EVENTS IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF TAOS
Feb 11, 2012
At The Harwood: Valentine's Day Workshop
Create handmade artistic valentines. Open to all ages, 10am-noon.
Location: Harwood Museum
Feb 25, 2012 - June 17, 2012
On Exhibit at The Harwood: Agnes Martin Centennial
"Before The Grid" - Marking the 100th birthday of Agnes Martin with an inclusive showing of her early portraits, still life, and landscapes.
Location: Harwood Museum
Feb 28, 2012
Gloria Steinem with Budd Mishkin Live 92nd St Y
Gloria Steinem talks about her travels in this and other countries as an organizer, lecturer and frequent media spokeswoman on issues of equality and her work organizing across boundaries for peace and justice. 6pm
Location: Harwood Museum
Mar 01 - 04, 2012
Taos Shortz Film Fest
Taos' short film festival will host over 150 filmmakers from around the world. Film screenings, panel discussions, and special guests are all part of the festival.
Location: Taos Community Auditorium
Mar 16, 2012
National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare's furiously paced comedy will be staged in a contemporary world into which walk three prohibited foreigners who see everything for the first time. 7pm
Location: Taos Community Auditorium
Apr 08, 2012
Easter Egg Hunt
A bright and fun event! Children welcome to hunt for hidden Easter Eggs. Starts at 1pm. For more info, call 575-758-8398.
Location: Kit Carson Park, Taos
Apr 14, 2012
Tri Taos
First Town of Taos annual “Tri Taos” Triathalon Super Sprint.
Location: Taos Youth & Family Center
Apr 20 - 22, 2012
Taos Fiber Marketplace
The Taos Fiber Marketplace is a gathering place that encourages learning and creativity in all the fiber arts forms by bringing together artisans, vendors and customers into an environment that stimulates and excites... it will bring a broad array of vendors and artisans together to create a diversified fiber market.
Location: Taos Convention Center
May 03, 2012
Santa Cruz Feast Day Dances
Blessing of the fields and corn dance. no cameras or cell phones. For more info, call 575-758-1028.
Location: Taos Pueblo
June 24, 2012
San Juan Feast Day
Sunrise mass at San Geronimo church, traditional Corn Dance. No cameras.
Location: Taos Pueblo plaza
June 30, 2012 - July 01, 2012
Taos Solar Music Festival
Showcasing renewable energy through the universal language of music and art. 10:30am-10pm.
Location: Kit Carson Park, Taos
July 04, 2012
Arroyo Seco Parade
You never know what you'll see at Arroyo Seco's annual Independence Day parade - festivities begin at 1pm.
Location: Arroyo Seco
July 06, 2012 - Oct 14, 2012
On Exhibit at The Harwood: Bea Mandelman Centennial
In celebration of Beatrice Mandelman's 100th birthday, the Harwood presents many works from her illustrious career as a modern artistst.
Location: Harwood Museum
July 13 - 15, 2012
Taos Pueblo Pow Wow
Taos Pueblo is famous for its pow-wow. Competition American Indian dances, arts and crafts, food & music. Events begin Friday evening with a grand procession. Join Taos Pueblo as they dance, sing, and share the beauty of their ancestral home.
Location: Taos Pueblo
July 15 - 22, 2012
Taos Summer Writer's Conference
Now in its 14th year, this event attracts writers from across the U.S. and around the world for weeklong and weekend workshops, master classes, and special community events. Most evening events during the conference, including the keynote reading and faculty readings, are free and open to the public.
Location: Sagebrush Inn, Taos
July 25 - 26, 2012
Feast Days of Santiago and Santa Ana
Taos Pueblo patron saints' are celebrated with traditional Corn Dances. Experience this ancient American Indian ceremonial dance representing fertility and summer abundance. Gates open at 8am; dance performed between 1-2pm, shops close at noon. (Cameras not allowed.)
Location: Taos Pueblo Plaza
Sept 28, 2012 - Oct 07, 2012
Taos Fall Arts Festival
Featuring Taos' most prestigious art shows of the year - Taos Select and Taos Open. Open daily 10-5,
Location: Taos Convention Center
Sept 29 - 30, 2012
Taos Pueblo San Geronimo Day
Experience this centuries-old trading event and shop for authentic American Indian arts and crafts. Ceremonial pole climbing. (No cameras.)
Location: Taos Pueblo plaza
Oct 06 - 07, 2012
Taos Wool Festival
A look at traditional and contemporary fiber artistry, an opportunity to get up close and personal with sheep, goats, rabbits, alpacas and llamas, and an invitation for kids to try their hand at a fiber project.
Location: Kit Carson Park
Dec 08, 2012
Lighting Ledoux
Join the museums, galleries, studios and merchants of Ledoux Street usher in the holiday season. The historic street is lined with luminarias and homes/businesses boast farolitos, music and refreshments. 5-7pm.
Location: Ledoux Street, Taos
Dec 24, 2012
Christmas Eve Procession
No where else on Earth can you experience this magical event. A stunning contrast between bonfires and the Procession of the Virgin is a pageant of beauty, heritage and awe inspiring imagery. Sundown.
Location: Taos Pueblo
Dec 25, 2012
Taos Pueblo Deer or Matachines Dance
Traditional Christmas Day dances. Dances begin at 2pm. No cameras or cell phones allowed.
Location: Taos Pueblo plaza
Jan 06, 2013
Buffalo Dance
A symbol of abundance during the winter months, traditional Buffalo Dances begin about 1pm. No photography allowed.
Location: Taos Pueblo