Taos, NM (Dec 7-Dec 21):

Unique Events:

Saturday Dec 8, Join us at the KTAOS Solar Center as we host another installment of MOMENTUM: A night of Live Art, Hip Hop, Downtempo, Dub and Drum&Bass sponsored by Taos Art Supply.

MOMENTUM will feature Stones & Bones Dj's, Madaro (pronounced Mad Aro) and Beardo, spinning a mix of Underground Hip Hop, Downtempo Instrumentals, Dub and Drum&Bass on the 5th Street Sound System! We'll have some live interactive art going on throughout the duration of the show. Thanks to Taos Art Supply, there will be canvas', paints and brushes set up for everyone to paint a collaborative piece together. We'll also have a few Artists collaborating on a painting together! This will be a $5 - family friendly event, so bring the kiddos! Music starts 8PM, with Happy Hour from 3-6PM. Saturday, December 9th - MOMENTUM: A night of Live Art, Hip Hop, Downtempo, Dub and Drum&Bass sponsored by Taos Art Supply.

Friday Dec 15, The Rifters will be in the house with some legendary Taos Country Music! Don Richmond, Rod Taylor, and Jim Bradley make up this country trio with 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 this Friday night, be sure to bring your dancing shoes! The Doors will open at 7PM and showtime will be at 8PM. $10 general admission and all ages welcome with parent/guardian supervision.

Saturday Dec 16, Jimmy Stadler presents Taos Charter School's Holiday Music Show! Come check out the talented youth of Taos at the KTAOS Solar Center! Upwards of 40 Taos Academy students will be performing in four different bands from 6-8PM. 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!

Weekly Events:

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

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. Happy Hour from 3-6PM. 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 6pm. "Off the Cuff Live" is a free live show for all ages, from 7pm-8pm. Sponsored by Sabroso Restaurant and Bar.

  • 12/04 - "The Band" featuring Bob Andrews, Chris Morel & Brent Berry

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.

Friday's, 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! 7PM - Free - All Ages (with parent/guardian supervision) (Solar Cinema is sponsored by Wanda Lucero at StateFarm)

  • 12/08/17 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas at 7PM
  • Special Holiday Craft Workshop, Pictures w/Santa from 5-6:30 and Hot Cocoa and Egg Nog Station!

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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