Humanities
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Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United StatesHumanities
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Summer Intensive by Midland Festival Ballet
Midland Festival Ballet 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, United StatesHumanitiesFor dancers ages 12+ and younger dancers who have 1+ year of En Pointe training. Age cutoff date is May 15, 2025. June 1-12 Mondays - Thursdays 1:00-5:00pm Fridays 10am-12pm $600 (or $300/week) Full amount due on May 1. MFB's Summer Intensive is a three week intensive dance experience designed for continued development of students' technique and artistry. Attendees will enjoy classes of various styles, some taught by world class guest teachers. JUNE 1-5 FEATURED GUEST TEACHER: MAIQUI MANOSA Maiqui Manosa is an internationally acclaimed ballet artist, coach, and stager whose distinguished career spans performance, teaching, and staging for major companies worldwide. Originally from the Philippines, Maiqui began her professional journey with Philippine Ballet Theatre before joining Atlanta Ballet, where she rose to the rank of Principal Dancer. During her tenure, she captivated audiences in iconic roles such as Kitri in Don Quixote, Giselle in Giselle, and leading parts in Balanchine masterpieces including Serenade (as The Dark Angel), Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, and Prodigal Son (as The Siren). Maiqui’s artistry has been recognized through numerous invitations to stage and coach productions for companies such as Kansas City Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Ballet Hawaii, where she is a sought-after faculty member […]
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Let’s Dance Camp: Session 1 by Midland Festival Ballet
Midland Festival Ballet 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, United StatesHumanitiesFor dancers ages 8-9 by May 15, 2026. SESSION 1 Mon. June 1 - Thurs. June 4 1:30-3:30pm SESSION 2 Mon. June 8 - Thurs. June 11 1:30-3:30pm $155/session Full amount due at registration. The perfect camp for your young dancer to strengthen, improve, even advance their skills! The everyday classes enable them to develop coordination, strength, and mobility nearly twice as fast as they would during the school year! They’ll make grande jetes forward in their ballet education; and they’ll finish proud, excited, and ready for their next steps. 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.
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Adult Coloring Group – CENTENNIAL
Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United StatesHumanitiesColoring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.
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Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL
Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United StatesHumanitiesFun 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.
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Toddler Tales Storytime – DOWNTOWN
Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United StatesHumanitiesFun 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.
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First Friday ODTX!
Downtown Odessa , United StatesHumanitiesFirst Friday ODTX is a monthly gathering every first Friday of the month for residents and visitors of downtown Odessa. Each month, the streets are lively and colorful with music, games, and delicious food. There are unbeatable deals from local businesses and exciting opportunities to collect amazing giveaways. The event is open to all ages and caters to everyone’s interests. For music lovers, there are live performances by local bands and artists, while foodies can indulge in a diverse range of street eats. Downtown shops and eateries will offer special promotions. First Friday ODTX event brings vibrancy and community spirit to downtown Odessa, making it the perfect place to spend a Friday evening.
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West Texas Renaissance Festival (1st Annual)
VFW Post 4372 208 E VFW Ln, Odessa, TX, United StatesHumanitiesEmbark On An Enchanted Journey At The West Texas Renaissance Festival! Prepare Thyself For A Day Of Wonderment And Revelry As The West Texas Renaissance Festival Transforms Odessa Into A Realm Of Fantasy And Mirth! On Saturday And Sunday, June 6th -7th, From 8am-10pm And 9am -6pm. Adventure Awaits At 208 E VFW Lane. Odessa, TX 79762 Unleash Your Imagination Among Mermaids And Pirates, Delight In The Antics Of A Comedy Troupe, And Marvel At Armored Warriors Locked In Combat. Witness Interactive Fight Scenarios That Will Transport You To Another Era. Be Captivated By The Grace Of Belly Dancers Swirling Amidst Flames As Fire Spinners Illuminate The Night. From 8am To Sundown Our Bustling Marketplace Brims With Treasures From Every Corner Of Our Vast Desert Home And Beyond—Craftspeople From Both West Texas And New Mexico Will Unveil Their Wares.
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Ballet Camp: Sleeping Beauty by Midland Festival Ballet
Midland Festival Ballet 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, United StatesHumanitiesFor 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.
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Let’s Dance Camp: Session 2 by Midland Festival Ballet
Midland Festival Ballet 4410 N Midkiff Rd suite c-1, Midland, TX, United StatesHumanitiesFor dancers ages 8-9 by May 15, 2026. SESSION 1 Mon. June 1 - Thurs. June 4 1:30-3:30pm SESSION 2 Mon. June 8 - Thurs. June 11 1:30-3:30pm $155/session Full amount due at registration. The perfect camp for your young dancer to strengthen, improve, even advance their skills! The everyday classes enable them to develop coordination, strength, and mobility nearly twice as fast as they would during the school year! They’ll make grande jetes forward in their ballet education; and they’ll finish proud, excited, and ready for their next steps. 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.
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Adult Coloring Group – CENTENNIAL
Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United StatesHumanitiesColoring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.
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Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL
Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United StatesHumanitiesFun 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.





