Forbes Discovers Marfa

In an article titled "America's Hidden Travel Gems", Forbes magazine writer Zack O'Malley Greenburg discovers Prada Marfa.  Let's hope he actually discovered the real Marfa instead of an art installation near Valentine.

Regardless, the world is slowly but surely discovering that Marfa is indeed, an amazing American gem.

More Food Shark!

It looks like the good people in the Food Shark van have hired a good publicist.  And they should -- as more publicity comes their way from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  

Will Food Shark t-shirts and hats be coming soon?

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Food Shark! Food Shark!

The Food Shark is officially rolling through Marfa, serving Mediterranean-meets-West-Texas cuisine. Owned and operated by Krista Steinhauer and Adam Bork, the Food Shark parks under the pavilion daily.

You can read more about the Food Shark here.  Now go get some!

Padre's Marfa Is Serving Them Cold!

With Marfa in much need of a real honky tonk, Padre's Marfa is officially open for business.  Owners Bill Miller, Doug Pecore and David Beebe have teamed together, uniting their expertise in music, cold beer, clubs, business and God.  Yes, God.

Padre's Marfa is located at 209 West El Paso and will be featuring live bands, classic tunes on the vintage juke boxes, pool, shuffleboard, ice cold beer and good times.  We expect Padre's to quickly become the hottest spot in West Texas.  See you at the shuffleboard table.

Marfa Public Radio Host Classical Music Benefit

Marfa Public Radio (KRTS 93.5) will host a classical music benefit concert at 7pm Saturday, May 9th, at the Crowley Theater in Marfa.  Be there or be square.  Or be square if you're there.  Either way, enjoy the show and make a donation to Marfa Public Radio.

Illegal Aliens Get Sneaky

More and more smugglers and illegal aliens are finding ways to elude the United States Border Patrol as they enter our country from Mexico.  Some of the illegal aliens are feigning illness when they enter Presidio County, in hopes of escaping when they go to the hospital in Alpine.

Ballroom Marfa Reveals Two Face

The Ballroom Marfa announces the opening of Two Face, featuring the works of artists-in-residence Thomas Houseago and Aaron Curry.  Their contemporary sculptures represent a delicate balance of power between their two styles, invoking a Janus-faced approach to their forms.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 29th, 5 to 7pm with the artists present.