Face it, every family has their awkward moments, there is no way around it. Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition, aims to explore the imperfectly perfect moments that come with being a family, while taking comfort in the fact that your family is not alone. Awkward Family Photos features over 200 authentic photographs, each framed in vintage, era appropriate frames, capturing the essence of awkward family moments. Visitors will not only enjoy the visual display but also delve into the hilarious “behind the awkwardness” stories shared by the actual families involved. Created by the minds behind AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com, this exhibition has been on the road since 2012, capturing audiences with its humor and relatability. Whether you’re looking for a delightful family outing or seeking a good laugh, Awkward Family Photos is an exhibition you won’t want to miss. Open March 21 – June 2, 2024 Opening day is March 21st.
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2 events,**Ongoing monthly activity available at the Children’s circulation desk.** This month’s passive program is a fun adventure of wits and strategy – each chess move is a step towards exciting victories! Pick up supplies at the Children’s circulation desk to make your own chess set. Later in the month we will have a special Chess Class on April 22, 2024. Come to the basement activity room and learn to play chess with Chase Ross, the chess coach for Goddard JHS and Bunche Elementary School in Midland. Learn to move your pawns, the moves a knight can make, and how to checkmate your opponent. |
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Come join us for Storytime and afterwards head to the Basement Activity Room to make a Robot! *3rd Floor Auditorium & Basement Activity Room PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives
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We understand that large groups in a storytime can be overwhelming for some of our patrons. So we have partnered with Share, who work with Special Needs families in the Permian Basin for a Sensory Friendly Storytime with a couple of books, a few songs, and craft or sensory toys to play with after storytime. We will also have a calming room set aside for those that get overstimulated. Location: 3rd Floor Auditorium |
6 events,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*** Help us create a post-modern sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! This is open to any hand-craft (crochet, knit, sew, etc). Free! |
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Join us for an unforgettable night with the return of King Lil G & NB Ridaz at The Ector Theatre in Downtown Odessa, Texas, on Friday, April 5, 2024! It’s a show you don’t want to miss! |
6 events,See one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies told in a whole new way! Join Midland Festival Ballet for a night filled with humor, romance, magic and mayhem as they perform A Midsummer Night's Dream, with live orchestral accompaniment provided by the West Texas Symphony! Time of the event is to be announced at a later date. Please join us for Odessa Arts’ Black & White Ball Presented by Sewell BMW of the Permian Basin, to celebrate our 2024 Friends of the Arts. Saturday, April 6th, 6:30 pm at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in the Permian Ballroom. Friend of the Arts Honorees: CRAIG VAN AMBURGH CHRISTOPHER STANLEY DR. EILEEN PIWETZ Single tickets for members are $100 and $150 for non-members. Table sponsorships are available. Find your tickets or purchase a table sponsorship here: https://odessaarts.org/black-white-ball/ Hop into Homemade Wines every Saturday from 7pm – 10pm and enjoy live music from a local artist. |
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4 events,Please join us at the 24th Annual Mudbug: presented by Sewell Ford! Purchase Mudbug Tickets Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). The story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, MEAN GIRLS “delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!” Please note this performance will run 2 hrs & 30 mins, including a 15 min intermission |
4 events,Reuben Kebede, violin Violin Concerto - SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Variations on a Theme by Haydn - JOHANNES BRAHMS Hungarian Dances - JOHANNES BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture - JOHANNES BRAHMS Side-by-side with UTPB Orchestra & Local Students Featuring violinist Reuben Kebede, with the resident graduate string quartet at Juilliard, and favorites for orchestra by Brahms. |
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Learn drawing techniques to help you master the art of portraiture. Stay tuned for information on how to sign up coming soon! |
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Happy Anniversary Cork & Pig Tavern Odessa-! April 15th, Live music 6-9pm & tap takeover from Tall City Brewing Co. 5-9pm. Incredible music, amazing food & Tall City Brewing swag! |
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Originally from a small farming community in Southeastern Colorado, Rosie Talley resides in West Texas with her husband and daughter. Rosie is the author of Linus the Troll and Linus the Troll and the Isle of Huggles. Ever since childhood, Rosie has had a passion for storytelling. She looks forward to sharing more of her stories in the future. Join us for a special book reading: “Linus the Troll” by Rosie Talley -Ask questions -Buy a signed copy! *Location: 3rd Floor Auditorium PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives |
