Chris talks to Keri Blackman (founder) and Ty Muennink (incoming director) about Artwalk, Alpine's biggest arts festival: https://artwalkalpine.com

Held every November during the weekend before Thanksgiving. There will be art exhibits at 25 different locations, more than a dozen food vendors, and free live music on three stages around downtown! November 18 & 19, 2022.

It's National Friends of Libraries Week! Chris talks to Alpine Public Library Director Don Wetterauer and past President of the Friends of the Alpine Public Library Lee Smith about APL's tremendous visitor services including free public use computers, a welcoming place to rest, relax and hang out, and the Re-Reads Used Bookstore!

Chris talks to Stephen C. Hummell of McDonald Observatory about the newly designated Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve - the largest (and ONLY international) Dark Sky Reserve on the planet! So, what's a Dark Sky Reserve? What can we all do to help keep our skies dark and our stars bright? And what's up at McDonald Observatory these days? Listen and find out!

Chris and Heather talk with Lisa Gordon, Director of the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center, about the variety of activities and exhibits available to visitors there. A network of moderate-difficulty hiking trails, a botanical garden, geology and mining exhibits, and a charming gift shop await you! What's Chris's go-to hike at the Nature Center? We know you're DYING to find out! 

Chris talks with Cyndi Perdue, founder of the new Big Bend Bluegrass Festival as well as visiting artist Edgar Loudermilk and Alpine-based musician David Keller. What IS Bluegrass, really? And what pioneering country legends can Edgar claim in his family tree? Find out here, along with how to get those tickets!!! October 7-8, 2022 in Alpine!

Chris talks with Mary Bones, Director of the Museum of the Big Bend, about the upcoming Trappings of Texas exhibit and sale of fine contemporary western art and cowboy gear. They are joined by master engraver Buddy Knight and veteran painter/illustrator Mike Capron for some fascinating insight into their artistic process! Don't miss the opportunity to see these two at work during the Trappings of Texas Opening Weekend events, September 15-17, 2022!

Chris is joined by Fiesta 1888 event organizers Mary Ann Lujan and Elidia Polanco, Tejano Sundays host (and Puro Party All Star) Robert Alvarez, and legendary musicians Little Joe and Ruben Ramos. Little Joe y La Familia and Ruben Ramos & the Mexican Revolution will appear August 20 on historic Murphy Street with Puro Party All Starz opening up.

Chris talks with Mattie Sargent of the Big Bend Ranch Rodeo and CJ Aragon, Sul Ross State University Rodeo Coach, about the upcoming Ranch Rodeo and College Rodeo in August and September at the S.A.L.E. Rodeo Arena in Alpine. 

Chris and Heather talk Frequently Asked Questions! What do visitors want to know before they come out to the Big Bend? What do they want to know about the Alpine Visitor Center itself? It's non-stop question and answer ACTION!!!

Chris and Heather talk with Viva Big Bend music festival organizer Stewart Ramser and Doodlin' Hogwallops vocalist and bassist Neil Trammell. Viva Big Bend is a music festival held the last weekend of July and featuring almost 70 live shows at 18 venues in 5 communities (Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, Marathon and Terlingua).