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Last Light, PRISCILLA WIGGINS
15 / MUSEUM OF THE BIG BEND AT SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY
Miriam and Emmett McCoy Building; SRSU / 432.837.8730
www.sulross.edu/~museum/
In the original historic native rock museum are featured newly installed cultural,
geologic and historic exhibits unique to the Big Bend region. A signature annual
event is the Trappings of Texas exhibit featuring cowboy art, gear and artifacts. The
museum is a treasure of the region, a key stop on any tour and an excellent way to
start a visit to the region.
16 / OCOTILLO ENTERPRISES - BOOKS, BEADS AND ROCKS (SINCE 1986)
205 North 5th Street / 432.837.5353 / Open 12-6 Tue - Sat
A delicious selection of fine art and craft books, tools, supplies and ornamental
elements is offered to the creative artist and artisan, including beads of all kinds,
jewelry wire, cabochons, mineral specimens, and sculpting stone. Regional paintings
and other artworks and personal adornments by owner and teacher, Judith Brueske,
are displayed throughout the store (with additional representation at Galley On The
Square). Instruction in wire wrapping and bead embroidery is available by
arrangement.
17 / REATA RESTAURANT
203 North 5th St. / 432.837.9232 / www.reata.net
Reata features paintings and murals by Stylle Read on the north and south side of the
restaurant. Western artifacts and private collection for viewing pleasure. Additional
art shown by local artists.
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Blues Skies, BEATRICE WHITE
18 / SADDLE CLUB
211 E. Holland Ave. / 432.837.9770 / saddleclubalpine@gmail.com
Next door to the historic Granada Theater, The Saddle Club is Alpine's newest full
service saloon offering a changing tapas menu and affording "Good Times for
Grownups!" Featured art is by notable west Texas artists and artisans.
20 / THE STABLE PERFORMANCE CARS
522 W Holland Ave.
Gallery of Automotive Art within The Stable Showroom. Private collection is open
to the public for viewing. Frames and unframed prints for sale of Wildlife,
Performance Cars and David Kimble illustrations.
19 / SMITH & WIFE, AND LAST FRONTIER MUSEUM
2310 W. Hwy 90 / 432.837.2451
Gems and handmade jewelry are the focus of Smith & Wife. Many Native American
artists are represented, along with silversmiths from around the world. The Last
Frontier Museum features rocks and gems of the Big Bend Region, including the
amazing agates for which the area is known. You can even schedule a private field
trip to find your own treasures! Open 9am to 9pm every day.
22 / WHITLOCK STUDIO OF FINE ART
110-B North 6th St. / 432.837.0128 / nancywhitlock.com
Located in a uniquely renovated, historic 1927 building, downtown Alpine. Featuring
vibrant paintings in oil and pastel, ink drawings and videos inspired by the Chihuahuan
Desert.
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