The Terlingua Moon
13 September 2016 --Vol. 27, #49

By Ghost Writers on the Sly

LA KIVA
Tuesday –Karaoke starts at 8, plenty of time to drink your singing pants on.
Wednesday- we feature the musical stylings of Chet O’Keefe
Thursday- We’re psyched to have Ravenna Sun back at the cave bar!  Catch the acoustic show at 7pm- fish and chips food special
Friday- Sarah Burton is playing- fish and chips food special
Saturday- things are getting festive around here with an UGLY SWEATER PARTY. Prizes for the best ones! Music by Ravenna Sun (full band, live and electric! starts at 8)   Viva la kiva! See you in the cave bar!

Terlingua Ranch BAD RABBIT CAFE Friday and Saturday night, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
The Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony:  Cooter, Charlie, and Judy play your favorite old country songs.

STARLIGHT THEATER this week
Monday, December 12 - Bruce Salmon
Tuesday, 13th: Uh Clem and the Terlingua Community Choir holiday carols
Wednesday, 14th: The Whitmore's
Thursday, 15th: Moses
Friday, 16th: Ravenna Sun
Saturday, 17th: Mystery Loves Company
Sunday, 18th (Brunch): Tim & Taylor Brunch
Monday, 19th: Trevor Reichman
The holiday season is upon us . . . Winter Solstice is December 21, Hanukkah begins December 24, Christmas is December 25. We take reservations for 10 or more so give us a call. 432-371-3400. And, yes, we are open Christmas Day! In fact, we are open 365. Dinner 5-10 p.m. and our fabulous bar from 5 - Midnight (Sunday thru Friday) and 1 a.m. on Saturday. Don't forget Sunday Brunch - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Last but not least, Slim Fest tWo is only two months away! Grammy-nominated Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum; Wood & Wire; Greezy Wheels; Country Fool's Gold and Katie Shore are just a few of the great musicians in the lineup. Tickets are $75 for the weekend or $40 per night (in advance). The Starlight will be exclusive to Slim Fest and we are capping sales so go to
www.faroutbooking.com now to get your tickets!

WingSandWaveS - the annual art show and festival honoring Mark eYebAll Dean Kneeskern was a tremendous success and 'great fun' would be an understatement. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate, purchase art, perform, donate art . . . all funds raised from the donated pieces as well as Mark's art will go to support more art programs for the youth in the area.  And a huge thank you to Crystal Allbright, Kt Misener and so many more for making it such an amazing event. Viva eYebAll!

THE TERLINGUA BOTTOMS group of AA meets Thursday evening at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church.  AA meetings are for people who have or think they might have a problem with drinking.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS:
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center for "Christmas on the Border" Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30pm.  There will be singing, School band, Folklorico Dancers, Refreshments and did we mention Santa?

Community Christmas Program on Thursday December 15th at the Party Barn starting at 6pm. Sophomore Class will be selling homemade pork tamales, arroz con leche, sodas, bottled water, hot chocolate, and asst. desserts. Everything is $1. Folklorico dancers, school band, and community choir will be performing. La Nueva Generacion Folklorico dancers will hold their 2nd Annual Posada event on Monday, December 19th at the Party Barn starting at 6pm. Delicious food will be provided, donations appreciated.

The San Vicente 8th Graders are having a "Tastes of Texas BBQ Dinner" on Thursday, December 15th at 6PM at the Panther Junction Community Room. The dinner features all of our favorite recipes from all of our favorite restaurants in Texas. Christmas gifts will be available for purchase, if you need any last-minute items on your list! Proceeds go to the 8th Grade Class trip to New York. Join us!

At the FARMERS MARKET this Saturday, Ashley has brewed up some egg nog with Chet O'Keefe on the mic. Kelon will help you collect fresh parsley, rosemary, cilantro, onions, radishes and greens for your holiday meal.  COMING SOON: Taste our Local Flavor: locally sourced dinner. Were you able to put back extra jars of tomatoes or peppers this year? Did you manage to get the carrots in early? Whatever you can contribute, big or small, will add to our local flavor!
 E-Mail: terlinguacommunitygarden@gmail.com for all the details.

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY is celebrating their 5th Year Anniversary all day Saturday, December 17th.
Food and Liquid refreshments, Storewide discounts, and ART of all types featured in an Artist's Fair.  20+ Vendors, unlimited fun, Campfire and Comradery!!! For information, call 371-2637 or 371-3156

ALSO, Sam Richardson, aka SAM-U-L, will be guest artist at Earth and Fire Gallery in the Ghost Town from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. His show is called “Terlingua Rising” this year and features new works in the genre he calls Southwestern Pop. Opening reception at the gallery 4 p.m., Dec. 26. Among the works are “Nuestro Señora de los Perpetual Burros,” and “San Coyota, Patroness of Bag Ladies.”

LA POSADA MILAGRO - ESPRESSO Y POCO MAS
Located in the Terlingua Ghost Town, the coffee shop serves the best coffee around and made to order breakfasts and lunches. We are open 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Stop in to see what specials we have.  They change all the time!  Warm up around the outdoor wood stove. We are happy to pack picnics to go. Open 7 days a week, free Wi-Fi, and great views of the Chisos Mountains.  Newspapers available and friendly service, too!  The rough luxe guesthouse has rooms and is available for wedding parties. We also want to wish all our friends and patrons a very Merry Christmas!!!

WANT TO USE US?
Community Theater - The Board of Directors (Last Minute Low Budget Productions)would be pleased to see our beloved, little theater space used by the community, musicians, actors, writers with an itch to read, dancers, etc. The space seats approximately 60 and can be made available for little to no cost. .  The Board will use some discretion on productions in our theater, but pleased note the word "some".  If you've seen our productions you'll know we're pretty open.  But we do aim to keep things in the realm of tasteful.
Interested?  Want details?  Call Sarah Bourbon at 432-371-2202.

TERLINGUA RECYCLES
It's that time again!!! Could use a few volunteers this Thursday (15th) as we transport the Terlingua Recycling Bins into the Recycling Center in Big Bend National Park. We meet at the Recycling station behind Terlingua EMS at 8 and take off shortly thereafter. Once at the Park's recycling center we help sort our recyclables as well as the Park's and we're back to Terlingua around 1. Drive in your own vehicle or hop in with one of us. Happy to have as many hands on deck as we can. More info? PM Terlingua Recycles Facebook page or call 830-739-6986.

DRAFTEX, LLC – Design/ Drafting for South Brewster County.  Come visit me at my office @ #1 Cinco Circle off South County Road next to Taylor Tool Rental.  Jeff Gavin: 830-739-6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com.

DESERT EXPRESSION  229-70 FM 170
Terlingua, TX 79852  Beauty Salon is now open every week!! Tuesday thru Saturday, 10-5. Open late by appointment. Call or come by for haircuts, color, nails and more!!! Walk-ins welcome!
325-456-5983. Located next to the Terlingua Store.

TERLINGUA STORE is staying busy! Thank you for your continued support!! We are open from 8am-8pm and on Sunday from 12-6. Come in and see our growing selection of beer and grocery. Thanks again for all your support!!!

CHILI: Chili is a sweet, calm and friendly Rottweiler mix puppy (maybe part Bernese Mountain Dog... he looks just like one) who just loves being petted and human affection. He's also very friendly with other dogs, happily meeting each one in play group before a quick round of chase. He's submissive and he loves to make friends of all kinds! He is ready to go home with an adoring family. Chili is 65 pounds and is about 8 months old. $100 adoption fee includes neuter plus microchip and current vaccinations. For more information about Chili, or any dog at the Alpine Animal Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com