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These are the highlights of Taos' many community events. Stop by Taos Visitor Center when you get to town for a complete calendar. Additional online event calendars can be found at Taos Chamber of Commerce's website and at the Village of Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce website. Taos News Tempo offers highlights of this week in Taos.

 

Join us for a summer-long celebration of the late 60's in Taos - visit www.TaosSummerofLove.com for full details. For all the Summer of Love events, click here.


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Jul/2009

Through September 20, 2009 Hopper Curates - Dennis Hopper and Five Friends

Dennis Hopper curates works from the museum collection, selected private collections and his own collection. Works will be by Los Angeles/Taos artists Larry Bell, Ron Cooper, Ron Davis, Ken Price, Dean Stockwell, and Hopper himself.

Location: Harwood Museum of Art
Through September 03, 2009 Taos Plaza Live

Live music on the Plaza every Thursday from 6-8 p.m.

Location: Taos Plaza
Through October 11, 2009 Kindred Spirits and the Adobe Connections

Cooperative exhibition by Couse Foundation and Harwood Museum. Paintings by E.I. Couse and J.H. Sharp (Taos Society of Artists) with selection of Native American artifacts,

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos
Through October 11, 2009 The Photography of E.I. Couse

Exhibition featuing over 25 photographs taken by Couse. The photographs also depict many of the artifacts on view in the concurrent exhibit.

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos
Through August 30, 2009 Ceremonies of the Southwest

Illustrations, prints and oils comprise this exhibit depicting Native American cermonies of the Southwest.

Location: Taos Art Museum
Through August 06, 2009 Taos School of Music Chamber Music Festival

An 8-week program devoted to the study and performance of chamber music, including 19 International Young Artists' performances.

Location: TCA/Taos & Hotel St. Bernard/Taos Ski Valley
Through September 27, 2009 Summer Chairlift Opens

Enjoy the majestic views of Taos Ski Valley from lift #1. Ride the lift or hike down to the base area. $10 adults; $6 juniors.

Location: Taos Ski Valley
Through July 04, 2009 Create a Parade Art Exploration Workshop

For children of all ages - design and create parade elements for the Arroyo Seco 4th of July Parade. Workshop: Wed-Fri - 10am-noon; parade on Saturday in Arroyo Seco at noon!

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos
July 02 - 11, 2009 Toast of Taos Wine Festival

A wine and food celebration! Events include wine tastings, Art D'Vine Gallery Tour, wine class, wine dinners, and art/wine auction.

Location: Civic Center, Taos art galleries & restaurants, Taos Country Club
July 03 - 31, 2009 Movies Under the Stars

Every Friday night, bring a friend, blanket and picnic treats, and enjoy a movie outdoors under the stars.

Location: Angel Fire Resort
July 03 - 05, 2009 Arts & Crafts Fair (Freedom from Violence)

Celebrate! Freedom from Violence Arts & Crafts Fair. For more info, call 575-758-3873.

Location: Kit Carson Park
July 04, 2009 4th of July Celebration and Parade

Celebrate The Great American Holiday in Red River.

Location: Downtown Red River
July 04, 2009 4th of July Activities in Eagle Nest

11am-5pm Fireman's BBQ 2pm Parade down Main Street 9:30pm/dark Fireworks over Eagle Nest Lake!

Location: Eagle Nest
July 04, 2009 4th of July Celebration

Come celebrate Independence Day and the Village's Birthday in small town fashion. Parade, rubber duck race, fun games & live music. Kids can ride on the firetruck! Parade starts at 2pm; music & events follow the parade. Free.

Location: Village of Taos Ski Valley
July 04, 2009 Arroyo Seco Parade

You never know what you'll see at Arroyo Seco's annual Independence Day parade - festivities begin at noon.

Location: Arroyo Seco
July 04 - 05, 2009 Angel Fire Auction & Flea Market

Gigantic, annual community flea market; silent auction includes a variety of new & used items & book sale & auction. All funds raised go to pay for Shuter Library operations.

