TUESDAY 6 AUGUST, 2013; 8PM
(Annex) Concert with guitarist William Tyler
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: $5
Ballroom Marfa is proud to present Nashville-based guitarist William Tyler.
FRIDAY 12 JULY, 2013; 6PM
(Annex) The Cowboys, Willie and West Texas: A Dialogue with Joe Nick Patoski
PRESENTED BY: MARFA BOOK COMPANY
Patoski is the author of many books on Texas culture, including biographies of Selena, Stevie Ray and Willie, and has contributed lengthy essays to books on Conservation in Texas, The Big Bend, the Texas Coast and the mountains of Texas. His work has appeared in many magazines and journals including the Los Angeles Times, the […]
TUESDAY 9 JULY, 2013
Secondary Surfaces Rendered
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
ADMISSION: FREE
Performance, as defined by theorist Peggy Phelan, is that which disappears. Art as defined by Andrew Wass, is the residual document of its creation. Secondary Surfaces Rendered, the newest set of corporeal kinetic investigations by the Lower Left Performance Collective, combines these two definitions to blur the boundaries between dance and visual art. Moving away […]
THURSDAY 27 JUNE, 2013, 8PM
(Annex) The Marfa Stratum: How much of you is repetition
PRESENTED BY: MARFA BOOK COMPANY AND FIELDWORK MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
An Artists’ Talk by Fabien Giraud and Ida Soulard The Marfa Stratum is an ongoing project made of two distinct elements : 1) a series of scultpures speculating on the geological becoming of human formations in the form of synthetically aggregated core samples, 2) a book unfolding the complex dynamics which have come to constitute […]
SAT 15 JUNE, 4PM
The Life & Times of Milton Shaver and an Account of the Restoration of Cibolo Creek Ranch
PRESENTED BY: MARFA & PRESIDIO COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
ADMISSION: FREE
Owner John Poindexter speaks about the restoration of his beautiful historic ranch located in the mountains between Marfa and Presidio.
THURSDAY 13 JUNE, 2013; 8PM
Three short films by Steve Holzer
PRESENTED BY: MARFA BOOK COMPANY
ADMISSION: FREE
This Thursday, June 13th, at 8 PM, we’re presenting three short films by Marfa-based artist and filmmaker Steve Holzer, including his most recent “All You Need to Know About Supervision”. Holzer will also be providing an introduction to the films. It’s free.
8PM; WED 12 JUNE, 2013
Sweet Sweetback’s Baadassss Song
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
ADULT AUDIENCE ONLY. Ballroom Marfa’s current artist-in-residence, Rashid Johnson, presents the first in a series of films he has selected in association with Josh Siegel of MOMA as part of the New Growth in Film program.
FRIDAY 7 JUNE, 8PM
Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Colin Gilmore
PRESENTED BY: MARFA PUBLIC RADIO
ADMISSION: $25
Marfa Public Radio presents a Father’s Day concert featuring Texas music legend Jimmie Dale Gilmore and his son Colin Gilmore
8PM; WED, JUNE 5TH, 2013
The Brother from Another Planet
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
A movie (1984) by John Sayles. Selected by Ballroom Marfa’s artist-in-residence Rashid Johnson with Josh Siegel of MOMA as part of the New Growth film program
SATURDAY 1 JUNE, 6PM
(Annex) Lannan Reading
PRESENTED BY: LANNAN FOUNDATION & MARFA BOOK COMPANY
ADMISSION: FREE
Rebecca Curtis, author of Twenty Grand, reads from her work.
SAT 1 JUNE, 2013, 2-3:30PM
(Annex) Science, Music and the Galaxy Song
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI & YELLOW BARN
ADMISSION: FREE
In anticipation of Yellow Barn’s evening performance of Le Noir de L’Etoile at Ranch 2810, Artistic Director Seth Knopp and Astronomer Matthew Shetrone offer insight into the science behind popular and classical music. At the Annex there will be a talk with music, accompanied by video and slides. A discussion will follow the presentation.
