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 October 2010 Newsletter 
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Midland Convention & Visitors Bureau  4th Quarter, 2010
Your Window to the West-Oct. 2010
Dear Brenda,

Fall has arrived in Midland! This is one of the best times of the year to visit West Texas. The temperatures are cooling off and the sun is still out. It's time for a hike along Sibley Nature Center's nature trail, a stroll through the Museum of the Southwest's Sculpture Garden, or a star party at the Blakemore Planetarium.
 
To plan your get-away, visit www.VisitMidlandTexas.com for information on events, accommodations, attractions, and much more!
attraction Featured Attraction: George W. Bush Childhood Home 

Bush HomeListed on the National Registry of Historic Sites and restored to the 1950s period when the Bush family lived there, this home is truly a unique landmark in the history of Midland and the United States. Our mission is to express and interpret the history of one of America's great families by telling the story of the Bush Family and the childhood of George W. Bush in Midland, Texas. It celebrates the lives of two presidents, two governors, and two first ladies. Come tour this unique landmark and be a part of history.  You'll see a 1950s restoration with period furnishings, learn a little more about Midland in the 1950s, and a great deal more about the Bush family and their impact on Midland and the country. You can also visit our gift shop for interesting souvenirs, gifts, books and clothing.

Inside Bush HomeTours and gift shop open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues-Sat; 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. Admission charged. 

(432) 685-1112 

1412 W. Ohio, Midland, TX

 
www.bushchildhoodhome.org  
 
Click here for a list of more attractions in Midland.
attraction Featured Hotel: Midtown Hotel & Conference Center 
Midtown Hotel & Conference Center is one of the most unique and interesting hotels in Midland. The stunning contemporary feel and the modern fresh style are just a few of its attributes. It offers newly-remodeled rooms and meeting space. Aside from being visually stimulating, the remodeled rooms include many amenities such as:
 

Midtown Hotel* Presidential pillow-top mattresses

* 32-inch screen TV's

* In-room safe and Keurig coffee makers

* Wireless Internet

* Well-equipped business center

* Indoor heated pool

* Sauna facility

* Hot tub suites

* Breakfast café

 

In addition to the rooms, guests will have the benefit of the hotel lounge, The Velvet Room--Midland's newest hotspot. Stop by and experience the ultra premium liquors and signature drinks.  Let yourself enjoy the mellow ambiance and all-leather seating. 

 

All reservations include a deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary parking and lounge admission. Guests can confidently depend on Midtown's first-class service and commitment to ensure your stay is pleasant.

 

3100 W. Wall Street

Midland, TX 79707

www.staymidtown.com

 
Click here for a list of more accommodations in Midland.
 
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recenthappeningsRecent Happenings
Brenda Kissko
Brenda Kissko Headshot
Brenda Kissko, Tourism & Public Relations Manager, recently received the prestigious Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA) Rising Star Award at the Texas Travel Summit in Galveston. This is the first year TTIA has given this award for young professionals for outstanding accomplishments, and for their demonstration of leadership and commitment to the industry and TTIA.
 
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Best of 2010

On Monday, September 13, Texas Meetings + Events magazine presented their third annual Readers' Choice Best Of Awards to celebrate the finest of the meetings and events industry. The Midland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is excited to announce that Midland companies won every award for the Western Region, which includes Midland, Odessa, El Paso, Lubbock, Amarillo, and Abilene. This is the third year that Midland has received the most Best Of awards in the state of Texas.

 

Midland winners are: Destination Management Organization: Midland CVB (3 years in a row); Caterer: Carino's Italian;  Conference/Convention/Exhibition Center: The Midland County Horseshoe; Entertainment: Mex-Tex Family Fiesta; Florist: Flowerland;Golf Resort/Country Club: Green Tree Country Club; Holiday Event/Party Venue: Kessler's Reception Hall; Hotel with Meeting Space: Hilton Midland Plaza; Unique Venue: Kessler's Reception Hall; Off-the-Beaten Path Venue:Shack in the Back; Rental Service: Elegante Bridal Décor;  Teambuilding Facility/Organizer: Buzz 2 Bucks;  Transportation: Big John's Limo Service; Photography: LKM Photography; New Venue: Cigar Frogs.

 

Click here to read the full article on the winning companies in the fall 2010 issue of Texas Meetings + Events magazine.  

 

Midland winners were honored by the Midland CVB at the Travel & Tourism Meeting last Thursday.  

