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  • Art Talk

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

    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!

  • Passive Program: Make Your Own Chess Set

    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    **Ongoing monthly activity available at the Children’s circulation desk.** This month’s passive program is a fun adventure of wits and strategy – each chess move is a step towards exciting victories! Pick up supplies at the Children’s circulation desk to make your own chess set. Later in the month we will have a special Chess Class on April 22, 2024. Come to the basement activity room and learn to play chess with Chase Ross, the chess coach for Goddard JHS and Bunche Elementary School in Midland. Learn to move your pawns, the moves a knight can make, and how to checkmate your opponent.

  • Knit & Stitch

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

    Help us create a post-modern sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! This is open to any hand-craft (crochet, knit, sew, etc).  Free!

  • Odessa YMCA Presents Giggle & Give with Lucas Bohn

    The Ector Theatre 500 N. Texas, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    The Odessa Family YMCA proudly presents our “Giggle & Give” comedy fundraiser sponsored by Sondra and Toby Eoff. The fundraiser will start at 7 p.m. (with doors opening at 6 p.m.) April 4 at The Ector Theatre, and it will feature comedian Lucas Bohn. The fundraiser will benefit our annual campaign for the Odessa Family YMCA. Those funds will benefit our PreK-3 program, which we have in partnership with the Ector County Independent School District, youth sports scholarships, and free community events held throughout the year, including Healthy Kids Day. In addition to the comedy show, the Odessa Family YMCA will hold a silent auction with all proceeds going to our annual campaign. Current silent auction items include artwork from the Odessa Family YMCA Learning Centers, Dallas Cowboys suite tickets, Six Flag/Hurricane Harbor tickets and many more. We are accepting items for our silent auction. Lucas Bohn has been seen on NBC’s “Bring the Funny” and CBS’ Coastal Comedy Live, performing with comedy legends like Kevin Hart, Jimmy Fallon and Dave Chappelle. His first comedy special, “Too Cool for School,” went viral with over 50 million views. CBS7 news anchor Jay Hendricks will serve as master of ceremonies for the […]

  • Odessa Arts Black and White Ball

    Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 305 E. 5th Street, Odessa, Texas
    Humanities

    Please join us for Odessa Arts’ Black & White Ball Presented by Sewell BMW of the Permian Basin, to celebrate our 2024 Friends of the Arts. Saturday, April 6th, 6:30 pm at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in the Permian Ballroom. Friend of the Arts Honorees: CRAIG VAN AMBURGH CHRISTOPHER STANLEY DR. EILEEN PIWETZ Single tickets for members are $100 and $150 for non-members. Table sponsorships are available. Find your tickets or purchase a table sponsorship here: https://odessaarts.org/black-white-ball/

  • Meals on Wheels – 24th Annual Mudbug

    Ector County Coliseum Barn G 4501 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Please join us at the 24th Annual Mudbug: presented by Sewell Ford!                  Purchase Mudbug Tickets            

  • Meet the Author: Rosie Talley

    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    Originally from a small farming community in Southeastern Colorado, Rosie Talley resides in West Texas with her husband and daughter. Rosie is the author of Linus the Troll and Linus the Troll and the Isle of Huggles. Ever since childhood, Rosie has had a passion for storytelling. She looks forward to sharing more of her stories in the future. Join us for a special book reading: “Linus the Troll” by Rosie Talley -Ask questions -Buy a signed copy! *Location: 3rd Floor Auditorium

  • Chest Class – Featuring Chess Coach Chase Ross

    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    Come to the basement activity room and learn to play chess with Chase Ross, the chess coach for Goddard JHS and Bunche Elementary School in Midland. Learn to move your pawns, the moves a Knight can make, and checkmate your opponent.