Entertainment

Sheriff Marco Lucero Takes on Fire Officials in Saucy Chicken Cook-Off at 3 p.m. July 4

July 4, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Sheriff Marco Lucero

LAOG News:

With Police Chief Wayne Torpy on sick leave and staffing issues at the police department, Los Alamos County Sheriff Marco Lucero has accepted the invitation to step in and compete in the “Thrill of the Grill” Chicken Challenge 3-5 p.m. July 4 at Overlook Park.

Sheriff Lucero, assisted by his wife Sandy, will take on Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider, assisted by Fire Chief Troy Hughes.

Fire Chief Troy Hughes

Their culinary skills will be determined by a trio of esteemed judges including County Councilor Kristin Henderson, Superintendent Read More

Battle of the Bands July 4 at Overlook Park

July 3, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

COMMUNITY News:

This week the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series will be at the Thursday, July 4^th Kiwanis Fireworks Spectacular event at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Music for the July 4^th festivities includes a Battle of the Bands.

3 p.m. Boo Koo – a Los Alamos roots-reggae-Americana and rock band, Scott Beguin-drums and percussion, Peter Young-guitar/vocals, Greg Mechels-bass.

(3-5 p.m. next to the bandstand – join the crowd for the “Thrill of the Grill” Chicken Challenge Cook-off between Police and Firefighters!)

3:30 p.m. State Road Four – Read More

DK and the Affordables Live at Pajarito Brewpub Saturday

July 3, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Thrill of the Grill Cook-Off July 4 at Overlook

July 3, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Artists Fill Fuller Lodge

July 1, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Santa Fe Opera apprentices Rocky Sellers of Memphis, Tenn., and Kate Tombaugh of Streator, Ill., performed to a stand room crowd at Fuller Lodge Sunday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The 57th season for the Santa Fe Opera opened Friday, June 28 and two apprentices performed Sunday afternoon to a full house at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.

Bass Rocky Sellers and Mezzo-Soprano Kate Tombaugh were accompanied by Kirt Pavitt on piano.

Tombaugh recently made her solo debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall upon winning the Barry Alexander International Vocal Competition.

Firefighters v. Cops in Thrill of the Grill Chicken Challenge July 4!

June 30, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Community Invited to Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Concert 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Fuller Lodge

June 29, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: June 28

June 28, 2013 by Submitted by CSTadmin

Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview is Sponsored by FYILA

Summer Concert Series – Parker Millsap Band with Michael Rose 7 p.m. today, June 28 at Ashley Pond

Downtown Friday Night 4 to 11 p.m. today, June 28
Wallflowers Art Exhibit Opening 5 to 7 p.m. at Fuller Lodge Art Center
History Happy Hour until 6 p.m. at Historical Museum
What’s a Click? Until 8 p.m. Bradbury Museum – Discover the wonders and advances of high-speed cameras and the things scientists learn by using them.
Group Dog Walk 6 to 7 p.m. from Pet Pangaea
Karen Wray Fine Art Gallery & Studio open until 8 p.m.

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Los Alamos Salutes Americans with Free 4th of July Fireworks Show & Events

June 27, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

COUNTY News:

In honor of Independence Day, Los Alamos is offering many free events on July 4 to celebrate our freedoms including a fireworks show, Fun Run and naturalization ceremony to welcome our newest Americans.

Families will have the liberty on whether or not to walk or run at the “Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run” on July 4. The walk/run benefits the YMCA, with entry fees for adults at $25; $10 for youth and $15 for YMCA members. T-shirts are included, door prizes will be given away, and prizes will be awarded to the person with the best 4th of July inspired costume. The “Firecracker 5K Family Fun Read More

Scribble Works Reviews: Monsters University

June 27, 2013 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Naftali Burakovsky, left, and Lorenzo Venneri

Scribble Works Reviews

By LORENZO VENNERI and NAFTALI BURACOVSKY

Monsters University

Pixar: Losing the Midas Touch

Here is a list: The Incredibles, Wall-E, Ratatouille, Toy Story, and Monsters University. Can you find the black sheep? While the first four are remarkable works of film, the latter is not. Pixar has always been known for creating wonderfully original works of animation that stole both the audience’s hearts and their money. Half of this trend seems to be coming to an end. Pixar is on a string of mediocrity