Odessa Arts

Yoga at the Museum
2021-05-05 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Members! Enjoy Yoga at the Museum on Wednesday mornings at 8am for yoga classes taught by rOming Yoga. Bring your own mat and get ready to bliss your way through the rest of the week with a Yin style class. Face masks are required upon entering and exiting and social distancing mats from each other. If weather allows, our yoga class will be held in our Sensory Garden. Not a member, but liked to sign up? Email marketing@noelartmuseum.org for more information

Knit & Stitch
2021-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
May 6 • 6pm • Free • Planning a Summer Quilt Class
Come and join us for Knit & Stitch! In this program, you are invited to bring your current projects or create a new one with us, while we share techniques and ideas. Whether you want to learn embroidery, knitting, or stitching, come learn and discuss for an evening of fun while being safe.
Face masks are required. We ask if you are feeling sick please stay home for everyone’s safety.
*This quarters knit & stitch program has been moved to the 2nd Thursday of each month
Have any questions? Email cec@noelartmusuem.org

Movies in the Park - Toy Story 4
2021-05-07 19:00 | TX
Movies in the Park is one of the main annual attractions that has become a tradition with most families in Odessa. The movies are hosted throughout the summer months and attract hundreds of families to the parks each year to watch some of the best movies available. Skip the lines at the theaters and enjoy free movies. Don’t forget about something to snack on, as we have concessions available at each movie. You and your family will NOT want to miss out on this year’s season!!
There will be 7 movies over the course of 7 nights: all for free! Cannot beat that anywhere! So pack up the kids, lawn chairs and blankets and head to your neighborhood Park.
2021 Films

Toy Story 4 – May 7 – Sherwood Park
Aladdin – May 21 – San Jacinto Park
Frozen II – June 4 – UTPB Park
The Croods – June 18 – Woodson Park
Sonic – July 16 – Lawndale Park
Tom & Jerry- July 30 – McKinney Park
Trolls World Tour – August 6 – Sherwood Park

Start Time
The movies are scheduled to begin at dark.

Reimagined - Permian Basin String Quartet
2021-05-07 19:30 | TX
REIMAGINED
By Permian Basin String Quartet
Friday, May 7, 2021 | 7:30PM
First United Methodist Church of Midland
Tickets & Info: https://www.mosc.org/

Charley Crockett with special guest Jesse Daniels
2021-05-07 20:00 - 22:00 | TX
Charley Crockett
with special guest Jesse Daniels
Friday, 7 May 2021, 8:00pm. The Ector Theatre , Odessa [All ages]
https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/charley-crockett-7may2021/?pk=ab2a0ebadbc85e94fac27673616cc6360f767c70ea8cfdb056a814c2f715f8e7

Henry Cho & Rahn Hortman
2021-05-08 20:00 | TX
Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Henry was co-creator, co-producer and co-writer of “The Henry Cho Show” on GAC.
Henry’s one-hour Comedy Central Special, “What’s That Clickin Noise?” is currently running and on Netflix. Henry can also be heard daily on Sirrus, XM, Blue Collar Radio, and Pandora. He’s also a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry.
Some of Henry’s film credits include Universal’s McHale’s Navy with Tom Arnold and David Allen Greer; Say It Isn’t So with Heather Graham and Sally Field, and Material Girls with Hilary Duff and Angelica Houston produced by Madonna.
Henry was the keynote entertainer for The 59th Annual Radio & Television Correspondents’ Dinner and has worked extensively with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Reba, and many, others. Henry’s clean comedy is so versatile that he can headline Vegas and then tour with Michael W. Smith.
Henry filmed the Faith-based Indy film “Saving Faith” in which he co-starred and also co-producer was released by Lions Gate. Henry has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film by the International Christian Film Festival. Henry recently completed filming a Hallmark movie “The Farmer and the Belle- Saving Santaland”. He’ll start shooting a TV pilot, “Double Occupancy” in early July, and also the film, “Cheyenne”. He’s working on his own project with Triple Horse Studios the guys behind “Case for Christ”.

May 8, 2021
Event Starts8:00PM
Doors Open7:00 PM
Ticket Prices$54 – $104
On SaleOn Sale Now

Adventures in Art
2021-05-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
May 9 • Painting • 2:30 – 4:30pm • $20
This Adventures in Art class will be focused on Painting. Students will get to visit the Women’s Artists: Four Centuries of Creativity exhibition and learn fun techniques for painting with acrylics.
Adventures in Art in a fun monthly, exhibit-driven class for students ages 6-12. Advanced Registration only, by phone. Contact Annie Stanley, Educator, at 432-550-9696 x 213. Face masks will be required for both students and any adults entering the building. Scholarships are available through the Neely Hunter Palmer fund. Register today – 432-550-9696 x 213 or education@noelartmuseum.org

Film Screening
2021-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
May 13 • 6pm • Free
Join us for the free screening of Finding Vivian Maier. This critically acclaimed documentary is about a women who secretly took over 100,000 photos and negatives. Decades later she was considered by some to be one of the 20th century’s greatest street photographers.

