Events

Texas-based singer/songwriters presented their loose limber, front porch sounds to Marfa for an old-fashioned guitar pull.

The Chinati Foundation hosted this symposium on John Chamberlain’s works. Speakers included William Agee, David Getsy, Steven Nash, Klaus Kertess, Adrian Kohn, Donna De Salvo, and Dieter Schwarz. All of the speakers reflected on different aspects of Chamberlain’s practice from his photographs and foam sculptures to his poetry and reliefs.

One of three family tragedies from the playwright Sam Shepard and directed by Rob Weiner. A maudlin and dreamy father, a burnt-out mother, a rebellious teenage daughter and idealist son struggle for freedom and security.

A portrait of Austin’s bike people, those who ride their bikes for transportation, defiantly eschewing cars.

A one-night showing of filmmaker Kirby Warnock’s documentary, Border Bandits. The documentary is based on a story from Warnock’s grandfather accounting the misdeeds of two Texas Rangers in 1915.

Ballroom Marfa wrapped up the 2005 music series with a performance by world-renowned artist, legendary songwriter and Texas visionary Terry Allen.

The Audible Picture Show, an unusual initiative from Edinburgh, Scotland, was a presentation of audio-only “films” to be enjoyed, in darkness, in the comfort of a cinema.

The evening was a rare opportunity to experience Patty Griffin in an intimate, exclusive setting.

A screening of a film about the life of Townes Van Zandt, directed by Margaret Brown.

A special musical event during the annual Dia de los Muertos celebration. Composer John Beeman conducted several of his pieces, including “Four Retablos”, performed by members of the El Paso Symphony.

A screening of Broadway Danny Rose, the story of a hack talent agent written and directed by Woody Allen.

Pachanga was a community-wide talent show of all ages, featuring acts from across the tri-county region. Pachanga featured animal acts, barbershop quartets, singers and dancers. Prizes were awarded by local celebrity judges.

New York-based artist Tony Feher, recognized for his work with found or disposable materials, installed three sculptures at the Chinati Foundation. Feher gave an extended talk during Chinati Open House on his work.

Introduced an exhibition of thirty-two John Chamberlain urethane sculptures. A conversation was held between John Chamberlain and Klauss Kertess, established art historian and outstanding Chamberlain scholar.

Kinky Friedman, Texas musician and author, rallied for Texas Governor. Music included a performance by Butch Hancock.