Michael Feinstein in Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett featuring the Carnegie Hall Big Band – Free Event

Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

The Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series presents Michael Feinstein as he brings to life Big Band Celebrations and the Tony Bennett legacy.  Supported by the Carnegie Hall Big Band, Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound. Free Event Because of the geneous endowment bestowed to Midland College by the late Phyllis and Bob Cowan, this event is FREE.  Tickets are not required for general admission seating.  Preferred seating is available for Friends of the Series and Midland College Distinguished Donors ($1,000 minimum donation in 2025). Contact the Midland College Foundation, (432) 685-4526, for more information about preferred seating opportunities. About the Performance The performance will feature hits such as "Because of You," "Rags to Riches," "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "The Best is Yet To Come," "I Get a Kick Out of You," "Stranger in Paradise" and many more.  Feinstein's dynamic interpretations, coupled with the grandeur of the big band, will create an unforgettable night that honors the legacy of Tony Bennett in all its glory. Michael Feinstein's close friendship with Tony Bennett adds a profound layer to this tribute, as their […]

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Midland Festival Ballet Presents Firebird

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

Midland Festival Ballet presents not just one, but three exciting ballets! First, the rattling tambourines and rustling tutus of Nadia Thompson’s Grand Tarantella. Next, feel the rhythm and the rhyme with all the animals in Pearl Wamsley’s award winning contemporary ballet, The Incredible Petes. Finally, join Prince Ivan as his search for golden apples becomes a much grander adventure in the featured ballet, George Skibine’s The Firebird. This classic fairytale has it all: magical creatures, daring battles, an enchanted forest, an imprisoned princess - you don’t want to miss it. Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony.

Alton Brown Live Last Bite

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

Alton Brown Live: Last Bite Alton Brown Live: Last Bite, the famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, sings some of his funny food songs, and in general offers a culinary variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen.  

Brit Floyd Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary

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

Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2025 with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album ‘Wish You Were Here’, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics. Released in 1975 and featuring four of the band’s most beloved loved songs, ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond, ‘Welcome to the Machine’, ‘Have a Cigar’ and the title track, ‘Wish You Were Here’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time. The 2 and a half hour plus show will also feature classic tracks from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalogue of albums, including the Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, The Division Bell, Meddle and much more. Taking to the stage to perform note for note renditions of all these classic Pink Floyd tracks is the band of musicians that audiences have become to love and respect worldwide over the years, featuring long time guitarist/lead vocalist and musical director Damian Darlington and bassist/lead vocalist Ian Cattell as well as the other expert musicians that have joined the ranks of Brit Floyd over the course of the last decade. Having performed over […]