Taos, NM (September 27 - October 11):

Unique Events:

Fri September 28, The Rifters will be in the house with some legendary Taos Country Music! Don’t miss Don Richmond’s country trio, The Rifters, offering beautiful three part harmonies and the music to back it up! The Rifters are well known for keeping the crowd moving so when you come out be sure to bring you dancing shoes! Friday, September 28, 7PM Doors, 8PM Showtime. $10 general admission.

Sunday September 30, The Time has come for the KTAOS Solar Volleyball League End-of-Season Tournament!  Doors 10am and Games Commence at 11am. $50 per Team. Prizes Awarded to Winning Teams! Trophy Awarded to Champions! See the Facebook Event Page for the Rules here. Regular Happy Hour from 3-6PM. For More Information or to sign up contact Rushan at 770-5473 or Rushan1211@yahoo.com. Sponsored by PPC SOLAR.

Friday October 5, WINTERVENTION: SKI SWAP 2018, Gear drop off 9am to 4:30pm. 5-9PM Taos Winter Sports Team Peak Sale, FREE ADMISSION (Donation upon purchase of gear).

Saturday October 6th, WINTERVENTION: SKI SWAP 2018, SKI SWAP: 10am to 5pm, FREE ADMISSION.  6PM - 10PM: Music of Taos Ski Valley Mayor: Christof Brownell. Sponsored by Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, KTAOS Solar Center and Solar Radio and Taos Winter Sports Team.

Weekly Events:

Every Monday,  The KTAOS Solar Center will once again be hosting the exciting music series entitled “Off the Cuff Live”, music begins at 7pm SHARP.  $5 Cover. Be Early! This is a live recording, doors close 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 6pm right after a new live radio show with Jimmy Stadler and the following week’s “Off the Cuff” Guest Musicians, at 5pm. “Off the Cuff Live” is an all ages show, from 7pm-8pm. Sponsored by DR. Kellie Harris of Northern New Mexico Center for Cosmetic Dentistry "Start Smiling!" and Bull O' The Woods Saloon, Red River, New Mexico.

10/01- “Frank Sinatra Tribute” featuring David Garver & Bob Andrews10/08- “Stevie Winwood/Traffic Tribute” featuring Bob Andrews, Brent Berry & Chris Morel

Every Tuesday and Friday, KTAOS Solar Volleyball League, KTAOS Solar Volleyball League in your Community's Backyard! Every Tuesday and Friday!  Sponsored by PPC Solar, Sierra Nevada, Corona and Modelo!. FREE- No Teams Necessary - Doors open at 3.  Games Commence at 5PM.

Every Wednesday at 6PM, 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!

9/19 - Sarah Purnell of Dawn’s Custom Tattoo

9/26 - Sarah Purnell of Dawn’s Custom Tattoo

10/03- David Gary Suazo of the Taos Pueblo.

10/10- TBA

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.

Fridays, KTAOS Solar Cinema! We will be showing a family movie on a giant 20ft 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! 1 FREE kids meal with purchase of Adult Meal. 6PM - Free - All Ages (with parent/guardian supervision).

10/19/18 - Inside Out

10/26/18 - Hocus Pocus

Every Sunday, the KTAOS Trash & Treasures Flea Market, Join us every Sunday from 9AM- 3PM for our famous Trash & Treasures Flea Market! Clean out your garage; bring your arts, crafts, jewelry and other products. Vendors contact Louri at (575) 770-2290 for pricing and more information. Book your booth now for just $20! Don't miss the best sellers market in New Mexico!  

Every Sunday, NFL Sunday Ticket: It’s officially NFL Season and the KTAOS Solar Center is the best place to catch your favorite games. Tons of big, Hi-Def, screens showing games and incredible food and drink specials. Doors open at 2pm! Happy Hour Specials during the games if you wear your teams gear!  As always Happy Hour Specials can also be enjoyed between 3PM and 6PM. So come enjoy the games, every Sunday and Drink in the View at the KTAOS Solar Center. Your place for the NFL Sunday Ticket.

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

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