Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:00 AM- Sunday, November 26, 2023 5:00 PM Sophie Blackall is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator. Blackall’s artistry originated with drawing in the sand on the beaches of her childhood home in Australia. Her skills and passion grew until she earned a Bachelor of Design with honors in Sydney in 1992. In the following years, she drew robotic figures for amusement parks, lent her hands to a DIY television show, and produced a household hints column. She has illustrated over 30 children’s books and created one book for adults. Curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, Hello Sophie!: The Picture Book Art of Sophie Blackall, showcases examples of the 30 illustrated artworks for her children’s books that she created. On display starting September 13 to November 26, 2023. Free and open to the public.
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1 event,About the Event Don't get gelli... oh wait! Please do! Fall in for this un-be-leafable print making session using Gelli plates and leaves. Classes are free with daily admission and limited to the first 12 students Open to students ages 4-12 Time & Location 3 more dates Nov 28, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Durham Children's Museum, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA UPDATE: The Durham Children's Museum is temporarily closed. Works of Art and Works of STEM classes will be held in the Blakemore Planetarium. |
2 events,About the Event Join us for another Works of STEM class! Use your bountiful buoyant knowledge to build a boat and move your cargo. Free with daily admission, open to the first 10 students, ages 7 and older. Time & Location 1 more dates Nov 29, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Blakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USA |
3 events,Opening Reception: November 30, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Juror: Ramon Deanda, (Assistant Professor of Studio Arts at Sul Ross) Exhibition Dates: Nov 30 - Dec 18 Gallery HOURS Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Participating Vendors: Ector County Library - Bad Art by Choice. OC Greenspace - Music, Food, and Fun. Joann's on 5th Flowers - Wreath Workshop. Torchy's - Cartoon Art. Odessa Arts, Downtown Odessa and McJack's - Letters to Santa. Odessa Arts, Abalos Law Firm and Downtown Odessa - Silent Disco. NV Apples - DIY Hot Coca Bombs. Sacrificial Needle Tattoo - Coat Donations. Homemade Wines - Music with Flair. Rooster's - To be announced. Taco Republic - Music by Joe Campos. Copper Key Realty - Extended hours. Odessa Marriott - 'Tis the Season Boozy Hot Cocoa at White Buffalo. Retro Hall Gaming - Game Night. Patrick Clay's - Evil Ink Tattoo. McJack's - Coat Donations. Isy's Fine Jewelry - Jewelry Making. Starbucks - Typewriter Poetry. Skalicky Ballet - Free Ballet class. Visiting website for additional information: participating-vendors |
6 events,Hop into Homemade Wines every Saturday from 7pm – 10pm and enjoy live music from a local artist! |
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Register for our monthly studio classes for students ages 6-12. Advance registration only. Class size is limited, and scholarships are available. · 2;30-3:30 · Ages 6-12 · $20 |
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Come join us with your friends for a night of yummy coffee and fun painting. We will paint this adorable 3D 18″ sled. You must prepay with the ticket link. Limited seating. Don’t delay. UTPB Wind Ensemble Chamber Ensembles Concert - Free Admission Rea-Greathouse Hall MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program celebrates the group’s recent anniversary of 35 years since the first Christmas album and includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Please note this performance will run 2 hrs & 20 mins, including a 20 min intermission |
4 events,Get ready for story time & craft time every Wednesday at the Ector County Library at 10am
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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 |
10 events,Gastronomy Studio Art Quilt Associates Opens December 7, 2023, 12:00 PM - March 10, 2024 5:00 PM The Ellen Noël Art Museum hosts its current exhibition on loan from the Studio Art Quilt Associates, entitled “Gastronomy.” This collection is on view with free admission from December 7, 2023 - March 10, 2024. Please join us for MUSEUM UNCORKED: A NIGHT OF ART & WINE in conjunction with this exhibit on March 8, 2024. Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture, featuring not only the bountiful gifts from nature, but a gift from the human hand. The art of preparing unique, delicate food is a tradition passed from generation to generation around the world. It combines innovative ingredients, colors, textures, and flavors to create dishes that are pleasing to both the palate and the eye. This exhibition is the blend of the art of cooking and the artistry of quilting. Gastronomy showcases over 30 quilts created by members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) and juried by sisters and curators, Cecilia and Merce Gonzalez Desedamasis. This is the first time that the Ellen Noël Art Museum has hosted an exhibition by SAQA. They are a […] Date / Time: December 7th through January 2, 2024 – 6 pm to 11 pm (open nightly) Location: McKinney Park, 625 W Pool Road Join us at McKinney Park (off of Interstate-20 and Highway 385), during the month of December as the City of Odessa invite you to Starbright Village (presented by First Basin Credit Union), the largest display of lights in the Permian Basin. Over 300,000 lights and holiday themed displays bring the holiday season to life. Whether you’re walking or driving through, this event will bring out your holiday spirit as the lights shine bright and the holiday music plays over the radio. Children’s Department will be hosting “Read to Felix” Event. Felix is a therapy dog that loves to be read to. This will be located at the 3rd floor Children’s Department, Thursday at 4:00 pm. Help us create a post-modern sewing circle. Knitters, Quilters, Stitchers- or those who would like to be! All are invited to bring current projects to work on while we share techniques and ideas. · Free |
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Join us for Betenbough Homes’ 20th Annual Christmas celebration! FREE Santa photos Complimentary coffee and hot cocoa Popcorn bar with toppings December 8, 2023 | 5:30-8:00pm | 1201 87th St |
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REAKFAST WITH SANTA | December 9th, 2023 | 8:30 – 10:30am Join us for breakfast with Santa! Meet Santa, enjoy some scrumptious Chick-fil-A breakfast, scribble a letter to the big man himself, and get crafty making reindeer food and personalized ornaments. This is a free event with no registration required! with Scott’s Santa Company
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Cookies, punch and pictures with Santa from 10am to 12pm Kick stands up at 12:45pm to ride out to High Sky Children's Ranch to deliver toys Drop of your toy donations at Legacy Harley-Davidson starting November 1st. All bikes welcome! |
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4 events,Rather than lean on destiny for direction, Blue October invents and inhabits a future all their own. The platinum-certified alternative quartet from Houston, TX - Justin Furstenfeld , Jeremy Furstenfeld , Ryan Delahoussaye , and Matt Noveskey -consistently evolves with an outlier perspective. For their eleventh studio album and first double-LP, Spinning The Truth Around: Part I & II, Blue October unlocks another creative renaissance. |
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Are you on the naughty or nice list this year? Come see Mr. Claus and Mrs. Claus at Mr. Gatti’s Odessa! Santa will be ready to take pictures so make sure you bring your smiles and cameras! Thursday, December 14th 5pm – 7pm *everyone must purchase a buffet to enter*
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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
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come and paint with me in a fun relaxed environment alongside delicious wines and foods! ages 12 and up are welcome. please arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes early so that you can get your seats and refreshments ordered. no outside food or drinks please. refunds are available if canceled 7 days prior to the event. if you do not cancel 7 days before the event you will can have a credit issued to participate in any future event of your choosing. FIND TICKETS |
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For three decades, Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas has been an extraordinary blend of music, encompassing his numerous best-selling Christmas albums, alongside his beloved country and pop hits. This vibrant holiday celebration takes the form of a captivating multi-media production, featuring Murphey’s renowned “Rio Grande Band,” dramatic lighting, video, as well as the use of Western Art, captivating master-artist photographs, breathtaking videos, and delightful cowboy poetry. “Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas” beautifully captures the rustic essence of the story of Jesus’ birth in the countryside village of Bethlehem, where the joyous tidings first reached the humble livestock caretakers and herders, often referred to as “cowboys,” over two millennia ago. Inspired by an 1885 wild-west dance known as the original “Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball” in Anson, Texas, Murphey embarked on a remarkable journey that carries on the biblical tradition of merriment, song, and feasting during the “holidays,” a term signifying “holy days.” In 1992, Michael introduced a groundbreaking concept album called “Cowboy Christmas,” which had never been attempted before in popular Christmas music. Today, this remarkable concept has evolved into a grand live musical concert production! Join Michael, the talented members of the Rio Grande Band, and the captivating Rocky Mountain […] |
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Benefiting the Children of The Crisis Center of West Texas Free Pictures with Santa & The Grinch!!
