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Aug 19 / 2026

Dr. Matt Travis Attends Harvard Business School Executive Education Program

Midland Center President and CEO Dr. Matt Travis recently participated in Harvard Business School Executive Education’s Strategic Perspectives…

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More Info for Dave and Patti Kepler: A Living Exhibit in Midland
May 26 / 2026

Dave and Patti Kepler: A Living Exhibit in Midland

When Patti and Dave Kepler first moved to Midland from California in their 20s, they found Midland Center for the Arts early and kept coming back. With…

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May 19 / 2026

Midland Center Honors Tina S. Van Dam with Inaugural President’s Award

Midland Center honored longtime community leader and arts advocate Tina S. Van Dam as the inaugural recipient of the President’s Award during…

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More Info for Honoring Anita Louise Horne Jenkins: Lifting As We Climb
Feb 11 / 2026

Honoring Anita Louise Horne Jenkins: Lifting As We Climb

For Attorney Anita Louise Horne Jenkins, the arts were essential to both the individual and the community. She saw the arts as a way for people to expand…

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More Info for Building Relationships That Let the Arts Thrive with Kevin Scorsone from Tri-Star Trust
Nov 11 / 2025

Building Relationships That Let the Arts Thrive with Kevin Scorsone from Tri-Star Trust

When you ask Kevin Scorsone why Tri-Star Trust sponsors the Midland Symphony Orchestra, he doesn’t start with impressions or visibility. He begins…

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Aug 12 / 2025

Get Your Babysitters Early: How Bob & Sheryl Lane Made Midland Center a Tradition

We’re kicking off our new spotlight series with Bob and Sheryl Lane, longtime supporters whose story captures how the arts can become a cornerstone…

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