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Mental Health Awareness Art Contest

BREAK THE STIGMA THROUGH ART PermiaCare's First Mental Health Creative Art Contest aims to Raise Awareness on Common Mental Health Challenges.  We encourage Texans of all ages to participate. Winner will be chosen by 3 age categories:  6 -13, 13 - 18, and 18+ Deadline to submit, May 28th.  Winners announced May 31st.  For more information on rules, guidelines, and how to submit, please visit Art-Contest-2024.pdf  

Ongoing

Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa

Face it, every family has their awkward moments, there is no way around it. Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition, aims to explore the imperfectly perfect moments that come with being a family, while taking comfort in the fact that your family is not alone. Awkward Family Photos features over 200 authentic photographs, each framed in vintage, era appropriate frames, capturing the essence of awkward family moments. Visitors will not only enjoy the visual display but also delve into the hilarious “behind the awkwardness” stories shared by the actual families involved. Created by the minds behind AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com, this exhibition has been on the road since 2012, capturing audiences with its humor and relatability. Whether you’re looking for a delightful family outing or seeking a good laugh, Awkward Family Photos is an exhibition you won’t want to miss. Open March 21 – June 2, 2024 Opening day is March 21st.

Cabaret Night @The Globe – FREE admission. FEARLESS fun.

The Globe of the Great Southwest 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa

Open Mic. Open Stage. Open Hearts. Join us for a FEARLESS FRIDAY of UNAPOLOGETIC ARTISTRY! The Globe Theatre at Odessa College opens our stage to 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. CABARET NIGHT at The Globe Theatre is a time to share tastes of anything you're passionate about: singing, dancing, poetry, storytelling, photography, film, stand-up comedy, drama, culinary and horticulture ... it's all welcome! If you're interested in sharing something, please email aganz@odessa.edu with what you'd like to share, the estimated time you'd like, and any technical needs you'd like us to provide. Come on out and support the artistic bravery of those who risk in service of sharing their passion! We hope you join us for this FREE EVENT. Friday, May 24th. Doors open at 6pm.

Memphis May Fire and Special Guest UABB

The Ector Theatre 500 N. Texas, Odessa

J and B welcome Memphis May Fire w/ special guest Upon A Burning Body and local opener Gridiron at the Ector Theatre! Friday, May 24th!