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Making Magic

Ever wonder what the final week leading up to The Nutcracker is like? From the studio to the theater, from Angel to Sugar Plum Fairy, from Volunteer to Artistic Director, from careful planning to last minute problem solving, watch it all come together in our documentary, Making Magic: What It Takes To Pull Off The Nutcracker. Airing on Basin PBS at 7pm on Thursday, Nov 28 & 4pm on Sunday, Dec 1

Art Tales: The Little, Little House

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

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event tailored for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to immerse yourselves in a beautifully illustrated story and a fun art activity. This free event offers an engaging children's story followed by a hands-on art project related to the tale.

Knit & Stitch

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

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful experience at our Knit and Stitch event! Whether you're a knitter, quilter, stitcher, or just curious about the craft, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of fiber arts. All skill levels are welcome—from novices eager to learn to experts willing to share their wisdom.

Michael Martin Murphey

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

For three decades, Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas has been an extraordinary blend of music, encompassing his numerous best-selling Christmas albums, alongside his beloved country and pop hits. This vibrant holiday celebration takes the form of a captivating multi-media production, featuring Murphey’s renowned “Rio Grande Band,” dramatic lighting, video, as well as the use of Western Art, captivating master-artist photographs, breathtaking videos, and delightful cowboy poetry. “Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas” beautifully captures the rustic essence of the story of Jesus’ birth in the countryside village of Bethlehem, where the joyous tidings first reached the humble livestock caretakers and herders, often referred to as “cowboys,” over two millennia ago. Inspired by an 1885 wild-west dance known as the original “Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball” in Anson, Texas, Murphey embarked on a remarkable journey that carries on the biblical tradition of merriment, song, and feasting during the “holidays,” a term signifying “holy days.” In 1992, Michael introduced a groundbreaking concept album called “Cowboy Christmas,” which had never been attempted before in popular Christmas music. Today, this remarkable concept has evolved into a grand live musical concert production! Join Michael, the talented members of the Rio Grande Band, and the captivating Rocky Mountain […]

A Very Merry Mojo Christmas Concert

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

A joint Christmas Concert from the Permian High School Band, Permian Choir, and The Permian High School Orchestra!

🎄✨ Starbright Casita Village is back! ✨

Downtown Odessa , United States

Join us for the Downtown Christmas Market on Friday, December 6th, from 6–9 PM at 500 N Grant! Enjoy one-of-a-kind holiday shopping Create family-friendly memoriesGather your loved ones and kick off the season with festive fun. Let’s make this holiday magical—see you there!

Pancakes With Santa

Grace Kids Early Academy 3450, Odessa, United States

Pancakes With Santa Hey Permian Basin Parents!!! Your kids are going to have the best time at our FREE Pancakes with Santa event! Join us on December 7th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. We will have a free pancake breakfast, free pictures with Santa, a snowball fight, Christmas craft, free hot cocoa, story time, and Christmas games!

Breakfast With The Grinch

MCM Elegante 5200 E University Blvd,, Odessa, TX, United States

Breakfast With The Grinch Grab your tickets to this year's "Breakfast with the Grinch" 💚 This special fundraising event will take place on Saturday, December 7th at the MCM Elegante. Pose for pictures with the Grinch himself, Cindy Lou, and Max. We will have breakfast and festive activities for the entire family. All proceeds will benefit the PreK-3 Learning Center. A ticket is required for entry to the event. Children 12 months and under can attend for free. We kindly request no strollers, please.