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September 2006

Sept 1              High School Football, Permian vs.  Lubbock High School. Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131.

Sept 1-2           Desert Thunder Raceway, Midnight Madness Truck Shootout and Test & Tune/Match Races 8 p.m., Sat. “Duel in the Desert” Points Series 6 p.m. Located on I-20 North Access Road East of FM 1788. Gates open at 6 p.m., Race until Midnight. 432-563-9999.

Sept 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 The Southwest Shakespeare Festival, Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. 5th Annual Festival. Performances include Charlotte’s Web and Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, and Abundance. Admission charged. Call 432-580-3177 for full schedule and reservations.

Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29    Team Roping Association Roping, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Books open at 6:30 p.m. Start at 7 p.m. 432-381-3812.

Sept 1-20         Art Gallery Exhibits at UTPB, Visual Arts Building, 4901 E. University Blvd. Comprehensive Student Exhibition by UTPB art students and Alumni. Open 1-5 p.m. daily. Free. Opening reception Friday, April 14, 7-9 p.m. 432-552-2290.

Sept 1-30         White-Pool House Museum Exhibits, 112 E. Murphy St. Period furnishings of 1880’s ranching and 1920’s oil eras. Temporary Exhibit, “Mexico: Splendors of 30 Centuries.” Free. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 432-333-4072.

Sept 1-30         Ellen Noël Art Museum Exhibits, 4909 E. University Blvd. Texas Singer-Songwriters, An Americana Portrait a traveling exhibition with fifty-five photographs by Gary Goldberg and Blurring Boundaries: Musicians Who Create and Artists Who Play. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free. Contributions accepted. 432-550-9696.

Sept 2              Team Roping Fall Series, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Call 432-270-2445 for more information.

Sept 3              Candlebox and Bojones in Concert at Dos Amigos, 47th & Golder. Doors open 7 p.m. Show at 8:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-368-7556.

Sept 5              Financial Empowerment Seminar, presented by Wake Up and Dream in partnership with Wachovia Securities. Odessa College, ET Building Room 130. A series to the community to empower women to make financially sound investments. Registration fee $10.  432-335-6542.

Sept 7              Family Science Night: Cryptology at The Petroleum Museum. Solving Scientific Codes. Drinks  & refreshments provided. Family oriented. Sponsored by Chevron. Free. 6:30-8pm. 432-683-4403.

Sept 8              Desert Thunder Raceway, Midnight Madness STANG Shootout and Test & Tune/Match Races. Located on I-20 North Access Road East of FM 1788. 8 p.m.-Midnight. 432-563-9999.

Sept 8-16         Permian Basin Fair & Exposition, Ector County Coliseum Grounds, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Fri., 5-Midnight, Sat. Noon-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. 432-425-2926.

Sept 9-10         William’s Window, Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. An introduction to Shakespeare performed by the children’s group, Tadpoles. Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Sept 11            An American Tribute, Presented by American State Bank. The 5th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 at Memorial Gardens Park.  Placement of the flags will begin at 7 PM, Monday, September 11th. Honoring local first responders and the victims of 9.11.01.  For more information call 552-1127 or 552-1105.

Sept 11            Town Hall Meeting, Workshop & Luncheon, with Training Provided by the Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin. Meeting to gather perspectives as nonprofit leaders. 9 a.m.–12 Noon. Morning session, “Becoming the Nonprofit Organization of Choice.”  Admission charged. 432-570-7971.

Sept 15            High School Football, Odessa High School vs. Amarillo Tascosa, Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131

Sept 15            Reckless Kelly in Concert at Dos Amigos, 47th & Golder. Country-Rock Band in Concert. Doors open 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Admission charged.   432-368-7556.

Sept 15-16       Desert Thunder Raceway, Friday Midnight Madness Motorcycle Shootout and Test & Tune/Match Races 8 p.m. Sat. West Texas True Ten-Five Race 6 p.m. Located on I-20 North Access Road East of FM 1788. 8 p.m.-Midnight. 432-563-9999.

Sept 16            Arabian Horse Club of West Texas Fall Open Show, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Free to spectators. Start at 9 a.m. 432-563-2000.

