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2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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AUG 2008

Aug 01, 2008 

Hacienda Heritage Garden for Children
La Hacienda de los Martinez
Actively participate in the cultivation of an historically accurate garden while learning about local history and culture through arts activities. Free. Fridays, 9 am - 11 am (through August 15).

Aug 06, 2008 

Art in Museums
Blumenschein Home & Museum
A free collaborative program of the Museum Association of Taos for pre-schoolers and their parents. 11:00-11:30 am. No advance registration is required.

Aug 07, 2008 -
Dec 31, 2008 

Hacienda Heritage Photography Exhibition
La Hacienda de los Martinez
Vintage photographs of the Hacienda from throughout its history. Opening reception, 8/7 7pm.

Aug 08, 2008 

Hacienda Heritage Garden for Children
La Hacienda de los Martinez
Actively participate in the cultivation of an historically accurate garden while learning about local history and culture through arts activities. Free. Fridays, 9 am - 11 am (through August 15).

Aug 09, 2008 

Genalogy Workshop at Southwest Research Center
Taos Historical Museums
Discover your New Mexican roots at this genealogical workshop. Call Nita for more info. 575-758-5440. $30 general, $25 members.

Aug 13, 2008 

Art in Museums
Millicent Rogers Museum
A free collaborative program of the Museum Association of Taos for pre-schoolers and their parents. 11:00-11:30 am. No advance registration is required.

Aug 15, 2008 -
Sep 30, 2008 

Exhibition: The 2008 Taos National Exhibition of American Watercolor XII
Millicent Rogers Museum
Opening Reception, Friday, August 15th, 5:30-7:30 pm. A national watercolor exhibition organized and sponsored by The Taos National Society of Watercolorists. The juror for this year's exhibition will be Gerald Brommer.

Aug 15, 2008 

Hacienda Heritage Garden for Children
La Hacienda de los Martinez
Actively participate in the cultivation of an historically accurate garden while learning about local history and culture through arts activities. Free. Fridays, 9 am - 11 am (through August 15).

Aug 17, 2008 

Free Docent-Led Tour of the Museum's Collections
Millicent Rogers Museum
Join a Millicent Rogers Museum docent for a free tour of the Museum's collections. Guests should gather in the Museum Lobby at 1:00 pm. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes.

SEP 2008

Sep 04, 2008 -
Jan 18, 2009 

Exhibition: Silence in the Storm: Icons and Images by William Hart McNichols
Millicent Rogers Museum
Opening Reception, Thursday, September 4th, 5:30-7:30 pm. This will be the first exhibition to feature all original works by Father William Hart McNichols. This exhibition will reflect the sacred images that are an integral part of the cultures of Taos and Northern New Mexico and their links to other religious communities around the world.

Sep 06, 2008 

Quilt Sale and Evaluation
La Hacienda de los Martinez
National quilt experts will be on hand to identify participants' quilts and offer evaluations. $10/piece, $5 ea. additional piece. 9 am - noon.

Sep 06, 2008 

Sneak peak, 'The Quilters'
La Hacienda de los Martinez
Sneak peak at 'The Quilters,' a play to be staged throughout September at The Space. Free with museum admission. 2pm

Sep 17, 2008 

Art in Museums
Millicent Rogers Museum
A free collaborative program of the Museum Association of Taos for pre-schoolers and their parents. 11:00-11:30 am. No advance registration is required.

Sep 20 - 21, 2008 

Taos Trade Fair
La Hacienda de los Martinez
Celebrate the rich legacy of the Martinez Hacienda. Enjoy live music, traditional foods, historical re-enactors, and arts and crafts demonstrators. Fun for the whole family. Call for ticket info.

Sep 21, 2008 

Free Docent-Led Tour of the Museum's Collections
Millicent Rogers Museum
Join a Millicent Rogers Museum docent for a free tour of the Museum's collections. Guests should gather in the Museum Lobby at 1:00 pm. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes.

OCT 2008

Oct 02, 2008 -
Dec 31, 2008 

Face the Mountain: Vintage Photographs from Spanish Taos
Blumenschein Home & Museum
The second in a series of exhibits featuring prints taken from the museum's extensive photographic archive. This installment focuses on Taos' rich Hispanic heritage. Opening reception, 10/2, 7pm.

Oct 23, 2008 

Haunted Hacienda
La Hacienda de los Martinez
Come in costume and bring your friends and family to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. New Mexico scholar Larry Torres will give an entertaining and informative lecture on local ghouls and goblins. Free. 5 pm - 7 pm

NOV 2008

Nov 11, 2008 

Dialogue: Conversations about Art, Barbara Zaring with Kristine Kehely
Blumenschein Home & Museum
Join the museum in a discussion about art led by Barbara Zaring with Kristine Kehely. Free with museum admission. 4 pm - 6 pm

DEC 2008

Dec 03, 2008 

Art in Museums
Millicent Rogers Museum
A free collaborative program of the Museum Association of Taos for pre-schoolers and their parents. 11:00-11:30 am. No advance registration is required.

Dec 06, 2008 

11th Annual Holiday Fiesta
Millicent Rogers Museum
Celebrate the coming Holiday Season with music, art and craft activities for children, and a visit with Santa Claus! This is a Free Community Day Event. 12:00-3:00 pm.

Dec 13, 2008 

Lighting of Ledoux
Blumenschein Home & Museum
Celebrate the season during Ledoux Street's holiday block party. See the Blumenschein alit by a multitude of luminarias, enjoy hot cider, music and fellowship. Free.

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