THURSDAY 30 MAY, 6PM
(Annex) Reading
PRESENTED BY: MARFA BOOK COMPANY
ADMISSION: FREE
Marfa International School Seventh Grade Writers Group will be reading from their work. These seven students have recently completed a nine-week course on poetry, fiction and non-fiction, taught by writers in the community. This one will be great.
WEDNESDAY 29 MAY, 6PM
(Annex) Reading
PRESENTED BY: MARFA BOOK COMPANY
ADMISSION: FREE
Joe Hall, whose work has been described by prominent contemporary poetry critic Seth Abramson as “some of the most addictive being written today,” will be reading from his latest book, The Devotional Poems. He will be joined by Joe Cashiola and Ariele Gentiles.
8PM; WED 29 MAY, 2013
Space is the Place
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
A movie (1974) by John Coney and Sun Ra, selected by Ballroom Marfa’s artist-in-residence Rashid Johnson with Josh Siegel of MOMA as part of the New Growth film program
TUESDAY 28 MAY, 6PM
(Annex) Reading
PRESENTED BY: MARFA BOOK COMPANY
ADMISSION: FREE
Local writer Cory Lovell will be joined by visiting writers Lily Hoang (The Revolutionary Evolutionary, Les Figues Press), who is quite an interesting experimental novelist, and poets Krystal Languell (Call the Catastrophists, BlazeVox) and Robert Wendeborn.
24 MAY, 2013
Kinder Rides Again!
PRESENTED BY: MARFA ELEMENTARY / KINDERGARTEN DEPT.
Marfa Elementary School presents one of the Crowley Theater audience’s favorite shows. Kindy students design and name their own stick-horses to be used in the program. Students share facts they have learned about Texas in Songs and poems. Directed by Sheri Eppenauer.
MAY 18, 2013
The Reading
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
For the third year in a row, Ballroom Marfa is pleased to present The Reading, a professionally staged screenplay presentation that spotlights a winning script from the 2012 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. This year’s winner is “Devils at Play” by James Dilapo, to be directed by Julia Dyer.
MAY 2, 8-10PM, AND MAY 3, 12-4PM, 2013
(At The Annex) CD Release Party
PRESENTED BY: MARFA BOOK CO & STOMACH CLUB
ADMISSION: FREE
This is a release party for a CD made by local high school students, with Bran LeBarton
MAY 1-5, 2013
CineMarfa
PRESENTED BY: CINEMARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
Since 2011, the CineMarfa film festival has distinguished itself from other film festivals by emphasizing the intersection between film and visual art. For five days each May, we screen around 20 films in the Crowley Theater and other spaces around town. The CineMarfa film festival is dedicated to bringing rare, forgotten, or difficult-to-see films – […]
APRIL 25, 2013
IBAT BSA/AML Training
PRESENTED BY: WTC PERFORMANCE GROUP
ADMISSION: BY INVITATION ONLY
Compliance training for bank staff from the local area. By invitation only
APRIL 23, 2013
Beach House
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: YES: SEE BALLROOM MARFA
Ballroom Marfa is proud to present Baltimore duo Beachhouse, who play organ and reverb-heavy songs. They are touring in support of their critically acclaimed fourth album, “Bloom”.
MARCH 31, 2013
Jeff Mangum
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: YES: SEE BALLROOM MARFA
Ballroom Marfa is proud to present Jeff Mangum, the singer and principal songwriter of the legendary band Neutral Milk Hotel. After a period of nearly complete public silence Jeff returns to perform a few shows across the country. We are honored to present him here.
DECEMBER 30, 2012
Silent Movie: The Phantom Carriage, with live score by Noveller
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
For our fourth annual New Year’s film program, we’ll host a screening of the Swedish silent film, The Phantom Carriage, with a live score by Brooklyn-based guitarist Noveller
DECEMBER 14, 2012
Confluence: The Big Bend reach of the Rio Grande
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS & MARFA BOOK COMPANY
ADMISSION: FREE
Confluence highlights the environmental management challenges facing the Rio Grande and potential pathways to restoration through the viewpoint of eight professionals who have loved and worked along the river.