Sept 16            “Lightning II, the F-35,”– A Remembrance of War Seminar Series, American Airpower Heritage Museum located at the CAF Headquarters, 9600 Wright Drive at Midland Int’l Airport. featuring retired fighter pilot Don Beaufait.. 2 p.m. Admission charged. 432-563-1000, ext. 2259.

Sept 16            Pops I: A Salute to Hollywood, presented by The Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale, CAF Hangar, 9600 Wright Drive at Midland Int’l Airport. 6:30 p.m. Barbecue, Concert at 8 p.m. Music from Hollywood blockbusters. Call 432-563-0921.

Sept 16-17       William’s Window, Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. An introduction to Shakespeare performed by the Tadpoles. Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Sept 20            Ray Wylie Hubbard at Dos Amigos, 47th & Golder. Legendary Texas Troubadour. Doors open 7 p.m. Show at 8:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-368-7556.

Sept 22            High School Football, Permian vs. Amarillo High. Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131

Sept 15-16       Desert Thunder Raceway, Friday Midnight Madness and Test & Tune/Match Races 8 p.m. Located on I-20 North Access Road East of FM 1788. 8 p.m.-Midnight. 432-563-9999.

Sept 22            Jason Boland and the Stragglers, 47th & Golder. Country Music Concert. Doors open 7 p.m. Show at 8:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-368-7556.

Sept 22-23       Into the Woods, Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Favorite characters from the Brother’s Grimm intermingle in this musical journey. 8 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Sept 23            Guardian Angel Riding/Rodeo Association Play Day, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Books open at 8:30 a.m. Start at 9 a.m. Fee for each event. Four age groups. Free to watch. 432-530-2801 or 432-381-4537.

Sept 23            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.

Sept 23            BBQ & Biergarten Birthday Bash, The Petroleum Museum, 1500 Interstate 20 West
Midland, 7 pm-12 Midnight. Celebrate the museum’s 31st birthday featuring Texas Lone Riders. Food, drinks, live band and dancing, silent auction and bull riding. 432-683-4403.

Sept 23-24       6th 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. Suggested donation: 2 cans of food/adult, 1 can/child under 12 and Senior Citizens to benefit the West Texas Food Bank. Tribal songs and dance, American Indian arts & crafts, activities for children and adults. 432-425-2926.

Sept 29            High School Football, Odessa High School vs. San Angelo Central, Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131

Sept 29            Desert Thunder Raceway, Friday Midnight Madness Harley Shootout and Test & Tune/Match Races 8 p.m. Located on I-20 North Access Road East of FM 1788. 8 p.m.-Midnight. 432-563-9999.

Sept 29-30       Art Gallery Exhibits at UTPB, Visual Arts Building,  4901 E. University Blvd. Dan Askew: Excerpts from the Nomad’s Epic. Open 1-5 p.m. daily. Free. Opening reception Friday, April 14, 7-9 p.m. 432-552-2290.

Sept 29-30       Into the Woods, Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Favorite characters from the Brother’s Grimm intermingle in this musical journey. 8 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Sept 30            Team Roping Fall Series, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Call 432-270-2445 for more information.

Sept 30            Art á la Carte at Ellen Noël Art Museum Exhibits, 4909 E. University Blvd. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Community participation day for the whole family with hands-on exhibits by various artists. Sidewalk Art Contest at 8:45 a.m. Free. Contributions accepted. 432-550-9696.

 

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October 2006

Oct 1               Into the Woods, Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Favorite characters from the Brother’s Grimm intermingle in this musical journey. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Oct 1               Boulevard Nights Car Show, Ector County Coliseum Complex, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. 432-567-9999 or 432-366-3541.

Oct 1               Chamber Series: Strings of the West, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Ensemble, Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd. 2 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. Please call 432-563-0921 for more information.

Oct 1-15          White-Pool House Museum Exhibits, 112 E. Murphy St. Period furnishings of 1880’s  ranching and 1920’s oil eras. Temporary Exhibit, “Mexico: Splendors of 30 Centuries,” Free. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 432-333-4072.

