Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Midland.
🎭 Culture
Midland Festival Ballet announced it will stage The Nutcracker Dec.
12-13 at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center (with live accompaniment from the West Texas Symphony) before presenting Giselle in April. Tickets and season memberships are now available.
🏛️ Government
A lane on Avalon Drive between West County Road 60 and Aster Avenue remains closed through June 14 for Atmos Energy utility work (supporting planned upgrades), confirmed by the City of Midland.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
🎉 Midland Events
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National Cancer Survivors Day 2026
2-4 p.m. — The Honeycomb — Free entry — Celebrate life and community with special speakers, food, and entertainment for cancer survivors and supporters.
Music, Movement & Masks Summer Camp Session 2
9 AM – 12 PM — Basin PBS — Free — A high-energy creativity camp for children to explore music and art through movement and mask-making.
Drain The Drama Lymphatic and Carpal Tunnel Relief Sessions
12-6 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $30 — Release stress and rejuvenate your body with lymphatic drainage and Reiki sessions.
Frost Sweet Treats
2-4 p.m. — Frost Bank, 800 W Wadley Ave — Free entry — Beat the heat with delicious sweet treats while they last from I'd Rather Bake.
Frost Sweet Treats
2-4 p.m. — Frost Bank, 800 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX — Free entry — Beat the heat with a sweet treat from I'd Rather Bake while supplies last.
Father's Day Cornhole Competition
6-8 p.m. — Buckner Family Hope Center at Midland — Free entry — A fun-filled evening of cornhole and bonding for dads and their kids.
Modern Pop-Up Market
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Bush Tennis Center — Free admission — Shop local businesses, enjoy food trucks, and play pickleball and tennis at Midland's favorite spot.
FREE SUMMER LAWN CONCERT with CROAKIN' TOADS
7-9 p.m. — Museum of the Southwest — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance by The Croakin' Toads featuring classic rock and modern hits.
Summer Art Camp: Art in the Wild
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The Studio by Kidd's & Canvas — $5 lunch option available — A fun-filled week of painting, crafting, and games designed for kids ages 4-14.
Summer Science Camp — MIDLAND AF
1-5 p.m. — Permian Basin Petroleum Museum — Check with venue for cost — Dive into discovery as campers explore ocean life and learn how to protect marine environments.
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