• 40 Years 40 Artists: An Anniversary Exhibition

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

    In celebration of the Museum's 40th anniversary, we are excited to announce this exhibition as a tribute to our collection. Throughout the past four decades, we have diligently collected and preserved a diverse collection of artworks that encapsulates the cultural and historical significance of our region and the broader artistic community. Our collecting mission has been rooted in the belief that collecting art is not merely a task; it is a responsibility we hold for future generations. By ensuring that these works of art, along with the narratives they convey, remain accessible, we are fostering a lasting connection between our community and the artistic expressions that define it. This exhibition will not only showcase 40 exceptional artists but also feature a timeline that highlights significant events from the Museum's history over the last 40 years. These artworks will spark memories of past shows, programs, and events, allowing visitors to reflect on our history. We invite you to explore these artistic contributions that resonate with our identity and inspire ongoing dialogue about our community's journey. Join us in celebrating our past, present, and future as we honor the artists and stories that shape our collective experience. This exhibition features old favorites, […]

  • Peoples of the World: Works on Paper

    International Cultural Center - Texas Tech Lubbock 601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX, United States
    Visual Arts

    https://www.depts.ttu.edu/international/events/2025/peoples-of-the-world-works-on-paper/

  • Toward 2025

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    DATE: Now - June 1 TIME: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included in Membership and General Admission Explore an engaging exhibit led by textile-based artist Ann Morton, centered on community and environment. TOWARD 2050 invites the public to craft handmade artworks that express their views on the environment. These unique creations will come together in a captivating labyrinth installation at the Garden that encourages visitors to take steps towards addressing climate change. About the Artist Ann Morton is a textile-based artist, educator and social practitioner ​living in Phoenix, Arizona. Her work utilizes traditional fiber techniques as conceptual tools for aesthetic, social communication to examine a society of which we are all a part — as bystanders, participants, victims and perpetrators. She is driven by a desire to employ her art as a voice for advocacy. The work reflects her own handwork, but also orchestrates the handwork from a variety of community participants through public interventions that seek to harness the power in the act of making for social purpose. View additional exhibit information here. May 3, 2025 is World Labyrinth Day Guided Labyrinth Experience 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Plaza with artist Ann Morton and labyrinth expert […]

  • The Leaf Connection

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Visual Arts

    DATES: Now through Aug. 24 TIMES: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission. The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1,000 ceramic pieces, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity. During the course of the exhibit, local artist Mary Meyer will periodically add new ceramic leaves as more people contribute observations on iNaturalist. The Garden invites guests to engage with this distinctive art installation, offering a captivating opportunity to reconnect with nature. Exhibition unavailable during private events. Mary Meyer is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work utilizes systems of carved components that investigate the intimate connections between community and botanicals. Originally trained in stone carving, she is drawn to meditative processes and materials such as clay, wood and metal that foster the intuitive exploration of form. Meyer has lived in Arizona for more than 28 years. She holds a BFA in sculpture from Arizona State University where she studied foundry casting methods and metalworking. She completed her graduate studies […]

  • Ballet Arizona presents Eroica: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden

    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    DATE: May 14-31 | Tues. - Sat. TIME: 8 p.m. PRICE: Tickets at balletaz.org Surrounded by the magnificent desert landscape with the setting sun as its backdrop, Eroica makes a comeback at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden. Expect the unexpected as this ballet evolves, takes chances and challenges your emotional boundaries in the desert that we call our home.

  • Object of the Month: Madonna and Child

    Recurring
    Phoenix Art Museum 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Museum

    Object of the Month Free for Members | Included with general admission for the general public Reserve your spot at the Visitor Services desk.  Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection. Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, Madonna and Child This May, as we honor the mothers in our lives, join Master Docent Sherry Koopot for an exploration of Baroque painter Giovanni Francesco Barbieri's Madonna and Child. In Christian art, Mary has long been depicted as the devoted mother of the infant Jesus. However, in today's context, she represents far more-embodying maternal compassion, motherhood, and the strength of femininity.

  • Read to Louie

    Ector County Library
    Theatre & Literary Arts

    Felix is still on vacation, but his friend Louie is ready for you to grab a book and maybe scritch ears! Félix todavía está de vacaciones, ¡pero su amigo Louie está listo para que tomes un libro y quizás le rasques las orejas!

