Terlingua MOON
December 19, 2018
Vol.  29   No. 51

by Million sMiles

Come on down to Lajitas to "Christina's World" for your Christmas shopping. Great gifts for your family and friends. We are giving a 20% discount to all locals until December 24th. We will closed on December 25.

Terlingua Burlesque would like to thank everyone who came out to the shows and gave us their support this weekend. We hope to keep putting on better and better performances for the community. And thank you to all the behind the scenes people who helped out so much and made it all possible, especially LMLB productions for lending us their venue! So many thanks to you all!

Bad Rabbit Cafe
Saturday,  6:30 to 9 pm  Special Treat--Jane Brown on fiddle!  Charlie and Judy and Jane sing your favorite old country songs (okay, some Christmas songs, too)
      Come dance, sing along, have some fun!
Christmas Eve 630-9pm “Terlingua Tanz” (“tanz” means dance) will be playing as a special treat for Christmas Eve at the Bad Rabbit Cafe.  Passionate tangos from Argentina and Finland (yes, Finns love the tango!), will mix with waltzes from South America, Scandinavia, Italy, Mexico, and joyful Klezmer music from Eastern Europe.  Sprinkled through this luscious music, they’ll be playing some of your favorite Christmas tunes. 
Jane Brown on violin, Judy Eron on oboe, and Charlie Watkins on accordion look forward to giving you something musically unique to remember from Christmas Eve on Terlingua Ranch.  Come listen while you eat, perhaps dance, or just enjoy this music for Christmas Eve
 12/31/18-cafe hours are 7am-9pm.
Join us New Years eve at the Bad Rabbit for a special dinner from 5-9:00pm. We will be serving hand cut rib eye, shrimp w/ jalapeno cheddar grits, and a quail salad.
1/1/2019-cafe hours are 7am-9pm.
Join us New Years day for your Good Luck Rabbit Meal Of cabbage and black-eyed peas with fried catfish 5-9pm.

Earth and Fire Gallery Party
Join us Friday, Dec 21st for our celebration of Guest Artists LaNetta Barnes and Jennifer Pena. Starting about 6 pm we will have libations, great food and a roaring fire. Your name is on the guest list.

Sam Richardson Art Show at Earth and Fire Gallery
Legendary Ladies of the Big Bend" is the title of Taos artist SAM•U•L's* annual week-long holiday art show at Earth and Fire Imports and Gallery in the Ghost Town. New works by the artist in acrylic, oil, and charcoal will include images of Hallie Stillwell, Jewel Babb, The Burro Lady, and Comanche Woman among others. Also featured with be a charcoal of Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard as Pancho and Lefty, and a charcoal of Uncle Joe and Aunt Roberta who Terlingua old-timers will remember served famous hamburgers and other "Phine Phood Phixed Phast" at their bar and restaurant. The show will open Christmas Day and will be on exhibit through New Year's Day. Opening reception will be Thursday, Dec. 27th at 4 p.m. at the gallery. Everyone invited.

* SAM•U•L (aka Sam Richardson) is a former river guide, tour manager, artist, newspaper editor and columnist who spent many years in the Big Bend before moving to Taos, New Mexico. He has published nine books, including his best seller "Twelve Lessons of the Desert." His newest book called "Custer's Last Laugh" is a book of cartoons with an underlying editorial theme that addresses the folly of war on one front, and on another how Hollywood totally misrepresented Native Americans in the movies and on TV for decades. Both as well as his other books will be on display during the show.

Canyon Brew @ FFOC – It’s that time of year….come & get your Peppermint Mocha Latte!  If you haven’t tried our homemade Muffins & Sausage Kolaches yet……it’s never too late!  We also offer Toasted Bagels, Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai. Winter hours have started – Now Opening at 7am.  Bring Your Own Mug & Save a Buck!
Every day our wonderful Barbecue, Pizzas, Steaks and Burgers and Thursday and Friday our very popular Fish 'n Chips.

