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 .
“ The longevity of the Theatre of the Big
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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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