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Breaking Benjamin: Unplugged – A solo set by Keith Wallen

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

Breaking Benjamin are no strangers to the upper echelons of the rock charts. Since bursting onto the scene with 2002’s Saturate, the band has amassed an impressive string of mainstream rock radio hits, with ten songs hitting #1, numerous platinum and multi-platinum songs and albums, 8.5 billion combined streams worldwide and a social imprint of over 6.5 million -- a testament to the band’s global influence and loyal fan base. Their most recent release, AURORA, gave Breaking Benjamin their 10th #1 song at rock radio with “Far Away ft. Scooter Ward.” Breaking Benjamin’s last studio album, EMBER debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and marked the multiplatinum band’s fourth Top 5 debut on the Billboard Top 200, following 2015’s #1 debut for DARK BEFORE DAWN (Gold), 2009’s DEAR AGONY (Platinum) at #4 and 2006’s PHOBIA (Platinum) at #2. EMBER spun off two #1 hits at Active Rock Radio with “Red Cold River” and “Torn in Two.” AURORA and EMBER charted Top 10 across numerous countries worldwide and topping #1 charts across multiple genres, including Top Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums and Top Digital Albums.

Storytime + Pizza Craft

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

Storytime + Pizza Craft January 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the basement Activity Room to make a pizza craft! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room

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Art Tales

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

Ages 3 - 5 Art Tales is a free program that includes a live reading of a beautifully illustrated children’s book and followed by a hands-on art activity that is age appropriate. This 30 minute program is geared towards children age 3 - 5 and held twice a month October - May. Upcoming Dates for 2023/ 2024: December 6: What Pete Ate from A-Z January 10: A Child of Books January 24: Dragon Loves Tacos February 7: Tiny, Perfect Things February 21: The Day the Crayons Quit

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Books and Babies

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

Babies need books and songs to enjoy, too! Join us in the auditorium for the show and then take the babies to play in the baby room.  *3rd Floor Auditorium

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Read to Felix

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

Read To Felix Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book and read to our special friend of the library Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! ***Event Subject to Change***

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Art Talk – Free Event

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

Spend the evening enjoying a discussion of selected work from the Ellen Noël Art Museum’s collection. Get the chance to view, analyze, and discuss artwork using visual thinking strategies. Small groups can be accommodated. · Free

Brian Regan

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

Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year. On February 23, 2021, Brian premiered his second Netflix stand-up special, Brian Regan: On The Rocks , which was shot at Tuachan Center for the Arts, an outdoor amphitheater in Utah. Brian’s first Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks And Flamethrowers, premiered to rave reviews on November 21, 2017, and is also available as a vinyl album. Brian returned for his third season in Peter Farrelly’s TV series, Loudermilk , which premiered on April 27, 2021, streaming on Amazon Prime. Farrelly personally cast Brian in the series alongside Ron Livingston, Anja Savcic, Will Sasso and Mat Fraser. Brian received praise for his portrayal of “Mugsy,” a recovering addict who is estranged from his family. The first two seasons of Loudermilk originally aired on AT&T’s Audience Network and moved to Amazon Prime […]

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Live Music with Monica Garcia

Mojitos Mexican Bar and Grill 4101 E. 42nds Street, Suite 105, Odessa, TX, United States

Monica Garcia, live presentation at Mojitos Mexican Bar and Grill every Friday and Saturday from 8 to close.

One Book One Basin – Create a Comic Book Class with Artist Caleb Mendes – Session Two

Midland County Library - Centennial Branch 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, United States

One Book, One Basin - Create A Comic Course Join us for an exciting event, "One Book, One Basin - Create A Comic Course," happening on Saturday, January 20, 2024 through February 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM. This in-person gathering will take place at the Ector County Library and Midland County Library, where instructor Caleb Mendes and aspiring artists will come together to explore the wonderful world of comic creation. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we dive into the art of crafting captivating comics. This course aims to inspire and guide participants through the process of developing their own unique comic strips. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event offers something for everyone. During this interactive course, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced comic creators, exchange ideas with fellow participants, and gain valuable insights into the comic industry. We'll cover various aspects of comic creation, including character development, storytelling techniques, panel layouts, and more. January 20 (Ector County Library): Simple figure drawing. Loose shapes to help get a feel for how the body works, but not get too deep into anatomy. Crash course. January 27 (Midland County Library): Narrative and Character. We’ll […]