Entertainment
Charlotte Keefe’s Tribute to Frances Perkins at Toolshed Theatre Friday
Charlotte Keefe as Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the Presidential Cabinet. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
“If A Door Opens, A Journey With Frances Perkins,” written and performed by Charlotte Keefe will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 at the Toolshed Theatre in Dixon.
The play is a tribute to one of the most important and influential women in the United States. Despite her incredible legacy of accomplishments, she is little known. That is why “If A Door Opens” is such an important play.
The play gives insight into this incredible woman through a series of stories that informs Read More
Scribble Works Reviews: ‘DESPICABLE ME 2’
Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri
Scribble Works Reviews
By LORENZO VENNERI and NAFTALI BURACOVSKY
DESPICABLE ME 2: Funny, Stupid, and Quite Good
Despicable Me 2, directed by animation heavyweights Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin, follows the story of the villain-turned-father Gru (Steve Carell.) Gru’s adventure to defeat a new supervillain and discover love along the way is both hilarious and enjoyable to watch.
Since this is an animated comedy, we can’t look at it as anything more. There is little to criticize, and although Despicable Me 2 is certainly not an excellent addition Read More
Couples Gather at Friday’s Summer Concert
Jeannie Bridge dances with her friend Frank Krawczyk. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighter Cari Mace with her boyfriend Jon Shroyer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dr. Merry McIntyre with her friend Louie Martinez. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A couple snuggles against the evening breeze. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Cindy and John Hollabaugh share a dance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A couple of Paula Nelson fans. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Ron Crotzer dances with his daughter Sarah, 11. Photo by Carol Read More
Unleash Your Inner Cowboy on Wild West Weekend
A young buckaroo gets up close and personal with a lasso. Photo by Cheron Bayna Ryan
NMHM News:
SANTA FE—Immerse yourself in cowboy culture Aug. 9-11 at the New Mexico History Museum’s Wild West Weekend, a special event celebrating the exhibition Cowboys Real and Imagined.
Cowboy musicians and poets join trick ropers, saddle makers, silversmiths and more to provide three days of hands-on fun for the whole family. The events are free; the exhibition is by regular admission (Sundays free to New Mexico residents, Friday evenings free to everyone, children 16 and under free daily.)
“We’ve seen Read More
Beer Fiesta Saturday at Pajarito Mountain
‘Canes of Power’ Showing at Bandelier July 20
Three Laguna Canes. Photo by Silver Bullet Productions at Laguna PuebloBANDELIER News:
Saturday, July 20 at noon, Bandelier will present the very special documentary, “Canes of Power” in the theater at the park Visitor Center.
In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln presented silver-headed ebony canes to the Governors of the 19 New Mexico Pueblos to recognize their authority, sovereignty, and relationship with the Federal government. Similar canes had been presented by the government of Spain in 1620 and that of Mexico in 1821.
Narrated by actor Wes Studi, the Silver Bullet Productions
Three-Day Fiestas de Taos Slated for July 19-21
Children in costume for Fiestas de Taos. Courtesy photo
Staff Report:
TAOS—Voted by locals as Taos News’ 2013 “best annual event in Taos County,” Fiestas de Taos revives a centuries-old celebration of Taos, New Mexico’s culture, history and traditions with weekend long events July 19–21 in Taos Plaza.
Known originally as Fiesta de Santa Ana y Santiago, Fiestas de Taos (Taos Fiestas) is a community celebration honoring the two Catholic patron saints of Taos – St. Anne (Santa Ana) and St. Yago (Santiago), celebrated in Taos since the 1600s.
One of the biggest annual summer events in Taos, Fiestas Read More
Fun Flies at Friday’s Summer Concert
Community members waved balloons and kids to the music of the West Africa Highlife Band at Friday’s summer concert at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
The music of the West Africa Highlife Band drew audience members to dance at Friday’s summer concert at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
West Africa Highlife Band. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
West African bass player. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Kids play with light sticks at the concert. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comSumo Robots Rumble at the Hive Saturday
Staff Report
The Hive is holding its first ever Mini-Sumo Robot Rumble starting at noon Saturday, July 13 and continuing until there is a winner. The public is invited to visit the Hive and watch the competition. The Hive is at 134 N.M. 4, in White Rock just east of Metzger's Do it Best Hardware.
Mini-Sumo Robots are electronic gadgets that are fun to build and program without extensive technical knowledge. The Hive plans to offer more Mini-Sumo Robot building classes along with Arduino Microprocessor instruction. The Hive will periodically hold Mini-Sumo Robot battle competitions, Read More