Oct 1-29          Ellen Noël Art Museum Exhibits, 4909 E. University Blvd. Texas Singer-Songwriters, An Americana Portrait a traveling exhibition with fifty-five photographs by Gary Goldberg and Musicians Who Create and Artists Who Play: Blurring Boundaries, an exhibition of artworks by well-known Texas artist/musicians. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free. Contributions accepted. 432-550-9696.

Oct 1-31          Art Gallery Exhibits at UTPB, Visual Arts Building,  4901 E. University Blvd. Dan Askew: Excerpts from the Nomad’s Epic. Open 1-5 p.m. daily. Free. Opening reception Friday, April 14, 7-9 p.m. 432-552-2290.

Oct 2               Great American Steakout, (By invitation only) benefiting the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center, MCM Grande Hotel FunDome, 6201 East Business Loop 20, 6:30-10 p.m. Wine tasting from 6:30-7:30 p.m., meal and silent auction 7:30-10 p.m.. 432-332-8244.

Oct 5               “Save the Girls” Luncheon – A Remembrance of War Seminar Series, American Airpower Heritage Museum located at the CAF Headquarters, 9600 Wright Drive at Midland Int’l Airport. Join Combat Airmen Hall of Fame inductees for barbecue and entertainment to help support the museum’s collection of rare Nose Art. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the CAF Hanger. Admission $30. 432-567-3009.

Oct 6               American Combat Airman Hall of Fame, American Airpower Heritage Museum located at the CAF Headquarters, 9600 Wright Drive at Midland Int’l Airport. Meet and dine with true aviation heroes during the Combat Airmen Hall of Fame induction ceremony. 7 p.m. in the CAF Hanger. Admission $100. 432-567-3009.

Oct 6-7            Desert Thunder Raceway, Friday Midnight Madness Corvette Shootout and Test & Tune/Match Races, 8 p.m. Sat. “Duel in the Desert” Points Series 6 p.m. Located on I-20 North Access Road East of FM 1788. 8 p.m.-Midnight. 432-563-9999.

Oct 7               Odessa Art Tour, presented by Odessa Council for the Arts & Humanities. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in downtown Odessa between 4th and 6th Streets on Grant and Lee. Food will be available. More than 40 artists display their works from jewelry to ceramics and fine paints to clay art. Call 432-337-1492 for more information.

Oct 7               National Barrel Horse Association Barrel Races, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Books open at 10 a.m. Free to watch. 432-381-3812.

Oct 7               “An Evening of Magic and Comedy,” Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. The Tadpoles and the Black Gold Magic Club present crowd pleasing antics. Time TBA Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Oct 7               Odessa’s Brand New Opree, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Southern Gospel Music performed by local and area musicians. 7:00 p.m., $7 in advance, $8 at door, Call 432-580-3177.

Oct 7-8            CAF Airsho 2006, 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

Oct 13             High School Football, Odessa High School vs. Abilene Cooper, Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131.

Oct 13             Desert Thunder Raceway, Friday Midnight Madness Camero Shootout and Test & Tune/Match Races, 8 p.m. Located on I-20 North Access Road East of FM 1788. 8 p.m.-Midnight. 432-563-9999.

Oct 13-15        Pro Senior Bull Riders Finals at Dos Amigos, 47th & Golder. Admission charged. Call  432-368-7556 for more information.

Oct 14             Tex-Mex Barrel Racing Assn. Round-Up, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Books open at 9 a.m., Start at 10. 432-385-1364.

Oct 14             Masterworks III: International Night of Music, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale. Mid-Cities Community Church, 8700 W. Hwy. 191. Featuring conductor Gary Lewis and Chu-Fang Huang, pianist. 8 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. Call 432-563-0921 for ticket information.

Oct 15             Fall Festival, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 7601 N. Grandview. International food booths, games, prizes, pumpkin patch, country crafts store, 5K Run, entertainment and family fun. No admittance fee. 432-367-4657 or 432-367-5500.

Oct 16-31        White-Pool House Museum Exhibits, 112 E. Murphy St. Period furnishings of 1880’s   ranching and 1920’s oil eras. Temporary exhibit of local art. Free. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 432-333-4072.

