• 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.

  • Septemberfest

    Recurring
    Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, United States
    Humanities

    This Museum of the Southwest's annual arts festival has been going on for over 50 years! Located in the Midland Historic District, shop artists’ booths featuring everything from jewelry and blown glass to oil paintings and ceramics—all on the front lawn of the historic Turner Mansion.  SeptemberFest is much more than an outdoor shopping experience. Bring the entire family and enjoy music, entertainment, and local food vendors! Friday Preview Party starts at 6:00 p.m. Gates open to ticketed guest at 7:00 p.m. Free Saturday and Sunday admission!

  • Beth Turner

    Press Cafe 4400 Parks Legado Rd, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    Beth Turner at Press Cafe (TX) Enjoy live music by touring musician Beth Turner, as well as delicious brunch! Come on out Saturday, September 30th from 9 am to 12 pm to Press Cafe in Odessa, TX! Beth Turner is a dynamic singer-songwriter from Virginia Beach. Ranging from pop, rock, and alternative to jazz, blues, R&B, and soul, she combines her world travels and life experiences to create a musical experience that resonates with a wide variety of listeners. Her resonant vocals meet a percussive take on your favorite hits, mingled with some upbeat original music, to deliver a show that's sure to leave you dancing.

  • West Texas Heritage Festival – A Fusion of Culture

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

    Join Basin PBS as they host, on September 30, 2023, at Centennial Park Midland, for the most anticipated cultural celebration of the year – the West Texas Heritage Festival - A Fusion of Culture! Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures right here in the heart of the Permian Basin. Experience an unforgettable journey through food, art, wares, clothing, and paintings brought to you by participating groups, who will showcase and sell their beautiful creations. Be captivated by breathtaking performance art on the Centennial Park stage, as talented groups bring their heritage to life. But wait, there's more! Stick around when Los Lonely Boys return to the Permian Basin! Don’t miss them when they take the Centennial Park stage beginning at 7pm for a FREE concert!

  • Art Tales

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

    Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to visit every other Wednesday for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. · FREE

  • New Date – “Los Las Masters” Zagar – Ramos

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

    Spanish: First Row Productions & Elite Entertainment Presentan “LOS MAS MASTERS” Tour de Comedia con José Luis Zagar “La Garantía del buen humor” y Rogelio Ramos “El Master de la Comedia”. Dos de los más grandes comediantes por primera vez juntos visitando mas de 20 ciudades en toda la Union Americana. English: Elite Entertainment & First Row Productions present “LOS MAS MASTERS” Latin Comedy Tour with comedian Jose Luis Zagar “La Garantia del buen humor” and Rogelio Ramos “El Master de la Comedia”. Two of Mexico’s biggest standup comedy stars together for the first time in the U.S. visiting more than 20 cities in this comedy tour. The comedy show is performed in Spanish