Upcoming Events
DEAD POETS "BOUT" PERFORMANCE
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Poetry of famously deceased Taos poets Bill Gersh (1943-1994) & Peter Rabbit (1936-2012) will be performed in an 8-round “DEAD POETS’ POETRY BOUT PERFORMANCE at WILDFLOWER THEATRE, in Taos. at 7pm on APRIL 18, 2026. Part of the TAOSPOETIX! Poetry series, Taos poets Anne MacNaughton & Amalio Madueño will read from works of Gersh & Rabbit in the competitive “poetry bout’ boxing-match format (featuring a referee, judges & ring girls) made famous by the Taos Poetry Circus over a 20-year period from 1982 to 2002. The performance reprises events originating with the annual 1982 Poetry Circus with Allen Ginsberg, covered by AP & the New York Times. Numerous poetry bouts over the years included many NM poetry luminaries as well as nationally recognized poets.
SHOWTIME
Sat, April 18, 7pm - 9pm
PRESENTED BY
TaosPoetix
Reading Nancy Ryan (1932-2025)
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A celebration of her work by Taos poets
A reading of Nancy's poetry by Kat Duff, Kathy Goss, Sofia Greenberg, Rick Haltermann, Anne MacNaughton, SawnieMorris, and Magdalene Smith, with music by Lisa Carver. The event is a fundraiser for Cultural Energy/KCEI-FM.
Nancy Ryan, poet and radio personality, was a hidden treasure of Taos. For many years she hosted the radio show Womenspeakon KCEI-FM, interviewing women activists and workers in thearts. In 2010 she published The Scattering Depth, a collection of her poetry illustrated by Theresa Gray.
As her eyesight failed, she invited her poet friends to help edit her work and to read it at public gatherings. The present reading represents the fulfillment of Nancy's wish for one more performance of her work by her fellow poets. She also planned to help organize a fundraiser for Cultural Energy/KCEI-FM. Tonight's event brings these two purposes to fruition.
SHOWTIME
Mon, Aug 4, 6pm - 8pm
PRESENTED BY
Cultural Energy
Four Friends Read
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Susan Hayden, Susan Emshwiller, Chris Coulson, and Bruce McIntosh, who met over 30 years ago at an ongoing theatre workshop in Los Angeles, reunite to read from their published poetry, memoir, and fiction. There will be short "Q & A" session after, then refreshments and and time for book signing.
SHOWTIME
Sat, May 31, 5pm
PRESENTED BY
Metta Theatre
In the Words of Joe DePatta
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A celebration of Joe DePatta's stories, poetry and legacy. The evening will feature select readings of Joe's work and film clips honoring his life.
SHOWTIME
Thu, May 22, 6pm
Free
PRESENTED BY
John Biscello
