Music

Police Fans Will Love Friday’s Summer Concert

June 12, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By Russ Gordon

Hope you’ve been enjoying the 2012 LA County Summer Concert Series because we’re not stopping.

This Friday night, 7 p.m., Ashley Pond, we’ll be paying a tribute to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, the Police.

Our band will be the Police Experience. Like the Police, our guys play internationally and nationally and deliver a high energy show.

The incredible drummer for the Police, Stewart Copeland says “…every nuance, all the drum parts, and the singer has Sting down to a tee…”

Check out the Police Experience on www.policeexperience.com or on youtube and you’ll agree with Miles Read More

Community Winds in Semi-Finals for American Prize

June 12, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The Los Alamos Community Winds has been selected as one of two semi-finalists for the 2012 American Prize in Wind Ensemble/Concert band Performance – Community Division.

“This is a tremendous honor and one which would not have been possible if it weren’t for your dedication and musicianship and that of many former members over the past 12 years,” Director Ted Vives said.

The American Prize is a series of new, non-profit national competitions providing cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, national and international recognition for the best recorded Read More

Celebrity Models and Vocalists Entertain Sold Out Crowd during Opera Guild Fashion Show at Blue Window Bistro Sunday

June 11, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Anna Caspersen, left, her celebrity model husband Roland Caspersen and Opera Guild President Mary Cummings at The Blue Window Bistro during Sunday’s musical fashion show. Julia Fair, Alicia Solomon and Jess Cullinan performed at the elegant event at which 11 local celebrities modeled fashions by Uli’s. The Blue Window Bistro partnered with the Los Alamos Opera Guild and the Guilds of Santa Fe Opera on this event, providing savory hor d’oeuvres, desserts and a variety of wines. Proceeds from the sold out event benefit the Opera Guilds. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Jin Park Hosts Concert for Charity at 6:30 p.m. Friday

June 11, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Jin Park performs Friday evening at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo by Don Taylor

By Carol A. Clark

Jin Park will perform in his senior recital at 6:30 p.m., Friday June 15 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road.

The well-known local musician is hoping many people will turn out for this very special event.

“Music has been such an influence in my life. Before leaving for school in the fall, I wanted to share what music has come to mean to me after all these years,” Park said. “To me, music is a chance to share a bit of joy with others, be it through Read More

Scenes from Saturday’s ‘Bagpipes in the Park Concert’

June 10, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The Order of the Thistle Pipes and Drums performed in Santa Fe Saturday at the annual “Bagpipes in the Park Concert” on the lawn of the Federal Court House in Santa Fe. The band is sponsored by the Scottish Rite of Santa Fe. Photo by N.S. Mills

Photo by N.S. Mills

Submitted by Joel M. Williams

In honor of the bagpipers’ pride, I offer:

“The Bagpiper’s Tale; a Personal Testimony*

As a bagpiper, I’m often called upon to play at weddings, military events, and funerals. Recently I was asked by a funeral director

Downtown Concert Kicks Off ChamberFest

June 10, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Greg Abate (saxophone) and the Pete Amahl Trio play jazz for Los Alamos County’s Gordons Concert Series Friday night in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Concert goers listen to the bebop of Greg Abate and the Pete Amahl Trio. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Andrew Justus and Ronnie Bell take in the smooth sounds of Greg Abate and the Pete Amahl Trio. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Greg Abate takes a brief pause from playing his saxophone. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Denise Lane, owner of Dixie Girl, passes out sample menus to concert goers from the window sill of her restaurant. She hopes to open Read More

Rotary Club Concert to Feature Beene Memorial Music Competition Winners June 17 at Fuller Lodge

June 9, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

ROTARY News:

Monica Poston (First Prize 2012)

Fuller Lodge will resonate with music on June 17 when the Los Alamos Rotary Club presents a Fathers’ Day concert performed by 12 award winners of the annual Deborah Beene Memorial Music Competitions.

The concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. and admission is free.

These popular annual concerts showcase the superb musical talents developed by young Los Alamos musicians, a number of whom pursue professional careers in music.

Dalton Smith (Second Prize 2012)

The June 17 concert will include performances by the three winners of the 2012 Beene Music Competition Read More

Musical Fashion Show At Blue Window Sunday

June 8, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

A Musical Fashion Show: Putting on the Glitz: Guys, Gals, and Musical Divas is set for 3 p.m., Sunday June 10 at the Blue Window Bistro.

Celebrity Models include: Superintendent Gene Schmidt (Los Alamos Public Schools), Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott, Roland Caspersen (Caspersen Builders), Paul Cook (LANB), Denise McCoy (Aquatic Center), Samara Fellows (ENMU Student), Anny Huysman (Bethlehem Lutheran Church), Janet McMillian (LANL), Janet Bettinger (Los Alamos County Departmet of Public Utilities) and Samantha Fenner.

Tickets are $30 for individuals and $50 per couple for special Read More

Pete Amahl Trio Plays Downtown Friday

June 6, 2012 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer. Courtesy

By Russ Gordon

Things are happening this summer in Los Alamos. You haven’t noticed? Well, just follow me a minute.

The Friday night concerts have been having great crowds. Our first show was May 18 at the Kite Fest and we had about 600 folks out there.

The Red Elvises concert on May 25 drew around 2,500 people and last week’s Laurie Lewis bluegrass/folk concert drew about 1,500 folks. OK? We got more.

Last Friday was the start of what is called on Facebook as “Los Alamos Friday Night.” Check out the site.

Some businesses are staying open late Read More

In Honor of Today’s Transit of Venus…

June 5, 2012 by Submitted by CSTadmin

Bananarama from the 80s: VenusDon't forget to vote today. Join the Los Alamos Daily Post this evening for up to the minute election results and live (well, nearly live) candidate and news-maker interviews from the Los Alamos County Justice Center.

View the Transit of Venus starting at 4:30 p.m. from the Bradbury Museum, UNM-Los Alamos and PEEC.

Special protective sunglasses may be purchased to view the Sun from Otowi Station Bookstore and PEEC.

Missing today's event means waiting 100 plus years for the next one … that's a long wait. Read More