The Sounding of Two Canons

Unfortunately, there will be no fireworks in Downtown Midland this year, due to Centennial Plaza construction.  We are disappointed, as we have attended some really fun July 4th celebrations and concerts in Downtown Midland over the years.  However, there will be Fireworks after the Midland Sockers game at Grande Communications Stadium, on both Friday and Saturday.  Happy 4th!

Fireworks at Grande Stadium - July 3rd and 4th

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Movies in the Park - July 3rd

Beal Park, 5200 W. Wall Street

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Children to parade around museum this Fourth of July

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What to do this summer in Midland, Texas?  Think about taking friends and family to the Summer Lawn Concerts on the grounds of the Museum of the Southwest.  Here’s the schedule:

2009 Summer Sunday Lawn Concert Schedule - 22nd Season

They’re Fun! They’re Free!  They’re For the Whole Family! Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Many bring their dinner or snacks.

Museum of the Southwest

1705 W. Missouri Ave. Midland 

Phone 683-2882

7:45 PM - 8:45 pm (No concert in the event of rain)

June 28  – “Blue Midnight” – Rock and Roll

Sponsored by Corey Sly Electrical Service and

Lite Rock 98 KODM

July 12  – “The Tree Top Flyers” –

Progressive rockin’ Blues - Sponsored by Standard Sales and 95.1 BOB-FM

July 19 – “Mon Frio”- Latin Rock Band -

Sponsored by Boydstun Pest Control and 95.1 BOB-FM

July 26 –“Jazz Bird” - Smooth Jazz at its finest

Sponsored by C&G Fine Furnishing and Lite Rock 98 KODM 

August 2 – “Paul Aaron Hughes” – Americana Country

Sponsored by The Bosworth Company and KICKS 99.1

August 9 – “Smythe & Taylor” – Fun Folk music duo

Sponsored by Midland Pediatrics Associates and 97 GOLD

August 16 – “Bent”- Blues at its best

Sponsored by The Bosworth Company  and Lite Rock 98 KODM

August 23 –“  The Shades” – Midland’s Party rock band

Sponsored by House of Printing and Lite Rock 98 KODM

The Museum of the Southwest’s 11th Annual Midland City Limits features Ty England and Jimmie Van Zant on the museum grounds, 1705 W. Missouri Ave., Saturday.

The Details:

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.           Sponsor Party  

6:00 p.m.                     Gates Open

7:00 - 8:30                    Ty England

8:30 - 9:00                    Auction

9:00 - 10:30                  Jimmie Van Zant

TICKETS:

General Admission:    

$25.00     Presale

$30.00     At the Gate

Entrance on “K” Street just south of Missouri Avenue on the Museum grounds.

General Admission ticket Pre-sale locations to “Midland City Limits”:

In Midland:      Cavender’s Boot City, N-Tune Music & Sound, Vision Audio, the Haley Memorial Library & Research Center, and the Museum of the Southwest

In Odessa:        T.J. Rabbit’s Texas Music Store and at N-Tune Music & Sound

Outdoor concert.  Those attending are asked to bring chairs and blankets. Beer and wine concessions will be available. No coolers allowed. For more information, call the museum, 683-2882.

Sponsorships available.  Includes:  Pre-Party, Reserved Tables, and a Texas Buffet Dinner catered by the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang

Sponsorship Opportunities Available: http://www.museumsw.org/midlandcitylimits.php

Van Zant has released two albums, “Southern Comfort” and “My Name is Jimmie.” He will perform songs from both albums as well as songs in tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special.

England is the former lead guitarist for Garth Brooks. His releases include “Alive and Well” and “Livin’ the Dream.”

Great Article!  Happy Monday everyone.

Local lunch vendors see niche as part of downtown’s character

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