Terlingua Moon
Vol. 27, No. 8    Feb. 23, 2016     By MaeWestern

"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." -- Desmond Tutu

Heads Up For Today
Tuesday, the 23rd, Big Bend Resort and Adventures restaurant and store will be open from 7 to 11 am only. A new register system is being installed and the store and restaurant will be closed for the installation. No gas will be available after 11 am on Tuesday. Things will be back to normal Wednesday morning.

REEFER MADNESS THIS WEEKEND
The new show by Last Minute Low Budget Productions, REEFER MADNESS written by Joe Landry Playscripts, Inc, is a spoof on the classic cult movie of the same name.
The Gala Opening is this Friday, February 26th, at the Cinnabar Theater. Doors open at 7 for free Champagne Punch and, of course, munchies.  Show at 8.  Come early for the best seating.  Join the Madness and wear a 1950’s costume - prizes for the best male and female costumes!
Five additional shows will be offered: Sat., Feb. 27 at 8, Sun. Matinee, Feb. 28 at 2, Fri. & Sat. March 4 & 5, at 8, Sun. Matinee March 6 at 2.  A $10 ticket for all shows.

Randoff’s Big Bend BBQ
Randoff’s Will be Closed This Saturday February 20th But Hold On To Your Tastebuds ! We will have New Menu Items Starting February 27th! “Meat Ya’ll Next Week!

Now open DB's Rustic Iron BBQ ( roadside take away) 23270 FM 170, next to Easter Egg Valley Motel
On Thursdays only around 5ish will be mesquite smoked whole chicken only until sold out @ $8.00 ea.      
Fri and Sat lunch 11am-2pm
Brisket, Ribs or Sausage plates
Includes bread, beans,tater salad, pickle/jalapeño/onion/2oz bbq sauce
1 meat $11.00, 2 meat $12.00, 3 meat $13.00
Chopped brisket sandwich $8.00 with chips
Meat by the pound upon request. (if available)

Terlingua Tool Rentals
Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621. Everything for your construction needs. Rent local and save that long round trip.

Burn Ban
Current Burn Ban detailed at this link:
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Burn-Ban-effective-February-9-2016.pdf

Texas Independence Day
Please join us for the celebration of Texas Independence Day on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. We will have a parade starting at the porch parking lot, going down to High Sierra and ending at the porch parking lot.  Line up is at 4:00 and parade will proceed at 4:30.  We look forward to seeing you there. --Rush & Penni Warren

Terlingua Photo Project
I’ve been looking for some way to connect with somebody in Terlingua about a possible photo project. I’m a freelance photographer in Dallas with 30+ years experience.  I come down to Big Bend at least twice a year to photograph the environment of the area and have been doing so since 2003. My Big Bend work is part of the permanent collection of Texas photography at the Grace Museum in Abilene (Bill Wright of Alpine established the collection) and I have representation of my Big Bend photography in San Antonio at the Robert Hughes Gallery (the work can be viewed on my website at www.terrycockerhamphotography.com.)
The photo project I’m interested in doing is something along the lines of what Richard Avedon did in his book “In the American West”. I would set up a simple backdrop outside (weather permitting) and photograph those individuals willing to participate. Each participant would have to sign a release and in return for their cooperation they would receive a fine art portrait  (a 10” X 15” image centered on a 13” X 19” sheet of archival paper) once the project is processed.
Is this something in which the residents of Terlingua might be interested in experiencing?
Thank you in advance for any suggestions or advice.
Terry Cockerham
Email: tvcockerham@yahoo.com web: www.lightandbytesphoto.com; www.terrycockerhamphotography.com

Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest
The 6th annual Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest hosted over 500 riders and led dozens of guided rides, all to benefit the Big Bend Trails Alliance. 71 riders tackled the 53-mile IMBA epic in one day, the oldest rider being 83 years old. Many thanks to Desert Sports, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Big Bend National Park and Lajitas Resort for their coordinated efforts to make this event a giant success! Much gratitude to the fabulous volunteers and to the local sponsoring eateries: Starlight Theater, Big Bend Motor Inn, Chili Pepper,  Espresso Y Poco Mas, High Sierra Bar & Grill, and The Boathouse!

Terlingua Bottoms Group
The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

2016 Fireman’s Ball
Planning for this year’s Fireman’s Ball is already underway.  Any Business interested in becoming a sponsor and getting a reserved seating/table, please call 432-371-3156 for details.  Ask for Allen or Linda.  Deadline is March 4th to get your company logo on the poster.  This is a tax deductible donation.  More information on the 6th annual Fireman’s Ball will be forth coming.

This Week at the Starlight
Tue   2/23  -  Uh Clem
Wed  2/24  -  J. Michael Combs
Thu   2/25  -  Chet O’Keefe @ 7:30
Fri     2/26  -  Jeff Haislip                                                              
Sat    2/27  -  Eric Sommer
Mon  2/29  -  Trevor Reichman

Library Presentation
Thanks to all who participated and attended the School Library presentation last week. Thanks to Tim McKenna and Kevin Elmore for sharing with us:  ‘Local Desert Land Restoration’. And a big thanks to Glenda Luttrell, Martha Stafford, and all the others who helped make this well-attended event happen. Marguerrite Chanslor shared contact information for the Wild Seed Farm of Junction, Texas which provides Native American Seed and catalogues. You can call them and request your catalogue (800-728-3943, or she will have have some on hand you give you.

