Friday, Sept. 4th, 6 - 8 PM
Art Opening : "pulpoetry." by Barbara Hill opens in the gallery at the Marfa Book Co with a reception that is open to the public.
Barbara's wild text pieces, printed on fabric, chairs and pillows, will be on display
for three weeks.
http://www.pulpoetry.com/
Time:
All day event
Location:
Courthouse Square, Marfa & Vizcaino Park
Description:
23rd annual Marfa Lights Festival at the historic Presidio County Courthouse grounds in Marfa. The event starts at 5pm Friday with DJ music and dancing at the courthouse. At 8pm, Los Pinche Gringos from Terlingua take the stage for a 4 hour dance party.
Saturday's Schedule:
10K run and 5K walk in the morning.
10am - the Marfa Lights Festival parade
1pm - Miley Franco Band
3pm - The Alpine Belly Dancers
3:30pm - the El Paso band Raw Deal
Saturday night at Vizcaino Park - Nightlife from Del Rio and Little Joe Y La Familia
Sunday's Schedule
noon - booths open at the courthouse
1pm - the Tahitian Dancers
1:30 - the Folklorico Dancers
2pm - Raw Deal plays
4pm - Mariachi Santa Cruz
5pm - the Presidio band, The Resonators
Location:
Vizcaino Park, Marfa
Description:
Three time grammy award winner Little Joe Y La Familia will headline the Saturday night Marfa Lights Festival concert. Opening act will be Nightlife from Del Rio, TX.
Tickets for Little Joe y La Familia are available at $25 per person by calling 432-729-4445, 432-729-4811 or 432-386-5737.
Location:
Apache Trading Post, 2705 W Hwy 90 in Alpine
Description:
Apache Trading Post will host a Labor Day Weekend Book Signing event featuring "Hunting Marfa Lights" by James Bunnell, former NASA engineer, on Saturday, September 5 from 2-4 p.m.
A scientific demonstration by the author and a question and answer session will begin at 2 p.m. Our store is located on 2705 W. Highway 90 in Alpine next to the new Hampton Inn and across from the Ramada Hotel.
Location:
Marfa Book Co
Description:
Saturday, Sept. 5th, 6 PM. Reading at the Marfa Book Co. Willard Spiegelman, author of "Seven Pleasures: Essays on Ordinary Happiness" (FSG, 2009) and editor of the Southwest Review, will be here to read from his latest.
Location:
Crowley Law Office, Texas St, Marfa
Description:
You're invited to a cocktail party in support of the SITES Program (Studio in the Elementary School). 5-8pm at the Crowley Law Office, Texas Street, Marfa.
$25 donation per person
Location:
St Joseph Parish Hall, Fort Davis
Description:
Grand Companions Humane Society holds its annual Benefit Auction at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Fort Davis.
Silent Auction 12 noon till 6pm
Lions Club Enchilada Supper 4:30 till 6:30pm
Live Auction 6:30 till 7:30pm
All proceeds benefit homeless pets
Location:
Presidio County Courthouse
Description:
Marfa Lights Festival 10K Run/5K Walk starting at 6:30 am. Features a scenic course at an elevation of about 4700 feet. Marfa is the perfect destination for the Labor Day weekend where you can combine the Marfa Lights Festival and the 10K Run/5K Walk in the Big Bend region of Texas.
For more information, e-mail Elbert Basham at ebassham@sbcglobal.net. Or visit
www.marfalightsmarathon.com
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Under the canopy next to the railroad tracks
Description:
Visit FarmStand Marfa every Saturday through the summer - under the canopy next to the railroad tracks on Highland Street. Fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, artwork and more.
10-11am on Saturday.
Time:
All day event
Location:
Courthouse Square, Marfa & Vizcaino Park
Description:
23rd annual Marfa Lights Festival at the historic Presidio County Courthouse grounds in Marfa. The event starts at 5pm Friday with DJ music and dancing at the courthouse. At 8pm, Los Pinche Gringos from Terlingua take the stage for a 4 hour dance party.
Saturday's Schedule:
10K run and 5K walk in the morning.
10am - the Marfa Lights Festival parade
1pm - Miley Franco Band
3pm - The Alpine Belly Dancers
3:30pm - the El Paso band Raw Deal
Saturday night at Vizcaino Park - Nightlife from Del Rio and Little Joe Y La Familia
Sunday's Schedule
noon - booths open at the courthouse
1pm - the Tahitian Dancers
1:30 - the Folklorico Dancers
2pm - Raw Deal plays
4pm - Mariachi Santa Cruz
5pm - the Presidio band, The Resonators
Time:
All day event
Location:
Courthouse Square, Marfa & Vizcaino Park
Description:
23rd annual Marfa Lights Festival at the historic Presidio County Courthouse grounds in Marfa. The event starts at 5pm Friday with DJ music and dancing at the courthouse. At 8pm, Los Pinche Gringos from Terlingua take the stage for a 4 hour dance party.
Saturday's Schedule:
10K run and 5K walk in the morning.
10am - the Marfa Lights Festival parade
1pm - Miley Franco Band
3pm - The Alpine Belly Dancers
3:30pm - the El Paso band Raw Deal
Saturday night at Vizcaino Park - Nightlife from Del Rio and Little Joe Y La Familia
Sunday's Schedule
noon - booths open at the courthouse
1pm - the Tahitian Dancers
1:30 - the Folklorico Dancers
2pm - Raw Deal plays
4pm - Mariachi Santa Cruz
5pm - the Presidio band, The Resonators
Location:
Intersection of Hwy 67 and Hwy 90, Marfa
Description:
Marfa City Council meets at 6pm at the Casner Room, City Hall.
