March 26 @ 10:00 am - April 30 @ 11:00 am Bundle up your little tikes amd bring them to Books and Babies where we read a couple of books, sing songs, and get to play in the baby play room. Abriga bien a tus pequeños y tráelos a Books and Babies, donde leeremos un par de libros, cantaremos canciones y podrán jugar en la sala de juegos para bebés.
The first hero was nature herself; sweeping landscapes awed early audiences and are still prominent in modern pieces. Then, the people took their turn. Though early depictions of cowboys and Native Americans were often flawed in interpretation and depiction, it is the heroic moments of perseverance within a harsh landscape that made them worthy of immortalization through art. Finally, wildlife stole the focus. The simple yet powerful balance animals create in nature harmonized the disruptiveness of people and the emptiness of a landscape. Each of these subjects has created visual lessons on what the West is, was, and how it has changed today. Admission to the Museum and it’s exhibitions is always free. Shifting Subjects: Heroes of the West is on view April 2 through May 31.
This exhibition is the third in a series of American art exhibitions created through a multiyear, multi-institutional partnership formed by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art as part of the Art Bridges Cohort Program. Bringing together more than 66 works from the collection of Art Bridges, the Amarillo Museum of Art, Art Museum of South Texas, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and the Ellen Noël Art Museum, this exhibition features family lifecycles from aging to death. This collection of works, comprised of paintings, photographs, works on paper, and video, delves into the milestones and challenges of family and community life—from birth to aging, and from the bonds of joy to the fractures of loss. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how we form families and communities; how those relationships are disrupted by adversity, such as illness, poverty, or immigration; and how they are fortified through love, celebration, and resilience.
Introducing Night at the Museum, an exclusive Members-Only evening every third Thursday of the month! Each event has something different to offer for Museum Members, including art activities, lessons, exclusive tours, programs, family and friends nights, and more! In April, join us for Trivia Night! Challenge yourself with Disney, Music, and Art themes, and compete to win a prize. To become a Member, click here.
Create unique mixed media textile works using family photos and found objects, while beginning an art journal under the guidance of artist Doylene Land. This workshop will provide the instruction you need to start your piece and continue developing it beyond the session. This is a 2-day workshop, starting on Friday, April 17 from 5:30-7:30 PM, and continues on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. To purchase a spot, click here.
Create unique mixed media textile works using family photos and found objects, while beginning an art journal under the guidance of artist Doylene Land. This workshop will provide the instruction you need to start your piece and continue developing it beyond the session. This is a 2-day workshop, starting on Friday, April 17 from 5:30-7:30 PM, and continues on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. To purchase a spot, click here.
Add the pre-concert dinner on any of the following dates. Held in the Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall at WNPAC, enjoy a catered meal while the Maestro provides you with an insider’s view of the evening’s music. $30 / Dinner April 18, 2026 MENU - Chicken Fried Steak, Green Chili Chicken Breast, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Homestyle Green Beans, Garden Salad, Bread, Lemon Berry Cake, Texas Sheet Cake Proudly sponsored by Gregg Blain Dinner includes sides, dessert and beverage. Cash bar available. Tickets are limited and based on a first-come-first-serve basis. *Menus are subject to change.
BLUE CATHEDRAL Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:30 PM | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Gary Lewis, Conductor Dr. Peter Martens, Organ Blue Cathedral - Jennifer Higdon Symphony No. 3, “Organ” - Camille Saint-Saëns Featuring a custom-built electric organ designed and performed by Dr. Martens! Tickets $12 - $83, Students $12 (plus venue fees) CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE 800-514-3849 Scheduled programs and individuals are subject to change. Ticketing is handled by the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center - all ticketing, security, and venue policies apply.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:30 PM | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Gary Lewis, Conductor Dr. Peter Martens, Organ Blue Cathedral - Jennifer Higdon Symphony No. 3, “Organ” - Camille Saint-Saëns Featuring a custom-built electric organ designed and performed by Dr. Martens! Tickets $12 - $83, Students $12 (plus venue fees) CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE 800-514-3849
7:30-10:30 pm Every Saturday In The Odessa Marriott Lobby co-sponsored by the Jazz Society and Odessa Arts
Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.