Press Release

Free Event Features Music, Fun at Area Businesses, Galleries

Taos, NM -- The Lighting of Ledoux Street in Taos - one of the most picturesque and festive holiday events in New Mexico - will take place on December 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The centuries-old tradition is one of the most breathtaking and memorable events in Taos, as Luminarias (brown paper bags lit with with votive candles) and Farolitos illuminate a number of courtyards along Ledoux Street and the surrounding area.
Several Taos galleries, salons and museums near and along Ledoux Street will be open during the event to celebrate with music, food and entertainment.

Participating businesses will include:
•    Rane Gallery hosting “the Paint People,” an exhibit of photo prints by Taos photographer, Te’ Zins. The exhibit forms the basis of the newly released art and poetry book titled:  The Masters Palette: Colors of Rane, featuring photographs of the paint tubes of the late Taos master painter, Bill Rane (1927-2005). The Gallery will also have music, accompanying haiku and refreshments. 214 Ledoux St (575) 758-0000;
•    The Harwood Museum of Art of UNM with homemade cookies, an open house in the Harwood’s Fern Hogue Mitchell Education Center with art activities for families and a special visit by Santa Claus at 5:30 p.m. with presents for all children. 238 Ledoux St (575) 758-9826;
•    Inger Jirby Gallery and Casitas featuring Jirby’s Fall and Winter Show along with flute music by Paul Jones. 207 Ledoux St (575) 758-7333;
•    Lenny Foster Living Light Gallery with Mary Bruschini and Members of the Taos Gospel Choir. Choir to sing at 6:00 p.m. The Gallery will also release the “2010 Healing Hands Calendar.” 246 A Ledoux St (575) 737-9150;
•    Shree Yoga Studio featuring drop in yoga classes offered by many of their teachers. 112 Camino De La Placita (575) 758-8014;
•    Salon Marjorie presenting Harp music with Julie Hawley 237 Ledoux St (575) 751-7246‎;
•    Jackie’s Trading Post 126-A West Plaza (575)758-1651;
•    ReNeux Consignment Boutique 126-B West Plaza (575) 758-4460;
•    Andean Softwear 118 Sutton Pl (575) 776-2508;
•    203 Fine Art 203 Ledoux Street (575) 751-1262;
•    Café Loka 112 Camino de la Placita (575) 758-4204;
•    R.C Gorman Navajo Gallery 210 Ledoux Street 505-758-3250;
•    The Taos Historic Museums E.L. Blumenschein Home and Museum 222 Ledoux St (575) 758-0505;
•    The Baumann Gallery 230A Ledoux St (575) 758-3255; and
•    Hensley Gallery 1103 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (575) 758-8088

This free event is sponsored in part by the Town of Taos and the members of the Ledoux Street Association.
For information on Lighting Ledoux 2009 please call Lucy (Harwood Museum of Art at UNM) at (575) 758-9826 x 105 or lperera@aol.com.
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