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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 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

September 05, 2009

Oktoberfest Fall Celebration

A small town celebration complete with 13-piece Oompah Band, German food, beer, German dancers, Costume, Alphorn and Yodeling Contests! Sidewalk Sale at Village shops. Fun for the entire family! Lodging specials. 12 to 6pm.

Location: Village of Taos Ski Valley

September 05, 2009

Kit Carson Parade & Open House

Celebrate Kit Carson's 200th birthday at a parade in his honor (starting on Kit Carson Road and continuing through Taos Plaza and Paseo del Norte). Party and Open House afterwards will be held at the Bent Lodge #42. The parade starts at 3pm; party begins at 6pm. For all info, call 575-758-4945.

Location: Kit Carson Road & Taos Plaza

September 12, 2009

Hacienda Tradiciones: From Sheep to Shawl

Great fun for the whole family. Make it a day at the Hacienda de los Martinez. This event focuses on the sheep raising and wool production traditions the Hacienda was known for. 11am-4pm.

Location: Hacienda de los Martinez, Taos

September 17, 2009

Herbs & Pharmaceuticals Lecture

As part of the UNM/SMU Fall Lecture Series, tonight's lecture will take place at 7pm. Speakers: Rob Hawley, Lucy McCall, Jake Mossman. Free. For more info, call 737-6243.

Location: SMU-Ft. Burgwin campus

September 18 - 27, 2009

A Few Good Men

Working Class Theatre presents "A Few Good Men"

Location: Taos Community Auditorium

September 19 - 20, 2009

High Road Studio Tour

Traditional and contemporary artists and crafts persons invite you into their galleries, homes and studios for a unique opportunity to see and purchase their arts. Tour open Sat & Sun only, 10-5.

Location: High Road between Taos & Chimayo

September 19, 2009

13th Annual Angel Fire Parade of Homes

Maps available a few days before the parade at Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce and participating Realtors.

Location: Angel Fire

September 19 - 27, 2009

Fishfest at Eagle Nest Lake

Prizes for tagged fish caught; casting & worm eating contests!

Location: Eagle Nest Lake

September 23, 2009

Manhattan Shorts Film Festival

10 films were chosen out of 428 from over 36 countries. Cinema-goers in Taos will be able to joinw tih a global audience of over 100,000 film lovers to select the Festival winner. Opens at 6:45

Location: Taos Community Auditorium

September 24, 2009

The World of Wood Lecture

As part of the UNM/SMU Fall Lecture Series, tonight's lecture, "The World of Wood: 5,000 years of handmade wooden objects": takes place at 7pm. Free. For more info, call 737-6243.

Location: UNM-Taos Klauer campus

September 25 - 27, 2009

Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Over 85 booths--artists will be exhibiting and selling original hand crafted arts and crafts.

Location: Kit Carson Park

September 26, 2009

6th Annual Out of Your Gourd

Live Auction -Silent Auction 7pm-10pm. Hors D'oeuvres & Cash Bar. For more info, call 575-751-4677.

Location: KTAO Solar Center

September 27, 2009

Quick Draw and Art Round Up

At high noon artists will start their draw: painting en plein air from 12-3pm. Preview of the freshly created work begins at 3pm; live auction starting at 4pm.

Location: Taos Center for the Arts



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