6th Annual Divas and Desserts
Theatre & Literary Arts
7 events found.
Events for October 27, 2023
All Day
Ongoing
Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall · Exhibit opens
Museum
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:00 AM- Sunday, November 26, 2023 5:00 PM Sophie Blackall is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator. Blackall’s artistry originated with drawing in the sand on the beaches of her childhood home in Australia. Her skills and passion grew until she earned a Bachelor of Design with honors in Sydney in 1992. In the following years, she drew robotic figures for amusement parks, lent her hands to a DIY television show, and produced a household hints column. She has illustrated over 30 children’s books and created one book for adults. Curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall, showcases examples of the 30 illustrated artworks for her children’s books that she created. On display starting September 13 to November 26, 2023. Free and open to the public.
FEAR Festival – Free Event
Humanities
Join us for a night of SCARY CELEBRATION! The FEAR Festival brings to life the energy and artistry of OC students, faculty, departments, and clubs … collaborating alongside our Odessa/Midland community to fill the Globe with exploration, creativity, and passion. The first hour puts the focus on the Visual Arts with paintings, photographs, and objects that adorn the Globe walls and theatre. Beginning in our second hour we take to the stage to share Spooky stories, Spanish legends, and Shakespearean ghosts while musicians sing, play and enhance the Halloween atmosphere. We hope you join us for this FREE EVENT. ONE. NIGHT. ONLY. Doors open at 6pm. It promises to be the opportunity of a death-time!
Live Music with Flair: The Suitcase Sessions
Music
Murder Detectives Needed
Homemade Wines 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa
Humanities
Wine & Murder 10/27/23, Downtown 6p $20.00 1.Every person requires one ticket. Please purchase tickets as a group to ensure seats together. 2.SELECT PICKUP during checkout. (Tickets do not need to be picked up.) 3.Each person will receive 1 drink ticket. 4.Due to the specialized nature of this event, no refunds on cancellations. 5.Check-in begins 30 minutes before the event.
Divas and Desserts – Save the Date!
Humanities
Divas & Desserts will be returning to Basin Theatre Works. Divas & Desserts will take place on Friday, October 27th, at 6:30pm at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. More information will be available soon. Please make plans to join us and our fabulous Divas for our Annual Legacy Fundraiser which supports operations, programming, and entertainment initiatives for Basin Theatre Works! www.basintheatreworks.org or 432.362.2329
UTPB host Aaron Watson for FREE community concert to celebrate 50th anniversary & homecoming
Music
The weekend kicks-off on Friday, October 27 at 7:00 pm with our annual homecoming parade around campus. Then we’ll welcome Texas country music star Aaron Watson to the Kirk field for a FREE community concert starting at 7:30 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to enjoy the show. There will be food trucks on site along with beer for sale. No outside food or drinks are allowed. After the concert, we’ll light a bonfire and have a fireworks show!