Oct 17-19        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 20             Odessa Board of Realtors Golf Tournament, Ratliff Ranch Golf Links, 7500 N. Grandview Ave. Annual 2 Man Scramble, $75 per person. 9 a.m. Call 432-362-8943 for details.

Oct 20             High School Football, Permian vs. Abilene Cooper, Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131

Oct 20             Desert Thunder Raceway, Friday Midnight Madness Sport Compac Shootout and Test & Tune/Match Races, 8 p.m. Located on I-20 North Access Road East of FM 1788. 8 p.m.-Midnight. 432-563-9999.

Oct 20             Empty Bowls Event hosted by UTPB and Midland College at the CEED Bldg., Hwy 191 and FM 1788. Guests choose a hand-made ceramic bowl to use that day for a meal of soup and bread and then keep it as a reminder that there are always Empty Bowls in the world. Donations will go to the West Texas Food Bank to fight hunger in our area. Suggested minimum donation of $10. 432-552-2287.

Oct 21             Team Roping Fall Series, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Call 432-270-2445 for more information.

Oct 21             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 musical entertainment and lots of food. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ticket information 432-333-4072.

Oct 21             Poetry Reading at the Ector County Library, 321 W. 5th St. The Library and the Poetry Society host a poetry reading for poets of all levels. Free. Public is welcome. 2-4 p.m. 432-332-0633.

Oct 21-22        “Teen Drama Showcase,” Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Drama - Teen Acting Company tackles present day issues. Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Oct 24     Local Heroes presented by the Ector County Democratic Party honoring Judge Jay Gibson, Odessa Country Club, 6 p.m.

Oct 27             High School Football, Permian vs. Abilene High, Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131

Oct 27             Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Amarillo Gorillas. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. 10th Year Anniversary T-Shirts and Schedule Magnets Promotion. 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Oct 27-29        Never Say Adios to Columbus, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. Group tickets available. 432-580-3177.

Oct 28             Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Lubbock Cotton Kings. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Oct 28             Dog Agility Show, AKC Agility Trial, sponsored by the Oil Patch Dog Agility Club of West Texas at the West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. 8 a.m. Free to watch. 432-366-3476.

Oct 28-29        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.

Oct 28-29        St. John’s Kooky Carnival, sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal School, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy., Bldg. D & E, 6-9 p.m. Games, Food, Refreshments, Free Admission. 432-337-6431.

Oct 28-29        “Teen Drama Showcase,” Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Drama - Teen Acting Company tackles present day issues. Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Oct 29             Chamber Series: West Texas Winds, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Ensemble, Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd. 2 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. Please call 432-563-0921 for more information.

 

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November 2006

Nov 1-15      White-Pool House Museum Exhibits, 112 E. Murphy St. Period furnishings of 1880's
ranching and 1920's oil eras. Temporary exhibit of local art. Free. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 432-333-4072.

Nov 1-30       Art Gallery Exhibits at UTPB, Visual Arts Building, 4901 E. University Blvd. Dan Askew: Excerpts from the Nomad's Epic (through Nov. 3). Freshman/Sophomore Art Exhibition 2006 (through January 14, 2007). Open 1-5 p.m. daily. Free. Opening reception Friday, April 14, 7-9 p.m. 432-552-2290.

Nov 2       Chamber Series: Chorale with Bert Bostic, Director, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Ensemble, Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd. 7 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. Please call 432-563-0921 for more information.

Nov 2-6       Desert Reel Film Festival, discover the world of independent film at the Second Annual West Texas' film festival. at the Historic Ector Theatre, 5th and Texas in downtown Odessa. Saturday workshops will be held at Odessa College. Admission charged. 432-697-8877.

Nov 3        High School Football, Odessa High School vs. Odessa Permian, Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131.

Nov 3-4      Deathtrap, Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Comedy Thriller. 8:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Nov 3-5      23rd Annual Merry Marketplace, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Annual Christmas shopping extravaganza hosted by the Junior League of Odessa. Friday morning is preferred shopping and luncheon with a style show by Julian Gold. Open to public at 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m., Admission charged. 432-332-0095.

