New Years Eve Downtown

Downtown Odessa presents: New Years Eve Downtown Comedian Marc Price with opening acts Mikey Mike on the Mic and Sara Garza 9PM-1AM | Odessa Marriott Tickets: www.downtownodessatx.com/newyears

Art Tales – We Are Water Protectors

Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us the first Wednesday of the month, for a reading of a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. Check back closer to the dates to see if this program will be virtual or in person in the ArtHaus. Free!

Rodney Carrington: Let Me In!

Jan 6 | 7:00 PM | Wagner Noel PAC BUY TICKETS Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. A platinum-recording artist, Rodney's recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter's Good Records. His last album "Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special.

Jo Koy Funny Is Funny World Tour

Jan 8 | 8:00 PM | Wagner Noel PAC BUY TICKETS Due to overwhelming demand, Comedian Jo Koy will bring his Funny Is Funny World Tour to Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 8, 2022. As one of today’s premiere stand-up comics Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house to now selling out the world’s most prestigious venues including Radio City Music Hall (New York), Chase Center (San Francisco), The Forum (Los Angeles), Mall of Asia Arena (Manila, PH), Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai) and ICC Theatre (Sydney, AU). The hugely relatable comic pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son.

Vinyl Brunch – Music Friendly Edition

Join us for January’s Vinyl Brunch – Music Friendly Edition! Brunch will be served by Barrel & Derrick while the DJ spins in the Odessa Marriott lobby. Enjoy shopping at the Endless Horizons Pop-Up shop! If you are a local musician, join as an Odessa Arts member to have your name listed in the local artist registry, #MusicFriendlyOdessa swag and more! January 9th | 10:30 – 1:30 | Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center  

Adventures in Art – Painting

Register for exhibit-driven studio classes for students ages 6-12. Students will tour current exhibitions and do a related studio art project. $20 per class by advance registration only. Registration deadline is by noon on the previous Thursday. Scholarships based on financial need are available. To register, contact Annie Stanley at education@noelartmuseum.org or 432.550.9696 ext: 213.

Exhibition opens: LES DINERS DE GALA BY SALVADOR DALI

LES DINERS DE GALA BY SALVADOR DALI On loan from the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University Jan 13- Mar 27 “Les Diners de Gala” (Gala’s Dinners) was published in 1973 and instantly became a Salvador Dalí collectable. This unique cookbook was published as a collaboration between Dalí and a secret chef. The “secret chef” turned out to be chefs from the top French restaurants of the day–including Lasserre, La Tour d’Argent, Maxim’s and Le Buffet de la Gare de Lyon.  Dalí was not only a brilliant artist, but also had a self-proclaimed refined taste for food and wine. Dalí’s introduction to the book states that since he was a little boy he wanted to be a master-chef. With 136 recipes in twelve chapters, this collection of eccentric formulas includes an entire chapter on aphrodisiacs, the correct use of atteletes (meat jewelry) and sketches of limbless dwarves eating eggs. This exhibit showcases a portfolio of twelve lithographs that were released in conjunction of the book entitled “Les Diners De Gala” (printed in 1971). These lithographs are the outcome of Dalí’s experimentation with mixed media and are regarded as his most unique prints. The exhibition is organized and traveled by the Castellani Art […]

One Book Odessa – Launch

One Book Odessa is back! Join Odessa Arts at the Ellen Noel Art Museum as we announce our 2022 lineup for the 'Authors at the Ector,' speaker series. Following October's appearance by David Sedaris, we will be welcoming Odessa native and bestselling author Elizabeth Wetmore to the Ector on 2/10/22. Learn more about her book 'Valentine,' and the book club events leading up to her visit. There's also a chance to win a free copy of the book and tickets to the event.

Cinema Under the Stars – Mamma Mia!

Movie Screening Inside Wagner Noël PAC Jan 13 | Thursday 7:30 PM BUY TICKETS Join us INSIDE the Wagner Noël PAC theater for another Cinema Under the Stars for another FREE Sing-A-Long staring the 2008 movie classic, Mamma Mia! on January 13, 2022. Enjoy free popcorn from Complex Community Federal Credit Union and Kendra Scott selling jewelry from their latest collection. Absolute Bridal will be onsite loaning wedding dress samples to try on and wear as you watch the movie! Food trucks will be parked in the Wagner Noël PAC parking lot from 5:30 PM - 8 PM. Please note food trucks are independently operated, Wagner Noël PAC is not responsible for their pricing or service. About Mamma Mia!  Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother's past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day.

George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour

Outback Presents | For Mature Audiences Only 18+ Jan 22  | Saturday | 8:00 PM ON SALE SOON Grammy-nominated comedian, actor and TV host George Lopez announced his new OMG Hi! Comedy Tour, with a stop at Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 22, 2022.   George Lopez’s multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy, and late-night television. Lopez teamed with Bill Burr and Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy on his new podcast OMG Hi! with George Lopez with new episodes released on Mondays via georgelopez.com/omg-hi, ATC’s YouTube channel and audio available everywhere you get podcasts. Last year Lopez was on the road for his nationwide stand-up comedy tour. He also completed his tour for The Comedy Get Down, along with Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, and Cedric the Entertainer. The comedians also debuted their BET scripted comedy series based on the tour.

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Valentine – Virtual Book Club

UTPB - The University of Texas Permian Basin Book Club signs up are happening now! Wetmore's novel follows the aftermath of a sexual crime against a young girl in Odessa. Set in the 1970s, Valentine features the voices of five women who explore concepts of consent, sexuality, race, family, and gender roles in West Texas. UTPB - The University of Texas Permian Basin Virtual Book Club dates are: January 25th at 12:30 February 1st at 12:30 February 8th at 12:30 These events are open to the public. Authors @ The Ector tickets are on sale now: http://ow.ly/cJ9f50HBHgl