• Bush Convention Center 105 N. Main Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities
  • CoA: Classic Car Show

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

    Rev up your excitement for a Classic Car Show Spectacle at Celebration of the Arts! Explore a dazzling display of vintage automobiles that showcase timeless craftsmanship & design, presented by Classic Memories AACA Car Club of Midland. Free Admission!

  • CoA: Family Fun Block Party

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

    Featuring food trucks, fun activities for all ages, local entertainment, and much more! Free Admission!

  • Celebration of the Arts

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

    Celebration of the Arts (COA), organized by the Arts Council of Midland, returns for our 41st 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!   COA Premiere Party:  Friday, May 16, 2025  |  7 - 10PM  |  Ticketed EventCOA Festival Day: Saturday, May 17, 2025  |  10AM - 5PM  |  Free Admission Family FUN Block Party: 10AM - 5PM  |  Free Admission Classic Car Club: Sunday, May 18, 2025  |  10:30AM - 2PM  |  Free Admission COA Festival Day: Noon - 5PM  |  Free Admission Tea & Me Party: 1 - 2PM  |  Ticketed Event Afternoon Tea: 2:30 - 4:30PM  |  Ticketed […]

  • Midland Storytelling Festival

    Recurring
    Bush Convention Center 105 N. Main Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    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 […]

  • Power of the Purse

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

    About the Event: The event will feature eight rounds of BINGO with multiple opportunities to win a designer bag, raffle for a high-end designer bag, shopping from locally owned businesses, dinner and desserts, and more. As we enjoy a night of fun and games, United Way will honor the 2023 Women's United recipient. 100% of the net proceeds from Power of the Purse go directly to United Way of Midland's Innovative Grants. The Power of Your Purse: Every Fall, United Way of Midland opens grant applications to local nonprofits for one-time funding for new or expanded programs and projects that help improve the health, education, and self-sufficiency of Midlanders. Since 2013, United Way of Midland volunteers have awarded over $500,000 to help strengthen our community through projects such as: Winter Warm Kits for Thriving United Expansion of the Speech Therapy Program at Bynum School Funding after-school care through the YMCA of Midland Date and Location: Thursday, October 26th, 2023 - Doors open at 6pm Bush Convention Center (Exhibit Hall) - 105 N. Main St. | Midland, TX Event Details: Tickets include dinner/dessert, drink tickets + bingo card(s) Eight rounds of designer purse BINGO (including Tory Burch, Consuela, Coach and more) High-end Purse Raffle […]

  • Celebration of the Arts

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

    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 […]