Green Building has Shown Uncommon Resiliency Through First Year of Recession
The expo floor at the Greenbuild convention on Nov. 19 in Boston.
Despite a slowdown affecting nearly all segments of the commercial property industry, green building is positioned to withstand the deepening economic recession and possibly emerge as a more influential force than before, sustainability advocates say.
The optimism stems from a groundswell of popularity that carried green building to the forefront of the industry heading into the downturn, as well as the idea that sustainability can help building stakeholders cut costs.
Lately, the financial case for green buildings — that they are cheaper to operate and display better fundamentals than conventional buildings — has become the chief rallying cry for the movement.
“There’s been a focus shift from just ‘green, green, green’ to actual feasibility,” said Shannon Sentman, a real estate attorney at Holland & Knight in Washington, DC, who specializes in green building. “People are realistic. Most realize that this is a bottom line issue and it’s not only economical to do it, it’s bad for the bottom line if you don’t.”
That argument has become more credible as new studies suggest a stronger correlation between green buildings and lower energy costs, which has appealed universally to both tenants and owners and translated into leasing and selling advantages in many markets.
A recent survey by corporate real estate trade group CoreNet Global and real estate advisory firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) found that 70 percent of corporate real estate executives identify sustainability as a “critical business issue,” up more than 20 percent from a year ago.
Those executives “realize they can meet sustainability goals and save money at the same time,” said Dan Probst, chairman of Energy and Sustainability Services at JLL.
In one of the strongest indicators of the resiliency of green building, participation in the two most popular sustainable building programs — the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED system and the government’s Energy Star label for energy efficiency — have increased dramatically this year, even as economists this week confirmed that the U.S. officially fell into recession last December.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data shows that roughly 2,000 buildings received the Energy Star label in the first 11 months of this year, which is a quarter of the total number of labelings in the program’s 10-year history. More than 2 billion square feet of U.S. commercial space was benchmarked through Energy Star in the first half of the year alone.
On the LEED side, certified projects have doubled so far this year to more than 2,000, and more than 15,500 projects are registered for certification, according to November tallies from USGBC.
Policy makers are contributing to those numbers by mandating LEED-certified development projects or Energy Star benchmarking in cities such as Dallas, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, DC.
But in a way, the surge in LEED and Energy Star is self-sustaining: the programs are big business for green product manufacturers and service providers, and as those sectors have expanded it has vastly increased the number of stakeholders who contribute to green building’s rise.
According to a new report on the impact of green building by Greener World Media, LEED certified projects are already directly tied to more than $10 billion of green materials. That figure could exceed $100 billion by 2020, the report said.
At Greenbuild, the green building convention hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council last month, exhibitors said they clearly see the effects of LEED on the market.
“Most architects we talk to want to know how many points they get for a green roof,” said Don Russell, the sustainable business manager for green roofing company Xero Flor America.
Wade Mosby, a senior vice president with the sustainable timber company The Collins Cos., said that LEED points for certified wood has helped generate business in an industry that has already been hit hard by the collapse of residential construction. “LEED has been a boon,” he said.
In the real estate services industry, a movement to capitalize on sustainability has been underway for several years, and the field is becoming crowded.
“People are jumping into the consulting business,” said John Humphrey, chief technology officer of Sustainable Energy Partners, a clean energy consulting firm that advises clients on energy efficiency, LEED certification and renewable energy. “It wasn’t nearly as competitive three years ago. That’s why we started, because there was a void.”
Yet, even armed with momentum and a business case, green building is not wholly immune from recent events.
Stakeholders are paying close attention to predicted declines in new construction, the sector that accounts for almost 70 percent of all LEED-certified buildings and 60 percent of registered buildings.
Nonresidential construction dropped 0.7 percent in October, the Commerce Department reported Monday, its third decline in four months.
At a roundtable of financial officers from construction and engineering firms hosted by Ernst & Young in September, more than 90 percent of respondents said the credit crisis has made access to capital for real estate construction “more difficult or nearly impossible” to find. Forty percent of respondents indicated they have already placed construction projects on hold.
ProLogis, the world’s largest industrial property developer, said last month it has stopped as much as $650 million in new construction that was planned in the third and fourth quarters, with more delays possible next year.
