• Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall · Exhibit opens

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Museum

    Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:00 AM- Sunday, November 26, 2023 5:00 PM Sophie Blackall is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator. Blackall’s artistry originated with drawing in the sand on the beaches of her childhood home in Australia. Her skills and passion grew until she earned a Bachelor of Design with honors in Sydney in 1992. In the following years, she drew robotic figures for amusement parks, lent her hands to a DIY television show, and produced a household hints column. She has illustrated over 30 children’s books and created one book for adults. Curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall, showcases examples of the 30 illustrated artworks for her children’s books that she created. On display starting September 13 to November 26, 2023. Free and open to the public.

  • Dia de los Muertos Parade

    17th and Grant Street Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Starting at 17th & Grant to 9th Street For more information call Jesse Porras 432-770-9423 or Lori Nino 432-425-2820

  • ODTX Downtown Market

    Downtown Odessa , United States
    Humanities

    Join us Downtown – N Jackson Ave between 5th & 3rd Ave and on 4th Ave from Texas Ave to Jackson Ave Street – for Odessa’s newest seasonal market. The October 28 Market will feature: Face Painting 9 – 12 Costume Contest 9:30 – 11:00 Fall Culinary Demo 11:00 – 12:00 Pumpkin Patch photo opp ODTX Downtown Market is a family and pet-friendly gathering of local growers, bakers, artisans, and makers — featuring entertainment from local artists in Ector County and surrounding areas.

  • Trunk or Treat at Legacy Harley Davidson

    Legacy Harley-Davidson 12100 W Highway 80 E, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Trunk or treating and games start at 10:30am Hot dogs will be served from 11:30am to 1:30pm Costume Contest starts at 1:30pm Age groups: Kids 1-5 Kids 6-11 Teens 13-17 Adults 18 + All bikes are welcome to pass out candy (you must provide your own candy)

  • Dia de los Muertos

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Museum

    Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Celebrate and learn more about the customs and traditions of this special holiday. Free hands-on art activities, dance and musical performances will be provided. All ages welcome! · FREE

  • Halloween in the Park

    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    Halloween in the Park is back! Come to the Noel Heritage Park Plaza to get some Halloween goodies. We will be giving out candy, books, toys, and more! We look forward to seeing your cute, spooky, and inventive costumes.  Age Group: Family Activity  Location: Noel Heritage Plaza Park – 321 W 5th St

  • Malloween

    Music City Mall 4101 E. 42nd Street, Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    A chill in the air, pumpkin-spice everything, falling leaves, and dropping temperatures can mean only one thing. It’s spooky season! Music City Mall in Odessa, TX is your one-stop shop for all things Halloween! Malloween is back! October 28 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, merchants will be handing out free candy! Stay out of the elements and enjoy AC this Halloween weekend with the kiddos. New this year, 360 selfie station! Secure your title for the scariest house on the block this year with home decor from At Home. Looking for the perfect costume for yourself and the kids? Spirit Halloween is open for the season in Music City Mall. What’s trick-or-treating without the treats? Grab a Halloween-themed cookie cake at Great American Cookies, or an assortment of treats from Alice’s Candy. There’s only one thing left to do once you’ve picked out costumes for the whole family, decked out your home, and acquired all of the treats. Malloween on Saturday, October 28 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Safe, climate controlled trick-or-treating no matter what the west Texas weather decides to do. Our merchants will be participating in handing out candy to trick-or-treaters for free! Back by popular demand, […]

  • Full Moon Party – Die De Los Muertos

    Black Tulip 4651 N. Grandview Ave, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    Family friendly event located in Black Tulip’s parking lot. Come take pictures with our Calavera Catrinas and place a candle to remember your loved ones on our ofrenda! Come support local artists. Cash bar provided by Cork & Pig tavern. Local Artisans, Live Music, Vendors, Drinks and Food Trucks! A night of fun under the Full Moon.

  • Temptations and the Four Tops

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Music

    The Temptations, often referred to as American Music Royalty, are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. The group celebrated their 60th Anniversary through 2022. To mark this milestone, The Temptations released a brand-new album, Temptations 60, with nearly all-original songs in January of 2022. Dr. Otis Williams, the sole surviving, original member of The Temptations, turned 80 on October 30th of 2021.

  • MC MAGIC, BABY BASH AND LIL ROB

    The Ector Theatre 500 N. Texas, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    Costumes Highly Encouraged VIP Meet And Greet (100 Cap) Includes 1 GA Standing Pit Ticket Early Entry 1 Hour Prior to GA Doors Concert Tee Draw String Bag Picture With Mc Magic and Lil Rob Standing Pit Includes  1 General Admission Standing Pit Ticket In Front Of The Stage *This is Not a Seated Ticket* Orchestra, Rear Orchestra And Balcony Seating Includes  1 Reserved Seat Of Your Choice Contact The Ector Theatre at 432-653-1246 for additional information.

  • David Adam Byrnes

    Double Bar Saloon 621 W. Wall Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    Originally from Arkansas, David Adam Byrnes now calls Texas home. A modern day troubadour, he tours the country and performs over 120 dates per year. He has shared the stage with: Easton Corbin, Cody Johnson, Joe Nichols and Dylan Scott to just name a few. He has released 7 singles to Texas Country Radio and all 7 songs have hit the #1 spot on the Texas Regional Radio Report as published by Billboard (a feat that has not been accomplished by any other artist in the charts history). To compliment his success at country radio he tours the USA playing over 125 shows per year. His newest album, "Keep Up With A Cowgirl" debuted Top 5 on iTunes Country Music Charts and received rave reviews with Taste of Country Music calling Byrnes: "one of the lone star state's most intriguing artists at the moment". Wide Open Country labeled the new music as one of it's, "most anticipated albums of 2022". 2023 is shaping up to be the young artists' biggest year yet with another new 16 track album set to come out in the Fall.