August 2 BUS SHOW Contests, storytelling, pot-luck, folk
music and more. Maps available at www.solaricecreambus.com and Visit www.taospeacehouse.org or call 800-884-1136.
August 15-September 7 & September 12 203 FINE ART Terry Ensenat Mulert, new wood August 21-23 TAOS COUNTY FAIR
County Fair Grounds. 575-758-3982 At Kit Carson Park and Taos Plaza.
August 8 SATURDAY ARTS SUMMER OF LOVE Art and movement for kids. A mini playful and interactive August 8 LISA LAW, PHOTOGRAPHER AND RICK KLEIN, ‘60S COMMUNE OWNER At the
sculpture, with artist reception from 4-6 p.m. Call 575-7511262 or visit www.203fineart.com. At Taos
yoga session held in the Agnes Martin Gallery, followed by an art project. Event at The Harwood Museum of Art. 575-758-9826
An authentic Kit Carson era presentation. The event will include military re-enactment groups, Native American tribes, and Masonic bodies. Parade begins at 3 p.m. with a BBQ following at the Bent Lodge #42 at 6 p.m. This event is open to the public. 575-758-4945
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August 21-23 AUTUMN RUN CAR SHOW August 22 SATURDAY ARTS SUMMER OF LOVE Applique art for kids. A free program for children.
Visit areas of the museum’s collection for creative inspiration follwed by a workshop in art studio. Event at The Harwood Museum of Art. 575-758-9826
September 5 MUSEUM SHOP AND LEARN TRUNK SHOW WITH LAURIE FAYE BOCK
Taos Public Library. Visit www.taoslibrary.org or call 575-758-3063
The artist will be in attendance to discuss and demonstrate her work at The Harwood Museum. 575-758-9826
August 8-9 TAOS SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR at Taos Plaza August 11-October 15 “BIRDS, BEASTS & FLOWERS” TRIBUTE TO DENNIS HOPPER & DH LAWRENCE, PAINTINGS BY ROBERT CAFAZZO EXHIBITION At Two Graces, 66 St. Francis
Plaza, Ranchos de Taos. 575-758-4639
September 5 and 6 EARTHSHIP BIOTECTURE
Free slide shows and tours of the Earthship Visitor’s Center and a full-functioning Earthship. Guided tours will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Call 800-841-9249.
August 22 JOHN NICHOLS, AUTHOR AND BILL DAVIS, PHOTOGRAPHER At Taos Public
Library. Visit www.taoslibrary.org or call 575-758-3063.
September 8 and 12 BAVARIAN WEEKEND BMW RALLY Hosted by the Land of Enchantment BMW
Riders. This rally is considered to be one of the finest BMW motorcycle rallies in the West. Rally at Sipapu. 800-587-2240
August 22 UP & OVER TRAIL RUN
August 13-15 HOT CHILI DAYS, COOL MOUNTAIN NIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Texas music legend, Larry Joe Taylor along with singers and songwriters from around the country will be performing at Red River. 575-754-6166
10K Run begins at 9 a.m., registration at 7:30 a.m. Event at Village of Taos Ski Valley, Base of Chairlift 1. 800-517-9816
JULY–SEPTEMBER
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 QUE PASO A one woman show featuring the characters of Mabel, Gertrudis, and Evita. The 3 women speak of the impact on themselves with humor and horror of the change taking place in their community with the influx of love children. All shows begin at 8:30 p.m. at Spirit Runner Gallery. 575-758-1132 July 1-31 TAOS ARTIST MARY WARNER
Join us for the reception on July 3 from 5-7 p.m. at The Taos Gallery. Visit www.thetaosgallery.com or call 575-758-3911.
August 22 MUSIC FROM ANGEL FIRE: ROMANCING THE CLASSICS World class
September 10, 11, 12 MICHAEL HEARNE’S BIGBARNDANCE MUSIC FESTIVAL At The Old
Blinking Light Restaurant. Visit www.michaelhearne.com or call 575-776-8787.
