Our storytime this week is special. It’s a birthday party! We’ll read books and then head down to the basement for crafts and goodie bags to celebrate all things Dr. Seuss.
Our bilingual storytime includes books in English and Spanish, with songs in English, and free books to take home from the storytime. Join us @ 10:00 AM.
Grab a book, snuggle up on the rug, and Read to Felix @ 4:00 in the Children’s Department.
Join us on March 1, 2025, for Nashville Songwriters Under the West Texas Stars benefiting the Education Foundation of Odessa! This unforgettable evening will transport you from the written page to the concert stage, offering an exclusive glimpse into the lives of Nashville's most talented songwriters and storytellers. Our evening this year will feature Rhett Akins and The Warren Brothers. Don't miss this chance to celebrate the power of storytelling through song while making a meaningful impact on the lives of local students! This event is brought to you by The Perryman Group and Saulsbury.
Interactive storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 0-2.
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.
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.
C'mon and join Blippi to make music in your hometown in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour! Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies and LIVE musicians to explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, through all your favorite Blippi hits. So grab your drumsticks, tune up your guitar, and move those feet with Blippi and get ready for a musical performance that's fun for the whole family!
Participating Vendors: Odessa Arts - Free Odessa Arts Bag At The Ector Theater - Free Odessa Arts bag for those who spend $20+ at a local business during First Friday ODTX, Sign up to be a member Ector County Library - Midland Festival Ballet Performance 6:30PM: Midland Festival Ballet Mini Performances of upcoming The Firebird Performance Casa Ortiz - Casa Ortiz Grill Out hamburgers, hotdogs, roasted corn-on-the-cob, mexican corn, aguas frescas. Mc JACK'S - St Patrick's Day Craft Station Good Life Nutrition - Buy 1 get one 1/2 off bowl 6:30a - 6p Sacrificial Needle Tattoo - Local Vendor Market Local vendor market featuring both artwork for sale and other handmade goods and food. There will be live art demonstrations on display. Additionally Sacrificial Needle Tattoo will also be have $40 fine line tattoos and additional tattoo and piercing specials. Scooter's Coffee - 1/2 Price Drink 1/2 Any Drink with Coupon - Free Cold Foam Patrick Clay's - Evil Ink Tattoos Evil Ink Tattoos $30 Tattoos and Food and Drink Specials The Ector Theater - The Incredibles $5 Movie Night "The Incredibles" Copper Key Gifts - Extended Hours OC Green Space - Silent Disco Night Silent Disco Night with DJ, […]
Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet! Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes and lavish groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s. World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby’ is a must-see feast for the eyes. Get your tickets today and be among the first to experience this lavish new production! *The Creative Team of The Great Gatsby: Renowned choreographer Ilya Zhivoy captures the passion of the central love story with a sensual, dynamic style. Celebrated LA-based film and TV composer Anna Drubich, whose work includes the music for the 2023 Oscar-winning Navalny documentary, makes her ballet debut with a rich, lively score that embraces the sounds of the Jazz Age. Theatrical costume designs by Sonya Vartanyan complete the production with sumptuousness and fling. **About the Company: Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, the World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time […]
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.
Interactive storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 0-2.
Our storytime this week is a little bit special! Join us for the storytime @ 10:00 to talk about stuffed animals and puppets, then head down to the basement for the Adopt Your Own Stuffie Puppet.
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.
The Midland County Library Bookmobile is available to come to any event for book checkouts and library card sign ups. To make a bookmobile stop request, please call Dulciana Olguin at (432)-688-4325 or email at dolguin@mcounty.com.
Bring your little ones, ages 0-2, to listen to a few books, learn songs and action rhymes, then go play together in the Baby Room. Siblings are welcome!
The Midland County Library Bookmobile is available to come to any event for book checkouts and library card sign ups. To make a bookmobile stop request, please call Dulciana Olguin at (432)-688-4325 or email at dolguin@mcounty.com.
Liverpool Legends “Beatles Experience!” Liverpool Legends are four incredibly talented musicians/actors curated by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison, to honor her brother’s legacy, and re-create the band that changed the world forever. This Grammy-nominated and unique one-of-a-kind Beatles show is narrated by Louise Harrison and honors The Beatles’ legacy by tracing their musical evolution from early hits to psychedelic masterpieces. Liverpool Legends have toured the world, with sold out performances in the US, Europe, Mexico, Canada, Israel, Ukraine, India and South America. They have performed in prestigious venues such as The Cavern Club in Liverpool, Carnegie Hall, and The Rose Bowl. They have also recorded at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios in London and received a Grammy nomination for their work on “Fab Fan Memories – A Beatles Bond.”
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is one of the most successful stand-up comedians today with six comedy specials streaming on various platforms and selling out theaters across the world. Her most recent special, Say I Won’t, debuted on YouTube with over 3.8M views. Anjelah published her first memoir titled, Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams, in March 2022. Born and raised in San Jose, California, and of Mexican and Native American descent, Anjelah has guest starred on shows such as Life & Beth, Superstore, The Shield, Ugly Betty, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her film roles include Enough Said, Our Family Wedding, and Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Most recently, Anjelah joined Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross in the Amazon Prime feature, Candy Cane Lane. In February, she returns for the second season of the Hulu original series, Life & Beth, and will be the host of the Tubi original series, My Crazy Quince, which will be out in April.
Interactive storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 0-2.
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.
