1776 The Musical - Presented by Musical Masquers - July 10 - 7pm
2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
July 10th – 7pm
In 1962, the first show Musical Masquers produced was “The Pajama Game” to the delight of the area community. Now, Years later, Musical Masquers, Inc. carries on a proud tradition, and the tagline as “West Bend’s Longest Running Community Theater.” Each year, Musical Masquers, Inc. has produced at least one mainstage production. This July, they bring the Musical “1776” to the stage right here at The Bend Theater for six performances!
July 3, 10 & 11 performances at 7pm
July 4, 5 & 12 performances at 2pm
The musical 1776 dramatizes the impassioned, often comical, and heavily debated effort by the Second Continental Congress to draft and sign the Declaration of Independence.
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1776 The Musical - Presented by Musical Masquers - July 11 - 7pm
2026-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | WI
July 11th – 7pm
In 1962, the first show Musical Masquers produced was “The Pajama Game” to the delight of the area community. Now, Years later, Musical Masquers, Inc. carries on a proud tradition, and the tagline as “West Bend’s Longest Running Community Theater.” Each year, Musical Masquers, Inc. has produced at least one mainstage production. This July, they bring the Musical “1776” to the stage right here at The Bend Theater for six performances!
July 3, 10 & 11 performances at 7pm
July 4, 5 & 12 performances at 2pm
The musical 1776 dramatizes the impassioned, often comical, and heavily debated effort by the Second Continental Congress to draft and sign the Declaration of Independence.
Please note all ticket sales are final.

1776 The Musical - Presented by Musical Masquers - July 12 - 2pm
2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | WI
July 12th – 2pm
In 1962, the first show Musical Masquers produced was “The Pajama Game” to the delight of the area community. Now, Years later, Musical Masquers, Inc. carries on a proud tradition, and the tagline as “West Bend’s Longest Running Community Theater.” Each year, Musical Masquers, Inc. has produced at least one mainstage production. This July, they bring the Musical “1776” to the stage right here at The Bend Theater for six performances!
July 3, 10 & 11 performances at 7pm
July 4, 5 & 12 performances at 2pm
The musical 1776 dramatizes the impassioned, often comical, and heavily debated effort by the Second Continental Congress to draft and sign the Declaration of Independence.
Please note all ticket sales are final.