DECEMBER 5, 2012
MISD One Act Plays
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
ADMISSION: FREE
The second annual Marfa Independent School District One Act Plays showcases the winning playwrights’ plays that were written during Marfa Live Arts’ workshops at the school. All 9th through 12th graders wrote their own unique one-act plays; adult and student actors will bring them to life!
27 FEB, 2013
Wallace Shawn reads The Fever
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION AND MARFA BOOK COMPANY
ADMISSION: FREE
Writer and Actor Wally Shawn reads his monologue The Fever, which won the Obie award for best play in 1991
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2012
Karole Armitage
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
ADMISSION: FREE
American choreographer Karole Armitage will debut a work-in-progress piece that she will be developing while an artist-in-residence at the Chinati Foundation in the fall of 2012.
NOVEMBER 2-3, 2012
Design Marfa
PRESENTED BY: DESIGN MARFA WITH MARFA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The first annual Marfa Architecture and Design Symposium explores the art of desert living in Marfa from the impact of Donald Judd, minimalism and the landscape on residential design to the use of desert friendly construction to the design of interiors with indefinable Marfa aesthetic.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2012
Open House: Film screenings
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
ADMISSION: FREE
Film screenings of John Chamberlain’s The Secret Life of Hernando Cortez, starring Ultra Violet and John Chamberlain by Alexandra Fairweather presented as part of the Chinati Foundation’s annual October Open House weekend. The 2012 weekend will focus on the work of sculptor John Chamberlain.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2012
Open House: Roundtable discussion
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
ADMISSION: FREE
A roundtable discussion with: Larry Bell, Alexandra Fairweather, Klaus Kertess and Ultra Violet presented as part of the Chinati Foundation’s annual October Open House weekend. The 2012 weekend will focus on the work of sculptor John Chamberlain.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Jazz Duo: Peter Brotzmann and Jason Adasiewicz
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
A concert by German saxophonist Peter Brotzmann and vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz. The duo brings together a wealth of knowledge to create a dynamic yet sensitive exploration of improvisational jazz. Voted one of the best concerts of 2011 by the NYT.
31 AUG - 2 SEPT, 2012
The Marfa Dialogues
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
Inspired by artists’ potential to elicit a critical conversation and generate new ideas, Ballroom Marfa hosts the second annual Marfa Dialogues. This year we will address some of the pressing and complex issues that confront our environment.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH
24 Hour Plays
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
ADMISSION: FREE
Marfa Live Arts 11th annual 24 Hour Plays – where actors, writers and directors write, rehearse, costume and block 6 – 8 plays within a 24 hour period. Fast-paced, creative fun!
TUESDAY 31 JULY, 2012
DIRTY PROJECTORS
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
A musical performance by Dirty Projectors, the art-pop-indie rock band, brainchild of Yale graduate Dave Longstreth. Doors open 8 for 8:30 performance.
JULY 14/2012
“O’Keeffe!”; a one-woman show
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
ADMISSION: TBC
Written by Lucinda McDermott and starring Carolyn Wickwire, O’Keeffe! brings to life the inner struggles and feelings of Georgia O’Keeffe. It focuses on her personal relationship with Alfred Steiglitz and her unique creative evolution.
16 JUNE, 2012; 4:30PM
A History of Shafter and Mining in Presidio County
PRESENTED BY: MARFA & PRESIDIO COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
Mr Jack Burgess, mining engineer and historian, will discuss the early history of Shafter and the development of silver mining in Presidio County in the 1920s and its 21st century revival. The presentation will be followed by a reception in the theater foyer.
