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Big Bend: August - September August August 1—DEL RIO: First Friday Art Walk Local art galleries display artwork of local and out-of-town artists. 830/774-3456 Big Bend Country August 1, 8—ODESSA: Hot Summer Nights with Cool Music Features various types of music. Begins at 8 p.m. Noel Plaza, 5th and Lincoln Street. Rain location is Ector Theatre. 432/335-4682 or 432/337-1492 Big Bend Country August 1-10—MIDLAND: Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts Free concert every Sunday. Museum of the Southwest. (Began Jun. 22.) www.museumsw.org 432/683-2882 Big Bend Country August 2—DEL RIO: Main Street Market Includes local and out-of-town vendors. 525 S. Main. www.cityofdelrio.com 830/774-8558 Big Bend Country August 2—ODESSA: Odessa’s Brand New Opree Country-and-western and gospel are performed by local and area musicians. Begins at 7 p.m. The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. 432/332-1586 Big Bend Country August 2-3—PECOS: Rotary — Wild West Golf Tournament Pecos Valley Country Club. 432/448-0870 Big Bend Country August 3—PECOS: 23rd Annual Cantaloupe Fly-in Includes a Lion’s Club pancake breakfast. Pecos Air Center. 432/445-2309 Big Bend Country August 3, 10, 17—EL PASO: Music Under the Stars Amphitheater at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/541-4481 Big Bend Country August 7—FORT STOCKTON: Summer Off the Patio Offers an outdoor concert from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Annie Riggs Museum, 301 S. Main. 432/336-2167 Big Bend Country August 8-9—ALPINE: Big Bend Ranch Rodeo Includes rodeo both days, Saturday morning Ranch Horse Association America Show and chuck wagon cook-off. SALE Arena. 432/837-5832 Big Bend Country August 8-9—MIDLAND: Rock the Desert Christian concert performers include Newsboys, Switchfoot, Group 1 Crew and Brock Gill. Includes games, sports, exhibits and ministry. Midland International Airport. www.rockthedesert.com 432/697-4548 Big Bend Country August 8-10—ALPINE: Pecos Bill & the Ghost Stampede Begins at 8:15 p.m. Theatre of the Big Bend. 432/837-8218 or 888/722-SRSU Big Bend Country August 8-10—ODESSA: Oil Baron Summer Classic This is an open breed jackpot-type show for heifers, steers, lambs and goats. Ector County Coliseum Arena, 42nd Street and Andrews Highway. 432/366-3951 Big Bend Country August 9-Oct. 5—MIDLAND: Las Artes de Mexico Offers a diverse exhibition of artistic works from Mexico ranging from Pre-Columbian to Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco and more. Features pottery, paintings, folk art and prints from the Gilcrease Museum. Museum of the Southwest. www.museumsw.org 432/683-2882 Big Bend Country August 15-16—ODESSA: Elvis at the Ector Theatre Features an Elvis impersonator with the City Brass & Electric Orchestra. Begins at 8 p.m. 500 N. Texas. 432/580-0898 Big Bend Country August 15-16, 22-23—DEL RIO: The Upstagers Theatre Group presents The Wizard of Oz Paul Poag Theatre. www.upstagers.org 830/775-7705 Big Bend Country August 16—DEL RIO: Free Guided Bird Walk Offers a birding caravan to areas with an NPS guide. Amistad National Recreation Area. 830/775-7491 Big Bend Country August 16—PRESIDIO: Solitario Tour Travel in a 4x4 vehicle and hike through the eroded passes. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations required. Big Bend Ranch State Park. 432/229-3416 Big Bend Country August 21-23, 28-30—EL PASO: Shakespeare in the Park Outrageous Fortune Theatre Company presents a fast-paced, zany romp through 37 Shakespeare plays. Chamizal National Memorial Amphitheater and Theatre. www.outfortheatre.org 915/760-8630 Big Bend Country August 28-Sep. 14—ODESSA: The Southwest Shakespeare Festival Globe Theatre. 432/580-3177 Big Bend Country August 28-October 19—MIDLAND: American Plains Artists 24th Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale. Original artwork depicting the American Great Plains by APA members from across the nation. Museum of the Southwest, Opening Reception, Aug. 28, 6-7:30 PM, thereafter Tues.