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  • The Leaf Connection

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Visual Arts

    DATES: Now through Aug. 24 TIMES: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission. The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1,000 ceramic pieces, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity. During the course of the exhibit, local artist Mary Meyer will periodically add new ceramic leaves as more people contribute observations on iNaturalist. The Garden invites guests to engage with this distinctive art installation, offering a captivating opportunity to reconnect with nature. Exhibition unavailable during private events. Mary Meyer is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work utilizes systems of carved components that investigate the intimate connections between community and botanicals. Originally trained in stone carving, she is drawn to meditative processes and materials such as clay, wood and metal that foster the intuitive exploration of form. Meyer has lived in Arizona for more than 28 years. She holds a BFA in sculpture from Arizona State University where she studied foundry casting methods and metalworking. She completed her graduate studies […]

  • My Ancestor’s Memories Become My Creative Instincts: Doylene H. Land

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

    Doylene H. Land attributes her love for wide-open spaces to her lifelong residence in West Texas. The region’s desert landscape, expansive sky, and ever-changing clouds have captivated her since childhood, with the flat, stark horizon holding a special fascination for her. This linear horizon frequently appears in her oil paintings, where she blends cherished everyday objects with natural elements to create personal visual narratives. She is most known for her oil paintings as well as her installation art, which feature her ancestral influences that have affected her life as an artist.

  • (HALF-DAY CAMP) Photographing Wright with Photographer Andrew Pielage

    Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    Date:  June 9-13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Price: Youth $250 Member $225 This camp is recommended for ages 12-17. The architecture of Taliesin West is the backdrop for a weeklong photographic journey. Photographer Andrew Pielage will guide students in capturing the Sonoran Desert and UNESCO World Heritage site around them. Students learn the tools needed to best utilize a DSLR camera including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, while applying creative approaches to composition, image framing, and the challenges of light and shadow. Students must provide their own fully manual camera and corresponding USB cable. It is highly encouraged that students provide their own laptop for editing photographs. 

  • Summer Camp – Advanced Architecture: Creating for Clients

    Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    Date:  June 9-13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Price: Youth $400 Member $360 This camp is recommended for ages 12-16. Campers become junior architects! We’ll discuss how to design for tricky environments, landscapes, and clients. Mimicking the design process architects follow, campers will create fully detailed architectural models of innovative structures they dream up. This camp also features an architect guest speaker to share about their career. No previous camp or architecture experience is required.  Daily lunch is included in this camp.   At the conclusion of the week, families and friends will be invited to Taliesin West to see a showcase of the campers’ work! 

  • Blue October: Argue With A Tree 2025 Tour

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

      Blue October, the Houston-born, San Marcos, Texas-based alternative rock band, has become a beacon of emotional transparency and artistic transformation. Led by Justin Furstenfeld (vocals, guitar, songwriter) and joined by Jeremy Furstenfeld (drums, percussion), Ryan Delahoussaye (violin, mandolin, piano, backing vocals), Matt Noveskey (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Steve Schiltz (lead guitar), the multi-platinum group is known for their deeply personal lyrics, cinematic soundscapes, and electrifying live performances. With over a billion streams and eighteen Top 40 singles, including hits like “Hate Me,” “Into the Ocean,” “Oh My My,” and “I Hope You’re Happy,” Blue October has cultivated a fiercely loyal global fanbase. From their platinum-certified album Foiled (2006) to the uplifting optimism of Home (2016) and the reflective poignancy of This Is What I Live For (2020), Blue October’s catalog chronicles a remarkable journey through struggle, redemption, and hope. Justin Furstenfeld’s advocacy for mental health and recovery has further cemented the band’s legacy as a voice for resilience, inspiring fans worldwide with his openness about addiction and sobriety, most notably captured in the acclaimed documentary Get Back Up. Hailed for their unparalleled ability to connect and inspire through music, Blue October’s live performances are a testament to the […]

  • Frozen Jr.

    Basin Theatre Works 310 W. 42nd Street, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    This summer, dive into the magical world of Frozen Jr. summer camp. In Frozen Jr. follow the beloved sisters, Anna and Elsa, as they navigate love, friendship and the journey to embracing one's true self, all set against the stunning back drop of Arendelle. This camp is for Jr. High and High School students. Don't miss the chance to participate in the camps by registering below. Tickets for performances will be available soon.