6/3/2012
A Typology of Convergences; a talk by Lawrence Weschler
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
ADMISSION: FREE
A typology of convergences: towards a unified field theory of cultural transmission. In this talk, Lawrence Weschler will consider a spectrum of such convergent effects, from apophenia (the tendency of humans to see patterns where none exist) through co-causation, fractalization, influence (forward and backward, direct and unconscious), homage, apprenticeship, allusion, quotation, appropriation, cryptomnesia (verbatim appropriation […]
FRIDAY 1 JUNE, 2012
Pianoforte Concert: Kimball Gallagher
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
Classical pianist Kimball Gallagher presents a special concert at 7pm
WED 23 MAY, 2012
Khairy Arby
PRESENTED BY: MARFA PUBLIC RADIO AND MARFA BOOK COMPANY
ADMISSION: $10
The Marfa Book Company and Marfa Public Radio present Khairy Arby on Wednesday, May 23rd at the Crowley Theater. Doors open at 8 PM. Khairy Arby, known as the “Queen of the Desert Blues”, is one of the biggest stars of contemporary West African music. She will be playing with her full band, featuring the […]
15-21 MAY, 2012
CineMarfa
PRESENTED BY: CINEMARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
CineMarfa 2012 will feature the work of Harmony Korine, including a unique screening/performance where Harmony will show a selection of his favorite YouTube clips. Harmony will also present a program of rarely-screened verite documentary films by his father, Sol Korine. A tribute screening of films by “absolute” filmmaker Jordan Belson will survey work from across […]
SATURDAY 12 MAY, 2012
Marianne Stockebrand Farewell
Marianne hosts a party to say good bye to the community and friends from out of town since she is relocating to Berlin, Germany, after having lived in Marfa for 18 years.
26 APRIL, 2012
BANK SECRECY ACT TRAINING
PRESENTED BY: WTC PERFORMANCE GROUP
ADMISSION: FREE
Compliance training for bank employees in the Marfa / Ft Davis and surrounding area
25 APRIL, 2012
FEIST
PRESENTED BY: MARFA PUBLIC RADIO & BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: SOLD OUT
A music performance by Canadian singer-songwriter Feist
21 APRIL, 2012; 3PM & 8PM
THE READING
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
The second year of THE READING, a professionally staged screenplay presentation of a winning script from the 2011 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, a program of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The performance is rehearsed during the preceding week, and performed on April 21.
MARCH 31 - APRIL 7, 2012
MARCH2MARFA
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
ADMISSION: FREE
Marfa Live Arts hosts the 7th annual March2Marfa dance workshop. This year the event consists of the Lower Left Performance Collective developing new work for their European tour in summer 2012. On Friday the community is invited to view an informal showing of the new work-in-progess.
24 MARCH, 2012
ELEANOR FRIEDBERGER
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: $5
A musical performance by Eleanor Friedberger, one half of indie duo The Fiery Furnaces
14-16 MARCH, 2012
Fieldwork Marfa Symposium
PRESENTED BY: FIELDWORK: MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
This event celebrates the one-year anniversary of Fieldwork Marfa, an international researcher-in-residence program in Marfa Tx. The program will include screenings, discussions, lectures, and will feature the residents as well as scholars and artists working in the fields of public art and art in the landscape.
11 FEB, 2012
SENNA
ADMISSION: FREE
Asif Kapadia’s documentary about legendary Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna is the final event in the Autobody program.
22 JAN, 2012
FAR MARFA; private screening for cast & crew
JAN 21, 2012
HOIST, RENDEZ-VOUS, THE PRITCHARD
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
Ballroom Marfa presents three movies as part of the Autobody Film series: Matthew Barney’s HOIST, Claude le Louche’s RENDEZ-VOUS, and Kevin Jerome’s THE PRITCHARD. Please note that HOIST is for mature audience only.
DEC 30,2011
Silent Movie
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
ADMISSION: FREE
Ballroom Marfa present their annual New Year silent movie, with live accompaniment.
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
Lawrence Weschler: Uncanny Valley
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
A lecture with Lawrence Weschler on digital animation of the face.
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
An Evening of Short Films with David Fenster
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
An evening of short films with David Fenster.
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1, 2011
Dos Pocitos: Saints and Sinners in a Border Wasteland
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
Dos Pocitos: Saints and Sinners in a Border Wasteland, a new play about life on the border set twenty years in the future.
