 week of September 12, 2011 this week in the Los Alamos area | |
visit.losalamos.com - online visitor guide twitter.com/losalamos - Twitter feed Contacts for Los Alamos info: Los Alamos Meeting & Visitor Bureau Every day there are hundreds of discoveries made in Los Alamos. Whether you enjoy a scenic trail, an interesting person, a fascinating bit of history or science, a heart pounding outdoor challenge, a tranquil view, or a fun and stimulating cultural event … all are yours to discover. About this bulletin This e-bulletin is published once per week on Monday by Los Alamos Meeting and Visitor Bureau and emailed to subscribers. It is intended to provide helpful information and resources to people who advise visitors to New Mexico about what to see, do, and experience during their stay. Your suggestions and feedback are always welcomed. Want to find something you remember from a prior issue? Click here for archive | This weekend ... Next Big Idea Festival Next Big Idea Festival is Saturday Sep. 17 11-3 in downtown Los Alamos - kick-off is free Ryan McGarvey concert Friday night at 7.
Please recommend this family friendly festival of science, invention, innovation, and discovery. More than 50 exhibits. for example sonic visualization art, 360 degree photosphere's, solar and smart grid innovations, holographic art, interactive virtual graffiti, flash mobs, science shows, innovative small businesses, QR code scavenger hunt, sidewalk chalk drawings, life-size chess, live performance of Kurt Schwitters Ursonate (with live weblink to MerzSonic Festival in Cumbria, England), LANL exhibits, SNL, food. exhibit - info at www.nextbigideaLA.com Calendar Events
Ursonate: Sound Installation Painting by Jack Ox 08/22/2011- 10/27/2011 M-Th 10-9, Fr 10-6, Sa 10-5, Su 12-5 2400 Central Ave. Free New exhibition in the Mesa Public Library Art Gallery of an intermedia work in conjunction with the Next Big Idea Festival: a visualization of a primal sound sonata by 1930s multimedia artist Kurt Schwitters. The painting comprises 800 square feet. Public reception Friday, September 16 4:00-5:45. Exhibit lasts until October 27. Paintings by Umi Raby @Fuller Lodge Art Center Artists Reception for Ursonate- installation by Jack Ox Meet Next Big Idea Festival Artists in Residence Jack Ox and Kristen Loree at this free reception. Ursonate is an intermedia work on exhibit at the Mesa Public Library Art Gallery in conjunction with the Next Big Idea Festival: a visualization of a primal sound sonata by 1930s multimedia artist Kurt Schwitters.
Ryan McGarvey at the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Fresh blues and rock to kick off the Next Big Idea Festival. Ryan McGarvey, a fast rising 23 year old blues rock guitarist won the 2010 Ernie Ball 'Play Crossroads' contest earning him a berth at the 2010 Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival. 09/17/2011 Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 109 Central Park Square Next Big Idea: Festival of Discovery, Invention, and Innovation is an annual event that highlights Los Alamos’ unique creative heritage while providing an opportunity for inspiring young people from throughout the state about possible futures in science, technology, engineering, math, and innovation. Science Show by Dave Schwellenbach at the Next Big Idea Festival Science Show by Dave Schwellenbach at the Next Big Idea Festival LALT Presents: 8 X 10 (cubed) Short Play Festival produced by Roxanne Tapia and Pat Beck Kurt Schwitters' Ursonate performed by Kristen Loree Kurt Schwitters' Ursonate: a sonata in primal sounds. In conjunction with the Next Big Idea Festival and the Ursonate installation by artist Jack Ox at the Mesa Public Library Gallery, vocalist Kristen Loree will perform the work that inspired the installation. LALT Presents: 8 X 10 (cubed) Short Play Festival produced by Roxanne Tapia and Pat Beck |
| Yours to Discover - week of September 12, 2011 | |
