Join Random House/Penguin Book Representative Liz Sullivan at 6PM for a lively discussion about new releases and interesting reads. We'll also be searching for our next Summer Book Talk selection! Light refreshments will be served. Admission: FREE
Nearly five years after the pop music icon Prince's untimely death, Marshall Charloff has created a unique one-man tribute dedicated to the artistry and music of the legendary Prince called The Purple Piano. In January 2016, at age 57, Prince began what would ultimately become his last tour entitled "the Piano & a Microphone." The tour was a series of solo shows that featured just him, his purple piano, and an incredible discography of songs. On January 21, 2016, the first performance was played to a small crowd at Paisley Park; and followed with an album "the Piano & a Microphone 1983." The Purple Piano, created by Marshall Charloff, is a heartfelt and intimate tribute to these very unique performances. Marshall Charloff has performed nationwide fronting world-class symphonies in most major cities in the US and Canada, played keys in the Atlanta Rhythm Section, and since 2011, tours fronting the celebrated Purple xPeRIeNCE - arguably the greatest tribute to Prince in the world, and co-founded by Matt "Doctor" Fink from Prince & the Revolution. Marshall is featured on recordings with Prince on the album 94 East, where he plays both keyboards and bass guitar, and recently collaborated with Prince's sister […]
Tchaikovsky Four Saturday, April 9, 2022 | 7:30 PM | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Harumi Rhodes, violin Price - Violin Concerto No. 2. Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 4 Tickets & Info: https://www.mosc.org/concerts/tchaikovsky-four.html
Join us for April’s Vinyl Brunch – 80's Edition! Enjoy a vintage playlist and hot dishes at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Brunch will be served by Barrel & Derrick while the DJ spins at the White Buffalo. Enjoy shopping at the Endless Horizons Pop-Up shop! Help get in the 80's spirit before Authors@ The Ector spoken word event with Kathy Valentine from The Go- Go's! April 10 | 10:30 – 1:30 | Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
April 12 - Spring Band Concert, 7:00pm, Deaderick Auditorium - Odessa College Campus
https://youtu.be/bYs2p9J-w1E Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine’s story is a roller coaster of sex, drugs, and of course, music; it’s also a story of what it takes to find success and find yourself, even when it all comes crashing down. Kathy will be joining Odessa Arts for the third installment of Authors @ The Ector. Student tickets: $10.00 Odessa Arts Member: $20.00 Odessa Arts Non-Member: $25.00 Doors: 6PM Curtain: 7PM Book signing to follow speaking event.
Coming April 16, 2022, Midland Festival Ballet excitedly presents the world premiere of Aladdin and the Magic Carpet! West Texans will be the first to see the characters and story they know and love told in a whole new way: in a mesmerizing explosion of movement, light and color paired with the drama of live orchestral accompaniment. So mark your calendars and join us for a dynamic spectacle unlike anything MFB has performed before. It’s sure to lift you out of your seat. Choreography by Jill Eathorne Bahr. Music compiled, arranged, and edited by Ramona Pansegrau. Lighting Design by Jared Sayeg. Saturday | Apr 16 | 7:30pm | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center https://www.midlandfestivalballet.org/aladdin-and-the-magic-carpet
OC Presents Larry Gatlin in Concert April 19, 2022 | 6:30-10:00 Click For Free Tickets Doors At 5:30Pm Show At 6:30Pm The Ector Theatre The Ector Theatre, North Texas Avenue, Odessa, TX, USA https://Theector.com
BUY TICKETS Apr 19, 2022 Event Starts7:30PM Doors Open6:30 PM Ticket Prices$84 - $154 *Ages 4+ On Sale Now The All New 2022 Shen Yun Southern USA Falun DAFA Association Presents Apr 19 / Tuesday7:30 PM BUY TICKETS EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF ANCIENT CHINA SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, deeply moving journey. Featuring one of the world’s most ancient and richest dance systems—classical Chinese dance—along with dynamic animated backdrops and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom. Shen Yun Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization based in New York. Its mission is to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. Traditional Chinese culture—with its deep spiritual roots and profoundly optimistic worldview—was displaced by communism in China. While Shen Yun cannot perform in China today, it is sharing this precious heritage with the world.