OCTOBER 21, 2011
Watkins Family Hour
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
Bluegrass musicians Sara and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek were joined by Michael Nesmith and Fiona Apple for an evening of music.
OCTOBER 8, 2011
Hiroshi Sugimoto and Jean Arp: Lecture
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
The Chinati Foundation offered the oppurtunity to hear world-renowned photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto speak on his work, as well as historian Arie Gartog speak on the work of sculptor Jean Arp.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
Becoming Kinky: The World According to Kinky Friedman
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
The West Texas debut of the musical about the life of Kinky Friedman, the iconoclastic Texas musician, author and politician.
AUGUST 26, 2011
Art in the Auditorium 3
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
The opening reception and screening of Kelly Nipper’s film, as well as screenings of the Art in the Auditorium films.
AUGUST 7, 2011
The Light and the Land
An hour-long documentary on the town of Marfa, locally produced by Joe Cashiola and Chris Hillen for the PBS affiliate in Austin, KLRU.
AUGUST 6, 2011
Marfa 24 Hour Plays
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
Marfa participants wrote, directed, rehearsed and performed approximately eight one-act plays in twenty-four hours.
JULY 8, 2011
Cass McCombs
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
Musical performance by singer/songwriter Cass McCombs.
JUNE 11, 2011
Battle Banners: Flags of the American Revolution
PRESENTED BY: MARFA AND PRESIDIO COUNTY MUSEUM
A presentation of Flags of the American Revolution from Matt Walker of the Museum of the Big Bend.
Texas Round Up
Marfa Elementary School’s Kindergarten class was on stage with self designed stick horses, Texas nursery songs and facts about Texas.
MAY 5, 2011
Cinemarfa
PRESENTED BY: CINEMARFA
The first annual CineMarfa film festival. Highlights included Larry Clark’s presentation of newly unearthed 16mm film footage from Tulsa, SxSW and Austin Chronicle founder Louis Black introducing Austin filmmaker Eagle Pennell’s film The Whole Shootin’ Match, the Texas premiere of Celine Danhier’s documentary on No Wave Cinema Blank City, and Glenn O’Brien’s presentation of rarely-seen […]
APRIL 21, 2011
Town Meeting: Ballroom Marfa’s Drive-In Project
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
Town hall meeting to discuss Ballroom Marfa’s proposed Drive-In project for Vizcaino Park.
APRIL 13, 2010
Yeasayer
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
An evening with Yeasayer, joined on stage by fellow Brooklyn musicians Javelin, a duo making summery offbeat R&B and electro jams in a decidedly tropical vein.
APRIL 9, 2011
Green Fire
PRESENTED BY: CHIHUAHUAN DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Screening of Green Fire, a documentary film about environmentalist Aldo Leopold.
MARCH 28, 2010
March 2 Marfa with Nina Martin and Lower Left
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
A forum that brought together established dance artists for collaborative research into contemporary dance-making practices. The performance project is facilitated by a guest artist and Lower Left who use their artistic process to frame the group’s research into performance.
MARCH 27, 2011
March 2 Marfa: A Dry Pool Fails
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
A forum that brought together established dance artists for collaborative research into contemporary dance-making practices. The performance project was facilitated by a guest artist and dance group Lower Left who use their artistic process to frame the group’s research into performance.
MARCH 26, 2011
The Reading
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
The Reading was a professionally staged screenplay presentation produced by Ballroom Marfa in conjunction with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The inaugural event featured a reading of The Jumper Of Maine, a winning script from Andrew Lanham who won the prestigious 2010 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.
MARCH 20, 2011
Rackstraw Downes: “I am a painter…”
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
A lecture by British born realist painter and author Rackstraw Downes, preceded by a potluck supper in the front of the theater.
MARCH 12, 2011
Bel Cuore Quartet
PRESENTED BY: MARFA PUBLIC RADIO
A concert with the Bell Cuore Quartet. Members of the saxophone quartet performed prior to their international debut.
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Sharon Isbin
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
A special performance by three-time Grammy Award-winning solo guitarist Sharon Isbin who performed select works of Spanish and Latin American music by composers Granados, Albeniz, Brouwer, Barrios and Lauro.
