Odessa Arts

Live Music with Flair: Cassidy Sooter
2023-08-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: Eric & Emily Baker
2023-08-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Powerman 5000
2023-08-10 19:30 - 22:00 | The Ector Theatre, 500 N. Texas, Odessa, TX, 79761, United States
Doors and bar open at 6:30 pm and show starts at 7:30 pm
For additional information please contact The Ector Theatre at 432-653-1246

Live Music with Flair: Tony Barker Band
2023-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: Craig Elliott
2023-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Tierra and Malo
2023-08-12 19:30 - 22:30 | The Ector Theatre, 500 N. Texas, Odessa, TX, 79761, United States
Tierra was named “Best R&B Vocal Group” by four leading magazines, including Billboard. They started their career in East Los Angeles with a blend of rock, pop, jazz, R&B and salsa. The result was a Latin R&B rhythm which produced classics like “Together,” “Gonna Find Her,” “Memories” and “Zoot Suit Boogie.” Founded in 1972, the band has performed internationally and continues to perform with their unique smooth and soulful sounds. Throughout Tierra’s history, Rudy Salas has been, and continues to be, the leader of the band.
Tierra was the first Latino band to have four songs on the national chart and two simultaneously in the Top 100. They have performed in such prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, The American Music Awards, and more.
Tierra is widely known to have played a role in opening doors for other Latino and non-Latino superstars of today, including comedian Paul Rodriguez, Arsenio Hall, Sheila E, Gloria Estefan, Los Lobos, and more.
Malo is known if its blend of Latino, Rock, Jazz and blues. The band had a humongous hit with the single “Suavecito,” which became a low-rider classic, and has gone on to release several albums.
Please contact The Ector Theatre at 432-653-1246 for additional information

Live Music with Flair: E-Flat Porch Band
2023-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: The Croakin' Toads
2023-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: Brother Z
2023-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

ALICE COOPER
2023-08-19 20:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for.
Cooper was discovered in 1969 by Frank Zappa in Los Angeles, where he signed them to his record label. Their collaboration with young record producer Bob Ezrin led to the break-through third album “Love It to Death” which hit the charts in 1971, followed by “Killer,” “School’s Out,” ”Billion Dollar Babies,” and “Muscle of Love.” Each new album release was accompanied by a bigger and more elaborate touring stage show. 1974 saw the release of a “Greatest Hits” album, and then Cooper, in 1975, released his first solo album, “Welcome to My Nightmare” in 1975, accompanied by the legendary groundbreaking theatrical Welcome to My Nightmare concert tour.
With his influence on rock & roll and popular culture long since acknowledged, there is little that Alice Cooper hasn’t achieved in his remarkable career, including platinum albums, sold-out tours and any number of honors and career achievement awards.

Live Music with Flair: Eric Logan
2023-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

John Waite with John Ford Coley
2023-08-24 20:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Join us on a musical journey when classic songs reflected our moment in time. Legendary John Waite and John Ford Coley are coming to Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center for one night only, Thursday, August 24, 2023. A night of classic music and a night you won’t forget!
Presented locally by 97 Gold.
About John Waite
John will be performing his catalog of hits from his 40-year career as a solo artist, with The Baby’s and Bad English.
John Waite’s catalog of hits features some of the most loved songs of the 80s and 90s – the #1 Worldwide hit ‘Missing You’, The Baby’s ‘Isn’t It Time’ and Bad English’s ‘When I See You Smile’ rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on the radio today. Others include ‘Tears’, ‘Change’ and ‘These Times Are Hard For Lovers’. ‘Every Step Of The Way’ and ‘If Anybody Had A Heart’ appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 Demi Moore film About Last Night. ‘Deal for Life’, penned by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin, was featured in the Days Of Thunder soundtrack.
As a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Baby’s and Bad English, John Waite was a fixture of album-oriented rock radio stations during the ’70s and ’80s. John Waite had a talent for power ballads and driving arena rock, occasionally touching on new wave-styled power pop as well.
About John Ford Coley
There are songs you hear in your life that transport you to a certain time period or give you a special feeling. You associate those good times with the group that made them famous. Songs like “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight,” “Nights Are Forever Without You” and “Love Is The Answer” have that kind of effect on people. Those songs and numerous others have made John Ford Coley a singing legend. He has spent decades touring, writing, recording, and producing.
John is most revered as half of the Grammy nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. He continues with an active roster performing the platinum and gold record hits for audiences around the world. Classically trained on piano and a n avid guitarist, John loves the craft and enjoys every audience he encounters.

