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  • Breaking Benjamin: Unplugged – A solo set by Keith Wallen

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

    Breaking Benjamin are no strangers to the upper echelons of the rock charts. Since bursting onto the scene with 2002’s Saturate, the band has amassed an impressive string of mainstream rock radio hits, with ten songs hitting #1, numerous platinum and multi-platinum songs and albums, 8.5 billion combined streams worldwide and a social imprint of over 6.5 million -- a testament to the band’s global influence and loyal fan base. Their most recent release, AURORA, gave Breaking Benjamin their 10th #1 song at rock radio with “Far Away ft. Scooter Ward.” Breaking Benjamin’s last studio album, EMBER debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and marked the multiplatinum band’s fourth Top 5 debut on the Billboard Top 200, following 2015’s #1 debut for DARK BEFORE DAWN (Gold), 2009’s DEAR AGONY (Platinum) at #4 and 2006’s PHOBIA (Platinum) at #2. EMBER spun off two #1 hits at Active Rock Radio with “Red Cold River” and “Torn in Two.” AURORA and EMBER charted Top 10 across numerous countries worldwide and topping #1 charts across multiple genres, including Top Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums and Top Digital Albums.

  • Storytime + Pizza Craft

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Storytime + Pizza Craft January 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the basement Activity Room to make a pizza craft! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room

  • Brian Regan

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year. On February 23, 2021, Brian premiered his second Netflix stand-up special, Brian Regan: On The Rocks , which was shot at Tuachan Center for the Arts, an outdoor amphitheater in Utah. Brian’s first Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks And Flamethrowers, premiered to rave reviews on November 21, 2017, and is also available as a vinyl album. Brian returned for his third season in Peter Farrelly’s TV series, Loudermilk , which premiered on April 27, 2021, streaming on Amazon Prime. Farrelly personally cast Brian in the series alongside Ron Livingston, Anja Savcic, Will Sasso and Mat Fraser. Brian received praise for his portrayal of “Mugsy,” a recovering addict who is estranged from his family. The first two seasons of Loudermilk originally aired on AT&T’s Audience Network and moved to Amazon Prime […]

  • One Book One Basin – Create a Comic Book Class with Artist Caleb Mendes – Session Two

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

    One Book, One Basin - Create A Comic Course Join us for an exciting event, "One Book, One Basin - Create A Comic Course," happening on Saturday, January 20, 2024 through February 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM. This in-person gathering will take place at the Ector County Library and Midland County Library, where instructor Caleb Mendes and aspiring artists will come together to explore the wonderful world of comic creation. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we dive into the art of crafting captivating comics. This course aims to inspire and guide participants through the process of developing their own unique comic strips. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event offers something for everyone. During this interactive course, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced comic creators, exchange ideas with fellow participants, and gain valuable insights into the comic industry. We'll cover various aspects of comic creation, including character development, storytelling techniques, panel layouts, and more. January 20 (Ector County Library): Simple figure drawing. Loose shapes to help get a feel for how the body works, but not get too deep into anatomy. Crash course. January 27 (Midland County Library): Narrative and Character. We’ll […]

  • Jason Fabus Trio

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

    A staple in the budding Los Angeles jazz & swing scene, the Jason Fabus Trio features highly sought-after saxophone player and songwriter/arranger, Jason Fabus, on saxophone, vocals and piano, joined by guitar and upright bass. The group’s repertoire focuses on tight and swinging arrangements of songs from the Golden Era of American music, spanning from the 1920s to the 1950s.

  • Wouldn’t It Be Lovely: A Modern Fairytale

    The Globe of the Great Southwest 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    Come join us for an unforgettable evening at The Globe of the Great Southwest in Odessa, TX. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s PYGMALION and the beloved stage musical MY FAIR LADY, The Globe of the Great Southwest presents audiences with a modern fairy tale … WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY. Join us for an immersive celebration of Shaw’s dynamic language with innovatively infused modern dance and music threaded through the heart of the iconic story we all know and love. WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY is a passionate, hilarious and devastating story – delving deep into the the simple desire to be seen for who we really are. Opens: Saturday, January 27th Performs: Sunday, January 28th, Thursday, February 1st, Friday, February 2nd Closes: Saturday, February 3rd Curtain: 7:30pm

  • The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Bored Teachers Studios, the #1 teacher-entertainment platform, presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they're all joining comic forces on stage for a night of laughter you do not want to miss. Put that red pen down, call your teacher besties, and come burn off some of that stress from the school year! Put the lesson planning aside, set that red pen down, and come burn off the stress from the school year! Please note that PG-13 language is used during some sets.