I've talked before about the Taos Storytelling Festival. The fest inlcudes a workshop with nationally known storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy on Saturday. Another nationally recognized featured storyteller is Willy Claflin. CDs of some of the national and local storytellers are also available. Check out SOMOS at http://www.somostaos.org/ for places, times, and details.
Welcome back could be the theme song for the return of Rancho de Chimayo. Closed since a major fire many months back, this is an almost legendary dining place for northern NM. On the way to or from Taos or on a one day drive around tour from Taos, Rancho Chimayo offers dining again Sunday October 18, 12009. They will be open Saturday, October 17, 2009, for an open house from noon to 4 PM. http://www.ranchochimayo.com/.
The Blumenschein House and Museum is celebrating the completion of their exterior upgrade with a show of 15 local Taos artists. The home is furnished with the Blumenschein's original belongings and displays some of the now nearly 100 year old art from the original Taos Society of Artists. Information at 575-758-0505 or www.taoshistoricmuseums.org/blumenschein.php.
Next Wednesday, October 21, 2009, TCA welcomes the Lula Washington Dance Theater to Taos. One show only at 8:00 PM. Call 575-758-2052 for tickets. More information at http://www.tcataos.org/.
Taos County Economic Development Corporation is a local non profit whose mission is to support the food, land, water, and clutures of the people of Northern NM. As a means of reaching for that goal, they have a community garden, greenhouse, small business services, and 5,000 square foot commercial kitchen. They are at 1021 Salazar Road, their website is http://www.tcedc.org/, and you can call 575-758-8731 for more information.
Eanger Irving Couse was also one of the founders of the Taos Society of Artists. The annual celebration of when those artists settled in Taos occurs this weekend. This year is the 100th anniversary of whn Couse bought his property. The event is a fund rasing that will generate more funds for transfering the property to the foundation to further and permanently preserve the hitoric dwelling. The Couse and Sharp properties will be open Saturday, October 17, 2009. http://www.cousefoundation.org/ or 575-751-0369 for information.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza thanks those who've been our Guests and invites you who haven't to try our convenient downtown hotel. We're just a couple blocks South of the Plaza, the museums, the Couse property. We'll try to accommodate you, make you comfortable, and be your "tour guide" for your Taos Experience. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or 800-444-2346. Although I think our rates are the best in Taos, if you find a lower rate on line, tell us where or bring us a copy and we'll usually be able to match it. Direct bookings are always most accurate, usually lower in cost, and easier to make, change, or cancel. Thanks again for your confidence. We know you have many lodging choices and appreciate your calling on us.
Friday, October 16, 2009
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