(Community Matters) The main purpose of this trip to Marfa (Wed – Sun) has been an MPR board meeting and our Fall Fundraiser. Karen Bernstein arranged a concert by Shawn Colvin at the Granada in Alpine.
Kay Burnett hosted a dinner at her home for the evening’s sponsors prior. Tim Johnson & Caitlin Murphy were our guests. Of course, Julie Speed & Fran Christina joined us as sponsors too – huge MPR fans & supporters, their also close personal friends with Shawn. Suzanne Tick flew in from NY for a 36 whirlwind tour with her friend Anna and joined us at the theater. Emily Keeton and Tim Crowley were to join us but regrettably were called away from Marfa at the last minute.
It’s been a great trip – lots of down time. I’ve slept more than I can remember doing in ages. Bummer that I caught some bug while here, but when better to battle a bug than when able to convalesce. Cooked dinner at the house on Thursday – just us, Julie & Fran. Checked on Paisano arrangements for new years – we seem all set. Rats, didn’t make it to Mini-Rooster, still need to arrange catering. Oh yeah, and made a few new friends, Joey Benton, Jim & Jim. Joey’s opening a custom furniture & textile shop in Austin next month – this should be a big deal.
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