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Con Cariño Art Exhibition

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

Guadalupe Hernandez is a Texas-based artist who earned his MFA from Houston Baptist University in 2021. Hernandez was born in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, before relocating to Pleasanton, TX, a small city south of San Antonio, in 1998. Despite the move to the United States, Hernandez maintained a deep connection to his Mexican heritage and customs through time-honored familial traditions. This exhibit pays homage to his parents who left their homeland in search of a brighter future for their family. The accompanying pieces in this collection weave together fragments of their journey and the various forms of labor they undertook to provide their children with the opportunities they were denied. Con Cariño translates to “with love” or “with care” Central to Hernandez’s practice is the use of chisels and punches, which wield a dual significance in this body of work. The physicality of using the chisel—he believes—mirrors the repetitive and labor-intensive endeavors of his parents. The level of skill, precision, and care required to produce these delicate designs serve as a visual representation of his love and admiration for the sacrifices his parents made. A few of Hernandez's most recent accomplishments include the Nest Heritage Craft Prize for his […]

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!

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Texas Sounds & Cities Conference

Cactus Theater 1812 Buddy Holly Ave, Lubbock, TX, United States

Join the City of Lubbock, the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation, the Lubbock Music Advisory Committee, and the Office of the Governor's Texas Music Office for the 6th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference in Lubbock, TX November 6-8, 2024! This two-day conference will include panel discussions on Texas music scene development, conversations about potential state-wide collaboration between the certified communities, as well as conversations spotlighting economic development best practices which in turn lead to increased music tourism and music scene cohesion. This yearly conference is a time for our Music Friendly Texas Certified Communities to come together and learn from each other. Music Friendly Texas Community Liaisons are invited to present updates from their respective programs. There will be time for round table discussions to learn from the successes and challenges of their fellow certified communities.

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Texas Sounds & Cities Conference

Cactus Theater 1812 Buddy Holly Ave, Lubbock, TX, United States

Join the City of Lubbock, the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation, the Lubbock Music Advisory Committee, and the Office of the Governor's Texas Music Office for the 6th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference in Lubbock, TX November 6-8, 2024! This two-day conference will include panel discussions on Texas music scene development, conversations about potential state-wide collaboration between the certified communities, as well as conversations spotlighting economic development best practices which in turn lead to increased music tourism and music scene cohesion. This yearly conference is a time for our Music Friendly Texas Certified Communities to come together and learn from each other. Music Friendly Texas Community Liaisons are invited to present updates from their respective programs. There will be time for round table discussions to learn from the successes and challenges of their fellow certified communities.

STORY & COLORING TIME W/ PARK STAFF

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

Date: Nov 14, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location(s): Stage Pavilion Category(s): Education Come out and have some fun with the Centennial Park staff! We will have story time, coloring and cookies under the Stage Pavilion. We hope to see you there!

Art Tales: My Name is Elizabeth!

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 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 My Name Is Elizabeth! by Anika Dunklee. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of Elizabeth, a little girl with a big personality, who loves her name just the way it is. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by Elizabeth’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!

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Freshman, Sophomore Juried Arts Exhibition

UTPB

Join us November 21st (5 - 7PM) for the UTPB Freshman & Sophomore Student Art Show, exhibiting works created by students in freshman and sophomore-level art classes from the past year. It's a fantastic opportunity to see the creativity and talent emerging at UTPB! The juror for this year's show is Michael Hubbard, an accomplished artist and instructor at Midland College. Come support these up-and-coming artists, enjoy their work, and connect with the creative community!

West Texas Art Guild

Civic Center 157 W 2nd St,, Colorando City, TX, United States

STORY & COLORING TIME W/ PARK STAFF

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

Date: Nov 25, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location(s): Stage Pavilion Category(s): Education Come out and have some fun with the Centennial Park staff! We will have story time, coloring and cookies under the Stage Pavilion. We hope to see you there!

STORY & COLORING TIME W/ PARK STAFF

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

Date: Dec 10, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location(s): Stage Pavilion Category(s): Education Come out and have some fun with the Centennial Park staff! We will have story time, coloring and cookies under the Stage Pavilion. We hope to see you there!

Recurring

Freshman, Sophomore Juried Arts Exhibition

UTPB

Join us November 21st (5 - 7PM) for the UTPB Freshman & Sophomore Student Art Show, exhibiting works created by students in freshman and sophomore-level art classes from the past year. It's a fantastic opportunity to see the creativity and talent emerging at UTPB! The juror for this year's show is Michael Hubbard, an accomplished artist and instructor at Midland College. Come support these up-and-coming artists, enjoy their work, and connect with the creative community!

Dog Man: The Musical

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

Adapted from the DOG MAN series of books by Dave Pilkey. TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it's time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be? With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters. The show is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, who collaborated on the Emmy-winning series Peg + Cat on PBS, TheaterWorksUSA’s Click, Clack, Moo, and Clifford The Big Red […]