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September 2008

Sept 1-21  The Southwest Shakespeare Festival, A Night in the Theatre, a hilarious comedy. Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. 5th Annual Festival. Admission charged. Continuing through Sept. 21. For full schedule and reservations, call 432-580-3177.  

Sept1-30  Ellen Noël Art Museum Exhibits, 4909 E. University Blvd., David Aylsworth; Janet Chaffee Petersen and Boydell’s Shakespeare Prints. Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free. Contributions accepted. 432-550-9696.

Sept 5  High School Football, Permian vs. San Angelo Central. Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131

Sept 5-13  Permian Basin Fair & Exposition, Ector County Coliseum Grounds, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Fri., 5-Midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.-Midnight, Sun. Noon-10 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m. Food Booths, commercial booths, art, entertainment, farming and ranching. Adults $8, Children under 12 and Senior Citizens $4. 432-550-3232.

Sept 9  UTPB Women’s Soccer, 4901 E. University Blvd. 3 p.m. Lady Falcons vs. Eastern New Mexico University. 432-432-552-2678.

Sept 13  Military Event, A free event of dinner and music has been planned to celebrate and honor the courageous actions and sacrifices of our nations military personnel.  Dinner 6:00pm, music on grounds 7:15 pm.  This event is open to everyone who is involved in the military or whose family serves or has served in the military.  A smoke and alcohol free event.  Promised Land Ministries, 822 E. Glenn Dr. Odessa, 432-337-2032 

Sept 13 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Parade, Registration and line-up beginning at 8 a.m. at 1100 S. Grant (Corner of Grant & Clements) at 10 a.m. Parade will go west on Clements, left onto Crane and ending at McKinney Park. Sponsored by Odessa Barrio Lions Club. Entry fee charged. 432-332-3297.

Sept 13 Guardian Angel Riding/Rodeo Association Play Day, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Exhibition 8:30-10:45 a.m. Start at 11 a.m. Each event $4. Stock charge $3. Straights, barrels, poles, flags, goats. Four age groups. Free to watch. 432-238-0375.

September 18  American Combat Airman Hall of Fame, Mark your calendars for this years date and location  Commemorative Center at CAF Headquarters in Midland, Texas,  Tickets are $100 per person,  Seating is Limited,  Sponsorship Tables are available, contact AAHM Special Events Coordinator at 432-563-1000 ext 2270 after Memorial Day (May 26th)

September 19  “Save the Girls®” Luncheon, Join Combat Airman Hall of Fame honorees at the American Airpower Heritage Museum (AAHM) “Save the Girls®" Luncheon benefiting the museum on Friday of FINA-CAF AIRSHO 2008 weekend. Additional ticket required. Admission is charged. Events/topics subject to change. Please call (432) 563-1000, ext. 2258 to confirm. The 2008 “Remembrance of War” Seminar Series is sponsored in part by assistance from the Odessa Council for the Arts and Humanities.

September 19  , Night Airsho and Aaron Tippin Concert, the CAF will be hosting a night AIRSHO and country music star Aaron Tippin in concert. Tickets will be available for purchase in the CAF Museum Lobby area and at the gate. All Adult tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the gate and tickets for children (ages 6 to 12) are $6.

Sept 19  High School Football, Permian (Homecoming) vs. Amarillo High. Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131

Sept 19-21, 26-28   You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, at the Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Classic Charlie Brown with music. Presented by the Kaleidoscope Company. Fri & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.         

Sept 20  Masterworks I, Dancing with the Orchestral Stars by the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale. Mid-Cities Community Church, 8700 W. Hwy. 191. 7 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. 432-563-0921.

Sept 20-21 CAF Airsho 2008, CAF Headquarters,  Midland Int’l Airport, 9600 Wright Dr. Features World War II Airpower Demonstration plus over 100 airplanes on display. Reenactment of famous aviation battles of WWII, modern military aircraft and stunt flying. Admission charged. Gates open 7:30 a.m. Flying begins 1 p.m. Sat., 11:30 a.m. Sun. 432-563-1000. Tickets will be $16 in advance and $18 at the gate for adults ages 13 and older. Tickets for children 6 to 12 years old will be $6 and children under 6 will get in free. Tickets will be available on-line at www.airsho.org and at area 7-Eleven Convenience Stores.

Sept 26-27 Talent Search Finalist Show, Ector Theatre, 500 N. Texas. The finalists from a local talent search will perform. Call for more information. 8 p.m. Admission charged. 432-580-0898.

Sept 27  Hearing Loss Association of America Walkathon, Memorial Park, JBS Parkway and 42nd St. The Permian Basin Chapter’s Walk benefits the Walk4Hearing Program. 9 a.m. 432-362-5556 or 432-528-7801.

