Arts
Dersu Collective fundraiser for Marfa Education Foundation is Friday
May 3rd, 2012
MARFA – The Dersu Collective hosts its 2nd annual Art Exhibition Benefit, Friday from 6-7pm at the Marfa Book Co., 101 South Highland Avenue.
This year Dersu Collective is hoping to raise funds for the non-for-profit Marfa Education Foundation. Last year seven artists contributed a total of 64 small-scale works, all sold for $40 each, with …
Book-signing events, meet and greet with local author today, Friday
May 3rd, 2012
MARFA, PRESIDIO – In his autobiography “Moyeboy-51,” Luis A. Jimenez, a Presidio native, tells the story of his childhood, family, education, subsequent military career, and his work throughout the world over the last 75 years. His writing stresses the importance of hard work and dedication used in order to accomplish his goals and endeavors. “Moyeboy-51” …
The Alpine Public Library presents ‘Free Comic Book’ Day
May 3rd, 2012
ALPINE – Free Comic Book Day will be held from 11:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, May 12 at the Murphy Street Raspa Company.
The event is sponsored by the Murphy Street Raspa Company (www.raspaland.com) and Alpine’s Jack Comics (www.jackcomics.com).
Free Comic Book Day is a nation-wide event that began in 2002. Each year, comic book shops encourage …
Alpine kicks off Cinco de Mayo with a gordita supper Friday
May 3rd, 2012
The Cinco de Mayo Committee will kick off the Cinco de Mayo festivities with a gordita supper.
The supper will take place from 5–8pm Friday, May 4, at the Alpine Elementary School cafeteria. Plates include two gorditas, rice, beans, salad, chili, tea and a dessert. The cost per plate is $7, and take-out plates will be available.
Tickets …
CineMarfa film fest set for May 16-20
May 3rd, 2012
MARFA – The CineMarfa 2012 film festival is May 16 – 20 in Marfa. All programs are free but reservations are recommended. All screenings take place at the Crowley Theater.
CineMarfa is establishing a national reputation as the only film festival of its kind, with innovative programming that emphasizes the intersection of film and visual art.
Its …
New Marfa band releases CD ‘Meconium’
April 26th, 2012
By MARK GLOVER
MARFA – If the recording “Meconium” by the new Marfa band Adventures OF was a film score, we might see Johnnie Depp, the ghost of Dennis Hopper, and Christine Baransky driving a magic carpet through the clouds. This 11-song collection is a trippy blend of something drowsy, loose but far from narcoleptic. It …
Dersu Collective fundraiser for Education Foundation is May 4
April 26th, 2012
MARFA – The Dersu Collective hosts its 2nd annual Art Exhibition Benefit,
Friday May 4 from 6-7pm at the Marfa Book Co., 101 South Highland Avenue.
This year Dersu Collective is hoping to raise funds for the non-for-profit Marfa Education Foundation. Last year seven artists contributed a total of 64 small-scale works, all sold for $40 each, …
“Aye, No! Part Dos” world premier for a two-weekend run
April 26th, 2012
ALPINE – Actors Andrew Ross and Miguel Peña reprise their roles as Starkisha and Starlinda in “Aye, No! Part Dos” written by resident playwright Liz Coronado Castillo and directed by professor of theatre Dona W. Roman.
Many of our favorite characters from the 2010 production of “Aye, No!” return and embark on an excursion to Arizona. …
Texas Music Office announces live music grant program
April 26th, 2012
AUSTIN – The Texas Music Office, a division of the Office of the Governor, today announced the creation of the Live Music Grant Program, which will fund free, live-music concerts across the state.
The program is made possible by a settlement from the Compact Disc Minimum Advertised Price Antitrust litigation and does not utilize taxpayer dollars.
Grant …
Border Blasters embark on mini-CenTex tour
April 26th, 2012
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY – The acoustic duo of Todd Jagger and JR Harrell, known collectively as The Border Blasters, embark on a three-date tour of Central Texas this weekend.
On Friday, Todd, vocals, guitar and mandolin, and JR, vocals, guitar, and keyboard, will perform at the Music in the Park Series in Elgin from 7:30-9pm. They’ll …
