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LAHS Graduate Gary Cooper Makes Broadway Debut!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2017

Gary Cooper, Los Alamos High School Class of 2013, debuts on Broadway Friday in ‘Aladdin’ by Disney. Courtesy photo

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
maire@ladailypost.com
 

Los Alamos High School Class of 2013 graduate Gary Cooper will make his Broadway debut Friday evening when he joins the cast of the musical “Aladdin” by Disney at the New Amsterdam Theatre on West 42nd Street in the heart of Times Square in New York City.

When Cooper told his mother, Fran at five years of age, “Mommy, one day I’m going to perform on Broadway,” she wondered to herself how he had ever heard Read More

Family Council Boots & Badges Fall Ball Nov. 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2017

Los Alamos Family Council Executive Director Joy Beery, seated, and Counseling Center Program Director Cheryl Pongratz Tuesday morning at LAFC on Nectar and 15th. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
 
Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) is raising money to provide crisis intervention services to those in need throughout the region and at the same time pay tribute to local police, firefighters and veterans.

LAFC is hosting a dinner, dance and auction fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11 at Hilton

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What’s All This Hoopla At The Library?

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2017
LIBRARY News:
 
Beginning Oct. 10, the Los Alamos County Library System will roll out a new service called hoopla, which provides a whole new set of delicious digital offerings to its patrons.
 
The library is adding about 30,000 new items to its digital library. Now library cardholders will be able to stream music and videos, read books and browse comics in electronic formats. The hoopla library is in addition to Overdrive, not a replacement.
 
“It’s more access to more titles,” Librarian Gwen Kalavaza said.
 
She talked to other libraries around the country and to
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Los Alamos Arts Council Develops Rosalie Heller Annual Memorial Lectures

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2017
Rosalie Heller was a pillar of the arts community and the Los Alamos Arts Council is honoring her with its Rosalie Heller Annual Memorial Lectures. The first lecture is slated to be in September 2018. Photo by Joanne Rijnes

Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Patrick Neher, left, and Leon Heller are working on the upcoming lecture series. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com​

 

BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post 
​kirsten@ladailypost.com

Rosalie Heller died in December 2016 but Los Alamos still feels her influence and Heller’s impact on the community continues. Read More

County: 100 Days Of Summer Declared A Success!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2017

This photograph is an entry in the 100 Days of Summer Photo Contest. Courtesy photo

Sarah Matthews is the winner of Los Alamos County’s 100 Days of Summer Photo Contest. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Services Department would like to thank the community of Los Alamos for making the inaugural 100 Days of Summer program a great success.

With more than 100 participants, the County was pleased with the level of excitement and involvement. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, residents were encouraged to “Get Out. Get Active,” throughout Los Alamos County and Read More

New Mexico Film Office Announces ‘Dreamland’ To Film In New Mexico

Submitted by Chris Clark on October 4, 2017
NMED News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced Tuesday that the feature “Dreamland” produced by Romulus Entertainment, Automatik Entertainment and LuckyChap Entertainment, will begin principal photography in New Mexico. Production will begin mid-October through mid-November. 
 
“We’re proud to see another production choose New Mexico,” Film Office Director Nick Maniatis said. “New Mexico’s deep talent pool, one-of-a-kind landscapes, and  powerful
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NatureScapes 2017 Photo Contest Winners Announced

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 4, 2017
First Place: Virga, Cliff Wood
 
NMMNHS News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The results are in, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science (NMMNHS) has announced the winners of the 2017 NatureScapes photo competition.
 
