Book Talk: The Art of Vanishing
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Book Talk is a casual, conversation-based program where readers come together to discuss selected books connected to art, creativity, or museum themes. Whether you’ve read every page or just want to listen in, Book Talk is a welcoming space to share thoughts, ask questions, and explore new perspectives with fellow readers.
Join us for this edition of Book Talk as we dive into The Art of Vanishing—a stunning debut novel about a museum employee and a mysterious man in a masterpiece hanging on the wall. This beautifully written love story explores time, art, and the transformative power of connection.
Enjoy thoughtful conversation, light snacks, and a welcoming space for readers ages 18 and up. Whether you’ve read the whole book or just want to listen in, all are welcome!

Toddler Tales Storytime - CENTENNIAL
2025-11-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-31 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-07 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, 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
2025-11-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-31 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-07 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States

Art Tales: Home
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, 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 Home by Carson Ellis. Young attendees will be entertained by an imaginative book about the the many possibilities of home. 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!

NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET 2025
2025-11-19 18:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET 2025

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

November 19, 2025 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM

BRAND NEW MAP Stage is now located at the top of this map

TICKET PRICES $95.79 – $44.29
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Reserved Seating
GROUP (10+) $112.27 – $37.08
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**Group rate not applicable to Platinum Package

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
2025-11-19 19:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make memories your family will cherish forever. Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget. Get tickets today!

MidAtlantic Men
2025-11-20 19:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Please note for all events we have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x6x12″ or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x3x5″. This policy includes diaper bags.
Introducing the MidAtlantic Men a mesmerizing trio who’ve dazzled audiences on Broadway stages with their captivating vocals and magnetic charm. Comprising two endearing Americans and one witty Brit, they’ve set out on a musical quest to settle a timeless debate: which side of the pond, Britain or the US, truly has the superior tunes? Dive into an auditory adventure as they bring iconic hits from legends like Elvis, The Beatles, Madonna, and Queen to life, seamlessly weaving in classics from Elton John, Billy Joel, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and more. As they blend their voices in harmonious perfection, their playful banter and delightful humor have left audiences around the world entertained and enthralled. The MidAtlantic Men finally settle the score…. who does it better?”
This group have toured the planet and first met on the stages of London and Broadway where they continue to delight crowds when they aren’t together as MidAtlantic Men. Notable credits like Les Miserables, American Idiot, Dear Evan Hansen, Sweeney Todd and Billy Elliot to name just a few. The trio also have the unique honor of having performed concerts on every continent, including Antarctica. Currently, they all reside in NYC and, despite their different accents, have formed a bond over their love of performing. Not only are they singers in the MidAtlantic Men, but they are “multi-hyphenates” in their own right with talents ranging from voiceovers (the voice of Burger King and Covergirl), film acting (Billions, Nurse Jackie), composing original off-Broadway musicals (I Love My Family But…), writing and comedy (UCB

Odessa Shakespeare Festival
2025-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | The Globe of the Great Southwest, 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa, TX, 79761, United States
Texas Shakespeare Festival returns to Odessa Nov 17–21 with daily student shows. Email hello@odessaarts.org to attend. Public shows: Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits on Nov 21 & Julius Caesar on Nov 22. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
2025 Odessa Shakespeare Festival – Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits
Join us for a memorable evening at the Odessa Shakespeare Festival – Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits! Immerse yourself in the timeless words and captivating stories of the legendary playwright, William Shakespeare.
On Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7 PM, we invite you to gather at the enchanting 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa, TX 79761. Get ready to be transported to a world of love, tragedy, and comedy as we present some of Shakespeare’s most beloved works.
From the passionate romance of Romeo and Juliet to the hilarious antics of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this event promises to be a celebration of Shakespeare’s greatest hits. Our talented cast will bring these iconic characters to life, delivering performances that will leave you mesmerized.
Whether you’re a long-time fan of Shakespeare or new to his works, this event is perfect for all. Join us as we pay tribute to the Bard’s enduring legacy and revel in the beauty of his language and storytelling.
Grab your friends and family, and mark your calendars for the Odessa Shakespeare Festival – Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits. We look forward to seeing you there!

Joe Bonamassa
2025-11-21 20:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, the set list for this show will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favorites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with 28 number 1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history). Bonamassa’s career in the music industry has built steadily over the years and is only gaining more momentum.

Watch the music video for Shake This Ground from Joe’s upcoming studio album, Breakthrough available soon at jbonamassa.com.

Odessa Shakespeare Festival- Julius Caesar
2025-11-22 19:00 - 20:30 | The Globe of the Great Southwest, 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa, TX, 79761, United States
Experience Julius Caesar like never before as the Texas Shakespeare Festival brings this gripping political tragedy to life at the historic Globe Theatre at Odessa College.
A highlight of the 2025 Odessa Shakespeare Festival, this live performance takes place in a venue unlike any other—a faithful replica of William Shakespeare’s original 1599 Globe Theatre.
Set in ancient Rome, Julius Caesar explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal as senators plot to assassinate Caesar to save the republic, only to unleash chaos and civil war. The play’s iconic lines, moral complexity, and dramatic intensity remain strikingly relevant today. This is a rare opportunity to witness professional Shakespearean theatre in an authentic setting that evokes the experience of 16th-century London.
This is your chance to see one of the Bard’s most powerful works performed by some of Texas’s finest classical actors, live and on stage, where Shakespeare himself would feel right at home.

Mrs. Doubtfire
2025-12-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Midland/Odessa in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

The Nutcracker
2025-12-20 14:00, 2025-12-20 19:30, 2025-12-21 14:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Epic battles, lands made of sweets, living toys and even fairies, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!
Since 1994, Midland Festival Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker has been a culmination of the community’s effort and talent. While MFB facilitates the production, the cast is comprised of over a hundred students from dance studios all over West Texas. (Midland, Odessa, Andrews, Greenwood, even Big Spring!) The principal roles are filled by dancers from premiere professional ballet companies across the country, a treat for both the students and the audience. (Guests TBA.) Live orchestral accompaniment, provided by the West Texas Symphony, takes the performance to another level.
Experience the magic and make Midland Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker part of your holiday plans!

The Nutcracker
2025-12-20 14:00 - 2025-12-21 14:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Tickets for Midland Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker are now on sale!

December 20 & 21, 2025
📍 Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Tickets

Epic battles, lands made of sweets, living toys, and fairies—there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!

Since 1994, The Nutcracker has been a cherished community tradition, brought to life by over a hundred students from dance studios across West Texas, including Midland, Odessa, Andrews, Greenwood, and Big Spring.

Author Event with Brandon Thomason Ector County Library
2026-01-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Ector County Library
Join us for a special evening with local author Brandon Thomason, writer of the deeply emotional and psychological novel Of Wolves & Butterflies. Brandon will share insights into the story’s themes, his writing process, and the real-life experiences that helped shape the book. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the author, ask questions, and have their copies signed. Whether you have already read the book or are discovering it for the first time, this event offers a meaningful chance to connect with the heart behind the story.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more info on the author, please visit:
https://brandonthomasonauthor.com/
