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Browse our calendar for Taos' many community events. When you get to town, stop by Taos Visitor Center for a complete list of upcoming events. Additional online event calendars can be found at Taos Chamber of Commerce and  Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce websites.

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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 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

August 01 - 02, 2009

Taste of NM Food & Beverage Festival

Southwest-Flavored Food, Wine, and Crafts Festival. From 12-6pm

Location: Eagle Nest Village Center

August 01, 2009

Hopper at Harwood: Panel with Dave Hickey

Noted critic and writer Dave Hickey will lead a panel discussion with Dennis Hopper. For ticket info, call 575-758-9826, ext. 103.

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos

August 01, 2009

Taos Home and Garden Tour

The Garden Club of Taos invites visitors and residents to the annual tour of uniquely Taos properties and landscapes. 9-4pm

Location: Various homes throughout Taos

August 01, 2009

Turquoise Ball Gala

Join us for our annual benefit for the Millicent Rogers Museum. Starting at 4:30 with a silent auction, 7 live auction, followed by dinner in the grand ballroom and entertainment by Kim and the Caballeros. Call 575-758-4316 for reservations.

Location: El Monte Sagrado, Taos

August 02, 2009

Brentano String Quartet

Taos School of Music presents an evening of Beethoven, Debussy and Mendelssohn, performed by the Brentano String Quartet and Thomas Sauer, pianist. 7:30pm.

Location: Taos Community Auditorium

August 05, 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

August 08 - 09, 2009

Taos Summer Arts & Crafts Fair

60 local artists and craftspeople will exhibit their work at this benefit for the Community Against Violence. Please come and support Taos’ finest artists and the Community Against Violence. 10am-5pm.

Location: Taos Plaza

August 14, 2009

Film: Descansos

Enjoy the premier of Chris Roybal's film named after the roadside shrines of New Mexico. Reception with food and wine at Nichols Gallery (5:30 to 6:30); film at 7pm. Tickets $30.

Location: Taos Community Auditorium

August 15, 2009

Summer of Love: Macrame

Saturday Arts for Families presents a Macrame workshop. Open to all ages, 10-11:30am, free.

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos

August 22, 2009

Summer of Love, Applique

Saturday Arts for Families - create Applique Art! Open to all ages, 10-11:30am, Free.

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos

August 29, 2009

A Russian Night in Taos

Join the museum for its 5th annual gala fundraiser for an evening of dinner, dancing and art.

Location: Taos Art Museum



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