Paranormal Cirque
2021-05-13 19:30 - 2021-05-23 23:00 | TX
4201 Andrews Hwy.
Odessa, TX 79762
At: Ector County Coliseum – Southside Parking lot
www.paranormalcirque.com

Good Vibrations - OHS Broncho Legacy
2021-05-14 19:30 | TX
OHS Broncho Legacy presents : Good Vibrations
May 14-15, 2021 at 7:30pm
OHS Performing Arts Center
Tickets: https://ohschoir.ludus.com/index.php

Permian Basin Gives
2021-05-18 00:00 - 23:30 | TX
MAY 18TH IS THE DAY THAT YOU CAN HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY! YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US & PERMIAN BASIN GIVES TUESDAY, MAY 18TH ALL DAY TO SUPPORT ODESSA ARTS AND CULTURAL ARTS IN ODESSA GO TO – permianbasingives.org or odessaarts.org P.S. Please share this post with Friends!!

Art Tales - Franklin’s Flying Bookshop by Jen Campbell
2021-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
10am • Online
Art Tales is geared for all the art-loving preschoolers, ages 3-5. Your littles can enjoy a beautifully illustrated book accompanied by a related art activity. If we are unable to meet in person, Art Tales will be posted online on our website, Facebook Page and IGTV.
Ellen Noel Art Museum

UTPB Musical Production: Into the Woods
2021-05-20 20:00 | TX
“INTO THE WOODS”
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JAMES LAPINE
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
INTO THE WOODS
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Thursday, May 20 – 8PM | Friday, May 21 – 8PM | Saturday, May 22 – 8PM | Sunday, May 23 – 8PM
Tickets: https://secure.touchnet.net/C22843_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=3&CATID=8

World Cultural Diversity Day
2021-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Crafts to go – make a self portrait plate art
Ector County Library
Line and follow them at Ector County Children’s Library on Facebook

Moonlight Market at MCH
2021-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
Friday May 21 6pm – 8 pm
2md and Golder

Movie in the Park - Aladdin
2021-05-21 19:00 | TX

Mattyjtx, Loke, Kirby & Friends, The Kid Slim
2021-05-21 20:00 | TX
Friday May 21, 2021 $5
Doors open 8pm
Show begins 8:30 pm
Cactus House
114 E. 29th
Odessa, TX

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert
2021-05-22 19:30 | TX
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL IN CONCERT
Saturday, May 22, 2021
7:30 PM | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
Tickets & Info: https://www.mosc.org/concerts/et.html

Diane K. Browne Solo Show
2021-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
May 27
Artist Diane K. Browne shows her particular skills in capturing the human condition. Each drawing tells the story of people that she captures; this can be seen in each wrinkle, each line and shadow.
Diane K. Browne won Best in Show in last years exhibition and as part of her award the Museum is honored in working with her in curating a solo show.

Exhibition Reception
2021-05-27 08:00 - 2021-08-08 17:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, United States
May 27
63rd Annual Permian Juried Art Exhibition in partnership with the Odessa Art Association
The Permian Basin Juried Art Exhibition will be on view from May 27 – Aug 8. The aim of this exhibition is to highlight the talent of artists in and around the West Texas region. This year, artists are encouraged to explore the the theme FOLKLORE & FAIRY TALES

Fairy Tales & Folklores
2021-05-27 18:00 | TX
FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE: 63RD ANNUAL PERMIAN BASIN JURIED ART EXHIBITION
May 27 • 6pm • Free
All are welcome to the award ceremony and opening reception for the 63rd Annual Permian Basin Juried Art Exhibition and Diane K. Browne Solo Show (last year’s show winner) Meet with the artists, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and vote for your favorite artwork. Awards announced at 6:30pm.

Spelling Bee - Cactus House
2021-05-28 20:00 | TX
May 28th, 2021
Competition begins at 8PM
$5 entry
All ages welcome to watch. Must be 21+ to enter.
114 E 29th
Odessa, TX

A Comedy Event - Cactus House
2021-05-29 20:30 | TX
Hosted by Mia | Featuring: Isaac Gutierrez, Austin Nickell, Gus Pando
May 29th, 2021
Doors open 8:30 pm
Show at 9:00 pm
$5 entry

Memorial Day
2021-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Ector County Library – Children’s Department
Crafts To Go – make a paper poppy as a remembrance of the fallen

Lip Sync Battle Applications Open
2021-06-01 | TX
Pick your tune. Style yourself. Upload your video for your chance to win! Upload applications from June 1st – July 9th. No entry fee.
Official rules: www.odessaarts.org/contests
Voting takes place July 1st – 31st
Finals to be held August 7th

Absolute Dance presents Memory Lane
2021-06-01 18:30, 2021-06-05 11:00 | TX
Absolute Dance is proud to be celebrating our 20th Recital with a trip down “Memory Lane”! We will be taking a look back at all of our past Recital Themes and memorable dances over the years!

June 1 – 5, 2021
Doors Open1 Hour Before Show Time
Ticket Prices$12

https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1018898/absolute-dance-2021-midland-wagner-noel-performing-arts-center

55th Annual West Texas Jazz Party
2021-06-03 - 2021-06-05 | TX
Jazz: A West Texas Tradition
Historic Annual Jazz Party
The 55th Historic Annual
June 3-5, 2021
Tickets: https://www.wtjs.org/events/jazz-party/

Movie in the Park - Frozen II
2021-06-04 19:00 | TX

Hot Summer Nights - West Texas Jazz Party
2021-06-04 20:00 - 22:00 | TX
Friday June 4, 2021 8pm – 10pm inside The Ector Theater
FREE admission – ticket required
www.hotsummernightsodessa.com
The Ector Theatre
