Humanities

Ellen Noel Art Museum at 6:00 p.m.  Free! Join local authors Christ Bartlett, Danielia Garcia, and Edith Vandervoort for a discussion centered around their contributions to the book, "Boom or Bust:  Narrative, Life, and the Culture from the West Texas Oil Patch" edited by Sheena Stief, Kristen Figgins and Rebecca Day Babcock.   Free!

Chris D'Elia ADULTS 18 AND OLDER Mar 24 / Friday 8:00 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". Chris D'Elia has become one of the most in-demand performers in comedy. His highly successful podcast CONGRATULATIONS WITH CHRIS D'ELIA has been a mainstay on iTunes' comedy podcast charts since its debut in February 2017. He is also a co-star on THE KING AND THE STING AND THE WING with Brendan Schaub. As a stand-up comedian, D'Elia has toured the US and Canada. D'Elia has three comedy specials available on Netflix, NO PAIN (2020), MAN ON FIRE (2017), and INCORRIGIBLE (2015), and he was chosen as one of four comics to represent the US in Netflix's 2019 Series COMEDIANS OF THE WORLD which features 47 comedians from 13 regions in eight different languages. His first special, WHITE MALE, BLACK COMIC, debuted on Comedy Central in 2013 and he can be seen on Comedy Central's ROAST OF JUSTIN BIEBER (2015).

Ellen Noel Art Museum from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and cost is $50.00. Register now for our latest book making workshop; Japanese Stab Binding.  Create a unique book that can be used for a variety of purposes including a travel journal, baby book or a special gift.  The instructor is Kate Mahoney and all supplies will be provided.  Limited spaces available, sign up soon!

Charity Poker Tournament Benefiting Basin Theatre Works. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Basin Theatre Works, 310 W. 42nd Street, Odessa, Texas. www.basintheatreworks.org or 432-362-2329

UTPB Lecture Series - Mike Massimino Mar 30 / Thursday 7:00 PM 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.  A former NASA astronaut, a recurring character on The Big Bang Theory, and a New York Times Best-Selling author, Mike Massimino is sure to inspire! Mike grew up a working class kid. He says his big dream of becoming an astronaut was driven by determination and commitment and accomplished with hard work and humor. After two missions to the Hubble Telescope and four spacewalks to make critical repairs, Mike is now the Senior Adviser for Space Programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, an author, and in-demand speaker. Mike plans to share about teamwork, innovation, and leadership as a down to earth spaceman. More Info https://shepperdleadership.utpb.edu/events/distinguished-lecture-series/  

Please join us for Odessa Arts’ Black & White Ball – The Color of Fashion to celebrate our 2023 Friends of the Arts. Saturday, April 1st, 6:30 pm at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in the Permian Ballroom. Friend of the Arts Honorees: Peggy Dean Marita Hendrick Dick Gillham - Dick Gillham Legacy Award black-white-ball  

2023 OC Student Art Reception & Awards Ceremony Phillips Goff Gallery (Sedate Hall Building) Odessa College 4:00 p.m.

Ellen Noel Art Museum from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Free! Bring the whole family to help us celebrate spring and find out about upcoming summer programs such as Tarp and Summer Art Camps.  Enjoy fun art stations and visits from our community partners the Odessa High School Harp Ensemble and Basin PBS.  Free for all ages!