The Good Life

December 3, 2009

Downtown Midland Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

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

christmasdowntownBundle up and be one of the first to see the City’s new 30-foot Christmas tree!

This year’s Christmas Night Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 5th in downtown Midland. There will be entertainment and hot chocolate to keep everyone warm.

  • 6:30 p.m. parade begins (Illinois & Main traveling west on Illinois to A Street, south on A Street to Wall Street, east on Wall Street to Midland Center)
  • 8:00 p.m. Santa & tree lighting (Centennial Plaza near Wall Street)
  • 8:30 p.m. movie in the park (ELF in Centennial Plaza)

December 1, 2009

Midland College’s Annual Holiday Evening

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Headline — Ronn @ 11:43 am

Midland College will be hosting it’s Annual Holiday Evening this Thursday, December 3rd.

Here is a listing of the fun and festive activities that are on store.

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5:15 – 6:30 pm
Frito Pie Chili Supper
Students in Philantropy Fundraiser – $4.00 a bowl
F. Marie Hall Academic Building – Amistad Atrium

Visits with Santa!!

Christmas at the Dollye Neal Chapel
Enjoy music by harpist, Megan Metheney, in a candle-lit
setting filled with holiday cheer. Top it off with hot chocolate
as you walk to the Hodge Carillon Tower Lighting.

Also, plan on seeing the special holiday
decorations at Hall’s Way.

6:45 pm
Lighting of the Hodge Carillon Tower
and Carolling by MC Chap Singers

7:00 pm
Opening Reception for the Fall Student Art Show
McCormick Gallery – Allison Fine Arts Building (AFA)

7:20 – 8:45 pm
“Sounds of Christmas”
Presented by the Midland College Chap Singers
and the Midland College Jazz Band
Wagner & Brown Auditorium in AFA Building

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The 15th Annual Midland College
Student Art Hallway Sale
Art Wing – AFA Building
7 – 9 pm, Thursday, Dec. 3rd and 10 am – 4 pm, Friday, Dec. 4th.

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Learn more about these events at www.midland.edu/events.

Midland College is located at 3600 N. Garfield in Midland.

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.

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!

The Little Mermaid presented by Globe Theatre

Filed under: Events of Distinction — ljgrisso @ 1:37 pm

littlemermaidA delightful retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Little Mermaid, will be presented at the Globe Theatre tomorrow night (Nov 20) at 8 PM.  The last performance will be a Sunday, Nov 22 matinee at 2:30 PM.

Tickets range from $8-$12 and can be purchased via phone with a credit card by calling the Globe box office at 580-3177.

The Globe of the Great Southwest (as is the full name) is located on the Odessa College Campus.  For more info, click here.

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