August 14 1969 LIVE DJ PARTY AND DANCE
Playing songs of the era. Show at 6 p.m. at KTAOS Solar Center #9 Ski Valley Road, Taos. Visit www.ktao.com or call 575-758-5826
chamber music concert featuring works about and inspired by romance at Taos Center for the Arts. Call 1-888-377-3300 or visit www.musicfromangelfire.org.
September 18-20 STATE DOUBLES DISC GOLD TOURNAMENT The biggest disc golf tournament
in the state! Mixed doubles will be offered. Event at Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort. 800-587-2240
August 23 ‘60S FASHION SHOW
August 14 and September 25 PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: PART 2 PMC BRONZE DEMO
Watch Pamela Dean, the Taos Flower Girl, and Karen Fielding, the Taos Dragonfly, celebrate the Taos Summer of Love by designing and creating fine silver, 22k gold, and bronze love charms and beads from 10-3 p.m. at Taos County Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.taosdragonfly.com or call 575-751-0131.
Fashion show on the runway at KTAOS Solar Center #9 Ski Valley Road, Taos. Visit www.ktao.com or call 575-758-5826.
August 23 ALL ABOARD THE LUV TRAIN
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is bringing back the ‘60s. Fun celebrations on board, at the train’s summit, our favorite picnic spot, and Cumbres Pass are planned to take the riders back to those halcyon days of the ‘60s. The train departs from the Chama Depot at 11 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume to participate in the “best-dressed luv child”. Call 1-888-CUMBRES or visit www.cumbrestoltec.com
September 19 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, ANNE AUSLOOS At The Harwood Museum.
575-758-9826
July 3-5 ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR (FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE) At Kit Carson Park July 3-5 MARK ASMUS ONE-MAN SHOW
Oil paintings for direct sale, silent auction or buy-it-now. Goes from 10-5 p.m. each day at The Stables Gallery. To benefit the Taos Land Trust. Visit www.markasmus.com or call 575-758-7171. Events include wine tastings, gallery tours, wine classes, wine dinners, and an art/wine auction at galleries & restaurants throughout Taos. Visit www.toastoftaos.com or call 575-751-5811.
September 29 and 30 TAOS PUEBLO SAN GERONIMO DAY Ceremonial pole climbing and Native
American art. The annual feast is held on the 29th at noon. Ceremonial foot race on the 30th at 7:30 a.m. Event at Taos Pueblo Plaza. 575-758-9593
August 15 TAOS MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL10.30 -9.30 p.m. The Taos Ski Valley is the
July 2-11 TOAST OF TAOS WINE FESTIVAL
perfect venue for a music festival. From Blues to Rock, Hip Hop to Country and Latin grooves echoed by the dub of reggae jam beats, the sound waves coming from the main stage will appeal to all. Tickets on sale now. www.taosmountainmusicfestival.com
August 29 TAOS ART MUSEUM 5TH ANNUAL GALA AUCTION Event begins at August 30 EL CUCUY
August 15 SUMMER OF LOVE DAY Music and
6 p.m. at Taos Art Museum and Fechin House. Call 575-7582690 for more information. Live and recorded music; burning up your woes. Event at Gazebo-Park. Contact 575-758-0998.
events at KTAOS Solar Center #9 Ski Valley Road, Taos. Visit www.ktao.com or call 575-758-5826.
July 4 PSYCHEDELIC REVOLUTION Event at Taosound Tape and CD, 314 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. Visit www.taosound.com, taosound@taosnet.com or call 575-758-0323. July 4 ZANAGROOVE PLAYS TOAST OF TAOS! Join Zanagroove and other bands at the Summer of
Love Toast of Taos Wine Tasting and Raffle featuring People’s Choice Wines! Come by from 1-5 p.m. at the KTAO Solar Center at north end of Taos. Visit www.zanagroove.com or call 575-751-5811.
August 15 SATURDAY ARTS SUMMER OF LOVE Macramé making for kids. A free program for children.
September 2 ANNUAL YOUTH CONCERT
Visit areas of the museum’s collection for creative inspiration followed by a workshop in the art studio. Event at The Harwood Museum of Art. 575-758-9826
Music from Angel Fire; free concert for the kids to inspire a love of music. Concert begins at 1 p.m. at Taos Center for the Arts. Visit www.musicfromangelfire.org or call 800-377-3300.
