A Cowboy Christmas is coming to The Tailgate! We are transforming our venue into a western-themed Winter Wonderland!

Featured events: Dueling Pianos, concert with The Huser Brothers, Christmas bingo, movie nights + more!

Activities including train rides, bounce houses, coloring stations, s’mores, snowball throwing, pony rides, ice skating + more!

Please follow our social media for updates + announcements.

**All ages!

Come celebrate the grand opening of The Public House West Texas and enjoy half off Happy Hour drinks from 5:30 to 7:00 pm! Join us for our ribbon cutting ceremony and photo opportunity with the Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 6 pm!

Step into the wilderness with us! @southernswoon pop-up shop is coming soon, featuring bourbon sampling making this an unique shopping experiences! #PopUpShop #RusticVibes #bourbon

DEC 19th 6pm - 8pm

Santa is making a special stop at Mr. Gatti's Pizza!

Join us on December 19th from 6 PM - 8 PM for an unforgettable evening filled with festive fun!

Bring the whole family for a chance to meet Santa, enjoy delicious pizza, and create magical memories. Don't miss out on this holiday cheer!

*everyone must purchase a buffet to enter*
*Midland location only*

This isn't charity, it's family, and it is going to be one competitive night of trivia at The Blue Door.
Get your team together and plan on a night of quotable and chaotic Christmas fun.

Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry invites you and your family to join us for our 38th annual FREE Christmas Meal and toy distribution!

There is no signing up or questions asked to enjoy this Christmas feast, open to the people of our community! ALL children must be present to receive gifts!

Mark your calendars!
Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry
Friday, December 20th
11:30am - 1:00pm
1401 Orchard Ln, 79701

A Cowboy Christmas is coming to The Tailgate! We are transforming our venue into a western-themed Winter Wonderland!

Featured events: Dueling Pianos, concert with The Huser Brothers, Christmas bingo, movie nights + more!

Activities including train rides, bounce houses, coloring stations, s’mores, snowball throwing, pony rides, ice skating + more!

Please follow our social media for updates + announcements.

**All ages!

LIVE MUSIC

GROOVE CITY

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

6:30-9:30

CHEERS!

Get your fellow Star Warriors together and join Bryce, Wendi, and friends for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

Prizes for 1st and 2nd place.

First come first seating

May the Force be with you!

Midland Community Theatre presents White Christmas directed by Jane Moore

The performance of White Christmas is directed by Jane Moore and will open at the Davis Theatre I on November 22nd, 2024, and runs until December 21st, 2024. Pay-What-You-Can Performance will be Sunday, November 24th at 2:30 PM.

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Recommended for the whole family

Co-produced by Fasken Oil & Ranch, Ltd.

It is a Live Music Weekend at The Blue Door.
Friday- Sam Choate
Saturday- Liam Marlowe
Music starts at 8:30 both nights

Join us for our last Rise and Run of the 2024 season at Centennial Park and end it in a BANG with a Special 12 Days of Christmas themed workout This a wonderfully fun event we do every year and you don't want to miss out. Dress up in your favorite Christmas gear and "Sliegh" this workout . All ages welcomed.

Come customize your very own bookish trucker hats!!! Kids hats available too!! Ton of new patches will be added to this event

Santa & Jesus Are Coming to Mary’s Christian Store!

Bring the whole family this Saturday for a day filled with holiday joy and the true meaning of the season!

Event Details:
Bible Storytime: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Photos with Santa & Jesus: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy cookies and festive fun!

Come capture special memories and celebrate the reason for the season. We can’t wait to see you there!

Mark your calendars and join us at Opal's Table for Cookies with Santa on Saturday, December 21 from 11am-1pm

There will be cookies, cocoa, and a special visit from Santa himself.

If you're in the mood for some extra holiday cheer, we'll have festive adult cocktails available for purchase.

Don't miss this jolly good time with Santa at Opal's!

Tickets are $30 per family (plus tax).

A Cowboy Christmas is coming to The Tailgate! We are transforming our venue into a western-themed Winter Wonderland!

Featured events: Dueling Pianos, concert with The Huser Brothers, Christmas bingo, movie nights + more!

Activities including train rides, bounce houses, coloring stations, s’mores, snowball throwing, pony rides, ice skating + more!

Please follow our social media for updates + announcements.

**All ages!

Come have lunch at The Golden Whisk and decorate cookies for Santa. This is an event for all ages. You must reserve your seats by calling the shop. 432-262-1041

Watch Tchaikovsky’s iconic score come to life as Clara Stahlbaum travels through the Lands of Snow and Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. Featuring renowned professional dancers and 100 local student dancers, this production has been a celebrated community tradition for over 30 years! Be sure to include Midland Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker in your family’s holiday plans. Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony.

Come sing your heart out with some of your favorite holiday songs or pretty much any other songs your heart desires.

