Special Events

STORY LABS 2026

Dates:

  • January 8th
  • February 16th
  • March 17th
6:30 PM – Midland College Carrasco Room
3600 N. Garfield Street

Black History Tribute: WE WILL GO ON

Join us for this celebration at the historic Museum of the Southwest featuring stories presented in 3 artistic expressions.

  • Storytelling by Master Teller Paul D. Best (Philadelphia, PA)

  • West Texas Chapter Gospel Choir

  • and more…

Upcoming Events

On Your Time – Content has been created for all grade levels on the Midland Storytelling Festival YouTube Channel 
     Laura Pershin Raynor and Willy Claflin (K-3)
     Antonio Rocha, Barbara McBride-Smith and Donald Davis (4-6)
     Charlotte Blake Alston, Mary Hamilton and Bil Lepp (7-12)
Satellite programs for charter and private schools per pre-scheduled arrangements.  (Contact us for information at midlandstorytellingfestival@gmail.com)
7-9 PM CST LIVE from Bush Convention Center – FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Don’t miss this special night of fun for young and old and everybody in between featuring our Youth Tellers and all of our artists.

Festival Day Performance – Saturday, December 5th

10 AM CST and 11:15 AM CST (Bush Convention Center)
In-person programs offering a real festival experience with stories taking place for children and adults simultaneously.
5:45 PM CST Carols & Cocoa (Bush Convention Center Lobby)
7 PM CST (Bush Convention Center)
The Festival Finale featuring all of our tellers.

Upcoming Events