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First Friday

Downtown Odessa , United States

WHAT IS FIRST FRIDAY? First Friday ODTX is a monthly gathering every first Friday of the month for residents and visitors of downtown Odessa. Each month, the streets are lively and colorful with music, games, and delicious food. There are unbeatable deals from local businesses and exciting opportunities to collect amazing giveaways. The event is open to all ages and caters to everyone’s interests. For music lovers, there are live performances by local bands and artists, while foodies can indulge in a diverse range of street eats. Downtown shops and eateries will offer special promotions. First Friday ODTX event brings vibrancy and community spirit to downtown Odessa, making it the perfect place to spend a Friday evening.

Shine Bright Do Good

Kendra Scott 2900 W. Loop 250 N #125, Midland, TX, United States

Museum Uncorked: A Night of Art & Wine

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States

Presenting the next in line for ENAM’s Curated Gourmet Series: Museum Uncorked: A Night of Art & Wine! Save the date for March 8, 2024 Save the date for March 8, 2024!  This event will feature five unique chef-curated, exhibit-inspired food tastings paired specifically by the West Texas Wine Society in conjunction with our Gastronomy exhibit. Reservation is required in advance, and you can reserve your spot here: https://form.jotform.com/240165455258155 Hurry, because there’s only a limited amount of tickets left!  Texas Cocktail Attire.

Americans for the Arts 35th Nancy Hanks Lecture Featuring Jeffrey Wright – Free Event by Zoom

Americans for the Arts invites you to the 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts & Public Policy delivered by Award Winning Actor and Advocate JEFFREY WRIGHT Tuesday, March 12, 2024 ​​​7:00 p.m. ET The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, DC Register at no charge for the Zoom livestream lecture More speakers include...                        Learn more about our lecturer and speakers on the Nancy Hanks Lecture webpage.  _____________________________________________________________ ​​​​​ Presented by Americans for the Arts, the Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts & Public Policy is a leading national forum for arts policy intended to stimulate dialogue on policy and social issues affecting the arts. The lecture is named for Nancy Hanks, former president of Americans for the Arts and chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, who devoted 15 years of her professional life to bringing the arts to prominent national consciousness. _____________________________________________________________ Americans for the Arts is pleased to make this lecture accessible at no charge as well as offer nationwide livestreaming and ASL interpretation. This program is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.

Harry Potter Party

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Join us in the Activity Room Basement to talk Harry Potter, play games, make crafts, and have fun!

The Sewell Leadership Event

Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas

We have gathered to grow as leaders within the Permian Basin for nearly two decades. This year we’re bringing you back to the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center for incredible speakers! Join Team Sewell for an inspiring day of learning and leadership with fantastic speakers. Follow Sewell Family of Companies on Facebook and Instagram to see who the 2024 speakers are! As always, 100% of ticket revenue will be donated back to a local charity. Here are a few things to help you plan for the show: Please Note Arrive On Time: Please arrive early to allow yourself time to park, go through bag check, and find your seat prior to 8:30 AM. Doors open at 7:30 AM. Clear Bag Policy: We have a clear bag policy. Our clear bag size limit is 12"x12"x6" and wallet size limit is 8"x5." Tell Your Friends and Colleges!: Share this information with everyone in your party, or forward this email to the individual(s) attending the performance if you purchased tickets for someone else. Food and Beverages: For the Sewell Leadership event only, you can bring in non-alcoholic outside beverages into the theater IF the cup has a lid. Complimentary water, coffee, and light snacks will be available in the lobby. Advance […]

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Art Talk

Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States

Spend the evening enjoying a discussion of selected work from the Ellen Noël Art Museum’s collection. Get the chance to view, analyze, and discuss an artwork using visual thinking strategies. · Free!