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.

248th Birthday Celebration of the United States Marine Corps – Free Event

The Cave 1525 East 7th Street, Odessa
Humanities

You are invited to the 248th Birthday Celebration of the United States Marine Corps on November 4, 2023.  All Marines, Marine Veterans, future Marines, Marine supporters and their families are invited. We will serve lunch at 11:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m., we will have a formal cake cutting ceremony presented by our local Marine Recruiters.  The address is the The Cave, 1525 East 7th Street, Odessa, Texas.  For more information, please call 432.349.4022, 432.444.1489, 432.559.6549. Dress is casual.  The event is free. 

Live Music at Homemade Wines

Homemade Wines 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa
Music

Hop into Homemade Wines every Saturday from 7pm - 10pm and enjoy live music from a local artist!