ALPINE, Texas — There will be a special two-day event called "LET IT RAIN" Alpine Fire Benefit Weekend on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 to help businesses affected by the May 26 downtown Alpine fire.
Below is the list of events:
Friday, June 28
5:00 PM - Pop-Up Art Show:
Mingle with the artists at 5 PM at TexPop Alpine, located at 110 North 6th Street, during the Big Bend Arts Council show titled Animals: Real and Imaginary. The event gives the artists a chance to meet the public in a relaxed atmosphere. Beverages and food will be available.
6:00 PM to Midnight - LET IT RAIN Benefit Music Fest:
Enjoy a night of incredible music with 15 bands playing across two stages at Granada Theatre and Alcove Social. This musical extravaganza promises a diverse lineup of bands, food and drinks. A suggested donation at the door ensures your contribution to the relief fund.
Saturday, June 29
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - American Black Bears: New Neighbors in the Big Bend:
Meet author Chris Ruggia as he debuts his new book Black Bears: New Neighbors in the Big Bend at Front Street Books in Downtown Alpine. The event features a panel of regional bear experts interviewed for the book and live artwork of animals by the author. All book and drawing sale proceeds will aid the general fire relief efforts.
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM - “Save the Arts in Alpine” Fajita Dinner Fundraiser:
Join the community at the American Legion for a fajita dinner, silent auction and live music, sponsored by Alpine’s Gallery Night, Inc. Performances by local music legends include headliner Doug Moreland and Friends to keep you moving on the dancefloor. The silent auction runs from 4 PM to 10 PM, featuring items like tools from McCoy’s, a battery-powered blower and weed eater from In & Out Rental, a print from celebrated local artist Tom Curry and an aoudad hunt worth $5,000.
Below is what each event is going to support:
· The events at Granada Theatre and Alcove Social will support the general relief fund. All proceeds from the American Legion event will support the 28 Gallery on the Square artists affected by the fire.
· Wristbands for the American Legion event (Saturday, June 29) are $20 and available at Forever West Texas in Alpine (308 E. Ave E) and during the events at Granada Theatre and Alcove Social on June 28. Limited wristbands are available, so get yours while you can.
· Volunteers are needed for various roles prior to and during the event. Positions include silent auction helpers, promoters, servers and donation collectors. For more information, contact Kerri Blackmon at artwalkalpine@gmail.com or by phone at 432-294-1071.
· People who would like to donate to the general relief fund via the web can find a donation button on the Historic Alpine website. For direct donations to the Gallery on the Square artists, contact artwalkalpine@gmail.com.
· For those with small children, child care will be available during both evenings’ events. Contact kirsten@alpinecommunityprojects.org for details.
