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Celebration of the Arts

Bush Convention Center 105 N. Main Street, Midland, TX, United States

Celebration of the Arts (COA), organized by the Arts Council of Midland, returns for our 39th year! COA is the cornerstone fine art, fine craft event in the Permian Basin, and is the longest running downtown event in Midland, Texas. COA has a strong reputation locally, with community support year after year, and draws out of town visitors. The festival hosts local entertainers and performers, non-profit organizations, family-friendly activities, and special events throughout the weekend. On Friday evening, we hold a ticketed Premier Party showcasing our juried visual artists to sponsors and ticketed guests. On the following Saturday & Sunday, the festival opens to the general public. Beat the heat inside the air conditioned Bush Convention Center and enjoy a great time with the family!   Premiere Party:  Friday, July 21, 2023  |  7 - 10PM  |  Ticketed EventFestival Day: Saturday, July 22, 2023  |  10AM - 5PM  |  Free AdmissionFestival Day: Sunday, July 23, 2023  |  Noon - 5PM  |  Free Admission Come one, Come all! Get your tickets and join us on the evening of July 21 for a three-ring good time of pure entertainment at our Premier Party! Enjoy a wide assortment of heavy hors d’ oeuvres […]

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Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts

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

SUMMER SUNDAY LAWN CONCERT SERIES Each summer we invite you to grab a lawn chair, cooler, and friends and join us June and July, on the front lawn of the historic Turner Mansion for our FREE Summer Sunday Lawn Concert series. ** NO CONCERT ON JULY 2nd** Guests are welcome to come early to get the party started! We'll bring the music, you bring a drink. We'll see y'all on the lawn. Summer will be over faster than you think! FREE to the community through the generosity of the musicians, corporate sponsors, underwriters and media sponsors. July 9th - Tall City Band; July 16th - Unsweet T's, July 23rd - Dirty Glass and July 30th - The Croakin' Toads

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

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

Twenty-five years into his recording career Kenny Wayne Shepherd continues to create genre-defining blues-infused rock n' roll. Shepherd has built an enviable resume as an accomplished recording artist, a riveting live performer, and one of the most talented and distinctive guitarists of his generation. Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide, received five GRAMMY® nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, as well as a pair of Orville H. Gibson awards, the Blues Foundation's Keeping The Blues Alive award, and two Blues Music awards. He's had seven #1 blues albums and a string of #1 mainstream rock singles.

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Yoga at the Museum

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

Join the Ellen Noël Art Museum staff and members for an exclusive yoga class instructed by rOming Yoga instructors. This class is great for beginners and longtime yogis alike! Classes rotate between gentle flow, stretching and other focuses each class.

America’s Band The Beach Boys

Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, United States

A Beach Party in West Texas! As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world -- will bring their “America’s Band” tour to the Ector County Coliseum on Thursday, July 27, 2023 to benefit the Education Foundation of Odessa. Table Sponsorships still available by calling Celeste at 432.456.7059!

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Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts

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

SUMMER SUNDAY LAWN CONCERT SERIES Each summer we invite you to grab a lawn chair, cooler, and friends and join us June and July, on the front lawn of the historic Turner Mansion for our FREE Summer Sunday Lawn Concert series. ** NO CONCERT ON JULY 2nd** Guests are welcome to come early to get the party started! We'll bring the music, you bring a drink. We'll see y'all on the lawn. Summer will be over faster than you think! FREE to the community through the generosity of the musicians, corporate sponsors, underwriters and media sponsors. July 9th - Tall City Band; July 16th - Unsweet T's, July 23rd - Dirty Glass and July 30th - The Croakin' Toads

Funding and Marketing 101 for Arts Non-Profits

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

Join Odessa Arts as we walk you through funding and marketing opportunities for arts non-profits. Attendees will learn how to apply for cultural tourism grants as well as learn about other funding opportunities to take advantage of. You’ll also hear from area hotels, & Discover Odessa on how best to partner for maximum hotel impact. New this year! Backstage Event Marketing and Armic Systems will show you tips, tricks and best practices for getting your message out. Registration is required.

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Yoga at the Museum

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

Join the Ellen Noël Art Museum staff and members for an exclusive yoga class instructed by rOming Yoga instructors. This class is great for beginners and longtime yogis alike! Classes rotate between gentle flow, stretching and other focuses each class.