Women Artists: Four Centuries of Creativity

Art works on loan from The Reading Public Museum Collection March 18 Exhibition opens on March 18 during normal Museum hours (12pm – 5pm). This exhibition represents four centuries of art created by remarkable women who struggled against gender bias to take their places in history. Until the twentieth century, women were often had difficulty showing and selling their work. This exhibition will be on view until May 30

Area Wide Art Show – Entry Intake

Area Wide Art Show entry intake, Thurs and Fri, Apr 29-30, 10a-4p, Heritage Museum,  510 Scurry St, Big Spring    Call Info   or contact Kay Smith  1971ks@att.net

Diane K. Browne Solo Show

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

May 27 Artist Diane K. Browne shows her particular skills in capturing the human condition. Each drawing tells the story of people that she captures; this can be seen in each wrinkle, each line and shadow. Diane K. Browne won Best in Show in last years exhibition and as part of her award the Museum is honored in working with her in curating a solo show.

Exhibition Reception

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

May 27 63rd Annual Permian Juried Art Exhibition in partnership with the Odessa Art Association The Permian Basin Juried Art Exhibition will be on view from May 27 – Aug 8. The aim of this exhibition is to highlight the talent of artists in and around the West Texas region. This year, artists are encouraged to explore the the theme FOLKLORE & FAIRY TALES

Fairy Tales & Folklores

FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE: 63RD ANNUAL PERMIAN BASIN JURIED ART EXHIBITION May 27 • 6pm • Free All are welcome to the award ceremony and opening reception for the 63rd Annual Permian Basin Juried Art Exhibition and Diane K. Browne Solo Show (last year’s show winner) Meet with the artists, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and vote for your favorite artwork. Awards announced at 6:30pm.

Spelling Bee – Cactus House

May 28th, 2021 Competition begins at 8PM $5 entry All ages welcome to watch. Must be 21+ to enter. 114 E 29th Odessa, TX

A Comedy Event – Cactus House

Hosted by Mia | Featuring: Isaac Gutierrez, Austin Nickell, Gus Pando May 29th, 2021 Doors open 8:30 pm Show at 9:00 pm $5 entry

Memorial Day

Ector County Library - Children's Department Crafts To Go - make a paper poppy as a remembrance of the fallen

Recurring

Lip Sync Battle Applications Open

Pick your tune. Style yourself. Upload your video for your chance to win! Upload applications from June 1st - July 9th. No entry fee. Official rules: www.odessaarts.org/contests Voting takes place July 1st - 31st Finals to be held August 7th

Recurring

Absolute Dance presents Memory Lane

Absolute Dance is proud to be celebrating our 20th Recital with a trip down “Memory Lane”! We will be taking a look back at all of our past Recital Themes and memorable dances over the years! June 1 - 5, 2021 Doors Open1 Hour Before Show Time Ticket Prices$12 https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1018898/absolute-dance-2021-midland-wagner-noel-performing-arts-center  

55th Annual West Texas Jazz Party

Jazz: A West Texas Tradition Historic Annual Jazz Party The 55th Historic Annual June 3-5, 2021 Tickets: https://www.wtjs.org/events/jazz-party/

Movie in the Park – Frozen II

Movies in the Park is one of the main annual attractions that has become a tradition with most families in Odessa. The movies are hosted throughout the summer months and attract hundreds of families to the parks each year to watch some of the best movies available. Skip the lines at the theaters and enjoy free movies. Don't forget about something to snack on, as we have concessions available at each movie. You and your family will NOT want to miss out on this year's season!! There will be 7 movies over the course of 7 nights: all for free!  Cannot beat that anywhere! So pack up the kids, lawn chairs and blankets and head to your neighborhood Park. 2021 Films Toy Story 4 - May 7 - Sherwood Park Aladdin       - May 21 - San Jacinto Park Frozen II     - June 4 -  UTPB Park The Croods - June 18 - Woodson Park Sonic          - July 16 - Lawndale Park Tom & Jerry- July 30 - McKinney Park Trolls World Tour - August 6 - Sherwood Park Start Time The movies are scheduled to begin at dark.