Odessa Arts

Laundry and Bourbon
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Nelson Street Theatre
Fort Stockton Community Theatre is currently in production of Laundry and Bourbon, a play by James McLure, to be performed for competition in Theatre Network of Texas’ (TNT) TEXFest. Following competition, Laundry and Bourbon will be staged for local audiences at the Nelson Street Theatre March 20-22, 2026.
Friday, March 20th – 7:00 p.m. – Opening Performance
Saturday, March 21st – 7:00 p.m. – Performance, followed with a light snack reception hosted by FSCT’s Board of Directors
Sunday, March 22nd – 2:00 p.m. – Matinee
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
ABOUT THE SHOW: On a hot summer afternoon in Maynard, Texas, Elizabeth and her friend Hattie sit out on the front porch folding laundry, watching TV, sipping bourbon and Coke, and gossiping about small-town secrets. They are joined by the self-righteous Amy Lee who can’t resist blurting out that Elizabeth’s husband Roy has been seen around town with another woman. While the ensuing conversation is increasingly edged with bitter humor, from it emerges a sense of Elizabeth’s inner strength and her quiet understanding of the turmoil which has beset her husband since his return from Vietnam.
Laundry and Bourbon stars Kendra Gray-Reed as Elizabeth Caulder, Staci Schoenfeldt as Hattie Dealing, and Penny Smith as Amy Lee Fullernoy.
Tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Seniors (65+} and Students
Advanced tickets may be purchased online.

Fast and Easy Mini Pastels with artist Nancy Kirk
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | The Midland Palette Club Art Center, 907 W. Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Artist Nancy Kirk will lead you through creating two 4 x 6 mini pastel paintings with a watercolor underpainting. All supplies will be provided in a kit you take home. Kit includes, watercolors, pastels, blending tool, etc. Workshop will be at Midland Palette Club, 907 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 6 -8 pm

Night at the Museum: Blooms and Brushes
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Introducing Night at the Museum, an exclusive Members-Only evening every third Thursday of the month! Each event has something different to offer for Museum Members, including art activities, lessons, exclusive tours, programs, family and friends nights, and more!
In March, celebrate the season by painting and embellishing a vase while crafting your own paper flowers to welcome spring!
To become a Member, click here.

Read to Felix
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Ector County Library
March 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Felix will be in the Children’s Department from 4-5 today, waiting to hear stories and get ear scritches.
Felix estará en la sección infantil de 4 a 5 de la tarde de hoy, esperando que le cuenten cuentos y le acaricien las orejas.

Small Business Banking Service - UT Permian Basin
2026-03-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Date: 3/19/2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (CDT)
Status: Open – 14 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 3/19/2026 5:00 PM (CDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Kathleen McNeil (432) 552-2455
Location: 1310 N Fm 1788, Midland TX 79707-1499
Training Topics: Business Financing
Description:

You will learn the services that are available for small businesses from Frost Bank and network with other entrepreneuers. The speakers from Frost Bank are:

Cristal Villegas Levario
Scott Smiley

Books and Babies
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Ector County Library
March 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Bundle up your little tikes amd bring them to Books and Babies where we read a couple of books, sing songs, and get to play in the baby play room.

Abriga bien a tus pequeños y tráelos a Books and Babies, donde leeremos un par de libros, cantaremos canciones y podrán jugar en la sala de juegos para bebés.

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Toddler Tales Storytime - DOWNTOWN
2026-03-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States
Fun ways to help support toddlers’ developing literacy and cognitive growth by incorporating action rhymes, songs, and movement. Child must have an accompanying adult. Ages 3-5.

Toddler Tales Storytime - CENTENNIAL
2026-03-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Storytime and Crafts: Spring
2026-03-18 10:00 - 23:30 | Ector County Library
March 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Spring is coming so let’s celebrate the birth of new flowers and animals coming out of hibernation in storytime today.
Se acerca la primavera, así que hoy, durante la hora del cuento, celebraremos el nacimiento de nuevas flores y la salida de los animales de su hibernación.

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. Free!
On March 18, join us for a special edition of Art Tales featuring the story Aladdin & the Magic Lamp, followed by a special dance performance by Midland Festival Ballet. All ages welcome!

