Arts
Marfa native pursues artistic dreams post-retirement
May 23rd, 2013
MARFA – Over the past two decades, Marfa has been transformed from a struggling town with cracked sidewalks and empty buildings to a bustling art Mecca.
Though most of the artwork exhibited comes from the minds and hands of painters, sculptors, and performers from all corners of our world, artists born and raised in Marfa – …
New Catchlight Gallery show next week
May 23rd, 2013
ALPINE – FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING, a Catchlight Art Gallery group artist exhibit opens Thursday May 30 with an opening reception Friday May 31 from 5-8pm.
Everyone is invited. Gallery is open every day except Tuesday, 10 am to 6 pm, at 117 W. Holland Ave, in Alpine. Info: 432- 837-9422.
Third annual David Loren Bass exhibit in Fort Davis scheduled for Sunday
May 23rd, 2013
FORT DAVIS – David Loren Bass, a nationally recognized painter living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will have an exhibit of his latest work in Fort Davis on Sunday, May 26. The exhibit will be at the home of Lonn and Dedie Taylor, located at 308 North Buckeye Street in Fort Davis, from 2 to …
Gospel show highlights Padre’s fourth anniversary celebration
May 23rd, 2013
MARFA – One of Texas’ most unique and favorite live music venues, Padre’s Marfa, celebrates its fourth anniversary on Memorial Day weekend with special music today through Sunday.
The line-up includes Ross Cashiola with War and Cinema on Thursday, Los Pinche Gringos on Friday, David Pulkingham and the Anthony Ray Band on Saturday and the Hickoids …
Artist with Marfa roots creates massive public installation
May 23rd, 2013
By JOHN DANIEL GARCIA
MARFA, SAN FRANCISCO – When Lucas Brite arrived near Capote Peak in southwest Presidio County on October 12, 1885 after a seven-month, 600-mile cattle drive from Frio County, the prospect that one day the dry, inhospitable landscape would become an international destination for the arts was possibly the furthest thing from his …
Workshop: Paint-A-Pollock! Scheduled for June 1 at Marfa Contemporary
May 16th, 2013
MARFA – Marfa Contemporary will hold a hands-on, weekend workshop on Saturday, June 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 East San Antonio St. Marfa, TX 79843.
Splatter it! Drip it! Discover how famous celebrity artist Jackson Pollock invented new ways of painting. Explore his art and studio through film footage of the artist …
Screenwriter says his dark work one of redemption
May 16th, 2013
By JOHN DANIEL GARCIA
MARFA – “Ultimately, it’s a redemption story, “ explained screenwriter James DiLapo of his Academy Nicholls Fellowship Award winning screenplay, Devils at Play.
The work was chosen by Ballroom Marfa for The Reading 2013, which will be staged at 2pm and 8pm Saturday at the Crowley Theater.
(staff photo by JOHN …
Marfa film fest director at Cannes
May 16th, 2013
MARFA, CANNES, France – The Marfa Film Festival staff is proud to announce that festival Director Robin Lambaria will be out of the office for the next two weeks as “Road Kill,” a feature film on which Lambaria serves as a producer is one of only 15 feature film projects, and the only American film, selected …
Airstreamland Drive-In hosts a Far West Texas night at the movies
May 16th, 2013
Thursday May 23 – 9:15 pm
MARFA – Marfa’s new movie venue, Airstreamland Drive-In located on Highway 90 across from St. Mary’s Catholic Church will host a Far West Texas movie night next Thursday.
CONFLUENCE: THE BIG REACH OF THE RIO GRANDE, 32 min.
This debut documentary by Texas native and Big Bend area resident Chris Hillen explores …
Marfa film fest announces movie screenings
May 16th, 2013
MARFA – The rumors are true, and from June 26-30, the acclaimed Marfa Film Festival will return from a two-year hiatus to once again distinguish Far West Texas as an extraordinary North American film festival destination.
“It feels great to be back, and we’re all very excited to share these fantastic films in West Texas,” said …
