Taos, NM (October 25 - November 9):

Unique Events:

Wednesday October 31, Jah-lloween Costume Party w/ Roots Reggae Legends: The Meditations, Sponsored By 420 Gear of Taos!  Win Cash Prizes at the Costume Contest! The Meditations have been an integral part of the Roots Reggae Scene since 1974, so this show is sure to go down in the history books as Legendary. Over the years, the Meditations have worked alongside such Reggae Legends as Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Lee “Scratch” Perry, and Gregory Isaac just to name a few. There is a tremendous thirst for Roots Rock Reggae and the authentic Meditations sound, it is by no means new but it is growing in volume. With every generation there is an overwhelming outcry to experience and see the Meditations live. Win Cash Prizes at the Costume Contest! Tickets may be purchased online at ktao.com or at the KTAOS Solar Center. Wednesday October 31, Jah-lloween Costume Party w/ Roots Reggae Legends: The Meditations, 7 p.m. Showtime, $15 ADV/$20 DOS, All ages welcome with parent/guardian supervision.

Saturday November 2, A Night with Jed Zimmerman & Don Richmond, Join us for some great local Americana Music. All Ages, Music at 8 p.m., General Admission $10

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

10/29- “Queen Tribute” featuring Alan Vetter, Greg Thum & Katy P

10/29- “Queen Tribute” featuring Alan Vetter, Greg Thum & Katy P

11/05- “Rod Stewart Tribute” featuring Jimmy Stadler, Bob Andrews and Guests

Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., 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 KTAO.com. $20 per event! Admission includes: Canvas, Paint, Brushes, and Extended Happy Hour Pricing! Hand Selected Special Wines Weekly!

10/24-TBA

11/07- 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 9 p.m., come dance the night away! Ages 21 and up only.

On 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. 6 p.m. - Free - All Ages (with parent/guardian supervision).

10/19/18 - Inside Out

10/26/18 - Hocus Pocus *FREE PUMPKIN CARVING with purchase of an adult meal.

11/09/18 - E.T.

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 2 p.m.! Happy Hour Specials during the games if you wear your teams gear! As always Happy Hour Specials can also be enjoyed between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. 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 here.

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