Benji’s Memorial
A local who many of us have known for decades recently passed away at his home. Benji Bell was a unique and talented man. His life was simple and he was happiest creating his art and living life on his own terms above Terlingua Creek. Friends of Benji’s, old and new, are welcome to join together for a memorial at The La Kiva (a place dear to him since the early ‘80s) - next Sat., Feb., 27th, between 2 & 4 p.m. Please bring a pot-luck, or finger-food item, and disposable plates and forks if you have them.  Drinks will be available.  Make music, if you like.  Most importantly, please bring your Benji stories, photos, and memories.  He wants us to be happy that he is at peace.  (Questions? You may contact Diego at the Starlight, or Carolyn Burr.)

Rain Catchment
The tank order has room for at least 3 more tanks. FYI: 1,000 sq. ft. of roof and a 1 “ rain will average 600 gallons of water catchment.  371-2506 or (512) 924-2506 or elcentro432@gmail.com.

First Saturday Art Market
March 5th is the next First Saturday Art Market for The Earth and Fire Art Gallery. This one promises to be more special than ever!   In addition to the Art Market, The Gallery will also be holding an Artist’s Reception and Campfire. Kicking off at 9 am with local and area artists displaying their treasures and art outside The Gallery, the day should be fun for all. The Artist Reception for Guest Artists; Sam-U-El, Cathy Gillis, and Michelle Billings, will be that same evening from 7 to 9. We are lighting a campfire and having local musicians that evening as well.  All local artists are invited to come out and show us what they have been doing all winter!

This Week at the Boathouse
The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant opens every day at 5pm and serves dinner from 5 until 9:30.
Music this week:
Wednesday Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood. Musicians’ Tips going to the Terlingua School Library. 7 - ???
Friday - Trevor Reichman 7-10.
Saturday - Butch Hancock 8-11
Come on out and rock the Boat!

Espresso ... Y Poco Mas
Espresso…Y Poco Mas located in the heart of the Ghostown @ La Posada Milagro is open daily!!
Sunday-Wednesday 7:30am-2pm
Thursday-Saturday    7:30am-3pm
We serve fresh delicious coffee, breakfast  and lunch. We have homemade flour tortillas for our burritos and homemade salsa and they are yummy!!
For the month of March ONLY  we are going to be open @7am every day and remember we will have ready to go burritos in our food warmer!!!
All of our local customers: we can serve you coffee from the back if you are in a hurry!!
For to go orders and reservations for hotel you can call 371/3044 or 310/991/1058.

Becoming Mechanic Shop
Becoming Mechanic Shop: for all of your diesel and automotive repairs. 371-2694.

FREE!
Free to any local business that can use them:
     2 Verifone 250 receipt printers
     3” x 90’ carbonless 2-ply receipt tape (white/yellow) - 2+ cases
     2.25” x 90’ carbonless 2-ply receipt tape (white/yellow) - 15+ rolls
     2.25” thermal receipt tape (2.75” diameter) - 20+ rolls
Call Scott @ 477-2236

Terlingua Community Garden
Compost Team still wanted
We always welcome volunteers every Monday and Thursday 9-12ish. Please stop by and get your fingers dirty!
I will be gone for next two weeks starting next Monday, but there will be volunteers coming to water on usual days: Mondays and Thursdays. Please feel free to stop by and see if they need help with watering. Thanks, Cassandra

La Kiva
Well the big week finally arrived.  The air extractor hoods are going to be installed in La Kiva’s kitchen starting on Wednesday the 24th of February. It should not be long before we can actually open the kitchen and start serving food.
On the music scene we have open mic on Wednesday, Jack Alice and Arjay on Friday,  Saturday is a rare treat with Dacey Sultanov giving a cello recital in the cave room.  Darcey will be accompanied by Aileen Hummel on the piano.  This is a very special event and we are asking for a $10 donation per person to offset some of the costs incurred.  Dacey studied in Riga, Latvia followed by the Central Music School in Moscow and the Moscow Conservatory of Music in Russia.  We are very pleased and honored that Dacey has agreed to perform at La Kiva.  The recital starts at 7:30 PM and runs until it ends.
On Saturday at 3:00 PM we are having a celebration of the life of Benji to be held at La Kiva.  There will be a pot luck and the bar will open at 3:00.  Bring a dish to share.  Depending on the state of our kitchen, La Kiva will provide some snack food.

St. Paddy’s Day Parade
On Thursday March 17, there will be a Saint Paddy’s Day parade.  We will start decorating at Don’s BBQ next to the Easter Egg Valley Motel at 3:15 pm, then the parade will leave at 3:45 pm and end at La Kiva.  Everyone is welcome to be in the parade or come out and enjoy it!  Any questions, you can call Jimmy Holbrook at 915-903-3864 or go talk to John at La Kiva.Now open DB's Rustic Iron BBQ ( roadside take away) 23270 FM 170, next to Easter Egg Valley Motel

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