Cactus Cups Painting Class
2024-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
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Spring Cabaret Night at The Globe Theatre - Free Event
2024-03-22 18:00 | The Globe of the Great Southwest, 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa, TX, 79761, United States
Open Mic. Open Stage. Open Hearts.
Join us for a FEARLESS FRIDAY of UNAPOLOGETIC ARTISTRY!
The Globe Theatre at Odessa College opens our stage to the energy and artistry of OC students, faculty, departments, and clubs … collaborating alongside our Odessa/Midland community to fill the Globe with exploration, creativity, and passion.
CABARET NIGHT at The Globe Theatre is a time to share tastes of anything you’re passionate about: singing, dancing, poetry, storytelling, photography, film, stand-up comedy, drama, culinary and horticulture … it’s all welcome!
If you’re interested in sharing something, please email aganz@odessa.edu with what you’d like to share, the estimated time you’d like, and any technical needs you’d like us to provide.
Come on out and support our community’s work – and the artistic bravery of those who risk in service of sharing their passion!
We hope you join us for this FREE EVENT.
ONE. NIGHT. ONLY.
Friday, March 22nd. Doors open at 6pm.

Wine Glass Splash Painting Class
2024-03-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Cup of Love Painting Glass
2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Rabbits Storytime + Craft
2024-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Ector County Library
Come join us for Rabbits Storytime and afterwards head to the basement Activity Room to make a craft!
*3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room

Spring Daisy Painting Class
2024-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Passive Program: Make Your Own Chess Set
2024-04-01 - 2024-04-30 | Ector County Library
**Ongoing monthly activity available at the Children’s circulation desk.**
This month’s passive program is a fun adventure of wits and strategy – each chess move is a step towards exciting victories!
Pick up supplies at the Children’s circulation desk to make your own chess set.
Later in the month we will have a special Chess Class on April 22, 2024.

Come to the basement activity room and learn to play chess with Chase Ross, the chess coach for Goddard JHS and Bunche Elementary School in Midland. Learn to move your pawns, the moves a knight can make, and how to checkmate your opponent.

Storytime + Robots
2024-04-03 10:00 - 23:00 | Ector County Library
Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the Basement Activity Room to make a Robot!
*3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room

Art Tales: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
2024-04-03 13:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives

Sensory Friendly Storytime
2024-04-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Ector County Library
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

Knit & Stitch
2024-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Help us create a post-modern sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! This is open to any hand-craft (crochet, knit, sew, etc). Free!

Odessa Arts Black and White Ball
2024-04-06 18:30 | Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 305 E. 5th Street, Odessa, Texas, 79761
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/

Adventures in Art - Portraits
2024-04-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Learn drawing techniques to help you master the art of portraiture. Stay tuned for information on how to sign up coming soon!

Art Tales: The Story of Ferdinand
2024-04-17 13:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Opposites Attract
2024-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from!
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Sandy Sandals
2024-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Full Moon Party
2024-04-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Black Tulip, 4651 N. Grandview Ave, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Join us for our first Full Moon Party of the year!!! On Tuesday, April 23rd, from 6 to 10 pm, come support your local artists! The party will be located in our parking lot and will feature live music, food trucks, your favorite vendors, and more! Enjoy amazing tattoos by @blackcattattooco, a cash bar provided by @redoakkitchenodessa, and music by the talented @mckennakasowski. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Catcus Sunrise
2024-04-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Mental Health Awareness Art Contest
2024-04-24 - 2024-05-28 | TX
BREAK THE STIGMA THROUGH ART
PermiaCare’s First Mental Health Creative Art Contest aims to Raise Awareness on Common Mental Health Challenges. We encourage Texans of all ages to participate.
Winner will be chosen by 3 age categories: 6 -13, 13 – 18, and 18+
Deadline to submit, May 28th. Winners announced May 31st.
For more information on rules, guidelines, and how to submit, please visit Art-Contest-2024.pdf

Made for Walkin'
2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Summer Door Hanger Painting Event
2024-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
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Mountain of Starlight
2024-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Community Art Day - Free Event
2024-04-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Bring the whole family and help us celebrate spring, and view Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition. Enjoy fun art stations and pose for your own awkward family photo at our selfie station! From 1:30-3:30. Free for all!

Margarita Sunset
2024-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Cheers to Paint Studio, 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Art Tales: Meet Wild Boars
2024-05-01 13:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

Adventures in Art - Painting
2024-05-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Have fun using water colors and water-soluble pastels!. Stay tuned for information on how to sign up coming soon!

Art Tales: Monkey Not Ready for Kindergarten
2024-05-15 13:00 - 13:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States

A History of American Fashion: Lecture by Steven Porterfield
2024-05-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Join us at the library for an evening with Steven Porterfield, owner of The Cat’s Meow vintage clothing store in Midland, and curator of the 2020 exhibition, Betrothed: 250 Years of Wedding Fashion. Delve into A History of American Fashion with insights from this seasoned expert and a long-time friend and supporter of the Ellen Noël Art Museum.

Parks Legado Farmers Market
2024-06-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Parks Legado Farmers Market, 7260 E. Hwy 191, Odessa, TX, 79765, United States
The Parks Legado Town Center is proud to present the 2024 Parks Legado Farmers Market Season! With 5 dates throughout the summer and more vendors than ever, this season is sure to be the best we’ve had!

2024 Dates:
June 8th
July 13th
August 10th
September 14th
October 12th (Farmer’s Market + Pumpkin Patch)

*All markets will run from 8AM – 12PM*

The Perfect Shot: Walter looss Jr. and the Art of Sports Photography Exhibition
2024-06-13 08:00 - 2024-08-11 17:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Photographer Walter looss Jr. had the opportunity to work with some of the greatest athletes of the past sixty years, capturing on film carefully crafted moments of triumph and disappointment – universal emotions that athletes and non-athletes alike know so well.
The Perfect Shot: Walter looss Jr., and the Art of Sports Photography takes visitors through some of the most inspiring moments in the sports history and highlights the craft and talent that transformed these moments into arts.
The exhibit features athletes such as Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, and Serena Williams.
Free Event.
