Fun finds in Odessa, TX

On our last trip to Odessa I was shocked to make some new discoveries that I thought were awesome.

The first one is Shack in the Back. It is no longer what it was when I was in highschool. Now during the warm months it opens every Wednesday night. They have live music, a couple of bars, out door fire pits, pool tables. It is just an all around great hang. Probably the best hangout I have been to there ever.

The second one is a great little restaurant near Grandview and University called Mi Piaccia's. (sp?? something like that) It is bring your own wine, but you can also bring your own beer if you like. The food was awesome. It is what I would call Tex - Italian. Meaning there was jalapenos in my entree and my husband's entree as well.

things to do in Odessa, TX

Soon my family and I will travel once again to Odessa. We are from there and our parents and siblings still live there. We would probably live there too, but there is no military installations there! Growing up there I always heard people say that there is nothing to do there, but that isn't true. Here are a few things you can do if you live there or find yourself visiting there.





The Globe of the Great Southwest - The globe theater is a replica of Shakespeare's globe theatre. They put on many plays here and they also host a Shakespeare festival every year. For more info click here.

The Permian Playhouse - They put on a variety of plays and musicals throughout the year. Many years ago I saw Fiddler on the Roof here and it was very good. Click here for more info.

The Commemorative Air Force museum - includes planes from several foreign countries and other military conflicts since World War II. They host an air show every year. For more info click here.

Midland Rockhounds - They are the areas minor league baseball team. The games are very fun and kid friendly. They have a very nice playground for the kids. They do a great fireworks show for the 4th of July. For more info click here.




Odessa Jackalopes - They are the area's minor league hockey team. The games are kid friendly and fun. For more info click here.



Go golfing there are several courese in the area.

Ratliff Ranch Golf Links

Kid's eat free in Odessa and Midland, TX

Kid’s eat free in Odessa and Midland

TuesdayFazoli's
4241 John Ben Shepperd PkwyOdessa, TX
5 to 8pm we reserve an area of our restaurant just for you! And kids eat for only .99

Fazoli's
4505 West Loop 250 NorthMidland, TX
5 to 8pm we reserve an area of our restaurant just for you! And kids eat for only .99

WednesdayLuby’s Cafateria
2510 West Louisiana AvenueMidland, Texas 79701
After 4:30 pm free kid's meal with purchase of adult meal. Dine-in only. Breakfast not included

Saturday
Luby’s Cafateria
2510 West Louisiana AvenueMidland, Texas 79701
All day free kid's meal with purchase of adult meal. Dine-in only. Breakfast not included

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Drama Camps - Odessa, TX

The Permian Playhouse is offering two different summer camps in 09.
Fine Arts Day Camp
Info from their website:
Classes provide fun and in-depth explorations of a broad range of acting skills, from creative movement and improvisational activities; to the singing and dancing techniques, along with arts and crafts and much more.
Classes are available for children age K through 6th grade and divided by grade level. All classes take place in a friendly and non-intimidating learning environment. No previous acting or performing experience is required to participate.
The Summer Fine Arts Day Camp runs June 15-19, Monday- Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The Camp Show-Off will be on Friday June 19th at 6:00 PM. Students are to bring a sack lunch, and wear clothing and tennis shoes that they can move around in during classes. Tuition for the one week camp is $110 for non-members of the Permian Playhouse and $100 for members of the Permian Playhouse. All campers must be registered by June 12th there will be a $10.00 late fee for registrations after June 12th 2009. Registrations begin on May 5, 2009.

Disney's The Aristocats Kids: Two Week Performance Camp
The two week performance camp is an opportunity for kids and teens to rehearse and perform their own full-scale musical production at the Permian Playhouse Theatre. All participants will be cast in the show; many principle and ensemble role are available.
The two-week camp is designed to develop, improve and display the theatrical skills of the campers with an emphasis on musical theatre. Class topics include solo and group singing, vocal production, diction and enunciation, dance and stage movement, improvisation and stage combat.
Disney's The Aristocats Kids runs July 20-31, Monday-Friday, 8AM to 5PM. The performances for the show will be on Saturday and Sunday August 1,2,8,9 at 2:30 PM. Students are to bring a sack lunch, and wear clothing and tennis shoes that they can move around in during classes. Tuition for the one week camp is $220 for non-members of the Permian Playhouse and $210 for members of the Permian Playhouse. All campers must be registered by July 17th there will be a $10.00 late fee for registrations after July 17th 2009. Registrations begin on June 2, 2009.
For more info call Chad Cazee at (432) 349-3116 or click here.

Golf Camps - Odessa, TX

Ratliff Ranch Golf links is hosting a few golf camps for kids this summer.

Info from their website:
Camp Schedules:
June 1-4, June 15-18, or July13-16
These junior camps are intended to introduce junior golfers to the game of golf. Empasis is placed on the basic skills and fundamentals used in the game of golf, while also teaching proper etiquette and characteristics needed throughout life.
It is recommended that each student have their own golf clubs, if not, clubs can be provided by Ratliff Ranch Golf Links.
The camps will be from 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Monday through Thursday on the datas listed above.

Sign up for the junior golf camps will begin on May 4th.
Each camp will be limited to 20 kids.
Contact the golf shop at 550-8181 for more details or click here.