Nov 3 & 5      Never Say Adios to Columbus, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Fri. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. Group tickets available. 432-580-3177.

Nov 3-30        Ellen Noël Art Museum Exhibits, 4909 E. University Blvd. Bead International, a juried exhibition of contemporary beadwork organized by the Dairy Barn Arts Center, Elegies and Ghosts: Virgil Grotfelt and Meredith Jack, enigmatic paintings and sculptures from worlds unseen, and Christmas Crèches, a holiday display of nativity scenes. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free. Contributions accepted. 432-550-9696.

Nov 4      Odessa's Brand New Opree, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Spanish music performed by local and area musicians. 7:00 p.m., $7 in advance, $8 at door. 432-580-3177.

Nov 7      Taste of the Permian Basin, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Sample food from over 20 area restaurants. Sponsored by the Permian Basin Restaurant Association and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, 6-8 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-7825 or 432-332-9111.

Nov 10      Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Corpus Christi Rayz. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Nov 10       High School Football, Odessa High School vs. Abilene High, Ratliff Stadium, Grandview & Yukon. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-334-7131.

Nov 10-12       Deathtrap, Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Comedy Thriller. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Nov 10-11        Dog Agility Trials, presented by the Permian Basin Obedience Training Club, AKC licensed All Breed Agility Trials. Ector County Coliseum Arena, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Dog entry fees. No admission to watch. 432-689-2144.

Nov 10-11       Cindy Ward & Friends, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. 7:00 p.m. each night. Musical Entertainment. Admission charged. 432-580-3177.

Nov 11       Team Roping Fall Series, West Texas Horse Center, 2400 S. Moss Ave. Call 432-270-2445 for more information.

Nov 11       Veterans Day Ceremonies, Viet Nam Veterans Memorial, 9900 Wright Drive, Midland International Airport. 11 a.m. Brief ceremony for all veterans from all wars. 432-682-0461.

Nov 11      "Sketches from the Front: the War in Iraq" - A Remembrance of War Seminar Series, American Airpower Heritage Museum classroom at the CAF Headquarters, 9600 Wright Drive at Midland Int'l Airport. Air Force Maj. Steve Givler provides insight into the conflict in Iraq, including a display of his artwork done while he was there. 2 p.m. Admission charged. 432-563-1000, ext. 2260.

Nov. 11       Ebony Bar Awards Banquet, presented by the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin. Sunset Country Club. 432-332-5812.

Nov 11       Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Amarillo Gorillas. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Nov 11      Masterworks II: Enigma Resolved, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale. Mid-Cities Community Church, 8700 W. Hwy. 191. Featuring conductor Gary Lewis and John Gilbert on violin. 8 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. Call 432-563-0921 for ticket information.

Nov. 11-12       PBOTC Dog Agility Trials, Ector County Coliseum Arena, 42nd & Andrews Hwy., Starting at 8 a.m. Free to watch. 432-528-7456.

Nov 13       Youth Appreciation Banquet, sponsored by the Odessa Optimist Club. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, Bldg. G. 7 p.m. 432-362-5522.

Nov 14      Taste of the Permian Basin, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Sample food from over 20 area restaurants. Sponsored by the Permian Basin Restaurant Association and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, 6-8 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-7825.

Nov 16       Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Nov 16      Family Science Night at The Petroleum Museum, 1500 Interstate 20 West
Midland. "Cycles and Patterns in Nature. Refreshments provided. Family oriented. Sponsored by Chevron. Free. 6:30-8pm. 432-683-4403.

Nov 17      Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Arizona Sundogs. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Nov 18      8th Annual Thanksgiving Opree, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road. Country & Western and Southern Gospel Music performed by local and area musicians. 7:00 p.m., $7 in advance, $8 at door, 432-580-3177.

Nov 18      Reckless Kelly in Concert at Dos Amigos, 47th & Golder. Country-Rock Band in Concert. Doors open 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Admission charged. 432-368-7556.

