Ongoing

Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall · Exhibit opens

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa
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.

Read to Felix

Recurring
Ector County Library
Humanities

Children’s Department will be hosting “Read to Felix” Event. Felix is a therapy dog that loves to be read to. This will be located at the 3rd floor Children’s Department, Thursday at 4:00 pm.

Knit & Stitch

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa
Visual Arts

Help us create a post-modern sewing circle. Knitters, Quilters, Stitchers-or those who would like to be! All are invited to bring current projects to work on while we share techniques and ideas. · FREE

UTPB Dia De Los Muertos Concert

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland
Music

Mariachi - Raffles - Food Trucks - Ballet Folklórico - Live Music - Community Altar Free Admission from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM to Lobby Exhibitions Closing Show at 7:30 PM CLOSING PERFORMANCE 7:30 PM FEATURING THE UTPB MARIACHI, ORCHESTRA & BALLET FOLKLORICO TICKETS ARE $10.00 GENERAL ADMISSION SHOW SEATING