Unique Events:

Thurs April 26, Jimmy Stadler presents Taos Academy Charter School's Spring Music Show! Come check out the talented youth of Taos at the KTAOS Solar Center! Almost 30 Taos Academy students will be performing in three different bands from 6-8PM. There is no cover but a suggested donation which goes directly to benefit the Taos Academy Music Program. 3 Bands: 20XDank, Quarter Past Yesterday, The Small Mediums @ Large. 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 6PM! All ages welcome and encouraged!

Friday, April 27, The NoSeeUms, Come rock out with some fresh, local, Taos talent!
The NoSeeUms : You may know Noseeums as those pesky little bugs that pack a punch despite their size. But The Noseeums band will leave you with a much different kind of sting...
The Noseeums spend their time playing locally in and around the Taos area. They developed a reputation in the area, and became the center of the bluegrass scene. The ensemble features a resurgence of new material, funkier and jammier than ever. The Noseeums can once again be "seen", and heard! The NoSeeUms, 7PM Showtime. $5 general admission.

Friday, May 4, Cinco De Mayo Weekend Kick Off Party with The Dwayne Ortega Band. Dwayne Ortega is the recipient of the Best Male Vocalist Award at the 2017 Hispano Music Awards. Based out of Northern New Mexico, The Dwayne Ortega Band performs New Mexico Spanish music as well as County, and Rock. Their uptempo music has proven to keep the dance floors packed. A performance by The Dwayne Ortega Band is something you do not want to miss! Friday May 4, 2018, Cinco De Mayo Weekend Kick-off Party with the Dwayne Ortega Band! 7PM Showtime. $10 General Admission.

Saturday May 5, Cinco De Mayo Party with The UZ Band, Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the KTAOS Solar Center with The UZ Band! The UZ Band is a 4 piece variety band from Taos N.M. Their sound ranges from Classic Rock to Modern Rock to Spanish Rock to Classic Country to Modern Country. Come Dance the night away! Cinco De Mayo Party with The UZ Band! Saturday May 5, 6-10 p.m., $5.

Weekly Events:

Every Monday at 6PM, Art n' a Glass with Jim Cox sponsored by Taos Art Supply. Paint away those Monday 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 Artists Jim Cox as well as a Special Guest Artist. Templates available. Take your painting home! Limited space available. $20 per event! Admission includes: Canvas, Paint, Brushes, and Extended Happy Hour Pricing! Hand Selected Special Wines Weekly!

Every Tuesday from 7-9PM is Fiesta Tuesdays with Daniel Cordova on KTAO 101.9FM. It's also Fiesta Tuesdays in the Club! Food Specials from 6-9 and a Pool Table available for everyone all night!

Every Tuesday and Friday, KTAOS Solar Volleyball League, KTAOS Solar Volleyball League in your Community's Backyard!!! (Weather Permitting) Every Tuesday and Friday!
FREE- No Teams Necessary - Doors open at 3. Games Commence at 5PM.

Every Thursday, "The KTAOS Solar Center" is holding another weekly installment of their "Ladies' Night" featuring great music performed by Katy P and the Business 3.0! 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.

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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