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Live music on the Plaza every Thursday from 6-8 p.m.

Selection from Larry Bell life's work collection.

The Taos Society of Artists and the Harwood Museum of Art Collection.

An 8-week program devoted to the study and performance of chamber music, including 19 International Young Artists' performances.

Enjoy the majestic views of Taos Ski Valley from lift #1. Ride the lift or hike down to the base area. $10 adults; $6 juniors.

Fashioned for the young pre-professional, Balanchine Technique® will be stressed in all technique, pointe, variation, and repertory classes. Also instruction in modern, choreography, pilates and dance studies. Excerpts and variations from Balanchine Ballets will be taught and some performed at the student performance (the last Friday of the session).

Every Friday night, bring a friend, blanket and picnic treats, and enjoy a movie outdoors under the stars.

Readings by poets and authors, sometimes accompanied by live music.

Saints days celebrated with traditional Corn Dances on the plaza. No cameras.

Enjoy Americana and Native American Arts & Crafts in the mountains of New Mexico. Blue skies, food booths, kids events.

The Ultimate Mountain Bike Challenge! Events include the Hill Climb - 2,800' in 5.5 miles to the top of 12,131' Frazer Mtn, Youth Cross Country Race & Adult Cross Country Race. Cash prizes!

Come see what fashions are in store for you this fall. Benefits the Shuter Library.

150 to 200 PT Cruisers cruising northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, courtesy of the Colorado PT Cruiser Club.

Field Institute of Taos cycling team "F.I.Taos" will be having a "Short Track Mountain Bike Event" on Strawberry Hill in Taos Ski Valley. This fun event will start at 6pm.

Chili cook-off; venues throughout town.

The 25th season of world-class, internationally known musicians performing chamber and classical music. Call 888-377-3300 for locations and times.

Opening reception - Aug 15, 5:30pm.

Enjoy guided hiking tours to Williams Lake at sunset on the beautiful mountains in Taos Ski Valley. For more information call 575-776-1413.

Southwestern pottery, jewelry, rugs and fine furnishings from famed Navajo artist R.C. Gorman’s home, along with artwork by some of the most well known artists living and working in Taos. Silent auction Aug 20-21; live auction Aug 21 at 1:30pm.

Come see prize-winning livestock and sample local blue ribbon recipes. Pie eating contest.

Classic car show - including music, poker run, street dance, and bbq. Bring the family!

A challenging 10k trail run up and over the ski hill. High altitude race for the serious mountain trail runner! For more info, call 776-1413.

Like a trip back in time. Spanish Conquistadors, mountain men, Cavalry trappers with their accompaniment of cannoneers, riverboat gamblers and turn-of-the century cowboys. For more info, call 575-377-7286.

Experience a wide range of creative workshops this fall - storytelling, jewelry making, weaving, etc.

What could be better than sipping fine wines while gazing at the beautiful night sky of Northern New Mexico? Join local Vintners and Night Sky Adventures for an unforgettable evening. Tickets $45/person.

Presented by the Moreno Valley Arts Council, artists display their work at Centro Plaza and Mountain View Mall.

2 fun packed days of disc golf competitions, Volleyball and Horseshoes. Incredible prize draw, Millenium pass!and more. Activities for kids, horse rides and face painting so bring the whole family.