Chingo Bling

Saturday, 17 July 2021, 6:00pm. The Ector Theatre , Odessa Chingo bling can be called a lot of things; A rapper, actor, producer, comedian, and social media phenomenon are just but a few of them. At the core of it all, you can call him an entertainer. Chingo bling found his calling when he started broadcasting on his college radio station. He loved the idea of speaking to large audiences and made it his mission to be heard and seen by as many people as possible. He also found a knack for creating music, so he focused his efforts on building a career in music and was signed to a major record label. With a now sizable street cred, he began to explore his comedic voice. He launched his YouTube page and created his social media presence as a way for him to showcase his unique Mexican-american humor. In celebrating this, his star has grown and is just now beginning to shine. Due to popular demand, he has hit the road and bringing live, stand-up comedy to sold out showrooms all over the USA. Chingo bling has also filmed his first comedy special for the mitú network that is now […]

Lubbock Arts Festival

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2021 LUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL: EXHIBIT: OUT OF THIS WORLD! A Celebration of Outer Space, Astronauts and Space Travel Demonstrating Artists and Visual Artists from across the nation selling their work.   JURIED GALERY With award-winning artists represented Featured Artist, Ashton Thornhill, Photographer   Special Appearance by Christopher Jackson, Broadway and Television Star

2022 Grant Workshop

Odessa Arts will be holding a workshop for 2022 grant opportunities on July 27, 2021 at 10:30am at the MCM Elegante. Attendance is free, but registration is required.   https://odessaarts.submittable.com/submit/198668/odessa-arts-grant-opportunities-workshop

ECISD New Teacher Welcome Tailgate Drive Thru

The New Teacher Welcome is our annual breakfast that welcomes more than 300 new teachers to the area each year. Join us as we welcome newly hired teachers to the Permian Basin and honor their commitment to educating our children in Odessa. Invited guests include principals, ECISD Superintendents and ECISD administrative staff. Chamber Members are invited to participate in the expo featuring Chamber member businesses, services and organizations. Every teacher will walk away with your company’s information when you donate to the gift bags. For questions regarding this event, contact Lynn Van Amburgh at 432-333-7862 or email lynnva@odessachamber.com   https://odessachamber.com/events/ecisd-new-teacher-welcome-breakfast/

Movie in the Park – Tom & Jerry

Movies in the Park is one of the main annual attractions that has become a tradition with most families in Odessa. The movies are hosted throughout the summer months and attract hundreds of families to the parks each year to watch some of the best movies available. Skip the lines at the theaters and enjoy free movies. Don't forget about something to snack on, as we have concessions available at each movie. You and your family will NOT want to miss out on this year's season!! There will be 7 movies over the course of 7 nights: all for free!  Cannot beat that anywhere! So pack up the kids, lawn chairs and blankets and head to your neighborhood Park. 2021 Films Toy Story 4 - May 7 - Sherwood Park Aladdin       - May 21 - San Jacinto Park Frozen II     - June 4 -  UTPB Park The Croods - June 18 - Woodson Park Sonic          - July 16 - Lawndale Park Tom & Jerry- July 30 - McKinney Park Trolls World Tour - August 6 - Sherwood Park Start Time The movies are scheduled to begin at dark.

Cover Odessa in Color 2021

1K and 5K Color Fun Run| July 31, 2021 | 8am Comanche Trail Park | On-site registration 7:00am | Run 8:00am Additional info coming soon https://www.odessahcc.org/color

Movie in the Park – Trolls World Tour

Movies in the Park is one of the main annual attractions that has become a tradition with most families in Odessa. The movies are hosted throughout the summer months and attract hundreds of families to the parks each year to watch some of the best movies available. Skip the lines at the theaters and enjoy free movies. Don't forget about something to snack on, as we have concessions available at each movie. You and your family will NOT want to miss out on this year's season!! There will be 7 movies over the course of 7 nights: all for free!  Cannot beat that anywhere! So pack up the kids, lawn chairs and blankets and head to your neighborhood Park. 2021 Films Toy Story 4 - May 7 - Sherwood Park Aladdin       - May 21 - San Jacinto Park Frozen II     - June 4 -  UTPB Park The Croods - June 18 - Woodson Park Sonic          - July 16 - Lawndale Park Tom & Jerry- July 30 - McKinney Park Trolls World Tour - August 6 - Sherwood Park Start Time The movies are scheduled to begin at dark.

Basin Pride

Noel Heritage Park | August 7, 2021| 1-10PM www.basinpride.com

Cam Bertrand

Thursday, 12 August 2021, 6:00pm. The Ector Theatre , Odessa He was a contributing writer on Seasons 11 & 12 of MTVs hit show, 'Wild'N'Out'. In 2019, Cam Bertrand became the youngest comic to win the 'Florida's Funniest' competition, beating out over 300 comics, previous winners include Daniel Tosh, Bert Kreischer, and JB Ball. In that same year, Cam also became the youngest comedian to record his own half hour comedy special with DryBar comedy, his special 'Sophisticated Ignorance' he has garnered over 70 million total views since its release. He has also worked with some of the biggest names in comedy today including: Joe Rogan, Andrew Schulz, Bert Kreischer, Pete Davidson, Hannibal Buress, Michael Che, Josh Blue, and Mike Epps. Tickets: https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/cam-bertrand-12aug2021/?pk=ddf31ff7f10b38a50ef4a45a67b5370f798b85072b66a854327766b28fdd801d  

Ground Breaking Ceremony Odessa College

New Wood Health Sciences Building/ Kickoff 75th Anniversary When: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 10:00 AM thru 10:30 AM Where: Odessa College 201 W University Blvd Odessa, TX 79764-7127 Map Building site pad East of Admistration Building