  • DPS Foundation BBQ Cook-off ft. Wade Bowen

    The Tailgate Midland 4401 N Big Spring, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    **THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT! Ticket Prices: • General Admission All Day Pass - $30.00 / Day of Show $40.00 • Concert Only Pass - $20.00 / Day of Show $25.00 • Standing VIP ticket (All day)  $75.00 / Day of Show $85.00 • Couch Sectional (Price includes entry for 8 people) $1,500.00 • Rectangle Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $1,400.00 • Round Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $1,300.00 • Table for 4 (Price includes entry for 4 people) $700.00 *Interested in particicating as a cooking team or sponsoring this event? Please reach out to ariel@thetailgatemidland.com for more information!  Doors at 1pm. Cook-off from 1pm-7pm. Concert only passes will be allowed entry at 7pm. Winners of cook-off will be announced between 7:30-8:30pm. Music starts at 8:30pm. Event ends at 11:30pm. Clear bag policy. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds. Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance. 

  • Desert Sol

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    DATE: April 22, May 13 TIME: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission Experience healing and mindful activities that deepen your connection with nature and rejuvenate your soul. Immerse yourself in music, art and community as you embark on a journey toward balance and fulfillment. April 22 | Earth Day 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ullman Terrace Celebrate Earth Day at the Garden and learn about fun ways to make your old clothes feel new again! Bring an old t-shirt or denim jacket for a fun (and complimentary) clothing up-cycle activity. May 13 | Full Moon Ceremony Ullman Terrace 6-9 p.m. Connect your mind and body to the power of the full moon with this traditional ceremony hosted by Karla Vergopia. The ceremony will start promptly at 7 p.m. and late arrivals are discouraged.

  • 2025 Pots n Prints National Juried Exhibition

    Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery 4901 E. Univsersity Blvd, Odessa, United States
    Museum

    Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery Charles A. Sorber Visual Arts Studios presents the 2025 Pots n Prints National Juried Exhibition! This is free and open to the public. Juror: Laura Huckaby (San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts) Exhibition Dates: June 14 - August 31 Closing Reception: August 28, 5–7pm Summer Gallery Hours: Mon-Thu: 8am–5:30pm Friday: 8am–12pm

  • Summer Camp – Shaping a City: Urban Planning

    Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    Date:  July 14-18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Price: Youth $400 Member $360 This camp is recommended for ages 12-16. What does a community need to be healthy, safe, and beautiful? In the 1930’s, Frank Lloyd Wright tried to answer those questions and planned a community called Broadacre City. Using Wright’s work as inspiration, campers will work together to create their own planned city. They will create an architectural model of a commercial, residential, or industrial building in their imaginary community.   Daily lunch is included in this camp.   At the conclusion of the week, families and friends will be invited to Taliesin West to see a showcase of the campers’ work! 

  • Create Playdate; June 2025

    Recurring
    Phoenix Art Museum 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Museum

    Create Playdate Want to make art inspired by your favorite Phoenix Art Museum works on view? Create Playdate offers young artists a hands-on maker experience during their visit through our mobile, in-gallery art cart. Each week’s Create Playdate offers a fresh and fun theme featuring an artwork on view, an art making activity to do at the Museum, and kids’ projects to extend the fun at home! Create Playdate is included in general admission and no registration is required. Drop in any Saturday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. June 2025 Saturday, June 7, 14, 21, 28 | 11 AM – 3 PM American fashion designer Anna Sui reinvented pop culture fashion with her signature rock-and-roll romantic label in the 1990s and has remained a design icon ever since. Sui’s unique approach to creating narratives through her work is legendary: a self-taught historian of culture, art, and fashion, she samples music, books, exhibitions, movies, time periods, photography, and art movements in her designs. Inspired by the exhibition The World of Anna Sui, visitors will have an opportunity to create their own fashion designs using fashion plates and colored pencils. Programs take place onsite in the galleries at Phoenix Art Museum. […]

  • DREW FISH BAND

    The Venue at Live Oak 3201 Elkins Rd, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    🎶 Live Oak Events Presents: The Drew Fish Band 🎶 Get ready for a high-energy, fun-loving night with The Drew Fish Band! With several albums under his belt and a recent collaboration with five-time Grammy winner Adam Odor, Drew’s raw, real sound will keep you on your feet all night! 🎸🔥 📅 Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025🎶 Show Starts: 7:00 PM  📍 Location: The Venue at Live Oak, 3201 Elkins Rd, Midland, TX🎟️ Rain or Shine Event – No Refunds  🕒 Doors Open: 5:30 PM Don’t miss out on an unforgettable night of country music with Drew’s unforgettable style! For tickets and info:🌐 www.liveoak.events📞 (432) 219-7922 #DrewFishBand #LiveMusic #MidlandTX #LiveOakEvents #CountryMusic #GoodVibes #ConcertTime