• 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.

  • Horror Bingo

    Homemade Wines 400 N. Texas Avenue, Odessa, United States
    Humanities

    $20.00 Each player will receive one drink ticket Prizes for winners

  • Odessa College Halloween Party

    Odessa College 201 W. Univeristy Ave., Odessa, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Odessa College Halloween Party 2023 Wranglers! Join us for our 2023 Halloween Party taking place on Tuesday, October 31 from 4-7pm at our newly opened downtown campus (222 E. 4th Street)! There will be free food for students, a FREE shuttle from main campus to the downtown campus, a DJ, a 360 photo booth, a costume contest, games and activities, candy, and so much more! This event will be taking place in conjunction with Downtown Odessa's Treats in the Streets event.  

  • Bloody Bills Haunted House

    Bloody Bill Productions 2215 W. 2nd Street, Odessa, TX, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    The Best Haunted House in Odessa, TX! Buy Your Tickets Now For Bloody Bills Haunted House: Mister’s Blisters Haunt of Monsters & Madmen! Only 5 nights this year! Cost $15-$20 Click this link to buy your tickets ahead: https://www.bloodybill.com

  • Yoga at the Museum

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

    Enjoy a membership perk by joining us every Wednesday morning for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from Roming Yoga!   Bring your own mat. Every Wednesday morning  8:00AM  4919 E. University Blvd. Free for Museum Members Become a member: https://www.noelartmuseum.org/support

  • Read to Felix

    Recurring
    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    Children’s Department will be hosting “Read to Felix” Event. Felix is a therapy dog that loves to be read to. This will be located at the 3rd floor Children’s Department, Thursday at 4:00 pm.

  • Knit & Stitch

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

    Help us create a post-modern sewing circle. Knitters, Quilters, Stitchers-or those who would like to be! All are invited to bring current projects to work on while we share techniques and ideas. · FREE

  • UTPB Dia De Los Muertos Concert

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

    Mariachi - Raffles - Food Trucks - Ballet Folklórico - Live Music - Community Altar Free Admission from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM to Lobby Exhibitions Closing Show at 7:30 PM CLOSING PERFORMANCE 7:30 PM FEATURING THE UTPB MARIACHI, ORCHESTRA & BALLET FOLKLORICO TICKETS ARE $10.00 GENERAL ADMISSION SHOW SEATING

  • First Friday: Dia De Los Muertos

    Downtown Odessa , United States
    Humanities

    Join Odessa Arts & Downtown Odessa, Inc for our monthly First Friday ODTX! Stroll through Downtown Odessa from 6-9 PM and take in special events and offerings from merchants and retailers. Participating stops include:  Copper Rose Building:  1st Floor Ballroom: West Texas Symphony Presents – Permian Basin String Quartet “Da Capa” in the ballroom  1st Floor – Baked goods for sell by Dough by Brother Rabbit  Basement: Retro Game Hall will be open for extended hours and hosting a Halloween costume contest!  Downtown Odessa, INC  Ector Co. Library: will be hosting a children’s storytime and corresponding craft from 6 – 7 PM  Isy’s Fine Jewelry: will host a DIY silver stamped bead – dubbed “Macaroni Necklace on Steroids.” Kids will have the opportunity to make Christmas gifts for their parents with the help of some of Odessa’s finest jewelers!  Joann’s on 5th Flowers: DIY flower crowns for Dia de Los Muertos *A small participation fee will be applied to cover the cost of supplies  Odessa Marriott: Fall Into Fun – Fall Cocktails and Yard Games in Courtyard  McJack General Store  OC Greenspace  Odessa Arts  Rooster’s: Black Sheep Workshop and they are painting Grinch Door Hanger – SOLD OUT  Sacrificial Needle […]