Michael Feinstein in Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett featuring the Carnegie Hall Big Band – Free Event

Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

The Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series presents Michael Feinstein as he brings to life Big Band Celebrations and the Tony Bennett legacy.  Supported by the Carnegie Hall Big Band, Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound. Free Event Because of the geneous endowment bestowed to Midland College by the late Phyllis and Bob Cowan, this event is FREE.  Tickets are not required for general admission seating.  Preferred seating is available for Friends of the Series and Midland College Distinguished Donors ($1,000 minimum donation in 2025). Contact the Midland College Foundation, (432) 685-4526, for more information about preferred seating opportunities. About the Performance The performance will feature hits such as "Because of You," "Rags to Riches," "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "The Best is Yet To Come," "I Get a Kick Out of You," "Stranger in Paradise" and many more.  Feinstein's dynamic interpretations, coupled with the grandeur of the big band, will create an unforgettable night that honors the legacy of Tony Bennett in all its glory. Michael Feinstein's close friendship with Tony Bennett adds a profound layer to this tribute, as their […]

An Evening with Dr. Abraham Verghese – ‘The Caring in Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities in a Technological Era’

Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series invites all to this special presentation by Dr. Abraham Verghese New York Times bestselling author practicing physician and Stanford University professor. Verghese is a prominent voice in medicine with a uniquely humanistic view of the future of healthcare. He received the National Humanities Medal from President Obama “for reminding us that the patient is the center of the medical enterprise.”  For 15 years Dr. Verghese was Vice Chair for the Theory & Practice of Medicine at Stanford University. Outside of healthcare he is best known as a phenomenally successful author. His first novel Cutting for Stone topped the New York Times bestseller list for over two years, was translated into more than twenty languages and is being adapted for film. Amazon named it one of its 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime. In 2023 he published his long-awaited second novel The Covenant of Water which debuted as a New York Times bestseller and remained on the list for several weeks.  His memoirs include the award-winning My Own Country and The Tennis Partner. Trained in infectious diseases and pulmonary medicine he has long been a top thinker in healthcare. His TED talk “A Doctor’s Touch” […]

Los Lobos – FREE Event

Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

The Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series invites you to a special (FREE) performance from Los Lobos on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Al G. Langford Chaparral Center. The band's influence stems from rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul and traditional music such as cumbia, boleros and norteños. Click here for more information: http://midland.edu/los-lobos

Animaniacs in Concert – Voices & Songs of the Iconic Animated Series LIVE On Stage

Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

The Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series presents Animaniacs: In Concert!   Join the leading voice-cast of Animaniacs - the iconic animated Warner Bros series created and produced by Steven Spielberg - for a “zany, animany and totally insaney” evening as they perform the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon TV series (backed by video projections from the equally world-famous animations).  The show is guaranteed to be fun for the entire family!   General Admission seating is FREE; tickets are not required. Preferred seating is available for Friends of the Series and Distinguished Donors. Contact the Midland College Foundation, (432) 685-4526, for more information about these opportunities. The show is a fabulously funny and joyful look back at what made Animaniacs such a special and successful top-rated show…its memorable (and EDUCATIONAL) songs and unforgettable sketches! The live show celebrates the creative inspiration behind the songs with lots of audience interaction and never-before-told behind-the-scenes insider stories shared by voice actors (who are all behind some of the most unforgettable cartoon characters in the history of animation).   Animaniacs in Concert stars the show’s original Emmy-Winning composer Randy Rogel and voice talent of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen (Yakko & Pinky on Animaniacs; Raphael & Donatello on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Animaniacs […]