Location:
Padre's Marfa
Description:
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 12 &13: The 1st Annual Padre's long board and short board doubles and singles tourney to benefit the Marfa Public Library! Brackets start on Sat and championships run through Sunday. Check out the special shuffleboard tournament web page for more information.
Location:
Padre's Marfa, 209 W El Paso
Description:
Houston's Mattt Harlan takes his show on the road! Expect great blues, roots and songwriting from a great musician and Texas treasure.
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Under the canopy next to the railroad tracks
Description:
Visit FarmStand Marfa every Saturday through the summer - under the canopy next to the railroad tracks on Highland Street. Fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, artwork and more.
10-11am on Saturday.
Location:
Padre's Marfa
Description:
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 12 &13: The 1st Annual Padre's long board and short board doubles and singles tourney to benefit the Marfa Public Library! Brackets start on Sat and championships run through Sunday. Check out the special shuffleboard tournament web page for more information.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Hotel Paisano
Description:
Chamber of Commerce monthly board meeting
Location:
East Oak Street
Description:
Friends of The Marfa Public Library will meet at 5:30pm at the library on East Oak Street. A progress report on the renovation, membership drive and annual library Halloween party will be discussed. Plans are underway for the public openning of the library and volunteers are needed. Other library operational expenses will be discussed at this time. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcomed to attend.
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Under the canopy next to the railroad tracks
Description:
Visit FarmStand Marfa every Saturday through the summer - under the canopy next to the railroad tracks on Highland Street. Fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, artwork and more.
10-11am on Saturday.
Location:
Building 98, Bonnie Street, Marfa
Description:
The International Womens' Foundation invites you to a reception for Camille Ross' new work "180 Nights in Marfa." The photography show will be open for ONE NIGHT ONLY. The work will be presented in the gallery space at the north entrance of Building 98. A reception for the artist will be held from 5-8pm at the historic Officers' Club Bar at Building 98 on Bonnie Street in Marfa.
Camille Ross is the artist in residence at the International Womens' Foundation.
Location:
former Tillie Arts Building
Description:
Friday, Sept 25: Marfa Dance Co open house 6-8pm at the former Tillie Arts Building behind the Dairy Queen on Hwy 90. Enrollment is open for ages 3 and up.
Location:
Marfa Book Co
Description:
Saturday, Sept. 26: The Marfa Book Co hosts a reading by Lannan Writer in Residence Maureen Nelson. 6PM. Everyone is welcome.
Location:
Padre's Marfa
Description:
Saturday, Sept. 26: The Moondogs with special guest Tina Rose bring their retro rock rhythm 'n blues dance tunes to Padre's Marfa. 9PM. No cover charge - everyone come on down!
Location:
Big Bend Region
Description:
The Third Annual "Heaven to Hell" Motorcycle Ride from the mile-high sky islands of the Davis Mountains to the lower desert along the Rio Grande. A 350 mile one day event through the Big Bend of Texas.
Information and forms are at:
www.heaventohellride.com
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Under the canopy next to the railroad tracks
Description:
Visit FarmStand Marfa every Saturday through the summer - under the canopy next to the railroad tracks on Highland Street. Fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, artwork and more.
10-11am on Saturday.
Location:
Vizcaino Park, Marfa
Description:
Sunday, Sept. 27: Free concert with The Resonators at Vizcaino Park. Bring your lawn chairs, your cooler and dancing shoes! Hamburgers will be available for sale. Everyone is invited.
Location:
Blue Javelina
Description:
Sundays: Early Birds get the meatloaf at Blue Javelina! Join us for
SUNDAY MEATLOAF MADNESS! Buy two spicy meatloaf entrees for regular menu price (meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes or meatloaf sandwich on Texas toast and house-made fries) and get one Outrageous Brownie dessert for FREE! Offer is offer is valid Sundays only from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Call ahead for takeout...432-729-1919 When meatloaf and brownies are gone...they're gone!
Location:
Marfa Book Co
Description:
Monday, Sept 28: Monday Night Movies at the Marfa Book Co. This week:
NO PLACE LIKE HOME, 2007, Perry Henzell, 95'. The film will be introduced by Carolyn Pfeiffer. The second Jamaican film by Perry 'The Harder They Come" Henzell was feared lost but has recently been completed. This Jamaica of the 1980s (with a cameo by Grace Jones) is a homage to sun and reggae, but also tackles themes such as globalisation and race relations. 7:30PM sharp. BYOB.
Location:
Padre's Marfa
Description:
Monday, Sept 28: Monday Night Football on the projection screen at Padre's Marfa. Doors open at 4:30, game time 7:30pm.
Location:
Maiya's Restaurant, 103 N Highland
Description:
Maiya's Restaurant Announces An Evening of Italian Wines and Food with Master Sommelier, Laura De Pasquale
Tuesday September 29th starting at 6:30
5 courses + with wines
$75.00 per person (excluding tax and tip)
at Maiya's, 103 North Highland Avenue, Marfa
Please call 432 729 4410 for reservations
Don't miss this exciting evening of food and wine pairing with Palm Bay's Master Sommelier
Location:
squeeze marfa
Description:
Celebrate the GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up at squeeze marfa Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2009. Eat out all week to support local businesses, taste Texas products and help Texas food banks.
squeeze marfa will feature "The Texan" sandwich at a reduced price! For more information call 432 729 4500.
Location:
squeeze marfa
Description:
Celebrate the GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up at squeeze marfa Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2009. Eat out all week to support local businesses, taste Texas products and help Texas food banks.
squeeze marfa will feature "The Texan" sandwich at a reduced price! For more information call 432 729 4500.
Artist's Reception