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The Birth Center to host prenatal yoga classes at Centennial Park

Expectant mothers in Midland have a new opportunity to enhance their wellness and connect with others through The Birth Center’s Prenatal Yoga class.


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Greater West Texas Blues Society, The Destination to host 'Bring Your Own Blues' on Thursday

The Greater West Texas Blues Society is set to host the “Bring Your Own Blues” Open Blues Jam this Thursday from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Destination, located at 1705 W. Industrial Ave in Midland.


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Stand-up comedian John Crist set to perform at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

John Crist, one of today's rapidly emerging stand-up comedians, is set to perform at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 21st, 2024. With over one billion video views and more than five million fans on social media, Crist has established a robust presence in the comedy scene. His sold-out shows from coast to coast have earned him a spot on Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold.


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Petroleum Museum hosts second annual Space Nation Day in Midland

This Sunday at 9 a.m., the Petroleum Museum will host its second annual Space Nation Day, celebrating space exploration and the inaugural Moon Pioneers Mission.


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Renowned artist David Mercado’s exhibition unveiled at Arts Council of Midland

Art enthusiasts eagerly await the unveiling of celebrated artist David Mercado's latest exhibition at the Arts Council of Midland (ACM) from May 16 to June 30, 1506 W. Illinois Ave., in Midland.


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Arts Council of Midland to host ‘Landscape in Flight’ exhibition by David Mercado

On May 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, the Arts Council of Midland will present "Landscape in Flight" at 1506 West Illinois Avenue.


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Dive into Summer: Midland's Female Entrepreneurs and Modern Pop-Up Market collaborate for charity

The Female Entrepreneurs of Midland (FEM) and the Modern Pop-Up Market are joining forces to host the Dive into Summer Pop-Up Market & VIP Style Show at the Bush Convention Center in Midland on May 17 and 18.


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Midland Dance Center presents 'Harmony' spring concert

The Midland Dance Center is set to captivate audiences with its inaugural spring concert titled “Harmony,” promising an evening of diverse performances showcasing the talents of dancers aged 3 to 17.


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Midland Memorial Hospital named among best workplaces in healthcare for 2024

Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The list of this year's winners is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist. A special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners will be published with the October 14, 2024, issue of MH magazine.


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Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center to host Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

A nostalgic treat for Generation X and Millennials is making its way to the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in Midland on June 25. Tickets, priced up to $71.50, are now available for the much-anticipated Sesame Street Live! Say Hello event on the venue's website.


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Nick Cannon to Headline Basin Brunch at The Tailgate

The Tailgate, an outdoor entertainment venue in Midland, is set to host a star-studded Basin Brunch event on Saturday, featuring comedian, television host, actor, and rapper Nick Cannon.


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Midland Memorial Hospital's emergency department achieves level 2 GEDA accreditation

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), with support from The Gary and Mary West Health Institute and John A. Hartford Foundation, implemented the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program to recognize those emergency departments that provide excellent care for older adults. This makes the MMH Emergency Department the second highest rated GEDA accredited facility in the State of Texas and the only one in the Permian Basin to earn the achievement.


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Midland College student receives DAISY Award

Kara Salcido, a sophomore nursing student at Midland College, was awarded with the spring 2024 DAISY Award.


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West Texas Food Bank unveils Volunteer Expansion, Innovative Gardens

The West Texas Food Bank hosted a grand opening dinner on May 2 to present the Volunteer Expansion and Innovative Gardens at their Odessa location. Speakers including The Honorable Sara Kate Billingsley, Thaimar Ramirez from OXY, Dr. Ray Perryman, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot of Feeding America, and Joni Hires from the FMH Foundation spoke at the event.


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Bush Tennis Center to host annual Pat Green Best of the West event in Midland

The Bush Tennis Center is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Pat Green Best of the West: All American Tribune to Texas Veterans event this Saturday.


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Cookie Encounter delights Midland with a decorating class for beginners

The next class on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Midland location, and hopes to draw crowds eager to learn the art of cookie decoration.


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Sibley Nature Center and Grand Companions join forces for weekly "Hike with a Homeless Pet" event

Every Thursday, the Sibley Nature Center in Midland opens its trails to an unusual group of hikers - homeless pets looking for forever homes.


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Miranda Lambert to headline ‘Music on the Diamond’ concert at Momentum Bank Ballpark

The Midland RockHounds announced that three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Miranda Lambert will perform live in concert at Momentum Bank Ballpark on June 29. The announcement was made in an April 22 press release.


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George Lopez Announces Tour Stop at WNPAC

Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, and TV host George Lopez is set to bring his ALLRIIIIGHHTTT, TEXAS! Tour to the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Lopez, known for his illustrious career spanning television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night television, has paved the way for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity and confronting racial stereotypes.Lopez's latest project, Lopez vs Lopez, a multi-camera comedy series for NBC, features his real-life daughter, Mayan Lopez. The show, which has been renewed for a second season, delves into a...


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Midland honors similarly named band with proclamation before concert

The city of Midland paid tribute to the country music group, also named Midland, by presenting them with a key to the city on April 26. The Mayor of Midland, Lori Blong, handed over the key to the trio - Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy - in a ceremony at Centennial Park. This event took place before the band's performance at Hacienda Events Center.