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August 12, 2009
Taos High School After School Music Program, Open Hearth Arts and Taos AMP present *Guitar Spectacular
See the top local guitar players on stage together in one spectacular night of guitar music at The Taos Center for the Arts (TCA). This show will benefit the Taos HS After School Music Program. Tickets are only $12 for adults and $6 for students (18 and under) and are available by calling the TCA at 575-758-2052 or Judith Toth, at 575-776-2286. Visit www.tcataos.org for more information.
Location: 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos

August 15, 2009
Ledoux Street Love Art Stroll
The galleries, museums, studios and shops on Ledoux Street are having a “Ledoux Street Art Stroll”. Museums, galleries, studios and shops will be having special happenings, openings and festivities. Events take place from 3-5 pm.
Location: Ledoux Street

August 21, 2009
RFP Exhibit: Saecolurum
Featuring 3 fabulous artists: Chick Zimmer, Carolyn Hinske and David Hinske. Opening reception runs from 5-7 pm in the Encore Gallery. The exhibit runs until September 21. Visit www.tcataos.org or call 575-758-2052 for more information.
Location: Encore Gallery

August 23, 2009
All Aboard the Luv Train
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is bringing back the '60s. Fun celebrations on board, at the train's summit. The train departs from the Chama Depot at 11:00 a.m. and returns at 3:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume to participate in the "best-dressed luv child" contest. Visit www.cumbrestoltec.com or call 1-888-CUMBRES for more information.
Location: Chama, New Mexico

August 28, 2009
Summer of Love II
John Nichols, author of Milagro Beanfield War and many other novels and essays, will host a special SOMOS fundraiser featuring two of his writer-friends: Phaedra Greenwood, writer and photographer, will read from her unpublished novel based on her adventures with Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters and at Woodstock. Enriqueta Vasquez, famed Chicana activist and journalist, will read from her collection of feminist columns from the radical '60s Raza newspaper of northern New Mexico. Visit www.somostaos.org, email somos@somostaos.org, or call 575-758-0081 for further details.
Location: Taos Art Plaza, 223 Pueblo del Sur

September 04, 2009
Two-time Grammy winner Robert Mirabal and his All-Star Band

At 7:30 pm experience the unique blend of mystical high-desert rock at the foot of sacred Taos Mountain. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Don't miss the homecoming of the most dynamic Native American recording artist working today. For more info call 575-758-8900 or visit www.starroadrecords.com.
Location: KTAO Solar Center

September 05, 2009
200th Kit Carson Anniversary & 100th Bent Lodge #42 AF and AM Masonic Lodge Anniversary
An authentic Kit Carson era presentation in celebration of Kit Carson's 200th anniversary. The event will include military re-enactment groups and Masonic bodies. Events begin at 3 pm. At 6 pm there will be an open house with a BBQ and burger fry. Awards and certificates will also be presented to the Carson family. Visit www.kitcarsonhome.com.
Location: Masonic Lodge and Kit Carson Museum

September 27, 2009
Quick Draw and Line Auction
Taos Center for the Arts presents a Quick Draw and Line Auction from 12–3 pm. Watch Northern New Mexico artists create from 4–6 pm. Bid and buy a favorite-piece in the live auction. Visit www.tcataos.org or call 575-758-2052 for more information.
Location: Taos Center for the Arts

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Don’t Miss Our Fantastic Fall Foliage

A fall visit to Taos is a must–crisp mountain air, an average temperature of 75 degrees, and unsurpassed fall foliage full of vibrant yellows, oranges and reds. From around September 15 to October 15, 2009, Taos is alive with spectacular fall colors.
Driving tours are a great way to take it all in. Travel to Taos via the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, www.enchantedcircle.org, or ride the Cumbres and Toltec Historic Railroad. Visit www.cumbrestoltec.com.  Or you can take in the foliage with a scenic hike, horseback or bike ride.

The 2009 Taos Fall Arts Festival celebrates 35 years of exhibiting the fine art of Taos County artists.  It consists of three beautiful art exhibits. The first event is Taos Living Masters Invitational, which is comprised of artists who have lived in Taos County for at least 15 years, with national and/or international reputations. The second is Taos Invites Taos, which consists of 150 prestigious artists who have lived in Taos County for at least five years and show in a local gallery or studio.

The final event is the Taos Open, which consists of 200 artists who have lived in Taos County for at least one year.  All artists’ work is for sale.Each year, a renowned artist is selected to create the original image for the official Fall Arts Poster. The official 2009 Taos Fall Arts Festival Poster Artist is Don Ward.  His painting is "Towards Tres Orejas," a fabulous 24"x 30" oil.  For more information on the artist, visit his web site www.donwardfineart.com. Opening night for the show is Friday, September 25th from 5 to 8 pm.  The Festival runs through October 12th.  The exhibits are housed in the Taos Civic Center, 120 Civic Plaza Dr., open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information visit www.taosfallarts.com or call 575-758-2106.

Celebrate the end of the harvest season with The Feast of San Geronimo at Taos Pueblo. This annual feast will be held September 30, 2009, beginning at noon.  The festivities will continue with an arts and crafts all day festival, and a ceremonial foot race and pole climbing. Please note, no recording devices, cameras or cell phones allowed. Visit www.taospueblo.com for more information. 

The Harwood Museum of Art–Summer of Love If you haven’t made it to Taos for the Summer of Love, the Harwood Museum of Art has events happening until the end of September. Scheduled August 1st  at the Harwood is the monthly Shop and Learn Trunk Show. The August Show features photographer, Josie Lenwell. The Shop and Learn Trunk Shows run until December 2009 and features a different artist monthly.	After the Fall, Dennis Hopper
The September 5th Museum Shop and Learn Trunk Show features ceramic artist, Laurie Faye Bock. See the web site for a complete show listing.The Harwood also offers events for children/families throughout the summer. Take part in the Art and Movement events that occur 10:30 am each Saturday at the museum.  Visit the Harwood web site for more.

Taos is Ripe with Events All Year Long
Keep your eyes open for information on Los Dias de los Muertos in October. Los Dias de los Muertos is an age-old Mexican custom celebrated by locals. And if you’re already starting to consider your holiday plans, Taos offers a great escape for the holiday season as well.

Early December offers the Lighting of Ledoux, where the whole town gathers to sing, eat, shop and light luminarias and farolitos on Historic Ledoux Street, just off the Taos Plaza. The Town makes it especially easy for holiday shoppers with extended hours at many of Taos' unique stores.

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