FEBRUARY 13, 2011
Pastorale: A Reading of Deborah Eiseberg’s Play
PRESENTED BY: ROB WEINER
A staged reading of celebrated writer Deborah Eisenberg’s only play, Pastorale. The reading featured a local cast and was directed by Chinati Foundation Deputy Director, Rob Weiner. The playwright and her partner, Wallace Shawn, were in attendance.
FEBRUARU 10, 2011
Bill Morrison: Film Screening
Screenings of films by Chinati artist-in-residence Bill Morrison. Decasia, along with a selection of additional films, is a 2002 work made from found footage and features an original score by Michael Gordon.
JANUARY 29, 2011
Look at What the Light Did Now
A documentary featuring the musician Feist’s creative process while making the Grammy nominated album, The Reminder. Featured artist and amplifier Simone Ruby attended the reading and gave a Q&A after the screening.
OCTOBER 16, 2010
Aye, No!
PRESENTED BY: SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY
Sul Ross State University’s Department of Fine Arts and Communication presented Aye, No!, written by Liz Castillo and directed by Dona Roman.
OCTOBER 10, 2010
Zoe Leonard: Spoken Word
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
Zoe Leonard, American photographer and artist gave a reading of vintage postcards of Niagara Falls that the artist collected from flea markets and online sales. They span more than half a century, from the early 1900s, when postcards were first accepted by the post office.
OCTOBER 9, 2010
Carl Andre: Lecture
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
The Chinati Open House 2011 lectures included a talk from German curator Eva Meyer-Hermann on the works of Carl Andre and art historian James Meyer discussing the Dada Forgeries. The conversation concluded with the then current and future executive directors, Marianne Stockebrand and Thomas Kellein, joining onstage.
OCTOBER 09, 2010
John Kelly in Paved Paradise Redux
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
John Kelly performed his celebrated Joni Mitchell tribute, Paved Paradise: The Art of Joni Mitchell.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
Marfa Dialogues
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
Inspired by art’s potential to elicit critical conversation and generate new ideas, Ballroom Marfa launched Marfa Dialogues, an initiative to bring together voices reflective of the many perspectives of the Big Bend’s diverse community. The inaugural event addressed some of the pressing and complex issues that confront those who live in the border region that […]
AUGUST 27, 2010
Jazz Festival
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
A three day festival with concerts on Friday and Saturday nights and a gospel show on Sunday. Artists included Paul English, Horace Alexander Young, Greta Matassa, Abe Lagrimas, Jr. Chrysta Bell, Chris Maresh, Rob Kazenel, David Caceres, and Jake Langley. The gospel show featured Barbara Johnson Tucker, April Hubert, Jo Carol Moffett and the Reverend […]
AUGUST 14, 2010
24 Hour Plays
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
Marfa participants wrote, directed, rehearsed and performed approximately eight one-act plays in twenty-four hours.
JULY 29, 2010
Film Retreospective: Hector and Guy Galan
PRESENTED BY: BLACKWELL SCHOOL ALLIANCE
A film retrospective for Hector and Guy Galan presented for the Blackwell School Reunion.
JUNE 12, 2010
People of the Big Bend: Lives in History
PRESENTED BY: MARFA AND PRESIDIO COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
The Marfa and Presidio County Museum and noted Texas historian Lonn Taylor delivered a lecture about the history and the people of the Big Bend area.
MAY 30, 2010
Grouper
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
An evening under the stars with Grouper, the recording and performing project of Liz Harris. Local musician and artist Adam Bork opened the show.
MAY 21, 2010
Kinder Goes West
PRESENTED BY: MARFA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marfa Independent school district teachers organized a production of Kinder Goes West. The Marfa Elementary Kindergarten class performed as wranglers and ponies representing the United States and Texas.
MAY 5, 2010
Marfa Film Festival
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS AND THE SOUTHWEST ALTERNATE MEDIA SWAMP
The Third Annual Marfa Film Festival screened over 50 features, shorts and experimental works. Highlights included a screening of Red Shirley, a short film by the artist and musician Lou Reed, who also participated in a Q&A following the screening.