August 15 THE RICH AND RICK SHOW
Enjoy an evening of art and sound with local artists from 5-7 p.m. at Nichols Gallery. Visit www.nicholsgallery.com, www.frederickaragon.com or call 575-758-4776.
September 4-Oct. 2 GATHERING OF THE MYSTICS Join us for the opening of the exhibition from
July 4 4TH OF JULY EXTRAVAGANZA
5-8 p.m. at Old World Fine Art. Features art by Lin Chien Shih, Jack Wise, Norval Morrisseau, Antonio Arellanes, KC Tebbutt, Kimberly Webber, Miles Lowry and others. Visit www.oldworldfineartgallery.com or call 575-758-3969.
The Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to spend a day filled with magic, love and a bit of “Home Town America.” BBQ lunch, live music and fire works at Eagle Nest. E-mail info@enchamber.org or call 575-377-2420.
July 4 and 5 35TH ANNUAL SIPAPU ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR Show hours are Saturday from July 4-27 ‘60S SURVIVORS II: JIM WAGNER 40 years of art by this master chronicler of the
off-beat, funky charm of Taos. Event at Parks Gallery. Call 575-751-0343 or visit www.parksgallery.com.
10-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10-3 p.m. at Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort. Call 575-751-5811 or visit www.sipapunm.com.
July 11 RISK HAZECAMP: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE www.harwoordmuseum.org at The Harwood
Museum of Art. 575-758-9826
July 18 PAISLEY POTLUCK Enjoy music, food,
July 11 ANNUAL FISH FIESTA
July 6 SACRED ACTIVISM
Renowned scholar and mystic Andrew Harvey on Sacred Activism. It is a benefit for Creativity and Consciousness program at UNM-Taos. Event begins at 7 p.m. at Angladas Building, 736 Kit Carson Road Visit www.CCTaos.org or call 575-741-0859.
The Bureau of Land Management, Carson National Forest, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, and the Town of Taos are proud to bring you children’s fish fiestas. The Annual Fish Fiesta is an opportunity for children ages 11 and under to have a fun learning experience in fish biology and anatomy, fishing skills and outdoor ethics. The time for each event is from 9-noon at Hopewell Lake. 575-758-8851
sharing and reading from the Scrapbook of a Taos Hippie from 6-9 p.m. at the Harwood Library. This is a costume event, circa 1960s, anything goes. $10 with costume or $20 without. Food, wine, DJ, raffle and prizes! Call 575 758-9826 x 105.
August 1-3 PEACE, LOVE, AND SOLAR SPIKE VOLLEYBALL Volleyball Tournament at Kit
Carson Park. Visit www.solarspikevolleyball.com or call 505-228-0369.
July 18 FINE ART SCULPTURE SHOW
Featuring Terry Ensenat. Reception from 4-6 p.m. Call 575-751-1262 or visit www.203fineart.com.
July 18-August 16 2ND ANNUAL ART GLASS INVITATIONAL This year’s invitational will
July 11 MAGIC BUS PSYCHEDELIC CELEBRATION Vehicle and costume contest and a
be “40 Years in Studio Art Glass Movement” at Taos Institute of Glass Arts. Call 575-613-6484.
August 1 CARAVAN FOR PEACE At noon, the caravan leaves the county line and travels along the Rio Grande river, over the gorge bridge, through Taos, and arrives at the Carson National Forest for free camping, live music and festivities throughout Taos. Maps available at www.solaricecreambus.com and www.taospeacehouse.org. 800-884-1136
acclaimed art and culture critic, Dave Hickey, will moderate a panel with Dennis Hopper and the artists of the Hopper at the Harwood exhibition at The Harwood Museum of Art. 575-758-9826
July 7 and August 5 FULL MOON HIKE TO WILLIAMS LAKE Experience the magic vibe of Taos
concert at KTAOS Solar Center. Visit www.ktao.com or call 575-758-5826.
