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SUMMARY:Lorrie Morgan with special guest Jesse Keith Whitley
DESCRIPTION:She is undeniably one of the most eloquently emotive vocalists of modern times. \nLorrie Morgan\, the first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums\, is back in the studio with award-winning producer Richard Landis\, working on a new album. It is sure to be yet another collection showcasing the rainbow of emotions\, from darkest heartache to bright\, shiny humor\, that is the hallmark of Morgan’s range. \n“Where I am in my life right now\, I’m not afraid to express what I feel\,” she says. “I’m not afraid to express my views on anything\, especially on being a woman and my experiences in this business and in life.” \nMorgan is known for her lustrous vocal phrasing and the down-to-earth believability of her torchy performances. On records such as “A Picture of Me Without You” and “I Guess You Had to Be There\,” the ache is palpable. She is feisty and sassy on “Watch Me\,” “What Part of No” “Five Minutes” and “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength.” She has kicked up her stiletto heels in fun on her hits “Except for Monday” and “Go Away.” On her epic “Something in Red” she is an honest\, struggling everywoman. \nShe has been a daughter\, a bride\, a mother\, a divorcee\, a widow\, a single mother\, a breadwinner and\, ultimately\, a survivor. In many ways\, Lorrie is a living\, breathing country song\, and she knows what she sings. \n“I didn’t want to just do another album. I want it to be something that really moves me. When I listened to songs for it\, I’d think\, ‘No\, not that one. I’m not going to be able to sing that one\, because I’m not going to be able to feel it.’ It is very important to me for this album to reflect the things that I am feeling today.” \nRecently in Nashville\, Morgan commanded a stage shared by the iconic Judy Collins\, in a concert performance honoring the 30th anniversary of LA-based record label\, Cleopatra Records. She  continues to match any of her earlier efforts\, with an emotional range and a stage presence that is as vibrant as ever. \nShe is a peerless song interpreter\, drawing from a deep personal well that spans enormous tenderness to cheeky hutzpah. Whether covering a classic or sharing one of her own songs\, Morgan is truly a song stylist in the grandest tradition. \n“I have always been a songwriter and I do love to write\,” she comments. “But I’m only comfortable co-writing with a few people\, and I don’t like appointment writing at all. Plus\, I’m not one of those people who says\, ‘If I didn’t write it\, I’m not going to record it.’ If somebody else’s song is better\, I’m going to record it and not my own.” \nLorrie Morgan has been around great songs all her life. She is a Nashville native who is the daughter of Country Music Hall of Fame member George Morgan. She made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage at age 13\, singing “Paper Roses.” Her father died suddenly of a heart attack at age 51. She was l6 at the time and just beginning her musical career. Lorrie Morgan began making her own records shortly thereafter and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry at just 24 years old. \nMorgan married fellow country singer Keith Whitley in 1986. She was signed to RCA Records in 1987\, and her onslaught of hits began the following year. Whitley’s tragic death of an alcohol overdose in 1989 left her a widowed working mother. Their duet “Til a Tear Becomes a Rose” earned her a 1990 CMA award. \nHer first three albums\, Leave the Light On (1989)\, Something in Red (1991) and Watch Me (1992)\, all earned Platinum Record awards. Her Greatest Hits collection (1999) is also Platinum. War Paint (1994)\, Greater Need (1996) and Shakin’ Things Up (1997) are all Gold Record winners. \nShe sang “The Sad Cafe” on Common Threads: Songs of the Eagles\, which was named the CMA Album of the Year in 1994. Country fans voted Lorrie Morgan their TNN/Music City News Female Vocalist of the Year in 1994\, 1996\, 1997 and 1998. \nLorrie Morgan maintained her recording pace in the new millennium\, releasing collections in 2002\, 2004\, 2009 and 2010. In 2012 and 2013\, Morgan starred and sparkled in the lavish Enchanted Christmas productions at the opulent Opryland Resort in Nashville. She took that show on the road in 2014. \nMorgan has recorded in collaboration with her father\, as well as Whitley\, Frank Sinatra\, Johnny Mathis\, Tammy Wynette\, The Beach Boys\, Dolly Parton\, Andy Williams\, the New World Philharmonic\, and Pam Tillis. She has toured with George Jones and shared a stage with Jerry Lee Lewis\, newly inducted into the Country Music Hall Fame along with Whitley. \n“My children and I are thrilled to see