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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Basin Theatre Works presents: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play  Joe Landry adapted the classic 1946 film starring Jimmy Stewart for the stage in a whole new light by setting it in a radio station as a live broadcast on Christmas Eve in 1946 in front of a studio audience.  Five actors, scripts in hand, become dozens of characters while a foley artist adds sound effects to help bring the story to life. Purchase tickets: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=9195

ZZ Top

The ZZ Top performance originally re-scheduled for October 28, 2020, at The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center has been rescheduled to Friday, June 25, 2021. Tickets for the originally scheduled performance will automatically be transferred to the 2021 performance. If you are unable to attend you can request a refund below. The deadline to request a refund is Friday, December 18, 2020. June 25, 2021 Event Starts8:00PM Doors Open7:00 PM Ticket Prices$71.75 - $171.75 *VIP Packages Available Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2860253/zz-top-midland-wagner-noel-performing-arts-center_CFC_WNweb ZZ TOP aka “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” lay undisputed claim to being the longest-running major rock band with original personnel intact and, in 2004, the Texas trio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of course, there are only three of them – Billy F Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard -- but it’s still a remarkable achievement that they’re still very much together after almost 50 years of rock, blues, and boogie on the road and in the studio.  “Yeah,” says Billy, guitarist extraordinaire, “we’re the same three guys, bashing out the same three chords.”  With the release of each of their albums, the band has explored new ground in terms of both their sonic approach and […]

STOMP – Broadway in the Basin

STOMP Broadway In The Basin Dec 13 / Monday7:30 PMBUY TICKETS From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.   Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues its phenomenal run with four global productions: the ongoing sell-out production at New York's Orpheum Theatre, a permanent London company, and North American and European tours. Throughout its life, the show has continued to change by creating new material, it will incorporate two new pieces.  It is safe to say you will never again look at supermarket carts or plumbing fixtures the same way… or paint cans, or kitchen sinks or…

Downtown Odessa Winterfest Market

CALLING ALL VENDORS Downtown Odessa will be hosting two holiday markets this year! In addition to the market, there will be additional events occurring to draw a crowd to your booth. The market will be held on December 18th from 11am-4pm and will coincide with our Teddy Bear Tea event. We would love for you to join us. To sign up or for additional information please visit: www.downtownodessatx.com/Winterfest or Contact Audrie Lujan at alujan@odessa-tx.gov (432)335-4682

Midland Festival Ballet presents: The Return of the Nutcracker

THE NUTCRACKER Get ready for the triumphant return to the stage of Midland Festival Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker December 18 & 19! While the ballet is full of epic battles, lands made of sweets, living toys and even fairies, the real magic happens when the dancers, musicians, volunteers, crew and audience come together to share the experience. So we hope you will join us at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center and make this year's homecoming production extra special. Accompanied by the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale. Saturday | Dec 18 | 7:30pm | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Sunday | Dec 19 | 2:30pm | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center  

Lightwire Theater Presents A Very Electric Christmas

Lightwire Theater Presents A Very Electric Christmas Dec 20 / Monday7:30 PMBUY TICKETS Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship, and hope set to timeless holiday hits including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky. In this wonderful story, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents as a young bird named Max and his family head south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course during a snowstorm, he ends up alone and lost at the North Pole. As he tries to make his way home, his adventure begins when he encounters friendly caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, Nutcracker soldiers, mischievous mice, and an evil Rat King. This delightful holiday production will make children wide-eyed with delight and warm even the smallest of hearts. Since bursting to national acclaim after appearing as semi-finalists on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and winning the top honors on TRU TV’s ‘Fake Off’, Lightwire Theater has gone on to enthrall audiences worldwide with their unique combination of skill and grace as told through the technological innovations of moving light characters. People of all ages will be captivated by […]

Toys & Tracks – Toy Drive & Concert

Toys & Tracks | December 22 | 6-11PM | Cactus House Toy Drive & Concert because giving back never felt so good! Bring a toy and share the joy December 22nd at Cactus House featuring music by 432 Crew. Free admission with new, unopened toy or $10 donation.

New Years Eve Downtown

Downtown Odessa presents: New Years Eve Downtown Comedian Marc Price with opening acts Mikey Mike on the Mic and Sara Garza 9PM-1AM | Odessa Marriott Tickets: www.downtownodessatx.com/newyears

Art Tales – We Are Water Protectors

Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us the first Wednesday of the month, for a reading of a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. Check back closer to the dates to see if this program will be virtual or in person in the ArtHaus. Free!

Rodney Carrington: Let Me In!

Jan 6 | 7:00 PM | Wagner Noel PAC BUY TICKETS Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. A platinum-recording artist, Rodney's recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter's Good Records. His last album "Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special.

Jo Koy Funny Is Funny World Tour

Jan 8 | 8:00 PM | Wagner Noel PAC BUY TICKETS Due to overwhelming demand, Comedian Jo Koy will bring his Funny Is Funny World Tour to Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 8, 2022. As one of today’s premiere stand-up comics Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house to now selling out the world’s most prestigious venues including Radio City Music Hall (New York), Chase Center (San Francisco), The Forum (Los Angeles), Mall of Asia Arena (Manila, PH), Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai) and ICC Theatre (Sydney, AU). The hugely relatable comic pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son.

Vinyl Brunch – Music Friendly Edition

Join us for January’s Vinyl Brunch – Music Friendly Edition! Brunch will be served by Barrel & Derrick while the DJ spins in the Odessa Marriott lobby. Enjoy shopping at the Endless Horizons Pop-Up shop! If you are a local musician, join as an Odessa Arts member to have your name listed in the local artist registry, #MusicFriendlyOdessa swag and more! January 9th | 10:30 – 1:30 | Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center