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

Vinyl Brunch

Odessa Arts, Endless Horizons and Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center presents Vinyl Brunch! Join Endless Horizons for beats, bubbly, and brunch Sunday June 13th 10:30am - 1:30 pm.

WTMA Lawn Chair Anniversary Concert

West Texas Music Academy 115  W. 5th – Odessa, Texas – 79765 www.westtexasmusicacademy.com WestTexasMusicAcademy@gmail.com Kathy Lollar, owner / educational director, 432-413-7265 Steve Lollar, owner / business director, 432-413-7263 PRESS RELEASE West Texas Music Academy will celebrate ten years in business on June 13, 2021.  WTMA employs eight music teachers providing music education for children. With current enrollment of over 100, we have served over 1,000 during the past decade.   We provide training in piano, guitar, violin, drums and singing. West Texas Music Academy opened in an 8th street location of June 13, 2011. In November of 2013, we relocated to our current location.   We will mark the anniversary by hosting and outdoor performance event. Sunday, June 13, 2021 WTMA Lawn Chair Anniversary Concert 6:30 – 8:00 PM The 100 block of 5th street will be blocked off and students will perform in front of the WTMA building.  The public is invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy musical performances by West Texas youngsters.  No admission charge.

Recurring

Summer Art Camp

June 14 - 18 | Ellen Noel Art Museum | 9:15 am - Noon Ages 6-8 Ceramics 9:15-10:30 Crazy for clay? Hand-build and throw on the wheel as you make a variety of cool things from clay that will be fired in the museum kill. Art Sampler 10:45 - Noon Sample a new and different 2D or 3D art project each day Ages 9-12  Art Sampler 9:15-10:30 Sample a new and different 2D or 3D art project each day Ceramics 10:45 - Noon Crazy for clay? Hand-build and throw on the wheel as you make a variety of cool things from clay that will be fired in the museum kill.

BCCO Juneteenth Our Future Matters

This year’s Juneteenth celebration is back with a theme of “Our Future Matters” and is scheduled June 18-20. The weekend’s events will start on June 18 with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre at the Ector Theatre from 7-9 p.m The events on June 19 will take place at Blackshear Auditorium, beginning with youth activities (including food, face painting, and a performance by Shout Cheerleading) that will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Then from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. will be the Hometown Heroes “Living the Dream” with a presentation of scholarships and door prizes. Following that will be the annual Juneteenth Pageant from 4-6 p.m. June 20 will feature a Gospel Celebration with Rev. Eddie Jenkins of Good Street Baptist Church in Dallas from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Blackshear Auditorium. Other events that will be going on during the weekend include the Regina McKnight Juneteenth Volleyball Tournament from June 18-20. All games will take place at Ector Fieldhouse. For more information on the Regina McKnight Juneteenth Volleyball Tournament, call 432-528-7257. The fourth annual 35 and older Legends Juneteenth Basketball Tournament is scheduled for 1 p.m. on June 20 with all games being played at Woodson Boys and Girls […]

Movie in the Park – The Croods

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.

Odessa’s Got Talent

Permian Basin Mission Center presents : Odessa's Got Talent Are you ready to enjoy some of the best talent in the Basin? Date & Location: ​Friday, June 18th 2021 7:00 - 10:00 PM ​First Baptist Odessa Ticket Prices: General Admission $20.00 Student ​(must show school ID) $10.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/odessas-got-talent-tickets-154486299681

ConLive!

ConLive! Toys & Collectables Expo | Ector County Coliseum Barn G | 10AM https://con-live.com/event/conlive-toys-collectibles-expo

4th Annual Odessa Under 40 Awards Dinner & Gala

When: Saturday, June 19, 2021 6:00 PM thru 09:00 PM Where: Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 305 East 5th Street Odessa, TX 79765-5133 https://www.ypodessa.org

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer, is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and game show host. He hosted BET's ComicView during the 1993–1994 season and Def Comedy Jam in 1995. He is best known for co-starring with Steve Harvey on The WB sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, as one of The Original Kings of Comedy, and for starring as Eddie Walker in Barbershop. He also stars on the CBS show The Neighborhood. He hosted the 12th season of the daytime version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2013–14 and starred in the TV Land original series The Soul Man, which aired from 2012 to 2016. He has also done voice work for Ice Age, the Madagascar film series, Charlotte's Web, Planes and Planes: Fire & Rescue. In 2019, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. June 19, 2021 Event Starts7:00PM Doors Open6:00 PM Ticket Prices$85 - $145 On SaleApr 23 at 10:00 AM