2008 AT THE MUSEUMS MARCH 28 Friday, 7:00 PM 20th Anniversary of The Milagro Beanfield War with John Nichols Join us at the TCA for a talk by John Nichols about his celebrated film The Milagro Beanfield War, followed by a screening to benefit the museum. Tickets $25. (Taos Center for the Arts) APRIL 1 Tuesday - 11 Friday Tuesday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM; Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Book Sale Explore the Southwest Research Center and shop for literary treasures both slightly used and new. Call Nita for more information, 575-758-5441. (Southwest Research Center, 246D Ledoux) 12 Saturday, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Book signing, with Jim Bull Join Jim Bull at the museum for a discussion about his latest book Ephphaneia, followed by a book signing. Free for members or with museum admission. (E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum) 27 Sunday, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dialogue: Conversations about Art, Randall LaGro with Larry Bell Join the museum in a discussion about art led by Randall LaGro with Larry Bell. Taos County residents receive free admission on Sundays. (E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum) JUNE 12 Thursday, 7:00 PM Two Pueblo Photographers: Bruce Gomez and Rick Romancito Opening reception. Exhibit runs through 7/31. Free. (Martinez Hacienda) 20 Friday, (Fridays, through August 15), 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Martinez Hacienda Children's Heritage Garden An interactive arts and culture program. Actively participate in the cultivation of a historically accurate garden while learning about local history and culture. Program runs through Friday, August 15. Class will not meet on 7/4. Free. (Martinez Hacienda) JULY 19-20, Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Plein Air Painting Workshop Join professional painter Michelle Chrisman for two days of painting en plein air. The class will meet at three picturesque settings, including the E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum, the Martinez Hacienda, and the Taos Morada. Bring your own materials, lunches, and sunscreen. All levels of painter are welcome. Members $150, Non-Members $175. Fridays (through August 15, excepting 7/4) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Hacienda Heritage Garden An interactive arts and culture program. Actively participate in the cultivation of a historically accurate garden while learning about local history and culture. Program runs through Friday, August 15. Class will not meet on 7/4. Free. (Martinez Hacienda) AUGUST 7 Thursday 7:00 PM Hacienda Heritage Photography Exhibit Opening reception. Exhibit runs through 12/31. Free. (Martinez Hacienda) 7 Thursday 7:00 PM Hacienda Recuerdos - Memories of the Martinez Hacienda A historical roundtable focusing on memories of old Taos. Ongoing. (Martinez Hacienda) 9 Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Genealogy Workshop Come discover your northern New Mexican roots. Class will meet one half day at the Research Center & one half day at the Church of Latter Day Saints. Bring lunch. Members $25, general $30. (Southwest Research Center of Northern New Mexico) Fridays (through August 15) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Hacienda Heritage Garden An interactive arts and culture program. Actively participate in the cultivation of a historically accurate garden while learning about local history and culture. Program runs Fridays through Friday, August 15. Free. (Martinez Hacienda) SEPTEMBER 6 Saturday, 9:00 AM - noon Quilt Sale & Evaluation National quilt experts will be on hand to identify participants' quilts & offer evaluations of characteristics (i.e. age, origin, pattern/design). $10/piece. Quilts will also be for sale from 9 am until 3 pm. (Martinez Hacienda) 6 Saturday, 2:00 PM Special sneak peak of The Quilters, a play to be staged at The Space during the month of September. (Martinez Hacienda) 20 Saturday and 21 Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00 PM Taos Trade Fair Come celebrate the rich legacy of the Martinez Hacienda, an important historical center for northern New Mexican trade. Enjoy live music, traditional foods, historical re-enactors, and arts and crafts demonstrators. Fun for the whole family. Call for ticket info. (Martinez Hacienda) OCTOBER 2 Thursday, 7:00 PM Face the Mountain: Vintage Photographs from Spanish Taos Opening reception. The second in a series of exhibits featuring prints taken from the museum's extensive photographic archive. This installment focuses on Taos' rich Hispanic heritage. Exhibit runs through 12/31. Free. (E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum) 16 Thursday 7:00 PM Altarcitos de los Niños: Altars of Remembrance and Celebration Opening reception. An exhibition of altars created by local Middle and High School classes. The exhibit runs through Sunday 16 November. Free. (Martinez Hacienda) 23 Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 PM Haunted Hacienda Come in costume and bring your friends and family to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos at the Hacienda. New Mexico scholar Larry Torres will give an entertaining and informative lecture on local ghouls and goblins. Free. (Martinez Hacienda) NOVEMBER 9 Sunday, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dialogue: Conversations about Art, Barbara Zaring with Kristine Kehely Join the museum in a discussion about art led by Barbara Zaring with Kristine Kehely. Taos County residents receive free admission on Sundays. (E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum) DECEMBER 5 Friday, 6:00 PM Festival of Wreaths and Trees Enjoy a spirited holiday festival, filled with live music, hors d-oeuvres, and beautiful Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds from admissions benefit the Museum Association of Taos. 13 Saturday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Lighting of Ledoux Join the museum as it celebrates the season during Ledoux Street's holiday block party. See the Blumenschein alit by a multitude of luminarias, enjoy hot cider, music and fellowship. Free. (E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum) "Holding in trust the cultural heritage of northern New Mexico." We believe that the historic sites of northern New Mexico provide windows on time for the exploration of regional events and individual lives. To that purpose, Taos Historic Museums maintains a research library, and collects, preserves, restores and interprets artifacts and structures for the enjoyment and education of scholars and the general public.