrey Ruston.

The complete announcement of all nominees is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9AOapdwpO4. 

The 2026 Enchantment Awards production is 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. Read More

High Desert Winds Santa Fe Spring Concert May 17

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Ricardo A. Hernandez
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor
High Desert Winds Santa Fe

CONCERT News:

High Desert Winds Santa Fe (HDWSF) will present its Spring 2026 Concert, a tribute to mothers and other prominent women, at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave., in Santa Fe.

This concert features Suite from ‘Maria de Buenos Aires’ and guest conductor Jan Gaynor, conducting ‘Blessed Are They’ by Johannes Brahms.

Other selections include:

  • Tuttarana by Esmail
  • Cyrus the Great by K.L. King
  • First Suite in Eb for Military Band by Holst
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YIMBY Adventure Film Festival Returns To SALA May 16

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YIMBY News:

The 2026 Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival—Los Alamos’s adventure film festival—returns on May 16, 5-7 p.m. at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, bringing a 90-minute lineup of award-winning, family-friendly short films as inspiring for adults as they are fun for kids.

This year’s program features standout selections from the Banff Mountain Film Festival and other acclaimed festivals, showcasing everything from adaptive mountain biking and backyard exploration to environmental storytelling from around the world.

While the films are curated with young viewers Read More

Los Alamos High School To Host Arts & Music Festival

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LAPS News:

The community is invited to enjoy an evening of arts and music at the annual Arts & Music Festival hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools (LAHS). This event will take place at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at LAHS 1300 Diamond Drive.

The evening will include concerts by elementary, middle school and high school choirs as well as band and orchestra performances. The LAMS and LAHS jazz bands will also perform, along with several groups from the Jazz Project.

Artwork by students across the district will be on display.

This event is free and open to the public.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has Read More

2026 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Lineup Reveal

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COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions are proud to announce the 2026 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series lineup. The series will be held every Friday from May 22nd through August 28th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, at Ashley Pond Park, Los Alamos, NM.

There will be food vendors offering a variety of cuisines, local nonprofit organizations sharing information, and incredible music across multiple genres all summer long—featuring nationally touring bands and the best bands that New Mexico’s music scene has to offer. The best part of all: the Los Alamos Read More