Ongoing

Toward 2025

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix
Humanities

DATE: Now - June 1 TIME: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included in Membership and General Admission Explore an engaging exhibit led by textile-based artist Ann Morton, centered on community and environment. TOWARD 2050 invites the public to craft handmade artworks that express their views on the environment. These unique creations will come together in a captivating labyrinth installation at the Garden that encourages visitors to take steps towards addressing climate change. About the Artist Ann Morton is a textile-based artist, educator and social practitioner ​living in Phoenix, Arizona. Her work utilizes traditional fiber techniques as conceptual tools for aesthetic, social communication to examine a society of which we are all a part — as bystanders, participants, victims and perpetrators. She is driven by a desire to employ her art as a voice for advocacy. The work reflects her own handwork, but also orchestrates the handwork from a variety of community participants through public interventions that seek to harness the power in the act of making for social purpose. View additional exhibit information here. May 3, 2025 is World Labyrinth Day Guided Labyrinth Experience 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Plaza with artist Ann Morton and labyrinth expert […]

Read to Rusty

Ector County Library
Humanities

Felix is going on vacation, but he has convinced his doggy friend, Rusty, to come let you read to him instead. Félix se va de vacaciones, pero ha convencido a su amigo perrito, Rusty, para que venga a dejarte leerle.

A Talk by Steven Porterfield

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa
Humanities

Steven Porterfield, vintage and antiques expert and owner of The Cat’s Meow in Midland, Texas, will give an exclusive talk at the Ellen Noël Art Museum. He will share highlights from one of his treasured collections, drawing on decades of experience as a trusted name among collectors, museums, and industries like fashion and film. Known for his work on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow, Steven offers a rare chance to explore the world of antiques. Seating is limited—don’t miss out!