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

Guys & Dolls

Considered to be the “perfect” musical comedy, Guys and Dolls opened on the Broadway stage in 1950 and has had several revivals and a movie adaptation starring Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando.  Set in a mythical New York City, Nathan, a gambler tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while his night club performer girlfriend, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years with no end in sight.  A fellow smooth-talking gambler, Sky, ends up chasing a strait-laced missionary, Sarah, on a bet.  From Times Square, to Havana Cuba, to the sewers of New York, this brassy and timeless show like Sit Down You're Rockin The Boat, Fugue for Tinhorns, and Luck Be A Lady Tonight will have you tapping your toes and humming along!

Hot Summer Nights – Current Nine

Friday July 23, 2021 8pm - 10pm inside The Ector Theater FREE admission - ticket required https://www.theector.com

Solstice Live

Solstice Live Ticket $30.00 – $100.00 Join us for an all day Music Event featuring A Thousand Horses, Shooter Jennings, Matt Castillo, Big Spring, and The Caleb Young Band at Solstice LIVE! Food, Games and Fun for the entire family. Video Game Trailers, Adult Games, Bounce Houses & Water Events. A Family Day Out. Children 10 and Under get in FREE. Get Your Tickets Now!!! https://maegamusic.com/product/solstice-live-ticket/?attribute_type=General+Admission

Lubbock Arts Festival

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2021 LUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL: EXHIBIT: OUT OF THIS WORLD! A Celebration of Outer Space, Astronauts and Space Travel Demonstrating Artists and Visual Artists from across the nation selling their work.   JURIED GALERY With award-winning artists represented Featured Artist, Ashton Thornhill, Photographer   Special Appearance by Christopher Jackson, Broadway and Television Star

Live Courtyard Art Show

Midland Artworks presents: Live Courtyard Art Show Saturday July 24 | 6PM-10PM | Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

2022 Grant Workshop

Odessa Arts will be holding a workshop for 2022 grant opportunities on July 27, 2021 at 10:30am at the MCM Elegante. Attendance is free, but registration is required.   https://odessaarts.submittable.com/submit/198668/odessa-arts-grant-opportunities-workshop

ECISD New Teacher Welcome Tailgate Drive Thru

The New Teacher Welcome is our annual breakfast that welcomes more than 300 new teachers to the area each year. Join us as we welcome newly hired teachers to the Permian Basin and honor their commitment to educating our children in Odessa. Invited guests include principals, ECISD Superintendents and ECISD administrative staff. Chamber Members are invited to participate in the expo featuring Chamber member businesses, services and organizations. Every teacher will walk away with your company’s information when you donate to the gift bags. For questions regarding this event, contact Lynn Van Amburgh at 432-333-7862 or email lynnva@odessachamber.com   https://odessachamber.com/events/ecisd-new-teacher-welcome-breakfast/

Movie in the Park – Tom & Jerry

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.

Cover Odessa in Color 2021

1K and 5K Color Fun Run| July 31, 2021 | 8am Comanche Trail Park | On-site registration 7:00am | Run 8:00am Additional info coming soon https://www.odessahcc.org/color