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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).

Presenting the first in a series of Art Exploration Workshops. "Create a Parade" is an art program designed for children 6 & up to create a collaborative recycled creature - as an entry for the Arroyo Seco 4th of July Parade. Free to members; $55 others. 10-noon daily.

Celebrate The Great American Holiday in Red River.

11am-5pm Fireman's BBQ 2pm Parade down Main Street 9:30pm/dark Fireworks over Eagle Nest Lake!

Come celebrate Independence Day and the Village's Birthday in small town fashion. Parade, duck race, fun games & live music. Kids can ride on the firetruck! Parade starts at 2pm; music & events follow the parade. Free.

A wine and food celebration! Events include wine tastings, Art D'Vine Gallery Tour, wine class, wine dinners, and art/wine auction.

You never know what you'll see at Arroyo Seco's annual Independence Day parade - festivities begin at noon.

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

Field Institute of Taos Cycling Team sponsors "Short Track Mountain Bike Event". This fun event will start at 10am... why not stay around to enjoy the 4th of July festivities?

Celebrate! Freedom from Violence Arts & Crafts Fair. For more info, call 575-758-3873.

Balloons take flight over Angel Fire. For information call 505-263-0254.

Trials event on Saturday. Hare scramble on Sunday.

Gathering of Indian Nations at Taos Pueblo. Competition dancing, drumming, Native American food & arts and craft booths.

Offering writing workshops, special events, and readings. Largest creative writing conference in the state.

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

Field Institute of Taos Cycling Team will be having training rides up the 8 mile Ski Valley road from 6pm till dusk. A challenge for all to enjoy.

Feast Day celebration of Taos Patron Saints, Santiago and Santana, food, music, vendors, parades, dancers and more.

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

Enjoy the world of quilts and textile arts with an exhibition representing styles from traditional to contemporary. A quilters' paradise.

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!