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 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.

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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.

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November 13, 2009

Home Field Advantage to Premier in Midland

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Headline — Ronn @ 8:15 am

pbsfootballThe latest installment of Basin PBS’ Proud Heritage Series, “Home Field Advantage,” starring former Kansas City Chief EJ Holub, Doc Dodson, Mary Neil Johnson, announcer Barry Sikes, John Wilkins, plus OHS’ Derrick Teegarden and all your favorite players, the band, fans and proud grandmas.

Football fans are invited to Basin PBS’ Live Sneak Peek event at 7:30 pm, Saturday, November 14th, at Midland’s historic Yucca Theatre, located at 208 N Colorado.

The event us FREE, but seating is limited. Please RSVP at info@basinpbs.org or by calling 432-563-5728.

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.

November 11, 2009

Cheesecakes Specialist

Filed under: Good Eats,Headline — ljgrisso @ 10:00 am

The most amazing homemade cheesecakes we’ve ever had!

Pumpkin-Pecan, Egg Nog, Mint Chocolate, Irish Cream, Tiramisu, Caramel, Praline, White Chocolate and Coffee Cheesecakes!

To order call, Marcus at 559-2203 or email at cheesecakespecialist@gmail.com.  YUM!

Centennial Plaza Grand Re-Opening

Filed under: Events of Distinction,Headline — Ronn @ 7:29 am

Come out and celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Centennial Plaza in downtown Midland on Friday, November 13th from noon to 1 pm.

The fun will include live music by Loudfinger as well as food vendors for those wanting lunch.

Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food to be collected by the City of Midland for the Permian Basin Food Bank in an effort to help STAMP OUT HUNGER this Thanksgiving.

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