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Ongoing through August 15, 2010
"Fool for Love" a play by Sam Shepard
Show begins at 8 pm. The story of May and Eddie who inhabit their past while striving between passion and betrayal. Fleeing from their on-again-off-again relationship, May has come to another dead end, pursued by her erstwhile cowboy lover, Eddie. 

Directed by Ronald J. Usherwood, the cast includes Kristian Moore, Susan Nuss, Damon Klassen and Ronald J. Usherwood. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Taos Center for the Arts offices, FX 18 on Bent Street in Taos or by calling 575-758-2052. Click here for more information.
Location: Taos Community Auditorium

August 14, 2010
Explore Taos Geology
Local Geologist, Ted Dyman will host this one day workshop. Beginning at 9 am, participants will drive, hike and talk their way through Taos geologic wonders, learning about deep time, rocks, minerals, fossils, earth plants and mountain building. A $25 donation is suggested, to benefit the Rivers and Birds organization, but no one will be turned away. Visitwww.riversandbirds.org, 575-776-5200, riversandbirds@gmail.com.

Location: Meet at Rivers and Birds

Photo Courtesy Gak Stonn

August 14, 2010
Taos Pueblo Gallery Talk with Gus Foster
Join artist and collector, Gus Foster for a gallery talk on the Taos Pueblo Photograph Exhibition. Foster will share his vision in assembling this collection of historic photographs of the Pueblo, while discussing individual photographers and the variety of processes used. The program runs from 2 to 3 pm and is free to Harwood Museum Alliance members or $8 with museum admission. www.harwoodmuseum.org, 575-758-9826 ext. 105 or education@harwoodmuseum.org

Location: The Harwood Museum of Art

August 14, 2010
National Watercolor Opening Reception
This reception begins at 5 pm featuring artists from across the country who are represented with water-media paintings in a variety of styles. Participation in the juried exhibition is limited to signature national members of the Taos National Society of Watercolorists. www.millicentrogers.org, faithhensley@millicentrogers.org.

Location: Millicent Rogers Museum

August 15, 2010
Couse Foundation Studio & Garden Tour
The Couse Foundation is hosting its regular monthly open house from 1 to 5 pm. Thomas Minckler, author of the newly published, "In Poetic Silence, The Floral Paintings of Joseph Henry Sharp," will be on site to sign copies. Also featured will be a self-guided tour of "then and now, a walk in time," in and around the Couse/Sharp historic site. Admission is free.www.cousefoundation.org, 575-770-3705, dmclean@newmex.com.

Location: Couse/Sharp Historic Site

August 15, 2010
Taos Institute for Glass Arts Benefit Dinner and Chihuly Auction

This gala dinner begins at 4:30 pm. For $75, attendees of this gala will receive the following: a hand-made, one-of-a-kind glass plate made by TIGA artists, a tapas-style dinner, and the opportunity to participate in our auction of glass works and local services. The highlight is the auction of the "Firefly Machia" created and donated by Dale Chihuly to benefit TIGA.www.tiganm.org, 575-613-6484, toni@tiganm.org.

Location: Grand Bohemian Gallery, El Monte Sagrado

Taos Deals and Packages

Get the latest deals on Taos packages here or learn about other great Taos offers including romantic getaways and spa retreats here.

Taos Return to Sacred Places Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win a trip to Taos here. No purchase necessary to enter and the drawing will be held on August 31st.

The Taos Express

Catch the Taos Express this summer to create your sacred experience. Rides going from Santa Fe to Taos every weekend. See the complete schedule and details at www.TaosExpress.com along with information about the American Airlines flight schedule into Santa Fe. Reservations can be made at www.TaosExpress.com or by calling 575-751-4459.