An Evening with Dr. Abraham Verghese – ‘The Caring in Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities in a Technological Era’

Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series invites all to this special presentation by Dr. Abraham Verghese New York Times bestselling author practicing physician and Stanford University professor. Verghese is a prominent voice in medicine with a uniquely humanistic view of the future of healthcare. He received the National Humanities Medal from President Obama “for reminding us that the patient is the center of the medical enterprise.”  For 15 years Dr. Verghese was Vice Chair for the Theory & Practice of Medicine at Stanford University. Outside of healthcare he is best known as a phenomenally successful author. His first novel Cutting for Stone topped the New York Times bestseller list for over two years, was translated into more than twenty languages and is being adapted for film. Amazon named it one of its 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime. In 2023 he published his long-awaited second novel The Covenant of Water which debuted as a New York Times bestseller and remained on the list for several weeks.  His memoirs include the award-winning My Own Country and The Tennis Partner. Trained in infectious diseases and pulmonary medicine he has long been a top thinker in healthcare. His TED talk “A Doctor’s Touch” […]

Storytime: Numbers

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

1-2-3, do you think numbers can behave? Let’s find out in storytime today.

Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States

Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.

Toddler Tales Storytime – DOWNTOWN

Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States

Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.

Books and Babies

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Books and Babies is back again this week. Gather up your littles and join us for books, songs, and playtime.

SHANE SMITH & THE SAINTS

** THIS IS AN 18 AND UP EVENT! $10 minor upcharge. 18-20 year olds will have to pay $10 at the door. Anyone below the age of 18 will not be allowed entry. Ticket Prices: • General Admission – $26.00 / Day of Show $40.00 • Round Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $800.00 • Rectangle Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $850.00 • Couch Sectional (Price includes entry for 6 people) $850.00 Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance.

El Alfa

La Hacienda Event Center 12600 TX-191 Hwy, Midland, TX, United States

Snapology

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Snapology is back to visit us again with their robots and coding instruction. Come join us and see what you can make.

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Midland Festival Ballet Presents Firebird

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

Midland Festival Ballet presents not just one, but three exciting ballets! First, the rattling tambourines and rustling tutus of Nadia Thompson’s Grand Tarantella. Next, feel the rhythm and the rhyme with all the animals in Pearl Wamsley’s award winning contemporary ballet, The Incredible Petes. Finally, join Prince Ivan as his search for golden apples becomes a much grander adventure in the featured ballet, George Skibine’s The Firebird. This classic fairytale has it all: magical creatures, daring battles, an enchanted forest, an imprisoned princess - you don’t want to miss it. Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony.

Michael Feinstein in Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett featuring the Carnegie Hall Big Band – Free Event

Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

The Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series presents Michael Feinstein as he brings to life Big Band Celebrations and the Tony Bennett legacy.  Supported by the Carnegie Hall Big Band, Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound. Free Event Because of the geneous endowment bestowed to Midland College by the late Phyllis and Bob Cowan, this event is FREE.  Tickets are not required for general admission seating.  Preferred seating is available for Friends of the Series and Midland College Distinguished Donors ($1,000 minimum donation in 2025). Contact the Midland College Foundation, (432) 685-4526, for more information about preferred seating opportunities. About the Performance The performance will feature hits such as "Because of You," "Rags to Riches," "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "The Best is Yet To Come," "I Get a Kick Out of You," "Stranger in Paradise" and many more.  Feinstein's dynamic interpretations, coupled with the grandeur of the big band, will create an unforgettable night that honors the legacy of Tony Bennett in all its glory. Michael Feinstein's close friendship with Tony Bennett adds a profound layer to this tribute, as their […]

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Midland Festival Ballet Presents Firebird

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

Midland Festival Ballet presents not just one, but three exciting ballets! First, the rattling tambourines and rustling tutus of Nadia Thompson’s Grand Tarantella. Next, feel the rhythm and the rhyme with all the animals in Pearl Wamsley’s award winning contemporary ballet, The Incredible Petes. Finally, join Prince Ivan as his search for golden apples becomes a much grander adventure in the featured ballet, George Skibine’s The Firebird. This classic fairytale has it all: magical creatures, daring battles, an enchanted forest, an imprisoned princess - you don’t want to miss it. Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony.

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Adult Coloring Group – CENTENNIAL

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States

Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.