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  • Land and Likeness Art Exhibit

    Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery 4901 E. Univsersity Blvd, Odessa, United States
    Humanities

    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

  • TEXFEST 2026

    The Globe of the Great Southwest 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Registration for TEXFest 2026 is open! Lock in on our price of $200 for TNT Members or $240 for Non Members by registering now! Registration for TEXFest 2026 includes - PERFORMANCES – Theatres across the state bring one acts to be adjudicated by theatre professionals. WORKSHOPS – Workshops to help you run your theatre from theatre folk across the state. Submit your request to present a workshop to our Programs Manager – Preston Isham - preston@texastheatres.org ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS – Discussing issues relevant to the current climate. NETWORKING – Theatrical vendors available to help you navigate the many options in running your business. STATE AWARDS – Nominate someone from your theatre who you think deserves state wide recognition COMPETITIONS – Submit your set/prop/promotional designs from shows within the last 18 months LUNCH MEETINGS – Quad and Annual Membership meeting to discuss issues involving your area. LIVE AUCTIONS – Help the TNT Endowment, Operating costs and Internship by participating in the ongoing auctions throughout the festival And so much more! Learn more about TEXFest 2026 at www.texastheatres.org/texfest-2026 SEE YOU IN ODESSA!  

  • Little Joe Y La Familia

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

    The traditional Tex-Mex style of norteño was fused by Little Joe (born Jose Maria DeLeon Hernandez) with influences of country music, blues, and rock to create the up tempo hybrid known as "Tejano." Together with his band, Little Joe Y La Familia, his music has reached far beyond the Texas and Mexico borders and has been one of the most popular Tex-Mex bands in the music industry. Little Joe has been entertaining more than 50 years and has been described as the "KING OF THE BROWN SOUND". Jose Maria DeLeon Hernandez "Little Joe" was born to Salvador "La Cotorra" Hernandez and Amelia DeLeon Hernandez in a three wall dirt floor car garage in Temple, Texas on a cold stormy night on October 17,1940. The seventh of 13 children, Little Joe began playing music in 1953 with his cousin David Coronado's band, David Coronado & the Latinaires. Two years later, he performed his first paid gig with the band at a high-school sock hop in Cameron, Texas. In 1958, Little Joe made his recording debut with the song "Safari," released by Torrero Records in Corpus Christi, Texas. The following year, Little Joe's brother Jesse joined the band on bass and vocals. […]

  • Studio 49 Fashion Show

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

    Join us for a special, limited-ticket event marking the closing of Halston: Inventing American Fashion! Enjoy a curated fashion show by Steven Porterfield highlighting styles from the 1970s and 1980s, followed by a themed dance party inspired by the era. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best outfit(s). Bring your best dancing shoes! Be sure to stop by The Cat's Meow pop-up vintage clothing store during the event! For tickets, click here. Sponsored in part by the MCM Elegante Hotel.

  • Styx LIVE in Concert

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

    Creating and recording new music is often considered the lifeblood of any band—an ethos AOR torchbearers Styx continue to embody with the release of Circling From Above, the 18th studio album in their formidable catalog. Spanning 13 tracks, the album navigates the complexities of the human experience through the intersecting lenses of technology and nature. The album, the band’s third in eight years, delivers a 41-minute, end-to-end listening experience that is both thought-provoking and exhilarating. A masterclass in storytelling, it blends signature Styx hallmarks with bold steps forward—building on the creative momentum of recent releases The Mission(2017) and Crash of the Crown(2021).

  • 3-Day Workshop-Landscapes in Watercolor with Award Winning Artist Tim Oliver

    The Midland Palette Club Art Center 907 W. Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Lubbock Artist, Tim Oliver, will guide you in exploring the amazing medium of watercolor in landscapes. The workshop will be geared toward the beginning to intermediate painter.  Advanced painters will also enjoy the workshop and be excited to see new and different approaches. Earlybird price of $275 through January 31. February 1 price goes to $325. This Premier 3 day Workshop will be held March 23-25, 2026, approximately 9am- 4pm each day at the Midland Palette Club, 907 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX 79705

  • Adult Coloring Group – CENTENNIAL

    Recurring
    Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

  • 26th Annual Empty Bowls Benefiting the West Texas Food Bank

    Midland College 3600 N. Garfield Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Empty Bowls will be here before you know it. Join us on March 28 at Midland College as we come together to fight hunger in our community. Your $15 ticket provides a simple meal — and helps fill the bowls of neighbors facing food insecurity. 26th Annual Empty Bowls – Benefiting the West Texas Food Bank 26th Annual Empty Bowls – Benefiting the West Texas Food Bank Join us for a cherished West Texas tradition as we celebrate the 26th Annual Empty Bowlsevent! This community-driven fundraiser brings together local artists, families, and neighbors to take a stand against hunger across our 19 counties. Guests will enjoy delicious soups prepared and served with love, and have the opportunity to purchase beautiful, handmade bowls crafted by talented community members. Each bowl is a reminder of the empty plates we are working to fill — and every dollar raised directly supports the West Texas Food Bank and the families we serve. Come make a difference, enjoy a warm meal, and take home a meaningful piece of art. Together, we can ensure no West Texan goes to bed hungry. 💚 Admission: $15 Table: $500-seats 8, pick of the kiln

  • Adult Coloring Group – CENTENNIAL

    Recurring
    Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

  • Shifting Subjects: Heroes of the West: Exhibition Opening

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

    The first hero was nature herself; sweeping landscapes awed early audiences and are still prominent in modern pieces. Then, the people took their turn. Though early depictions of cowboys and Native Americans were often flawed in interpretation and depiction, it is the heroic moments of perseverance within a harsh landscape that made them worthy of immortalization through art. Finally, wildlife stole the focus. The simple yet powerful balance animals create in nature harmonized the disruptiveness of people and the emptiness of a landscape. Each of these subjects has created visual lessons on what the West is, was, and how it has changed today. Admission to the Museum and it’s exhibitions is always free. Shifting Subjects: Heroes of the West is on view April 2 through May 31.

  • Home, Love, and Loss: Exhibition Opening

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

    This exhibition is the third in a series of American art exhibitions created through a multiyear, multi-institutional partnership formed by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art as part of the Art Bridges Cohort Program. Bringing together more than 66 works from the collection of Art Bridges, the Amarillo Museum of Art, Art Museum of South Texas, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and the Ellen Noël Art Museum, this exhibition features family lifecycles from aging to death. This collection of works, comprised of paintings, photographs, works on paper, and video, delves into the milestones and challenges of family and community life—from birth to aging, and from the bonds of joy to the fractures of loss. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how we form families and communities; how those relationships are disrupted by adversity, such as illness, poverty, or immigration; and how they are fortified through love, celebration, and resilience.

  • First Friday ODTX!

    Recurring
    Downtown Odessa , United States
    Humanities

    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.

    Free