• Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition

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

    Face it, every family has their awkward moments, there is no way around it. Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition, aims to explore the imperfectly perfect moments that come with being a family, while taking comfort in the fact that your family is not alone. Awkward Family Photos features over 200 authentic photographs, each framed in vintage, era appropriate frames, capturing the essence of awkward family moments. Visitors will not only enjoy the visual display but also delve into the hilarious “behind the awkwardness” stories shared by the actual families involved. Created by the minds behind AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com, this exhibition has been on the road since 2012, capturing audiences with its humor and relatability. Whether you’re looking for a delightful family outing or seeking a good laugh, Awkward Family Photos is an exhibition you won’t want to miss. Open March 21 – June 2, 2024 Opening day is March 21st.

  • Passive Program: Make Your Own Chess Set

    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    **Ongoing monthly activity available at the Children’s circulation desk.** This month’s passive program is a fun adventure of wits and strategy – each chess move is a step towards exciting victories! Pick up supplies at the Children’s circulation desk to make your own chess set. Later in the month we will have a special Chess Class on April 22, 2024. Come to the basement activity room and learn to play chess with Chase Ross, the chess coach for Goddard JHS and Bunche Elementary School in Midland. Learn to move your pawns, the moves a knight can make, and how to checkmate your opponent.

  • CPT Anniversary – Live Music: Zak Webb

    Cork and Pig Tavern 7260 E. Texas 191 #204, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    Happy Anniversary Cork & Pig Tavern Odessa-! April 15th, Live music 6-9pm & tap takeover from Tall City Brewing Co. 5-9pm. Incredible music, amazing food & Tall City Brewing swag!

  • Meet the Author: Rosie Talley

    Ector County Library
    Humanities

    Originally from a small farming community in Southeastern Colorado, Rosie Talley resides in West Texas with her husband and daughter. Rosie is the author of Linus the Troll and Linus the Troll and the Isle of Huggles. Ever since childhood, Rosie has had a passion for storytelling. She looks forward to sharing more of her stories in the future. Join us for a special book reading: “Linus the Troll” by Rosie Talley -Ask questions -Buy a signed copy! *Location: 3rd Floor Auditorium

  • Art Tales: The Story of Ferdinand

    Ellen Noel Art Museum 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives 

  • Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live On Stage!

    Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
    Theatre & Literary Arts

      Get ready for the ultimate playdate – 65 million years in the making as you take a breathtaking tour beginning in pre-historic Australia! Meet a collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures that will thrill and teach audiences of all ages. Brought to life by a skilled team of puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, the puppets are so extraordinary, you may feel the urge to run and hide – but stay in your seat! You cannot miss a moment of this exciting show with dinosaurs including Triceratops, T Rex, and more.

  • Rodney Carrington

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

    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. Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album, "Get Em Out," (released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes. His 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. Rodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut "Hangin' With Rodney” in 1998. The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums: Live, Morning Wood, Nutsack, Greatest Hits, King of the Mountains, El Nino Loco, C'mon Laugh You Bastards, Laughter's Good and The Hits, all of which continue to receive radio airplay and regularly place on the national comedy charts. “Hangin' With Rodney” and "Morning Wood” earned RIAA gold record certification, and his Greatest Hits (a double CD) album reached platinum status. Rodney also released “Make it Christmas” which features his original song “Camouflage […]

  • Opposites Attract

    Cheers to Paint Studio 3952 E. 42nd Street, Ste G, Odessa, TX, United States
    Visual Arts

    Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here!