Electric Avenue - The 80s MTV Experience
2026-07-15 19:30 - 22:00 | WI
An Electric Avenue show is a high energy space that reminds people of a time when they came home from school, put a record on, and listened with open ears and an open heart; conjuring first dates, first cars, prom nights, weekend movies, and meeting friends at the mall, while finding a sense of fashion and an identity all their own. At an EA show, 80’s music is as alive and well today as it has ever been.
If authenticity is your thing, Electric Avenue meticulously and painstakingly recreates every nuance and flavor of your favorite 80’s songs. Delving into their personal stash of vintage synthesizers and rare signal processors, an Electric Avenue show is a true labor of love. In fact, Electric Avenue’s sound is so close to that of the original artists that in 2019 Warner Music issued a cease-and-desist for using original artists recordings on their social channels. After hearing the complete live recording of Electric Avenue’s performance, Warner Music issued an apology to the band.
Electric Avenue has sailed the high seas with the The Walking Dead Cast, Kid Rock, The Impractical Jokers, Joey Fatone, and Pitbull. In 2019, EA was hand-picked and flown to Asbury Park, NJ to provide the soundtrack for the red carpet launch of the Bruce Springsteen, Gurinder Chadha (Bend it Like Beckham), New Line Entertainment 80’s-centric film, Blinded By The Light. They have had the privilege of being direct support for 80’s legend Pat Benatar, and have been joined on stage by, among others, members of Toto, Player, Talk Talk, and Little River Band.
As artists, the musicians in Electric Avenue have had a hand in the sale of over 15 million albums worldwide.
If namedropping is your thing, you may have seen or heard these guys with: Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Idina Menzel, Daniel Lanois (producer for U2, Peter Gabriel), Brian Blade, Emmy Lou Harris, B-52s, Little River Band, Michael Malarkey (Vampire Diaries), Zac Brown Band, Player, RENT (our singer played Roger Davis from 2001-2004), Paula Cole, Tracy Chapman, Bobby Kimball (Toto) Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Shanice, Edwin McCain, Robbie Dupree, Rita Wilson, Lindsay Ell, Boston, Collective Soul, Mother’s Finest, Sister Hazel, Yanni, Boyz II Men, and more.
Every sound. Every nuance. Every time.
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Movie: Back to the Future (1985 PG)
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
In 1985, teenager Marty McFly lives in Hill Valley, California, with his depressed alcoholic mother, Lorraine; his older siblings, who are professional and social failures; and his meek father, George, who is bullied by his supervisor, Biff Tannen. After Marty’s band fails a music audition, he confides in his girlfriend, Jennifer Parker, that he fears becoming like his parents despite his ambitions.
That night, Marty meets his eccentric scientist friend, Emmett “Doc” Brown, in the Twin Pines mall parking lot. Doc unveils a time machine built from a modified DeLorean, powered by plutonium he swindled from Libyan terrorists. After Doc inputs a destination time of November 5, 1955 (the day he conceived his time travel invention), the terrorists arrive unexpectedly and gun him down. Marty flees in the DeLorean, inadvertently activating time travel when reaching 88 miles per hour.
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Dustbowl Revival Live at The Bend Theater
2026-07-17 19:30 - 22:00 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
Get Ready for a Night of Roots Music in West Bend
Dustbowl Revival is coming to The Bend Theater on Friday, July 17, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The show runs from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. This is one night only, so grab your seats early.
If you love Americana, folk, soul, or roots music, this is your show. Dustbowl Revival has been making fans the old-fashioned way since 2008. They write songs that move you. They put on a show that gets you out of your seat.
Who Is Dustbowl Revival?
Dustbowl Revival is a seven-piece band from Los Angeles. Their sound mixes folk, bluegrass, brass, and soul into something all their own. Think front-porch storytelling meets a New Orleans street parade.
The band has earned big praise from Rolling Stone, Billboard, and NPR. You may have heard their songs on AAA radio over the past sixteen years.
Albums You Should Know

With A Lampshade On (2015) — A live album recorded mostly at the famous Troubadour in Los Angeles.
Dustbowl Revival (2017) — Their self-titled record, produced by Grammy winner Ted Hutt (Flogging Molly, Old Crow Medicine Show).
Is It You, Is It Me (2020) — Many fans call this their best work. It was produced by Sam Kassirer (Lake Street Dive, Josh Ritter).

What to Expect at the Show
Frontman Zach Lupetin started out as an award-winning playwright before music took over. You can hear that storytelling in every song. Each one feels like a short movie. The band weaves brass, strings, and three-part harmonies into songs that take on real-life stories.
See Them Live (Sneak Peek)
Here’s Dustbowl Revival performing live at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. This is the kind of energy you’ll feel on July 17.

Fan favorites like “Get Rid Of You” and the band’s newest single “The Truth” mix powerful messages with toe-tapping rhythm. Past shows have featured guest spots from artists like Keb’ Mo’.
Plan Your Visit to The Bend Theater
The Bend Theater is in downtown West Bend, Wisconsin. We are an easy drive from Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington County.

Address: 125 N Main St, West Bend, WI 53095
Parking: Hundreds of free parking spots within a short walk
Food and drinks: Great restaurants line Main Street
Show date: Friday, July 17, 2026
Showtime: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Good to Know Before You Go

Dancing is welcome at all shows at The Bend. Other guests may stand, move, or dance during the show.
All ticket sales are final.
Please have your ticket ready when you arrive.

Reserve Your Seats
Tickets start at $35.90. Seats go fast for shows like this. Book your spot today and join us for an unforgettable night of live music in West Bend.