La Kiva
Wednesday, Tim Relleva and Open Mic
Thursday, Chet O'Keefe and his wonderful guitar music
Fridays, Tim Relleva with Rock 'n Roll, followed by Clayton's Karaoke. Saturday

Crafty Gals is meeting this Tuesday, Dec. 18th at Big Bend Church. Bring your crafts, Christmas projects and come have a fun time from 6:30-8-30!! I’ll be wrapping treats for school kids if you wish to help! Come join the fun time!

This Week at The Starlight
Monday, 17th: Marc Utter
Tuesday: The Goats of Henry Clay
Wednesday: The Terlingua Choir at 6 pm, followed by Laird & Friends
Thursday: The Whitmores
Friday (Winter Solstice) & Saturday: Dana Louise & Noah Richmond
Sunday: Terlingua Tanz
(Starlight will close at 8 pm on 12/23 for our employee party,
Terlingua Tanz 6-8 still play and dinner at 5 but restaurant, bar, etc. closes to all but employees at 8)
Monday (Christmas Eve): Cameron Knowler & Eli Winter
Tuesday (Christmas Day): beautiful Ms. Sarah Burton!
Reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Make your plans now for the rest of the year and New Year's Day. Here you go: December 26: Greg Harkins; December 27th: Butch & Rory Hancock; December 28: Greg Harkins (early show) with Butch & Rory Hancock (late show); December 29: Bob Livingston; December 30: Christy Hays; NEW YEAR'S EVE! NO COVER!!! DOUG STRAHAN & The Good Neighbors (D.B. Rouse opening). Balloon drop & champagne toast at midnight! New Year's Day - don't forget the Black Eyed Pea-off in the parking lot off The Porch. Pea turn-in at 2.  At 2:30, a $5 donation will get you a bowl, cornbread and one of the best times you'll ever have in Terlingua! Then back at The Starlight - doors open at 5 and The Annual Townes Van Zandt Tribute hosted by Butch Hancock. Polish off your favorite Townes song and get ready to sign up!
Have a great holiday season and hope to see you soon!

The Big Bend Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that quarterly socials are starting in January 2019. The Chamber is calling for venue hosts, musicians, as well as food and beverage sponsors. The events will highlight topics that are relevant to responsible economic growth in Big Bend. A potential example of this would be a brief presentation followed by Q & A on how we can work together to preserve of our dark sky community. Big Bend Chamber of Commerce Socials will be fun networking opportunities to meet members, mingle with your community and to highlight different business, services, and musicians in town. Socials are free and open to the public. Donations welcome.
To secure a social at your venue, or to be a food or beverage sponsor email: chamberofcommercebigbend@gmail.com
JANUARY 3 @ 6:00pm
JW “Red” Patillo South Brewster County Community Center, Study Butte

The Cottonwood General Store would like to wish Happy Holidays to everyone. The store is full of Christmas goodies. Come on in ! We will be open from 7am to 9 pm on Monday Dec 24th and from 12 noon to 8 pm on Christmas Day Dec 25th.

Terlingua Poo  Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723

 Dig Terlingua
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire
Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
713.907.5259

The Big Bend Citizens' Alliance will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 10th at the Red Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte (behind the Post Office). Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Kids Klub, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Ghost Town Charities, and Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. Please follow "BBCA Terlingua" on Facebook. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions.

Merle Haggard is an adorable, goofy 6 month old Pitbull mix that loves to play. He loves to ride in the car and really enjoys playing with other dogs. Merle is a lover, not a fighter.  He is nearly housebroken - very few accidents. Merle's cutest trait is his head tilt and ability to snuggle. He is fully vaccinated and neutered. **Merle needs a 2 week temporary foster in Dec 31-Jan 14th **. If you can help and/or are interested in adoption, please contact mmwesttx@yahoo.com

Local Artists! If you'd like to show/sell your work this February at the Community Art Show, check out Terlingua Visual Arts Page on Facebook, or email Julie Braswell at juliebraswell@yahoo.com for more info, guidelines, and application. Act quickly, there is limited space!

