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Art Tales: Stuck

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

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!

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Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas

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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Read to Felix

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Every Thursday in the Children’s Department at 4:00 p.m.

The Lady of Shalott

Odessa College 201 W. Univeristy Ave., Odessa, TX, United States

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 […]

Driving Miss Daisy

Midland Community Theatre 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, United States

          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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Read to Felix

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Every Thursday in the Children’s Department at 4:00 p.m.

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White Christmas

2000 W. Wadley, Midland TX 79705 200 W. Wadley, Midland, TX, United States

      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

2000 W. Wadley, Midland TX 79705 200 W. Wadley, Midland, TX, United States

      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

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

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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Shakespeare Festival

Odessa College 201 W. Univeristy Ave., Odessa, TX, United States

November 18 - 23, 2024GLOBE THEATER AT ODESSA COLLEGE

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Shakespeare Festival

Odessa College 201 W. Univeristy Ave., Odessa, TX, United States

November 18 - 23, 2024GLOBE THEATER AT ODESSA COLLEGE

Art Tales: My Name is Elizabeth!

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

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!