The Alpine Visitor Center at the corner of Holland Avenue and 3rd Street (106 N. 3rd) prepares a weekly activities calendar for Alpine. Click here to download the calendar for the week of February 18, 2019.
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January 2019
The Upshaws of County Line: An American Family
The Museum of the Big Bend presents an exhibit of photographer Richard Orton’s 25-year project documenting life in the African American community of County Line in deep East Texas, a “freedom colony” founded in the 1880s. Friday, January 18, 6:00-8:00 PM - Exhibit Opening Photographer Richard Orton and members of the Upshaw family will be in attendance for the opening weekend. Saturday, January 19, 10:00 AM - Gallery talk with Mr. Richard Orton, Ms. Elia Ali, Ms. Beatrice Upshaw and…
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The 33rd Annual Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering
“Preserving the traditions of the American West in words and music… each year in the Spring.”
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The Alpine Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. on historic Murphy Street (just East of 5th Street). Get fresh veggies all year plus baked goods, crafts and more!
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Carlton Leatherwood Book Signing
Join Carlton Leatherwood as he presents his latest book “Codette, Joey and Friends: A Spirited Tale of Beloved Friends and Their Dogs”. Codette is a California attorney who cared for a brilliant husband with a rare dementia in their home for eight years. When he entered "another world," she placed him in a memory care facility. Codette loves dogs and has seven small rescue dogs and called Leatherwood to take Joey, a toy poodle. The friendship Carlton made with Joey…
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Pops of Color – Pop in Paint!
Theme: Pop in Paint - You choose! Cost $20 How do you attend? Simple! Stop in during event hours, send us a message on FB or call 432-837-4281 to let us know you are coming! Can't make it to our public parties, or just wanting to have some creative time during the day? Pop-In & Paint! We supply all paints, brushes, canvases & designs to choose from. Want to paint your own 1 of a kind creation? You can do…
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Theme: "Twin Sisters" "Twin Peaks" $30 This class will be taught by Kaylee Food & Beverages are included in price, beer & wine is provided. You are welcome to also bring your own drinks and snacks if you wish. Please call to secure your spot.
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Nerd Nite #10
Nerd Nite Big Bend returns for #10 at the Ritchey on Thursday, February 28. Join us for talks by Tara Poloskey of The Nature Conservancy of Texas and Roy Saffel, a student of the world (and of Sul Ross State University).
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W.K. Stratton Book Signing
uthor W.K. Stratton will present his latest book, "The Wild Bunch: Sam Peckinpah, a Revolution in Hollywood, and the Making of a Legendary Film." Named one of the greatest films of all time by the American Film Institute, "The Wild Bunch" is the story of a gang of outlaws who are one big steal from retirement. When their attempted train robbery goes awry, the gang flees to Mexico and falls in with a brutal general of the Mexican Revolution, who…
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Constellations
A play about free will, friendship, spellbinding exploration of love, quantum theory, and infinite possibility for heartbreak or for hope. Written by Nick Payne Directed by Marjie Scott Located in the Fine Arts Building Studio Theatre Opening Weekend: March 1st - March 3rd Closing Weekend: March 8th - March 10th
Find out more »The Alpine Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. on historic Murphy Street (just East of 5th Street). Get fresh veggies all year plus baked goods, crafts and more!
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