4 events,Get ready for the ultimate playdate – 65 million years in the making as you take a breathtaking tour beginning in pre-historic Australia! Meet a collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures that will thrill and teach audiences of all ages. Brought to life by a skilled team of puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, the puppets are so extraordinary, you may feel the urge to run and hide – but stay in your seat! You cannot miss a moment of this exciting show with dinosaurs including Triceratops, T Rex, and more. |
4 events,Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. A platinum-recording artist, Rodney's recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter's Good Records. Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album, "Get Em Out," (released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes. His album "Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special. Rodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut "Hangin' With Rodney” in 1998. The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums: Live, Morning Wood, Nutsack, Greatest Hits, King of the Mountains, El Nino Loco, C'mon Laugh You Bastards, Laughter's Good and The Hits, all of which continue to receive radio airplay and regularly place on the national comedy charts. “Hangin' With Rodney” and "Morning Wood” earned RIAA gold record certification, and his Greatest Hits (a double CD) album reached platinum status. Rodney also released “Make it Christmas” which features his original song “Camouflage […] |
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Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here! |
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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. Event will be held at the Wagner Brown Auditorium at Midland College located at 3600 Garfield Street, Midland, Texas. |
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Come to the basement activity room and learn to play chess with Chase Ross, the chess coach for Goddard JHS and Bunche Elementary School in Midland. Learn to move your pawns, the moves a Knight can make, and checkmate your opponent.
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Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here! |
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David Engel’s Pirate School! is a madcap, swashbuckling solo variety show created and performed by veteran New York physical comedian and actor David Engel; available for theaters, festivals, libraries, camps and private events nationwide. This riotous, interactive pirate escapade satisfies children’s universal curiosity for the briny buccaneers of yore, while promoting everyday polite behavior and social-courage. Now in it’s 24th season, Pirate School! has delighted thousands of families with a mischievous blend of improvisational clown theater and it's signature brand of boisterous full-audience participation. Parents marvel as their kids become “good pirates,” swaggering out of the theater transformed by this heartwarming family show. During Pirate School! the bumbling pirate professor Billy Bones, played by David Engel, teaches youngsters 4 and up the finer points of light-hearted mischief. The audience partakes in riotous, joyful competitions that rattle the rafters and zany lessons on how to stand, talk, sing and laugh like jaunty Buccaneers Featuring an original cartoon-like sound effect and musical score, eye-popping puppetry, eccentric props, adept magic, slapstick swordplay antics, a misbehaving cannon, a talking skull and the world’s only wearable pirate ship, Pirate School! is truly a treasure to discover!
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Presents Keynote Speaker First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott The Granddaughter of immigrants from Mexico, First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott was raised in San Antonio by parents who were both educators, and who instilled in Cecilia, her sister, and two brothers a love of learning and helping others. Cecilia took their lessons to heart and studied at The University of Texas at Austin before subsequently earning three degrees from the University of St. Thomas in Houston: a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Education, and a Master's degree in Theology. REGISTER
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Join us for our first Full Moon Party of the year!!! On Tuesday, April 23rd, from 6 to 10 pm, come support your local artists! The party will be located in our parking lot and will feature live music, food trucks, your favorite vendors, and more! Enjoy amazing tattoos by @blackcattattooco, a cash bar provided by @redoakkitchenodessa, and music by the talented @mckennakasowski. Don’t miss out on the fun! |
5 events,BREAK THE STIGMA THROUGH ART PermiaCare's First Mental Health Creative Art Contest aims to Raise Awareness on Common Mental Health Challenges. We encourage Texans of all ages to participate. Winner will be chosen by 3 age categories: 6 -13, 13 - 18, and 18+ Deadline to submit, May 28th. Winners announced May 31st. For more information on rules, guidelines, and how to submit, please visit Art-Contest-2024.pdf
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Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here!