APRIL 17, 2010
Sarah Rothenberg Piano Concert
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
IN A LANDSCAPE: Works of Frederic Chopin and John Cage; a very special evening with renowned classical pianist Sarah Rothenberg.
APRIL 16, 2010
No Idea Festival
PRESENTED BY: MARFA BOOK COMPANY
A music event featuring experimental music artists Chris Cogburn, Bonnie Jones and Bhob Rainey.
MARCH 18, 2010
Pirate Radio
PRESENTED BY: MARFA PUBLIC RADIO
A screening of Pirate Radio for the Marfa Public Radio benefit.
JANUARY 2, 2010
The Wind with Brian LeBarton
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
A live score performed by Brian LeBarton to the 1928 silent film, The Wind. Brian LeBarton is a keyboardist, composer and electronic musician from Los Angeles, California who works mostly in alternative rock or electronic genres.
OCTOBER 31, 2009
Ballroom Masquerade: Heloise and the Savoir Faire
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
A night of music, dancing and masked mayhem with a special performance by Heloise & The Savoir Faire.
OCTOBER 31, 2008
Japanther
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
Performance by Brooklyn based noise-rock pop-punk duo, Japanther for a special Halloween show, “The Dancing Mummies Curse.” Supporting Japanther was San Pedro based band Killer Dreamer and Gorgamoth with a small puppet performance of “The Tell Tale Heart.”
OCTOBER 10, 2009
Robert Irwin and David Hockney: When Fountainheads Collide
PRESENTED BY: CHINATI FOUNDATION
A lecture by writer Lawrence Weschler, the director of the New York Institute for Humanities at New York University. Weschler discussed the two contemporary artists Robert Irwin and David Hockney.
OCTOBER 10, 2009
Chinati Open House Lecture
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
The Chinati Open House lectures for 2009 focused on the conservation efforts and restoration of Donald Judd’s 15 untitled works in concrete, 1980 -1984.
OCTOBER 1, 2009
Bon Iver with Megafaun
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
An intimate performance with influential folk group Bon Iver.
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UGUST 29, 2009
Marfa Music Festival
PRESENTED BY: PADRE'S
A jazz music festival which featured the Latin Jazz of the Ruben Gutierrez Quartet, acclaimed vocalist Greta Matassa with the Paul English Trio, the unique ukulele and percussion of Abe Lagrimas Jr. and David Caceres on saxophone and vocals.
AUGUST 14, 2009
24 Hour Plays
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
Marfa participants wrote, directed, rehearsed and performed approximately eight one-act plays in twenty-four hours.
JULY 23, 2009
Rinse, Repeat, Repeat
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
An evening of dance and music performed by Non Fiction and the past)(modern performance duo. Performers included Andrew Wass, Kelly Dalrymple-Wass, Rebecca Bryant, and Don Nichols.
JULY 20, 2009
Dance Ranch: Ensemble Thinking Investigation
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
A dance workshop led by members of dance group Lower Left. The week focused on improvisational skills within the context of solo body, ensemble, and duet forms. Nina Martin’s techniques “Ensemble Thinking” and “Articulating the Solo Body” were the focus along with contact improvisation.
JULY 11, 2009
An Evening at the Ballet
PRESENTED BY: MARFA DANCE COMPANY
Performances by local young aspiring ballerinas choreographed by Romina Uruena-Shizzi
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ULY 3, 2009
Project Lear
PRESENTED BY: 52ND STREET PROJECT
The 52nd Street Project Teen Ensemble from New York led participants in games, exercises and readings from Shakespeare’s King Lear with community volunteers.
JULY 18, 2009
Molissa Fenley
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
Dance performance by artist in residence Molissa Fenley. Molissa Fenley is a choreographer, modern dancer, and part-time associate professor of dance at Mills College. Fenley was awarded two New York Dance and Performance Awards in choreography.
