West Texas Symphony with Barbara Padilla

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

Back by popular demand, we welcome the Mexican-American soprano, Barbara Padilla, whose on-stage presence and beautiful vocal prowess will captivate audiences of all musical tastes.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States

        Shakespeare’s most famous comedy entangles two worlds – the court of Athens and a mystical forest of magical creatures that lie just beyond the city’s walls.

Eddy Bareno

Dos Amigos 4700 N.Golder Ave, Odessa, TX, United States

¡Órale! Este sábado 5 de agosto, no te puedes perder una noche con madre en Restaurante Dos Amigos. Vamos a tener a #EddyBareno y su Excelencia tocando rolitas en vivo, y claro, nuestro DJ de casa pondrá el ambiente hasta que el cuerpo aguante. Cuándo: Sábado, 5 de agosto Dónde: Restaurante Dos Amigos ¡Aguas! No faltes, va a estar de poca. ¡Te esperamos para chuparse los dedos y bailar hasta que se nos acaben los zapatos! #NocheDeCumbión #RitmoYSabor #DosAmigos

Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce

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

Hailing from the Emerald City, Kate Voss got her start in the club scene in Seattle playingwith a variety of groups on piano. When her jazz studies were nearing an end, her musicalinterests could not be pinned down to a single genre, her teacher assigned her the title of"dilettante". Luckily for us all, that only inspired Kate to further explore other avenues formaking music and ultimately brought her to form Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce whichencompasses all the genres she loves. A true variety band, this act pulls from her variedbackground of jazz, blues, pop, country, western-swing, oldies, americana and rockabilly. Asa full-time musician, Voss has cultivated a stage presence that charms and delights folks anda voice that "Nails the authenticity of the era" with tunes from Brenda Lee to Nancy Sinatraand Patsy Cline to Ray Charles. Kate has been awarded "Vocalist of the Year" and"Ensemble of the Year" from Earshot Magazine and after her move to Wisconsin in 2021,was nominated for several WAMI awards including Female Vocalist of the year,Instrumentalist of the year, and Free Reed Player of the Year. As leader of this band, Katesings lead vocals, plays the Ukulele Bass, and occasionally plays melodica while staying […]

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States

        Shakespeare’s most famous comedy entangles two worlds – the court of Athens and a mystical forest of magical creatures that lie just beyond the city’s walls.

Adventures in Art: Papel Picado

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

The Ellen Noël Art Museum is excited to offer "Adventures in Art," an enriching art class designed for aspiring artists ages 6-12. This engaging program allows young creatives to explore their artistic talents through a combination of exhibition tours and hands-on studio projects. Classes are held from 2:30-4:30 PM, providing a perfect afternoon activity for budding artists. In our upcoming session, students will have the unique opportunity to tour the current exhibition featuring Guadalupe Hernandez’s stunning large-scale displays of papel picado. These intricate and colorful cut paper artworks will serve as the inspiration for the day's studio project. Participants will learn the traditional techniques of making their own papel picado, allowing them to connect with this beautiful and historic art form in a meaningful way. The cost for each class is $20, with advance, online registration required by noon Thursday, October 3rd. Due to limited class size, we encourage you to sign up soon to secure a spot for your young artist. This is a fantastic chance for children to develop their artistic skills, gain new insights from professional exhibits, and enjoy a fun, creative afternoon. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your child to embark on an […]

Distinguished Lecture Series – Ginger Hardage FREE ADMISSION

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

Join the Shepperd Leadership Institute for an inspiring evening with Ginger Hardage, renowned expert in corporate culture and former Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines, as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Texas Permian Basin. Ginger Hardage is celebrated for her leadership in building and sustaining the world-famous culture at Southwest Airlines, where she helped shape a workplace known for its employee-centric and customer-focused approach. Her insights into leadership, culture, and communication have made her a sought-after speaker and consultant for organizations aiming to foster an environment of trust, innovation, and engagement. In this lecture, Ginger will share her experiences and strategies for creating a thriving corporate culture, highlighting the importance of leadership, transparency, and employee empowerment. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge applicable to both personal and professional growth. This event is free and open to the public, thanks to the generous support of the Shepperd Inner Circle. Seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early.

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Read to Felix

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

Every Thursday in the Children’s Department at 4:00 p.m.

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Songwriter Concert & Workshop

Midland College 3600 N. Garfield Street, Midland, TX, United States

Love music? The Songwriter Concert & Workshop are FREE events open to the community. Hear from expert songwriters about methods of composition and develop/enhance your own songwriting skills. Whether you've been songwriting for years or new to the art, this weekend will be great for exploring your creativity and networking with fellow songwriters.

Malevo

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

MALEVO – the “South American Sensation” – was created by director, choreographer, and dancer, Matías Jaime. The Company has reenvisioned the Argentine dance of Malambo; taking what is a traditional Argentinian folkloric dance performed originally by Gauchos of the Pampas region and elevating it to a modern, avant-garde, and transgressive vision. While maintaining the great virility and dexterity of Malambo, the Company has elevated this traditional dance by fusing its classic technique with other styles such as Flamenco, and incorporating live percussion onstage. Set to a pulsating rhythm of drums, the choreography combines the use of boleadoras, a leather and stone hunting tool used by Gauchos, with fast leg movements, energetic zapateados (stomping), and quick cepillados (“brushing”/”scrubbing”). Exciting and dynamic shows where the dancers created a performance that not only pushes the Malambo style beyond its limits but gives audiences an extraordinary visual and sensory experience unlike any other. After being named “Cultural Ambassador of the National Identity of Argentina” and achieving numerous successes, including  shows and performances in Las Vegas, New York, Dubai, Paris, Qatar, France, Montecarlo, Spain, Saint Petersburg, Canada, London, and Moscow, as well as special invitation to participate with  Cirque du Soleil,  creates malambo choreographies for […]