Sept 27-28  9th Annual Permian Basin Intertribal Powwow, Odessa College Sports Center, 201 W. University. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission $2. Tribal songs and dance, American Indian arts & crafts, activities for children and adults. 432-889-2693 or 432-290-3678. www.transpecosamericanindianassn.com

Sept 28  Huey Lewis and the News, in concert at the Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hey. Presented by the Education Foundation.

 

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October 2008

Oct 1-31   Ellen Noël Art Museum Exhibits, 4909 E. University Blvd., David Aylsworth; Janet Chaffee Petersen and Boydell’s Shakespeare Prints. Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free. Contributions accepted. 432-550-9696.

Oct 3-4 Permian Basin Health Fair, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, Bldg. G, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Bldg. G. Free admission. Healthcare professionals screen and educate the public in good health.  432-580-9908.

Oct 3-5  Greater Tuna, at the Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Hilarious comedy set in Texas. Fri & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

 Oct 4   Keep Odessa Beautiful Make A Difference Day, Floyd Gwinn Park. Volunteers throughout the community along with Adopt-A-Spot and Adopt-A-Highway volunteers will join forces to go out into the community to pick up trash beginning at 9 a.m.-12 with lunch and a t-shirt to volunteers and door prizes as well. 432-333-1299.

Oct 4   Permian Basin String Quartet, Chamber Series: Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Ensemble. C.E.E.D. Building, Hwy 191 and FM 1788. 7 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. Please call 432-563-0921 for more information.

Oct 4  “Korean War Adventures,” American Airpower Heritage Museum in the Commemorative Center at the CAF HQ. 9600 Wright Drive at Midland Int’l Airport. Retired Naval aviator describes flying combat missions during the war. 2 p.m. Admission charged. 432-563-1000 ext. 2260.

Oct 4 Odessa’s Brand New Opree, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Live Country Western and Gospel performed by local and area musicians. 7:00 p.m., $7 in advance, $8 at door, 432-332-1586.

Oct 4-5  CeltFesTexas 2008, Odessa College, 201 W. University. Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Celtic music festival with Scottish & Irish entertainers, Highland Heavy Athletics, Pipe & Drum bands, workshops, demonstrations, dancing, vendors, games, dog events and more. Admission charged. 432-758-3484.

Oct 10-12   Greater Tuna, at the Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Hilarious comedy set in Texas. Fri & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Oct 11  Odessa Art Tour, presented by Odessa Council for the Arts & Humanities. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in downtown Odessa at Dee’s Banquet & Meeting Facility at Lee & 7th St. Food will be available. Artists will display their works from jewelry to ceramics and fine paints to clay art. 432-337-1492.

Oct 11-12  Depression Era Glass Show & Sale, Sherwood Community Center, 49th & Everglade. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $3 admission good for both days, view Depression era glass, elegant glassware, china pottery, toys, and other antique items. 362-0131 or 553-5358.

Oct 18   Hot Diggity Hog-Fest, White-Pool House Museum Fundraiser, 112 E. Murphy St.  Annual Old-Fashion Pig Roast with all the fixins. Come join the fun with Blue Grass musical entertainment, soldiers from Fort Concho in San Angelo and lots of food. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. All tickets $15. 432-333-4072.

Oct. 18   Pops I: Rich Ridenour Big Band Piano with the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale. CAF at Midland International Airport. 7 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. 432-563-0921.

Oct 21-23 Permian Basin International Oil Show, Ector County Coliseum Complex, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Largest Inland Oil & Gas Show in the USA. More than 1,100 booths displaying oil and gas services and equipment. 10-6 p.m. on Tues. & Wed., 10-5 p.m. on Thurs. Free-open to oilfield personnel only. 432-367-1112.

Oct 24-26  And Then There Were None, Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road, Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. Agatha Christie mystery with suspense, murder and romance on an isolated island. 432-580-3177.

Oct 25  Chamber Series: MOSC Chorale with the  Midland-Odessa Symphony. C.E.E.D, Hwy 191 and FM 1788. 7 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. Please call 432-563-0921 for more information.

Oct 25-26 Harvest Fair, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Building G. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair with approx.100 exhibitors. Proceeds to charity by the sponsor, Epsilon Mu of ESA. Admission charged. 432-366-5237.   

Oct. 31  And Then There Were None, Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road at 8 p.m. Admission charged. Agatha Christie mystery with suspense, murder and romance on an isolated island. 432-580-3177.

 

 

November 2008

Nov 1-2  Harvest Fair, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Building G. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair with approx.100 exhibitors. Admission charged. 432-366-5237.

Nov 1   Odessa’s Brand New Opree, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Live Country Western and Gospel performed by local and area musicians. 7:00 p.m., $7 in advance, $8 at door, 432-332-1586.

