Music

Rising Stars Of Chamber Music: Isidore String Quartet To Perform In Los Alamos June 6

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LACA News:

The Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) is thrilled to welcome the Isidore String Quartet to the Duane Smith Auditorium at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition, the New York City-based ensemble is recognized as one of the most gifted young quartets performing today. Violinist Phoenix Avalon is originally from Santa Fe and performs alongside Adrian Steele (violin), Devin Moore (viola), and Joshua McClendon (cello).

Formed in 2019 at the Juilliard School, the quartet has quickly Read More

Atomic City Transit Extending Service To Summer Concerts Beginning Friday

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ACT is extending bus service to summer concerts beginning Friday through Aug. 28. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer.

The 2026 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.

The special bus service hours begin on Friday, May 22, and run through Aug. 28.

Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want Read More

Baggage Claim Kicks Off Co-op Summer Showcase Series

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Local rock band Baggage Claim kicked off the inaugural Co-op Summer Showcase at 6 p.m. Friday, May 15. The concert was held at Los Alamos Co-op Park, adjacent to Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave. This free concert was the first in the new series, which offers music from local musicians at this outside venue as opening acts for the main Friday night summer concert series. This is a true community concert series that features only local musicians. The purpose of this series is to build community spirit and to raise awareness for a new non-profit organization that will bring local Read More

Sangre De Cristo Chorale Final Concerts Of Season To Feature Musical Settings Of Walt Whitman’s Poetry

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Celebrating its 48th season, the 52-voice Sangre de Cristo Chorale is led by Music Director George Case and accompanied by pianist Deborah Wagner. Courtesy/SDCC

CONCERT News:

SANTA FE — The Sangre de Cristo Chorale will perform its final concert of the 2025-2026 season, America’s Bard, on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 in Santa Fe. Both concerts start at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe.

Celebrating its 48th season, the 52-voice Chorale is led by Music Director George Case and accompanied by pianist Deborah Wagner.

The centerpiece of this concert is Jeffrey Van’s four-movement Read More

Applications Open For Music Commission Grant Funding

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NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Music Commission’s “Music in the Community” Grant Program strikes a new chord for communities across the state, amplifying opportunities for musical appreciation and inspiring community engagement through the power of music. Currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 fiscal year, the grant supports musical performances, education, and activities across the state.

“Continuing the grant program is vital for fostering music engagement and education across New Mexico, especially in our rural, tribal, and underserved communities,” said Music Read More

Los Alamos Community Winds To Present ‘From Hammer To Bow’ Saturday At Crossroads Bible Church

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Los Alamos Community Winds Director Ted Vives, center, leads the concert band in a rehearsal Tuesday night at Crossroads Bible Church. The LACW will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the church, which will feature guest artist Andrian Harabaru on cello, front, left. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Community Winds’ pianist Julian Chen, left, and Director Ted Vives rehearse Tuesday night at Crossroads Bible Church in preparation for Saturday’s concert. Chen will perform a solo during the concert. Courtesy/LACW

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From Governor’s 2026 ‘Spring Fling’ Event

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Los Alamos resident Prisca Tiasse and her family greet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the Spring Fling event on May 9 at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham playfully reacts to the oversized hat prop set out in the photo booth during the Spring Fling event on May 9 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final Spring Fling event took place Saturday, May 9, in Santa Fe. Her term in office comes to an end on Dec. 31, 2026.

All registered families from across the state were transported and welcomed to the Governor’s mansion Read More

Concordia Santa Fe’s Wind Orchestra To Present Concert At St. Francis Auditorium June 14

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Mid Century Joyride Sunday, June 14 at St. Francis Auditorium. Courtesy/CSF

CONCERT News:

Concordia Santa Fe’s Wind Orchestra will present its second concert of 2026 at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the New Mexico Museum of Art in the St. Francis Auditorium.

Under the direction of guest conductor Professor David Bertman, Director of Bands at the University of Houston, the 40-member ensemble will perform works by Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Michael Markowski, Gian Carlo Menotti, Vincent Persichetti, and David White.

Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door. Read More

LACF: Local Music Organizations Need Your Support

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Dean Decker. Courtesy photo

LACF News:

Music plays a significant role in Los Alamos, providing entertainment, community, and culture to our little town on the mesa. Concerts and performances, however, require funding to pay for music, performance space, and special guest musicians. Resident Dean Decker, who has been involved in the Los Alamos music scene since 2004, has established two new endowments to help fund established music organizations: one for Los Alamos Community Winds and one for Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra.

“I want to provide for the long-term financial stability of these Read More

LALT Variety Show Fundraiser May 16 At Performing Arts Center

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From left, Matthew DeSmith, Kelsey Denisson and Heather Beemer have performed many times with LALT and with the Atomic Follies. All three will sing and/or dance at the Saturday Variety Show Fundraiser. Photo by Thomas Graves

John Gustafson, member of LALT and Atomicomedy, will perform standup comedy at Saturday’s fundraiser. Photo by Thomas Graves

LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) is back in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). To celebrate the longtime local troupe’s return to the PAC, LALT will host a no-holds-barred, 18 and older variety show featuring not only LALT performers, Read More