Each year, NMMNHS choses a theme for the photo contest that encourages contestants to examine and understand New Mexico’s natural beauty. This year’s theme – “Water” – invited photographers to explore and re-discover nature throughout the state. Winning photographs will hang in the gallery from Oct. 21 through January
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Los Alamos County Dedicates Smart House Artwork

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2017

From left, Arts in Public Places (APP) Board Chair Susie Schillaci, Artist Alexander Scheinker, Photographer Minesh Bacrania, APP Board Member Britton Donharl and APP Vice Chair Jeremy Smith cut the ribbon this afternoon to officially dedicate the artwork that was formerly in the Smart House and now resides in an alcove on the second floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Other artwork featured in the alcove was created by artists Kevin Box and Umi Raby who were unable to attend today’s dedication. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Compass Rose Painting Completed On Runway At Los Alamos County Airport

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2017

Members of the Rio Grande Norte Chapter of the 99’s organization have completed their project of painting a compass rose on the runway of the Los Alamos County Airport. They explained that the compass is used by pilots to calibrate their aircrafts. This particular compass is 42 feet in diameter. The 99’s is an international organization of women aviators. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

The compass rose painting is now completed on the runway of the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Bandelier Celebrates Fall Fiesta Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2017

Caroline Lovato, jewelry maker, Santo Domingo Pueblo. Courtesy/NPS

Toyas, potters from Jemez Pueblo. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

This Saturday, Oct. 7, visitors are invited to spend a fine autumn day in Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier’s annual Fall Fiesta, 11-3 at the park Visitor Center.

Each weekend through the summer, Pueblo cultural demonstrators showcase their work at the park. For the Fall Fiesta, all these artists are invited to come on the one day, sell their crafts, and talk with visitors. In addition, it’s also a chance for the artists to visit with each other.

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State Archaeology Fair In Taos Oct. 14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2017
NMHPD News:
 
SANTA FE — Would-be archaeologists can be part of a mock excavation at the Oct. 14 New Mexico Archaeology Fair held this year in Taos at the Millicent Rogers Museum.
 
Presented by the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division, Department of Cultural Affairs, the fair is a chance for children and adults to experience activities associated with cultures that trace their origins back thousands of years. At the same time, they can learn techniques developed over the last 150 years that have helped us better understand the lives of some of New Mexico’s
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New Mexico Film Office Announces ‘The Kid’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2017
MOVIE News:
 
SANTA FE ― New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced Sept. 29 that the theatrical feature “The Kid” produced by Suretone will begin principal photography at the end of September through the end of October in Santa Fe.
 
“New Mexico’s one-of-a-kind landscapes and superior film infrastructure make New Mexico an unrivaled location to film,” said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. “We’re proud to welcome another production that brings our state’s unique history to life.”
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Another Aleppo: Lecture By Author Claudette Sutton

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2017
Author Claudette Sutton’s grandparents and their children, on the patio outside their home in Aleppo, around 1946. Courtesy/NM History Museum
 
NMHM News:
 
SANTA FE — In conjunction with the current exhibition, “Syria: Cultural Patrimony Under Threat,” on exhibit at the New Mexico History Museum through Nov. 3, 2017, author Claudette Sutton will give a lecture exploring her family’s Syrian roots 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.
 
Claudette Sutton will take you back to a lost place and time: Aleppo, Syria, in the early twentieth century,
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Live Entertainment To Accompany Tapas And Wine At Taste Of Knowledge Oct. 14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2017
LAHS student Jenna Espinoza (front row, right) will perform a type of folk dance from Spain called Sevillanas, which is similar to Flamenco. Courtesy photo
 
Ryan Finn and the other members of his jazz quartet will perform Oct. 14 during Taste of Knowledge. Courtesy photo
 
LAPS News:
 
On the evening of Oct, 14, the old De Colores restaurant will be transformed into a Spanish scene for the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation’s popular fundraiser, Taste of Knowledge.
 
Event-goers will be treated to scrumptious Spanish tapas prepared by Pig+Fig
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Scenes From Friday’s ‘In Memoriam’ Art Opening

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2017
Visiters check out the art on display at the opening of the ‘In Memoriam’ exhibit Friday at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Pottery by Linda Hayden. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from the opening of ‘In Memoriam’. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Tapestry by Letitia Roller. The High Desert Tapestry Alliance and the Tapestry Artists of Las Arañas are displaying work in the Portal Gallery inside The Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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