Learn from a member of the Odessa Fire and Rescue how to do a version of CPR that uses only your hands! This program will be held in the 3rd floor auditorium from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Only 10 people will be able to participate, but anyone can watch and learn! This program is for ages 12 to 18 years old.
Registration is required to be certain that we have all supplies and enough Dungeon Masters. Call 432-332-0633 ext. 2124 to register.
Pick your figurine and paint it. Once it dries, make a snow globe that contains your own design. This is a family activity.
Create new toys by tearing apart old ones and putting them back together in whole new ways. Combine 2 or more toys to make something totally different. This is a family activity.
The library is having a party for those between the ages of 12 and 18! Come and join us for a Stranger Things themed event! Cosplay is encouraged but not required. This will be held in the basement activity room between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
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Odessa Arts and The Texas Shakespeare Festival Roadshow proudly present Shakespeare's Macbeth. Revered as one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Macbeth is a haunting tale of political ambition, superstition, madness, and murder. A true psychological thriller awaits those who attend this popular play. “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” Friday, November 18th 7pm at The Globe Theatre on Odessa College campus. Tickets: https://odessashakespeare.org/
Odessa Arts and The Texas Shakespeare Festival Roadshow proudly present Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream. Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry. Saturday, November 19th at 7PM inside The Glove Theatre on Odessa College campus Tickets: https://odessashakespeare.org/
Basin Theatre Works presents Divas & Desserts Our Divas are at it again and they're ready to bring in the holidays with laughter, cheer and delight!! So, join us in making spirits bright this Christmas with the return of Divas and Desserts! Permian Playhouse 310 W. 42nd Street Odessa, TX 79761 Tickets: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/venue.php?org_id=124
Jesus Christ Superstar Broadway In The Basin Jan 8 / Sunday7:30 PMON SALE SOON Please note for all events after January 1, 2022, we will have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x12x6" or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x5". This policy includes diaper bags. Nederlander National Markets in partnership with Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center is elated to announce the Broadway In The Basin 2022 - 2023 season! Productions in the upcoming season include Jesus Christ Superstar, My Fair Lady, Hairspray, Anastasia, and Cats. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a mesmerizing new production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics […]
My Fair Lady Broadway In The Basin Feb 15 / Wednesday7:30 PMON SALE SOON Please note for all events after January 1, 2022, we will have a clear bag policy with a size limit of 12x12x6" or a non-clear bag/wallet with a size limit of 8x5". This policy includes diaper bags. Nederlander National Markets in partnership with Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center is elated to announce the Broadway In The Basin 2022 - 2023 season! Productions in the upcoming season include Jesus Christ Superstar, My Fair Lady, Hairspray, Anastasia, and Cats. From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times). “Every so often a revival comes along that reminds you how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1). Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, […]
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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.
Each event features four readers who read their own writing for seven minutes or less and are then critiqued by three judges (often actors, comedians, authors, musicians or dancers) in the categories of literary merit, performance and intangibles.
Embark on a literary journey with fellow book enthusiasts as we explore captivating stories in the One Book, One Basin community book club meet-up. This season, dive into the spellbinding world of “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” by Michael Chabon for adults or “The Cloak Society” by Jeramey Kraatz for youth and families.
The mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities.
Art After Dark Podcast, hosted by our charismatic Executive Director, Randy Ham, is your weekly rendezvous with the vibrant arts and culture scene of West Texas. Channeling the sophisticated charm of the Dick Cavett Show, Randy delves into captivating conversations with local artists and business owners, unveiling their unique perspectives and creative journeys. Tune in for a masterclass in wit, wisdom, and artistic flair that will leave you inspired and entertained.
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