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Together in tough time

Cast shares lessons of perseverance in Playhouse’s ‘Glass Menagerie’

BY ROY WAGGONER

The Permian Playhouse’s upcoming show "The Glass Menagerie" has a lot of parallels with today’s world, particularly with the economic conditions. "It’s really a show that people can relate to because everyone is struggling in some... Full story

How funny

BY ROY WAGGONER

It’s like "Saturday Night Live," but in Odessa. The Permian Playhouse’s "First Occasional Comedy Bailout" takes the stage tonight and Saturday evening and will give people a chance to see sketch comedy with a smattering of improv as... Full story

Rev it up

Motocross event shows local racing talent

BY ROY WAGGONER

Cade Mendoza loves his dirt bike and four-wheeler, and he doesn’t want a still-healing broken wrist to keep him from taking part in the motocross event tonight and Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. "I feel great when I start racing, like... Full story

Art full of fun

BY ROY WAGGONER

In advance of the annual Shrimpfest event in February, the Ellen Noël Art Museum has opened two exhibits slated to run through the fundraiser, one focusing on war through the centuries and another showcasing work by Texas artist Benito Huerta.... Full story

Rodeo guide

BY ROY WAGGONER

If the closest you have been to a horse or cow is seeing one on television, events in a rodeo may not make a lot of sense. The 77th annual SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo scheduled from Friday to Jan. 16 at the Ector County Coliseum. Rodeo watchers... Full story

New Year's Events

ODESSA AMERICAN

Here’s some of the options you have to ring in the New Year: MCM GRANDÉ HOTEL FUNDOME >> What: Concert, dance and food fundraiser for Mercy Trips healthcare outreach, the fourth annual New Year’s Eve Bash.>> When: 8... Full story

Local actor

BY ROY WAGGONER

Odessan Luciano Holguin delivers medical equipment by trade, but he leaves throughout the year to indulge his personal passion — acting in film. He most recently played a bully in the film "The Lights" by Kerry Wallum, which was released last... Full story

Bart Crow Band

BY ROY WAGGONER

The Bart Crow band may not sound like a household name, but for T.J. Rabbit’s owner Robert Cobos, they are one of the hottest names in Texas rock-country. "He’s real good. We sell a lot of their CDs, and my band covers one of their... Full story

Susan Graham concert

BY RONALD BENNETT

Thomas Wolfe was wrong! Susan Graham, you can definitely come home again. This was witnessed by the outpouring of loving, adoring and supportive Midlanders who filled the Lee High School auditorium Monday night for the Susan Graham concert. The... Full story

The Littlest Angel

BY ROY WAGGONER

A cute holiday tale is coming to the Permian Playhouse as "The Littlest Angel" hits the stage. The show is all about the Star of Bethlehem and has a strong history, though it may not be as famous as programs like "The Nutcracker Suite." The story... Full story

Soup's on!

BY ROY WAGGONER

Texas pop punk band Bowling for Soup has scheduled a return trip to Odessa and Dos Amigos as they release their first original album in several years. The band is known for singles like "Almost," "High School Never Ends" and "Come Back to Texas."... Full story

Susan Graham to perform

BY ROY WAGGONER

Acclaimed opera singer Susan Graham returns to her home turf of Midland Monday for a free concert at the Lee High School auditorium, 3500 Neely Ave. The mezzo-soprano just held a private concert for the U.S. Supreme Court justices in late November... Full story

See the Nutcracker

ODESSA AMERICAN

Dance Connection’s "Nutcracker Magic" Margaret Edmonds, director of Dance Connection in Odessa, will direct the company’s "Nutcracker Magic" for the eighth time. Her show, a shortened version of "The Nutcracker," is designed... Full story

‘Sesame Street Live’

BY ROY WAGGONER

Odessa children may see visions of Big Bird and Elmo soon — except it won’t be just a dream this time. "Sesame Street Live" moves into the Ector County Coliseum on Tuesday and Wednesday giving kids the chance to see how their favorite... Full story

All my friends know the lowrider

BY ROY WAGGONER

Music and cars will come together Sunday during the 38th annual Tejano Super Car Show. Actor Eric Martinez will co-host the event with B93 radio. He has been to Odessa for events in the past, including as an attendee for the car show in the past.... Full story

Tejano car show

BY ROY WAGGONER

Music and cars will come together Sunday during the 38th annual Tejano Super Car Show. Actor Eric Martinez will co-host the event with B93 radio. He has been to Odessa for events in the past, including as an attendee for the car show in the past.... Full story

Here comes the Bride ...

BY ROY WAGGONER

The Ellen Noël Art Museum has scheduled its annual vintage style show with a theme on the history of bridal fashion — complete with its own wedding reception as opposed to the expected tea party. “This just fit better,”... Full story

Under the sea

BY ROY WAGGONER

Those who go see the Globe Theatre production of "The Little Mermaid" will leave the desert and take a trip under the sea Nov. 13. For Ollie the Prince, also known as landlubber Justin Relyea, the production is all about kids. "I love children and... Full story

Goodies and laughs

ODESSA AMERICAN

Halloween is upon us for another year and going door-to-door is only one of the many options for entertainment and celebration. Many local organizations and churches have scheduled events geared toward families and children. Asbury United Methodist... Full story

Dallas Opera house

ODESSA AMERICAN

Rick Rainey is unique. He’s a heldentenor, a voice not often known about because of its rarity. He also lives opera, up until recently working for both the Fort Worth and Dallas opera houses. He’s also a native Odessan who is singing as... Full story

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