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Works of STEM: Weird Water

Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States

About the Event Join us for another Works of STEM class! Discover all the weird properties of water and how insects take advantage of surface tension. Free with daily admission, open to the first 10 students, ages 7 and older. Time & Location 1 more dates Nov 15, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Blakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA

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Storytime: Giraffes Can’t Dance

Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States

About the Event Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. By: Giles Andreae Time & Location 2 more dates Nov 11, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA  .  UPDATE: The Durham Children's Museum is temporarily closed. Works of Art and Works of STEM classes will be held in the Blakemore Planetarium. Check with museum for any additional updates. 

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Storytime: Giraffes Can’t Dance

Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States

About the Event Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. By: Giles Andreae Time & Location 2 more dates Nov 11, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA  .  UPDATE: The Durham Children's Museum is temporarily closed. Works of Art and Works of STEM classes will be held in the Blakemore Planetarium. Check with museum for any additional updates. 

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Works of Art: Fabulous Foliage

Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States

About the Event Don't get gelli... oh wait! Please do! Fall in for this un-be-leafable print making session using Gelli plates and leaves. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students Open to students ages 4-12 Time & Location 3 more dates Nov 28, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Durham Children's Museum, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA UPDATE:  The Durham Children's Museum is temporarily closed. Works of Art and Works of STEM classes will be held in the Blakemore Planetarium.  

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Works of STEM: LEGO Boats!

Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States

About the Event Join us for another Works of STEM class! Use your bountiful buoyant knowledge to build a boat and move your cargo. Free with daily admission, open to the first 10 students, ages 7 and older. Time & Location 1 more dates Nov 29, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Blakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA

Freshman/Sophomore Juried Art Exhibition

Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery 4901 E. Univsersity Blvd, Odessa, United States

Opening Reception:  November 30, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Juror:  Ramon Deanda, (Assistant Professor of Studio Arts at Sul Ross) Exhibition Dates:  Nov 30 - Dec 18 Gallery HOURS Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Works of Art: Fabulous Foliage

Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States

About the Event Don't get gelli... oh wait! Please do! Fall in for this un-be-leafable print making session using Gelli plates and leaves. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students Open to students ages 4-12 Time & Location 3 more dates Nov 28, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Durham Children's Museum, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA UPDATE:  The Durham Children's Museum is temporarily closed. Works of Art and Works of STEM classes will be held in the Blakemore Planetarium.  

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Works of Art: Fabulous Foliage

Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States

About the Event Don't get gelli... oh wait! Please do! Fall in for this un-be-leafable print making session using Gelli plates and leaves. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students Open to students ages 4-12 Time & Location 3 more dates Nov 28, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Durham Children's Museum, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA UPDATE:  The Durham Children's Museum is temporarily closed. Works of Art and Works of STEM classes will be held in the Blakemore Planetarium.  

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Works of STEM: LEGO Boats!

Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States

About the Event Join us for another Works of STEM class! Use your bountiful buoyant knowledge to build a boat and move your cargo. Free with daily admission, open to the first 10 students, ages 7 and older. Time & Location 1 more dates Nov 29, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Blakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA

Art Tales

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

Ages 3 - 5 Art Tales is a free program that includes a live reading of a beautifully illustrated children’s book and followed by a hands-on art activity that is age appropriate. This 30 minute program is geared towards children age 3 - 5 and held twice a month October - May. Upcoming Dates for 2023/ 2024: December 6: What Pete Ate from A-Z January 10: A Child of Books January 24: Dragon Loves Tacos February 7: Tiny, Perfect Things February 21: The Day the Crayons Quit

Gastronomy – Free Admission

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

Gastronomy Studio Art Quilt Associates Opens December 7, 2023, 12:00 PM - March 10, 2024 5:00 PM The Ellen Noël Art Museum hosts its current exhibition on loan from the Studio Art Quilt Associates, entitled “Gastronomy.” This collection is on view with free admission from December 7, 2023 - March 10, 2024. Please join us for MUSEUM UNCORKED: A NIGHT OF ART & WINE in conjunction with this exhibit on March 8, 2024. Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture, featuring not only the bountiful gifts from nature, but a gift from the human hand. The art of preparing unique, delicate food is a tradition passed from generation to generation around the world. It combines innovative ingredients, colors, textures, and flavors to create dishes that are pleasing to both the palate and the eye. This exhibition is the blend of the art of cooking and the artistry of quilting. Gastronomy showcases over 30 quilts created by members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) and juried by sisters and curators, Cecilia and Merce Gonzalez Desedamasis. This is the first time that the Ellen Noël Art Museum has hosted an exhibition by SAQA. They are a […]