Location: Angel Fire Community Center
July 05, 2009 Borromeo String Quartet

Taos School of Music presents The Borromeo String Quartet, accompanied by Robert McDonald, pianist. Music by Bach, Bloch and Beethoven. 7:30pm.

Location: Taos Community Auditorium
July 05 - 07, 2009 Movies at the TCA: Goodbye Solo

Compelling American film about the new definition of family and relationships. Sun-2:30pm; Mon/Tue-7:30pm.

Location: Taos Community Auditorium
July 07, 2009 Full Moon Hike to Williams Lake

Enjoy a guided 2.5 mile hiking tour to Williams Lake. Delight in the full moon in the beautiful mountains of Taos Ski Valley. Meet at 7pm; free, For more information call 575-776-1413.

Location: Taos Ski Valley
July 07, 2009 Full Moon Hike to Williams Lake

Enjoy a guided 2.5 mile hiking tour to Williams Lake. Delight in the full moon in the beautiful mountains of Taos Ski Valley. Meet at 7pm; free, For more information call 575-776-1413.

Location: Taos Ski Valley
July 10 - 12, 2009 Taos Pueblo Pow Wow

Gathering of Indian Nations at Taos Pueblo. Competition dancing, drumming, Native American food & arts and craft booths.

Location: Taos Pueblo Pow Wow Grounds
July 10 - 12, 2009 Angel Fire ArtsFest

ArtsFest is a juried Fine Art Show featuring local and regional artists. The show opens with a reception Friday eve - awards ceremony, live music & the first peek at the art! For more info, call 575-377-6273.

Location: Angel Fire Community Center
July 10, 2009 - August 29, 2009 SOMOS Summer Writer's Series

Readings by poets and authors, sometimes accompanied by live music.

Location: Various locations in Taos
July 10 - 12, 2009 Taos Mountain Motorcycle Rally

Bikers, families, friends, artists and musicians will gather in the community to share their love for live music, riding, and cultural togetherness.

Location: Kit Carson Park, Taos
July 11, 2009 Missoula Children's Theatre

Location: Taos Community Auditorium
July 11, 2009 Summer of Love - Love Beads

Saturday Arts for Families - make your own love beads! Open to all ages, 10-11:30am, free.

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos
July 12 - 19, 2009 Taos Summer Writers’ Conference

Offering writing workshops, special events, and readings. Largest creative writing conference in the state.

Location: Sagebrush Inn, Taos
July 18 - 19, 2009 Sports Car Show & Race

Sports Cars...a must see!!!

Location: Taos Ski Valley
July 18, 2009 Summer of Love - Gods Eyes Workshop

Saturday Arts for Families - create God's Eyes for your ome and for the Paisley Party on July 18th! Open to all ages, 10-11:30am, Free.

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos
July 18, 2009 Paisley Potluck

Celebrate Taos Summer of Love artistically! Come in 60's costume; food, wine, music. Starts at 6pm. $10 in advance; $20 at door.

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos
July 24 - 26, 2009 Las Fiestas de Taos

Feast Day celebration of Taos Patron Saints, Santiago and Santana, food, music, vendors, parades, dancers and more.

Location: Taos Plaza
July 25 - 26, 2009 Feast Days of Santiago and Santa Ana

Saints days celebrated with traditional Corn Dances on the plaza. No cameras.

Location: Taos Pueblo
July 25 - 26, 2009 High Country Arts & Crafts Festival

Enjoy Americana and Native American Arts & Crafts in the mountains of New Mexico. Blue skies, food booths, kids events.

Location: Eagle Nest, NM
July 25 - 26, 2009 Frazer Mountain Madness

The Ultimate Mountain Bike Challenge! Events include the Hill Climb - 2,800' in 5.5 miles to the top of 12,131' Frazer Mtn, Youth Cross Country Race & Adult Cross Country Race. Cash prizes!

Location: Village of Taos Ski Valley
July 25, 2009 Angel Fire Garden Tour

Come tour the gardens of Angel Fire. 505-377-6869 for more info

Location: Various locations throughout Angel Fire