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Midland Storytelling Festival

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

Thursday, December 1st – Preview 7 PM – “TRUE Stories” – Get acquainted with our ensemble of Master Tellers as they share stories that may be a tad unbelievable via MSF YouTube (Details on MSF Facebook- midlandstorytellingfestival) Friday, December 2nd – Education Connection Day On Your Time – Content has been created for all grade levels on the Midland Storytelling YouTube Channel      Laura Pershin Raynor, Motoko and Willy Claflin (K-3_      Antonio Rocha, Barbara McBride-Smith and Donald Davis (4-6)     Charlotte Blake Alston and Bil Lepp (7-12) Satellite Programs for charter and private schools per pre-scheduled arrangements. (Contact us for information at midlandstorytellingfestival@gmail.com) 7-9 PM CST LIVE via Basin PBS Family Fun Night. Charlotte Blake Alston will emcee this night of fun family entertainment featuring our Youth Tellers, Antonio Rocha, Barbara McBride-Smith, Motoko and Donald Davis. Don’t miss this special night of fun for young and ole and everybody in between! Saturday, December 3rd – Festival Day 10 AM CST and 11:15 AM CST (Bush Convention Center) In-person programs offering a real festival experience with stories taking place for children and adults simultaneously. 7 PM CST (Bush Convention Center) The Festival Finale featuring all of our […]

A Marie Osmond Orchestra Christmas with special guest David Osmond

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

A one-night-only event, Marie Osmond will fill the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center with all the sounds of the holiday season in a spectacular Christmas performance not to be missed. A Marie Osmond Orchestra Christmas with special guest David Osmond will take place on December 3, 2023. Tickets are on sale soon!

CPL RAY’S SIP & PAINT

CPL Ray's Coffee 3111 Faudree Road A, Odessa, TX, United States

Come join us with your friends for a night of yummy coffee and fun painting. We will paint this adorable 3D 18″ sled. You must prepay with the ticket link. Limited seating. Don’t delay.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

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

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program celebrates the group’s recent anniversary of 35 years since the first Christmas album and includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Please note this performance will run 2 hrs & 20 mins, including a 20 min intermission

Art Tales

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

Ages 3 - 5 Art Tales is a free program that includes a live reading of a beautifully illustrated children’s book and followed by a hands-on art activity that is age appropriate. This 30 minute program is geared towards children age 3 - 5 and held twice a month October - May. Upcoming Dates for 2023/ 2024: December 6: What Pete Ate from A-Z January 10: A Child of Books January 24: Dragon Loves Tacos February 7: Tiny, Perfect Things February 21: The Day the Crayons Quit

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

Gastronomy – Free Admission

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

Gastronomy Studio Art Quilt Associates Opens December 7, 2023, 12:00 PM - March 10, 2024 5:00 PM The Ellen Noël Art Museum hosts its current exhibition on loan from the Studio Art Quilt Associates, entitled “Gastronomy.” This collection is on view with free admission from December 7, 2023 - March 10, 2024. Please join us for MUSEUM UNCORKED: A NIGHT OF ART & WINE in conjunction with this exhibit on March 8, 2024. Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture, featuring not only the bountiful gifts from nature, but a gift from the human hand. The art of preparing unique, delicate food is a tradition passed from generation to generation around the world. It combines innovative ingredients, colors, textures, and flavors to create dishes that are pleasing to both the palate and the eye. This exhibition is the blend of the art of cooking and the artistry of quilting. Gastronomy showcases over 30 quilts created by members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) and juried by sisters and curators, Cecilia and Merce Gonzalez Desedamasis. This is the first time that the Ellen Noël Art Museum has hosted an exhibition by SAQA. They are a […]

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Read to Felix

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

Children’s Department will be hosting “Read to Felix” Event. Felix is a therapy dog that loves to be read to. This will be located at the 3rd floor Children’s Department, Thursday at 4:00 pm.