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  • Toward 2025

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    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 […]

  • Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL

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

    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

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

    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: Waiting

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

    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 Waiting by Kevin Henkes. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of a group of animals waiting for various things. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by the 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!

  • Book Buzz

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

    Join Penguin/Random House Representative, Liz Sullivan, for a lively discussion about new releases and interesting reads. We'll also be searching for a future Book Talk Selection. Free! Drinks and snacks with be served. Ages 18+

    Free

  • Music in the Garden

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    DATE: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 TIME: 7-9 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. PRICE: Members: $32.95 | General Admission: $36.95 | This event is 21+. No infants or children permitted. Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday night series. This 35-year-old tradition returns with concerts January through May. Food and beverages available for purchase. This event is 21+. IDs will be checked, No infants or children permitted. May 2: DeGrazia & Barajas | Classical and Flamenco Guitar May 9: Carmela y Más | Latin Jazz & Salsa May 16: True Flavor Blues | Slightly Jazzy Traditional Blues May 23: YACHTZILLA! Monsters of Soft Rock | Yacht Rock 70s-80s May 30: Cisco and the Racecars | Bluegrass folk old-time music Chef Specials available for purchase May 2: Carnitas Tacos: Braised Pork Carnitas, Corn Tortillas, Avocado Crema, Salsa Fresca, Refried Beans, Calabacitas May 9: Beef Sopes: Beef Machaca, Pinto Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Crema, Queso Fresco, Arroz Verde May 16: Chili Con Carne Dog: All Beef Hot Dog on a Brioche Bun, Topped with Beef Chili, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions, Served with Tater Tots May 23: Gyro: Traditional Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce, Fresh Pita, Pickled Onion, Garlic Hummus, […]

  • Let’s Talk

    St John Baptist Church 212 S. Muskingum Ave., Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Find out warning signs that you should look for and the resources that are available to support recovery and drug addiction treatment. https://letstalkodessa.eventbrite.com/

  • Mother & Son Dance: Out of this World

    Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 305 E. 5th Street, Odessa, Texas
    Humanities

    Join us for a special evening at the Mother and Son Dance—a celebration of the amazing bond between sons and the important female figures in their lives. Enjoy an unforgettable night with a DJ playing, photo booth, dinner, dessert, and prizes to win. The cost is $25 per person, we encourage you to dress to impress and be ready to enjoy a fun-filled evening. This event is hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.

  • The Great Arizona Puppet Theatre

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    DATE: May 11 TIME: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission. Reservations required. The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be coming to the desert this year! Create a wonderful day at the Desert Botanical Garden. Enjoy an award-winning puppet show and spend time exploring our trails and the Cactus Clubhouse—our special play area for children and caregivers​ Old MacDonald’s Ranch | May 11 | Dorrance Hall | Performances at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Join us for a special Mother’s Day event. Old MacDonald has moved off of the farm and onto a ranch right here in the Sonoran desert! Come along and meet all the native Arizona animals for this silly sing-along show. After each performance, stay to make your own puppet! Puppet Making 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Rob Schneider – You Can Dooo It! The Tour

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

    The one-and-only ROB SCHNEIDER will be performing LIVE with an incredible show throughout Texas,Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas that features not only his legendary comedy stand-up show, but a very special musical guest from Las Vegas, NV to get the party rolling! Rob offers a unique blend of classic Vegas music to start the evening. He shows off his pipes to fire up the crowd, and he will keep the laughs rolling all evening, even through the most controversial of subjects. Don't miss the show that everybody will be talking about... Rob holds no punches on all major media outlets, so just wait until you catch the experience LIVE!

    $39 – $104

  • Adult Coloring Group – CENTENNIAL

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

    Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

  • Rhythm and Rhyme Storytime – CENTENNIAL

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

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