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December 23, 2016 at 8PM
in front of us presents “American Honey” by Andrea Arnold
Presented By: in front of us film series
Admission: Free
The winner of this year’s Cannes Jury Prize, American Honey opens with a shot of two children and their teenage sister and caretaker, Star (Sasha Lane), scavenging dinner out of a dumpster. There they find an entire raw chicken still in its package, among other treasures. The scene functions both as a moment of grim […]
December 13, 2016 at 7PM
in front of us presents “Certain Women” by Kelly Reichardt
Presented By: in front of us film series
Admission: Free
Certain Women is, according to the New York Times, “arguably the most precise expression” of Kelly Reichardt’s vision to date. The film features Laura Dern, Lily Gladstone, Kristen Stewart and Michelle Williams, and consists of three short narratives, all set on the plains of the contemporary Northwest. Dern is a lawyer who finds herself contending […]
December 10, 2016, 6PM
Judd Foundation Lecture
Presented By: Judd Foundation
Admission: Free and open to the public
The lecture, led by Dr. Frances Colpitt, Deedie Potter Rose Chair of Art History, Texas Christian University, will examine aspects of Donald Judd’s practice as an artist and writer. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
December 9, 2016 at 7PM
Monologues and Scene Showcase with Marfa Independent School District Students
Presented By: Marfa Live Arts
Admission: Free
Winning monologues and scenes from a week-long playwriting prep workshop taught by Marfa Live Arts and visiting playwright in residence, Wayne Hilton, will be staged at the Crowley Theater for parents, students and community to enjoy. Actors will include community leaders, students and professional talent.
December 8, 2016 at 7PM
Marfa Book Co. presents: Creeves: A Yamaha Odyssey”
Presented By: Marfa Book Co.
Admission: Free
Rob Crowley and Anthony DeSimone will present a sound and light performance to celebrate the release of Anthony’s new album, “Creeves: A Yamaha Odyssey”
December 6, 2016 at 8:30PM
Marfa Book Co. presents: Tom Jacobs “Rule of 72” Book Release
Presented By: Marfa Book Co.
Admission: Free
Tom Jacobs will speak about financial planning during Trump Administration.
November 10, 11 + 12, 2016 at 8PM
Pancho Villa From a Safe Distance — a chamber opera composed by Graham Reynolds
Presented By: Ballroom Marfa
Admission: Free
“Pancho Villa From a Safe Distance” looks at the life and death of Pancho Villa, the enigmatic hero of the Mexican Revolution, unlikely film star, and notorious bandit. Exploring facts from Villa’s biography while also examining the mythology surrounding him, the opera asks what Pancho Villa means to Mexican and American culture and where these […]
Noember 6, 2016 at 8PM
Chinati Presents: Douglas Crimp reading “Before Pictures”
Presented By: Chinati Foundation
Admission: Free
Writer, Douglas Crimp, will give a reading from his forthcoming memoir “Before Pictures,” as part of Chinati’s ongoing Chinati Presents programing, a series of lectures, presentations and performances held throughout the year.
October 31, 2016 at 7:30P
Final Girls — Film Screening
Admission: Free
Screening of Halloween film “Final Girls” is free and open to the public. This is an opportunity to provide entertainment to a younger demographic in Marfa (13 and up) who don’t often get to enjoy programming geared to their interests.
October 28, 2016 at 7PM
Silver Ochre: Who Are U.S.
Presented By: Marfa Live Arts
Admission: Free
Marfa Live Arts welcomes Silver Ochre, the duo of composer Thollem McDonas and filmmaker ACVilla, for a two-week Marfa Live Arts’ artist-residency culminating with their show “Who Are U.S.”, and ever-evolving poetic documentation of America. Using accumulative video, field recordings and live music, the work showcases a collection of diverse sights and sounds from their […]
October 7, 8 + 9, 2016 at NOON
Marfa Open Foto Festival
Presented By: Marfa Open
Admission: Free
The Marfa Open Foto Festival consists of lectures, workshops and films celebrating international photography.
September 17 at 8PM
Frances Scholz “Amboy”
Presented By: Chinati Foundation
Admission: Free
Chinati Artist in Residence, Frances Scholz, will present a screening of her film “Amboy”. This event is free and open to the public, helping Chinati continue its tradition of bringing artists, musicians, filmmakers and writers to Marfa. The program fulfills a need to provide varied cultural programming to a community with limited access to large […]
August 4, 2016 at 7PM
“A Wolverine Walks Into a Bar” and new work by Texas Tech University Students
Presented By: Texas Tech University, School of Theatre and Dance
Admission: Free
From Lubbock to Marfa. Jaston Williams of “Greater Tuna” fame, performs scenes from his new hit: “A Wolverine Walks Into a Bar” followed by new work by Texas Tech University students inspired by their experience in Marfa. The Marfa Intensives offers students at Texas Tech University the opportunity to concentrate on devised theatre. By its […]
July 23, 2016 ALL DAY
Irwin Weekend
Presented By: Chinati Foundation
Admission: Free
Irwin Weekend will be held in celebration of the grand opening of the Robert Irwin Project at the Chinati Foundation. Saturday will include a lecture, dawn-to-dusk viewing of the site and a community dinner. All open to the public and free of charge.
July 13-17, 2016 ALL DAY
2016 Marfa Film Festival
Presented By: Marfa Film Festival
Since 2008, Marfa Film Festival has attracted talented filmmakers, international press, industry professionals, and attendees from around the world to Marfa and far west Texas. Over 5 days we screen a diverse mix of features, shorts, music videos and experimental works. The festival brings internationally renowned films and the artists who made them to the […]