• Art Tales: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives 

  • Sensory Friendly Storytime

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    We understand that large groups in a storytime can be overwhelming for some of our patrons. So we have partnered with Share, who work with Special Needs families in the Permian Basin for a Sensory Friendly Storytime with a couple of books, a few songs, and craft or sensory toys to play with after storytime. We will also have a calming room set aside for those that get overstimulated. Location: 3rd Floor Auditorium

  • Read to Felix

    Recurring
    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book and read to our special friend of the library Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! ***Event Subject to Change***

  • Odessa YMCA Presents Giggle & Give with Lucas Bohn

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

    The Odessa Family YMCA proudly presents our “Giggle & Give” comedy fundraiser sponsored by Sondra and Toby Eoff. The fundraiser will start at 7 p.m. (with doors opening at 6 p.m.) April 4 at The Ector Theatre, and it will feature comedian Lucas Bohn. The fundraiser will benefit our annual campaign for the Odessa Family YMCA. Those funds will benefit our PreK-3 program, which we have in partnership with the Ector County Independent School District, youth sports scholarships, and free community events held throughout the year, including Healthy Kids Day. In addition to the comedy show, the Odessa Family YMCA will hold a silent auction with all proceeds going to our annual campaign. Current silent auction items include artwork from the Odessa Family YMCA Learning Centers, Dallas Cowboys suite tickets, Six Flag/Hurricane Harbor tickets and many more. We are accepting items for our silent auction. Lucas Bohn has been seen on NBC’s “Bring the Funny” and CBS’ Coastal Comedy Live, performing with comedy legends like Kevin Hart, Jimmy Fallon and Dave Chappelle. His first comedy special, “Too Cool for School,” went viral with over 50 million views. CBS7 news anchor Jay Hendricks will serve as master of ceremonies for the […]

  • Midland Festival Ballet Presents Midsummer Night’s Dream

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

    See one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies told in a whole new way! Join Midland Festival Ballet for a night filled with humor, romance, magic and mayhem as they perform A Midsummer Night's Dream, with live orchestral accompaniment provided by the West Texas Symphony! Time of the event is to be announced at a later date.  

  • Odessa Arts Black and White Ball

    Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 305 E. 5th Street, Odessa, Texas
    Humanities

    Please join us for Odessa Arts’ Black & White Ball Presented by Sewell BMW of the Permian Basin, to celebrate our 2024 Friends of the Arts. Saturday, April 6th, 6:30 pm at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in the Permian Ballroom. Friend of the Arts Honorees: CRAIG VAN AMBURGH CHRISTOPHER STANLEY DR. EILEEN PIWETZ Single tickets for members are $100 and $150 for non-members. Table sponsorships are available. Find your tickets or purchase a table sponsorship here: https://odessaarts.org/black-white-ball/

  • Mean Girls

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). The story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, MEAN GIRLS “delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!” Please note this performance will run 2 hrs & 30 mins, including a 15 min intermission

  • Meet the Author: Rosie Talley

    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    Originally from a small farming community in Southeastern Colorado, Rosie Talley resides in West Texas with her husband and daughter. Rosie is the author of Linus the Troll and Linus the Troll and the Isle of Huggles. Ever since childhood, Rosie has had a passion for storytelling. She looks forward to sharing more of her stories in the future. Join us for a special book reading: “Linus the Troll” by Rosie Talley -Ask questions -Buy a signed copy! *Location: 3rd Floor Auditorium

  • Art Tales: The Story of Ferdinand

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives 

  • Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live On Stage!

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

      Get ready for the ultimate playdate – 65 million years in the making as you take a breathtaking tour beginning in pre-historic Australia! Meet a collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures that will thrill and teach audiences of all ages. Brought to life by a skilled team of puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, the puppets are so extraordinary, you may feel the urge to run and hide – but stay in your seat! You cannot miss a moment of this exciting show with dinosaurs including Triceratops, T Rex, and more.