Chef Elizabeth Johnson

October 14, 2024

Ballroom Supper Club

Chef Elizabeth Johnson of Pharm Table

November 1-2, 2024

Ballroom Marfa is pleased to present the third iteration of the Ballroom Supper Club, showcasing a distinguished culinary experience with Chef Elizabeth Johnson, founder of Pharm Table and a leader in wellness‑centered cuisine. This special culinary event will take place at The Capri Marfa on November 1st and 2nd, with dinner beginning at 7 PM.

Known for her expertise in wellness-driven cuisine, Chef Johnson will present a menu inspired by locally‑sourced, anti‑inflammatory ingredients. Guests will enjoy a family style experience of fine dining that promotes both well‑being and culinary artistry, set within the unique ambiance of the high desert.

The Supper Club continues Ballroom’s mission to merge the culinary arts with a dynamic cultural landscape. Since its inception, the series has been a point of convergence for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts, offering a space where art, music, and taste blend into a unique communal experience.

Dinner Menu

Supper Club

Ballroom Supper Club: Chef Michael Diaz de Leon

May 31 – Jun 2, Jun 6 – 9

Film

CLAY: Film Screening

September 27, 2024

Events

Breakfast Breads

September 28, 2024

Supper Club

Ayurvedic Workshop

October 31, 2024

Ballroom Supper Club: Chef Michael Diaz de Leon

May 16, 2024

Ballroom Supper Club

Chef Michael Diaz de Leon

May 31st–June 2nd & June 7th–9th

Ballroom Marfa announces a kitchen takeover at the Capri by Chef Michael Diaz de Leon for two weekends, starting May 31, 2024. Chef Michael Diaz De Leon is a first-generation Mexican-American born on the border of México and the United States in the culturally rich city of El Paso, Texas. He has spent most of his life in the duality that exists in being raised in a border town and has always had an affinity for connection and community through food. Formerly of Bruto in downtown Denver, a 3-year devotion to an omakase tasting menu locally and regionally sourced with little to no waste, Michael is now embarking on a journey of exploration and collaboration. And so are we.

Chef Michael’s kitchen takeover is open to all. No reservations required!

Hours & Dates:

WEEK 1

Friday, May 31

A la Carte Walk-In: 6pm to 11pm

Capri Bar: 6pm to midnight

Saturday, June 1

A la Carte Walk-In: 6pm to 11pm

Capri Bar: 6pm to 1am

Sunday, June 2

A la Carte Walk-In: 6pm to 11pm

Capri Bar: 6pm to midnight

WEEK 2

Thursday, June 6

A la Carte Walk-in: 6pm to 11pm

Capri Bar: 6pm to midnight

Friday, June 7

A la Carte Walk-In: 6pm to 11pm

Capri Bar: 6pm to midnight

Saturday, June 8

A la Carte Walk-In Open Fire Party: 5pm to 11pm

Capri Bar: 6pm to 1am

Concert with Sultanes del Yonke: Doors: 7:30pm, Show: 9pm

Sunday, June 9

CRUDA Party a la Carte Walk-In: 12pm to sell out

Capri Bar: 12pm to sell out

EventsMusic

20 years of Ballroom Marfa

2023 – 2024

Supper Club

Chef Elizabeth Johnson

November 1-2, 2024

Ballroom Marfa Community Cocktail Hour

April 14, 2016

WT1A4312 Photo by Alex Marks

Ballroom Marfa invites the community to join us at The Capri in Marfa on Thursday, April 21 from 6-7pm for drinks and conversation. The Capri will be unveiling a specially-prepared cocktail for the occasion, and they’ve generously offered to get the first round of drinks for current, renewing and first-time Ballroom members. This gathering is free and open to the public, and we would love to take this opportunity to welcome you in person as a member of Ballroom Marfa. Ballroom Marfa needs you. Your support allows us to continue to bring invigorating visual art, performance, music, and film to our remote high-desert community. Contributions from Ballroom members allow us to host banner weekends like After Effect and Marfa Myths, as well as intimate programs such as last year’s Desert Surf Films series and this weekend’s free Bitchin Bajas show. Members also enable Ballroom commissions, such as Pancho Villa From a Safe Distance, the next installment in Graham Reynolds’ Marfa Triptych. Your enthusiastic participation at our events is a huge part of this support, but your financial contributions are also crucial to our efforts. Sign up for a Ballroom Marfa membership anytime online, or call us at 432.729.3600.

A Trip Down Capri Sign Memory Lane

December 16, 2013

Old Capri and Thunderbird

While rooting around in the archives, found this flyer from the Thunderbird Lounge, featuring photos of the old Thunderbird and Capri motels here in Marfa, Texas. Flyer circa 2004? 2005? Original photos circa the ’60s? ’70s? The motor inns have long since transformed into the Thunderbird Hotel and the Capri Lounge, used for weddings (our own Melissa McDonnell Luján had her reception there) and our concerts (Yo La Tengo, Sonic Youth, Tinariwen, At the Drive-In, among others).

Old times