Midland Community Theatre presents White Christmas directed by Jane Moore

The performance of White Christmas is directed by Jane Moore and will open at the Davis Theatre I on November 22nd, 2024, and runs until December 21st, 2024. Pay-What-You-Can Performance will be Sunday, November 24th at 2:30 PM.

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Recommended for the whole family

Co-produced by Fasken Oil & Ranch, Ltd.

It is a Live Music Weekend at The Blue Door.
Friday- Sam Choate
Saturday- Liam Marlowe
Music starts at 8:30 both nights

Modern Pop-Up Market at A Cowboy Christmas Presented by The Tailgate!

Gather your friends and family, and come out to shop till you drop right before the holidays! 1pm-6pm, free pictures with Santa from 4pm-6pm!

See y’all soon!

Watch Tchaikovsky’s iconic score come to life as Clara Stahlbaum travels through the Lands of Snow and Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. Featuring renowned professional dancers and 100 local student dancers, this production has been a celebrated community tradition for over 30 years! Be sure to include Midland Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker in your family’s holiday plans. Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony.

Fantasy, speculative fiction, and D&D fans: This event is right up your alley!

Meet the author of a fantasy short story collection, Side Quest: Stories, during a book signing with native Midlander, Jalyn Renae Fiske!

Jalyn is an educator, archivist, and librarian. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College in 2017. That same year, she began her tenure as Fiction Editor for James Gunn's Ad Astra magazine. She is an alum of several writing workshops with the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction and the Ad Astra Institute for Science Fiction and the Speculative Imagination.

Her work has appeared in such publications as The Science Fiction Tarot anthology, Allegory, Wyldblood, Mythaxis, Fabled Planet, and Sword and Sorceries Vol. 7. Her first short story collection, Side Quest: Stories, was released in November. Find out more at www.jrenaewriter.com!

Texas Blood joins us on stage at Starlite Saloon on December 28 at 9 PM! See you there!

Modern Pop-Up Market at A Cowboy Christmas Presented by The Tailgate!

Gather your friends and family, and come out to shop till you drop right before the holidays! 1pm-6pm, free pictures with Santa from 4pm-6pm!

See y’all soon!

Parents have the option to sign their young engineer up for innovative morning and/or afternoon sessions during our STEAM Break: School’s Out! program. Each session will feature a variety of
hands-on STEAM (Science – Technology – Engineering – Art – Math) projects and experiments. With different activities each session, your child will love coming to the Museum when school’s out! From maker challenges to 3D design to laser cut projects and more, we have something for every student! STEAM Break is open to children in 1st – 6th grades.

STEAM Break: School’s Out! will take place December 30th & January 3rd. Three session options are available for each camp. Parents have the option to register their young scientist for:

• A.M. session from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.,

• P.M. session from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. OR

• All-Day session from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Join us at Little Woodrow's to ring in the New Year we will be open early at 11am! Showing the ball drop, countdown, and ending it all with a champagne toast, it’s the perfect way to kick off 2025!

🌟 Single Jingle Alert! 🌟** 🎶 All the single ladies (and gents)... put your OWN ring on it! 💍 Join us for a sparkling New Year's Eve like no other—it's time to create your very own **stacked ring set**! ✨ 🗓 **Date:** December 31st ⏰ **Time:** 5 PM - 9 PM 💎 **Cost:** $65 for 3 rings, $10 for each additional ring This is the ultimate way to ring in the New Year with style, creativity, and a little bling! Grab your squad, sip, stack, and sparkle the night away. 🎉 Limited spots available! Secure yours now and make this NYE unforgettable. 📍Beckie Leigh's Hat Bar Co 📲 Hurry to book your spot! Let’s stack up those good vibes for 2025! 🙌✨ #SingleJingle #StackedRings #RingInTheNewYear

Please join us for an amazing New Years Eve event! Our Murder Mystery dinner will start with a Cocktail hour with a drink card to our exclusive alcohol wall included in your ticket price (more drinks and cards can be purchased throughout the night)
Then we will move into a 4 course meal (hors d’oeuvres, salad, main course ( your choice of steak, chicken or veggie option, with all the sides) and followed by dessert all while playing in our Murder Mystery 1920’s Gángster wedding! We are so excited to host this event!
It’s $100 person and includes ( murder mystery, $20 drink pass, and then also 4 course meal) we can’t wait to have you apart of this fun!

This is an adult only event. 21 and up!
Please email info@legacyextreme.com for any questions or to buy tickets! Or call 432-218-5870
We will only sell 100 tickets so don’t wait! The hottest place to be on New Years Eve!

