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Carbon 13

Our 2012 fall visual arts exhibition, Carbon 13, presents newly commissioned works by artists that propose a creative response to climate change aimed at stimulating discourse and a wider engagement with the climate debate. Curated by David Buckland. Opening reception on Friday, 31 August 2012.

Peter Brötzmann & Jason Adasiewicz

Marfa, Texas

A not-to-be-missed concert by legendary German saxophonist Peter Brötzmann and vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz on 18 September 2012 at the Crowley Theater in Marfa, Texas.

Free

Lee Fields & the Expressions

Marfa, Texas

Please join us on 12 October 2012 for a special performance by bona-fide, 100% unadulterated soul singer, Lee Fields & the Expressions. Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears open.

The Bike-In: Carbon Nation

Marfa, Texas

Ballroom Marfa is hosting the second Bike-In, which promotes a healthy lifestyle by encouraging all attendees to bike or walk to the event. For the next outdoor screening on Thursday, November 15, beginning at 7:30PM, we will screen Carbon Nation, a documentary about the solutions to climate change, relating directly to the themes in the current visual arts exhibition, Carbon 13.

Book and a Movie: “The Godfather”

Marfa, Texas

Ballroom Marfa and the Marfa Public Library are proud to present the second installment of Book and a Movie, a program highlighting novels that have been adapted for film. The book and film selected for November is The Godfather, written by Mario Puzo in 1969 and adapted for film by Francis Ford Coppola in 1972.

Free

THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE WITH NOVELLER

Marfa, Texas

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, on December 30 at the Crowley Theater. Doors at 7 pm; show begins at 7:30 pm.

Free

The Sebastian Ensemble

Marfa, Texas

Ballroom Marfa is proud to present The Sebastian Ensemble, a baroque chamber music trio, playing an afternoon concert at Ballroom Marfa on January 5, 2013. Concert at 4 pm. Free and open to the public.

Free

Gary P. Nunn with Primo Carrasco & Friends

Marfa, Texas

Gary P. Nunn's repertoire is defined by songs inspired by his deep affection for the Lone Star State. Fitting then that the storied songwriter will soon serenade the residents of one of the Trans-Pecos' most romantic towns, joining us here in Marfa for a Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 15, 2013. Primo Carrasco & Friends open.

New Growth—Rashid Johnson

Marfa, Texas

Ballroom Marfa is proud to announce the opening of New Growth, a solo exhibition of new work by Rashid Johnson, on March 8, 2013.

Free

Recording Residency — Eleanor Friedberger

Marfa, Texas

Eleanor Friedberger's new 7-inch, "I'll Never Be Happy Again" b/w "Dallas," is out now in a limited edition of 500 on Ballroom Marfa. The A-side is also available as a download on iTunes.

Jeff Mangum

Marfa, Texas

Ballroom Marfa and Tiger Mountain proudly present Jeff Mangum, the singer and principal songwriter of the legendary band Neutral Milk Hotel, at the Crowley Theater on March 31, 2013.

Lecture Series: Anthony Elms

Marfa, Texas

Ballroom Marfa is pleased to present a lecture by Anthony Elms at 8pm at the Marfa Book Company on April 4, 2013.

Free

Beach House

Marfa, Texas

Ballroom Marfa is proud to present Beach House on April 21, 2013 at the Crowley Theater in Marfa, Texas.

$10

The Reading — Devils at Play

Marfa, Texas

For the third year, we are pleased to present The Reading, a professionally staged screenplay presentation of a winning script from the 2012 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.

Free