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

Memorial Day

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

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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

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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.

Hot Summer Nights – West Texas Jazz Party

Friday June 4, 2021 8pm - 10pm inside The Ector Theater FREE admission - ticket required www.hotsummernightsodessa.com https://www.theector.com    

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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

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Teen Artist Residency Program

Class for Teens | Age 13-17 June 7-11 | 1:30 - 4:00 PM | $100 Selected students will spend the week working with Artist Daiken Asakawa in an intensive ceramics workshop. Students must have previously applied and been accepted into this program. Applications available at www.noelartmuseum.org    

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Yoga at the Museum

June 9 • 8am • Members only Members! Enjoy Yoga at the Museum on Wednesday mornings at 8am for yoga classes taught by rOming Yoga. Bring your own mat and get ready to bliss your way through the rest of the week with a Yin style class. Face masks are required upon entering and exiting and social distancing mats from each other. If weather allows, our yoga class will be held in our Sensory Garden. Not a member, but liked to sign up? Email marketing@noelartmuseum.org for more information.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia Night

RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia Night June 10 • 6pm • Free Event • Ages 18+ Celebrate Pride Month at the Ellen Noël Art Museum by joining us for our RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia Night on June 10 at 6pm. Get your teams ready, test your knowledge, enjoy two drag performances by host Ayyvah & Tye, win fun prizes, and enjoy drinks, and snacks while having fun. You can RSVP your teams in advance and get your table set up with your team name: https://forms.gle/naZriwnGcEuKZukV6 (RSVP cut off time is Thursday, June 10 at 12:00pm, no more than 4 people max to a team) Sponsored by: Sculpt Haus, Garlic Press, and Eccentric Brewing

An Evening with David Sedaris

Odessa Arts presents An Evening with David Sedaris Thursday, 28 October 2021, 7:00pm. The Ector Theatre , Odessa Tickets: https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/odessa-arts-presents-an-evening-with-david-sedaris-28oct2021/