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Midland Festival Ballet presents: The Return of the Nutcracker

THE NUTCRACKER Get ready for the triumphant return to the stage of Midland Festival Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker December 18 & 19! While the ballet is full of epic battles, lands made of sweets, living toys and even fairies, the real magic happens when the dancers, musicians, volunteers, crew and audience come together to share the experience. So we hope you will join us at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center and make this year's homecoming production extra special. Accompanied by the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale. Saturday | Dec 18 | 7:30pm | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Sunday | Dec 19 | 2:30pm | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center  

Lightwire Theater Presents A Very Electric Christmas

Lightwire Theater Presents A Very Electric Christmas Dec 20 / Monday7:30 PMBUY TICKETS Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship, and hope set to timeless holiday hits including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky. In this wonderful story, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents as a young bird named Max and his family head south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course during a snowstorm, he ends up alone and lost at the North Pole. As he tries to make his way home, his adventure begins when he encounters friendly caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, Nutcracker soldiers, mischievous mice, and an evil Rat King. This delightful holiday production will make children wide-eyed with delight and warm even the smallest of hearts. Since bursting to national acclaim after appearing as semi-finalists on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and winning the top honors on TRU TV’s ‘Fake Off’, Lightwire Theater has gone on to enthrall audiences worldwide with their unique combination of skill and grace as told through the technological innovations of moving light characters. People of all ages will be captivated by […]

Toys & Tracks – Toy Drive & Concert

Toys & Tracks | December 22 | 6-11PM | Cactus House Toy Drive & Concert because giving back never felt so good! Bring a toy and share the joy December 22nd at Cactus House featuring music by 432 Crew. Free admission with new, unopened toy or $10 donation.

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.