Permian Basin Gives

MAY 18TH IS THE DAY THAT YOU CAN HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY! YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US & PERMIAN BASIN GIVES TUESDAY, MAY 18TH ALL DAY TO SUPPORT ODESSA ARTS AND CULTURAL ARTS IN ODESSA GO TO - permianbasingives.org or odessaarts.org P.S. Please share this post with Friends!!

Art Tales – Franklin’s Flying Bookshop by Jen Campbell

10am • Online Art Tales is geared for all the art-loving preschoolers, ages 3-5. Your littles can enjoy a beautifully illustrated book accompanied by a related art activity. If we are unable to meet in  person, Art Tales will be posted online on our website, Facebook Page and IGTV. Ellen Noel Art Museum

Recurring

UTPB Musical Production: Into the Woods

“INTO THE WOODS” Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by JAMES LAPINE Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick INTO THE WOODS Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Thursday, May 20 - 8PM | Friday, May 21 - 8PM | Saturday, May 22 - 8PM | Sunday, May 23 - 8PM Tickets: https://secure.touchnet.net/C22843_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=3&CATID=8

World Cultural Diversity Day

Crafts to go - make a self portrait plate art Ector County Library Line and follow them at Ector County Children's Library on Facebook

Movie in the Park – Aladdin

Movies in the Park is one of the main annual attractions that has become a tradition with most families in Odessa. The movies are hosted throughout the summer months and attract hundreds of families to the parks each year to watch some of the best movies available. Skip the lines at the theaters and enjoy free movies. Don't forget about something to snack on, as we have concessions available at each movie. You and your family will NOT want to miss out on this year's season!! There will be 7 movies over the course of 7 nights: all for free!  Cannot beat that anywhere! So pack up the kids, lawn chairs and blankets and head to your neighborhood Park. 2021 Films Toy Story 4 - May 7 - Sherwood Park Aladdin       - May 21 - San Jacinto Park Frozen II     - June 4 -  UTPB Park The Croods - June 18 - Woodson Park Sonic          - July 16 - Lawndale Park Tom & Jerry- July 30 - McKinney Park Trolls World Tour - August 6 - Sherwood Park Start Time The movies are scheduled to begin at dark.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL IN CONCERT Saturday, May 22, 2021 7:30 PM | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Tickets & Info:  https://www.mosc.org/concerts/et.html

Diane K. Browne Solo Show

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

May 27 Artist Diane K. Browne shows her particular skills in capturing the human condition. Each drawing tells the story of people that she captures; this can be seen in each wrinkle, each line and shadow. Diane K. Browne won Best in Show in last years exhibition and as part of her award the Museum is honored in working with her in curating a solo show.

Exhibition Reception

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

May 27 63rd Annual Permian Juried Art Exhibition in partnership with the Odessa Art Association The Permian Basin Juried Art Exhibition will be on view from May 27 – Aug 8. The aim of this exhibition is to highlight the talent of artists in and around the West Texas region. This year, artists are encouraged to explore the the theme FOLKLORE & FAIRY TALES

Fairy Tales & Folklores

FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE: 63RD ANNUAL PERMIAN BASIN JURIED ART EXHIBITION May 27 • 6pm • Free All are welcome to the award ceremony and opening reception for the 63rd Annual Permian Basin Juried Art Exhibition and Diane K. Browne Solo Show (last year’s show winner) Meet with the artists, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and vote for your favorite artwork. Awards announced at 6:30pm.