Midland, Texas

=== Performing arts ===

The Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale (MOSC) has performed in the Permian Basin for over 45 years, and is the region's largest orchestral organization, presenting both Pops and Masterworks concerts throughout the year. The MOSC also is home to three resident chamber ensembles, the Lone Star Brass, Permian Basin String Quartet and West Texas Winds. These ensembles are made up of principal musicians in the orchestra.
[[File:Bush-Midland-childhood.jpg|thumb|right|[[Barbara Bush]], [[Laura Bush]], [[George H. W. Bush]] at the dedication of the [[George W. Bush Childhood Home]] in 2006]]
[[File:GWB Boyhood Home, Midland, TX DSCN1188.JPG|thumb|right|Bush Home, 2014]]

The Midland Community Theatre (MCT) originated in 1946 with musicals, comedies, dramas, mysteries, children's theatre and melodramas. MCT produces 15 shows each year in three performance spaces—Davis Theatre I and Mabee Theatre II, in the Cole Theatre, and the annual fundraiser [[Summer Mummers]] in the Yucca Theatre. MCT is a member of the American Association of Community Theatre, and hosted the 2006 AACT International Theatrefest.

Twice each year, the Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series at Midland College presents free cultural and artistic performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.midlandcollegefoundation.org/davidson_distinguished_lecture_series/phyllis_and_bob_cowan_performing_arts_series/index.php |title=Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series |website=Midlandcollegefoundation.org |date=October 10, 2013 |access-date=May 2, 2017}}</ref> The series was endowed in 1999.