Keith’s name added to the list of stars who’ve earned their place in the Country Music Hall of Fame\,” she says. “It is a well-deserved honor\, though Keith himself would’ve been painfully humbled. I am happy for his family and the many\, many fans who continue to point to Keith as one of the all-time greats.” \nIn 2013\, Morgan first teamed with fellow Opry star Pam Tillis\, daughter of Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis. for the duet CD Dos Divas. The two hit makers then embarked on a joint tour that sold out every appearance in its initial two-year run. The stars continue to perform their collaborative Grits & Glamour shows\, as schedules allow. The women connected as working mothers\, as businesswomen\, and as second-generation performers. They share an understanding\, and a finely honed\, if occasionally bawdy\, sense of humor.  \nOn the outside\, Lorrie is very lighthearted. Still\, on the inside\, she carries a lot of pain. Singing is her therapy\, she has said.  \n“My dad used to say\, ‘You should never take yourself too seriously\,’ and I got my sense of humor from my dad. I love to have fun. I’ve reached the age where I feel that I deserve good company around me\, people who can make me laugh\, who love music and who love to have a good time. \nJesse Keith Whitley\nMaking his own way in the music world while being the son of legendary Keith Whitley & country music singer Lorrie Morgan. Jesse’s raw voice is his own and the songs he sings tells a story of his own life. Jesse makes no apologies for being himself. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/lorrie-morgan/
LOCATION:The Bend Theater\, 125 N. Main Street\, West Bend\, WI\, 53095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:LEGENDS! A Tri-County Music Revue Tour - August 22
DESCRIPTION:LEGENDS! ~ A Tri-County Music Revue Tour presented by Pankratz Arts Exchange\, Inc. \nPAE performers are a high-energy singer/dancer troupe showcasing their musical talents with songs by LEGENDARY artists like Elton John\, The Beatles\, Michael Jackson\, Madonna\, Taylor Swift\, Frank Sinatra\, and MANY MORE! They will entertain you through musical genres of rock & roll\, country\, pop\, jazz\, funk and more\, accompanied by Warped Dance Company’s incredible acrobats & aerlists! \nFounded in 2011\, Pankratz Arts Exchange\, Inc. (PAE) is celebrating its 15th year as a non-profit performing arts organization! Our mission is to provide high quality arts education and performance opportunities in the community for all people. This 2026 summer season marks our touring debut between three counties in Wisconsin! Previous venues are Maximillian’s Hall\, Mt. Calvary\, WI (2011-2017) and The Shore Club Theater\, Elkhart Lake\, WI (2017-2025). \nPAE has produced nearly 30 winter/summer music revues\, musical theatre shows Chicago – The Musical (October 2025)\, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2016)\, Suds! (2015) & Forever Plaid (2014)\, as well as providing summer annual multi-arts youth camps since 2018. For more info. visit paearts.org | @paearts \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have ticket ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/legends-a-tri-county-music-revue-tour-aug22/
LOCATION:The Bend Theater\, 125 N. Main Street\, West Bend\, WI\, 53095\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Mark Meisner and Paige Geary - Aug 25
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nMARK MEISNER & PAIGE GEARY \nThe Rise of Kwik Trip: Marketing & Social Media Explosion\, Mastering COVID \nMark Meisner has led marketing and advertising for La Crosse-based Kwik Trip since 2016\, overseeing brand strategy for more than 850 stores across the Kwik Trip\, Kwik Star\, Stop-N-Go and other family brands. A 30-year veteran of radio sales and sports marketing before joining the company\, Meisner has helped turn the convenience store chain into one of the most recognized and beloved brands in the Midwest. He’ll be joined by Paige Geary\, Kwik Trip’s digital marketing manager\, whose social media campaigns have built the company’s massive online following and turned everyday customers into passionate brand fans. Together\, they’ll walk through the history and remarkable rise of the Wisconsin company so many call their own. \nThe Bend Sessions Community Lecture Series runs from August 10th through November 17th and is a FREE event open to the public\, however registration is requested. \nLearn about each lecture by visiting https://shows.thebendwi.org/speaker-series
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-mark-meisner-paige-geary-aug-25/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free,Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Ben Houle - Sept 1
