The NY Times has a nice article about the art scene in that little place called Marfa. It also contains some info on just basic city activities, some of which I've posted. The piece on Donald Judd is worth some spare time however. Enjoy!http://travel.nytimes.com/2005/03/20/travel/tmagazine/20TMARFA.html
The article contains gems of info like:
"Until fairly recently, Marfa was known for only two things: the Marfa Mystery Lights, which allegedly resemble headlights dancing in the night sky but have no known cause -- and which I am afraid I did not see; and the 1956 movie ''Giant,'' for which the town served as the setting for James Dean's last cinematic appearance. (Memorabilia commemorating both phenomena are widely available in town.) Things began to change in 1971, when the Minimalist artist Donald Judd sought a refuge from New York in more open Western territory and settled on Marfa as a congenial locale."
"Thunderbird Hotel (432-729-4326). Just remodeled, it is the cutting edge of Marfa hipness. $79 to $105 a night. "
"Carmen's Cafe (432-729-3429). If you're lucky, when you go to breakfast the doughnuts will just be coming out of the fryer. Otherwise, console yourself with huevos rancheros. $8 for breakfast.Maiya's (432-729-4410). Could have been airlifted from South Beach. It has an excellent wine list and the most ambitious food in town. $50 a person.The Pizza Foundation (432-729-3377). The thin-crust pie may be the best food in Marfa. B.Y.O. wine or beer. $10 a person. "
We end with the peculiar image of Prada: Marfa.
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