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Saturday, 18 September 2021, 6:00pm. The Ector Theatre , Odessa Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in films, television and continues his world-wide standup tour. Schneider’s first Netflix comedy special, “Asian Momma, Mexican Kids,” premiered globally on August 11. Filmed in February the special gives viewers a look at Schneider’s family and personal life through hilarious anecdotes. The special ends with a surprise duet performance with Schneider’s daughter Elle King. Born in San Francisco, Schneider’s family is of Filipino and Caucasian descent. His father was Jewish and his mother Catholic. His mixed background has been a common theme in his comedy acts. Schneider started his stand-up career in high school opening for the popular San Francisco band “Head On,” and was a regular guest on local radio. An opening slot for Dennis Miller garnered him an appearance on the HBO’s “13th Annual Young Comedians” special also hosted by Miller. The special led him to a coveted position as a writer for SNL in 1988. Schneider swiftly moved from a writer and featured player […]

Oct 13, 2021 Event Starts7:30PM Doors Open6:30 PM *Registration opens 3 hours prior to the start of the event. Read FAQs for details. Ticket Prices$30 - $50 On SaleOn Sale Now Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6793454/the-price-is-right-live-midland-wagner-noel-performing-arts-center_CFC_WNweb The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On Down" to win.  Prizes may include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car!  Play classic games just like on television's longest-running and most popular game show…from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™  to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. Playing to near sold-out audiences for more than 14 years, the Price Is Right Live™ has entertained millions of guests and given away more than 12 million dollars in cash and prizes. If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!

Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe is also developing a sitcom along with actor Omar Chaparro, producer Eric Tannenbaum and 3Pas (Eugenio Derbez’ production company). Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/4868958/felipe-esparza-midland-wagner-noel-performing-arts-center_WNweb

Permian Basin Opera presents Wacky Wig Run $20 Entry | Kids & strollers free Saturday October 30, 2021 | 9:00 AM | Scharbauer Sports Complex Kids activities to immediately follow! Register: https://www.mypbo.org/lead-collection

Hispanic Heritage presents Dia De Los Muertos - Halloween Parade Celebration October 30, 2021 Parade 4-5PM | Catrina Show 6-7PM We are looking for vendors, food trucks, car show entries, any parade participants. Please call 432-889-8128 for more info.

Scavenger Hunt | October 22-30 All of the ghouls and goblins will come out looking for all the sponsored stops and secret locations to earn points! Trunk-o-Treat | October 30th | 4-8PM | Noel Heritage Plaza It is FREE to participate and there will be a trunk/tent decorating contest between all participating businesses. Email amoulakis@odessa-tx.gov for questions

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center is excited and grateful to be celebrating 10 years of bringing quality live entertainment to the Permian Basin and surrounding communities. We will be celebrating all year long from November 2021 - October 2022 with: Concerts Free events like the Kick-Off Concert on November 1, 2021, & our summer 2022 Cinema Under the Stars series *Reserved tickets required Monthly celebrations around Midland and Odessa - see Celebrate in the Community drop-down below for details Commemorative Swag - see Wagner Noël 10 Year Swag drop-down below for details Exclusive 10-year giveaways each month to our newsletter subscribers (sign up HERE) and additional giveaways on our social media (Follow us on Facebook and Instagram) Traveling mini-exhibit around Midland and Odessa, see drop-down below for details We could not do this without YOU! Thank you, thank you! Please share some of your favorite photos and memories with us using our Fan Photo Gallery below. We will be featuring fan photos and memories on our social media from November 2021 - October 2022. For more info: https://www.wagnernoel.com/about/10year

Parade of Lights is back! See you December 4th!

CALLING ALL VENDORS Downtown Odessa will be hosting two holiday markets this year! In addition to the market, there will be additional events occurring to draw a crowd to your booth. The market will be held on December 18th from 11am-4pm and will coincide with our Teddy Bear Tea event. We would love for you to join us. To sign up or for additional information please visit: www.downtownodessatx.com/Winterfest or Contact Audrie Lujan at alujan@odessa-tx.gov (432)335-4682

Downtown Odessa presents: New Years Eve Downtown Comedian Marc Price with opening acts Mikey Mike on the Mic and Sara Garza 9PM-1AM | Odessa Marriott Tickets: www.downtownodessatx.com/newyears