Yoga at the Museum
2026-03-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.

2026-03-17 19:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
Event by West Texas Symphony and West Texas Winds

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

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West Texas Symphony Presents…
WEST TEXAS WINDSSpring RecitalTuesday, March 17, 2026 | 7:30 pmRea-Greathouse Recital Hall at WNPAC
* Serenade – Karl Pilss* Wind Quintet in F Major, Op.81 – George Onslow* Quintet No. 1 for Winds – Endre Szervánszky
$25 General Admission, Students $12https://www.wtxs.org/concerts/wtw-spring.html800-514-3849 or at the door
Proudly Sponsored By Shari Santorelli

West Texas Winds
2026-03-17 19:30 | Rea-Greathouse Recital Hall, 1310 Farm to Market 1788, Midlan, TX, 79707, United States

A Night In Old Ireland Presented by White-Pool House
2026-03-17 18:30 - 22:00 | Historic White-Pool House Barn & Event Center, 112 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. St., Odessa, TX, 79761, United States

Violin Recital - Odessa College Visual & Performing Arts
2026-03-17 18:00 | Jack Rodgers Fine Arts Center, 201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX, 79761, United States
Lowell Hohstadt received his Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School in 1986 and his Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music in 1989. He studied composition with Samuel Adler and violin with Dorothy Croft, Margaret Pardee, and Dorothy DeLay. While at Juilliard, he premiered his first original violin concerto, winning the school’s Composition Competition. He has appeared as a soloist with orchestras in Romania and Spain, at Prague’s House of Culture, and with the Vienna State Opera Orchestra in the Musikverein Hall in Vienna, Austria.
He has also performed as soloist with the Midland–Odessa Symphony, toured Mexico, premiered a second original violin concerto, and been featured on New York City’s WQXR classical music station. His recent activities include participation in the Seal Bay Festival and premieres of his compositions by the Cassatt Quartet, the Allegro Chorale, faculty from Texas Tech University, West Texas A&M University, The University of Texas Permian Basin, the Lone Star Brass Quintet, and the Permian Basin String Quartet.
He served as Music Director at Odessa Christian Faith Center from 1987 to 2025, and he and his wife Kathy are the founders of the Dulce School of Music.

Spring Artist Meet & Greet Reception
2026-03-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Midland Shared Spaces, 3500 North A Street #1100, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
The Artist Meet & Greet is a unique opportunity for the Midland community to connect with talented local artists. Hosted at Midland Shared Spaces, this event showcases the diverse talents of artists affiliated with the Midland Arts Association, Palette Club of Midland, and Sibley Camera Club. Attendees will have the chance to engage with artists, view their work, and learn about the creative processes behind their art.

Family Craft Night: Suncatchers
2026-03-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Ector County Library
March 17 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Bring the family to make your very own suncatcher to hang where the light can strike the pretty colors and add a rainbow of light to the room.
Traigan a toda la familia para crear su propio atrapasoles y colgarlo donde la luz pueda incidir sobre sus bonitos colores, añadiendo así un arcoíris de luz a la habitación.

Open Mic Night!
2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | TX

Opening of ECISD High Schools Exhibition 2026
2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Phillips Goff Gallery at Odessa College, 201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX, 79764, United States
Support our high school students across Odessa for this Art Exhibition!

District Wide Student Art Show Closing Reception
2026-03-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Phillips Goff Gallery at Odessa College, 201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX, 79764, United States
District Wide Student Art Show Closing Reception and Awards on March 16th at 5:30 PM at Sedate Hall at Odessa College.
Our students have worked incredibly hard on their artwork, and this show is such a proud moment for them. Please go support them and all the young artists in our community!

Adult Coloring Group - CENTENNIAL
2026-03-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults.

