Taos, NM (December 13 - December 27):

Unique Events:

Friday, December 14, Jimmy Stadler presents Taos Academy Charter School's Winter Music Show! Come check out the talented youth of Taos at the KTAOS Solar Center! Almost 40 Taos Academy students will be performing in three different bands from 6-8 p.m. There is no cover but a suggested donation which goes directly to benefit the Taos Academy Music Program. 4 Bands: Buyers Remorse, Steven and Others, More X than Y, The Closets. These kids are seriously talented, but with a teacher like Jimmy Stadler that is no surprise! Jimmy Stadler presents Taos Academy Charter School's Spring Music Show! Music starts at 6 p.m! All ages welcome and encouraged! 

Friday, December 21, Bob Andrews and Mina Tank’s Holiday Party! Legendary Keyboardist Bob Andrews takes the stage with the help of Mina Tank of The Damn Band for a Special, Holiday Party! Friday December 21. 8 p.m., $8.

Weekly Events:

Every Monday, enjoy Monday Night Football at the KTAOS Solar Center! Happy Hour for Guests in football gear. Lots of screens and great food specials!

Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., Art n’ a Glass with a special guest teacher. Paint away those Hump Day blues at Art n' a Glass! You're the Artist!  A night of painting in a social setting. No experience required! Learn the fundamentals of painting with local professional Special Guest Artist. Templates available. Take your painting home! Limited space available. Tickets may be purchased at here. $20 per event! Admission includes: Canvas, Paint, Brushes, and Extended Happy Hour Pricing! Hand Selected Special Wines Weekly!

12/12-  Carol Shrader of UNM

12/19-  TBA

12/26-  TBA

Every Thursday, Enjoy Thursday Night Football at the KTAOS Solar Center! Happy Hour for Guests in football gear. Lots of screens and great food Specials!

Every Thursday in December, The KTAOS Solar Center and Katy P and the Business come together for the “Ladies Night Parties” to benefit Ashley Quintanilla. Ashley is a Taos native who is 12 years old and battling Embyonal Rhabdomysarcoma cancer. She has tragically lost both of her parents within the past 6 months. All of the money raised and a portions of the proceeds, will go to Ashley’s care and future. There will be raffles, silent auctions, and other fun beneficial ways to help this wonderful cause. $5 Cover with additional happy hour for ladies 9pm to 11pm. Please visit the Gofundme page for Ashley Quintanilla here.

KTAOS is located at 9 State Road 150 in El Prado, where the 150 and 68 freeways meet. For more information, please visit the website here.

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