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nBEN HOULE \nWest Bend Sausage Plus Butcher’s Craft: Why Quality Still Matters\, Understanding the Meat You Buy\, Cuts\, Grades\, Bulk Buying & Buying Local \nBen Houle\, owner of West Bend Sausage Plus\, has spent his career mastering the butcher’s craft. After learning the trade at some of Wisconsin’s premier meat markets\, he and his wife\, Shannon\, opened West Bend Sausage Plus in 2018\, building it into one of southeastern Wisconsin’s premier destination meat markets known for handcrafted sausages\, premium meats\, and exceptional customer service. Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or simply want to become a smarter shopper\, attendees will leave with knowledge they can put to use on their very next trip to the meat counter. \nThe Bend Sessions Community Lecture Series runs from August 10th through November 17th and is a FREE event open to the public\, however registration is requested. \nLearn about each lecture by visiting https://shows.thebendwi.org/speaker-series
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-ben-houle-sept-1/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Free,Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Bill Volkert - Sept 8
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nBILL VOLKERT \nBirds of the Northern Kettle Moraine \nBill Volkert spent 27 years as the naturalist and wildlife educator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at Horicon Marsh\, where he led more than 3\,700 education programs for over 220\,000 visitors\, including scientists from more than 40 countries. Now retired from the DNR\, he lives near the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest\, where he continues to study and photograph the region’s wildlife. For this program\, Volkert turns his attention close to home\, sharing the birds and habitats of the Northern Kettle Moraine that he has come to know best. \nThe Bend Sessions Community Lecture Series runs from August 10th through November 17th and is a FREE event open to the public\, however registration is requested. \nLearn about each lecture by visiting https://shows.thebendwi.org/speaker-series
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-bill-volkert-sept-8/
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SUMMARY:A Jazz Tribute to Sting
DESCRIPTION:Sting is a Renaissance man – singer\, songwriter\, composer\, multi-instrumentalist\, author\, actor and activist. He defies categorization\, deftly incorporating jazz\, punk rock\, folk and gospel\, to create some of the best songs crafted in the last 40 years. Worthy of celebration\, a group of Madison and Milwaukee’s finest jazz musicians have banded together to pay tribute to Gordon Sumner\, in an intimate jazz setting. Al Falaschi of Phat Phunktion and Steely Dane handles the vocals\, backed by an all-star cast of monster musicians. Tim Whalen of Phat Phunktion and an amazing solo jazz career is on piano\, John Christensen on bass\, Hannah Johnson on drums\, and Ben Dameron on guitar. It will be an evening of hits\, deep cuts\, and dazzling soloing. Al Falaschi\, vocals – Tim Whalen\, piano – John Christensen\, base – Hannah Johnson\, drums – Ben Dameron\, guitar \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/a-jazz-tribute-to-sting/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Face Value - A Retrospective of Phil Collins & Genesis
DESCRIPTION:A Retrospective of Phil Collins & Genesis\n\nThe name\, the songs and the huge drum sounds of Phil Collins are instantly recognizable. Throughout 5 decades\, Phil Collins and Genesis have entertained the world with a unique brand of music that has ranged in style from progressive\, to rock\, pop and funk. Using top touring and session players from the Nashville  area\, this is a musical tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis that will give you the ultimate in a high energy\, memorable show. \nInstant high energy tunes start the Face Value Tribute show with a blistering horn section\, 2 massive drum sets\, a rhythm section that produces a wall of sound that can’t be matched\, along with stellar harmonies and top quality audio and light production that bring to life the amazing music of Phil Collins and Genesis. You’ll be on your feet\, you’ll sing at the top of your lungs\, you’ll remember where you were when you heard a certain song that first time\, and\, yes\, you’ll probably be touched within your heart and wipe a few tears. YOU will be part of the Face Value Tribute show and it will surely be a night you won’t soon forget. The music and energy of a Phil Collins / Genesis Tribute that are sure to please. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/face-value-a-tribute-to-phil-collins/
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