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Taos Return to Sacred Places Sweepstakes
Enter for a chance to win a trip to Taos. No purchase necessary to enter and the drawing will be held on August 31st. |
August 27, 2010
Taos Autumn Run Car Show
Taos auto enthusiasts bring you their annual classic car show—including games, a poker run, street dance, bbq more. Bring the family. Proceeds benefit scholarships and youth. 575-758-1405.
Location: Taos Plaza and Kit Carson Park |
 Photo Courtesy Paula Valentine |
August 28 & 29, 2010
The 36th Annual Taos County Fair
This annual event is a showcase of Taos County's finest arts and crafts, baked goods, canned goods, quilts, flowers, vegetables and needlecraft. We also have a livestock show and Jr. Livestock auction, Sheep Lead Contest, Watermelon Eating Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Best Salsa in Taos contest and, for the little ones, a pet parade. Live entertainment from noon until 4 pm. Free event and open to everyone. Rey Torres 575-758-3982 or reytorre@nmsu.edu
Location: Juan I. Gonzales Taos County Agricultural Center
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August 28, 2010
A Russian Night in Taos
Join the Taos Art Museum for its 6th annual gala fundraiser for an unforgettable evening of dancing, dining and art, complete with live and silent auctions.
The Taos Art Museum is housed in the home of Nicolai Fechin, who moved with his family to Taos in 1927. Born in Russia, Fechin is one of the most important portrait painters of the 20th Century. His paintings of Native Americans and of the New Mexico desert landscape are considered among his best works. For more information call 575-758-2690 or visit www.taosartmuseum.org
Location: Taos Art Museum
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 Nicolai Fechin |
September 3, 2010
Mark Asmus Exhibit, Police Blotters & More
Mark Asmus, oil painter, kicks off his one-man show with a reception on Friday, Sept. 3rd from 5:30- 7:30 pm. The exhibit and sale continues through September 4, 5 and 6 from 10 am – 5 pm daily. The Community Against Violence receives 25% of the proceeds from the sales. The show, titled “Police Blotters & More,” features Asmus’ amusing paintings inspired by The Taos News Police Blotter. 575-758-7171 or www.markasmus.com.
Location: The Stables Gallery
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September 5, 2010
2nd Annual Taos Mountain Music Festival
Make the most of your Labor Day holiday this summer and support the 2nd Annual Taos Mountain Music Festival to hear world renowned recording artists on Sunday and enjoy a fun filled weekend including festivities, great food, children’s games, and arts and crafts on Strawberry Hill. The Festival brings a wide spectrum of music from Blues, Hip-Hop to Country and Latin grooves. For directions, schedule and tickets, www.taosmountainmusicfestival.com or call 800-517-9816. Purchase tickets by phone at 505-886-1251. (Children 10 and younger are FREE, but must be accompanies by an adult)
Location: Taos Ski Valley, NM-150/Ski Valley Rd 87525 |
September 4, 5, 6 & 11, 12, 2010
Third Annual Taos Studio Tour
This year's Taos Studio Tour is September 4,5,6 and 11,12. The opening reception is September 3, at the Sagebrush Inn in Taos. Experiential workshops with creativity experts will also be offered during the week and weekends, September 6-12. See the website below for more information.
A variety of media will be represented during the tour, including oil, pastel, watercolor, encaustic, acrylic, mixed media, drawing, collage, jewelry, batik, colcha embroidery, fiber art, dyes on silk, clothing artwear and fashion creations, home decor, printmaking, photography, wood, leather and bone carving, glass, ceramic and raku sculptures as well as bronze and metal. For more information visit www.taosartist.org or call 575-751-0071.
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