Movie: Back to the Future II (1989 PG)
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need…. roads…
On October 26, 1985, Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown arrives unexpectedly in the DeLorean time machine. He persuades Marty McFly and his girlfriend, Jennifer Parker, to travel to the future with him and help their future children, with Biff Tannen witnessing their departure. Once they arrive in 2015, Doc incapacitates Jennifer, leaving her asleep in an alley to avoid letting her learn about her own future. Doc explains that their son Marty Jr. will be arrested for participating in a robbery with Biff’s grandson Griff, leading to a chain of events that destroys the McFly family.
Doc instructs Marty to switch places with the identical Marty Jr. and refuse Griff’s offer, but Griff goads Marty into a fight by calling him “chicken”, and a hoverboard chase ensues. Griff and his gang are arrested, saving Marty’s future children. Before rejoining Doc, Marty purchases an almanac containing the results of major sporting events from 1950 to 2000. Doc discovers it and warns Marty about profiting from time travel. Before Doc can adequately dispose of it, they are interrupted by the police, who have found Jennifer incapacitated and are taking her to her 2015 home. They pursue, as does an elderly Biff, who has overheard their conversation and retrieved the discarded almanac.

Hips Don't Lie - A Tribute to Shakira
2026-07-29 19:30 - 22:00 | WI
Angela Puerta is a seven-time MAMA Award winner, Wisconsin’s Most Influential Latino Leader 2024, and Best of Madison Latin Artist (2019 & 2020). A Colombian-born singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Madison, Wisconsin, Angela blends her deep Latin American roots with global influences to create an eclectic musical style she calls Latin Rock. Her sound draws from Alternative Rock, Rock en Español, Pop, Reggae, and a rich variety of Colombian and Latin American rhythms, including bambuco, merengue, and bolero.
Angela cites Shakira, Soda Stereo, Alanis Morissette, Janis Joplin, and Celia Cruz among her biggest inspirations, and her live performances are known for their energy, emotion, and cultural pride.
The choreography. The percussion. The hits.
Hips Don’t Lie: A Tribute to Shakira is delivering an entire night of live Shakira favorites – “Whenever, Wherever,” “Waka Waka,” and more – on our historic downtown West Bend stage.

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to 501(c)(3) Casa Guadalupe Multicultural Center. To learn more about this Washington County based nonprofit, visit: https://www.casaguadalupeonline.org/

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Angela Puerta es ganadora en siete ocasiones del premio MAMA, reconocida como la líder latina más influyente de Wisconsin 2024, y ganadora de Best of Madison como artista latina (2019 y 2020). Cantautora y guitarrista nacida en Colombia y radicada en Madison, Wisconsin, Angela fusiona sus profundas raíces latinoamericanas con influencias globales para crear un estilo musical ecléctico que ella denomina Rock Latino.
Su sonido incorpora elementos de rock alternativo, rock en español, pop, reggae y una rica variedad de ritmos colombianos y latinoamericanos, incluyendo bambuco, merengue y bolero.
Angela menciona a Shakira, Soda Stereo, Alanis Morissette, Janis Joplin y Celia Cruz entre sus mayores influencias, y sus presentaciones en vivo son conocidas por su energía, emoción y orgullo cultural.
La coreografía. La percusión. Los éxitos.
Hips Don’t Lie: Un Tributo a Shakira presenta una noche completa de música en vivo con los grandes éxitos de Shakira — “Whenever, Wherever”, “Waka Waka” y más — en nuestro histórico escenario del centro de West Bend. Empiece a planear su salida y reserve sus asientos mientras los mejores lugares aún están disponibles.
Una parte de la recaudación de la venta de entradas se donará a la organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) Casa Guadalupe Multicultural Center. Para obtener más información sobre esta organización con sede en el condado de Washington, visite: https://www.casaguadalupeonline.org/
Nota importante: Todas las ventas de boletos son finales.
Por favor, tenga su boleto listo al llegar.