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.
Our bilingual storytime today is all about spring. Nuestra hora de cuentos bilingües de hoy tiene que ver con la primavera.
Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. This storytime in both English and Spanish is a great introduction to different languages. Family.
Midland Community Theatre announces its production of “Girls in the Boat” by Alice Austen March 21- April 5. Directed by Emma Evenson, this show was inspired by the first US women’s rowing team and its determination to compete in the 1976 Olympics. Tickets are available now at mctmidland.org.
The Midland County Library Bookmobile is available to come to any event for book checkouts and library card sign ups. To make a bookmobile stop request, please call Dulciana Olguin at (432)-688-4325 or email at dolguin@mcounty.com.
Get ready to experience an unforgettable night at the iconic Ector Theatre on Saturday, March 29, 2025! Join us for an electrifying performance featuring the legendary MC Magic, the smooth sounds of Baby Bash, and the unforgettable Lil Rob. Don’t miss your chance to vibe to their greatest hits in Odessa, Texas. This is the concert of the year that you absolutely cannot afford to miss! Grab your friends and get ready for a night filled with amazing music and unforgettable memories!
Interactive storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 0-2.
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.
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.
Books and Babies is back again this week. Gather up your littles and join us for books, songs, and playtime.
Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. This storytime in both English and Spanish is a great introduction to different languages. Family.
A one-act adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic presented by Midland Community Theatre's Pickwick Players, sponsored by HEB. Family.
The Midland County Library Bookmobile is available to come to any event for book checkouts and library card sign ups. To make a bookmobile stop request, please call Dulciana Olguin at (432)-688-4325 or email at dolguin@mcounty.com.
Midland Festival Ballet presents not just one, but three exciting ballets! First, the rattling tambourines and rustling tutus of Nadia Thompson’s Grand Tarantella. Next, feel the rhythm and the rhyme with all the animals in Pearl Wamsley’s award winning contemporary ballet, The Incredible Petes. Finally, join Prince Ivan as his search for golden apples becomes a much grander adventure in the featured ballet, George Skibine’s The Firebird. This classic fairytale has it all: magical creatures, daring battles, an enchanted forest, an imprisoned princess - you don’t want to miss it. Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony.
The Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series presents Michael Feinstein as he brings to life Big Band Celebrations and the Tony Bennett legacy. Supported by the Carnegie Hall Big Band, Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound. Free Event Because of the geneous endowment bestowed to Midland College by the late Phyllis and Bob Cowan, this event is FREE. Tickets are not required for general admission seating. Preferred seating is available for Friends of the Series and Midland College Distinguished Donors ($1,000 minimum donation in 2025). Contact the Midland College Foundation, (432) 685-4526, for more information about preferred seating opportunities. About the Performance The performance will feature hits such as "Because of You," "Rags to Riches," "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "The Best is Yet To Come," "I Get a Kick Out of You," "Stranger in Paradise" and many more. Feinstein's dynamic interpretations, coupled with the grandeur of the big band, will create an unforgettable night that honors the legacy of Tony Bennett in all its glory. Michael Feinstein's close friendship with Tony Bennett adds a profound layer to this tribute, as their […]
Midland Festival Ballet presents not just one, but three exciting ballets! First, the rattling tambourines and rustling tutus of Nadia Thompson’s Grand Tarantella. Next, feel the rhythm and the rhyme with all the animals in Pearl Wamsley’s award winning contemporary ballet, The Incredible Petes. Finally, join Prince Ivan as his search for golden apples becomes a much grander adventure in the featured ballet, George Skibine’s The Firebird. This classic fairytale has it all: magical creatures, daring battles, an enchanted forest, an imprisoned princess - you don’t want to miss it. Accompanied by the West Texas Symphony.
Interactive storytime that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and body movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 0-2.
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.
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.
Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale. Our featured book for this session is Sleep Like a Tiger by Mo Willems. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of a pigeon who just isn’t tired at bedtime. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by the adventures. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!
Felix is ready to have his ears scritches and have stories read to him. Come to the Children’s Department @ 4:00 to find him.
Prepare to be enchanted! Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the ground breaking 2.5D musical, is bringing the iconic Sailor Moon universe to life like never before. This stunning stage adaptation—based on the legendary manga and anime—transports audiences into a dazzling world of magic, friendship and justice with its electrifying performances, unforgettable choreography and show-stopping music. This production was the first-ever 2.5D musical to hit North American stages, ushering in anew era of live theatre that merges the visual style of manga and anime with the immersive power of live performance. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live is a one-of-a-kind experience that will captivate fans of all ages. With book, lyrics and direction by Kaori Miura (The Musical The Prince of Tennis, Tokyo Revengers the Musical), choreography by Satomi Toma and music by Go Sakabe and KYOHEI, this is your chance to see “Sailor Moon” like never before, live, on stage, in aspectacular 2.5D musical event! Feel the magic, witness the excitement and be part of the phenomenon that’s captured the hearts of millions worldwide! Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live will be performed in Japanese with English subtitles. Running time: 90 minutes with no intermission
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First Friday ODTX is a monthly gathering every first Friday of the month for residents and visitors of downtown Odessa. Each month, the streets are lively and colorful with music, games, and delicious food.
The Odessa Shakespeare Festival, an annual celebration of the enduring legacy of the Bard, has captivated audiences with exceptional performances and insightful interpretations of Shakespeare’s timeless works.
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