Bradbury Science Museum

 

Monday, April 21st, 2014, 1:30pm

Join fellow HPLA/BEP attendees on a tour of the Bradbury Science Museum on Monday, April 21 at 1:30 pm.  The museum is located at 15th and Central in downtown Los Alamos, the home of Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Museum serves as a bridge between the Laboratory and the community, helping to improve science education and science literacy. The Museum also serves as a window to the Laboratory, interpreting the Laboratory's history and current research.

 

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a premier national security research institution, delivering scientific and engineering solutions for the nation's most crucial and complex problems. Their primary responsibility is ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear deterrent.

 

The museum’s 40 interactive exhibits trace the history of the WWII Manhattan Project, highlight the Laboratory's current and historic research projects related to defense and technology, and focus on Laboratory research related to national and international economic, environmental, political, and social concerns. These exhibits together with extensive educational and community programs draw nearly 80,000 visitors a year.

 

The museum is 45 minutes away from La Fonda on the Plaza Hotel.  Transportation will not be provided, but if you are interested in ride sharing please meet in the hotel lobby at 12:30pm.  The group will then meet in the museum lobby at 1:30 pm for a guided tour.

 

Canyon Road Tour

 

 

Friday, April 25th, 2014, 12:30pm

 

Over a Hundred Galleries, Boutiques and Restaurants in one half mile.

 

Since its early Native American and Spanish roots, Canyon Road has been a trail of abundance – initially as a farming community, later as the site of an art colony, and today as one of the country’s top shopping experiences.

While gracious adobe architecture gives Canyon Road its Old World charm, diversity is its claim to fame. Whether you prefer Contemporary, Traditional, or Native American fine art, it’s all here, including paintings, indoor and outdoor sculptures, glass, jewelry, clothing, accessories, home furnishings, gifts, antiques, rugs, folk art and crafts. The array of specialty shops, boutiques, and galleries is vast.

 

Make time for Canyon Road’s other inspired experiences: From El Zaguán's huge chestnut trees, which have shaded the trail since the mid-19th century, to hidden courtyards, musical fountains, benches with a view, spring lilacs, summer hollyhocks, glorious fall foliage, and winter’s hot cider and bonfires.

 

Please join fellow HPLA/BEP attendees in the hotel lobby at 12:30 on Friday, April 25th for this one mile walk to Canyon Road.  HPLA founder, and local expert, Dr. Claude Phipps will lead this walking tour.  There are many restaurants along Canyon Road and close to La Fonda, so you may want to plan to stay for lunch and then head back at your own pace.

 

For more information visit: http://visitcanyonroad.com/about.html or http://www.canyonroadarts.com/index.html

 

HPLA/BEP Dinner

 

Please plan to join your colleagues for dinner and entertainment on Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at 6:00 pm.  The event will kick off with Poster Paper Awards Ceremony and will be followed by dinner, entertainment and dancing.  Dinner tickets are included with the registration fee.  Guest tickets can be purchased for $70 in advance.  Entertainment includes:

 

Flamenco entertainment by Esther Marion and Company

 

The Jimmy Stadler Band

http://jsbparty.com/index.html
Winner of the New Mexico Music Awards "Best CD Of The Year