n Millicent Rogers Museum. Southwest and northern
N.M. art, history, culture. Maria Martinez pottery. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., except holidays. 4 miles north of Taos Plaza on Millicent Rogers Rd. (575) 758-2462. www.millicentrogers.org taosmuseums.org/view/millicent-rogers-museum n Taos Art Museum & Fechin House. In the beautiful historic home of Russian emigre Nicolai Fechin, exhibiting his work, as well as the Taos Society of Artists, traveling exhibits and Taos contemporary. Open Tues.- Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, two blocks from the Plaza. (575)-7582690. www.taosartmuseum.org
Outdoor Getaways n Carson National Forest Supervisor’s Office. 208
Cruz Alta Rd. (575) 758-6200. www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson n Orilla Verde Recreation Area. Southern end of Río Grande Wild & Scenic River. Campsites. 12-13 miles southwest of Taos via N.M. 68. (575) 758-8851. n Tres Piedras State Wildlife Area. 3,300 acres, high prairie for big game. Between Tres Piedras & Taos. Wildlife viewing. 25 miles northwest of Taos off U.S. 64. (800) 862-9310.
Performing Arts/Galleries n High Road Art Tour. Art, culture in villages along
High Road to Taos. Last two weekends in September. (866) 343-5381. www.highroadnewmexico.com n The Firehouse Art Collection. More than 100 works by Taos pioneers, contemporary artists. 323 Camino de la Placita, behind Civic Plaza, in fire department. (575) 758-3386. n Taos Center for the Arts. Theater, music performances, visual arts, film. Check schedule online. (575) 758-2052. www.tcataos.org n Taos School of Music. Performances at Taos Community Auditorium, Hotel St. Bernard in Taos Ski Valley. Call for schedule. P.O. Box 1879, 87571. (575) 776-2388. www.taosschoolofmusic.com
Sporting Fun n Big River Raft Trips. 16 miles southwest of Taos
in Pilar at N.M. 68 and N.M. 570. (800) 748-3746, (575) 758-9711. www.bigriverrafts.com n El Paseo Llama Expeditions. Day, overnight trips. (800) 455-2627, (575) 758-3111. www.elpaseollama.com n Paradise Ballooning. Hot-air balloon rides, ultra-light flights. (575) 751-6098. www.taosballooning.com n Far Flung Adventures. Rafting. Phone first. 2 miles north of Taos in El Prado. (800) 359-2627, (575) 758-2628. www.farflung.com n Mountain Skills Climbing School & Guide Service. Professional guides, insured, permitted. Beginner to advanced. P.O. Box 206, Arroyo Seco, 87514. (575) 776-2222. www.climbingschoolusa.com n Native Sons Adventure Company. Rafting, biking. 1335 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, 87571. (800) 753-7559, (575) 758-9342. www.nativesonsadventures.com n Pueblo Balloon Co. Hot-air balloon rides. (575) 751-9877. www.puebloballoon.com www.newmexico.org
n Wild Earth Llama Adventures. Naturalist-guided
educational adventures to Sangre de Cristo Mts., Río Grande Gorge. Gourmet meals. P.O. Box 1298, 87571. (800) 758-5262. www.LlamaAdventures.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ◆ Jan. TBA. Winter Wine Festival. World class ski-
ing, fine wine and cuisine. (505) 776-2291 ext. 1427. skitaos.org/wine_festival ◆ Jan. 1. Saturday Arts for Families. Exploration of art and art making for all ages. (575) 758-9826 ext. 105. www.taossacredplaces.com ◆ Jan. 1. Turtle Dance. Traditional dance marks the beginning of a new year. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028. ◆ Jan. 1-15. College Days. Student discounts. Entertainment and contests. Red River Ski Area. (575) 754-2366. ◆ Jan. 6. Buffalo Dance. A symbol of abundance during the winter months. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com ◆ Feb. 26. Just Desserts Eat and Ski. Cross-country skiing and delicious desserts. (575) 754-6112. www.enchantedforestxc.com ◆ April 24. Easter Egg Hunt. Kit Carson Park. (575) 758-8398. www.taossacredplaces.com ◆ Throughout May. Taos Spring Arts Celebration. Museum exhibitions, gallery openings, music, performances, dining. (800) 732-8267, (575) 758-3872. www.taossacredplaces.com ◆ May-Sept. Taos Plaza Live! Music every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Taos Plaza. (575) 751-8800. www.taosplazalive.com ◆ May 27-30. Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally/Run. 25-mile parade to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Thousands of motorcycles, music and food. Red River. (575) 754-2366. ◆ May 27-30. Memorial Weekend Ceremonies. Flag march, service and speakers. Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park, Angel Fire. (575) 377-6900. ◆ June-Aug. Taos School of Music. One of the oldest and most respected summer chamber music programs in the country. Concerts throughout the summer. (575) 776-2388. taosschoolofmusic.com ◆ June 13. San Antonio Feast Day. Traditional Corn Dance. Taos Pueblo. (575) 758-1028. ◆ June 24. San Juan Feast Day. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com ◆ June 25-26. Taos Solar Music Festival. Kit Carson Park. (575) 758-9191. www.solarmusicfest.com ◆ July TBA. Toast of Taos Wine Festival. Tastings, gallery tour, wine class, dinners, art/wine auction. (575) 751-5811. www.toastoftaos.com ◆ July 4. Arroyo Seco Parade. (575) 776-8776. ◆ July 8-10. Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblopowwow.com
◆ July 11-18. Summer Writers Conference. With keynote speaker Cristina Garcia. The Sagebrush Inn, 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur. (505) 277-5572. www.unm.edu/~taosconf/
◆ July 22-24. Las Fiestas de Taos. (575) 758-3733. fiestasdetaos.com
◆ July 25-26. Feast Days of Santiago and Santa Ana. Corn dances. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com ◆ Aug. TBA. County Fair. Taos County Fair Grounds. (575) 758-3982. www.taoscountyfair.com ◆ Aug. TBA. Autumn Run Car Show. Classic cars, games, a poker run, street dance, barbecue. (800) 732-8267. www.taoschamber.com ◆ Sept. TBA. Quick Draw & Art Auction. (575) 758-2052. ◆ Sept. TBA. San Geronimo Eve & Feast Day. Celebrate with food and crafts. Tribes from all over N.M. and North America. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com ◆ Sept. TBA. The TAO of Art presents: Studio Tour and Art Week. Numerous tours of artists’ studios. (575) 751-0071. taosartist.org/tao/events.html ◆ Sept.-Oct. Taos Fall Arts Festival. Various locations. (575) 758-2475. www.taosconvention.com. ◆ Oct. TBA. Mountain Balloon Rally. (575) 758-9210. taosballoonrally.com ◆ Oct. TBA. Mountain Film Festival. (575) 751-3658. mountainfilm.net ◆ Oct. TBA. Storyteller Festival. (575) 758-0081, (877) 758-7343. somostaos.org ◆ Oct. 1-2. Taos Wool Festival. (800) 684-0340. www.taoswoolfestival.org ◆ Nov. 2011-May 2012. Taos Chamber Music Festival. Repertoire spans baroque to contemporary music. (575) 758-0150. www.taoschambermusicgroup.org ◆ Nov. 24, 2011-Jan.1, 2012. Yuletide in Taos. Holiday activities. (575) 751-8800. www.taoschamber.com.
◆ Dec. 10. The Lighting of Ledoux Street. (575) 758-1028. ◆ Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Procession. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com ◆ Dec. 25. Deer or Matachines Dance. (575) 758-1028. www.taospueblo.com
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