March 2019
Performance: Carson McHone
Austin-based singer-songwriter, Carson McHone, invites you to a free show at Marfa's Historic USO Building. For more information, go to: https://www.ninemiletouring.com/cm.html
Find out more »Exhibition: William Benton presented by Marfa Book Co.
Marfa Book Co. is presenting a small exhibition of paintings and hand-made illustrated books by William Benton, author of the books "Madly", "Eye Contact," and "Backlit" among many others. The books are small, generally consisting of 20 or so pages, and have a ton of charm and no fussiness. The books range widely in theme and subject, from a reprinting of the 18th-century poem, My Cat Joeffry, featuring new illustrations which Benton made to accompany the poem, to a sweet tale about a…
Find out more »Lannan Reading: Deborah Eisenberg presented by Marfa Book Co.
Deborah Eisenberg, one of the finest short story writers now working, will read from her work. Eisenberg's most recent publication is "Your Duck is My Duck". It's fantastic. A recipient of a Genius Grant, a Guggenheim, and a Whiting Award, Esienberg's previous publication, a Collected Stories, won the PEN / FAULKNER Award for Fiction.
Find out more »Sunset Soundtracks: Topographies presented by El Cosmico
Formed by Gray Tolhurst (Gray Tolhurst, Coo Coo Birds), Jeremie Ruest (Cerf Volant, Your Friend, Lavender Blush), Justin Oronos (Solip), and Lauren Grubb (Minipop, To The Wedding) in 2017, the band meshes the crushingly loud guitars and hushed vocals of 90’s shoegaze with the urgency and mechanical rhythms of post-punk. Their debut EP was recorded and produced at New, Improved Recording in Oakland, California by Alexis Berthelot (Gojira, Wolfgang Tillmans, Enablers) in late 2017. They are currently at work on…
Find out more »Sunset Soundtracks: Zoo Animal presented by El Cosmico
Minneapolis musician Holly Hansen has been performing with a rotating cast of players as Zoo Animal since 2008. Some songs a tender ballad, others a stern talking to. Holly is no stranger to a dynamic conversation with her audience. With comparisons to The Pixies to Cat Power to Lou Reed, she manages to maintain a cohesive performance with whoever joins her that night.
Find out more »Music: Blan Scott Band
Come out to the Lost Horse Saloon to see the Blan Scott Band. A full-band performance on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 9:00 pm.
Find out more »Art Opening: Reed Anderson presented by Marfa Book Co.
Marfa Book Co. presents a small group of works by the artist Reed Anderson under the title, "Sound to Signal". Works in ripstop nylon, along with related drawings, it will be on view in the bookstore over the next few weeks.
Find out more »Big Bang Bingo at El Cosmico
El Cosmico invites you to Big Bang Bingo from 7-10pm. Grab a drink at the Highland House and get ready to shout! A portion of the proceeds will go to a monthly rotating charity. Bingo cards are $2 per board. This event is free to attend.
Find out more »Artist Talk: Reed Anderson presented by Marfa Book Co.
Reed Anderson will discuss "Sound to Signal".
Find out more »Lannan Reading & Book Release: Kerry Howley presented by Marfa Book Co
Lannan Reading: Kerry Howley, the author of Thrown, a New York Times Notable Book selection, and New York Times Editor's Pick, will be reading from her work at the Crowley Theater. Book Release: After Howley's reading and reception, there will be a small book launch and reading at 300 S Kelly for NECK 2, the latest issue of the journal edited by Ryan Paradiso, a talented poet, and former MBCo employee. Howley is an Assistant Professor at the University…
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