Blackwell School Reunion A Success

The alumni of the Blackwell School have grand plans for the beautiful old adobe schoolhouse located at the corner of Abbot and Waco Streets. The school was closed with the end of segregation in Marfa and has sat empty for many years, but that will all change if a dedicated group of Bronco alums have their way. The group whose website is www.blackwell07.org held a fund-raising reunion this weekend which was a great success and drew up to 400 people.

The plans include restoring the structure to be used as a museum and community center.

To make a contribution to this important project, send a check payable to: Blackwell Renovation Project, c/o Bonsuelo R Nunez, Accountant/ Treasurer, Box H, Marfa, TX 79843, ph: 432.729.4412

You can see our previous post here: Alumni Envision Blackwell School as Community Center

Judd Foundation Sponsors Roundtable on Oral History

A roundtable discussion sponsored by The Judd Foundation was held at the Museum of Modern Art. The focus of the forum was the use of oral histories in understanding an artist's life an work. full article

"Donald Judd's daughter and the president of the Judd Foundation, Rainer Judd, said that what she found most compelling about the clips the other panelists showed was their revelation of "the human quality" in their often famous subjects. The Judd Foundation... recently began its own oral-history project, conducting interviews with people about Judd's move to Marfa, Texas, from New York in the 1970s and his reception there."

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Judd chair USA, 1979 pine, only $26,667.00
Look to the sky for the mysteries of Marfa
1970 Gliding Championships Patch, Marfa

The Big Bend Gourmet
The tables have turned in far West Texas, where you'll find adventurous dining to match the region's rugged beauty. [Fort Worth Star Telegram]

When 'pigs can fly,' good cuisine is bound to be nearby
Review of Blue Javelina

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Will Accessibility Tame Big Bend Park's Character?

Dan Flavin's Light Works Illuminate at LACMA

A Bunch of Great Guest-blogging by Tom Michael (at mistersugar)

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