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Sci-Fi Fest brings special guests, games to the library

Friday, 05 January 2018 09:00 By Rick Abasta For the Sun

CELEBRATING National Science Fiction Day with events all week long

In observation of National Science Fiction Day, the Octavia Fellin Public Library is hosting its own Sci-Fi Fest from Jan. 2 – 6.

Events include a screening of The Dark Tower, a special guest appearance from science fiction author Steven Gould, and a lock-in game called the “Sci-Fi Escape Room.” There will also be a sci-fi challenge throughout the week where participants will have the chance to win prizes.

Library director Tammi Moe credited technology trainer Markos Chavez as the driving force behind the Sci-Fi Fest.

“January 2 is Science Fiction Day and we recognize the sci-fi movement throughout the...

New Gallup theater troupe to teach classes, perform classics

Friday, 05 January 2018 08:59 By Boderra Joe Sun Correspondent

The Gallup Repertory Theater, in partnership with GALLUP ARTS, launches this year

The Gallup Repertory Theater, a new, non-profit theatrical ensemble, has partnered with gallupARTS and will launch in Gallup this year, bringing with it performances of plays, skits and grand entertainment.

Gallup is known for its rich arts culture, with Indian dance performances during summertime, ArtsCrawl, and numerous murals highlighting its bountiful local beauty. The upcoming performing art theater group will add yet another element to the art scene downtown.

Suzanne Hammons is the graphic designer for the Diocese of Gallup. She also serves as the artistic director and one of the four founding...

‘Downtown Squawkers’

Friday, 05 January 2018 08:56 Gallupsun Staff

A close up of the birds as they settle in the trees along the downtown walkway during the early evening, and chat up a storm. Species ID anyone? Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura

‘Louie Lobo’

Friday, 05 January 2018 08:55 Gallupsun Staff

A story on the university’s deep connection to the jungle involving chimpanzees made UNM-G’s top-10 research stories for 2017.

Visit: news.unm.edu/news/unm-s-2017-top-10-research-news-stories

PSA: gallupARTS announces ‘Rangoli: Traditional Folk Art of India’ at ART123 gallery

Friday, 05 January 2018 08:54 Staff Reports

For its first ART123 Gallery show of 2018, gallupARTS is trying something new. This month, local artist Padma Komaravolu will cover ART123 in Rangoli. Rangoli, or Muggu or Kolam, is a traditional Indian folk art in which colorful patterns are freehanded from rice flour. Rangoli is kind of like sand painting, except with different designs and meaning, of course!

“Rangoli: Traditional Folk Art of India - The Art of Colors and Patterns” will open on Jan. 13 from 6:30 – 8 pm. As part of the opening, Padma will do a live demonstration of the technique. The show will be on view through Feb. 6.

For more information, follow ART123 Gallery on Facebook.