Live Music with Flair: Rī Wolf Trio
2023-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: Part Bee
2023-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

West Texas Jazz Jam
2023-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: Mighty Orq
2023-08-31 06:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: Never 2 Young
2023-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

New Classics
2023-09-01 18:30 - 20:30 | OC Green Space
Steven Silva & Erik Madrid present their music group “New Classics,” a 6-member collaboration of local musicians specializing in the performance of Jazz standards, Pop, and Funk. They also bring their own catalog of Original music to their shows to offer a unique experience to each audience at every performance.
Show will be at the Odessa College Green Space at the new Odessa Arts First Friday Series on Sept 1 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Live Music with Flair: NO LIVE MUSIC
2023-09-02 06:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Jazz Nights with Flair: Craig Elliott's Jazz Duo
2023-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: KT and the Blues Scientists
2023-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: Jukebox Duo
2023-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Happy 150th, Rachmaninoff! - Masterworks Series
2023-09-09 19:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Richard O’Neill, viola
Symphonic Dances – SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
Viola Concerto – CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS
Featuring Grammy Award Winner Richard O’Neill, and continuing our celebration of Rachmaninoff’s most popular works for orchestra!

Animaniacs in Concert - Voices & Songs of the Iconic Animated Series LIVE On Stage
2023-09-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Midland College Chaparral Center, 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX
The Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series presents Animaniacs: In Concert! Join the leading voice-cast of Animaniacs – the iconic animated Warner Bros series created and produced by Steven Spielberg – for a “zany, animany and totally insaney” evening as they perform the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon TV series (backed by video projections from the equally world-famous animations). The show is guaranteed to be fun for the entire family!

General Admission seating is FREE; tickets are not required. Preferred seating is available for Friends of the Series and Distinguished Donors. Contact the Midland College Foundation, (432) 685-4526, for more information about these opportunities.

The show is a fabulously funny and joyful look back at what made Animaniacs such a special and successful top-rated show…its memorable (and EDUCATIONAL) songs and unforgettable sketches! The live show celebrates the creative inspiration behind the songs with lots of audience interaction and never-before-told behind-the-scenes insider stories shared by voice actors (who are all behind some of the most unforgettable cartoon characters in the history of animation).

Animaniacs in Concert stars the show’s original Emmy-Winning composer Randy Rogel and voice talent of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen (Yakko & Pinky on Animaniacs; Raphael & Donatello on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

Animaniacs in Concert is for the adults – it’s hip, it’s funny…but kids will love it, too!”
“You could know nothing about Yakko, Wakko and Dot and still have just as good a time as the people who grew up watching ‘Animaniacs’ every day.” Dallas Observer
“Hilarious stage banter and storytelling bring these beloved animated characters to life through inspired songwriting and mischievous performance.” Red Dirt Report

Trappings of Texas
2023-09-14 08:00 - 2023-09-16 17:00 | Museum of the Big Bend, Hwy 90 E, Alpine, TX, 79832, United States
Join us this fall for the oldest and best exhibit and sale of contemporary western art and custom cowboy gear in the country. Over 50 artists participating. Show closes November 4, 2023.
Check back for information on event details, sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Preview Party
Museum of the Big Bend
Ticketed event
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Artist demonstrations
On the front porch of the museum
Free and open to the public
Opening Reception and Sale
Register to become a buyer, meet the artists and catch up with friends.
Great appetizers, live music and a cash bar
Ticketed event
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Artist demonstrations
On the front porch of the museum
Free and open to the public
Trappings of Texas Ranch Roundup Party
At the Gage Gardens in Marathon
Ticketed event

Jazz Nights with Flair: Moments Notice
2023-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: Brown Sneakers
2023-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Live Music with Flair: Eddie Austin
2023-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

Rhythm & Booze: A Dueling Piano Event
2023-09-21 19:00 | Midland Shared Spaces, 3500 North A Street #1100, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
We are excited to bring back by popular demand Rhythm & Booze: A Dueling Piano Event! This year’s event will take place under the tent at Midland Shared Spaces on Thursday, September 21 at 7 p.m.
Sing and laugh your way through an unforgettable evening featuring guest artists Felix & Fingers. Get your favorite song played during this exciting and impromptu show – you never know what will happen at Rhythm & Booze.
Make a ‘note’-able difference by supporting the event as a sponsor! Sponsorships include reserved seating for 8 guests, food and open bar, your name or logo displayed prominently to an engaged audience – and the perfect seats to enjoy the show! We anticipate that the event will sell out through sponsor tables before tickets go on sale to the general public, so reserve your sponsorship today!
Join us to raise the roof while we raise funds toward our organization’s mission to enhance nonprofit efficiency, provide affordable workspace and back-office services, and foster collaborations that better serve the nonprofits and people of Midland County.
Seating is limited and will go quickly! Reserve your table for this unforgettable evening today! We can’t wait to see you under the tent at MSS.

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Jazz Nights with Flair: Erik & Adrian Madrid
2023-09-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Flair Taverna, 2701 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas
