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  • Silverton Powerhouse Art Exhibit

    Allison Fine Arts Building McCormick Gallery 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, Texas
    Public Art

    The Midland College Art Department invites you to experience works by the Silverton, Colorado Powerhouse Art Guild.  The exhibit is displayed August 21-September 29 in the Allison Fine Arts Building McCormick Gallery.  Gallery hours are 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Monday through Friday and 8:00 am-5:00 pm on Friday.  There is no fee to view the exhibit. The Silverton Powerhouse Art Guild is an eclectic group of artists who's mutual purpose is the aesthetic, educational and cultural betterment of the surrounding community. Operating out of Silverton's historic powerhouse building in the iconic San Juan Mountain Range, the Powerhouse Art guild represents a creative presence that offers a variety of unique content--not just active ceramics production from occupant members, but academically immersive opportunities for local inhabitants, such as pottery master classes and regular resident guest artists. The Powerhouse Art Guild seeks to further the positive creative trajectory that is intent on making Silverton, Colorado even more of an artistic, cultural destination. ABOUT THE POWERHOUSE The Silverton Powerhouse was built in 1906 as a first-of-its-kind, centralized power station for mines across the San Juan Mountains. Using hydroelectric power generated by the Animas River in Rockwood Canyon, the Powerhouse was the transfer station that supplied […]

  • Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall · Exhibit opens

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

    Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:00 AM- Sunday, November 26, 2023 5:00 PM Sophie Blackall is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator. Blackall’s artistry originated with drawing in the sand on the beaches of her childhood home in Australia. Her skills and passion grew until she earned a Bachelor of Design with honors in Sydney in 1992. In the following years, she drew robotic figures for amusement parks, lent her hands to a DIY television show, and produced a household hints column. She has illustrated over 30 children’s books and created one book for adults. Curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall, showcases examples of the 30 illustrated artworks for her children’s books that she created. On display starting September 13 to November 26, 2023. Free and open to the public.

  • Conversations in Fine Art: Cinema

    Arts Council of Midland 806 S. Main Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Talk series and BYO bag lunch Purchase tickets at conversations-in-fine-art-cinema

  • Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert

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

    An all-new national tour is coming Wagner Noël PAC on September 20th which will bring fans a whole new way to experience their favorite box office hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The Academy Award-winning film from Sony Pictures Animation will be accompanied by a live orchestra, band and turntables with a scratch DJ playing music from the score and soundtrack. Joining the tour is The Broadway Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra. Emily Marshall will serve as the tour’s conductor. PREMIUM SEATING $79.00 (Orchestra Center Rows B-H) RESERVED SEATING $64.00 - $39.00 GROUP (10+) - 10% OFF RESERVED PRICE (Not applicable to Premium Seating) Once you cart all seats, select Group (10+) from the drop down for each seat. Please note for all events after January 1, 2022, we will have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x12x6" or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x5". This policy includes diaper bags. https://spiderverseinconcert.com

  • Art Talk

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

    Thursday, September 21, 2023 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Spend the evening enjoying a discussion of selected work from the Ellen Noël Art Museum’s collection. Get the chance to view, analyze, and discuss an artwork using visual thinking strategies. Small groups can be accommodated. · FREE

  • Rhythm & Booze: A Dueling Piano Event

    Midland Shared Spaces 3500 North A Street #1100, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    We are excited to bring back by popular demand Rhythm & Booze: A Dueling Piano Event! This year’s event will take place under the tent at Midland Shared Spaces on Thursday, September 21 at 7 p.m. Sing and laugh your way through an unforgettable evening featuring guest artists Felix & Fingers. Get your favorite song played during this exciting and impromptu show – you never know what will happen at Rhythm & Booze. Make a ‘note’-able difference by supporting the event as a sponsor! Sponsorships include reserved seating for 8 guests, food and open bar, your name or logo displayed prominently to an engaged audience – and the perfect seats to enjoy the show! We anticipate that the event will sell out through sponsor tables before tickets go on sale to the general public, so reserve your sponsorship today! Join us to raise the roof while we raise funds toward our organization’s mission to enhance nonprofit efficiency, provide affordable workspace and back-office services, and foster collaborations that better serve the nonprofits and people of Midland County. Seating is limited and will go quickly! Reserve your table for this unforgettable evening today!  We can't wait to see you under the tent […]

  • Art a la Carte

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

    Saturday, September 23, 2023 1:30 PM-3:30 PM  Join us on the Museum Patio for Art a la Carte, a fun, free, art-filled day for the whole community that kicks off all of our upcoming educational events, classes, and workshops. Visit the exhibit, “Hello Sophie!”. Enjoy art stations and special visits from community friends such as *UTPB’s Pots and Prints, Odessa High School Orchestra and Harp Ensemble and the ECISD Early Childhood Program. · Drawing in conjunction with Art Activities and special guests. · 1:30-3:30. · FREE

  • Tall City Blues Fest 2023

    The Destination 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland, TX
    Music

    Headlining this year's Fest is Chicago-based, Guy King along with five other performers that will be featured, including an encore performance by Eddie Austin & The Review. For a complete line-up of performers, go to tallcitybluesfest.com. In perfect fashion with the blues, this year’s Tall City Blues Fest will be held at the The Destination's Old Lumberyard located at 1705 W. Industrial in Midland. The Old Lumberyard is formerly a lumberyard long ago abandoned, but since repurposed and revamped with a juke joint vibe to be one of Midland’s coolest, most eclectic outdoor venues, accented with gems of days gone past. Gates will open at 4 PM and first performance starts at 5 PM. This year's Fest will also host a food truck court, a vendor marketplace and artist booths.

    $25