The second Annual Marfa Film Festival will be screening over 50 features, shorts and experimental works. Because Marfa's wide-open plain, distant mountains and incomparably starry sky are part of the draw, Marfa Film Festival will have outdoor screenings during the festival. Indoor screenings will be anchored at the state-of-the-art Crowley theater. Festival headquarters will be at the famous Paisano Hotel (where James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor lived during the filming of "Giant").
For five magical days we will screen films that transcend time with indelible images and engaging storytelling, reminding us that the art of cinema can change our lives and renew the world. For more information visit www.marfafilmfestival.org.
Location:
Marfa
Description:
The second Annual Marfa Film Festival will be screening over 50 features, shorts and experimental works. Because Marfa's wide-open plain, distant mountains and incomparably starry sky are part of the draw, Marfa Film Festival will have outdoor screenings during the festival. Indoor screenings will be anchored at the state-of-the-art Crowley theater. Festival headquarters will be at the famous Paisano Hotel (where James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor lived during the filming of "Giant").
For five magical days we will screen films that transcend time with indelible images and engaging storytelling, reminding us that the art of cinema can change our lives and renew the world. For more information visit www.marfafilmfestival.org.
Location:
Big Bend Ranch State Park at Sauceda
Description:
Open House and Gala Celebration at Big Bend Ranch State Park. Free entry, camping (reservations recommended) and activities. Complimentary BBQ at 12 noon. Concert by cowboy singer songwriter Dennis Jay at 1:30pm. Attendance prizes, tours, guided hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, bird watching and more. Activities for all ages and ability levels. Flint knapping and rope making, ranchero music, buffalo soldiers encampment, student art show, dutch oven cooking, desert camping & survival demonstration - AND MORE.
Visit the web site for details and to sign up for free BBQ and events. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/BigBend Ranch. 512-389-8908
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:
8:00pm
Location:
Marfa Book Co
Description:
Narrow House Poets Justin Sirois, Lauren Bender and Jamie Gaughran-Perez with special guests Candles (Joe Cashiola) and Ross Cashiola. Baltimore poetry press Narrow House presents an evening of reading, singing and speaking.
Location:
Presidio County Courthouse
Description:
Marfa Film Festival and the Rotary Club of Marfa are partnering to host a Cinco de Mayo Festival on the courthouse grounds.
Location:
Marfa
Description:
The second Annual Marfa Film Festival will be screening over 50 features, shorts and experimental works. Because Marfa's wide-open plain, distant mountains and incomparably starry sky are part of the draw, Marfa Film Festival will have outdoor screenings during the festival. Indoor screenings will be anchored at the state-of-the-art Crowley theater. Festival headquarters will be at the famous Paisano Hotel (where James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor lived during the filming of "Giant").
For five magical days we will screen films that transcend time with indelible images and engaging storytelling, reminding us that the art of cinema can change our lives and renew the world. For more information visit www.marfafilmfestival.org.
Time:
8:00pm
Location:
Crowley Theater, Marfa
Description:
In conjunction with Ballroom Marfa's Solar Dedication Weekend, there will be film screenings at the Crowley Theater from 8 � 10 pm.
Selected by Marfa�s Ralph McKay, the films to be screened include: Don�t Kill the Weather Man, by Martha Colburn, 2007; The Beekeepers, Richard Knox Robinson, 2009; and A Sense of Wonder, by Christopher Monger, 2008.
The films will be followed by Q&A; with Standard Renewable Energy�s Jordan Frug�. This event is free and open to the community.
Time:
9:00pm
Location:
Padre's, 209 W El Paso St
Description:
Marfa's own Rock 'n Roll, Rhythm & Blues band, the Moondogs, will take the stage at Padre's at 9pm. Wear your dancing shoes! You won't want to miss this show.
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:
2:00pm
Location:
Ballroom Marfa
Description:
Solar Dedication at Ballroom Marfa Courtyard from 2 � 5 pm
Ballroom Marfa�s roof has a new addition - 30 solar panels - thanks to Green Mountain Company! To celebrate, we�re hosting a Dedication Ceremony with representatives from Green Mountain, Ballroom Marfa and members of the community. Ballroom will officially �flip the ceremonial switch� of the solar array at 3.30 pm. Refreshments and food will be served throughout the afternoon by Food Shark. This event is free and open to the community. For more information visit: www.ballroommarfa.org, www.greenmountainenergy.com, www.bigtexassunclub.com.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Marfa Book Co, 105 S Highland Ave
Description:
The Marfa Book Co will host a reading by Ibrahim Muhawi, Lannan writer-in-residence,
translator of "Breaking Knees : Modern Arabic Short Stories from Syria" and "Memory for Forgetfulness" by Mahmoud Darwish. 6pm.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Crowley Theater, Austin Street, Marfa
Description:
Marfa Public Radio (KRTS, 93.5 FM) hosts a classical music benefit concert at the Crowley Theater in Marfa on Saturday May 9 at 7 PM. This �American Masterworks� program � music for wind ensemble, choir, and piano � will feature the works of George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, Howard Hanson, and other American composers.