Back to the Future III (1990 PG)
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
In November 1955, moments after witnessing Emmett “Doc” Brown disappear in his DeLorean, Marty McFly learns that Doc was sent 70 years in the past to 1885. Using information from Doc’s 1885 letter, Marty and the 1955 Doc find and repair the DeLorean so Marty can return to 1985. However, after finding it, Marty comes across a tombstone with Doc’s name, with the inscription stating that Doc was shot by Biff Tannen’s great-grandfather, Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen, six days after writing the letter.
Despite the letter’s warning, Marty travels back to September 2, 1885, to save Doc, arriving in the middle of a cavalry pursuit of Native Americans, but the car’s fuel line is damaged in the process. Chased by a bear, he is knocked out and found by his Irish-born great-great-grandparents Seamus and Maggie McFly, who allow him to stay for the night. The next morning, under the alias Clint Eastwood, Marty arrives in a newly founded Hill Valley but runs afoul of Buford and his gang. Buford tries hanging Marty but fails when Doc rescues him. Doc agrees to leave 1885 after learning his fate, but without gasoline, the DeLorean cannot reach its required 88 miles per hour (142 kilometers per hour). He thus proposes using a steam locomotive to push the DeLorean to that speed.
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Christopher Titus - July 31
2026-07-31 19:30 - 21:30 | WI
Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer.
As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. His wildly innovative multi-cam half hour Titus premiered to critical and audience acclaim on Fox, earning the show an Emmy nomination, while Titus himself received a WGA Award nomination for his writing. Following Titus, Christopher starred in ABC’s Big Shots, acting opposite Dylan McDermott, Michael Vartan and Josh Malina. He also starred in the NBC one-hour pilot, Future Tense and created and starred in the Bryan Cranston-directed pilot, Special Unit for Comedy Central. And he recently wrote, directed, and starred in a feature version of Special Unit which won the L.A. Film Award for Best Comedy Feature and the Hope Film Awards jury prize for Best Director.
Christopher has written and starred in ten 90-minute comedy specials, with several spending months on the Billboard Top 10 comedy chart. He recently released his tenth special, Carrying Monsters, a bookend companion piece to Norman Rockwell is Bleeding (his very first show and the source material for the Fox series). His podcast, The Armageddon Update/Titus Podcast has over 10 million downloads. During the worst days of the pandemic, he used his self-owned studio as a safe space to exec produce and direct specials for Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster and Everlast.
Christopher is currently touring his new show, Doomed to Repeat to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. With a take-no-prisoners wit and years of experience writing hilariously edgy and poignant comedy, Christopher Titus is a voice unlike any other.
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Christopher Titus - August 1st
2026-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | WI
Two Nights Only: Christopher Titus is also performing Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm. Saturday is selling fastest — grab your seats below.

Christopher Titus Live at The Bend Theater — Saturday, August 1
Stand-up comedian, writer, and Emmy-nominated creator Christopher Titus brings his Doomed to Repeat tour to The Bend Theater on Saturday, August 1 at 7:30pm. A take-no-prisoners voice in comedy for more than two decades, Titus delivers an unfiltered, sharply written night of stand-up that’s selling out clubs and theaters across the country.
Tickets start at $39.
About Christopher Titus
Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX, and Comedy Central. His wildly innovative multi-cam half hour Titus premiered to critical and audience acclaim on Fox, earning the show an Emmy nomination — and Titus himself a WGA Award nomination for his writing.
Following Titus, Christopher starred in ABC’s Big Shots opposite Dylan McDermott, Michael Vartan, and Josh Malina. He also starred in the NBC one-hour pilot Future Tense and created and starred in the Bryan Cranston-directed pilot Special Unit for Comedy Central. He recently wrote, directed, and starred in a feature version of Special Unit, which won the L.A. Film Award for Best Comedy Feature and the Hope Film Awards jury prize for Best Director.
Ten Specials and a Top-10 Comedy Chart Record
Christopher has written and starred in ten 90-minute comedy specials, with several spending months on the Billboard Top 10 comedy chart. His tenth special, Carrying Monsters, is a bookend companion piece to Norman Rockwell is Bleeding — his very first show and the source material for the Fox series. His podcast, The Armageddon Update / Titus Podcast, has over 10 million downloads. During the pandemic, he used his self-owned studio to exec produce and direct specials for Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster, and Everlast.
The Doomed to Repeat Tour
Christopher is currently touring his new show, Doomed to Repeat, to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. With a take-no-prisoners wit and years of experience writing hilariously edgy and poignant comedy, Christopher Titus is a voice unlike any other.
What to Expect
Expect a 90-minute set of unfiltered, politically sharp, deeply personal stand-up. Titus’s material spans family, politics, mental health, and the absurdity of modern American life — built on the same writing instincts that earned him an Emmy nomination and a Billboard chart presence. Recommended for mature audiences.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Show: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue: The Bend Theater, West Bend, Wisconsin
Tickets start at: $39
Also playing: Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm

Can’t Make Saturday?
Christopher Titus is also performing Friday, July 31 at The Bend Theater.
See July 31 Show Details

