Humanities

Tracy Morgan No Disrespect Tour, Presented by AEG July 24 / Sunday8:00 PMBUY TICKETS Please note for all events after January 1, 2022, we will have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x12x6" or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x5". Tracy Morgan is one of the most well-respected comedians in his field, known for his roles across seven seasons of 30 Rock, where he received a Supporting Actor Emmy Nomination, and Saturday Night Live, which earned him an Emmy nod for Outstanding Guest Actor. He can most recently be seen in season four of TBS’s The Last O.G. which he executive produces and stars in. Morgan recently appeared in Amazon’s Coming 2 America alongside Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, which was released in March 2021 and Warner Brothers animated movie Scoob! which was released on PVOD on May 14th, 2020. He has had standup specials for Netflix, HBO and Comedy Central. In 2009, he released his first book, I Am The New Black, a compilation of anecdotes and serious moments that shaped him and his career. He has also had memorable voiceovers in G-Force, Rio and Rio 2 and the Oscar-nominated Boxtrolls. Additional film […]

Odessa Arts will host a grant writing workshop for organizations interested in applying for 2023 Cultural Tourism grant, Mural Assistance Program, or Make Art Work grants. In order to be eligible for a grant, organizations must attend the workshop. Odessa Arts provides grants for programs and events that promote art and tourism in Ector County. To apply, visit: https://odessaarts.org/cultural-tourism-grants/ Workshop - located in the Wolfcamp Room at Odessa Marriott Conference Center August 8th 10am-12pm

Steve Trevino “America’s Favorite Husband.” Thursday, 08 September, 2022 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm www.theector.com      

WLT Craft + Business of Writing Workshop SEPTEMBER 11 2022 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT $49.00 Tickets WLT Craft + Business of Writing Workshop Odessa, TX - September 11 $ 49.00 Unlimited DECREASE TICKET QUANTITY FOR WLT CRAFT + BUSINESS OF WRITING WORKSHOP- Quantity INCREASE TICKET QUANTITY FOR WLT CRAFT + BUSINESS OF WRITING WORKSHOP+ ADD TO CART Registration: $49 (includes all three presentations) Hello, Permian Basin! We’re so excited to be headed your way for a special in-person writing workshop that covers craft and business and everything in-between. In partnership with Odessa Arts, the WLT Craft + Business of Writing Workshop will take place on Sunday, September 11, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Marriott Odessa Hotel and Convention Center (305 East 5th Street, Odessa, Texas 79761). The event will include three one-hour presentations (details below), including writing exercises and plenty of time for questions. PLUS, all registrants are invited to stick around after the workshop for a Happy Hour Meet-up at the hotel’s cash bar – a chance to mix & mingle and connect with fellow writers (and your friendly WLT instructors). Details on the three presentations can be found below. Seating is limited, register today! “Take […]

Celebrated artist Heidi Pitre returns to Odessa with her exhibit of library card art. “A Permanent Record,” repurposes vintage library cards into unique artworks that celebrate the written word. Pitre’s work will be exhibited at the Ector County Library from September 6 - November 19, 2023. A special reception will be held for Pitre as well as new library Director Howard Marks on September 16th at 5:30pm on the first floor of the Ector County Library. Pitre will also hold a library card art workshop on Saturday, September 17th at 2pm at the Ector County Library. The reception and the workshop are free and open to the public.

Felipe Esparza The Unmasked Tour - Presented by Tobin Entertainment Sep 16 / Friday7:30 PM BUY TICKETS Please note for all events after January 1, 2022, we will have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x12x6" or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x5". This policy includes diaper bags. Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe is also developing a sitcom along with actor Omar Chaparro, producer Eric Tannenbaum and 3Pas (Eugenio Derbez’ production company). Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.

Celebrated artist Heidi Pitre returns to Odessa with her exhibit of library card art. “A Permanent Record,” repurposes vintage library cards into unique artworks that celebrate the written word. Pitre’s work will be exhibited at the Ector County Library from September 6 - November 19, 2023. A special reception will be held for Pitre as well as new library Director Howard Marks on September 16th at 5:30pm on the first floor of the Ector County Library. Pitre will also hold a library card art workshop on Saturday, September 17th at 2pm at the Ector County Library. The reception and the workshop are free and open to the public.

WEST TEXAS FEST September 24th SAVE THE DATE VIP/Sponsor Hour • 6pm General Admission • 7pm Cornhole Tournament • 7:45pm COME AND ENJOY THE SPIRITS OF TEXAS! ★Texas beer & spirit tastings ★ Corn hole tournament ★ Texas country music ★ Food trucks WE CAN'T WAIT! MOVING TO SEPTEMBER IN DOWNTOWN ODESSA

Kevin James AEG Presents Sep 30 / Friday7:00 PM BUY TICKETS Please note for all events after January 1, 2022, we will have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x12x6" or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x5". After selling out the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in less than five days in 2020, only to have the show not be able to occur due to the 2020 Pandemic, Kevin James will finally be able to perform in West Texas on Friday, September 30, 2022! Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 8, 2022, at 10 AM CT at WagnerNoel.com, and will be available at the venue Box Office from 1 – 5 PM, or by calling ETIX at 1-800-514-3849. James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom. The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but […]

Comedian Raymon Orta Saturday, 01 October, 2022 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm www.theector.com