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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/
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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/
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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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