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Nurse Blake

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

Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, advocate, touring comedian, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected! From an early age, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando, Florida. As an advocate from the beginning, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association. In 2013, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. Driven by an intense desire to effect meaningful change in healthcare, Nurse Blake’s commitment extends beyond policy work. He shares his personal narrative with remarkable candor, embodying transparency and courage. Immediately after graduating, Blake jumped right into what he thought would be his forever career, working in level 1 trauma centers around the country in a variety of nursing roles. Unbeknownst to him, his interest in social media that […]

Art Tales Extra Yarn

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

  Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event designed for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to enjoy a beautifully illustrated story and an engaging art activity. This free event offers an entertaining children's story followed by a hands-on art project that relates to the tale. Our featured book for this session is Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett. Children will be enchanted by the heartwarming story of Annabelle and her magical box of yarn, and afterward, they will get to create their own colorful art inspired by the book. It’s a wonderful opportunity to nurture a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!

Art Tales: Extra Yarn

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

Join us at the Ellen Noël Art Museum for a delightful event designed for art-loving preschoolers aged 3-5 and their grown-ups. At 1:00 PM, we invite you to enjoy a beautifully illustrated story and an engaging art activity. This free event offers an entertaining children's story followed by a hands-on art project that relates to the tale. Our featured book for this session is Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett. Children will be enchanted by the heartwarming story of Annabelle and her magical box of yarn, and afterward, they will get to create their own colorful art inspired by the book. It’s a wonderful opportunity to nurture a love of reading and creativity in young children while spending quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you and your little artists to the museum for this fun and inspiring event!

Soul Asylum: Slowly but Shirley Tour

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

Join us for a night you won’t forget with Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum with support from The Juliana Hatfield Three performing “Become What You Are” at The Ector Theatre on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 7 PM! Read More About the Band… Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum started as Minneapolis’ punk younger brothers to the Replacements and Husker Dü. Their 1992 breakthrough album, Grave Dancers Union, featured the international hits “Runaway Train,” “Black Gold” and “Somebody to Shove.” “Runaway Train” won a Grammy, and its music video brought nearly two dozen missing and exploited children and teens around the world home to their families. Soul Asylum has released 12 original albums, in addition to multiple live albums and greatest hits collections. Hurry Up and Wait was released in 2020 to much fan and critical acclaim worldwide, landing the band their highest Billboard chart position since 1995’s platinum-selling Let Your Dim Light Shine. The current Soul Asylum line-up features Dave Pirner (lead vocals/guitar), Michael Bland (drums), Ryan Smith (lead guitar) and Jeremy Tappero (bass). Pirner, generally considered to be one of the great American songwriters, released a best-selling annotated collection of lyrics, Loud, Fast, Words, in 2020. Soul […]

UTPB Choir Concert

Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midlan, TX, United States

98 Degrees

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

98 Degrees is an internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum, multi-award winning and nominated vocal group, comprised of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre. The group has sold over 15 million albums worldwide with (4) Top 5 Billboard charting radio singles including mega-hits such as “The Hardest Thing”, “I Do, Cherish You”, “Because of You”, and the number one hit single featuring Mariah Carey called, “Thank God I Found You.” 98 Degrees’ albums have reached gold or platinum status in more than 60 countries around the world and their first Christmas album entitled “98 Degrees This Christmas,” has sold over two million copies, which is widely recognized as one of the most successful holiday albums of all time. Their latest holiday single, The First Noel was released in 2023 and charted within the Top 10. With countless concert performances, singing in front of millions of fans, the group has also performed at the White House (twice) and made appearances on The Grammys, Soul Train, Motown Live, The Tonight Show, The American Music Awards, The Teen Choice Awards, MTV’s TRL and Dick Clark’s “Rockin New Year’s Eve, to name a few highlights. Most recently, the band released their latest holiday […]

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Read to Felix

Ector County Library 321 W. 5th St., Odessa, TX, United States

Every Thursday in the Children’s Department at 4:00 p.m.

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Art Talk

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

Join us for an engaging evening at the Ellen Noël Art Museum's Art Talk! This event is a wonderful opportunity for art enthusiasts to come together and delve into the mysteries of a particular painting as they enhance their visual literacy skills. Gather with friends and fellow art lovers as we interpret, comprehend, and appreciate the art in ways that advance thinking, decision-making, communication and learning. Art Talk is all about exploring different perspectives and sparking lively conversation. Whether you’re an art aficionado or just curious, share your thoughts and insights in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We go through a three question process that allows visitors to share their perceptions while viewing a piece of art from our Permanent Collection. Come be a part of Art Talk at the Ellen Noël Art Museum and experience art in a whole new way. We can't wait to see you there!

Black Tulip’s Full Moon

Black Tulip 4651 N. Grandview Ave, Odessa, TX, United States

Our last Full Moon Party of the year is coming up and you won’t want to miss it!! Mark your calendars folks. Thursday October 17th from 6-10pm! #blacktulipfullmoon #blacktulipdesign #rootsbyblacktulip #odessatexas #fullmoonparty #diadelosmuertos #huntersmoon

Literary Death Match

Copper Rose Building 415 N. Grant, Odessa, TX, United States

Literary Death Match is ready to bring its unique blend of literature, humor, and competition to the stage: 4 authors, 3 judges, and 1 champ

Josh Abbott Band

The Tailgate Midland 4401 N Big Spring, Midland, TX, United States

The Field’s Edge presents: Josh Abbott Band on October 18! This concert is 18 and up. The is a $10 minor upcharge at the door. Ticket Prices: • General Admission – $13.00 / Day of Show $20.00 • Round Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $800.00 • Rectangle Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $850.00 Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. This is a rain or shine event. Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance.