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DAY OF ARTS AND CULTURE: Oct. 5, 2024
Celebrate Arts & Culture throughout October and join us for the kickoff with the Day of Arts & Culture
LAAC: Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
9 am - 3 pm, Central Park Square
The Los Alamos Arts Council will host 50+ artisans on October 5th for our annual fall craft fair. This event is free to the public and always a fun way to kick off the holiday shopping season.
Mural Ribbon Cutting & Celebration
11 am, 157 Central Park Square (Walk Way)
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District will be celebrating the newly completed mural by artist Andrew Fearnside with refreshments and a ribbon cutting.
Full-Dome Photography Showcase
2 pm, Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
Step into the planetarium for a captivating photo showcase, where stunning images of landscapes and nature surround you in a 360-degree experience. This exhibit highlights the creative work of talented local photographers. $8/adult, $6/child. Register in advance at peecnature.org/events
After Hours at the Library: Music Lounge & Life Drawing
5 - 7 pm, Mesa Public Library
For the third year in a row, the library offers a special music themed life drawing event in the lower rotunda at the Mesa Public Library after hours. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Los Alamos Youth Film Festival
6 - 8 pm, SALA
Screening of films made by LAHS students through programming by the YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center, PAC8, and the Los Alamos Arts Council. Admission is free and open to all ages.
OTHER EVENTS AROUND TOWN
October 2, 2024
LAAC Presents: Daytime Performance Series with Black Mesa Brass Quintet
12 - 1 pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center
The monthly Daytime Performance Series continues, this time at the Senior Center! The performance is free and open to the public, please call 505-662-8920 to register for lunch by 9am on 10/2.
October 2, 2024
LAAC Presents: Janet Montoya & Gloria Sharp Gallery Opening
5 - 7 pm, Fuller Lodge Art Center
Local artists Janet Montoya and Gloria Sharp will have a show in the Fuller Lodge Art Center Portal Gallery from October 4th-October 25th. The opening will be October 4th from 5-7 PM with light refreshments served.
October 5, 2024
DAY OF ARTS & CULTURE
October 6 & 20, 2024
Sip & Paint the Harvest Moon
2 pm, Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Café
$40/person. Register in advance at www.lacanvasevents.com/in-person-paint-parties
October 8, 2024
Samizdat & LAAC Present: "The Sound of A Thousand Stars" Book Release
5 pm, Fuller Lodge
Author Rachel Robbins will be presenting her debut novel, "The Sound of a Thousand Stars." Published by Penguin Random House, the book is a fictional account of two Jewish physicists working on the Manhattan Project, and is inspired by the experiences of Robbins' grandparents.
October 8, 2024
Live Theater: Grampy's Oatmeal
1:15 pm, White Rock Senior Center
Local actors perform GRAMPY'S OATMEAL, a 15-minute comedy by Robert F. Benjamin, followed by a lively talkback with actors and playwright.
October 8, 2024
Watercolor Pencils with Susanne Egan
1 - 3 pm, White Rock Senior Center
Join local artist Susanne Egan for an afternoon workshop on watercolor pencils. Open to the public, $30 for Senior Center members, $35 for nonmembers.
October 10, 2024
Live Theater: Grampy's Oatmeal
1:15 pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center
Local actors perform GRAMPY'S OATMEAL, a 15-minute comedy by Robert F. Benjamin, followed by a lively talkback with actors and playwright.
October 11, 2024
Socrates Café
1:30 pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center
A Socrates Café is an intentional conversation that invites people to come together to consider questions that are both timely and timeless. Please join us for cookies, coffee, and a philosophical discussion!
October 12, 2024
LAAC Presents: Missoula Children's Theater
9 - 3 pm, Central Park Square
Los Alamos Arts Council presents Missoula Children’s Theatre and their original adaptation of HERCULES! Auditions will be Monday, 10/7 at Crossroads Bible Church, and the performance will be Saturday, 10/12.
October 12 & 19, 2024
2 Day Papier Maché Animal Mask Workshop
9 - 3 pm, Little Studio on the Mesa
$40/person, 10% off 2 or more. Register in advance at www.lacanvasevents.com/in-person-paint-parties
October 12 & 19, 2024
Full-Dome Film
2 pm, Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
$8/adult, $6/child. Register in advance at peecnature.org/events
October 15, 2024
Book Club Discussion Group
1:30 pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center
Small group discussion held monthly on the third Tuesday. Book is chosen by the group, and discussion is led by a group volunteer.
October 19, 2024
Atomic Follies Halloween Show
Tickets are available at lalt.org and at the door.
October 21, 2024
Canvas with Susanne Egan
1 - 4 pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center
Join local artist Susanne Egan for an afternoon of canvas painting! Easy, fun, and open to the public! $30 for Senior Center members, $35 for nonmembers.
