Land and Likeness With Logos Now up in the gallery, Land and Likeness! Land and Likeness brings together four artists from the Permian Basin. UTPB Alum Catherine Allen, Odessa College Art instructor Daniel Sorensen, Midland College Art instructor Michael Hubbard, and rancher/painter Alice Leese. This exhibition examines each artist’s engagement with landscape and portraiture, addressing the physical geography of the region alongside the psychological dimensions of identity. It will be up until April 9th with a reception on March 5th from 5 - 7 PM. Visiting hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
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2 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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2 events,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. There are unbeatable deals from local businesses and exciting opportunities to collect amazing giveaways. The event is open to all ages and caters to everyone’s interests. For music lovers, there are live performances by local bands and artists, while foodies can indulge in a diverse range of street eats. Downtown shops and eateries will offer special promotions. First Friday ODTX event brings vibrancy and community spirit to downtown Odessa, making it the perfect place to spend a Friday evening.
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2 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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Please join us to hear from Holly Rowe: Emmy winning, ESPN reporter and commentator! FREE Admission!
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5 events,Develop your short story writing skills during this three-week class series. Each week will build upon the last week's objectives |
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Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. A platinum-recording artist, Rodney's recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter's Good Records. Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album, "Get Em Out," (released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes. His album "Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special. Rodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut "Hangin' With Rodney” in 1998. The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums: Live, Morning Wood, Nutsack, Greatest Hits, King of the Mountains, El Nino Loco, C'mon Laugh You Bastards, Laughter's Good and The Hits, all of which continue to receive radio airplay and regularly place on the national comedy charts. “Hangin' With Rodney” and "Morning Wood” earned RIAA gold record certification, and his Greatest Hits (a double CD) album reached platinum status. Rodney also released “Make it Christmas” which features his original song “Camouflage and Christmas Lights," a tribute to our military. Mature Audiences ONLY! |
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Be a Pal! Celebrate Pal-entine’s Day with Basin PBS Education! Saturday February 14 from 11am - 12:30pm at Basin PBS, 203 N. Main St, Midland Have a heart and be a part of our Pal-entine’s Celebration! Families are invited to a fun-filled Saturday featuring: • a PBS KIDS episode screening, • sweet treats, • and hands-on arts and crafts All centered on kindness, friendship, and togetherness. A perfect way to share the love with your favorite pals! Scan the QR code above to say "I'm in!" |
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2 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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Make a car or maybe an airplane or a train out of the supplies we offer as a family. Con los materiales que les ofrecemos como familia, pueden construir un coche, un avión o un tren. |
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Things that go vroom or zoom or chugga chugga choo choo will be the highlight of storytime . Los objetos que hacen ruidos como “vroom”, “zoom” o “chugga chugga choo choo” serán lo más destacado de la hora del cuento. |
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Ages 12 and up recommended. Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds. With a fanbase that has grown by the millions in recent months and continues to surge across social media, Owen’s reach has cemented his place as one of the most in-demand touring comedians today. Beyond stand-up, Owen has appeared in a wide range of feature films including BACK ON THE STRIP with Tiffany Haddish and Wesley Snipes, MEET THE BLACKS and its sequel THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, THINK LIKE A MAN and THINK LIKE A MAN TOO, RIDE ALONG with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, LITTLE MAN opposite the Wayans Brothers, and DADDY DAY CARE with Eddie Murphy. He is also widely recognized for his scene-stealing role as “Bearcat” in the MGM film COLLEGE. On television, Owen starred in his own BET series THE GARY OWEN SHOW and co-hosted TruTV’s sketch series UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE O’NEAL. After meeting Tyler Perry on THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW, he was cast in […] |
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DRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, The Best, blends traditional “Wadaiko” (Japanese Drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Seen by 10 million spectators across the globe, DRUM TAO shows feature vibrant costumes, dramatic synchronized drumming and movement with a variety of traditional Japanese instruments including flutes and harps alongside the massive taiko drums. They have captivated audiences worldwide – selling out shows in 26 countries – garnering critical acclaim and accolades along the way. |
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Have a child that finds big storytimes overwhelming? Join us for Sensory Friendly Storytime where we read a few books, sing a few songs, and get to play with the sensory bins or make a craft. ¿Tienes un hijo al que le resultan abrumadoras las sesiones de cuentacuentos multitudinarias? Únete a nuestra sesión de cuentacuentos adaptada a personas con sensibilidad sensorial, donde leeremos algunos libros, cantaremos algunas canciones y podremos jugar con materiales sensoriales o hacer manualidades. |
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Explore the art of bookmaking! Join artist and bookmaker Kate Mahoney to learn how to fold, sew, and glue paper to create one-of-a-kind, handmade books. Your finished books can be used as art or travel journals, photo albums, baby books, and more! All supplies are provided.
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Portraiture Workshop 02/28/26 In this workshop you will learn Carol Fairlie’s approach to drawing portraits using pencil and optionally, pastels. February 28, 2026 from 1:30-4:30 pm at Midland Palette Club, 907 W. Wadley SUPPLY LIST: A sketch pad, 9x12 or larger, spiral-bound bound is easiest Ebony or 4B pencil Blending stub (tortillion) or Chamois Optional: set of pastels with double primary colors (ie: warm & cool) and white Any other supplies you would like. *email address required at checkout for receipt. |





