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Thoughts From the Big Chair: Jonathan Winters, Roger Ebert and A Little Late Night Talk

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Thoughts From the Big Chair
Comments on Television and Associated Media From a Lifelong Addict
Column by RALPH E. CHAPMAN
 

Jonathan Winters, Roger Ebert and A Little Late Night Talk

Hey gang. Sorry to be absent for a few weeks but work and massive amounts of pollen really gave me a bit of a time crunch and brain freeze.

This week I’m going to cover some shorter topics and next week I will have a longer essay on “The Problems and Perils of “Good TV” and Participatory Television;” my thoughts on the general changes I’ve seen in the TV landscape – both good and bad.

On to this week’s topics…

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LA Beer Co-op: Beer and Movie @ Reel Deal Thursday

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Alana Jones

The Los Alamos Beer Co-op will host a Beer and Movie night at the Reel Deal Movie Theater featuring women in the beer industry:
  • Reel Deal Theater Thursday April 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m./movie at 7 p.m.
  • Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at door
  • Alana Jones, GM of Santa Fe Brewing will speak briefly on her experiences in the brewing enterprise
  • Santa Fe Brewing will be serving their beer – $5
  • Ticket includes a raffle for items donated by SFB and the LA Coop market.
  • Proceeds benefit the LA Beer Co-op. Help make a local brewery a reality.
RSVP here. https://www.facebook.com/events/541662375856542/
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Coro de Cámara Debuts New Artistic Director

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CORO DE CAMARA News:

Local chamber chorus Coro de Cámara has announced the selection of it new artistic director.

Andrew Alegria will debut his first concert with the group at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19 at Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos and 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Church of the Holy Faith in Santa Fe.

His debut concert with Coro de Cámara is entitled “The American Sound” with works by Charles Ives, Aaron Copland and Moses Hogan among others, and features Barber’s Agnus Dei. 

Tickets will be available at the door the day of the concert and may be purchased for $20 Read More

Tijerina Trio Brings Unique Sound to Pajarito Brewpub Saturday

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Photo by Melissa Lea

Staff report:

The Todd Tijerina Trio will showcase its fierce and unique brand of R&B and blues 7-11 p.m. at Pajarito Brewpub Saturday, April 13. Admission is $5 at the door.

The Albuquerque-based group is touring to promote its newest album, Meant To Be, which received four New Mexico Music Award nominations, winning Blues Song of the Year for Tijerina’s song “Nothin’ Like the Blues.”

“Tijerina’s technical prowess is glazed with a finesse that can mesmerize an audience into a state of spellbound awe. His inherent sense of the groove, however, is so strong and insistent Read More

Los Alamos Actors Perform with Dixon Community Players

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Los Alamos actors Jeff Favorite and Rose Corrigan with actress Cindy Valerio of Taos. Courtesy photo

DCP News:

The Dixon Community Players present Holly’s Follies 2: A Tribute to Gershwin this weekend.

It is an original production conceived and directed by Holly Haas. Featuring songs, music and dance from more than 20 Gershwin shows and movies.

The Dixon production features several Los Alamos residents including Jeff Favorite, Rose Corrigan and George Spillman.

Sheila Schiferl of Los Alamos is the music director.

The Dixon Community Players opened last weekend to great reviews and Read More

Daniel Isle Sky Returns to Coffee House April 19

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Musician Daniel Isle Sky performing Friday April 5, at the Coffee House Café, 723 Central Ave. in Los Alamos. He has been performing music since the age of 12 and released his solo album ‘I’m Coming Over’ in May of 2012 as an adult contemporary, up-beat, pop-rock album available on iTunes and Amazon.com. Sky has played at venues throughout the Southwest including New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. He is returning to the Coffee House Cafe 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 19. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos Choral Society Announces Spring Schedule

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Los Alamos Choral Society Director Dr. Badarak discussing a fine point with choir members during rehearsal. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com

LACS News:

The Los Alamos Choral Society is celebrating its 70th anniversary with an active Spring schedule.

The Choral Society is directed by Dr. Mary Badarak and Cindy Little is the piano accompanist. At 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Duane Smith Auditorium, the Choral Society will join with the Los Alamos Community Winds and the Los Alamos High School Choirs in a performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

The performance will be directed by Dr. Ted Read More