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LEGENDS! A Tri-County Music Revue Tour - August 8
2026-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 | WI
LEGENDS! ~ A Tri-County Music Revue Tour presented by Pankratz Arts Exchange, Inc.
PAE 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!
Founded 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).
PAE 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
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The Bend Sessions: Bill Volkert - Aug 10
2026-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | WI
The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series
August – November 2026
BILL VOLKERT
Cuba: Pearl of the Caribbean
Bill 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, Volkert continues to travel the world in search of birds and wild places with his wife, Connie — journeys that have taken them across six continents and produced sightings of nearly half of the world’s 10,000 bird species. He lives near the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and remains one of Wisconsin’s most sought-after nature speakers. In this program, Volkert shares stories and photography from his travels through Cuba, exploring its distinctive landscapes, wildlife and culture.
The 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.

Pages to Popcorn: A WB Library Community Read Event!
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 | WI
Pages to Popcorn: A Community Read Event!
In Partnership with the West Bend Community Memorial Library

Join Our Community Read: A Man Called One by Frederik Backman
After reading the book, participate in a brief group discussion followed by a FREE screening of the film adaptation at The Bend Theater. You can check out copies of the book in both English and Spanish at the library!
Otto Anderson is a grump who no longer sees purpose in his life following the loss of his wife. Otto is ready to end it all, but his final exit plans are interrupted when a lively young family moves next door, where he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol. She challenges him to see life differently, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world around. A heartwarming and funny story about love, loss and life, A Man Called Otto shows that family can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.
Doors open at 6pm

