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  • Celebration of the Arts

    Recurring
    Bush Convention Center 105 N. Main Street, Midland, TX, United States
    Humanities

    Celebration of the Arts (COA), organized by the Arts Council of Midland, returns for our 39th year! COA is the cornerstone fine art, fine craft event in the Permian Basin, and is the longest running downtown event in Midland, Texas. COA has a strong reputation locally, with community support year after year, and draws out of town visitors. The festival hosts local entertainers and performers, non-profit organizations, family-friendly activities, and special events throughout the weekend. On Friday evening, we hold a ticketed Premier Party showcasing our juried visual artists to sponsors and ticketed guests. On the following Saturday & Sunday, the festival opens to the general public. Beat the heat inside the air conditioned Bush Convention Center and enjoy a great time with the family!   Premiere Party:  Friday, July 21, 2023  |  7 - 10PM  |  Ticketed EventFestival Day: Saturday, July 22, 2023  |  10AM - 5PM  |  Free AdmissionFestival Day: Sunday, July 23, 2023  |  Noon - 5PM  |  Free Admission Come one, Come all! Get your tickets and join us on the evening of July 21 for a three-ring good time of pure entertainment at our Premier Party! Enjoy a wide assortment of heavy hors d’ oeuvres […]

  • ABBAFAB

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

    Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring the sensational talents of some of TAD’s most talented and loved artists and musicians! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others. From ABBA’s earliest hits to Mamma Mia, ABBAFAB will take you on a technicolor journey that is unmatched. Our vocalists and musicians have toured the world as solo artists and band members and have come together to create the most entertaining ABBA tribute on the market today! ABBA’s record-breaking string of hits has stood the test of time and continues to thrill audiences of all ages. With vocals and musicianship the are second to none, the ABBAFAB vibe is infectious! ABBA fans love it and new ABBA fans are created at every show. There’s no generation gap here, so let’s ALL party like it’s 1979!

  • The Cali Classic Tour 2023

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

    MACK 10, WARREN G, DJ QUIK, AMANDA PEREZ For additional information please contact The Ector Theatre at 432-653-1246.

  • Kenny Wayne Shepherd

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

    Twenty-five years into his recording career Kenny Wayne Shepherd continues to create genre-defining blues-infused rock n' roll. Shepherd has built an enviable resume as an accomplished recording artist, a riveting live performer, and one of the most talented and distinctive guitarists of his generation. Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide, received five GRAMMY® nominations, two Billboard Music Awards, as well as a pair of Orville H. Gibson awards, the Blues Foundation's Keeping The Blues Alive award, and two Blues Music awards. He's had seven #1 blues albums and a string of #1 mainstream rock singles.

  • America’s Band The Beach Boys

    Ector County Coliseum 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, United States
    Music

    A Beach Party in West Texas! As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world -- will bring their “America’s Band” tour to the Ector County Coliseum on Thursday, July 27, 2023 to benefit the Education Foundation of Odessa. Table Sponsorships still available by calling Celeste at 432.456.7059!

  • Funding and Marketing 101 for Arts Non-Profits

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

    Join Odessa Arts as we walk you through funding and marketing opportunities for arts non-profits. Attendees will learn how to apply for cultural tourism grants as well as learn about other funding opportunities to take advantage of. You’ll also hear from area hotels, & Discover Odessa on how best to partner for maximum hotel impact. New this year! Backstage Event Marketing and Armic Systems will show you tips, tricks and best practices for getting your message out. Registration is required.