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Nurse Blake

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

Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, advocate, touring comedian, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected! From an early age, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando, Florida. As an advocate from the beginning, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association. In 2013, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. Driven by an intense desire to effect meaningful change in healthcare, Nurse Blake’s commitment extends beyond policy work. He shares his personal narrative with remarkable candor, embodying transparency and courage. Immediately after graduating, Blake jumped right into what he thought would be his forever career, working in level 1 trauma centers around the country in a variety of nursing roles. Unbeknownst to him, his interest in social media that […]

Art Tales: Extra Yarn

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

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event designed for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to enjoy a beautifully illustrated story and an engaging art activity. This free event offers an entertaining children's story followed by a hands-on art project that relates to the tale. Our featured book for this session is Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett. Children will be enchanted by the heartwarming story of Annabelle and her magical box of yarn, and afterward, they will get to create their own colorful art inspired by the book. It’s a wonderful opportunity to nurture 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!

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Read to Felix

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

Every Thursday in the Children’s Department at 4:00 p.m.

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Driving Miss Daisy

2000 W. Wadley, Midland TX 79705 200 W. Wadley, Midland, TX, United States

          Placed in the Deep South in 1948, Driving Miss Daisy follows a rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow of seventy-two and her newly appointment chauffeur, Hoke, who is thoughtful black man. Miss Daisy immediately regards Hoke with disdain and who, in turn, is not impressed with his employer’s patronizing tone and, he believes, her latent prejudice. Will they be able to overcome their differences?  

Driving Miss Daisy

Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States

          Placed in the Deep South in 1948, Driving Miss Daisy follows a rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow of seventy-two and her newly appointment chauffeur, Hoke, who is thoughtful black man. Miss Daisy immediately regards Hoke with disdain and who, in turn, is not impressed with his employer’s patronizing tone and, he believes, her latent prejudice. Will they be able to overcome their differences?  

Driving Miss Daisy

Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States

          Placed in the Deep South in 1948, Driving Miss Daisy follows a rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow of seventy-two and her newly appointment chauffeur, Hoke, who is thoughtful black man. Miss Daisy immediately regards Hoke with disdain and who, in turn, is not impressed with his employer’s patronizing tone and, he believes, her latent prejudice. Will they be able to overcome their differences?  

Cinema Under the Stars – Hocus Pocus

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

"Oh look, another glorious" Cinema Under the Stars! Join us INSIDE the Wagner Noël PAC theater for Cinema Under the Stars Halloween Edition; staring Hocus Pocus! At 6:45 PM anyone interested can participate in the costume parade across the stage before the movie starts! Enjoy free popcorn from Complex Community Federal Credit Union, Kendra Scott selling jewelry from their latest collection, and we will be hosting a costume parade at 6:45 PM on the stage of Wagner Noël PAC! Food trucks will be parked in the east parking lot from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Please note food trucks are independently operated, Wagner Noël PAC is not responsible for their pricing or service. Food Truck Line Up - More Trucks To Be Announced Odessa Charcuterie Rolled Ice Cream Marty G's Cajun Beef Cake Burger El Taco N Madre

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Read to Felix

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

Every Thursday in the Children’s Department at 4:00 p.m.

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Read to Felix

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

Every Thursday in the Children’s Department at 4:00 p.m.

MOVIE IN THE PARK

Centennial Park 200 W. Wall Street, Midland, TX, United States

Centennial Park will host a Movie in the Park sponsored by TSL. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Thank you, TSL, for your sponsorship & support!

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Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure

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

Join the PAW Patrol pups as they unleash their mighty superpowers in the all-new live show, PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" coming to MIDLAND/ODESSA! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of pup-spiration and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!

Art Tales: Stuck

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

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event designed for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to experience a beautifully illustrated story and a creative art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project that connects to the tale. Our featured book for this session is Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. Little ones will be entertained by the whimsical story of Floyd and his attempts to free his kite from a tree. After the story, children will get to participate in an art activity inspired by Floyd's 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!