the holiday glow is back FILE
BONFIRES ON BENT STREET RETURNS
Bent Street merchants and John Dunn House Shops neighbors love the holiday season, especially when Bonfires on Bent Street is on the calendar and the dozens of shopkeepers come together to welcome friends and visitors in this most convivial event.
BY DENA MILLER
Saturday (Dec. 11) from 4-7 p.m., Bent Street will close to vehicular traffic, as it has in previous years, giving pedestrians a family-friendly stroll through this part of Taos historic district, warming themselves by cheery bonfires, visiting with friends and enjoying refreshments, music, shopping and holiday tidings. All of the shops will be resplendent with decorations and many will offer holiday snacks, sale items, raffles and prizes.
TAOS AGLOW 2021
If you miss Bonfires, never fear: the shops – stocked with merchandise and ready to make your shopping a breeze – will continue the season’s exuberant spirit all month because the joy is real this December. The holiday glow of Taos is back. At the head of the block Taos Blue always offers fine arts and crafts, many from local artists. Of course you’d expect a gallery to feature paintings, sculptures and mixed media assemblages, but you’ll also find
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ceramics, cutlery, fetishes, glassworks, jewelry, chimes and wearable art: in other words, something for everyone. Check out their collection of cards, ornaments and cozy holiday-worthy home decor items. What’s on every woman’s wish list this year – or any year? Relaxed yet elevated loungewear in luxe fabrics and modern fits are as appropriate for binge-watching Netflix as for a jaunt about town. Boxie Tees has an incredible selection of, among others, NUX activewear, Monrow’s timeless and super-soft leisurewear, and Eberjey pajamas. Make Boxie Tees your destination for Free People as well as the shop’s signature organic cotton tee shirts and french terry