Nov. 2  And Then There Were None, Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road, Sun. at 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. Agatha Christie mystery with suspense, murder and romance on an isolated island. 432-580-3177.

Nov 6-9  26th Annual Merry Marketplace, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. MERRY MARKETPLACE is a three-day merchants' market featuring fine gifts, accessories, and decorative items for the holidays and throughout the year.  This event serves as the major fund-raising effort for the community projects of the Junior League of Odessa, Inc. The twenty-sixth annual MERRY MARKETPLACE opens with a Preview Party on Thursday, November 6, 2008.  Market days will be November 7,8 and 9, 2008. Admission charged. 432-563-8186.

Nov 7-9, 14-16  Winnie the Pooh, at the Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Classic, captivating family play.  Fri & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Nov 8 Masterworks II: Nancy Curtis, a Texas Soprano with a stunning voice plus by the Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale. Pictures & postcards come to life in this performance with Craig Leffer, cello and Gary Lewis, conductor. Mid-Cities Community Church, 8700 W. Hwy. 191. 7 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. 432-563-0921.

Nov 8-30  Ellen Noël Art Museum Exhibits, 4909 E. University Blvd., Laurence Barker:  Handmade Paper and Prints; Teapots: Object to Subject; Steven Porterfield: Vintage Dolls & Children’s Clothes. Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free. Contributions accepted. 432-550-9696.

Nov 15  Keep Odessa Beautiful Texas Recycles Day at the Time Machine, 816 W. 42nd St. Odessa and Ector County citizens are encouraged to bring recyclables, bulky items, and household hazardous waste for proper disposal. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 432-333-1299.

Nov 15  Allegro Chorale and Orchestra Fall Concert will be at night in Odessa. Call 432-550-3007 (or Audrey at 366-8488) for more information. 

Nov 21-22   City Brass & Electric in Concert, Ector Theatre, 500 N. Texas. The Ector Theatre’s own band performs. 8 p.m. Admission charged. 432-580-0898.

 

Nov 22   Thanksgiving Opree at Odessa’s Brand New Opree, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Live Country Western and Gospel performed by local and area musicians. 7:00 p.m., $7 in advance, $8 at door, 432-332-1586.

         

Nov 22  Chamber Series: West Texas Winds, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Ensemble.  C.E.E.D. Building, Hwy. 191 and FM 1788. 7 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. 432-563-0921.

             

Nov 28-30   ’Tis Christmas Holiday Bazaar, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, Bldg. G. Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m., Admission charged. 806-298-1059.

 

 

December 2008

Dec 1  Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by Pilot Club, benefiting the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center, Located at 42nd & Grandview, 6 p.m. Entertainment, Refreshments & Lighting of the tree. No admission. Lights may be purchased in honor or memory of loved ones. 432-332-8244.

Dec 1-31 Ellen Noël Art Museum Exhibits, 4909 E. University Blvd., Laurence Barker:  Handmade Paper and Prints; Teapots: Object to Subject; Steven Porterfield: Vintage Dolls & Children’s Clothes. Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free. Contributions accepted. 432-550-9696.

Dec 4  Heritage Holiday Tree Lighting & Starbright Village Opening, McKinney Park, 625 W. Pool Road, 6:00 p.m. Join the fun as the city lights the Christmas tree. Visit with Santa Claus, listen to choir performances. Starbright Village will be open nightly through Dec. 24. 432-335-4682.

Dec 6  “World War II Roundtable,” American Airpower Heritage Museum in the Commemorative Center at the CAF HQ. 9600 Wright Drive at Midland Int’l Airport. Join with veterans, authors and historians for discussions of the war. 2 p.m. Admission charged. 432-563-1000 ext. 2260.

Dec 6  Heritage Holiday Parade of Lights, Starting at 23rd St. near Odessa College, down Andrews Hwy. to Noel Heritage Plaza on 4th Street. Lighted floats in several categories, Free. 6:30 p.m. 432-335-4684.

Dec 6  White-Pool House Museum Open House, 112 E. Murphy St. Immediately following the Christmas Parade. Entertainment and refreshments. Free. 7-9 p.m. 432-333-4072.

Dec 12-14  Coyote’s Christmas Carol, Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road, Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes alive in the American Southwest. 432-580-3177.

 Dec 18  Michael Martin Murphey Christmas Concert, Ector Theatre, 500 N. Texas. The "singing cowboy poet" and pioneer of American cowboy music performs live Christmas music. 8 p.m. $25 each. 432-580-0898.

Dec 19-21  Coyote’s Christmas Carol, Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road, Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes alive in the American Southwest. 432-580-3177.

Dec 20  Lone Star Brass, Chamber Series: Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Ensemble. C.E.E.D. Building, Hwy 191 and FM 1788. 7 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. Please call 432-563-0921 for more information.

 

 

 

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