All of those facilities would have been designed and built for LEED certification under a company-wide policy.
Yet, a slowdown in new construction may hasten a full-fledged shift by green markets to existing buildings, where recent gains have been promising.
LEED certifications of existing buildings have doubled this year to about 160, and another 2,000 buildings are registered.
According to Dave Pogue, national director of sustainability for institutional and corporate services at CB Richard Ellis, the amount of new green building deliveries is already forcing the existing market to adjust.
“Most new buildings are being built to LEED standards. If you’re going to compete today at the upper end in most of these markets against new product, that requires existing buildings to also be more sustainable,” he said.
Opportunities to promote energy efficiency are also greater in existing buildings, where structural changes can be difficult and costly, particularly if tenants are displaced.
At a school in California where Sustainable Energy Partners helped lower energy costs, Humphrey said the biggest solution was one that involved no costs at all — just some training.
“A lot of teachers were running the thermostat continuously on high heat. And it wasn’t even necessarily that they wanted it that way. They just didn’t know how to operate the thermostats.”
If there is a pitfall of energy efficiency, Humphrey said, it is that saving money is so easy sometimes, it is overlooked.
“You talk about replacing light bulbs and people start dozing off. There’s nothing exciting about insulation,” he said. “But you say, ‘Look, you’re paying $1,000 a month now, let’s do these things and then you’ll pay $700 per month.’ All of sudden people are excited.”
The glut of homes listed for sale continues to shrink gradually in many metropolitan areas.
In November, the supply of homes available for sale in 29 major metropolitan areas was down 3.6% from a month earlier, according to figures compiled by ZipRealty Inc., a real-estate brokerage firm based in Emeryville, Calif. The ZipRealty data cover all single-family homes, condominiums and town houses listed on local multiple-listing services in the 29 metro areas where the firm operates.
On a national basis, home inventories typically decline modestly in November from October. Over the past 25 years, the average decrease in November has been 1.9%, according to Zelman & Associates, a research firm.
The November inventory in ZipRealty’s 29 metro areas was down about 10% from a year earlier.
Nationwide, about 4.2 million previously occupied homes were listed for sale at the end of October, according to the National Association of Realtors. That is enough to last about 10 months at the current sales rate, the trade group says. The housing market is considered roughly in balance between supply and demand when the inventory is around six months.
These inventory data don’t capture the entire supply. Newly constructed housing and foreclosed homes, a big part of the supply, aren’t always included in Realtors’ multiple-listing services. In addition, many people have taken their homes off the market in the hope they can get a better price later. Those homes will come back on the market eventually.
“Sellers appear to have finally gotten the message that if you don’t have to sell, don’t put your house on the market right now,” says Patrick Lashinsky, Zip’s chief executive officer.
The Zip data don’t cover New York City. But Miller Samuel Inc., an appraisal firm there, says there were 9,348 cooperative apartments and condominiums on the market in Manhattan at the end of November, up 4.7% from October and up 38% from November 2007.
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The holiday season is upon us! The Taos County Chamber of Commerce is bringing in this yuletide season with many creative and festive ways to make Taos a joyful and memorable place to spend the holidays, while promoting our local businesses. These events will be advertised in TCCC website and email blasts, as well as media outlets. We hope you participate in the wonderful promotions we are sponsoring this season, and help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will benefit us all! Below you will find the Calendar of Events for the coming week, but here are a few things the chamber elves are getting ready for…
Business Decorating Contest
A long-time yuletide tradition returns this year with the Business Decorating Contest! Add to the magical atmosphere and community feel in Taos this season and deck those halls! Any business in Taos County can enter, and prizes will be awarded for Best Door, Best Window Display and Best Building. Register by providing your Business Name, Contact, Location, Phone and Category you wish to enter before noon on Friday, December 12th…judging will take place that night. We will announce winners and award prizes for 1st Place & Runner Up for each category at the TCCC Open House on December 18th.
Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for our Annual Yuletide Open House. Last year’s open house was a huge success with over 225 people attending to see our new offices and share in yuletide merriment. This year proves to be even better! In addition to live entertainment, savory snacks and delectable desserts, we’ll be having a cash bar, provided by the Taos Plaza Theater. The raffle prizes will be the best-ever, plus a portion of the cash proceeds will go to benefit the Ancianos Senior Center. You can help us make someone’s holidays a little brighter this year. In addition to cash for raffle tickets, we will also be accepting unwrapped children’s gift to go to the 11th Annual Community Against Violence Angel Tree Program, or a non-perishable food item to go to the Shared Table. Also, gain additional exposure for your business by providing a sampling of your culinary delights. We’ll display your logo and list your business in promotional media opportunities. For more information on this and other sponsorship opportunities, contact the TCCC at 751-8800. Download Sponsorship Form
The Buck Stops Here-Shop Local Campaign
We all know how important it is to shop locally and to encourage this we are running the Buck Stops Here campaign. Based on the story of Buck Wellspent , a bright red, sparkly buck will be hidden at a different retailer each day. Whoever finds the buck will win a $25 prize from that store. Shoppers will be encouraged to look for the buck in shops they might not otherwise go into, giving everyone great exposure. Who knows what other goodies they will find! Encourage people to come look in your business by printing and posting the following flyer: The Buck Stops Here Window Flyer
Only TCCC member businesses can hide the Buck and receive additional PR with announcements and photos of the winners and locations. Contact the TCCC to sign up your store! All that we ask is that you be willing to provide a gift valued at $25 and take a photo of the winner in your store. Camera will be provided.
Late Shopping
Staying open late this holiday season? Doing so will allow many who work regular business hours the opportunity to Shop Local after work. Plus, the Chile Line will be running late all season to the Taos Ski Valley. Let us know your extended hours and we’ll spread the word to locals and visitors!
After everyone has shopped ‘til they’ve dropped, we’ll take care of the wrapping! We know how busy everyone is this time of year, so we’re teaming up with the Taos Rotary Interact Club to offer gift-wrap services on Friday December 12th and 19th from 6-8pm and Saturday December 13th and 20th from 12-2pm. We’re asking for a donation for this service, a portion of which will go to support the efforts of our youth through their participation in the Taos Rotary Interact Club.
The events listed above are sponsored by the Taos County Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to all the volunteers on the TCCC Yuletide in Taos Committee.
For information on any of these events, or to get involved in the committee, please contact Anita at the TCCC at 751-8800 Ext 2 or by email at member@taoschamber.com
Taos County Chamber of Commerce
Community & Member Events
Through 12/14/2008
Dec 05
22nd Annual Yuletide Caroling & Tree Lighting
The Holiday season in Taos kicks off officially with the annual lighting of the Town Christmas tree during the 22nd Annual Yuletide Caroling and Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Historic Taos Plaza. Join our Mayor Bobby F. Duran and community.
4:05 PM – 4:30 PM Alta Vista Elementary Intermediate Singers from Questa
4:30 PM Yuletide Parade
4:35 PM – 4:45 PM Brain Wingard
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM Taos High School Band & Chorus
4:45 PM Come Meet & Greet Mr. & Mrs. Claus
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM Taos Hispanic Foursquare Church
5:15 PM – 5:25 PM Christmas Caroling led by Girl Scouts
5:25 PM - 5:50 PM Izcalli In Nanatzi Danza Azteca
5:50 PM Mayor Bobby F. Duran Holiday Greetings & Countdown to Tree Lighting
Meet and greet our special guests Mr. & Mrs. Claus and be prepared for an appearance by the Mean One, Mr. Grinch. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served. The Taos and businesses will be open to foot traffic, but please remember that during this fun filled event vehicles will not be permitted in the plaza. Special parking arrangements will be provided for people requiring ADA access to the event. For more information call Judy at 758-4160. Plaza
Sponsored by the Town of Taos, Taos and OMI Treatment Plant Youth & Family Center
Judy A. Esquibel TaosYouth & Family Center Special Events Coordinator Phone: 757-758-4160 or 575-737-2643
Date:
December 5, 2008
Time:
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Location:
Taos Plaza
Contact:
Judy @ 575-758-4160
Date/Time Details:
Dec 5th 4-6pm
Fees/Admission:
Free to the public
Dec 05
Festival of Trees & Wreaths
2008 Festival of Wreaths & Trees
Join the festivities and support over forty non-profit organizations active year-round in the greater Taos community. Artistically decorated holiday trees and wreaths will be silently auctioned and proceeds will benefit local non-profits.
