The Millicent Rogers Museum will host two programs on November 20 and 21, 2026, inviting students and community members to explore how books, art, and conversation shape our understanding of the world. Friday’s Taos Reads program with St. John’s College will feature free classic books for high school students, a community discussion, and a seminar. Saturday’s Beyond the Image will feature Osage artist, fashion designer, and U.S. Air Force veteran Dante Biss-Grayson for an artist talk and film presentation.

Friday, November 20 | Taos Reads | 4–8 p.m.

St. John’s College will bring a gift for local high school students: a free classic paperback of their choice. Beginning at 4 p.m., students can choose a book to take home, meet college faculty and alumni, and explore the museum.

At 6 p.m., “Room for Thought: Defending Our Right to Complex Ideas” will bring together Taos artist Juanita J. Lavadie, journalist Lynne Robinson, and museum curator and St. John’s alumna Claire Pelaez Motsinger. Moderated by St. John’s College, the community conversation will explore the freedom to think deeply, question assumptions, and engage with challenging ideas.

At 7 p.m., high school students and teachers will gather for a St. John’s seminar exploring Don Quixote. Visitors are welcome to observe.