SOMOS & Live Music at KTAOS & Auditions for Working Class Theater

SOMOS, Society of the Muse of the Southwest, is a local charitable organization that encourages writers of all sorts of material from poetry to books and everything in between.  They have an extensive list of programs for January and February (along with the rest of the year).  They are tenants in our retail shops at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  I encourage you to attend any of their presentations and support their efforts at encouraging folks to develope their writing skills and abilities.  Details for all programs at http://www.somostaos.org/ or 575-758-0081.

All events are Fridays, start at 7 PM and cost $8.  We will credit half the cost of one entry ticket for any of these events (and most other events) our Guests attend off our room rate.  Not available with any other discounts, coupons, specials.

Friday, January 14, 2011, Nathan Brown poet & musician & Ron Chavez, novelist, "Winds of Wildfire" at Taos Center for the Arts (TCA) and Encore Gallery, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos.

Friday, January 21, 2011, James McGrath Morris, biographer of Joseph Pulitzer reveals new information and insights about the life of the man with one of America's most recognized names at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, 240 Morada Lane, Taos.

Friday, January 28, 2011, Monique Parker, a short story & David Perez, non-fiction at TCA and Encore Gallery, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos.

Friday, February 4, 2011, George Wallace, Walt Whitman Writer in Residence from NYC at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, 240 Morada Lane, Taos.

Friday, February 11, 2011, Youth Writers Night with Jason Yurcic at TCA, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos.

Friday, February 18, 2011, Veronica Golos, "Vocabulary of Silence" & Dana Levin both peots at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, 240 Morada Lane, Taos.

Friday, February 25, 2011, Karen Kershen, Jo-Jo, and Marcia Fine at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, 240 Morada Lane, Taos.

KTAOS Solar Center has a great schedule of entertainment for January.  They are offering live action Wednesdays thru Sundays every week.  OK, some Sundays are NFL football on the tube.  Some shows have cover charges ranging up to $15 at the door.  At #9 Ski Valley Road, Taos.  Details at KTAO.com.

Working Class Theater is holding auditions 10 AM, Saturday, January 15, 2011 and 7 PM, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 for David Mamet's "The Water Engine", at TCA.  Both men and women roles for 12-15 characters.  Details available from Ron Usherwood at 575-737-0219 or email ronusherwood@yahoo.com.

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is your downtown choice for quality, comfortable, affordable lodging in Taos.  You can book from our website.  Note, the best values online are for our multi night discounts.  Please choose carefully as we correct to the proper rate whn folks select the wrong one.  For example, our 7 night rate offers almost a 35% discount for the single online night rate.  Our direct booking cancellation policy and wee wee fees are far better than ANY other online agency (when they run TV ads, someone pays for them = you).

Thanks for your business.  See you tommorrow!

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December Events Continue in Taos

First, may I ask everyone to do their snow dance.  NM is experiencing a drought.  Taos and Sipapu are opn with somewhat limited terrain.  Frankly, our weather has been so good I'd suggest bringing your bicycles along and enjoying a ride or two.  Or bring the hiking boots and experince so of our great trails along the Rio Grande Gorge or in the foothills close to Town.

Friday, December 10, 2010 is the Kit Carson Road Yuletide Party with refreshments and drawings at the shops and galleries along Kit Carson.  That includes Lenny Fosters new location at 107 Kit Carson.  Those folks will welcome visitors throughout December.

Saturday, December 11, 2010 the Lighting of Ledoux Street occurs along with the grand openning of The Harwood Museum.

Sunday, December 12, 2010 is a fundraiser for a long time local Fenny Lipscomb at KTAO Solar Center from 4 to 8 PM.Many local musician favorites are performing.  A huge silent auction including art from Larry Bell, Ron Cooper, Pat Woodall, Lenny Foster, and MANY others is happening.  http://www.feenysfriends.com/

Taos Center for the Arts brings Taos programs such as the Metropolitan Opera Live, National Theater of London Live, Movies at TCA, Chamber Music, and MANY more.  TCA depends upon the generous support of locals and visitors both attending and buying tickets AND making generous year end donations.  Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza appreciates our friends support of this fine Taos area organization.  As many of you know, we discount Guests lodging by half the cost of one ticket per room.  We also donate rooms for both working teams and entertainment groups visiting TCA.  If all our viewers donate even a small amount of $25 (or more), you will make a significant difference in the 2011 program strength.

If you are a skier on a budget, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is about to join Sipapu in their Town Free Lodging promotion.  With some limitations, when you buy your Sipapu $39 lift ticket from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza, you'll get free lodging.  The general offer is available from now until Sipapu closes April 2011.  During peak periods we do add a small charge but it will be FAR less than the cost/value of lodging at those peak periods.  Generall double occupancy is required but we'll soften that stance for non peak Sundays thru Thursday nights.  Just another way Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza offers you Taos Best Lodging Value.

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Taos Grand Art Weekend and Taos Fall Arts Festival

Taos biggest late summer early fall art celebration is about to commence.  From September 24 thru October 11, 2010 you'll discover numerous art oriented opennings, activities, specials, art galleries, retail shops, museums, and the convention center.

It all starts off Friday, September 24, 2010 with the festival opening at the Taos Convention Center.  More details for the fall program at - www.taosfallarts.com.

Saturday, September 25, 2010, the action moves to the Taos Center for the Arts - www.tcataos.org where you'll find 40 local artists to view, watch, and visit with.

Saturday, September 25, 2010 you can weander the high road art galleries and shops for an amazing trip of beauty.  Remember, the mountain tops are about to be adorned with the turning aspen leaves.  http://www.highroadnewmexico.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26, 2010 is the fall Taos Trade Fair at Martinez Hacienda.  http://www.taoshistoricmuseums.org/

Sunday, September 26, 2010, SOMOS (one of our retail tenants at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza) presents Sam Sheppard with readings from his latest book, Day Out of Days.  Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. somos@somostaos.org, 575-758-0081, http://www.somostaos.org/.