October 25 & 26, 2024
2024 Barbershop Harmony Show
6 pm, The United Church
Join the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers for the 2024 Barbershop Harmony Show. These two groups will be sharing songs to elevate your spirit and will be joined by Salt Lake City, UT award-winning quartet Sound Check.
Tickets are available soon.
October 31, 2024
Lunchtime Music: Los Alamos SaxAtomix
12 - 1 pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center
Join us for a lunchtime performance by the Los Alamos SaxAtomix, a local saxophone quintet! Public is welcome to attend. Lunch is free for LARSO members age 60+, $10 for nonmembers and members age 55-59. Please register for lunch by calling 505-662-8920 no later than 9am on Wednesday, October 31.
November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 2024
Love, Loss, and What I Wore
7:30 pm and matinee on Nov 10 at 2 pm. Little Theatre at Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at lalt.org and at the door.
November 2 & 3, 2024
Coro de Cámara, “Jewelscapes”
4 pm, Locations TBD
Tickets are $20. corodecamara-nm.org
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Coro de Cámara
Experienced adult singers with a trained voice and excellent pitch and sight-reading skills are invited to audition. corodecamara-nm.org
En Pointe School of Dance
Offering classes in a wide variety of styles for children and adults. enpointedanceinlosalamos.com
Dance Lessons
Open to all ages. No experience or partner necessary.
Ballroom Dancing, Mondays 7 - 9 pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center Salsa Dancing, Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm, White Rock Activity Center losalamosnm.us
Scottish Country Dance
Mondays, 7:30 - 10 pm, Fuller Lodge nmscottishdance.weebly.com
History Walking Tours
Los Alamos History Museum
Monday - Saturday, Various times History tours about the Secret City or tales of espionage from the 1940s to the current day. Tickets are $25.
losalamoshistory.org/tours
Photographers of Project Y
Bradbury Science Museum
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 - 5 pm See rare glimpses of the history of Project Y and the Manhattan Project era. Free admission.
Studio Art Quilt Associates of NM presents: Personality Plus and Telephone Tag
Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library
September 26- November 7
Two traveling quilt shows from SAQA. Free admission. See stepupgallery.org for times and more info.
Los Alamos Choral Society
Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm at Los Alamos United Church Sanctuary
All are welcome to join in the performance of classical and modern composers. Contact w_swanson@mac.com or hboorman@hotmail.com
LAAC Presents: Janet Montoya & Gloria Sharp
October 4th-25th at the Fuller Lodge Art Center
Local artists Janet Montoya and Gloria Sharp will have a show in the Fuller Lodge Art Center Portal Gallery from October 4th-October 25th. The opening will be October 4th from 5-7 PM with light refreshments served
Los Alamos Folk Dancing Club
Tuesdays, 7:15 - 9:30 pm,
Los Alamos Performing Arts Center Free admission. Drop-ins welcome.
The Family YMCA Kathak Classes
Sundays, The Family YMCA Main Y Studio, Various levels and times. Kathak is an Indian classical dance.
laymca.org/dance
The Hillstrummers
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Betty Ehart Senior Center
This group meets to strum and sing. All are welcome to join in!
Y Bharatanatyam
Sundays, 2 - 3 pm, YMCA Express
An Indian classical dance, traditionally performed by women. $45 or $26/Month for Y Members, ages 6 & up. Register with the Family YMCA at (505) 662-3100
Art Classes
Los Alamos Arts Council
Offering classes in a wide variety of art forms.
losalamosartscouncil.org
Little Studio on the Mesa
Offering classes and drop-in studio hours.
littlestudioonthemesa.com/about
Saturday Morning Art Jam
Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm, Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse Join comic artist, Tracy Bailey to chat and draw. All ages are welcome. Art supplies provided.
$5 drop-in fee.
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) Fall 2024 Dance Classes
DALA offers quality dance instruction for dancers ages 18 months to adult. www.danceartslosalamos.org
Live Model - Life Drawing
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm & Sundays, 9 - 11 am, Village Arts
Any experience level is welcome to attend! $10 per session. Contact (505) 690-1715 for more info
Los Alamos Community Winds
Tuesday Rehearsals 7- 9 pm, Los Alamos United Church Sanctuary
Participation is open to anyone who plays a brass, wind or percussion instrument. lacw.org/wp
Day of Arts & Culture Partners
Interested in being a partner?
Contact Jacquelyn Connolly at 505-661-4844 or jacquelyn@losalamos.org
Los Alamos Arts Council, Los Alamos Public Library, Los Alamos Little Theatre, Muy Salsas, Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op
Special thanks to all of our partners, the staff of LACDC, the Los Alamos Arts Council, and the wonderful volunteers who make events like this possible!
For more volunteering opportunities, please visit: VolunteerLosAlamos.org
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