Odessa Arts

Once Upon A Time: Family Storytime - CENTENNIAL
2025-04-26 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. Family.

Special Topics in Rural Medicine Series
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Allison Fine Arts Building, 3600 N Garfield St, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Midland College’s Primary Care Pathway Program, in partnership with the University of North Texas Health Science Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, invites you to join us April 26th at the first annual Special Topics in Rural Medicine Series.
Join us for an engaging discussion on the challenges and innovations in rural medicine, focusing on insights into rural healthcare, emphasizing the aging population. This event will feature a keynote address by Dr. Lesca Hadley, Geriatrics Director for the Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program and Project Lead for the UNTHSC Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP).
Event Highlights:

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lesca Hadley
Roundtable Discussion with Clinical Students from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM)
Poster Session Featuring Medical Student Research
Networking Lunch Included

This is a unique opportunity for anyone looking to gain insights into rural healthcare, community resources, connect with experts, and explore pathways into medicine.

Family Studio
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Presented in the classroom located in the admin building.
Limited capacity. Advance registration required.
TICKETS: $20 for Members/$10 for youth Members (ages 8-17) | $40 for the general public/$20 for youth (ages 8-17)
Join designer Leonar Aispuro for a hands-on workshop inspired by the designs of Anna Sui, whose garments are on view in exhibition The World of Anna Sui. Participants will get to explore creativity through custom-printed textiles and create a scarf, bow, or sew a stuffed doll, blending fashion design with playful artistry.
Family Studio is a collaborative workshop designed for children ages eight and up, along with their parents or caregivers, to experience and create art together. You’ll be guided through the art-making activity, gaining insights into its artistic value and unique characteristics. Each session includes a conversation in the galleries about the workshop’s inspired artwork on display, followed by a hands-on studio art activity. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable family experience, this event offers enjoyment for all ages. The workshop includes all art-making materials, instruction, and general admission to the museum. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
About the Teaching Artist
Leonor Aispuro is a Mexico born fashion designer with a focus on sustainable and ethical design. Drawing inspiration from nature, intricate construction of vintage clothing, and traditional sewing techniques, Leonor creates textiles and ready to wear pieces adorned with natural hues and unique motifs.
Family Studio is made possible by Jane A. Lehman and Alan G. Lehman Foundation.

SHARE Walk - BOOKMOBILE
2025-04-26 07:30 - 12:30 | Midland Horseshoe Arena, 2514 Arena Trl, Midland, TX, 79701, United States
The Midland County Library Bookmobile is available to come to any event for book checkouts and library card sign ups. To make a bookmobile stop request, please call Dulciana Olguin at (432)-688-4325 or email at dolguin@mcounty.com.

Friday Night Live: Pump Handle Vandals
2025-04-25 19:00 - 2025-04-26 00:00 | The Destination, 1705 W. Industrial Ave., Midland, TX, 79701
Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands. These events are free to the public.
Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm.
This week’s featured act is:
PUMP HANDLE VANDALS, a country music cover band.
Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site. This week’s food truck will be TBD.

JON KOTT BAND
2025-04-25 19:00 | The Venue at Live Oak, 3201 Elkins Rd, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
The Jon Kott Band, of Katy TX, embodies the essence of Texas Red Dirt music with a refreshing Texas-Rock edge. Founded in early 2023 by Jon Kott. their heartfelt songwriting and rousing performances, quickly earned them impressive following through the south. Named – Texas Country Association “2023 Artist To Watch”, 3 Songs Broke into Texas Radio Top 100. Live With Live Oak and The Venue at Live Oak (3201 Elkins Rd, Midland, TX) Proudly Present and Welcome The Jon Kott Band!

Permian Basin Opera Gala
2025-04-25 18:00 - 22:00 | TBD
The Permian Basin Opera’s Gala is an annual event in Midland, Texas, that celebrates opera and supports the local arts community. The gala offers guests an elegant evening featuring live performances by talented local opera singers.
We will have six performers this year.
Soprano Daniella Rodriguez
Soprano Caroline Booth
Mezzo Soprano Jillian Pena
Tenor Zachery Douglas
Tenor Andrew Ellis
Baritone Dirk Ross.

The Spazmatics
2025-04-25 18:00 | The Tailgate Midland, 4401 N Big Spring, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
**THIS IS AN 18 AND UP EVENT! $10 minor upcharge. 18-20 year olds will have to pay $10 at the door. Anyone below the age of 18 will not be allowed entry.
Ticket Prices:

• General Admission – $20.00 / Day of Show $25.00

• Couch Sectional (Price includes entry for 8 people) $500.00
• Rectangle Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $450.00
• Round Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $400.00

• Table for 4 (Price includes entry for 4 people) $225.00
• Standing VIP ticket $35.00

Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. Clear bag policy. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site.
This is a rain or shine event. No refunds.

Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance.

Pickwick Players Present Saint George and the Dragon Puppet Show - CENTENNIAL
2025-04-25 17:45 - 18:45 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Experience the legend of Saint George and the dragon at The AmazingCastle™ Puppet Theatre. Presented by Midland Community Theatre’s Pickwick Players. Sponsored by HEB. Family.

Storytime
2025-04-25 09:30 - 10:00 | Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
DATE: April 25, 27 | May 2, 4
TIME: 9:30-10 a.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission
Join Desert Botanical Garden for Storytime. Introduce your child five and younger to the beauty and wonder of nature through engaging books, songs, activities and play. Designed for children and caretakers, each session leads children through an immersive experience of nature learning in the Garden.
Storytime attendance is first come, first serve. Space is limited.
Storytime will take place in Weisz Learning Center
April 25 & 27 | Love, The Earth by Frances Stickley
May 2 & 4 | Can You Hear the Plants Speak? by Nicholas Hummingbird with Julia Wasson

Puffs
2025-04-25 - 2025-05-10 | Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley, Midland, 79705, United States
For seven years, a boy went to wizard school and conquered evil–but this is not his story. This is the story of Puffs, who just happened to be there too.
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360 Allstars
2025-04-24 19:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns!
A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a super charged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture.
Add to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award winning musicians, coupled with spectacular video projections, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding.
A magnificent, colourful and astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented the circus, 360ALLSTARS is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement!
Don’t miss this chance to catch 360 ALLSTARS at Wagner Noël PAC as part of their 10 year anniversary World Tour.

Basin PBS Screening: “Free For All: The Public Library” + Panel
2025-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Ector County Library

Beginning Ukulele - DOWNTOWN
2025-04-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States
Join our six-week beginner ukulele program! Learn essential skills with instruments provided. Registration required. Ages 10-13.

Once Upon A Time: Family Storytime - DOWNTOWN
2025-04-24 17:00 - 17:30 | Midland Library at the Plaza (Downtown), 301 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX, 79701, United States

Habia una vez un cuento - CENTENNIAL
2025-04-24 17:00 - 17:30 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. This storytime in both English and Spanish is a great introduction to different languages. Family.

Object of the Month: Ruben Ochoa, Zoned Out In The 90045
2025-04-24 11:30 - 12:00 | Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join Museum Docents for an in-depth exploration of a single work of art. These 30-minute, interactive gallery talks spark connections and conversation about the featured object’s history, meaning, and relationship to other works in the collection.
Featured in the exhibition The Collection: 1960 – Now, Ruben Ochoa’s Zoned Out in the 90045 depicts Ficus trees breaking through Los Angeles sidewalks. Join Docent Michelle Notricia as she examines this suite of six chromogenic prints, drawing parallels between nature’s resilience in overcoming human-made barriers and natural disasters and the perseverance of immigrant communities.

Bilingual Storytime: Farm Animals/Animales de Granja
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Ector County Library
This is our last bilingual storytime until Fall, so please join us to talk about farm animals.
Esta es nuestra última hora de cuentos bilingües hasta el otoño, así que únase a nosotros para hablar sobre los animales de granja.

Toddler Tales Storytime - DOWNTOWN
2025-04-23 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
2025-04-23 11:00 - 11:30 | Midland County Library – Centennial Branch, 2503 Loop 250 Frontage Rd., Midland, TX, 79705, United States

Desert Sol
2025-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
DATE: April 22, May 13
TIME: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission
Experience healing and mindful activities that deepen your connection with nature and rejuvenate your soul. Immerse yourself in music, art and community as you embark on a journey toward balance and fulfillment.
April 22 | Earth Day
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ullman Terrace

Celebrate Earth Day at the Garden and learn about fun ways to make your old clothes feel new again! Bring an old t-shirt or denim jacket for a fun (and complimentary) clothing up-cycle activity.

May 13 | Full Moon Ceremony
Ullman Terrace
6-9 p.m.

Connect your mind and body to the power of the full moon with this traditional ceremony hosted by Karla Vergopia. The ceremony will start promptly at 7 p.m. and late arrivals are discouraged.