Justin Badgerow will be featured at the piano. The wind ensemble will be under the direction of Michael Lippard. The choir will be under the direction of Donald Freed. With more than 70 performers on stage, it will be an extraordinary event for the intimate Crowley Theater. This will also be the farewell performance of Justin Badgerow, who thrilled audiences last summer with his solo piano recital at the Crowley Theater.
Tickets will be available at the door. Doors open at 6:45 PM. Showtime 7 PM. Admission is $10. All proceeds support public broadcasting in our region
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Crowley Theater, Austin Street, Marfa
Description:
Ballroom Marfa presents: Paradise and Back
Michael Almereyda: film/video 20 years
In hosting Michael Almereyda as a filmmaker-in-residence (May 15 - June 6) Ballroom Marfa puts the spotlight on a unique force in American independent film and invites audiences to immerse themselves in an ongoing conversation with the artist as he walks us through a retrospective spanning two decades.
The film NADJA will be shown at 6:30pm at the Crowley Theater. The program is free and open to the public.
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:
6:30pm
Location:
Crowley Theater, Marfa
Description:
Paradise and Back
Michael Almereyda: film/video 20 years
Ballroom Marfa presents:
THE ROCKING HORSE WINNER+ ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET
At the Crowley Theater at 6:30 pm. The program is free and open to the public.
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
The Chinati Foundation, Marfa
Description:
Visit the Chinati Foundation for a FREE day of art, food and creative activities for families and residents of the Big Bend Region.
Visitors can explore the art collection at their own pace from 10am till 2pm.
The public is invited to a free brunch from 10-2pm with catering by Lopez Kitchen and lots of other food, beverages and ice cream donated by area businesses. Art activities for all ages will be led by Chinati Education staff throughout the day.
For more information, contact Ann Marie Nafziger at the chinati foundation at 432-729-4362.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Crowley Theater, Marfa
Description:
Paradise and Back
Michael Almereyda: film/video 20 years
Ballroom Marfa presents:
WILLIAM EGGLESTON IN THE REAL WORLD
At the Crowley Theater at 6:30 pm. The films are free and open to the public.
Time:
6:30pm
Location:
Hotel Paisano
Description:
Chamber of Commerce monthly board meeting
Location:
First Baptist Church of Marfa
Description:
The First Baptist Church of Marfa will host the world famous Blackwood Gospel Quartet in concert at 7pm in the church auditorium. There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken for the Blackwood's ministry.
Time:
6:00pm
Location:
Marfa Public Library
Description:
The Friends of the Marfa Public Library will meet at 6pm at the mini-library. There will be an elelction of new officers for the 2009-2011 term. If you are interested in the positions of president, (or co-president) or vice-president, please contact JD Difabbio (nominating committee chair) at difabbio@gmail.com.
Location:
Marfa Book Co
Description:
The Marfa Book Co is hosting an opening reception of new work in an exhibition titled "Fiber Sky" from 6-8pm. The work is inspired by the Burro Lady, Judy Magers. The exhibition runs through June 21.
Time:
8:00pm
Location:
Padre's Marfa 209 W El Paso
Description:
Celebrate the Grand Opening Weekend of Padre's Marfa. A very exciting concert series has been lined up for the opening.
Friday night features Texas Music Legend Johnny Bush and his band.
The capacity of the historic adobe building is limited and all three grand opening concerts are expected to sell out, so you may order your tickets now. Tickets are $35 for each concert or $100 for all three shows.
Contact: fatherbill@stmichaels-kauai.org to order your tickets.
Location:
Padre's Marfa, 209 W El Paso
Description:
Celebrate the grand opening weekend of Padre's Marfa.
Grupo Exito takes the stage beginning at 8pm. Tickets are $10 at the door.
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:
12:00pm
Location:
Padre's, 209 West El Paso St
Description:
Celebrtate the Grand Opening Weekend with the Blessing of Padre's Marfa at noon followed by the extraordinary Texas Gospel Showcase featuring Barbara Johnson Tucker, Joan Hubert and April Hubert accompanied by Paul English. This is a once in a lifetime show!
