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  • 100 Happy Faces: Artwork by Barry Phillips the Younger

    Phillips Goff Gallery at Odessa College 201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Odessa College to Host Barry Phillips the Younger's 40-Year Retrospective Exhibition Odessa, Texas - Odessa College will present 100 HAPPY FACES: Artwork by Barry Phillips the Younger, a retrospective exhibition featuring selected drawings, prints, and assemblages created over the course of the artist's 40-year career. The exhibition will be on display from Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, October 3, 2025, in the Phillips Goff Gallery located in Sedate Hall on the Odessa College campus. Phillips the Younger, a member of the Odessa College art faculty since 1987, is widely recognized for his contributions to the arts both locally and nationally. His work has been exhibited in more than 100 shows across the country. He has received numerous honors, including a National Endowment for the Arts Regional Fellowship in Drawing and Printmaking, the Kimbrough Award from the Dallas Museum of Art, and the 2012 Community Statesman for the Arts award from the Heritage of Odessa Foundation. In describing his upcoming retrospective, Phillips shared: "I am honored to present my 40-year retrospective at Odessa College. It will be fun and informative and strange, so don't miss it!" In addition to the exhibition, Odessa College will host an artist talk with Phillips at […]

  • Adult Coloring Group – CENTENNIAL

    Recurring
    Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

  • Cassatt Quartet Residency

    Humanities

    We bring the Cassatt String Quartet to West Texas bi-annually to inspire and work intensively with our students (elementary to college students), expand students' horizons, and give cultural awareness and higher education guidance. We enrich and develop people through music. Students learn life lessons via chamber music and orchestral playing such as teamwork, verbal and non-verbal communication, and respect for one another. You can see the full list of event dates, locations and times, on the website.  

  • Toddler Tales Storytime – CENTENNIAL

    Recurring
    Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.

  • Toddler Tales Storytime – DOWNTOWN

    Recurring
    Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown) 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Fun ways to help support toddlers' developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.

  • Knit & Stitch

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

    Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful experience at our Knit and Stitch event! Whether you're a knitter, quilter, stitcher, or just curious about the craft, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome—from novices eager to learn to experts willing to share their wisdom. Our event offers a unique blend of creativity and camaraderie. Engage in stimulating conversations and build friendships with fellow crafters as you explore visual thinking strategies to discuss and appreciate artwork. Share your projects, exchange tips, and inspire each other in a warm and supportive environment. And don’t stress about those little mistakes—we all make them! Someone might even adore your sweater with the mismatched sleeves or the missing neck hole. So, bring your projects, your questions, and your sense of humor. Join our creative community at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for an evening of crafting and chatting. We can’t wait to see you there!

  • First Friday !! Odessa Arts

    Discover Odessa
    Humanities

    First Friday ODTX is one of the best ways to experience Odessa like a local! At Discover Odessa, we're all about helping you uncover the heart of our city — and this monthly event is packed with West Texas charm, creativity, and community. Local Art & Creative Experiences Live Music Food & Drinks Movies & Entertainment Pop-Up Vendors & Boutiques Check out our blog to see how to explore First Friday in Downtown Odessa and surrounding areas — from art and live music to food, local vendors, what to take & more https://bit.ly/45cfeZo First Friday ODTX brought to you by: Odessa Arts & Downtown Odessa, Inc.

  • Adventures In Art

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

    Register for studio classes that take place on select Sundays from 2:30-4:30 for students ages 6-12. Students can tour current exhibitions and do a related studio art project. $20 per class by advance, online registration only (by noon the previous Thursday).  Class size is limited, so sign up soon! Oct 5                    Graphic Design   Tour the exhibit, Cultural Currency, and design your own money for your imaginary country Nov 9                   Painting   Have fun learning to create portraits, using acrylic paint

  • Adult Coloring Group – CENTENNIAL

    Recurring
    Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

  • Sesame Street LIVE! Elmo & Friends Say Hello

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Humanities

    Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! In Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!

  • A Conversation with Roy Choi – Free Event

    Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX
    Humanities

    The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series presents Roy Choi, social activist, chef and co-founder of The Kogi Truck. The event is FREE; tickets are not required for General Admission seating. Preferred seating is available for Midland College Distinguished Donors and Friends of the Series. Contact the Midland College Foundation, foundation@midland.edu, (432) 685-4526, for more information about preferred seating opportunities. ABOUT ROY CHOI Roy Choi was born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is known as one of the architects of the modern food truck movement through Kogi BBQ. Choi merges food and social media with community and honors the street food culture that laid the path before him. He is the host of the civic-minded Emmy Award winning series BROKEN BREAD on KCET/Tastemade, which in 2020 won him a James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Host in a television series. On a global scale, Roy is co-host in the full-blown Netflix cooking series THE CHEF SHOW with Jon Favreau. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. In 2010, Food and Wine magazine named him Best New Chef. His cookbook/memoir L.A. Son was a NY Times Bestseller in 2013. In 2016 he was named TIME […]

  • A Conversation with Roy Choi

    Midland College Chaparral Center 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX
    Humanities

    The Davidson Distinguished Lecture Series presents Roy Choi, social activist, chef and co-founder of The Kogi Truck. The event is FREE; tickets are not required for General Admission seating. Preferred seating is available for Midland College Distinguished Donors and Friends of the Series. Contact the Midland College Foundation, foundation@midland.edu, (432) 685-4526, for more information about preferred seating opportunities. ABOUT ROY CHOI Roy Choi was born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is known as one of the architects of the modern food truck movement through Kogi BBQ. Choi merges food and social media with community and honors the street food culture that laid the path before him. He is the host of the civic-minded Emmy Award winning series BROKEN BREAD on KCET/Tastemade, which in 2020 won him a James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Host in a television series. On a global scale, Roy is co-host in the full-blown Netflix cooking series THE CHEF SHOW with Jon Favreau. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. In 2010, Food and Wine magazine named him Best New Chef. His cookbook/memoir L.A. Son was a NY Times Bestseller in 2013. In 2016 he was named TIME […]