Guadalupe Hernandez is a Texas-based artist who earned his MFA from Houston Baptist University in 2021. Hernandez was born in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, before relocating to Pleasanton, TX, a small city south of San Antonio, in 1998. Despite the move to the United States, Hernandez maintained a deep connection to his Mexican heritage and customs through time-honored familial traditions. This exhibit pays homage to his parents who left their homeland in search of a brighter future for their family. The accompanying pieces in this collection weave together fragments of their journey and the various forms of labor they undertook to provide their children with the opportunities they were denied. Con Cariño translates to “with love” or “with care” Central to Hernandez’s practice is the use of chisels and punches, which wield a dual significance in this body of work. The physicality of using the chisel—he believes—mirrors the repetitive and labor-intensive endeavors of his parents. The level of skill, precision, and care required to produce these delicate designs serve as a visual representation of his love and admiration for the sacrifices his parents made. A few of Hernandez's most recent accomplishments include the Nest Heritage Craft Prize for his […]
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2 events,Ever wonder what the final week leading up to The Nutcracker is like? From the studio to the theater, from Angel to Sugar Plum Fairy, from Volunteer to Artistic Director, from careful planning to last minute problem solving, watch it all come together in our documentary, Making Magic: What It Takes To Pull Off The Nutcracker. Airing on Basin PBS at 7pm on Thursday, Nov 28 & 4pm on Sunday, Dec 1 |
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Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale. |
6 events,Experience West Texas Holiday Magic at Starbright Village! Over 300,000 twinkling lights and festive holiday themes create a magical wonderland that’s sure to delight visitors of all ages Whether your walking or driving through, this display will bring out your holiday spirit as the light shine bright and holiday music plays over your radio. Starbright Village is open nightly starting December 5 – December 29. Admission is completely FREE, so bring the whole family and experience the magic of West Texas this holiday season!
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Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful experience at our Knit and Stitch event! Whether you're a knitter, quilter, stitcher, or just curious about the craft, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome—from novices eager to learn to experts willing to share their wisdom. A joint Christmas Concert from the Permian High School Band, Permian Choir, and The Permian High School Orchestra! |
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Join us for the Downtown Christmas Market on Friday, December 6th, from 6–9 PM at 500 N Grant! Enjoy one-of-a-kind holiday shopping Create family-friendly memoriesGather your loved ones and kick off the season with festive fun. Let’s make this holiday magical—see you there! |
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Pancakes With Santa Hey Permian Basin Parents!!! Your kids are going to have the best time at our FREE Pancakes with Santa event! Join us on December 7th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. We will have a free pancake breakfast, free pictures with Santa, a snowball fight, Christmas craft, free hot cocoa, story time, and Christmas games!
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Breakfast With The Grinch Grab your tickets to this year's "Breakfast with the Grinch" 💚 This special fundraising event will take place on Saturday, December 7th at the MCM Elegante. Pose for pictures with the Grinch himself, Cindy Lou, and Max. We will have breakfast and festive activities for the entire family. All proceeds will benefit the PreK-3 Learning Center. A ticket is required for entry to the event. Children 12 months and under can attend for free. We kindly request no strollers, please.