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The Ector Theatre & J&B Productions is thrilled to announce Alexandra Kay is coming to Odessa, Texas! Watch Alexandra perform LIVE at The Ector Theatre on Wednesday, April 24, 2024! It’s a show you don’t want to miss! Alexandra Kay kindles a profound connection with listeners through her heartfelt melodies, evocative storytelling, and beautifully captivating voice. Born and raised in Waterloo, Illinois, Alexandra found her voice as a teen, using songwriting as a vessel for self-expression and self-discovery. After two failed major record deals, and a starring role in a Netflix Original series, Alexandra took it upon herself to build the music career she envisioned. Since then, she’s been cementing her status as an independent force in the industry by sharing her music and life online, amassing over 6+ million followers on social media which has led to over 170+ million streams between Apple and Spotify alone AK (as her fans call her) has graced the stage and collaborated with industry titans like Tim McGraw, Tracy Lawrence, Jo Dee Messina, Jelly Roll, Randy Travis, Gary LeVox and more. In October of 2023 Alexandra dropped her debut album “All Ive Ever Known”. The independently released project spent multiple weeks in the […] |
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Ector County Library and the Friends of the Ector County Library are excited to welcome the first three graduates of Excel High School Excel is an online program where students who have aged out of the public school system can still earn and accredited high school diploma. |
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Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here! |
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Bring the whole family and help us celebrate spring, and view Awkward Family Photos: The Exhibition. Enjoy fun art stations and pose for your own awkward family photo at our selfie station! From 1:30-3:30. Free for all!
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Come paint with us this month, we have so many events to choose from! Visit Event Here! |
4 events,This performance will not occur at Wagner Noël PAC. Wagner Noël will sell tickets for the performance on behalf of the West Texas Symphony. The event will be held at the Mid-Cities Church located at 8700 TX-191, Midland, Texas. |
3 events,PLEASE NOTE THAT: The Ellen Noel Art Museum is temporarily housed inside the UTPB Presidential Archives |
8 events,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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Each day of Viva La Fiesta, ticket holders can enjoy concerts, 100+ vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, pig & duck racing, carnival rides, sea lion show (sunday only), Viva La Charreada (saturday & sunday only) THURSDAY CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS: Pecos and the Rooftop Concert Little Miss Fiesta West Texas Performance in BLDG A FIND TICKETS HERE Help us create a post-modern sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! This is open to any hand-craft (crochet, knit, sew, etc). Free! |
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The Garriga Law Firm Presents Viva La Fiesta at the Ector County Coliseum, from Thursday, May 2, to Sunday, May 5, 2024. Each day of Viva La Fiesta, ticket holders can enjoy concerts, 100+ vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, pig & duck racing, carnival rides, sea lion show (sunday only), Viva La Charreada (saturday & sunday only) FRIDAY CONCERTS Grupo el Duelo, Grupo Siggno, and Grupo Secretto FIND TICKETS HERE 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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The Garriga Law Firm Presents Viva La Fiesta at the Ector County Coliseum, from Thursday, May 2, to Sunday, May 5, 2024. Each day of Viva La Fiesta, ticket holders can enjoy concerts, 100+ vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, pig & duck racing, carnival rides, sea lion show (sunday only), Viva La Charreada (saturday & sunday only) SATURDAY CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS Little Miss Fiesta West Texas Pagent in Building A Concerts include Los Huracanes de Norte, La Reunion Norteña, and La Original Sonora Dinamita Community Stage with performances from UTPB’s Ballet Folklorico and more FIND TICKETS HERE Come join us for an unforgettable evening at The Globe of the Great Southwest in Odessa, TX. The Globe Theatre at Odessa College brings to life Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. In a world recently freed from war, comes the delightful story of a new love, old friends, rich laughter, devastating heartbreak, and some of the Bards' wittiest wordplay! The Globe Theatre company of artists bring to life a rich array of characters through music, dance, and a masterful command of Shakespeare’s language. Much Ado About Nothing promises to be a celebration of love and life…something that will keep you smiling through the Summer. |
