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My Ancestor’s Memories Become My Creative Instincts: Doylene H. Land

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa
Visual Arts

Doylene H. Land attributes her love for wide-open spaces to her lifelong residence in West Texas. The region’s desert landscape, expansive sky, and ever-changing clouds have captivated her since childhood, with the flat, stark horizon holding a special fascination for her. This linear horizon frequently appears in her oil paintings, where she blends cherished everyday objects with natural elements to create personal visual narratives. She is most known for her oil paintings as well as her installation art, which feature her ancestral influences that have affected her life as an artist.

2025 Pots n Prints National Juried Exhibition

Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery 4901 E. Univsersity Blvd, Odessa
Museum

Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery Charles A. Sorber Visual Arts Studios presents the 2025 Pots n Prints National Juried Exhibition! This is free and open to the public. Juror: Laura Huckaby (San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts) Exhibition Dates: June 14 - August 31 Closing Reception: August 28, 5–7pm Summer Gallery Hours: Mon-Thu: 8am–5:30pm Friday: 8am–12pm

Ongoing

The Leaf Connection

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix
Visual Arts

DATES: Now through Aug. 24 TIMES: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission. The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1,000 ceramic pieces, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity. During the course of the exhibit, local artist Mary Meyer will periodically add new ceramic leaves as more people contribute observations on iNaturalist. The Garden invites guests to engage with this distinctive art installation, offering a captivating opportunity to reconnect with nature. Exhibition unavailable during private events. Mary Meyer is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work utilizes systems of carved components that investigate the intimate connections between community and botanicals. Originally trained in stone carving, she is drawn to meditative processes and materials such as clay, wood and metal that foster the intuitive exploration of form. Meyer has lived in Arizona for more than 28 years. She holds a BFA in sculpture from Arizona State University where she studied foundry casting methods and metalworking. She completed her graduate studies […]

BRYCE LEATHERWOOD

The Venue at Live Oak 3201 Elkins Rd, Midland
Music

ive Oak Events Presents BRYCE LEATHERWOOD – Recently made his Grand Ole Opry Debut. Bryce was crowned The Voice winner season 22 Singer/songwriter Bryce Leatherwood aims to carry the torch of country music and continue the legacy of legends prior. Born and raised in Woodstock, GA, his passion for music began at an early age. Working on his grandfather’s farm every summer, Leatherwood was exposed to the classic country hits of George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty. Soon thereafter he began picking up guitars and playing the traditional country music that inspires him today. Leatherwood’s music career began to blossom in Statesboro, GA, where he attended Georgia Southern University. During his time in Statesboro, Leatherwood played college venues and continued to grow his stage presence and his country music repertoire. While in college, Leatherwood formed his band and began playing all around the Southeast. Just weeks after graduating college, Bryce set his mind on a new task. In 2022, Leatherwood competed on the NBC hit television show The Voiceband was crowned the Season 22 winner in December. Following his success, Leatherwood moved to Nashville where he has been songwriting and recording for his debut album on Mercury Records. A […]

Friday Night Live: Puro Party Allstarz

The Destination 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland
Music

August 22 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands.  These events are free to the public. Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm. This week’s featured act is:  Puro Party Allstarz.  The Puro Party Allstarz are a group of West Texas musicians who love Tex-Mex music.  Their unique blend of highly danceable Tejano, Cumbia, Country and Classic music will bring the party to the Destination. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. This week’s food truck will be TBD. Call 432-352-0913 today to reserve your table.  

Bobby Pulido

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland
Music

Bobby Pulido embarks on his new tour "Por La Puerta Grande" this year for one final farewell as he cements his +30-year legacy in the Music industry.  Come say goodbye to one of Tejano music's biggest stars at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center this August 22nd. Bobby Pulido arranca con su nueva gira "Por La Puerta Grande" este año para una gran despedida de su +30 años en la industria de la música.  Vengan a despedirse de uno de los Artistas Tejanos más grandes en el Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center este 22 de Agosto.

$55 – $105

UNCLE KRACKER

The Venue at Live Oak 3201 Elkins Rd, Midland
Music

Matthew Shafer (born June 6, 1974), also known by his stage name Uncle Kracker, is an American singer-songwriter, former rapper and musician known for his country and rock music. He was a turntablist for Kid Rock's backing group Twisted Brown Trucker and since 1999 has recorded as a solo artist. His singles "Follow Me" and "Drift Away" were top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Shafer was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, on June 6, 1974. With his brother Mike Shafer, he visited a nightclub in Clawson, Michigan where a turntables competition was occurring.