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Our new exhibition "Westward, Faux" opens in ONE WEEK You have the chance to meet the artist, @shawnathon01, at our Community Art Day NEXT SATURDAY, DEC 7TH AT 1:30PM. This FREE event for the whole community will have hands-on art activities, musical performances, and an exclusive Artist Talk with B Shawn Cox at 3PM. We hope to see you there |
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2 events,Dr. Jordan B Peterson is a best-selling author, psychologist, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, and co-founder of Peterson Academy. The Jordan B Peterson podcast frequently tops the charts in the Education category. He has written three books, Maps of Meaning, an academic work, presenting a new scientifically-grounded theory of religious and political belief, and the bestselling 12 Rules for Life, and Beyond Order, which have sold more than twelve million copies. With his wife, Tammy, Dr. Peterson's international lecture tour has sold out more than 400 venues, providing live insight into the structure of mythology and narrative to hundreds of thousands of people. For twenty years, he taught some of the most highly regarded courses at Harvard and the University of Toronto, while publishing more than a hundred well-cited scientific papers with his students and co-authors. Dr. Peterson's online programs, selfauthoring.com andunderstandmyself.com have helped tens of thousands of people inquire deeply into the structure of their personalities, develop a vision for their future, and sort out the details of their pasts. He maintained an active clinical and consulting practice during this period, helping individuals across the full spectrum of ability and temperament deal with the complexities of […] |
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Date: Dec 10, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location(s): Stage Pavilion Category(s): Education Come out and have some fun with the Centennial Park staff! We will have story time, coloring and cookies under the Stage Pavilion. We hope to see you there! |
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The Thorn tells the epic story of God's love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. The story of Christ is presented in an immersive show with live music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance, and special effects. Witnessed live by more than 1 million people over 25 years, The Thorn will engage audiences in the definitive story of love, sacrifice and redemption like never before. |
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Cookies with Santa | Grandview Join us at our Grandview Financial Center in Odessa for a little holiday cheer. We'll have cookies and a special appearance from Santa Claus. Bring your camera for a day to remember. Be sure to invite your family and friends. This event is free and open to the public. - Investment and insurance products are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed, and may lose value. Additionally, insurance products are offered through Frost Insurance. Deposit and loan products are offered through Frost Bank, Member FDIC. An Aaron Watson Family Christmas” is the perfect holiday event for the whole family. The event will be packed full of Christmas classics and songs from his critically-acclaimed Christmas album of the same name, plus some of Aaron’s most popular hits, performed by Aaron and the band, along with special appearances from the Watson family. The event will also feature special surprises sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit.
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FREE Photos with Santa | Odessa, TX 🎅 Santa Claus is coming to A-MAX! Not only will Santa be present, but so will Mrs. Claus and one of Santa's elves! Join us for a festive, FREE family event! Bring the kids for a magical photo opp with Santa Claus, enjoy delicious refreshments, and grab some A-MAX swag to take home. 🎁 Stop by and celebrate the season with us—we can’t wait to see you there! |
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3 events,Join us November 21st (5 - 7PM) for the UTPB Freshman & Sophomore Student Art Show, exhibiting works created by students in freshman and sophomore-level art classes from the past year. It's a fantastic opportunity to see the creativity and talent emerging at UTPB! The juror for this year's show is Michael Hubbard, an accomplished artist and instructor at Midland College. Come support these up-and-coming artists, enjoy their work, and connect with the creative community! |
4 events,LONE STAR BRASS Basin Brass Christmas Bonanza! Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 7:30PM St. Ann’s Catholic Church - 1906 W Texas Ave, Midland MAP Lone Star Brass invites you to their spectacular annual holiday concert with West Texas Symphonic Brass! $25 General Admission, Students $12 CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS 800-514-3849 OR AT THE DOOR |
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3 events,Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. |
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Cookies, Cocoa & Pictures with Santa Join us for a day of cookies, hot cocoa and pictures with Santa. Need to finish up a little shopping? You'll have plenty of time to do that. There will be coloring activities for the kiddos set up in the customer lounge area, as well as Christmas movies on the tv. Watch Tchaikovsky’s iconic score come to life as Clara Stahlbaum travels through the Lands of Snow and Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. Featuring renowned professional dancers and 100 local student dancers, this production has been a celebrated community tradition for over 30 years! Be sure to include Midland Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker in your family’s holiday plans. Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony.
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Irish Airs & Graces we are delighted to collaborate with Dave on this special St Patrick’s Day event. About this Event ‘Irish Airs & Graces’ is a special St Patrick’s Day concert, blurring the boundaries between traditional Irish music and contemporary classical music and featuring Irish composer Dave Flynn & the New Zealand String Quartet, and guest traditional Irish musicians. |
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2 events,Watch Tchaikovsky’s iconic score come to life as Clara Stahlbaum travels through the Lands of Snow and Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. Featuring renowned professional dancers and 100 local student dancers, this production has been a celebrated community tradition for over 30 years! Be sure to include Midland Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker in your family’s holiday plans. Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony. |
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2 events,Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 🎄✨ Join us for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service! ✨🎄 Come celebrate with us on December 24th at 2:00 PM or 3:30 PM. Bring your family and friends as we experience a beautiful time of worship, reflection, and the lighting of candles as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. |
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