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PGA EventIn September, the Midland Country Club was host to the Western National Bank Golf Classic, the only PGA Nationwide Tour golf event in the state of Texas, bringing in professional golfers and spectators to the city. The event brought in $124,250 in direct visitor spending to the Midland economy.   

calendarCalendar of Events
 
October 
4 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill  (Courtyard by Marriott) 
7 - Suez/Jordan Shriner Circus (Midland County Horseshoe)
7-10 -
Navy Reunion 
8 - "Save the Girls" Luncheon (CAF Airpower Museum)
8 - American Combat Airman Hall of Fame Banquet (Midland Center) 
9 - 3rd annual CONCERT FOR KIDS (Midland Horseshoe Arena)
9-10 - CAF AIRSHO, presented by Western National Bank (CAF Airpower Museum) 
9-10 - 
Old Sorehead Trade Days (Stanton) 
9-10 - Midland Polo Club's Fall Tournament Season (Midland Polo Club)
9 - 3rd annual CONCERT FOR KIDS (Midland Horseshoe Arena)
10 - Run for the Son (Scharbauer Sports Complex)
11 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill  (Courtyard by Marriott)  
15-16 - Barbecue Cook Off 2010 (COM Aquatics Center)
15 - Night Star Party at Blakemore Planetarium
16-17 - All About Women Expo (Midland Horseshoe Arena)
16-17 - Midland Polo Club's Fall Tournament Season (Midland Polo Club) 
18 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott)
18-21 - Permian Basin International Oil Show (Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX)
21 - 16th Annual Family of the Year Banquet (Green Tree Country Club) 
22-23 - Cavity Packing Artifacts Conservation Workshop (CAF Airpower Museum)
23 - DFYIT (Drug Free Youth In Texas) (Greentree Country Club)
23-24 - Midland Polo Club WCT Qualifier & Magruder Cup (Midland Polo Club) 
23 - Tall City Comedy Fest (The Historic Yucca Theater)
23 - Chorale Fall Concert (CEED Building) 
25 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott)
30 - West Texas Winds "All Hallows Eve" (CEED Building) 
30-31 - Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show (Midland County Horseshoe)  
31 -
 Fiddlesticks Farms-Spooky Maze (Fiddlesticks Farms) 
 
November
 
1 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott) 
6-7 - Annual Gem & Mineral Show (Midland Center)
8 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott)
10 - 6th Annual Alzheimer's Caregiver Conference (Marion Blakemore Planetarium)
11 - Midland Chamber of Commerce Holiday Business Bash (Midland Center)
12 - Night Star Party at Blakemore Planetarium
13 - Masterworks II: "Fiesta" (Mid-Cities Community Church) 
13 - A Healthy You (Midland County Horseshoe) 
  
15 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott)
18 - Travel & Tourism Meeting hosted by the Midland CVB
18 - Hunt For Heroes Banquet (Midland County Horseshoe)
19-30 - Christmas at the Mansion (Museum of the Southwest) - Through December 30
20 - Race for Wishes (Scharbauer Sports Complex)
20 - Motofreaks Freestyle Motorcross Show (Midland County Horseshoe)
22 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott) 
29 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott)
 
December
 
1-30 - Christmas at the Mansion (Museum of the Southwest) 
4 - Pops II: "Kids' Holiday Matinee" (Commemorative Air Force Hangar)
4 - Pops II: "Sounds of the Season - Holiday Pops" (Commemorative Air Force Hangar)
6 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott) 
11 - Christmas 1945 (CAF Airpower Museum)
12 - Celebrations of Light Annual Storytelling Festival (First United Methodist Church)
13 - The Nutcraker 2010 (Lee High School Auditorium)
13 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott)  
17 - Night Star Party at Blakemore Planetarium
18 - The Lone Star Brass "A Lone Star Brass Christmas" (CEED Building)
20 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott)
27 - Texas Tiki Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott)
  
 
Visit www.VisitMidlandTexas.com/coe for more information on theses events and an up-to-date, detailed calendar. 
 
 Click here for specific events at Scharbauer Sports Complex  
 
If we are missing an event that the public needs to know about, please let us know. Anyone can visit our website and simply click on "Submit Event" and fill out the entry form. It's that simple! 
visitorcenterOld Rankin Highway Visitors Center

 

Next time you're in Midland, or just driving down Interstate 20, be sure and drop by the Visitor Center, open Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Midland, Your Window to the West
 
  
1406 W. I20, Midland, TX 79701
(Exit 136 off of I20)
(432) 687-8285
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The Staff
Midland Convention & Visitors Bureau
109 N. Main
Midland, TX 79701
Phone: 432-683-3381
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CAF AIRSHO 
AIRSHO Bombers
OCTOBER 9 & 10
Click here  for more info.
World's only flyable B-29, Fifi, flies again!
Museum of the Southwest
Christmas at the Mansion
Museum of the Southwest
Nov. 19 - Dec. 30 
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We are your liaison to everything Midland. Submit an RFP with us and we will assist with group rates at local hotel properties and any other facilities.  
 
You can't go wrong with the West Texas hospitality provided by our staff that your event will experience.
 
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