Music at the Marriott by the West Texas Jazz Society
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 305 E. 5th Street, Odessa, Texas, 79761
7:30-10:30 pm
Every Saturday
In The Odessa Marriott Lobby
co-sponsored by the Jazz Society and Odessa Arts

Rene Vaca: 2026 Tour
2026-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
René Vaca is a 29-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After dropping out of college to pursue his passion for comedy, Vaca has made significant strides in the industry. His comedic talent and hard work earned him a spot as one of Netflix’s Introducing Comedians for the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EngpMt3ZPDQ.
With a substantial social media following of over 2,600,000 and millions of views across platforms, Vaca continues to expand his influence and reach. He is currently on tour, performing to sold-out audiences in clubs and theatres across North America and hosts his own monthly show LEG DAY at The Hollywood Laugh Factory. Additionally, he won the 16th annual Stand Up NBC competition!

Dog Man: Party
2026-03-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Ector County Library
March 13 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Get a goody bag, some snacks, make crafts you might have missed throughout the week, and talk to the other party goers about Dog Man.
Recoge una bolsa de regalos, algunos aperitivos, haz manualidades que quizás te hayas perdido durante la semana y habla con los demás asistentes a la fiesta sobre Dog Man.

Art Talk
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Spend some time enjoying a discussion of selected works from the Ellen Noël Art Museum. Learn visual thinking strategies to discuss artwork. Free!

Disney on Ice: Let's Dance!
2026-03-12 18:00 - 2026-03-15 21:00 | Ector County Coliseum, 4201 Andrews Highway, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
Mickey and pals are rocking the DJ table at Disney On Ice and you’re on the guest list!
Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas from King Magnifico. Roar with delight as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa step into the spotlight. Groove to ocean beats with Ariel and friends, harmonize with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and sway to the rhythm of the waves with Moana and Maui. And the party really goes off the charts when guest DJ Stitch takes control.
Get ready to turn up the fun at Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance!
*Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older.
Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
All guests age 2 & older are required to have a ticket.
No costumes for guests 14 & older.
Character Experiences Available. Access to a private event with interactive time and photo opportunities. Adults & children, ages 2 and up, must have both a Character Experience ticket and a Disney On Ice show ticket to attend the Character Experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please monitor the venue website for venue policies, including health and safety protocols, which are subject to change.
All tickets are subject to availability.
Prices are subject to change.
Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more event info and Ticket Terms and Conditions.

Dog Man: Flip-O-Rama Book
2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Ector County Library
March 12 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Make your own scenes for Dog Man in the flip-o-rama book.
Crea tus propias escenas de Dog Man en el libro interactivo con páginas desplegables.

Read to Felix
2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Ector County Library
March 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Felix will be in the Children’s Department from 4-5 today, waiting to hear stories and get ear scritches.
Felix estará en la sección infantil de 4 a 5 de la tarde de hoy, esperando que le cuenten cuentos y le acaricien las orejas.

Bilingual Storytime
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Ector County Library
March 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for Bilingual Storytime where we read a book in Spanish and English and sing silly songs in English
Únete a nosotros en la hora del cuento bilingüe, donde leeremos un libro en español e inglés y cantaremos canciones divertidas en inglés.

TEXFEST 2026
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-14 | The Globe of the Great Southwest, 2308 Shakespeare Road, Odessa, TX, 79761, United States
Registration for TEXFest 2026 is open! Lock in on our price of $200 for TNT Members or $240 for Non Members by registering now!

Registration for TEXFest 2026 includes –

PERFORMANCES – Theatres across the state bring one acts to be adjudicated by theatre professionals.
WORKSHOPS – Workshops to help you run your theatre from theatre folk across the state. Submit your request to present a workshop to our Programs Manager – Preston Isham – preston@texastheatres.org
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS – Discussing issues relevant to the current climate.
NETWORKING – Theatrical vendors available to help you navigate the many options in running your business.
STATE AWARDS – Nominate someone from your theatre who you think deserves state wide recognition
COMPETITIONS – Submit your set/prop/promotional designs from shows within the last 18 months
LUNCH MEETINGS – Quad and Annual Membership meeting to discuss issues involving your area.
LIVE AUCTIONS – Help the TNT Endowment, Operating costs and Internship by participating in the ongoing auctions throughout the festival
And so much more!

Learn more about TEXFest 2026 at www.texastheatres.org/texfest-2026

SEE YOU IN ODESSA!
