Unique Events:

Thursday October 19: Jimmy Stadler Presents: Taos Academy Autumn Music Show! Come check out the talented youth of Taos at the KTAOS Solar Center! Upwards of 30 Taos Academy students will be performing in three different bands from 6:30-8 PM. There is NO COVER, but a suggested donation which goes directly to benefit the Taos Academy Music Program. These kids are seriously talented, but with a teacher like Jimmy Stadler that is no surprise! Music starts at 6:30PM! All ages welcome and encouraged!

Friday October 20: Join us in the pavilion at 8 PM for Max Gomez' "Me & Joe" CD Release Party. Music starts after Solar Cinema at 8 PM. All Ages Welcome. $10 in Advance/ $15 Day of Show. Though still only in his twenties, Max Gomez has always had the heart of an old soul. While many young artists write songs with the mere intention of entertaining the masses, Max's songs are filled with the raw emotion and capture the spirit of those who came before him. Friday October 20: Max Gomez' "Me & Joe" Release Party, 8PM Show, All Ages, $10 in Advance/ $15 Day of Show.

Friday October 27: Local musical legend, multi instrumentalist, and all around great guy, Jimmy Stadler will be live at the KTAOS Solar Center this Friday October 27th!
Jimmy plays all sorts of amazing original music as well as some of the classic hits to keep your feet moving! There will also be the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Meet & Greet in the pavilion from 4-10 PM! Meet some Hot Air Balloon Pilots! Doors open at 3 PM for happy hour! Free event! Music starts early at 6:30PM. All Ages Welcome.

Saturday, October 28: Come join us for a Halloween Party with Big Swing Theory! This is a 21 AND OVER Show with a $7 General Admission or $5 with a costume. MUSIC STARTS AT 8 PM.
There will be a Costume Contest with $300 in Cash Prizes awarded! Celebrate Halloween at the KTAOS Solar Center by dancing the night away with Big Swing Theory, who always brings the best in Swing & Jump Blues music to every performance. Saturday October 28: Halloween Party w Big Swing Theory, Costume Contest with over $300 in Cash Prizes. Music at 8 PM, 21 AND OVER. $7 General Admission or $5 with a Costume.

Tuesday October 31st: Join the Fun on Halloween Night, as we welcome the musical stylings of Nosotros for KTAOS' Halloween Bash! There will be a costume contest with over $400 in cash prizes! Nosotros is one of the most recognizable Latin bands, in the Southwest United States. Nosotros has been drawing music lovers to their music for over 20 years. This 9-piece, Latin music powerhouse, seamlessly combines Latin rhythms with elements of Rock, Salsa, Jazz and Cumbia creating an original sound that is unmistakably Nosotros. $5 GENERAL ADMISSION. Music starts at 8 PM. 21 AND OVER.

Weekly Events:

Every Monday, Thursday and Sunday catch EVERY NFL game in Hi-Def on our Big Screen TV's!

Every Sunday, the KTAOS Trash & Treasures Flea Market, Join us every Sunday from 9 AM - 3 PM for our famous Trash & Treasures Flea Market! Clean out your garage; bring your arts, crafts, jewelry and/or homegrown produce, baked goods and other products. Vendor interviews will be broadcast over the KTAO 101.9FM airwaves. Don't miss the best sellers market in New Mexico! The KTAOS Solar Center Bar & Restaurant will now be open on Sundays at 11AM, with Happy Hour from 3-6PM.

Every Sunday at the KTAOS Solar Center is NFL SUNDAY TICKET. We will be showing six NFL games in Hi-Def with amazing food and drink specials. There will be a "Tito's Build Your Own Bloody Maria Bar" from 11 AM - 6 PM along with a $6 Touchdown Brunch. Every Game, Every Sunday at the KTAOS Solar Center.

Every Monday, The KTAOS Solar Center will once again be hosting the exciting music series entitled "Off the Cuff Live", music begins at 7pm. "Off the Cuff Live" features local artists performing music from different chart-topping musicians. The show is recorded live, to be re-broadcast on KTAOS Solar 101.9 FM the following Sunday at 6 pm. "Off the Cuff Live" is a free live show for all ages, from 7 pm - 8 pm. Sponsored by Sabroso Restaurant and Bar.

• 10/23- "Duets" featuring Bob Andrews and Mina Tank
• 10/30- "Wallflowers" featuring Ry Taylor & Friends

Every Tuesday and Friday, The KTAOS Solar Center will be hosting the "KTAOS Solar Volleyball League"! (Sponsored by PPC Solar and Wanda Lucero at StateFarm) All are welcome to come and play pickup games in your community's backyard. KTAOS Solar Volleyball League begins at 5pm every Tuesday and Friday, (WEATHER PERMITTING) free of charge, and open for anyone to participate.

Every Thursday, "The KTAOS Solar Center" is holding another weekly installment of their "Ladies' Night" featuring great music! Ladies get into the show free of charge, and guys have a $5 cover. Show begins at 9pm, come dance the night away! Ages 21 and up only.

• 10/19: Katy P and the Business 3.0
• 10/26: Katy P and the Business 3.0
• 11/02: Katy P and the Business 3.0

Friday's, KTAOS Solar Cinema! We will be showing a family movie on a giant 20 ft screen with theatre quality audio! Bring blankets, pillows, and pajamas and get comfortable! This is a no-babysitter-needed kind of evening so bring the whole family! 6 PM - Free - All Ages (with parent/guardian supervision) (Solar Cinema is sponsored by Wanda Lucero at StateFarm)

• 10/20/17 - My Neighbor Totoro

KTAOS is located at 9 State Road 150 in El Prado, where the 150 and 68 freeways meet. For
more information, please visit ktaos.com, become a fan at facebook.com/KTAOS101.9FM, or
follow us at twitter.com/KTAOS.

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