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Welcome to the Big Band Holiday Ball! Get ready to swing and jive at the most exciting holiday event in town! Join us on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 501 West Wall Street, Midland, TX 79701. The Big Band Holiday Ball is a night filled with live music, dancing, and festive cheer. Reserved tables are available and sponsorships are welcome. This event supports the educational work of the West Texas Jazz Society. Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere as the Big Band takes the stage, playing all your favorite holiday tunes. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just want to let loose and have fun, this event is perfect for everyone. Dress up in your finest attire and bring your friends and family along for an unforgettable night. The ballroom will be beautifully decorated, creating a glamorous backdrop for your holiday photos. Indulge in delicious refreshments and festive treats at our food and drink stations. From classic cocktails to delectable appetizers, we've got you covered. Take a break from dancing and savor the flavors of the season. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration! Mark your calendars and join us at the Big Band Holiday Ball. Get ready to dance, […] |
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Join us and experience our beautiful Hispanic holiday traditions at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland “Mariachi Christmas”. Swirling dresses, lively violins, and joyous horns ring in the season like no other show, Sunday, December 17, 2023, 7:00 pm at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in Mexico as folklorico dancing accompanies the clear peal of exuberant mariachi music by Mariachi Aztlán and dynamic dance by Ballet Folklórico University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reflect the traditions of Mexico at Christmas. FIND TICKETS |
3 events,This event will not be held at Wagner Noël PAC. Wagner Noël will sell tickets for the performance on behalf of the West Texas Symphony. St Ann's Catholic Church, 1906 W. Texas Avenue, Midland, Texas |
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About the event The Grinch may be mean, but he’s light on his feet! Join the Grinch and all his Christmas friends for a special fun skate at MCM Rink N’ Roll skate rink, inside Music City Mall across from the food court in Odessa. There’s no extra charge for fun with the characters. Make your child’s holiday special with this fun, family event at MCM Rink N’ Roll. |
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come and paint with me in a fun relaxed environment alongside delicious wines and foods! ages 12 and up are welcome. please arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes early so that you can get your seats and refreshments ordered. no outside food or drinks please. refunds are available if canceled 7 days prior to the event. if you do not cancel 7 days before the event you will can have a credit issued to participate in any future event of your choosing. FIND TICKETS |
4 events,Black Cultural Council of Odessa Christmas presents Jeter Jones Da King of Trailride Blues and Special Appearance by DMANN! December 22nd from 7 pm to Midnight at 2701 E. 8th Street, Odessa, Texas 79761. Contest & Fun - Best Dress Contest for Cowboys, Cowgirls and Couples. $100 Prize per category. Contest Judging 7 - 9 pm. Limited tickets buy now $50. Call 432-853-1344 or Cash App: $BCCO1999 |
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3 events,This Christmas, bring the whole family back to a simpler time with Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet! The acclaimed holiday tradition is LIVE in theaters for the 30th Anniversary tour. Gather friends and family to re-live your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with larger-than-life puppets, breath-taking acrobatics, and dazzling costumes. Experience the exquisite artistry of the international cast, featuring stars of Ukraine ballet, performing at the highest level of classical technique. Share in the message of Peace and Harmony. |
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Passive Program: Paper Airplanes Jan. 1 – 31 January 1, 2024 **Ongoing monthly take home craft available at the Children’s circulation desk** This month’s passive program is paper airplanes! Pick up a paper airplane design in the Children’s Department, make it and we will display it. When you turn it in you will receive a surprise! Location: 3rd Floor Children’s Department |
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Storytime + Wolf Craft January 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the basement Activity Room to make a wolf craft! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room |
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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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Come join us for Bilingual Storytime with Wolf stories and songs! *3rd Floor Auditorium |
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WHAT IS FIRST FRIDAY? First Friday ODTX is a monthly gathering every first Friday of the month for residents and visitors of downtown Odessa. Each month, the streets are lively and colorful with music, games, and delicious food. There are unbeatable deals from local businesses and exciting opportunities to collect amazing giveaways. The event is open to all ages and caters to everyone’s interests. For music lovers, there are live performances by local bands and artists, while foodies can indulge in a diverse range of street eats. Downtown shops and eateries will offer special promotions. First Friday ODTX event brings vibrancy and community spirit to downtown Odessa, making it the perfect place to spend a Friday evening. |
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Hop into Homemade Wines every Saturday from 7pm – 10pm and enjoy live music from a local artist! |
