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January 3, 2018
Book Talk: Peter McMahon
Presented By: Marfa Book Co.
Admission: Free
Peter MacMahon, author of Cape Cod Modern, will be talking about the legacy of Bauhaus and Bauhaus-inspired architecture in Cape Cod. Reviewing the book in the New York Times, Dana Jennings called it, “an eye-opening history of an overlooked moment in modern architecture”. 6 pm.
January 4, 2018
Talk: Gato Negro Ediciones
Presented By: Marfa Book Co.
Admission: Free or Donation
Gato Negro Ediciones showcase and conversation at 6 pm. “Gato Negro Ediciones is an independent project that emerged in 2013. With publications covering the context in which they are found, authors seeking to explain the current chaos in which we live and small, simple but attractive editions, the editorial seeks to position emerging writers. Most […]
January 5, 2018
Reading: Jonathon Lethem
Presented By: Marfa Book Co.
Admission: Free or Donation
Jonathan Lethem, acclaimed author of Chronic City, Motherless Brooklyn, and Fortress of Solitude, among others, will be in town to give the first public reading of his forthcoming novel, The Feral Detective. 9 pm.
January 11, 2018
Screening: Lady bird
Presented By: in front of us
Admission: Free or Donation
in front of us presents a screening of critically acclaimed film Lady Bird at 7:30 pm. Thank you to Marfa Live Arts for supporting this film series.
December 12, 2017 at 7:30PM
Winter Theater Showcase
Presented By: Marfa Live Arts
Admission: Free
Marfa Live Arts will teach a week long monologue/playwriting workshop to Marfa Junior High the week before this event. Selected student written pieces will then be performed by local actors and community leaders, bringing the kid’s words to life on stage at the Crowley Theater for the entire community to enjoy.
December, 9, 2017
Transom Storytelling Workshop Listening Party
Presented By: Marfa Public Radio
Admission: Free or Donation
For one week, students from around the country traveled to Marfa to learn the craft of radio storytelling. They were part of the Transom Traveling Workshop, hosted by Marfa Public Radio. Free and open to the public from 6-8 pm.
November 18, 2017 10am - 8pm
Artists’ Film International 2017 — Denise Ferreira da Silva and Arjuna Neuman
Presented By: Ballroom Marfa
Admission: Free
Ballroom Marfa is proud to present “Serpent Rain”, a collaboration between Denise Ferreira da Silva and Arjuna Neuman. This film is Ballroom Mara’s selection fro Artists’ Film International 2017. AFI is an international collaboration organized by Whitechapel Gallery, London, that showcases emerging artists working in video and animation. “Serpent Rain” is as much an experiment […]
November 2, 2017
in front of us Presents: Faces Places by Agnès Varda
in front of us screening of Faces Places, the most recent film by Agnès Varda at the Crowley Theater this Thursday at 7:30 pm. The film, which Varda co-directed with the French photography and muralist, JR, was awarded the Golden Eye award for Best Documentary at Cannes Film Festival this year. The screening is free […]
October 27, 2017 at 7:30PM
Judd Foundation Presents Films by Yayoi Kusama
Presented By: Judd Foundation
Admission: Free
In conjunction with an exhibition of works by Yayoi Kusama at 101 Spring Street, Judd Foundation presents three films by the artist, which are to be shown as a joint program in both New York and Marfa, Texas. More information to come.
October 29, 2017 AT 6PM
Marfa Book Company Presents Anne Waldman
Presented By: MBCO.
Admission: FREE
Marfa Book Company presents a reading by poet and Lannan Resident Anne Waldman. Waldman is an American poet. Since the 1960s, Waldman has been an active member of the Outrider experimental poetry community as a writer, performer, collaborator, professor, editor, scholar, and cultural/political activist.
October 11, 2017 at 7pm
Marfa Public Radio — Should I Stay or Should I Go: A Live Storytelling Event
Presented By: Marfa Public Radio
Admission: Free
Marfa Public Radio’s next live storytelling event: Should I Stay or Should I Go: True stories of loving and/or leaving West Texas.
October 10, 2017 doors at 630p program at 7p
CDRI’s Conant Distinguished Guest Lecturer Series — Andy Sansom
Presented By: Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
Admission: Free
The biannual CDRI Conant Lecture Series features guest lecturers who discuss timely topics relevant to the region. Andy Sansom, Executive Director of the River Systems Institute at Texas State University – San Marcos, will discuss water issues and concerns as they relate to the far west Texas region. A reception will follow. Andrew Sansom is […]
October 9, 2017
Thundering Hooves — Equus Film Festival Tour Stop
Presented By: Thundering Hooves
Admission: Free
This special event, focused on the beauty of the horse, will educate the public while offering free entertainment through independent films, documentaries, music videos and children’s art projects. Doors open at 9a. Films begin at 10a throughout the day until 11:30pm. Please copy and paste this link into your browser to see detailed schedule: http://nebula.wsimg.com/eb4858f397ed12e15467f8dbdb2471ef?AccessKeyId=8D3373E05A6D33D4B706&disposition=0&alloworigin=
October 7 and 8, 2017 at 3:30PM and 2PM
Chinati Weekend
Presented By: Chinati Foundation
Admission: Free and Open to the Public
Approximately 1,000 people will travel to the small town of Marfa to enjoy a full, festive weekend of free and open viewing of the museum’s collection, the opening of Chinati’s annual special exhibition, free lectures and a film screening about Chinati’s special exhibition artist, Bridget Riley. Saturday October 7 — Talk from 3:30 – 4:30 […]
October 3, 2017 DOORS at 8P SHOW at 830P
Father John Misty
Presented By: Hotel Saint George
Admission: Free
Father John Misty joins us for a special solo, acoustic set. The performance is free, and Marfa Public Radio will be on hand accepting donations at the door in advance of their Fall Membership Drive. Sold out.