El Monte Sagrado
6:00pm
Tickets available at the door
$15, kids free, Ticket proceeds benefit the Taos Art Museums
Live music by Jimmy Stadler
hors d’oeuveres
Santa Claus
Sponsored by The Taos News, El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa, Taos County Chamber of Commerce, Museum Association of Taos, Taos Community Foundation & Wal-Mart
Date:
December 5, 2008
Time:
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:
El Monte Sagrado
Contact:
575-758-2241
Email:
admanager@taosnews.com
Date/Time Details:
December 5, 2008
6pm
Fees/Admission:
$15 at the door
Kids are free
Dec 05 - Dec 07
Ski & Snowboard Academy
If you would like to be a ski or snowboard instructor this is the place to start. The academy is taught by our experienced instructors and is used as a hiring tool for our schools. For more information email the ski school at sstsv@skitaos.org.
Date:
December 5, 2008 - December 7, 2008
Website:
http://www.taosskivalley.com
Location:
Taos Ski Valley
Contact:
TSV Inc
Email:
sstsv@skitaos.org.
Date/Time Details:
December 5-7
Fees/Admission:
Contact for fees
Dec 05
Mudd N Flood Party & Sale
Save 20% on all merchandise in the store. Trivia contest- win a $50 gift Certificate Gourmet organic snacks, cider and cookies Music Men in Kilts
Date:
December 5, 2008
Time:
03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location:
Mudd N Flood 134 Bent St.
Contact:
575-751-9100
Date/Time Details:
Dec 5th 3-8pm
Dec 05
Taos Community Chorus Winter Concert–30th Anniversary Season
Taos Community Chorus presents a spectacular winter concert series to honor its 30th anniversary. Featuring music of Mendelssohn and Saint-Saens, guest conductor Erick Brunner, soloists, instrumentalists, and Taos Youth Ballet, the chorus performs in Arroyo Seco and Taos. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or in advance. For tickets or information, call 751-5811 or go to taoschorus.com. This project is funded by New Mexico Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Date:
December 5, 2008
Time:
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Website:
http://www.taoschorus.com
Location:
Santisima de Trinidad, Arroyo Seco
Contact:
Sally Trigg 575 751 5811
Email:
strigg@taoshospital.org
Date/Time Details:
December 5, 7 pm
Fees/Admission:
$15 adults, $10 seniors and children
Sep 04 - Jan 18
Millicent Rogers Museum - Exhibition
The Millicent Rogers Museum is pleased to announce the exhibition “Silence in the Storm: Icons and Images” by William Hart McNichols. This will be the first exhibition to feature all original art work by Father McNichols. The theme of this exhibition will revolve around the sacred images that are an integral part of the cultures of Taos and northern New Mexico and their links to other religious communities around the world.
Betsy Jaxtheimer, Curator of Education and Public Relations Manager
Email:
mrmeducation@newmex.com
Date/Time Details:
September 4, 2008 - January 18, 2009
Fees/Admission:
Museum Admission: Adults/$10, Seniors/$8, Students/$6, NM Residents/$5, Children/$2, MRM Members/Free, Town of Taos and Taos County Residents Admitted Free Every Sunday
Nov 27 - Apr 08
Taos Ski Valley Ski Season
Date:
November 27, 2008 - April 8, 2009
Website:
http://www.skitaos.org
Location:
Taos Ski Valley
Contact:
575-776-2291
Nov 28 - Dec 31
The Buck Stops Here–Shop local and win!
The Buck Stops Here!
Shop locally this holiday season and win!
Be the first to find the bright red sparkly reindeer at one of the participating local merchants and win a $25 gift from that store!
The buck will prance to a different location each day, but it will stay here in Taos- we hope your buck $$$ does too!
Support our merchants and our community- Shop Local!
Remember, “a buck spent in Taos is a Buck Wellspent!”