  • Main Street Live – Basin PBS

    Basin PBS Studio 203 N Main, Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Basin PBS is proud to announce our 2025 MAIN STREET LIVE! Headlining this year's event is none other than country music legendWynonna Judd! Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities Early Bird Tickets go on sale March 2 for $100 each. Tickets At-the-Door will increase to $125 each. Sponsorships Available Now! Contact Erica Thomas at ethomas@basinpbs.org or Laura Wolf at lwolf@basinpbs.org or call 432-563-5728 to secure your spot. General admission does not include food or drinks. Cash bar will be available. No outside food or drinks, no coolers permitted. Tables are also available in all price ranges.

  • 7 BRIDGES (EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND)

    The Venue at Live Oak 3201 Elkins Rd, Midland, TX, United States
    Music

    🎸 Experience the Ultimate Eagles Tribute! 🎸 Get ready for 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience – a stunningly accurate tribute to the legendary band! No backing tracks, no harmonizers—just pure, authentic Eagles sound. 🎸✨ 📅 Date: Friday, May 23, 2025⏰ Showtime: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)📍 Venue: The Venue at Live Oak, 3201 Elkins Rd, Midland, Texas🌦 Rain or Shine – No Refunds 🎟️ Get your tickets now: www.liveoak.events 📞 Contact: 432-219-7922 Don’t miss this incredible night of classic hits! Tag your concert crew and get ready to rock! 🎸🔥 #EaglesTribute #7Bridges #LiveMusic #MidlandTX

  • Music in the Garden

    Recurring
    Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Humanities

    DATE: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 TIME: 7-9 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. PRICE: Members: $32.95 | General Admission: $36.95 | This event is 21+. No infants or children permitted. Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday night series. This 35-year-old tradition returns with concerts January through May. Food and beverages available for purchase. This event is 21+. IDs will be checked, No infants or children permitted. May 2: DeGrazia & Barajas | Classical and Flamenco Guitar May 9: Carmela y Más | Latin Jazz & Salsa May 16: True Flavor Blues | Slightly Jazzy Traditional Blues May 23: YACHTZILLA! Monsters of Soft Rock | Yacht Rock 70s-80s May 30: Cisco and the Racecars | Bluegrass folk old-time music Chef Specials available for purchase May 2: Carnitas Tacos: Braised Pork Carnitas, Corn Tortillas, Avocado Crema, Salsa Fresca, Refried Beans, Calabacitas May 9: Beef Sopes: Beef Machaca, Pinto Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Crema, Queso Fresco, Arroz Verde May 16: Chili Con Carne Dog: All Beef Hot Dog on a Brioche Bun, Topped with Beef Chili, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions, Served with Tater Tots May 23: Gyro: Traditional Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce, Fresh Pita, Pickled Onion, Garlic Hummus, […]

  • Create Playdate

    Recurring
    Phoenix Art Museum 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States
    Museum

    Create Playdate Want to make art inspired by your favorite Phoenix Art Museum works on view? Create Playdate offers young artists a hands-on maker experience during their visit through our mobile, in-gallery art cart. Each week’s Create Playdate offers a fresh and fun theme featuring an artwork on view, an art making activity to do at the Museum, and kids’ projects to extend the fun at home! Create Playdate is included in general admission and no registration is required. Drop in any Saturday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. May 2025 Saturday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 11 AM – 3 PM Inspired by the annual migration of monarch butterflies from Canada to Mexico, Carlos Amorales conceived Black Cloud as a “swarm” of moths that take over museum spaces, rising to envelop the viewer. Made up of 25,000 black paper moths and butterflies of 30 different species, the installation forms a surreal, yet sublime gathering of insects delicately poised in sculptural formations. Visitors will create their own black paper moth and butterfly covered artwork. Programs take place onsite in the galleries at Phoenix Art Museum. Create Playdate is free for members and included in general admission for the […]

  • GRUPO NOCIVO

    Dos Amigos 4700 N.Golder Ave, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    ¡Este 24 de mayo prepárate para una noche norteña que no olvidarás! Ven a disfrutar de NOCIVO en Dos Amigos, donde la música norteña hará vibrar la pista. ¡Es la oportunidad perfecta para echarte unos buenos bailes con los mejores éxitos! Hora: 9:00 PM Fecha: sábado, 24 de mayo Ubicación: 4700 N Golder Ave, Odessa, TX 21+ Reservaciones: (432) 888-0877 Con DJ para seguir la fiesta ¡No faltes, será una fiesta de altura con la mejor música! #NocheNorteña #Nocivo #DosAmigos #FiestaMexicana #MúsicaEnVivo #OdessaTX #SábadoDeBanda #VivaMéxico #NocheDeDiversión