The Good Life

November 26, 2009

Open Mics, Poetry Slams and Karaoke Oh My!

Filed under: Featured,Music Matters — Ronn @ 1:24 pm

There are several opportunities for you to show off your chops or skills by attending any of the number of local open mic nights or poetry slams.

Here is a run down of some of the area’s upcoming events.

kopnightFriday, November 27th at 8 pm – KOP Night at Granny & Grans 303 N. Lee,
Midland. $5.00 cover includes dinner. For more info, call 432-425-6584.

Wednesday, December 2nd from 7-10 pm – Open Mic at UTPB Student Union Commons.
For more info, contact John Esrontrias at 432-978-9787 or at jesrontrias1213@yahoo.com.

christmaspoetrySaturday, December 12th from 2-4 pm – Open Mic Christmas Party at Manor Park’s
“New” Club House. For more info, call 432-694-6576.

Thursday, January 21, 2010 – Poetry Slam at WI-FI Java Cyber Cafe on the campus of Odessa College. Sign up at 6:30 pm, Open Mic at 7 pm and Slam at 7:30 pm. No Cover. For more info, call 432-335-6891 or 432-349-4657, or visit www.myspace.com/wifijava or www.myspace.com/danielcramos.

Tuesdays from 7-9 pm – Open Mic Nite at Midland Donuts, 2100 W Wall, Midland, TX
Coffee House Atmosphere with ofod & beverages available. Song, Poetry, Prose, Stand-Up & More! For more info, call 432-686-7766 or 432-697-4205.

If you are not quite ready to perform, that’s ok. You are more than welcome to attend and cheer on the participants!

November 23, 2009

The Met: Live in HD in West Texas

Filed under: Events of Distinction — Ronn @ 11:00 am

hoffmanThe Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD continues for its fourth season, featuring nine live transmissions. All performances begin at 12 noon and can be seen at Midland’s Hollywood Theater and Century 12 Theater in Odessa.

Jacques Offenbach’s, Les Contes d’Hoffmann, will be the next The Met: Live in HD presentation scheduled for Saturday, December 19th.

For more info, visit The Metropolitan Opera’s The Met: Live in HD site here.

Mike Huckabee Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Midland

Filed under: Book Nook,News — Ronn @ 10:11 am
A Simple Christmas

Click image to see book at Amazon.com

Mike Huckabee will be at Barnes and Noble in Midland on Saturday, November 28th to sign copies of his new book, A Simple Christmas.

The signing will begin at 2:30 pm.

Barnes and Noble is located at 2617 W Loop 250 North in Midland.

For more information call 432-682-8880.

November 22, 2009

Flying J Wranglers Christmas Special

Filed under: Featured,Music Matters — ljgrisso @ 9:20 am

flyingjsIn collaboration with the Globe Theatre, The Flying J Wranglers have hit the road for their annual Christmas tour!  Hailing from Flying J Ranch in Ruidoso (hence the name), the Wranglers put on a Western stage show and musical performance suitable for all ages.

Their performance will be one-night only on Tuesday, Dec 15th at the Globe Theatre.  Show starts at 7 PM.  For other dates in the surrounding West Texas area, including Lubbock and Abilene, click here.

For more info, email flyingjwranglers@hotmail.com.  To purchase tickets, call the Globe box office at 580-3177.  Tickets are $25/person.

The Globe of the Great Southwest is located on the Odessa College campus.

November 20, 2009

MOSC Presents Holiday Pops at CAF

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Music Matters — Ronn @ 1:59 pm

holidaypopsThe Midland-Odessa Symphony Chorale will be performing Holiday Pops at the C.A.F. Hangar on Saturday, December 5th.

There will be a FREE Kids’ Matinee, featuring a sing-a-long with Santa Claus, from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. The evening concert will begin at 7 pm.

For more information, contact the MOSC at 432-563-0921, or visit their website at www.mosc.org.

