Ongoing

Home, Love, and Loss: Exhibition Opening

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa
Museum

This exhibition is the third in a series of American art exhibitions created through a multiyear, multi-institutional partnership formed by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art as part of the Art Bridges Cohort Program. Bringing together more than 66 works from the collection of Art Bridges, the Amarillo Museum of Art, Art Museum of South Texas, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and the Ellen Noël Art Museum, this exhibition features family lifecycles from aging to death. This collection of works, comprised of paintings, photographs, works on paper, and video, delves into the milestones and challenges of family and community life—from birth to aging, and from the bonds of joy to the fractures of loss. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how we form families and communities; how those relationships are disrupted by adversity, such as illness, poverty, or immigration; and how they are fortified through love, celebration, and resilience.

Beginning Pointe Workshop

Midland Festival Ballet 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland
Humanities

For dancers beginning En Pointe training. July 20-30 Mondays - Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm $500 Registration closes May 1, Full amount due July 1. MFB’s Beginning Pointe Workshop is designed to give dancers the knowledge, strength, and confidence needed for a safe and successful transition to pointe. They’ll begin with a ballet class, and then move on to foundational pointe exercises at the barre and center that build stability and alignment, helping prevent injury and promote long-term success. They’ll also sew their shoes and learn about proper shoe care. Dancers that are beginning En Pointe training are strongly encouraged to attend. Dancers moving up to En Pointe training will be notified by March 6. Dress Code: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Slippers, Pointe Shoes. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun. ATTN: COMPANY & JUNIOR COMPANY DANCERS You MUST take at least 2 weeks of training over the summer. This is for your safety, as regular class attendance is the #1 way to prevent injury. Failure to comply will jeopardize Company placement. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Prince & Princess Camp: Session 3 by Midland Festival Ballet

Midland Festival Ballet 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland
Humanities

For dancers ages 3-4 by May 15, 2026. Must be potty trained. SESSION 1 Mon. June 1 - Thurs. June 4 9:30-11:30am SESSION 2 Mon. June 15 - Thurs. June 18 9:30-11:30am SESSION 3 Mon. June 22 - Thurs. June 25 9:30-11:30am $155/session Full amount due at registration. Our most popular camp incorporates basic ballet, creative movement, crafts, and story-time. Coordination, rhythm, and ballet class discipline are emphasized throughout the camp while creating the opportunity for your dancer to express themselves through dance. Dress Code Girls: Leotard, Socks, Ballet Slippers. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun. Boys: White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Ballet Slippers.

Ballet Camp: The Nutcracker by Midland Festival Ballet

Midland Festival Ballet 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland
Humanities

For dancers ages 5-7 by May 15, 2026. SLEEPING BEAUTY Mon. June 8 - Thurs. June 11 9:30-11:30am SWAN LAKE Mon. June 15 - Thurs. June 18 1:00-3:00pm THE NUTCRACKER Mon. June 22 - Thurs. June 25 1:00-3:00pm $155/session Full amount due at registration. Our ballet camps incorporate the choreography, music, and history of some of the world’s most famous ballets! It’s a great introduction to the art of story-telling through dance. Ballet technique, coordination, rhythm, and ballet class discipline are emphasized throughout the camp while creating the opportunity for your dancer to express themselves through dance! Dress Code Girls: Leotard, Tights, Ballet Slippers. Hair must be worn in a ballet bun. Boys: White T-Shirt, Black Shorts, Ballet Slippers.