The 2025 Sewell Leadership Event (SOLD OUT)
2025-04-22 08:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
We have gathered to grow as leaders within the Permian Basin for nearly two decades. This year we’re bringing you back to the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center for incredible speakers!
Join Team Sewell for an inspiring day of learning and leadership with fantastic speakers. The 2025 speakers are Dr. John C. Maxwell, Ryan Leak, Bailey Pickles, and Chaunté Lowe.
Your SLE event ticket includes much more than just your admission—it covers books written by our incredible speakers, a delicious lunch, and an unforgettable experience. Join us for a day of inspiration, connection, and value-packed learning!
As always, 100% of ticket revenue will be donated back to a local charity.

Here are a few things to help you plan for the show:
Please Note

Arrive On Time: Please arrive early to allow yourself time to park, go through bag check, and find your seat prior to 8:30 AM. Doors open at 7:30 AM.
Clear Bag Policy: We have a clear bag policy. Our clear bag size limit is 12″x12″x6″ and wallet size limit is 8″x5.”
Tell Your Friends and Colleges!: Share this information with everyone in your party, or forward this email to the individual(s) attending the performance if you purchased tickets for someone else.
Food and Beverages: For the Sewell Leadership event only, you can bring in non-alcoholic outside beverages into the theater IF the cup has a lid. Complimentary water, coffee, and light snacks will be available in the lobby.

Important Times – To Be Announced

All other Wagner Noël PAC prohibited items are in effect for this event.

RESERVED TICKETS – $271.00 – $156.00
Your SLE event ticket includes much more than just your admission— it covers
books written by our incredible speakers, a delicious lunch, and an unforgettable experience.
Join us for a day of inspiration, connection, and value-packed learning!

Adult Coloring Group - CENTENNIAL
2025-04-21 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.

The Leaf Connection
2025-04-21 08:00 - 2025-08-24 20:00 | Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
DATES: Now through Aug. 24
TIMES: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission.
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1,000 ceramic pieces, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity.
During the course of the exhibit, local artist Mary Meyer will periodically add new ceramic leaves as more people contribute observations on iNaturalist. The Garden invites guests to engage with this distinctive art installation, offering a captivating opportunity to reconnect with nature.
Exhibition unavailable during private events.
Mary Meyer is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work utilizes systems of carved components that investigate the intimate connections between community and botanicals. Originally trained in stone carving, she is drawn to meditative processes and materials such as clay, wood and metal that foster the intuitive exploration of form. Meyer has lived in Arizona for more than 28 years. She holds a BFA in sculpture from Arizona State University where she studied foundry casting methods and metalworking. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Arizona, where she received the MFA Fellowship for her work with large mixed media installations. The artist has exhibited at the Phoenix Art Museum; Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum; Tucson Museum of Art; and FOMA Gallery Santa Fe, among others. Public collections include Sky Harbor International Airport Museum; Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art; City of Tempe; and Royal Caribbean International. She is an alumni member of Phoenix artist collectives Eye Lounge Contemporary Artspace and MARS Artspace, and has served as an adjunct professor teaching sculpture and 3D Design at Arizona State University, Scottsdale Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. She lives and works in Gold Canyon, AZ, and has a studio at Cattle Track Arts Compound in Scottsdale.

Toward 2025
2025-04-21 08:00 - 2025-06-01 20:00 | Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
DATE: Now – June 1
TIME: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
PRICE: Included in Membership and General Admission

Explore an engaging exhibit led by textile-based artist Ann Morton, centered on community and environment. TOWARD 2050 invites the public to craft handmade artworks that express their views on the environment. These unique creations will come together in a captivating labyrinth installation at the Garden that encourages visitors to take steps towards addressing climate change.

About the Artist
Ann Morton is a textile-based artist, educator and social practitioner ​living in Phoenix, Arizona. Her work utilizes traditional fiber techniques as conceptual tools for aesthetic, social communication to examine a society of which we are all a part — as bystanders, participants, victims and perpetrators. She is driven by a desire to employ her art as a voice for advocacy. The work reflects her own handwork, but also orchestrates the handwork from a variety of community participants through public interventions that seek to harness the power in the act of making for social purpose.
View additional exhibit information here.

May 3, 2025 is World Labyrinth Day

Guided Labyrinth Experience 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Plaza with artist Ann Morton and labyrinth expert Jennifer Waldron.

First 100 visitors will receive a commemorative button.

That Mexican OT
2025-04-19 20:00 | TX

Scones-Tea Poetry
2025-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | One Hope Church of Christ, 2503 W Ohio Ave, Midland, TX, 79701, United States

UTPB Orchestra Concert
2025-04-17 19:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas

Art Talk
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellen Noel Art Museum, 4909 E. University, Odessa, TX, 79762, 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!

Broadway in the Basin Presents Hadestown
2025-04-16 19:30 | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 FM 1788, Midland, Texas
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.
HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