July 19 TAOS INDEPENDENCE DAY Karaoke:
‘60s protest songs sing along at Gazebo–Park. Call 575-758-0998.
August 1 PANEL DISCUSSION WITH DAVE HICKEY AND DENNIS HOPPER An
Ski Valley on a groovy full moon hike. Hike with Mayor Neal King to the beautiful Williams Lake. The hike is 2.5 miles each way and is ranked at a moderate level. Visit www.taosskivalley. com or call 575-776-8020.
July 12 READING AND SIGNING AT STARR INTERIORS Event is from 12-4 p.m. at Starr
Interiors, 117 North Pueblo Rd. 800-748-1756
July 10 ART D’VINE GALLERY TOUR
Includes 19 galleries. Featuring wine tasting, restaurant food, and lots of fun. Begin at any gallery. Suggestion: Start at the intersection of Paseo del Pueblo and Kit Carson Road. Event goes from 5-9 p.m. Visit www.toastoftaos.com or call 575 571-5811.
July 12 and 19 YOGA THERAPY FOR PERSONAL WELLNESS Join yoga therapist Monique
July 24-26 LAS FIESTAS DE TAOS at Taos Plaza July 25 and 26 FEAST DAYS OF SANTIAGO AND SANTA ANA At Taos Pueblo.Visit www.toaspueblo.
com or call 575-758-1028.
August 1 MUSEUM SHOP & LEARN TRUNK SHOW W/ JOSIE LENWELL Saturday
noon-2 p.m. Event is FREE. The artist will be in attendance to discuss and demonstrate her photography, which will be on view throughout the entire month at The Harwood Museum of Art. Call 575-758-9826 x 102 or email chinske@ unm.edu.
Parker as she presents a comprehensive and integrated model that addresses health and well-being. Event goes from 9-5 p.m. at UNM-Taos. Visit www.classicyogaofindia.com or call 575-770-8210.
July 25 and 26 SANTA FE BREWING CO.: FRAZER MOUNTAIN MADNESS If you haven’t
July 10 PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: PART I PMC SILVER DEMO Watch Pamala Dean, the Taos
July 17 PSYCHEDELIC SIXTIES DANCE Taos
Flower Girl, and Karen Fielding, the Taos Dragonfly, celebrate the “Taos Summer of Love” by designing and creating fine silver, 22k gold, and bronze love charms and beads at the Taos County Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.taosdragonfly.com or call 575-751-0131.
Freeform Dance will be presenting a special dance highlighting the music of the ‘60s at Taos Academy of Dance Arts. Call 575-758-1994.
experienced the “madness” it’s time you signed up! We have something for everyone... from the pros to the kiddos. Cross country races, hill climb, and a kid’s race. Event at Taos Ski Valley. Call 575-776-3233 or visit www.frazermountainmadness.com.
August 1 STORIES OF THE COUNTER CULTURE Taos Historical Society lecture with a speakers’
panel drawn from local participants. Event at Kit Carson CoOp. Contact Nita Murphy at 575-758-5440.
July 31 INTUITION
July 17-19 BOHEMIAN TAOS: THE ARTS— MUSICAL, VISUAL AND LITERARY Part three
An exhibition of new work by Taos painter Kimberly Webber. Event at Old World Fine Art Gallery. Visit www.oldworldfineartgallery.com or call 575-758-3969.
July 10-12 TAOS MOUNTAIN MOTORCYCLE RALLY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Custom
motorcycle giveaway from San Luis Custom Cycles. Three stages featuring alternating classic rock, blues, mariachi, reggae and more. Great bike events including poker runs, bikerbuild-off and bike show. Visit www.taosmountainmotorcyclerally. com or call 719-207-2890.
of a three part course offered over 3 weekends (2 in June, 1 in July), and will offer 1 hour of undergraduate credit per weekend (up to 3 hours of credit). We will cover the “bohemian” edge that has flavored Taos for over a century, and look at the influences on current arts and culture, including the hippies, and at performance as well as visual arts. Event at University of New Mexico, Taos. Call 575-586-1229 to register.
