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MOVIE IN THE PARK
MOVIE IN THE PARK
Centennial Park will host a Movie in the Park sponsored by TSL. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Thank you, TSL, for your sponsorship & support!
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Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
Join the PAW Patrol pups as they unleash their mighty superpowers in the all-new live show, PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" coming to MIDLAND/ODESSA! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of pup-spiration and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!
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Art Tales: Stuck
Art Tales: Stuck
Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event designed for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to experience a beautifully illustrated story and a creative art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project that connects to the tale. Our featured book for this session is Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. Little ones will be entertained by the whimsical story of Floyd and his attempts to free his kite from a tree. After the story, children will get to participate in an art activity inspired by Floyd's 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!
Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
Join the PAW Patrol pups as they unleash their mighty superpowers in the all-new live show, PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" coming to MIDLAND/ODESSA! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of pup-spiration and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!
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The Lady of Shalott
The Lady of Shalott
From the director of the modern fairy tale Wouldn't It Be Lovely, and based on the iconic poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson, The Globe Theatre at Odessa College embarks on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Arthurian legend with our 2024 Fall flagship production of The Lady of Shalott! Tennyson's poem The Lady of Shalott has enthralled readers for over a century. The mysterious tale of a woman cursed and trapped in a tower has captivated artists the world over, inspiring countless paintings and songs, all in service of answering the ultimate question: Who was The Lady of Shalott? In the most innovative theatrical experience we have ever offered, The Globe Theatre at Odessa College takes audiences on an extraordinary adventure into the untold story of Camelot, bringing to life iconic characters like Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin and more with fierce humanity and unparalleled passion. A celebration of live performance, art, poetry, dance, and music, The Lady of Shalott will awake your senses, uncover truth behind legend, and shatter the boundaries of theatrical performance. *** Please note that seating is not typical. The play takes place in an art gallery and then moves outside into a courtyard. Some moments […]
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Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy
Placed in the Deep South in 1948, Driving Miss Daisy follows a rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow of seventy-two and her newly appointment chauffeur, Hoke, who is thoughtful black man. Miss Daisy immediately regards Hoke with disdain and who, in turn, is not impressed with his employer’s patronizing tone and, he believes, her latent prejudice. Will they be able to overcome their differences?
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White Christmas
White Christmas
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.
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White Christmas
White Christmas
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.
William Lee Martin
William Lee Martin
Laugh Till You Drop: William Lee Martin’s “King of Cowtown Tour” Hits The Ector Theatre on Saturday, November 16, 2024! Brace yourself, comedy aficionados! The King of Cowtown himself, William Lee Martin, is set to grace the stage at the iconic Ector Theatre on Saturday, November 16, 2024, bringing his uproarious “King of Cowtown Tour” to Odessa. Get ready for an evening of side-splitting laughter as Martin takes the audience on a hilarious journey with a one-man show that transcends the boundaries of clean and edgy humor. Known for his comedic prowess and clever wit, the Texas Original, William Lee Martin has carved a unique niche in the comedy world. As seen on Amazon Prime, Martin is poised to deliver a night of entertainment that’s not only funny but also good for the soul. The “King of Cowtown Tour” promises a rollicking journey from the historic Stockyards to the elegance of theaters, showcasing Martin’s knack for crafting new, gut-busting material that keeps audiences in stitches. With a comedy style that is both clean and edgy, Martin stands as the next big deal in the world of comedy—a force to be reckoned with on stage. Don’t miss your chance to witness […]
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Art Tales: My Name is Elizabeth!
Art Tales: My Name is Elizabeth!
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 My Name Is Elizabeth! by Anika Dunklee. Young attendees will be entertained by the charming story of Elizabeth, a little girl with a big personality, who loves her name just the way it is. After the story, children will participate in an art activity inspired by Elizabeth’s 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!
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John Crist: Jokes for Humans
John Crist: Jokes for Humans
John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2021 began his multi-city national theater tour called “Fresh Cuts” selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few. John also has a weekly podcast called “Net Positive”. When asked where he finds the inspiration to write jokes, Crist says, “I grew up in the deep south, my dad is a pastor, and I was the third of eight homeschooled children. My first job was at Chick-filA. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?!” And he’s on tour now.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to create memories of a lifetime. Get tickets now!
Nutcracker
Nutcracker
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to create memories of a lifetime. Get tickets now!
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Broadway in the Basin Presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Broadway in the Basin Presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Imaginative and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between!
Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits
Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits
From the passionate romance of Romeo and Juliet to the hilarious antics of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this event promises to be a celebration of Shakespeare’s greatest hits. Our talented cast will bring these iconic characters to life, delivering performances that will leave you mesmerized.
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Making Magic
Making Magic
Ever wonder what the final week leading up to The Nutcracker is like? From the studio to the theater, from Angel to Sugar Plum Fairy, from Volunteer to Artistic Director, from careful planning to last minute problem solving, watch it all come together in our documentary, Making Magic: What It Takes To Pull Off The Nutcracker. Airing on Basin PBS at 7pm on Thursday, Nov 28 & 4pm on Sunday, Dec 1
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Making Magic
Making Magic
Ever wonder what the final week leading up to The Nutcracker is like? From the studio to the theater, from Angel to Sugar Plum Fairy, from Volunteer to Artistic Director, from careful planning to last minute problem solving, watch it all come together in our documentary, Making Magic: What It Takes To Pull Off The Nutcracker. Airing on Basin PBS at 7pm on Thursday, Nov 28 & 4pm on Sunday, Dec 1
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Making Magic
Making Magic
Ever wonder what the final week leading up to The Nutcracker is like? From the studio to the theater, from Angel to Sugar Plum Fairy, from Volunteer to Artistic Director, from careful planning to last minute problem solving, watch it all come together in our documentary, Making Magic: What It Takes To Pull Off The Nutcracker. Airing on Basin PBS at 7pm on Thursday, Nov 28 & 4pm on Sunday, Dec 1