Odessa Board of Realtors presents 2009 Christmas Tour of Homes

Filed under: Events of Distinction — Ronn @ 12:20 pm

odrealtorschristmasposterThis tour of four Odessa homes is scheduled for Sunday, December 6th from 1 to 5 pm and will benefit the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and Odessa College student scholarship funds.

Click on the image (or here) to open a pdf flier for the event with additional information, including where to obtain tickets.

Sesame Street Coming to Odessa

Filed under: Events of Distinction — Ronn @ 11:14 am

elmoGet ready to sing cowboy songs, ride the rails and more with Sesame Street Live “When Elmo Grows Up.”

When Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends think about growing up, it’s a musical show-and-tell! As Bert dreams of becoming a forest ranger, Telly longs to be a cowboy and their newest friend, Abby Cadabby, wants to be a Fairy Godmother just like her mommy. Elmo thinks about becoming a ‘weather monster,’ but has a hard time predicting his own forecast-he wants to be anything and everything all at once! “When Elmo Grows Up” includes lessons on perseverance, teamwork and the power of imagination. Children learn that if they believe in themselves and are willing to try, the possibilities are endless.

Adults will hear music they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing with children, such as “Home on the Range,” “Down on the Corner” and “Give a Little Love.”

You can catch “When Elmo Grows Up” at Ector County Coliseum on December 1st at 7 pm, or on December 2nd at either 10:30 am or 7 pm.

For more information, visit the Sesame Street Live website at www.sesamestreetlive.com.

Christmas at the Mansion

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Featured — Ronn @ 8:52 am

christmasatmansionThe second decade of “Christmas at the Mansion” begins with the public Open House on Monday evening, November 23rd, at the Museum of the Southwest.   Then every Tuesday through Saturday thru December 30th, the Christmas displays, the “Southwest Express” train in the Depot, and the Children’s Museum will be open from 10am till 5pm, and on Sundays from 2:00pm till 5:00pm.  Admission is free at this wonderful community event with a suggested donation at each guest’s discretion for support.

To delight young and old, carolers and musicians will entertain, a Gingerbread House Exhibit will be on display, and a 20th Century Couture exhibit from Steven Porterfield of “Cat’s Meow” will fill the front Sculpture Room.  Luncheons and afternoon Teas events are held by reservation, and visiting with Santa takes place on the  weekends  between 2:30 and 4:30.

Closed only on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, and on Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, “Christmas at the Mansion” will come to an end on December 30th.  So come out, enjoy, and bring your out- of-town visitors for a nostalgic and traditional Christmas event in a beautiful setting. More Information

For more information, contact:
Jean Hoelscher, Marketing Director
Museum of the Southwest
Phone (432) 683-2882

November 19, 2009

Breakfast with Santa at MCT

Filed under: Events of Distinction — Ronn @ 4:58 pm

santaStop by MCT’s Cole Theatre in Midland on Saturday, December 5th and have breakfast with Santa and all his friends!

Your admission includes Starbucks coffee, face painting, balloon art, a goody bag as well as a chance to wind a giant 8 foot Christmas Stocking.

For more info, call the MCT office at 432-570-4111.

Alpine Artwalk 2009

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Music Matters — ljgrisso @ 2:57 pm

artwalkTwo days of FREE activities, art and music, this year’s Artwalk is coming up this weekend (Nov 20 & 21), so you still have time to make last minute plans!

Featuring the work of  cowboy artist, Wayne Baize and the music and storytelling antics of Ray Wylie Hubbard, this year marks Artwalk’s 16th year.

Artwalk happens along the sidewalks and street corners of one of Alpine’s main thoroughfares, Holland Avenue.  Stroll in and out of local shops and galleries exploring all types of art and delightful creations.

For a schedule of events and Artwalk locations, click here.  For more info on featured artist, Wayne Baize, click here.

And don’t forget to hit the legendary Railroad Blues while in town!

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