July 31 EAST MEETS WEST
Raton joins Taos for the Summer of Love. Group photography exhibit featuring Raton, New Mexico and Taos artists. Event at Stables Gallery. 575-758-2052
August 1 and 2 3RD ANNUAL TASTE OF NEW MEXICO This lively festival is filled with a mass
of vendors serving local foods, wines and specialties from the North Central Region of New Mexico. Email info@ enchamber.org. or call 575-377-2420.
July 31 OUT TO LUNCH SERIES: LECTURE WITH CURATOR, JINA BRENNEMAN AND SPECIAL GUESTS At The Harwood Museum of Art. Visit
www.harwoodmuseum.org or call 575-758-9826.
July 10-12 TAOS PUEBLO POW WOW
A gathering of Indian Nations at the Taos Pueblo. There will be competitive dancing, drumming and Native American food and arts at the Taos Pueblo Pow Wow Grounds. 575-758-1028.
July 18, August 15, September 19 LEDOUX STREET LOVE ART STROLL The galleries,
July 11 MUSEUM SHOP & LEARN TRUNK SHOW W/ SHEILA ETKIN Saturday, noon-2 p.m.
museums, studios and shops on Ledoux Street are having a “Ledoux Street Love Art Stroll”. Our museums, galleries, studios and shops will be having special happenings, openings and festivities. Event takes place from 3-5 p.m. Call 575-758-0000.
July 31 SUMMER OF LOVE SLEEPOVER FOR KIDS Art making, pizza dinner, movie, flashlight tour, stories,
s’mores, sleeping in backyard and a bagel breakfast. Event at The Harwood Museum of Art. 575-758-9826
plein air artists capturing the scenic beauty of the Enchanted Circle at Wilder Nightingale Fine Art. Visit www.wnightingale. com or call 575-758-3255
August 1-15 WILDER NIGHTINGALE FINE ART PRESENTS: PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF NEW MEXICO “HIGH ON TAOS” Over 50
August 1-24 SPIRITUAL HEIR OF THE ‘60S: ERIN CURRIER A young artist whose mixed
media works of paper trash and paint exhibit the political fervor and idealism of the ‘60s. Event at Parks Gallery. Call 575-751-0343 or visit www.parksgallery.com
Event is FREE. The artist will be in attendance to discuss and demonstrate her work, which will be on display throughout the month. Artwork to include funky floor cloths. Event at The Harwood Museum of Art. Call 575-758-9826 ext. 102 or chinske@unm.edu
July 18 NEW GALLERY~FINE ART SUMMER OPENING Etchings and drawings, and other
arts. Join us for a birthday party as well! From 3-7 p.m. next to the Ledoux Street Art Stroll on Dona Luz. Call Sara at 575-758-4975.
August 1 SATURDAY ARTS SUMMER OF LOVE Art and movement for kids. A mini playful and
interactive yoga session held in the Agnes Martin Gallery, followed by an art project at The Harwood Museum of Art. 575-758-9826
August 1, 8, 15, 29 THUMB HOUSE TOUR
Visit alternative builder Mike Reynold’s first house from 1-4 p.m. at Taos Mesa. Call 575-751-1217 for reservations.
July 11 ROBERTA COURTNEY MEYERS, THEATER ARTIST AND COMPOSER WITH PAT MCCABE, POET Call 575-758-3063 or visit
www.taoslibrary.org at Taos Public Library
July 18 GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
August 1 GARDEN AND HOME TOUR
Artwork by Nancy Ortenstone, Pierre Delattre and Carla O’Neal. Reception from 4-7 p.m. at Ortenstone/Delattre Fine Art. Call 575-737-0799.
Los Jardineros Garden Club of Taos celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Lovers of beauty are invited to enjoy the self-guided tour of five locations in the greater Taos area from 9-4 p.m. Tickets go on sale in early July at hotels and businesses in Taos and Santa Fe. Visit www.gardencluboftaos.com or call 575-751-0591.
August 1-31 ART EXHIBIT IN THE PLAZA New works and bronzes by Leandro Rodriguez.
Call 575-751-7263 or email acuarelasstudiogallery@yahoo. com. Event at Acuarelas Studio and Gallery.