Artists: Looking to work on your skills at portraiture? We are having sessions once to twice a week using a live (clothed) model. Ten dollar donation for two hours of various poses. Email for details, bonal15@yandex.ru

Dear Community Members,
Your local charity, the Big Bend Citizens Alliance, is seeking a dedicated person to fill the position of Treasurer in 2019. If you have accounting experience and are committed to helping us provide 501(c)3 status, you could help the following BBCA committees: Terlingua Recycles; Voices from Both Sides; Terlingua Visual Arts; Dark Skies Alliance; Community Garden, Learning Garden and Farmers Market; and the Canyon View Community Park. Contact Zoey or Kevin Sexton at 371-2172 or Arick Sandman at doctorgig@hotmail.com today.
Additionally, we invite and welcome anyone interested in volunteering to assist with any of these great programs. The next BBCA meeting will be on Thursday, January 10.

Espresso ... y poco mas!
Merry Christmas from all of us at the coffee shop! We know your schedule is hectic so come see us for the best coffee and cooked to order food in town.  We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it.    Our menu is varied for both breakfast and lunch.  Get your fresh squeezed orange juice, super sandwiches or eggs anyway you want them. 7:30 am until 2 pm. Enjoy our free wifi while taking in the views of the Chisos.  We're a great meeting place and our local patrons and guests can be a great source of information about the area.  Order a picnic to go!

Taqueria El Milagro
Ho Ho Ho!!!  We hope you'll stop in and join us during this busy time of year.  To go orders from the best taco stand in town! Open Thursday( 5pm- 9pm), Friday, Saturday ( 5-10PM ), and  on Sunday ( 5PM to 9PM).   Great menu and specials.  We keep adding things to the menu!

Celebrate La Posada with the Nuevo Generacion Folklorico Dancers. Dance performance and wonderful food this Thursday, the 20th starting around 5:30pm at the Party Barn. Donations appreciated.

Brewster County Officials will be sworn in on January 1st, in a ceremony at 10 am in the Commissioners Courtroom in Alpine.  A little elf told me that our newly sworn in Commissioner Sarah Allen Colando will be at the Black Eyed Peas cook off at the Porch in Terlingua by turn in time at 2 pm..

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.

FULL MOON POT LUCK
DEC 22 6:00 PM
TERRYMAR PAVILION
Come on out and join us ,,,,,Jeff Haislip and friends will be our Music Circle Hosts this month ......Bundle up bring a dish and a chair ,,,we will have heaters this month too :)
 In Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark.
This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the day with the least amount of daylight.

Desert Lotus Healing Arts wishes everyone a Happy Solstice and Merry Christmas! We welcome the return of the light with open arms. We have lovely gift certificates available for holiday giving and appointments available  for you and your loved ones to relax and unwind over the winter break.
Call or text (432)386-0305 for information, scheduling and gift certificates.

On Sunday December 23rd
There will be a reading of the traditional Christmas Story at our regular morning worship service at 11am followed by our second annual Christmas Carol Sing-along led by Ted Arbogast and members of the Terlingua Choir. Please join us to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ at the little ranch church on Church Road.

Friday, December 21 at 3 pm in Alpine, there is a special meeting of the Brewster County Commissioner's Court at the Courthouse to consider reinstating a burn ban.  
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Order-Restricting-Outdoor-Burning.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0nphsjVHZHdDfaUIwWx7ygbKCUczBV4lwO8T6tDdBHOgSQJuN3JVCD2nU

Welding classes.  Nehemiah's Outcry will be forging ahead with classes beginning Monday January 7th and 8th, at Big Bend Church.  We will have time slots at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on those days.   If these classes are something you would be interested in, or you know someone who is, please remember these dates.  These classes are free, but any proceeds that maybe donated go to help off set the expense of the consumables (electrodes, acetylene and oxygen and mixed gases if needed etc.).   Big Bend Church does not require any funds from Outcry but underwrites the electricity and the shop area for which we are grateful to them.  The following two weeks, the instructor will be involved in administering welder testing in central Texas and the Las Cruces NM area.  Then, as of this notice we will continue with classes on the 28th and 29th of January.  If there are questions, feel free to email, noutcry@yahoo.com or call Ray at 432-837-3737.  From Nehemiah's Outcry we wish everyone, a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.


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