• The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Bored Teachers Studios, the #1 teacher-entertainment platform, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they're all joining comic forces on stage for a night of laughter you do not want to miss. Put that red pen down, call your teacher besties, and come burn off some of that stress from the school year! Put the lesson planning aside, set that red pen down, and come burn off the stress from the school year! Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.

  • Pretty Woman The Musical

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Brought to the stage by lead producer Paula Wagner, the show features an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. Are you ready to fall in love all over again? Please note for this performance: Will contain adult content Will run 2 hrs & 25 mins, including a 15 min intermission

  • Passive Program: Superhero Scavenger Hunt – February 1st – 29th

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    **Ongoing monthly activity available at the Children’s circulation desk** This month’s passive program is a Superhero Scavenger Hunt! Stop by and participate in the Children’s Department Superhero Scavenger Hunt! All participants will receive a surprise! Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Department

  • First Friday – Meet the Author of The Cloak Society Trilogy, Jeramey Kraatz

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Meet the Author of The Cloak Society trilogy and Space Runners: The Moon Platoon, Jeramey Kraatz. Mr. Kraatz will be at the Ector County Library on the first floor from 5 pm until 6:30 pm. Mr. Kraatz will be signing copies of The Cloak Society, the first book in the trilogy.

  • One Book One Basin – Create a Comic Book Class with Artist Caleb Mendes – Session Three

    Ector County Library
    Visual Arts

    Join us for an exciting event, "One Book, One Basin - Create A Comic Course," happening on Saturday, January 20, 2024 through February 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM. This in-person gathering will take place at the Ector County Library and Midland County Library, where instructor Caleb Mendes and aspiring artists will come together to explore the wonderful world of comic creation. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we dive into the art of crafting captivating comics. This course aims to inspire and guide participants through the process of developing their own unique comic strips. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event offers something for everyone. During this interactive course, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced comic creators, exchange ideas with fellow participants, and gain valuable insights into the comic industry. We'll cover various aspects of comic creation, including character development, storytelling techniques, panel layouts, and more. January 20 (Ector County Library): Simple figure drawing. Loose shapes to help get a feel for how the body works, but not get too deep into anatomy. Crash course. January 27 (Midland County Library): Narrative and Character. We’ll design a single character as a group with a […]

  • West Texas Symphony Spotlight – Masterworks Series

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

    Ben Fairfield, Trumpet Trumpet Concerto - JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 5 - FRANZ SCHUBERT This annual event features one of your very own orchestra musicians, co-principal trumpet Ben Fairfield!

  • UT Permian Basin Shepperd Leadership Institute Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Michael Chabon -Free Event

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

    Join UT Permian Basin's Shepperd Leadership Institute for the Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Michael Chabon! Michael Chabon is a Pulitzer Prize-winning Novelist Author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. This is a free event thanks to our generous donors in the Shepperd Inner Circle. Open to the community.