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Amazing Castle Exhibit – Centennial

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States

The Amazing Castle™ transports children and adults to a magical place and time—within the castle’s stone walls there exists a happy and peaceful little community where every citizen has a special job to do. As visitors explore The Amazing Castle and its eight themed areas, they will encounter seven citizens who are part of the castle community. From entertaining to sewing, each citizen plays a special role. As they move through the castle, visitors can playfully explore ideas related to community life and experience the interconnectedness of friends, family and new acquaintances. Locally sponsored by the FMH Foundation, Rea Charitable Trust, Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust, MCPL Foundation, and the Carnegie Circle.

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Nurse Me To The Weekend

Homemade Wines 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa, United States

One Free glass for all Medical Personnel EVERY Wednesday! Grab your staff and come see us today!

Dog Man: The Musical

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas

Adapted from the DOG MAN series of books by Dave Pilkey. TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it's time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be? With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters. The show is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, who collaborated on the Emmy-winning series Peg + Cat on PBS, TheaterWorksUSA’s Click, Clack, Moo, and Clifford The Big Red […]

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Read To Felix

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Grab a book, snuggle up on the rug, and Read to Felix @ 4:00 in the Children’s Department.

Amy Grant

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas

Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary ChristianMusic on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record,the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way througha thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host,and speaker. Early on, Grant’s iconic voice became instantly recognizable in both the Christian and pop worlds. Over the years, she has sold more than 30 million albums world-wide, including three multi-platinum, six platinum, and fourgold. Her chart performance has also been consistent throughout her career, boasting six No. 1 hits, 10 "Top 40" Pop singles, 17 “Top 40” Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In recognition of such success, Grant has received 6 GRAMMY Awards and 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a star on the Music City Walk of Fame. Additionally, she was most recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Stepping out from behind her guitar, Grant found herself hosting the NBC prime time series “Three Wishes” in 2005, bringing her into millions of living rooms across […]

Nashville Songwriters Under the West Texas Stars

Saulsbury Hangar 200 E Terminal Drive, Odessa, Texas, United States

Join us on March 1, 2025, for Nashville Songwriters Under the West Texas Stars benefiting the Education Foundation of Odessa! This unforgettable evening will transport you from the written page to the concert stage, offering an exclusive glimpse into the lives of Nashville's most talented songwriters and storytellers. Our evening this year will feature Rhett Akins and The Warren Brothers.  Don't miss this chance to celebrate the power of storytelling through song while making a meaningful impact on the lives of local students! This event is brought to you by The Perryman Group and Saulsbury. 

Rhythm and Rhyme Storytime – CENTENNIAL

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States

Interactive storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 0-2.

Storytime: Mice

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Storytime is all about mice who can be pretty cheesey, don’t you think?

Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States

Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.

Toddler Tales Storytime – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States

Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.

Art Tales: The Snowy Day

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale. Our featured book for this session is The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of Peter, who wakes up to the first snowfall of winter. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by his adventures. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!

Read to Felix

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Grab a book and snuggle up on the rug to Read to Felix.