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SUMMARY:Amazing Castle Exhibit - Centennial
DESCRIPTION:The Amazing Castle™ transports children and adults to a magical place and time—within the castle’s stone walls there exists a happy and peaceful little community where every citizen has a special job to do. As visitors explore The Amazing Castle and its eight themed areas\, they will encounter seven citizens who are part of the castle community. From entertaining to sewing\, each citizen plays a special role. As they move through the castle\, visitors can playfully explore ideas related to community life and experience the interconnectedness of friends\, family and new acquaintances. Locally sponsored by the FMH Foundation\, Rea Charitable Trust\, Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust\, MCPL Foundation\, and the Carnegie Circle.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/amazing-castle-exhibit-centennial/
LOCATION:Midland County Library – Centennial Branch\, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd.\, Midland\, TX\, 79705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260427T132241
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SUMMARY:40 Years 40 Artists: An Anniversary Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Museum’s 40th anniversary\, we are excited to announce this exhibition as a tribute to our collection. Throughout the past four decades\, we have diligently collected and preserved a diverse collection of artworks that encapsulates the cultural and historical significance of our region and the broader artistic community. Our collecting mission has been rooted in the belief that collecting art is not merely a task; it is a responsibility we hold for future generations. By ensuring that these works of art\, along with the narratives they convey\, remain accessible\, we are fostering a lasting connection between our community and the artistic expressions that define it. \nThis exhibition will not only showcase 40 exceptional artists but also feature a timeline that highlights significant events from the Museum’s history over the last 40 years. These artworks will spark memories of past shows\, programs\, and events\, allowing visitors to reflect on our history. \nWe invite you to explore these artistic contributions that resonate with our identity and inspire ongoing dialogue about our community’s journey. Join us in celebrating our past\, present\, and future as we honor the artists and stories that shape our collective experience. \nThis exhibition features old favorites\, never-before-seen artworks\, and recent acquisitions\, all from the Museum’s vault.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/40-years-40-artists-an-anniversary-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ellen Noel Art Museum\, 4909 E. University\, Odessa\, TX\, 79762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260427T132241
CREATED:20250325T144924Z
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SUMMARY:Peoples of the World: Works on Paper
DESCRIPTION:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/international/events/2025/peoples-of-the-world-works-on-paper/
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/peoples-of-the-world-works-on-paper/
LOCATION:International Cultural Center – Texas Tech Lubbock\, 601 Indiana Avenue\, Lubbock\, TX\, 70409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260427T132241
CREATED:20250327T174049Z
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SUMMARY:The Open Show
DESCRIPTION:A platform providing emerging artists the opportunity to present their work regardless of experience or affiliation.  \nJoin us in welcoming new and local artists as they showcase their work during our open show exhibition! The artwork being showcased includes a wide range of artist styles and mediums such as painting\, photography\, mixed media and ceramic.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/the-open-show/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Midland\, 806 S. Main Street\, Midland\, TX\, 79701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132241
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SUMMARY:Toward 2025
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Now – June 1\nTIME: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.\nPRICE: Included in Membership and General Admission \n\nExplore an engaging exhibit led by textile-based artist Ann Morton\, centered on community and environment. TOWARD 2050 invites the public to craft handmade artworks that express their views on the environment. These unique creations will come together in a captivating labyrinth installation at the Garden that encourages visitors to take steps towards addressing climate change.\n\n\nAbout the Artist\nAnn Morton is a textile-based artist\, educator and social practitioner ​living in Phoenix\, Arizona. Her work utilizes traditional fiber techniques as conceptual tools for aesthetic\, social communication to examine a society of which we are all a part — as bystanders\, participants\, victims and perpetrators. She is driven by a desire to employ her art as a voice for advocacy. The work reflects her own handwork\, but also orchestrates the handwork from a variety of community participants through public interventions that seek to harness the power in the act of making for social purpose.\nView additional exhibit information here. \n\nMay 3\, 2025 is World Labyrinth Day \n\n\nGuided Labyrinth Experience 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Plaza with artist Ann Morton and labyrinth expert Jennifer Waldron. \n\n\nFirst 100 visitors will receive a commemorative button.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/toward-2025/
LOCATION:Desert Botanical Garden\, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T200000
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SUMMARY:The Leaf Connection