The capacity of the historic adobe building is limited and all three grand opening concerts are expected to sell out, so you may order your tickets now. Tickets are $35 for each concert or $100 for all three shows.
Contact: fatherbill@stmichaels-kauai.org to order your tickets.
Time:
7:00pm
Location:
Padre's, 209 West El Paso St
Description:
Celebrate the grand opening weekend of Padre's Marfa with a Soulful Sunday Grand Finale with your favorite '70's soul and R&B; tunes played by Element from Lubbock, TX.
Come party out as we close out the Grand Opening Weekend!
The capacity of the historic adobe building is limited and all three grand opening concerts are expected to sell out, so you may order your tickets now. Tickets are $35 for each concert or $100 for all three shows.
Contact: fatherbill@stmichaels-kauai.org to order your tickets.
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Presidio County Courthouse
Description:
Memorial Day Services on the courthouse lawn.
Time:
10:00am
Location:
Marfa Sector Headquarters, Madrid Street
Description:
Open House at the Border Patrol's Marfa Sector Headquarters to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the United States Border Patrol. 300 Madrid St. 10am - 2pm.
Location:
Ballroom Marfa
Description:
Ballroom Marfa will host an opening reception for TWO FACE a new exhibition by artists-in-residence Aaron Curry and Thomas Houseago. This event is free and open to the community. 108 E. San Antonio Street, 5-7pm. For more information at: www.ballroommarfa.org
Location:
Ballroom Marfa
Description:
Friday, May 29-30: Tickets are still available for the Ballroom Marfa Benefit. The weekend begins on May 29 with a sunset dinner hosted at a local ranch with conjunto accordion master, Esteban Jordan. Saturday night we will all share a very special evening with Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group at the beautiful and intimate venue the Crowley Theater. After the show we will have a DJ afterparty at Padre�s with Prince Klassen. Please contact Ballroom Marfa for more information and ticket prices contact gallery 432.729.3600 or www.ballroommarfa.org
Location:
105 S Highland Ave, Marfa
Description:
Lannan writer in residence Mary Kinzie will read at the Marfa Book Co. Everyone is welcome. 6pm at 105 S Highland Ave.
Location:
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
Description:
The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute invites the public to attend the grand opening of its new geology exhibit, titled �Our Dynamic Landscape: Geology, Culture, History� at their Nature Center and Botanical Gardens. The exhibit is installed on Clayton�s Overlook, the highest point on the Institute�s landsite, and is designed to encourage visitors to learn how to read the geological, cultural, and historical landscape of the Davis Mountains. The ribbon cutting ceremony is at 10 am, followed by guided hikes to Clayton�s Overlook. The hike is moderate to strenuous, but the panoramic 360 degree view at the top is well worth the effort. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Bring a water bottle and wear a hat and sturdy shoes. The Nature Center and Botanical Gardens are located on HW 118 four miles south of Fort Davis. For more information, call 432-364-2499.
Location:
Joe's Place/Ray's Bar, Hwy 90 East, Marfa
Description:
The Moondogs, Marfa's Rock 'n Roll Rhythm & Blues dance band, will be rockin' at Joe's Place/Ray's Bar at 8:30pm. Hwy 90 East, Marfa.
Location:
Ballroom Marfa
Description:
Friday, May 29-30: Tickets are still available for the Ballroom Marfa Benefit. The weekend begins on May 29 with a sunset dinner hosted at a local ranch with conjunto accordion master, Esteban Jordan. Saturday night we will all share a very special evening with Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group at the beautiful and intimate venue the Crowley Theater. After the show we will have a DJ afterparty at Padre�s with Prince Klassen. Please contact Ballroom Marfa for more information and ticket prices contact gallery 432.729.3600 or www.ballroommarfa.org
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:
2:00pm
Location:
Crowley Theater, Austin St, Marfa
Description:
Ballroom Marfa will host a special matinee screening of TWISTER (93') with filmmaker, Michael Almereyda, on-hand to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A; after the film. This event is free and open to the community. Crowley Theater, 2pm. For more information at: www.ballroommarfa.org
In hosting Michael Almereyda as a filmmaker-in-residence (May 15 - June 6) Ballroom Marfa puts the spotlight on a unique force in American independent film and invites audiences to immerse themselves in an ongoing conversation with the artist as he walks us through a retrospective spanning two decades.
Marfa Film Festival