San Geronimo Days are next week at Taos Pueblo followed by the Wool Festival the first weekend of October.

Hotel specials are available at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  A 3 night package from $159 for a single, $174 for two guests, good throughout the Fall Arts Festival.  You'll find yourself downtown in the heart of the Taos historic district.  Guests tell us our memory foam matress toppers provide a great nights rest.  Let our front desk team be your "tour guide" means great service.

Always lots to see and do in and around the Taos area.  Let us be your home away from home for this exciting time of year.

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More TCA Activities for August 2010

We gave a couple tickets away last week for the Missoula Childrens Theater presentation.  Guests were generally complementary for the theater.  Especially considering that it's done with only a week of preparation and an all amature cast.  Good job guys!

TCA day is this Friday.  Only 2 days left to purchase tickets for the TCA Benefit Raffle.  An amazing 6 terrific prizes.  Only 500 tickets will be sold.  $50 per ticket.  Check it out here - http://www.tcataos.org/news/view/46

Saturday Arte de Descartes X at Stables Gallery thru August 29, 2010.  Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 3 to 6 PM is Fashion A Fair with the Glam Trash Fashion Show from 5 to 6 PM.

Stick around for the evening with TCA's Music From Angel Fire Chamber Music Festival.  It's their 27th season of world class chamber music.  Call 888-377-3300 or visit http://www.musicfromangelfire.org/ .

While at TCA, you'll enjoy Robert Parker's  "Art Into Architecture" thru September 24th at the Encore Gallery.

TCA presents the Metropolitan Opera HD Live series.  12 shows transmitted for this years series.  Call the ticket office 575-758-2052 of visit http://www.tcataos.org/.

Hope you enjoy all Taos has to offer.  Ask at the desk for other goings on.  Google Taos Calendar for several added activities.

Perhaps one of the best Guest comments is the silent one, the returning, repeat Guest who doesn't blog, Facebook, Twitter, or do online stuff.  They just keep returning and referring.  Yesterday, I overheard several reservations calls that were returning Guests.  We really appreciate your confidence in our small business and wanted to say thanks again!

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Reel Injun with Neil Diamond at TCA

Taos Center for the Arts presents Native Cinema Showcase Taos screening of "Reel Injun".  A number of famed hollywood actors participate in this entertaining look back at the portrayal of the North American Natives through a 100 years of movies.  Tickets are $10 and available at TCA 575-758-2053.  Showtime is this Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 7:30 PM at Taos Community Auditorium.

School has started for many school districts so traffic is a bit slower.  Shorter waits, easier traffic, still loads to see and do in and around the Taos area.  They're still river rafting althought the flow rate is lower and the thrill level is a bit more modest.  A search of Taos will yield loads of things to see and do.  Note: if those plans include back country driving, hiking, or biking, remember this is our monsoon season.  Sudden downpours can change conditions quickly.  Be like the boy scout motto - be prepared.

As usual with TCA events, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is the ONLY hotel who'll discount your room by half the ticket price.  Bring in your stub.  We'll take half the ticket cost for 1 ticket off your room rate.  Only 1 discount per night of stay.  Not available with any other specials or discounts.  Half priced entertainment is just the ticket!

We may have a little commotion around the Inn for the next couple weeks.  We're getting new fresh carpet.  Biggest question from Guests has been the oldest carpet in the 2 queen rooms.  Problem/question soon to be answered.  Thanks for your patience.

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"Swing Into Spring" Benefits Taos Center For The Arts April 2, 2010

Here's another great reason to add Friday, April 2, 2010 and Taos to your travel plans.  A benefit for TCA, Swing Fever! is a fund raiser that helps enable the many varied art, childrens, indi films, music, and theater events held at TCA.

Featured at this weekends program is Denise Perrier, an award winning Jazz vocalist.  The band, Swing Fever! has 29 years of jazz of the 1930'2 and 40's in their tours and recorded pieces.  Many famed jazz musicians have been involved over the years with this exciting group.

The event is at Taos Country Club and starts at 6:30 PM with cocktails follwed by a 4 course Italian dinner.  Concert and dinner tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased by phone at 575-758-2052 or online at http://www.tcataos.org/.  Concert only tickets are $25 per person with doors open at 7:45 PM.

Thanks for supporting this essential hub of the arts in Taos!  Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is a regular supporter of TCA.  We all appreciate both your business and your support of community organizations!

Stick around for a couple extra days.  Our 3 night package special for a single deluxe king room is an unbelievably low $129.  Ski a little, shop a bit, be entertained, wander the area, experience Taos, Return to Spiritual Places!

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TCA January 2010 Activities

Taos Center for the Arts and Taos Community Auditorium are generally synonymous. I shorten them to TCA. Sunday the 17th, TCA presents guitarist Leo Kottke at 7 PM. Tickets are going fast. Plan to add another night to your Taos visit. Visit www.tcataos.org or call 575-758-2052.

TCA recently acquired a donation of original Gorman oil on canvas triptych from about 1974. Appraised at $60,000, TCA will consider reasonable offers. That fantastic art can be yours! Visit the web site above or click here: http://www.tcataos.org/news/view/32. Imagine the programs you will create by your purchase of that Gorman piece!

Over the holidays, we had a number of Guests extend their visit by up to 4 nights. What that says is we are providing comfortable rooms, exceptional service, from Taos' best location, at Guest oriented prices (and our holiday rates were maximum). Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Reserve direct at 800-444-2346. We'll generally match any valid price you find online. Just print a copy and show it at check in or email a copy and we'll work with you via email.