Chicken Wire Empire returns to The Bend Theater Born from the Wisconsin jamband scene, Chicken Wire Empire began as a traditional bluegrass band. The band honed its traditional sound in 2014 with their debut album Chicken Wire Empire. With half of the group rooted in bluegrass, and the other half steeped in jamband music, a
When he was six years old, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. In 1980, he made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s, a local nite club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ever since then, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest, the South,
When he was six years old, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. In 1980, he made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s, a local nite club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ever since then, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest, the South,
January Family Film's at The Bend Theater featuring: Happy Feet (2006 - PG) Son of Memphis and Norma, little sweet penguin Mumble has a big problem: he can't sing a single note. In a world where everyone needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, Mumble feels he doesn't belong there. Our hero Mumble
Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers (BAWKS) have been entertaining Midwest audiences with their cello-infused alternative pop/rock sound since 2015. Members Betsy Ade (lead vocals, guitar), Joe Adamek (guitars), Cameron Fair (cello, keyboards), John Kulas (bass guitar), Scott Fox (percussion) and Miss B Haven (vocals, piano, keyboards), have released 5 CD’s. This includes a full-length album,
An explosion of banjos, guitars and storytelling" - The Shepard Express WAMI nominated New Artist of the Year (2020), The MilBillies are a 5-piece string band that trades vocals like a fifth of bourbon and solos like a bull on a rope, slinging high-energy bluegrass stripped raw with Americana grit. Established in late 2018, The
January Family Film's at The Bend Theater featuring: Space Jam (1996 - PG) Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny (Billy West) and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to
January Family Film's at The Bend Theater featuring: Jumanji (1995 - PG) A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy Shepherd (Kirsten Dunst). While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan
Join us at The Bend on Saturday January 21st during the West Bend Winter Warm Up to welcome the human radio Downtown Harrison. 12:00 noon - 2:00pm This event is free to the public, and The Bend is a warming station for the weekend. West Bend Winter Warm Up runs Saturday January 21 to Sunday January
Stand Up Comedy at The Bend Known for whip-quick wit and rollicking improvisations, Sam Tallent is one of the sharpest, most original rising talents in comedy today. For the last 10 years, he has performed at least 45 weekends annually across America, Canada and France. Called "the absurd voice of a surreal generation" by the
Enjoy this FREE preview of Disney’s Frozen during West Bend’s Winter Warm Up, sponsored by Time Investment of West Bend. ***Please note: This event is in partnership with Winter Warm Up and our lobby is a "Warm-Up Hub" throughout the entire day. Our lobby will be open to the public and may get noisy at
January Family Film's at The Bend Theater featuring: Smallfoot (2018 - PG) Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn't know existed -- a human. He soon faces banishment from his snowy home when the rest of the villagers refuse to believe his fantastic tale.
An evening of classic rock music celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Who's Album Quadrophenia & The Rolling Stones' Album Goats Head Soup, including other hits that defined a generation. For 15 years, Substitute: Tales From The Who has delivered the hits and more to a variety of festivals, including Summerfest, and venues across the
THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS ARE BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS. Founded over 16 years ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy and education. The Prowlers have now been to more than 25 countries across the globe, working with the U.S. State Department and under
We have good news for you West Bend! 🎧 Vinyl & Video Games 🎮 CONTINUES AT THE BEND! Our partners for this event still include Beat Goes On Records & More and Respawn Retro Gaming West Bend! Respawn Retro Gaming will be bringing the best retro video games to play on our big screen! Be
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring: A Star is Born (2018 - R) Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers -- and falls in love with -- struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But
Stand Up Comedy at The Bend It was 1999, six years after finishing his collegiate basketball career at Division III Whitewater College, and bouncing around jobs that Kevin Bozeman found himself in the real world with no real job skills and a strong desire to work an hour a day. What to do? Inspired by
Stand Up Comedy at The Bend It was 1999, six years after finishing his collegiate basketball career at Division III Whitewater College, and bouncing around jobs that Kevin Bozeman found himself in the real world with no real job skills and a strong desire to work an hour a day. What to do? Inspired by
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring: Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011 - PG-13) Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily (Julianne Moore). Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been
Love is in the Air February Movie Series featuring: Valentine's Day (2010 - PG-13) In a series of interconnected stories, various Los Angeles residents (Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper) wend their way through the highs and lows of love during a single day. As the holiday unfolds, they experience first dates, longtime commitments, youthful
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