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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 January 24, 2010

Desert Passage at the Harwood

Enjoy this exhibit of the works of Anne Ausloos, Jeroen van Westen and Gerco de Rijiter from the Fall of 2005 when they were artists in residence in northern New Mexico.

Location: Harwood Museum, Taos

Through January 24, 2010

Risk Hazekamp Photography Exhibition

Analog photography exhibit depicting the juxtaposition of feminine and masculine in a southwest environment.

Location: Harwood Museum of Art

Through May 10, 2010

Exhibits at Martinez Hacienda: Remnants of a Hidden Past

Exhibit of photos and essays from a very interesting period of New Mexico history - the crypto-jews. Their religious identity was hidden amongst their community except for their immediate homelife.

Location: Hacienda de los Martinez, Taos

Through December 31, 2009

Yuletide in Taos

Celebrate the Season in Taos with caroling, tree lightings and other seasonal events.

Location: Various locations in Taos

December 04, 2009

Festival of Wreaths and Trees

This annual holiday party and silent auction benefits nearly 40 non-profit Taos organizations. The event begins at 6pm with bidding on holiday trees and wreathes uniquely decorated by Taos businesses. $20

Location: El Monte Sagrado

December 04 - 06, 2009

Red River Ski Area - Half Price Weekend

Enjoy all the fun at half the price! Great discounts for early season skiing. Nearly everything is half-price - lodging, lift tickets, rental equipment and even lessons are discounted!

Location: Red River Ski Area

December 04, 2009

Yuletide Caroling & Tree Lighting

4-6pm. Yuletide Celebration!

Location: Taos Plaza

December 05 - 06, 2009

Basically Baroque - Chamber Music Concert

Enjoy an evening of classic baroque chamber music - from Bach to Buxtehude, as performed by Taos Chamber Music Group. Sat 7:30pm, Sun 5:30pm.

Location: Harwood Museum of Art

December 05, 2009

Holiday Fiesta

Children's craft activities, live music performances and pictures with Santa! 12-3pm

Location: Millicent Rogers Museum

December 05 - 06, 2009

Taos Pueblo Arts & Crafts Fair

10am-6pm. For info, call 575.776.1601.

Location: Taos Pueblo Oo-ooo-nah Art Center

December 11, 2009

Benefit Day

All lift tickets just $15! 100% of proceeds to benefit a local non-profit organization. No passes or discounts will be accepted - It's all for charity!

Location: Angel Fire Resort

December 11 - 13, 2009

Red River Ski Area - Half Price Weekend

Enjoy all the fun at half the price! Great discounts for early season skiing. Nearly everything is half-price - lodging, lift tickets, rental equipment and even lessons are discounted!

Location: Red River Ski Area

December 11, 2009

Taos Feeds Taos Benefit Concert

2nd Annual benefit concert hosted by local favorite Taos band Last To Know and OBL. Admission is free with the donation of 5 or more cans of food for Taos Feeds Taos. Showtime is at 9pm.

Location: Old Blinking Light, Taos

December 12, 2009

Lighting of Ledoux

Join the museums, galleries, studios and merchants of Ledoux Street usher in the holiday season. The historic street is lined with luminarias and homes/businesses boast farolitos, music and refreshments. 5-7:30pm.

Location: Ledoux Street , Taos

December 12, 2009

Angel Fire Ski Area Opens

Angel Fire Ski Area opens its 43rd season of winter fun. This year, adding night skiing from 4-9 PM on weekends (beginning Dec. 19) and at holiday times. With 560+ acres of ski-able terrain and 73 trails, two terrain parks, extensive cross-country trails and a three-lane tubing hill. Lift tickets are $59 a day for adults. Night skiing tickets are $24 per evening of skiing.

Location: Angel Fire Resort

December 17 - 25, 2009

Las Posadas

Enjoy the Spanish tradition of re-enacting Mary and Joseph's search for lodging. traditionally lasted nine nights. The final night they, along with their followers who carry candles and sing Christmas songs, are given a room amid rejoicing.Meet at Ranchos Church, 6pm.

Location: Ranchos Church, Ranchos de Taos

December 18, 2009

Taos Pueblo Arts & Crafts Fair

1-6PM. For more info, call 575.758.1028.

Location: Taos Pueblo Community Center

December 19, 2009

Brewmaster's Festival

Bring your friends and sample beers from 25 breweries from across the southwest region. Located in Tenderfoot Katie's and the Martini Tree Bar. 4:30-7pm.

Location: Taos Ski Valley

December 19, 2009

Christmas Carnival & Ice Skating Competition

Join us for this Taos tradition - 1-4pm.

Location: Taos Youth & Family Center

December 19, 2009

Taos Pueblo Arts & Crafts

10AM-6PM. For more info, call 575.758.1028.

Location: Taos Pueblo Community Center

December 19 - 24, 2009

Hearts & Stars Miniature Fine Art Show

Taos' annual benefit for Taos Coalition to End Homelessness. Local fine art in all medias will be on display from Dec. 19 thru 24. Bid on your favorite. Reception will be Dec 19, 5-8pm. For more info, call 575.758.3255.

Location: Wilder Nightingale Gallery, Taos

December 23 - 25, 2009

Ski & Snowboard with Santa

Hit the slopes with Santa!

Location: Ski Slopes at Angel Fire Resort

December 31, 2009

Full Moon Mountain Hike and Camp Fire

Explore Sipapu by moonlight – after the guided tour, enjoy hot cocoa by the fire. 6:30-8pm. Free!

Location: Sipapu Ski Resort



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