The Big Bend Arts Council recently announced, “Night Skies”. An exhibition of works that celebrate the region’s nighttime beauty. The exhibit will be open for public viewing at Gallery on the Square through Feb. 21. The “Night Skies” exhibition was conceived and supported by the West Texas Friends of the Night Sky, a local group that supports McDonald Observatory’s work to establish the Greater Big Bend International Dark Skies Reserve. This reserve will be the largest in the world, drawing thousands of tourists and amateur astronomers to the region annually. The exhibit opened Jan. 14 at Gallery on the Square, 115 West Holland Avenue in Alpine. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.
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