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October 2026
Lonesome Dove Photo Exhibit closes
The Museum of the Western Prairie will host the Lonesome Dove Photo Exhibit through Saturday, October 31. Lonesome Dove—Larry McMurtry’s epic novel of two aging Texas Rangers who drive a herd of stolen cattle 2,500 miles from the Rio Grande to Montana to found the first ranch there—captured the public imagination and has never let it go. The Lonesome Dove miniseries, which first aired on CBS in 1989, lassoed an even wider audience. Capturing the sweeping visual imagery of the…
Find out more »December 2026
12th Annual Holiday Market
The Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus will host its 12th Annual Holiday Market on Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. The event will showcase the talents of local artists, who will be selling their unique work, including paintings, jewelry, pottery, and handcrafted leather goods. This is an excellent opportunity to support both the artists and the museum while doing your holiday shopping. The Market opens at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Visitors can…
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