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)

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 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

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 17, 2009

Tumbleweed Opry

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Featured,Headline,Music Matters — ljgrisso @ 11:06 am

tumbleweedopryIt’s Texas Set to Music!  The Saturday after Thanksgiving, you can make plans for the Tumbleweed Opry happening at the historic Yucca Theatre in downtown Midland.

Texas swing music and Texas country music by the Cardiac Cowboys, The Chris Brazeal Band and Black Gold.

Tickets available at N-Tune Music and Jenkins Jewelry & Gifts in Midland and TJ Rabbit’s in Odessa.

For more info, call Jon Langley - Executive Producer/Founder at 432 683-6400, 432 210-4825 or go to www.tumbleweedopry.com

Perdomo Cigar and Wine Tasting Event at Cigar Frogs

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Featured,Headline — Ronn @ 10:56 am

The following flier lists all the details for the event to be held on Thursday, November 19th from 5 to 9 pm.

For more info, contact Cigar Frog’s at 432-687-1671 or visit their website here.

perdomoevent

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Comes to Lubbock

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Featured,Headline,Music Matters — ljgrisso @ 10:53 am

tsoPerforming their original brand of rock opera, TSO, will be hit United Spirit Arena in Lubbock on Dec 10th.

Tickets range in price from $48-$52 and can be purchased at www.tsotickets.com.  This show is expected to sell out, as it is the first show of the tour, as well as the only show in the whole state that’s scheduled before Christmas.  The light and laser show alone make any TSO show worth the ticket!

To see live video footage and listen to audio samples, go to www.trans-siberian.com.

November 16, 2009

Holiday Business Bash

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Featured,Headline — ljgrisso @ 5:00 pm

Midland Chamber’s annual Holiday Business Bash will be held at the Midland Center on Thursday, Dec 3rd.  5-8 PM.

Silent and live auctions.  Live music provided by Mister Happy Band.  For more info, call Stephanie Cook at 683-3381 or click here.

businessbash

November 12, 2009

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Coming to Midland

Filed under: Featured,Headline,News — Ronn @ 3:16 pm

extremelogoLindsay Spaulding, Casting Producer for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has issued a casting call for a deserving family in Midland, TX to be the subject of a show for the next season of this ABC Emmy Award Winning series.

In her request, Ms. Spaulding writes:

We’re looking for inspirational members of the community who, for whatever reason, need a new home.  While we know that there are so many families in need all over this country, we want to focus on people that have given back in some way despite their personal hardships.  Some examples from past episodes include The Bliven family of Minot , ND who started a little league baseball program for children with special needs.  And in Indiana , Shawna Farina heads up the local Relay For Life cancer walk for life in honor of her mother’s struggle with the disease and, in an ironic twist of fate, now battles breast cancer herself.  Some of our episodes have focused on people who have been inspirational within their own family.  Amy Hawkins of Hendersonville , TN was left paralyzed after she threw her body over her 2 sons as a tornado ripped apart their home. As you can see, our definition of deserving can be fairly broad.

Attached, is our show flyer, which details what we are looking for and how people can submit their materials to us.  Any assistance you can offer in getting the word out to volunteer, service, and community-building organizations would be deeply appreciated.  All nominations should be sent to extremetexas@gmail.com.

For a flyer with all the details and requirements to submit for this great opportunity, click here.

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