-Sat.10 AM-5 PM, Sun. 2-5 PM. www.americanplainsartists.com or jeanh@museumsw.org (432) 683-2882 Big Bend Country August 29-30—ODESSA: Elvis Tribute Show Features Elvis impersonator Vince King with the City Brass & Electric Orchestra and chorus. Ector Theatre. 432/580-0898 Big Bend Country August 29-31—MARFA: Marfa Lights Festival Food and craft booths are set up on the courthouse square. Includes activities for kids of all ages, plus music and street dances. On the historic courthouse square. www.marfacc.com 432/729-4942 or 800/650-9696 Big Bend Country September September 1—ALPINE: 2008 Big Bend Balloon Bash Sierra La Rana, Texas 118. www.bigbendballoonbash.com 432/837-7486 Big Bend Country September 1-7—EL PASO: Tut’s Treasure Discover the riches and artifacts of the most famous and well-known pharaoh. Lynx Exhibit, 300 W. San Antonio. 915/533-4330 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 1-21—ODESSA: The Southwest Shakespeare Festival Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. 432/580-3177 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 1-30—FORT DAVIS: Fifth Annual Fort Davis Fall Juried Art Show Old Fort Country. E-mail: ann_pratt1255@hotmail.com 432/426-2282 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 1-Oct. 5—MIDLAND: Las Artes de Mexico Offers a diverse exhibition of artistic works from Mexico ranging from Pre-Columbian to Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco and more. Museum of the Southwest. www.museumsw.org 432/683-2882 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 1-Oct. 19—MIDLAND: American Plains Artists 24th Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale Juried original artwork, created by APA members, depicts the people, wildlife, landscape and the life of the American Great Plains. Museum of the Southwest. www.americanplainsartists.com 432/683-2882 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 1-Nov. 2—ODESSA: David Aylsworth, Janet Chaffee Petersen and Boydell’s Shakespeare Prints Ellen Noel Art Museum. 432/550-9696 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 5-6—PECOS: Texas Ranger Event West of the Pecos Museum. www.westofthepecosmuseum.com 432/445-5076 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 5-7—MIDLAND: SeptemberFest This is a juried arts & crafts festival of original art with festival food, teenagers area, Kinderfest and live entertainment. Preview party is Friday night. Museum of the Southwest. www.museumsw.org 432/683-2882 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 5-13—ODESSA: Permian Basin Fair & Exposition Includes music, activities, rodeo events, displays, carnival rides, talent show, tractor pull, demolition derby, commercial booths and more. Ector County Coliseum. www.permianbasinfair.com 432/550-3232 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 6, 20—EL PASO: Chopin Music Festival Presents Howard Na on Sept. 6 and Misha Diezciewicz on Sept. 20. Chamizal National Memorial Theatre. www.elpaso-chopin.com 915/584-1595 or 915/533-0348 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 12—PECOS: Diez y Seis de Septiembre Parade Begins at 10 a.m. Pecos Streets. 432/445-2309 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 12-14—EL PASO: Viva Mexico! Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Malena Cano, mariachis, dancers, singers, choral group and actors. Theatre at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/772-3905 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 12-14—FORT DAVIS: Nature Conservancy Open Weekend Includes car camping, hiking, backpacking, birding and bring-your-own-horse riding. Davis Mountain Preserve. 432/426-2390 ext. 1 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 12-14—PECOS: Diez y Seis de Septiembre Festival Includes vendors, live music and much more. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and noon to midnight Saturday and Sunday. 620 E. 4th St. 432/445-2309 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 13—MONAHANS: Desert Reflections Car Show Includes displays of old cars being judged in many categories. Hill Park. www.monahans.org 432/943-2187 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 13—ODESSA: Diez y Seis de Septiembre Parade Begins at 10 a.m. Travels west on Clements, left onto Crane and ends at McKinney Park. 432/332-3297 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 15—EL PASO: Mexican Independence Day Includes music, ballet folkloricos and fireworks. Begins at 6 p.m. Chamizal National Memorial Amphitheatre. 