Sponsored by the Taos County Chamber of Commerce
575-751-8800
Date:
November 28, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Location:
Various merchants & retailers throughout Taos
Contact:
575-751-8800
Email:
info@taoschamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Nov 28- Dec 31st
Nov 28 - Jan 01
The World Aglow Winter Festival at Twirl Toy Store and Playspace
The whole courtyard will be lit by fairy lights and filled with Christmas trees and 3D storybooks as we bring alive the wonders of the season in our World Aglow festival. Children will be able to discover more about the winter season through interactive displays that encourage them to identify animal tracks in the snow, or learn about different cultural celebrations taking place at this time of year. There will be festive surprises hidden inside a giant interactive advent calendar and a Holiday Petting Zoo. The World Aglow runs through January 1st and families are invited to visit the festival for free any time during opening hours. Opening Party November 28 1-4pm
Date:
November 28, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Website:
http://www.twirlhouse.com
Location:
Twirl Toystore and Playspace, 225 Camino de la Placita
Contact:
Eve at 751 1402
Email:
eve@twirlhouse.com
Date/Time Details:
11/28/08 - 01/01/09
Fees/Admission:
FREE
Nov 28 - Dec 11
Taos Jewish Center’s Online Holiday Gift Auction
Online Holiday Gift Auction runs 11/28 through 12/11 (midnight). Starting Friday November 28th (Black Friday) you will be able to bid on or buy immediately a variety of holiday gift items at www.taosjewishcenter.cmarket.com. The site will feature a fantastic selection of gift certificates from favorite local businesses and much more until midnight on Thursday, December 11th.
Date:
November 28, 2008 - December 11, 2008
Website:
http://www.taosjewishcenter.org
Location:
ONLINE
Contact:
www.taosjewishcenter.cmarket.com
Email:
tjc@newmex.com
Date/Time Details:
11/28 through 12/11 (midnight)
Fees/Admission:
NONE
Dec 03 - Dec 17
Send a Gift of Hope to Your Friends and Family
This holiday season, the DreamTree Project would like to send your friends and family a personalized holiday gift card in honor of your contribution in helping our Taos youth who would not otherwise have a warm place to spend the holidays.
Date:
December 3, 2008 - December 17, 2008
Website:
http://www.dreamtreeproject.org
Contact:
DreamTree 758-9595
Email:
dtp@laplaza.org
Dec 06 - Dec 13
Cinder Bear Christmas Express
Cinder Bear Christmas Express Santa and Cinder Bear welcome families on board for Carols, stories and treats as the train travels through the snowy landscape of the San Juan Mountains of Northern NM and Southern CO.
Date:
December 6, 2008 - December 13, 2008
Website:
http://www.cumbrestoltec.com
Location:
Chama Train Depot, Chama
Contact:
1-888-286-2737
Date/Time Details:
Departures 11am and 1:30 pm
Fees/Admission:
$20 adults, $10 children
Dec 06
Farolito Lighting Taos Plaza
The Plaza is aglow in Yuletide splendor! Hundreds of candle-lit farolitos line the Historic Taos Plaza…a truly spectacular sight you won’t want to miss!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings 12/5-12/7 and 12/12-12/14 and nightly 12/19-12/31
If you are interested in volunteering to assist in lighting the Farolitos, please contact Judy at 575-758-4160.
Date:
December 6, 2008
Location:
Taos Plaza
Contact:
to volunteer in lighting farolitos contant Judy at 575-758-4160
Dec 06
Farolito Lighting Taos Plaza
The Plaza is aglow in Yuletide splendor! Hundreds of candle-lit farolitos line the Historic Taos Plaza…a truly spectacular sight you won’t want to miss!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings 12/5-12/7 and 12/12-12/14 and nightly 12/19-12/31
If you are interested in volunteering to assist in lighting the Farolitos, please contact Judy at 575-758-4160.
Date:
December 6, 2008
Location:
Taos Plaza
Contact:
to volunteer in lighting farolitos contant Judy at 575-758-4160
Celebrate the coming Holiday Season at the Millicent Rogers Museum’s 11th Annual Holiday Fiesta! Children will be able to participate in arts and crafts activities that will enable them to create gifts for holiday giving. There will also be an opportunity to visit with Santa and have a photo taken. Holiday music will fill the Museum as staff, docents, volunteers, and guests join together in celebration of the Holiday Season.
