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  • 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.

  • Mental Health Awareness Art Contest

    Visual Arts

    BREAK THE STIGMA THROUGH ART PermiaCare's First Mental Health Creative Art Contest aims to Raise Awareness on Common Mental Health Challenges.  We encourage Texans of all ages to participate. Winner will be chosen by 3 age categories:  6 -13, 13 - 18, and 18+ Deadline to submit, May 28th.  Winners announced May 31st.  For more information on rules, guidelines, and how to submit, please visit Art-Contest-2024.pdf  

  • Spring 2024 Excel High School Commencement Celebration

    Ector County Library
    Humanities

      Ector County Library and the Friends of the Ector County Library are excited to welcome the first three graduates of Excel High School  Excel is an online program where students who have aged out of the public school system can still earn and accredited high school diploma.

  • Mountain of Starlight

    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!

  • Foghat

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

    oin us for a night you won’t forget with Foghat on Friday, April 26, 2024, at The Ector Theatre! Enjoy their classic hits, “Slow Ride,” “Drivin’ Wheel,” and more LIVE in Odessa, Texas. Buy Tickets

  • Midland – Up in Texas Tour

    La Hacienda Event Center 12600 TX-191 Hwy, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    FIND TICKETS HERE

  • Bookworms Literacy Festival

    Lawndale Park 9201 Rainbow Drive, Odessa, TX, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Spring into reading with our 1st Annual Bookworms Literacy Festival!

  • Community Art Day – Free Event

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

    Bring the whole family and help us celebrate spring, and view Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition. Enjoy fun art stations and pose for your own awkward family photo at our selfie station! From 1:30-3:30. Free for all!