DESCRIPTION:DATES: Now through Aug. 24\nTIMES: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.\nPRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission.\nThe Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made\, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1\,000 ceramic pieces\, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist\, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity. \nDuring the course of the exhibit\, local artist Mary Meyer will periodically add new ceramic leaves as more people contribute observations on iNaturalist. The Garden invites guests to engage with this distinctive art installation\, offering a captivating opportunity to reconnect with nature. \nExhibition unavailable during private events. \nMary Meyer is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work utilizes systems of carved components that investigate the intimate connections between community and botanicals. Originally trained in stone carving\, she is drawn to meditative processes and materials such as clay\, wood and metal that foster the intuitive exploration of form. Meyer has lived in Arizona for more than 28 years. She holds a BFA in sculpture from Arizona State University where she studied foundry casting methods and metalworking. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Arizona\, where she received the MFA Fellowship for her work with large mixed media installations. The artist has exhibited at the Phoenix Art Museum; Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum; Tucson Museum of Art; and FOMA Gallery Santa Fe\, among others. Public collections include Sky Harbor International Airport Museum; Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art; City of Tempe; and Royal Caribbean International. She is an alumni member of Phoenix artist collectives Eye Lounge Contemporary Artspace and MARS Artspace\, and has served as an adjunct professor teaching sculpture and 3D Design at Arizona State University\, Scottsdale Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. She lives and works in Gold Canyon\, AZ\, and has a studio at Cattle Track Arts Compound in Scottsdale.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/the-leaf-connection/
LOCATION:Desert Botanical Garden\, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime: Farm Animals/Animales de Granja
DESCRIPTION:This is our last bilingual storytime until Fall\, so please join us to talk about farm animals. \nEsta es nuestra última hora de cuentos bilingües hasta el otoño\, así que únase a nosotros para hablar sobre los animales de granja.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/bilingual-storytime-farm-animals-animales-de-granja/
LOCATION:Ector County Library
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T120000
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CREATED:20250421T174614Z
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SUMMARY:Object of the Month: Ruben Ochoa\, Zoned Out In The 90045
DESCRIPTION:Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute\, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history\, meaning\, and relationship to other works in the collection. \nFeatured in the exhibition The Collection: 1960  –  Now\, Ruben Ochoa’s Zoned Out in the 90045 depicts Ficus trees breaking through Los Angeles sidewalks. Join Docent Michelle Notricia as she examines this suite of six chromogenic prints\, drawing parallels between nature’s resilience in overcoming human-made barriers and natural disasters and the perseverance of immigrant communities. \n 
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/object-of-the-month-ruben-ochoa-zoned-out-in-the-90045/
LOCATION:Phoenix Art Museum\, 1625 North Central Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132241
CREATED:20250424T154216Z
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SUMMARY:Habia una vez un cuento - CENTENNIAL
DESCRIPTION:Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. This storytime in both English and Spanish is a great introduction to different languages. Family.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/habia-una-vez-un-cuento-centennial-2/
LOCATION:Midland County Library – Centennial Branch\, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd.\, Midland\, TX\, 79705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities,Theatre & Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T173000
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CREATED:20250424T154552Z
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SUMMARY:Once Upon A Time: Family Storytime - DOWNTOWN
DESCRIPTION:Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. Family.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/once-upon-a-time-family-storytime-downtown-2/
LOCATION:Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown)\, 301 W. Missouri Ave.\, Midland\, TX\, 79701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities,Theatre & Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T180000
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CREATED:20250424T153839Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Ukulele - DOWNTOWN
DESCRIPTION:Join our six-week beginner ukulele program! Learn essential skills with instruments provided. Registration required. Ages 10-13.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/beginning-ukulele-downtown-3/
LOCATION:Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown)\, 301 W. Missouri Ave.\, Midland\, TX\, 79701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T190000
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CREATED:20250424T150430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T150430Z
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SUMMARY:Basin PBS Screening: “Free For All: The Public Library” + Panel
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/basin-pbs-screening-free-for-all-the-public-library-panel/
LOCATION:Ector County Library
CATEGORIES:Humanities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T193000
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CREATED:20250122T161733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T161733Z
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SUMMARY:360 Allstars
DESCRIPTION:BMX\, basketball\, breakdancing\, acrobatics\, drumming and more\, the international smash hit returns! \nA phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation\, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a super charged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record holding artists and athletes\, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. \nAdd to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award winning musicians\, coupled with spectacular video projections\, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding. \nA magnificent\, colourful and astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented the circus\, 360ALLSTARS is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement! \nDon’t miss this chance to catch 360 ALLSTARS at Wagner Noël PAC as part of their 10 year anniversary World Tour.
URL:https://odessaarts.org/event/360-allstars/
LOCATION:Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center\, 1310 FM 1788\, Midland\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Theatre & Literary Arts
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