The SALA Event Center Team/Photo Courtesy SALA
BY ALLAN SAENZ
Owner
SALA Event Center
The Oppenheimer Festival at SALA Event Center has surpassed all expectations, becoming a monumental success thanks to the unwavering support of our sponsors and the incredible efforts of our community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Nuclear Care Partners, Compa, and CenturyBanks for their generous contributions, without which this event would not have been possible.
Over the course of this momentous 10-day festival, SALA Event Center has transformed into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration and community engagement. The event has garnered attention from not just local, but also state and national media, highlighting the significance of Los Alamos and the essential role SALA plays in our town’s development.
As the owner of SALA Event Center, I am deeply humbled and honored by the overwhelming response from our community and visitors alike. It’s a testament to the dedication and passion of our team and the outstanding support we have received from our volunteers, partners, and performers.
The Oppenheimer Festival showcased a diverse range of talent, including captivating musical performances by the Los Alamos Big Band, Caitlin Chello, LABB, Swing Dancer, DALA, Xander Mancino, Jazz Project, Barber Shop Quartet, Hill Stomper, Ragtime Kitties, and many others.
Moreover, we owe a special thank you to Senor Tortas for their delectable food offerings, which added to the overall experience of the festival.
Beyond entertainment, the festival has also drawn attention to SALA’s ongoing initiative to convert an old movie theater into a versatile event center, serving as a valuable community space for Los Alamos. Over the past 7 months, SALA has become an integral part of our town’s cultural landscape, recently earning the distinguished title of “Best Business of the Year”.
We take pride in providing Los Alamos residents with a local theater where they can enjoy new movies without having to drive to Santa Fe or beyond. SALA Event Center offers an immersive experience, giving the community an opportunity to not only watch Christopher Nolan’s exceptional film “Oppenheimer” but also learn from extras, lectures, and other engaging events during the festival.
This success has only been possible through the support of our dedicated members, who continue to champion our mission of providing cultural events and entertainment to our community for years to come. By becoming a SALA member, not only do they support our vision but also gain access to unlimited passes to all movies, free popcorn, free soda, advanced tickets, and special events.
We invite everyone to invest in Los Alamos and SALA, ensuring that we can maintain our commitment to the arts and the enrichment of our community.
For more information, please visit our website https://sala.losalamos.com/Media Contact: Allan Saenz, Owner sala@losalamos.com