NEWS & EVENTS
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1 / ALPINE MURAL
Alpine’ s Gallery Night, Inc. will be painting its second Mexican Calendar mural in the fall of 2014. This mural program reflects the historical and cultural aspect of the region’ s rich Hispanic heritage, as well as beautifies this rural community. Murals are public art available to all and when based on historic references serve as an educational benefit.
An iconic building located on historic Murphy Street, known to locals as the Big Bend Wool and Mohair building, and located adjacent to the south side of the Union Pacific tracks, has been chosen for placement of this new mural. The“ Mercado” mural will by 108’ long and 13’ 6” at the peak of the roof. Underneath the mural a 40’ x 8’ calendar of September 2014 will be painted. The“ Mercado” mural will be painted by award winning mural artist, Stylle Read of Cleburne, Texas. Fulfilling the preliminary design for the mural is a volunteer base of qualified artists, structural engineers, trustees from Brewster County jail and local residents.
Sponsors are being sought to support this project by sponsoring a date on the calendar of September 2014. The supporting cost is $ 500. The sponsor will have his / her name or the name of their business or loved one painted on the mural calendar. Additional support for this worthy project is possible by becoming a 1 Sq. Ft. Mural Club Member.
Your donation of $ 20 will help paint 1 square foot of the“ Mercado” mural. There are 789 square feet to resurface, prime and paint. If you are interested in this project please contact Keri Blackman at info @ artwalkalpine. com or call 432-837-3067
2 / VIVA BIG BEND
Viva Big Bend is the annual music festival held in, you guessed it, the Big Bend region of West Texas. In 2014, the festival hosted concerts in Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Marathon. Over 50 bands of different sizes and genres participated. If music isn ' t enough, there ' s also an art show and kid ' s activities. The festival was started in 2012, and has been a huge success the past three years. Get your tickets early. For information on Viva Big Bend ' s 2015 schedule and lineup check out vivabigbend. com. JULY 23-26, 2015.
3 / PRESIDIO ARTS FESTIVAL
On March 26-28, 2015 the city of Presidio will celebrate the work of its creative inhabitants with the 4th annual Presidio Arts Festival.
You can expect plenty of art, music, multitalented performers, kids ' events, and the Cabrito Cookoff. The festival is currently inviting professional or amateur local and student artists to participate. Musicians, performers, and arts organizations, and local businesses are also encouraged to get involved.
One new event will be an“ Artwalk” to Ojinaga, Mexico on Thursday, March 27th, where artists, dance groups, and vendors will perform and sell their wares.
If you want to volunteer, be a sponsor, or participate in any way, contact Laurie Holman at 432-295-1733 or Brad Newton at 432-229-3517. In the meantime, keep checking presidiotx. us / arts / for information on the upcoming festival.
4 / FILM IN THE BIG BEND The Big Bend Film Commission was was formed to advertise the unique qualities of the Big Bend Region to film companies, and meet any needs of prospective filmmakers. And the need is there. The commission receives numerous requests for location scouting and management, talent and props, and even drew the attention of a History Channel series shot in the region.
Registering with the Film Commission includes you in its online resource directory. Production companies will hire personnel from the directory to contribute to upcoming projects in the Big Bend. You don ' t need any special skills, experience, or qualifications, just a desire to help filmmakers bring their projects to life.
For more information on how to get involved visit shootbigbend. com.
5 / COWBOY POETRY
Once a year, Sul Ross University holds The Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering- a two day event that celebrates the lives and traditions of the working cowboy through poetry, stories, and music. Students, professionals, artists, and, of course, cowboys and girls, converge from around the region to share their pieces that try to capture the diverse range of experience in the Big Bend.
Sul Ross hosts the event on its campus. Up to ten sessions run concurrently throughout the day, and are free to all. At 7pm on Friday and Saturday, two hour long showings are held in Marshall Auditorium that showcase the featured performers. These performances cost $ 12.50.
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The 29th annual Texas Poetry Gathering will be held on February 27- 28, 2015. For more information visit http:// texascowboypoetry. com /.
6 / THEATRE OF THE BIG BEND
Since its formation in 1966, the Theatre of the Big Bend has filled a summer entertainment niche for the Big Bend region and beyond. The theatre provides a summer repertory experience for community actors and musicians, artists and students to work with professionals from Sul Ross State University and elsewhere.
The summer 2015 season will mark the Theatre’ s 50th anniversary season. " Fifty years of providing summer theatrical entertainment is a significant achievement,” said Dona Roman, Sul Ross professor of Theatre, who has acted in, directed and produced ToBB productions for the past 16 years.
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Bend is a credit to the countless performers, volunteers and an appreciative audience,” said Roman.“ We are blessed with very hardy West Texas ranching patrons and a frontier spirit that also describes the tenacity of the Sul Ross theatre and music faculty. It continues to be a really incredible experience.”
The 2015 season will feature Irving Berlin’ s Annie Get Your Gun. For more information and a season schedule go to sulross. edu / tobb or call 432-837-8218
The Rusty Rabbit
Showcasing art by Kathy Haynes and Lindy Cook Severns, photography by Carol Townsend and Bob Freeman & jewelry by Ginny Brotherton
OPEN Thursday thru Monday 10am-5pm Sunday 10am-3pm
Hwy 90 Marathon, Texas 79842 432-386-4310
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