915/533-6311 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 19—MIDLAND: CAF Airsho 2008 Night Show & Concert Aaron Tippin performs. CAF Headquarters, Midland International Airport. 432/563-1000 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 19-20—MARATHON: West Fest & Cabrito Cook-Off Enjoy goat roasting, fun, food and games. Includes canoe races, washer pitching and a Friday night dance with Los Pinches Gringos del Norte. www.visitbigbend.com/events_marathon.html BIG BEND COUNTRY September 19-21, 26-28—ODESSA: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Permian Playhouse. 432/550-5456 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 20—EL PASO: Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta Learn about animals and plants of the Northern Chihuahuan Desert. Educators offer tours and demonstrations. Franklin Mountains State Park. www.elpasozoo.org/cdec 915/566-6441 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 20—ODESSA: Masterworks I, Dancing with the Orchestral Stars Begins at 7 p.m. Mid-Cities Community Church, 8700 W. Hwy. 191. 432/563-0921 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 20-21—FORT DAVIS: Cyclefest Tour www.peytonsbikes.com BIG BEND COUNTRY September 20-21—MIDLAND: CAF AIRSHO 2008 Includes more than 100 airplanes on display, a re-enactment of famous WWII aviation battles, modern military aircraft and stunt flying. CAF Headquarters, Midland International Airport. www.airsho.org 432/563-1000 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 21—EL PASO: Birding Tours Reservations required. Hueco Tanks State Historic Site. 915/849-6684 or 915/857-1135 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 21—EL PASO: Gala de Vientre Presents an informative evening of the art of belly dancing. Begins at 6:30 p.m. Theatre at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/564-9144 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 26-28—EL PASO: Champion Studio Summer Fiesta Presents a summer ballet folklorico. Theatre at Chamizal National Memorial. 915/593-2729 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 26-28—FORT STOCKTON: Grapevine Production Cook-Off Includes a bean cook-off, National Championship of Texas Brisket Cook-Off, Texas cuisine competitions and entertainment. Fiesta Ball Room. 432/940-7869 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 26-28—VAN HORN: Butterfield Weekend The Pack West Texas Motorcycle Rally includes vendors, music, games and a sightseeing run to historic Butterfield sites. Van Horn Community Center. E-mail: rewjr94862002@yahoo.com 432/284-0616 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 27—ODESSA: Art a la Carte Offers a fun day of art for the whole family. Ellen Noel Art Museum. 432/550-9696 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 27—ODESSA: Hearing Loss Association of America Walkathon Begins at 9 a.m. Memorial Park. 432/362-5556 or 432/528-7801 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 27-28—FORT DAVIS: Mountain Man Rendezvous 432/426-3818 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 27-28—ODESSA: Eighth Annual Permian Basin Intertribal Powwow Features tribal songs and dance, American Indian arts & crafts, and activities for children and adults. Odessa College Sports Center. 432/889-2693 or 432/290-3678 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 27-28—VAN HORN: 150th Anniversary of the Butterfield Overland Mail Includes stagecoach rides, chuck wagon barbecue, interpretive hikes along Butterfield route, period music, mule shoeing demonstration and more. Guadalupe Mountains National Park. www.nps.gov/gumo 915/828-3251 BIG BEND COUNTRY September 28—ODESSA: Huey Lewis & the News Begins at 8 p.m. Ector County Coliseum. 432/334-7185 BIG BEND COUNTRY back to top

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