Betsy Jaxtheimer, Curator of Education and Public Relations Manager
Email:
mrmeducation@newmex.com
Date/Time Details:
December 6, 2008 12:00-3:00 pm
Fees/Admission:
This is a Free Community Day Event.
Dec 06 - Dec 07
Holiday Arts & Craft Fair
6th Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair at Talpa Community Center. There is also Open House in the Library, and door prizes on the hour.
Date:
December 6, 2008 - December 7, 2008
Location:
HWY 518 in Talpa NM
Contact:
Effie Romero
Email:
talpacommunitycenter@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details:
Dec., 6th and 7th from 10am - 4pm
Fees/Admission:
Free Admission
Dec 06 - Jan 31
Ted Egri Retrospective
Sat. 12/6 Taos Center for the Arts presents Ted Egri Retrospective at the Stables Gallery 1 ? 2pm Meet the Artist 2 -5pm Opening Reception Show runs through January 31, 2009 Ted Egri is the only surviving Taos Modern and TAA/TCA founder.
Date:
December 6, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Website:
http://www.tcataos.org
Location:
Stables Gallery 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
Contact:
Kristine Rippel, TCA Visual Art Director
Email:
kristine@tcataos.org
Date/Time Details:
12/6/08, 1-2pm Meet the Artist, 2-5pm Opening Reception
Fees/Admission:
FREE
Dec 06
The Taos Gallery Artwalk
Come to the taos gallery where you can see demonstrations by the taos gallery artists and partake of light refreshments.
Date:
December 6, 2008
Time:
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Website:
http://www.thetaosgallery.com
Location:
103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
Contact:
575.758.3911
Email:
thetaosgallery@taosnet.com
Date/Time Details:
December 12th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Fees/Admission:
Free and Open to the Public
Dec 06
North Pole Express- Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
Climb aboard the North Pole Express, a magical lighted train on a special winter night. Sing carols, hear story-time readings, eat cookies and hot chocolate as you tell Santa your holiday wish and receive a silver sleigh bell. While onboard, visit our box car gift shop for unique Christmas gifts.
Date:
December 6, 2008
Time:
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Website:
http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com
Location:
La Veta, CO
Contact:
Billie Scherf
Email:
billie@riograndescenicrailroad.com
Date/Time Details:
December 6, 6:00pm
Fees/Admission:
$20 adult, $10 child
Dec 06
Taos Community Chorus Winter Concert–30th Anniversary Season
Taos Community Chorus presents a spectacular winter concert series to honor its 30th anniversary. Featuring music of Mendelssohn and Saint-Saens, guest conductor Erick Brunner, soloists, instrumentalists, and Taos Youth Ballet, the chorus performs December in Arroyo Seco and Taos. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or in advance. For tickets or information, call 751-5811 or go to taoschorus.com. This project is funded by New Mexico Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Date:
December 6, 2008
Time:
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Website:
http://www.taoschorus.com
Location:
St. James Episcopal Church on Gusdorf, near Taos Middle School. Taos, NM
Contact:
Sally Trigg, 575 751-5811
Email:
strigg@taoshospital.org
Date/Time Details:
December 6, 7 pm
Fees/Admission:
$15 adults, $10 seniors and children
Dec 07
Farolito Lighting Taos Plaza
The Plaza is aglow in Yuletide splendor! Hundreds of candle-lit farolitos line the Historic Taos Plaza…a truly spectacular sight you won’t want to miss!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings 12/5-12/7 and 12/12-12/14 and nightly 12/19-12/31
If you are interested in volunteering to assist in lighting the Farolitos, please contact Judy at 575-758-4160.
Date:
December 7, 2008
Location:
Taos Plaza
Contact:
to volunteer in lighting farolitos contact Judy at 575-758-4160
Dec 07
Taos Community Chorus Winter Concert–30th Anniversary Season
Taos Community Chorus presents a spectacular winter concert series to honor its 30th anniversary. Featuring music of Mendelssohn and Saint-Saens, guest conductor Erick Brunner, soloists, instrumentalists, and Taos Youth Ballet, the chorus performs in Arroyo Seco and Taos. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or in advance. For tickets or information, call 751-5811 or go to taoschorus.com. This project is funded by New Mexico Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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