Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition

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

Face it, every family has their awkward moments, there is no way around it. Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition, aims to explore the imperfectly perfect moments that come with being a family, while taking comfort in the fact that your family is not alone. Awkward Family Photos features over 200 authentic photographs, each framed in vintage, era appropriate frames, capturing the essence of awkward family moments. Visitors will not only enjoy the visual display but also delve into the hilarious “behind the awkwardness” stories shared by the actual families involved. Created by the minds behind AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com, this exhibition has been on the road since 2012, capturing audiences with its humor and relatability. Whether you’re looking for a delightful family outing or seeking a good laugh, Awkward Family Photos is an exhibition you won’t want to miss. Open March 21 – June 2, 2024 Opening day is March 21st.

Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour!

Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas

Let’s Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo it! Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship! To save their beloved Party Puddle Theatre, Baby and the squiddos must dive into action to create a flowstopping, splash-hit Broadwave swimsation — and they need your family’s help to put on the biggest Broadwave show ever! Jam-packed with catchy music, heartwarming characters and tidal waves of laughter, this interactive live show will make fishies of all ages shake their tail fins with delight.  

Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour!

Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas

Let’s Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo it! Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship! To save their beloved Party Puddle Theatre, Baby and the squiddos must dive into action to create a flowstopping, splash-hit Broadwave swimsation — and they need your family’s help to put on the biggest Broadwave show ever! Jam-packed with catchy music, heartwarming characters and tidal waves of laughter, this interactive live show will make fishies of all ages shake their tail fins with delight.

Permian Basin String Quartet Presents Reflections in C

First Methodist Church of Midland 300 N Main Street, Midland, TX, United States

Join the talented Permian Basin String Quartet for their spring recital March 30th! Tickets are on sale now at 800-514-3849, https://www.wtxs.org/concerts/pbsq-spring.html or at the door. See you there!

Passive Program: Make Your Own Chess Set

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

**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

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

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

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

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

Sensory Friendly Storytime

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

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