🎉✨ Ring in the New Year in style! ✨🎉 Join us at **Beckie Leigh's Hat Bar Co.** on **Dec. 31st** from **9 PM to Midnight** for a night of creativity and celebration! 💍 **Create Your Own Sunburst Ring** Celebrate the start of 2025 by designing a custom **Sunburst Ring**—a one-of-a-kind keepsake to mark the year ahead. 🥂 Sip champagne, craft memories, and toast to new beginnings in our cozy, vintage-inspired space. 🎟️ **Tickets: $75** Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Book your spot now and let’s make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable. ✨ Let’s sparkle our way into 2025! #RingInTheNewYear #SunburstRing #NYE2025 #BeckieLeighsHatBarCo #MidlandTexasEvents 

Enjoy a walk through Sibley's beautiful nature trails, while giving our adoptable dogs an opportunity to stretch their legs. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people, explore nature, and help a homeless pet.

Parents have the option to sign their young engineer up for innovative morning and/or afternoon sessions during our STEAM Break: School’s Out! program. Each session will feature a variety of
hands-on STEAM (Science – Technology – Engineering – Art – Math) projects and experiments. With different activities each session, your child will love coming to the Museum when school’s out! From maker challenges to 3D design to laser cut projects and more, we have something for every student! STEAM Break is open to children in 1st – 6th grades.

STEAM Break: School’s Out! will take place December 30th & January 3rd. Three session options are available for each camp. Parents have the option to register their young scientist for:

• A.M. session from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.,

• P.M. session from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. OR

• All-Day session from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Arts Council of Midland presents Lisa Sprietsma Oil Painting Exhibit! Free & open to the public January 9-February 23, 2025.

Chris Chance, Clarinet

Premiere Rhapsodie - CLAUDE DEBUSSY

Symphony No. 2 - LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

RESERVED SEATING

ADULTS $60.00 - $12.00

STUDENTS $12.00 (with purchase of Adult Ticket or Valid School ID)
(To apply discount, select Student from the Drop Down after you cart your seats.)

Group (10+)  - 20% off Reserved prices.
(To apply discount, cart all seats and then choose Group (10+) from the Drop Down for each seat.)

Our State of Oil & Gas luncheon is hosted for attendees to gain insight and information they can use to make decisions about their own business, whether directly or indirectly impacted by the oil and gas industry. We are excited to announce Kaes Van't Hof, President and Chief Financial Officer of Diamond Energy, as our 2025 keynote speaker.

Arts Council of Midland presents a Conversation in Fine Arts with guest speaker Steven Porterfield owner of The Cat's Meow. This event will be held at our new location, 806 S. Main St. Free & open to the public! Pack a lunch and join us!

ADULT $25.00

STUDENT $12.00 (with purchase of Adult Ticket or Valid College ID)

ADULT $25.00

STUDENT $12.00 (with purchase of Adult Ticket or Valid College ID)

ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION

ADULT $40.00
STUDENT (Ages 13-21) - $25.00 

CHILD (Ages 12 & younger) See note below

A Night of Love & Laughter is a fundraiser event for Tammy Whitside Memorial Fund. If you missed our last event, we had a blast dancing the night away. Start getting your outfits and comfy shoes ready for a Night of Love & Laughter featuring Dominique Hammons, The Violinist, and Brandon Medlock, Midland's own comedian, bringing laughs for the evening.

The triple threat singer/pianist/songwriter, Tony DeSare, takes you on a journey that celebrates the timeless piano legends who  have become the cornerstone of pop music culminating with Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody In Blue. Musical stops along the way  highlight favorites sung by Tony with songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, Journey, Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis.

ADULT $25.00

STUDENT $12.00 (with purchase of Adult Ticket or Valid College ID)

ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION
ADULT $40.00
STUDENT (Ages 13-21) - $25.00 

CHILD (Ages 12 & younger) See note below

RESERVED SEATING

ADULTS $60.00 - $12.00

STUDENTS $12.00 (with purchase of Adult Ticket or Valid School ID)
(To apply discount, select Student from the Drop Down after you cart your seats.)

Group (10+)  - 20% off Reserved prices.
(To apply discount, cart all seats and then choose Group (10+) from the Drop Down for each seat.)

ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION
ADULT $40.00
STUDENT (Ages 13-21) - $25.00 
CHILD (Ages 12 & younger) See note below

ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION
ADULT $40.00
STUDENT (Ages 13-21) - $25.00 
CHILD (Ages 12 & younger) See note below

$25 General Admission Adult Tickets, $12 GA Student Tickets

You’ll believe a man can fly as Superman in Concert arrives in concert halls around the world, accompanied by the power of a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ triumphant original score live to picture! Directed by Richard Donner, and showcasing a young Christopher Reeve in a breakout performance that would make him an international superstar, Superman relays the hero’s inspiring origins, from his narrow escape as an infant from the doomed planet Krypton, to his formative years on a farm in Smallville, Kansas, and finally to his arrival in Metropolis, where he leads dual lives as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent and as the mythic Man of Steel. Don’t miss this exciting chance to experience the film that started it all in a way you’ve never seen it before!