Entertainment

Enjoy Gourmet Cheese at Opera on the Rocks and Support Local and International Projects

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Members of the Los Alamos Rotary STARS set up their cheese platters at last year’s Opera on the Rocks. Photo by Katy Korkos

ROTARY News:

What goes better with a night of fine wine and opera, than gourmet cheese, fruit and chocolate?

The Los Alamos Rotary STARS (Service to All Rotary Satellite) will participate in Saturday’s Opera on the Rocks at Bandelier for a second year, where they will provide gourmet cheese plates for donations. Opera on the Rocks, Bandelier’s signature event, will take place at 5 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 20. Don Quixote Distillery & Winery and Black Mesa Winery will offer Read More

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Presents ULLR Fest Sept. 20

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PMSA News:

Nine New Mexico breweries will be attending UllrFest at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20.
 
This is an opportunity to support your local community ski area and enjoy fine New Mexico craft beer. $10 includes logo pint and one fill.
 
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Contestants Get Their Geek On At Saturday’s ScienceFest Nerdy Costume Contest

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These three geeks prefer to remain nameless, but sources say they helped organize this year’s weeklong ScienceFest event from their secret headquarters in the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and LA MainStreet – including Saturday’s popular Nerdy Costume Contest at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Luke Adkins is the winner in Saturday’s nerdy costume contest in the 10 and under catagory on the basis of audience applause. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
The winner of the adult geek contest reacts to her victory.
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Lyrics And Libations Adds Festive Atmosphere At ScienceFest Saturday At Ashley Pond Park

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Ron Dolin of Don Quixote Distillery and Winery in White Rock offers samples to a visitor to his booth at Ashley Pond Park on the final day of this year’s weeklong ScienceFest event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
 
DK and the Affordables entertain the ScienceFest crowd Saturday at the pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
 
Monk’s Ales staff offers samples to visitors to their booth. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
 
Ryan Finn and his Biggish Band jazz up the stage Saturday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
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Halfway Through First Season of WGN’s Manhattan

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Workers loading uranium slugs into the X-10 Reactor in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Photo public domain

LAHS News:

There was a great turnout for the Los Alamos Historical Society’s viewing of the seventh episode of WGN’s new series, Manhattan, a fictionalized look at life in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.

The episode was high in drama, but we found a lot of history to discuss! Every week the Society updates a bulletin board in the Museum to continue exploring questions and reactions as the 13-episode series continues. Previous episodes are discussed on this website, and on our Facebook Read More

This Week at the Reel Deal

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Column By JIM O’DONNELL 
Reel Deal Theater   

This week we are opening Dolphin Tale 2, and Let’s be Cops. We will hold The Hundred Foot Journey and If I Stay for another week. A Most Wanted Man and Boyhood will end this Thursday.

Movie Poster for ‘Dolphin Tale 2’. Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater

Dolphin Tale 2: Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment’s “Dolphin Tale 2” continues the story of the brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and recovery-thanks to a groundbreaking prosthetic tail-made her a symbol of hope and perseverance Read More

Opera on the Rocks Presents Don Giovanni Sept. 20

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BANDELIER News:

Be part of an unforgettable experience. This year’s installment of Opera on the Rocks presents Don Giovanni, one of the most popular operas of all time, framed by the beauty of Bandelier National Monument.

Join music lovers of all ages Saturday, Sept. 20 in Bandelier’s Juniper Campground outdoor amphitheater. Opera Alta will present an abridged performance starting at 5:30 p.m. of this classic Mozart production. The event is an opportunity for those not familiar with opera, as well as for opera enthusiasts to enjoy listening in a special venue.  

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More Than 50 Players Gather For Mad About Science Trivia Night

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A big crowd gathered Monday to play Mad About Science Trivia at the Pajarito Brewpub. The event was part of ScienceCafe. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A team puzzles over a Science Trivia question. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Game Master William Tucker reads a question. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
A team works out their answer to a trivia question. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Drone Giveaway, Live Music All Part of Los Alamos ScienceFest ‘ExpoDay,’ Sept. 13

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos ScienceFest saved its biggest event for last with ExpoDay Saturday, Sept. 13, featuring Quadcopter demonstrations, 3D chalk art, water rocket launches, live music, beer garden, and even a chance to win a Quadcopter drone or a robotic puppy.

ExpoDay is part of the Los Alamos ScienceFest – nine days of fun, educational demonstrations, interactive activities, art, and hands on activities for inquisitive minds of all ages, from Sept. 5–13 in Los Alamos, NM.

“If there is one day of the Los Alamos ScienceFest that simply cannot be missed, it’s ExpoDay,” said Read More