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

Odessa Arts’ Black & White Ball

Please join us for Odessa Arts' Black & White Ball to celebrate the Friend of the Arts and Volunteers of the Year. Friday September 17, 2021 | 6:30PM | Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center | Permian Ballroom Friend of the Arts Honorees: Sondra & Toby Eoff | Philanthropy in the Arts Betsy & Buzz Hurt | Education in the Arts Michael Marrero | Municipal Leadership in the Arts For ticket info please call 432-337-1492

Raymond Orta y Los Barrio Boys of Comedy

Ponchi Herrera, Iggy Samaniego, Rafael Molina, & Mario Salazar Join us for a night of BELLY LAUGHS FROM BEGINNING TO END! Raymond Orta and the Barrio Boys of Comedy!You don't want to pass up this night, one of the hottest comedy lineups to ever perform in Texas, The Barrio boys of Comedy Get ready for a 5-course meal of laughter You have the great Ponchi Herrera, the mighty Iggy Samaniego, the talented Rafael Molina, none other than Mario Salazar, and last but not least, the funniest man in the Barrio Raymond Orta. This Line Up is going to be so amazing! Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7626689/raymond-orta-y-los-barrio-boys-of-comedy-midland-wagner-noel-performing-arts-center_CFC_WNweb

Rob Schneider

Saturday, 18 September 2021, 6:00pm. The Ector Theatre , Odessa Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in films, television and continues his world-wide standup tour. Schneider’s first Netflix comedy special, “Asian Momma, Mexican Kids,” premiered globally on August 11. Filmed in February the special gives viewers a look at Schneider’s family and personal life through hilarious anecdotes. The special ends with a surprise duet performance with Schneider’s daughter Elle King. Born in San Francisco, Schneider’s family is of Filipino and Caucasian descent. His father was Jewish and his mother Catholic. His mixed background has been a common theme in his comedy acts. Schneider started his stand-up career in high school opening for the popular San Francisco band “Head On,” and was a regular guest on local radio. An opening slot for Dennis Miller garnered him an appearance on the HBO’s “13th Annual Young Comedians” special also hosted by Miller. The special led him to a coveted position as a writer for SNL in 1988. Schneider swiftly moved from a writer and featured player […]