Nov 19      Tejano Lowrider Car Show, Ector County Coliseum, 12 p.m.-8 p.m. $25 advance tickets. Customized vehicles, boxing tournament, food vendors and entertainment featuring rock, hip hop, Tejano and Christian music 432-337-2189.

Nov 18-19      The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Christmas show. Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Nov 22      Jack Ingram in Concert at Dos Amigos, 47th & Golder. Country Rock Singer-Songwriter in concert. Doors open 7 p.m. Show at 8:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-368-7556.

Nov 24-26      Ye Olde Christmas Fair, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Holiday Shopping, Admission charged. 12 & Under Free. 432-362-7140.

Nov 25      Tex-Mex Barrel Racing Assn. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, Horse Arena. Free to watch. 432-385-1364 or 432-381-3812.

Nov 25-26      The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Permian Playhouse, 310 W. 42nd. Christmas show. Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. 432-550-5456.

Nov 29       Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Amarillo Gorillas. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Nov 30       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. 432-335-4682.

 

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 December 2006

Dec 1               Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Colorado Eagles. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Dec 1-25         Starbright Village, McKinney Park, 625 W. Pool Rd. Walk through a Winter Wonderland of Lights. 6-10 p.m. Free admission, donations accepted. 432-335-4682

Dec 1-31         Ellen Noël Art Museum Exhibits, 4909 E. University Blvd. Christmas Crèches, a holiday display of nativity scenes, Beads International, a juried exhibition of contemporary beadwork organized by the Dairy Barn Arts Center and Elegies and Ghosts: Virgil Grotfelt and Meredith Jack, enigmatic paintings and sculptures from worlds unseen. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-5 p.m. Free. Contributions accepted. 432-550-9696.

Dec 1-31         White-Pool House Museum Exhibits, 112 E. Murphy St. Period furnishings of 1880’s  ranching and 1920’s oil eras. Temporary exhibit, “Take a Stroll into Christmas Past,” with a special exhibit of antique toys. Free. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 432-333-4072.

Dec 1-31         Art Gallery Exhibits at UTPB, Visual Arts Building,  4901 E. University Blvd. Freshman/Sophomore Art Exhibition 2006. Open 1-5 p.m. daily. Free. Opening reception Friday, April 14, 7-9 p.m. 432-552-2290.

Dec 2               Feast of Sharing, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Free Hot Holiday Meal provided by H-E-B and served with help from community volunteers. Everyone is welcome. Health screenings, activities for children and adults and more. 432-632-4508.

Dec 2               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, 6:30 p.m. 432-335-4682.

Dec 2               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 2               Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Oklahoma City Blazers. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Dec 2-3           Texas Gun & Knife Show, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy., Sat 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Admission charged. 830-377-5865.

Dec 3                    Pops II: Holiday Pops, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale, featuring the MOSC chorale and Tru-Light Choir. MCM Grande Hotel FunDome, 6201 E. Bus. Loop 20. 7:30 p.m. Admission charged. Call 432-563-0921 for more information.

Dec 4               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 6               Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Lubbock Cotton Kings. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Dec 8               Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Tulsa Oilers. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Dec 8-10 & 15-17      The Globe’s Medieval Mystery Christmas, The Globe Theatre, 2308 Shakespeare Road.    A Globe original adapted by Anthony Ridley and Kathryn Graybill. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Admission charged. Call 432-580-3177.

Dec 9               Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Lubbock Cotton Kings. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Dec 15-17       Permian Basin Christmas Celebration, concert by First Baptist Church, Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Friday 7 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Call 432-337-1941 for more information and reservations.

Dec 16             Juliet Society’s Angel Holiday Tea, Lincoln Towers, 311 West 4th St., 2 p.m. Benefit for the Globe Theatre. Holiday food, entertainment and style show. Admission $15.00. Call 432-366-4189 for more information.

Dec 17             Chamber Series: Lone Star Brass, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Ensemble, Ellen Noël Art Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd. 2 p.m. Admission charged. Music Students Free. Please call 432-563-0921 for more information.

Dec 22             Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Dec 29             Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

Dec 30             Ice Hockey--Jackalopes vs. Corpus Christi Rayz. Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy, 7 p.m. Admission charged. 432-552-PUCK.

 

 

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