Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Dixon Community Players Presents ‘The Razzamatazz Of Radio And Jazz’ Dec. 1-3

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DIXON PLAYERS News:

The Dixon Community Players are at it again. After being quiet through COVID, they have now created an exciting new musical revue: The Razzmatazz of Radio And Jazz.

It begins at the time that the unimaginable horrors of WWI have finally come to an end. Americans are ready to unwind and celebrate. The period of the “Roaring Twenties” has begun. And the coming powerful emergence of radio and electricity in the home during the 20’s and 30’s was about to change people’s lives forever. For the first time, music, sports, politics and news were able to be brought into every person’s home Read More

Small Business Saturday: Village Arts

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BUSINESS News:

Small Business Saturday will be held Saturday. A number of local businesses are taking part and offering specials and activities. One of the participants is:

Village Arts

Village Arts has all the art supplies for the creatives on your list!

Stop by your friendly neighborhood framing store and check out the new exhibit, “Meet the Neighbors”, on display through the Holidays! With 50 pieces of artwork ranging in subject matter from our ancient neighbors to the flora and fauna that live by out sides today, this show is sure to be a crowd pleaser, and it presents artwork made by your Read More

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Svc. Seeks New Board Members

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LAVNS News:

Seeking Dedicated Board Members! Join the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) and make a real difference in our community’s healthcare.

Are you passionate about improving healthcare services? Do you have a desire to contribute your expertise and leadership skills? Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service is looking for committed individuals to join its esteemed Board of Directors.

Board members play a crucial role in shaping and guiding the LAVNS organization’s strategic direction. Board members’ insights and contributions will directly impact the quality of healthcare Read More

Los Alamos Basks In Limelight From ‘Oppenheimer’ Movie

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Visitors seize the chance to take a photo with Oppie and Groves near Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC

BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

The relationship between Los Alamos and Hollywood for the film, Oppenheimer, can only be described as symbiotic. Hollywood reaped commercial and critical acclaim for its depiction of the town’s origins and arguably its most famous resident while Los Alamos successfully capitalized on the massive, worldwide attention it received.

In short, filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s 2023 film has made both entities sparkle Read More

Fidel Lee Gutierrez 10-Year Anniversary Remembrance

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Fidel Lee Gutierrez Nov. 3, 1962 – Nov. 3, 2013

Community News:

Fidel Lee Gutierrez of Santa Fe, New Mexico was born in Las Cruces, NM in 1962 and died after a short, but courageous battle with cancer, on his birthday, in 2013 at the age of 51. He was a beloved son, grandson, husband, brother, uncle, friend, banker and leader in the community.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elie S. Gutierrez, paternal grandparents, Felimon Sr. and Louisa Gutierrez of La Cordillera, NM, maternal grandparents, Alberto and Mary Jaramillo of Belen, NM, brother, Simon Gutierrez and nephew, Jorge Lane.

Fidel remains Read More

LALT Cancels ‘Reefer Madness’ This Weekend Due To Illness

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LALT News:
Due to illness among the cast, Los Alamos Little Theatre has canceled this weekend’s performances of “Reefer Madness”. The show’s production team is following CDC guidance to ensure a safe and healthy opening next weekend.
 
Those who have purchased tickets will be contacted by LALT in order to receive a refund or to change the date. They may also email producer@lalt.org with questions.
 
Performances are planned to continue the next two weekends, at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 10-18, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 12. 
 
Tickets are $30 at the door or at lalt.org.
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Scenes From ‘Reefer Madness’ Opening Friday At LALT

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Narrator Matthew DeSmith, left, gives ominous warnings about the dangers of the demon weed in the Los Alamos Little Theater production of the musical ‘Reefer Madness’, based on the 1930s scare ‘documentary’ of the same name. The show opens Friday and runs through Nov. 18. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Nov. 12. Tickets are $30 at the door or lalt.org. Groups of four can take advantage of the ‘420 Special’  discounted price of $20 per ticket. Photo by Thomas Graves

Katherine Swager stars as a pure and innocent teen swept up in the world of marijuana in Read More

LACW Seeks Musicians For Annual Holiday Prism Concert

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LACW News:

The Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) announces a call for musicians for its annual Holiday Prism Concert, Saturday Dec. 16, at Crossroads Bible Church.

As many in the community know, this performance is a “concert in the round” where musicians from all backgrounds are invited to join in a celebration of the season. Soloists and small ensemble (chamber) performances are being sought to be presented throughout the concert in a continuous sequence without intermission.

There is also no restriction on the level of player for this event. Student groups as well as any other amateur or Read More

Singer-Songwriter Sav Buist Performs Nov. 12 At SALA

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Sav Buist will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at SALA Event Center. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

National Public Radio calls her “one of the most compelling songwriters of our time”. Sav Buist is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer who added the prestigious overall Grand Prize and First Place in the folk category for the 27th USA Songwriting Competition to her list of songwriting awards. She is the lead singer and songwriter for the wildly successful band, The Accidentals. Michigan native and current Nashville resident, Buist will bring her talent Nov. 12 to Los Read More

School Board Candidates Share Insights At LWV Forum

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LAPS Dist. 3 School Board candidates, from left, incumbent Christine Bernstein, Lauren Coupland and Sean Standfield at the League of Women Voter’s forum Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net

Candidates for Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board made their pitch on why they are best suited for the job Thursday night during the League of Women Voters’ forum at UNM-LA.

Candidates include:

  • District 3: Incumbent Christine Bernstein, Lauren Coupland and Sean Stanfield
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