MAY 30, 2009
Lyle Lovett
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group performed as part of Ballroom Marfa’s 2009 benefit weekend.
MAY 22, 2009
Kinder Goes West
PRESENTED BY: MARFA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Marfa Independent school district teachers organized a production of Kinder Goes West. The Marfa Elementary Kindergarten class performed as wranglers and ponies representing the United States and Texas.
MAY 15, 2009
Paradise and Back: Michael Almereyda
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
Film retrospective and discussion with Michael Almereyda, Ballroom Marfa filmmaker-in-residence. The range of Almereyda’s work includes award-winning Pixelvision films Another Girl, Another Planet and The Rocking Horse Winner, the stunning cult vampire movie, Nadja, and his acclaimed version of Hamlet set in contemporary New York (with Ethan Hawke, Bill Murray, Kyle MacLachlan, and Julia Stiles).
MAY 9, 2009
American Masterworks: Gershwin, Copland, Hanson
PRESENTED BY: MARFA PUBLIC RADIO
Performances by local the Sul Ross State University Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir as well as the Alpine Community Choir and Band. The centerpiece was George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. “American Masterworks” was also the farewell concert to Sul Ross University music professor Justin Badgerow.
APRIL 11, 2009
Norman Kennedy: Texas Tour
PRESENTED BY: NORMAN KENNEDY
Legendary Scottish folk singer and story teller Norman Kennedy stopped in Marfa on a small Texas tour.
APRIL 5, 2009
Wild Combonation: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
A special screening of the 2008 award-winning documentary Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell. The filmmaker Matt Wolf was present for discussion.
MARCH 24, 2008
March 2 Marfa with Shelley Senter
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIVE ARTS
A forum that brought together established dance artists for collaborative research into contemporary dance-making practices. The performance project was facilitated by a guest artist and dance group Lower Left.
MARCH 29, 2009
An Act and Its Consequences
PRESENTED BY: MARA LIVE ARTS
The culminating performance for March 2 Marfa 2009.
FEBRUARY 15, 2009
Billy Joe Shaver with Adam Caroll and Scrappy Jud Newcomb
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
Performance by Billy Joe Shaver, the original outlaw country musician hailing from Waco, Texas. Supported by Adam Carroll and Scrappy Jud Newcomb.
JANUARY 31, 2009
YACHT with White Rainbow
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
One of the many creative alter egos of Jona Bechtolt, a musician and multimedia artist who embraces an eclectic but playful blend of electronics, acoustic percussion, and noises of all sorts. Bechtolt has created performance pieces under commission to New York City’s New Museum of Contemporary Art and the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art.
JANUARY 24, 2009
Just Left of Remote
PRESENTED BY: MARFA LIIVE ARTS
A performance by Zypher Dance Company along with artist in residence Kent De Spain.
DECEMBER 5, 2008
A Selection from Artpix DVDs
PRESENTED BY: E.A.T.
Short films and videos of seminal works and performances from artists in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Films included Robert Rauschenberg: Open Score and William Wegman: Reel 1.
NOVEMBER 23, 2008
Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
A performance by Rolling Stone’s 2008 songwriter of the year, Conor Oberst, performing with The Mystic Valley Band. Additional performance by The Felice Brothers and RIG 1.
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
Art in the Auditorium 2
PRESENTED BY: BALLROOM MARFA
The first installment of Ballroom Marfa’s month-long film and video series, Art in the Auditorium. Organized by the Whitechapel Gallery, London, Art in the Auditorium showcased the work of emerging film and video artists through a global collaboration between Ballroom Marfa and museums in China, Europe, Latin America, and the United Kingdom.
OCTOBER 23 - 26, 2008
Our Late Night
PRESENTED BY: ROB WEINER
A play by Wallace Shawn performed by a local cast and directed by Rob Weiner.
AUGUST 16, 2008
Justin Badgerow: Solo Recital
PRESENTED BY: MARFA PUBLIC RADIO
A presentation by rising music star and Sul Ross State University Professor Justin Badgerow in a solo performance. Badgerow performed on a 1931 Steinway Model M piano.