July 2008 event listings for…

Alpine | Fort Davis

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Alpine

Music/Dance

RAILROAD BLUES Jul 3: The Gene Pool; $6. Jul 4: Creedence Clearwater Survival; $10. Jul 5: Mike Milligan and the Altar Boyz; $6. Jul 10 at 9: Del Castillo; $12. Jul 11: Colin Gilmore Band; $6. Jul 12: The Shades; $6. Jul 19: SPONtaneous COMbustion; $6. At 10. railroadblues.com 504 W. Holland (432-837-3103). [map] +

Theater

THEATRE OF THE BIG BEND Thru Jul 13: Cowgirls—it’s country versus classical in this musical about a country-western saloon in jeopardy of foreclosure whose cowgirl owners mistakenly hire a classical music trio in a last-ditch effort to save the place. When the two genres—and worlds—combine, singing, dancing, and the opening of a few minds ensues. Fri–Sun at 8:15. Gen adm $8, senior citizens, students & children $6. sulross.edu/tobb Kokernot Outdoor Theatre, about one mile north of Sul Ross University campus on Loop Road (732-837-8219). [map]

Fort Davis

Points of Interest

MCDONALD OBSERVATORY The University of Texas at Austin houses a number of high-powered telescopes including the world’s largest and most powerful, the Hobby Eberly. Take one of the 90-minute guided tours for the full experience. For schedule & prices go to mcdonaldobservatory.org. Take TX Hwy 118 north about 16 miles to Spur 78 (432-426-3640 or 877-984-7827). [map] +

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