The Fabulous Thunderbirds: A Tribute to Chicago Blues
2026-08-13 19:30 - 22:00 | WI
Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds: A Tribute to Chicago Blues
with special guest Candy Cigarette
Harmonica Master Returns to His Musical Roots
Kim Wilson, the legendary harmonica virtuoso and frontman of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, is preparing for what may be his most personally meaningful tour yet. The upcoming “A Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour represents a homecoming of sorts for Wilson, who cut his teeth playing alongside the very architects of the Chicago blues sound during the genre’s golden era.
“That’s where I live,” Wilson says about Chicago blues. “This is what I love. It’s what I’ve always loved. Everything else that I do, I try and put that mojo on it.”
Early Immersion in the Scene
Wilson’s connection to Chicago blues runs deep, stretching back to his teenage years when he was fortunate enough to witness and learn from the masters themselves. “I was probably about 16 years old, maybe even 15,” Wilson recalls about when he first became aware of the Chicago blues scene. “All my friends were listening to that stuff and all those guys were coming in and playing live everywhere you can imagine.”
The young Wilson saw legends like Johnny Shines, Muddy Waters, George “Harmonica” Smith, and Jimmy Reed perform live. More remarkably, he got to play with them. “I played with Eddie Taylor when I was 18 or 19 years old. That’s about as Chicago blues as you can get,” he notes.
The Sound
What set Chicago blues apart from other regional styles was its distinctive mood and power. “Something about Chicago blues, those guys really knew how to set a mood,” Wilson explains. The migration of blues musicians from the rural South to Chicago created a unique fusion. “They take their district, their region, and they bring it to another city. And it morphs into a combination of a couple of things,” Wilson observes.
The urban environment demanded amplification, which fundamentally changed the sound. “These musicians performed in a lot of other places before they got to Chicago. They soaked up the different scenes across the country,” Wilson says. “Then they put those sounds through an amplifier. Because they were playing in bars. You can’t be heard otherwise.”
Chicago blues was also distinguished by its harmonica-driven sound, featuring legends like Little Walter, James Cotton, and Big Walter. “A lot of Chicago blues was built around the harmonica,” Wilson notes, explaining his natural gravitation toward the genre.
The Human Element
One aspect Wilson emphasizes about the Chicago blues masters is their approachability despite their legendary status. “They were just regular people. That was the thing,” he reflects. “People like Jimmy Rogers, I worked with him, and I love covering his stuff. But he was just a normal guy… with a lot of talent. The same with Muddy Waters, the originator of electric Chicago blues. I would go out to eat with him after a show and no one knew exactly who he was, but they knew he was somebody important. Even the king carried himself like a normal human being.”
This down-to-earth quality extended throughout the blues community. “Big stars, people like B.B. King, people like Bobby Blue Bland, they were still very normal people. That’s because they came from normal backgrounds. They came from having nothing to having a bit of something.”
A Musical Ecosystem
Wilson describes the Chicago blues scene as a thriving ecosystem where hundreds of clubs supported a vibrant community of musicians. “A lot of those guys rarely left the city. They were all playing clubs in Chicago. There were hundreds of them.” This concentration created an environment where musicians constantly pushed each other to excel.
The personal connections Wilson forged during this era remain vivid. “Literally it was like playing basketball with Michael Jordan every single time,” he says. “You’re playing with all your heroes. It was an incredible time to be alive.”
The Upcoming Tour
The “Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour will feature a mix of classic chestnuts and deeper cuts from the Chicago blues catalog. “There will be a lot more traditional songs in the set,” Wilson explains. “We haven’t decided exactly how we’re going to mix it up yet, but I’m hoping I can do this for a little while, to be honest with you.”
However, Wilson will maintain his traditional approach of not using set lists. “I prefer to let the energy of the crowd and the performance dictate the evening’s direction.”
Authenticity and Individual Voice
Wilson emphasizes the importance of individual expression within the blues tradition. “You have to do your own thing,” he insists. “When people come see me and they see this band, they know that they’re going to get something unique, even if it’s in that genre.”
This philosophy reflects something he learned from the masters themselves. “One great thing about these guys, that does not happen today very often, is they all have their own personality. They all have their own style. They all have their own delivery. They were all unique inside that musical genre.”
Looking Forward
As Wilson prepares to take audiences on this musical journey, he hopes fans will dig deeper into the music’s origins. “When you hear us doing stuff, certain songs, dig back to where the original came from. Find out who did it. You will probably end up owning everything they ever did, like I do.”
The “Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour promises to be more than just a series of concerts — it’s a master class in authenticity, delivered by someone who learned from the source and has spent decades perfecting his craft while maintaining his own distinctive voice within the tradition.
Candy Cigarette
Candy Cigarette delivers a blistering brand of raw, high-energy blues-rock, fueled by an unapologetic spirit that defies their age. Hailing from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, identical twins Isaac (bass/vocals) and Lucas Deitz (guitar/vocals), both 16, and drummer Evan Sterken, 18, have been igniting stages across the Midwest and beyond. Their sound, a potent blend of 70s rock giants like Led Zeppelin and the modern fire of Rival Sons, captivates audiences with electrifying live performances. Searing guitar riffs and blood harmonies, coupled with a thunderous rhythmic drive, create an undeniable sonic force. Having shared stages with acclaimed artists such as Blackberry Smoke, Jared James Nichols, and many more, Candy Cigarette has proven their ability to command any crowd. Their latest single, “REVOLUTION,” marks a powerful step forward, positioning Candy Cigarette as torchbearers for the future of rock and roll.
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Showtime D.Scott - Mr. Showtime - aka The Midnight Swinger
2026-08-14 19:30 - 22:00 | WI
America’s #1 Comedy Entertainer
Formerly known as the Midnight Swinger!
If you think you’ve seen it all, trust us, you haven’t seen anything yet!
What happens when you combine a former Underoos Underwear Model with a Guinness World Record holder, then add a dash of punk rock rebellion and a generous pinch of Gen X attitude? You get SHOWTIME D. SCOTT and his critically acclaimed show that has to be seen to be believed.
He’s Coming Home
Washington County, West Bend, Wisconsin, this one is PERSONAL. Long before the HBO specials, before the Sirius XM airplay, before the sold out theaters coast to coast, this man packed every room in your backyard under a different name: THE MIDNIGHT SWINGER. You remember him. You never forgot him. And on August 14 at The Bend Theater, the man behind the Midnight Swinger is finally coming back.
For Five years, the Midnight Swinger held an unusual distinction at The Bend Theater, he was the single most requested act we had never booked. Show after show, season after season, the name kept coming up. The one unicorn nobody could seem to find.
It took a longtime Bend Theater patron to finally make it happen. When that loyal customer urged our programming team to take a hard look at a comedian called SHOWTIME D. SCOTT, they started digging, and stopped cold when they realized what they’d found. There he was. The elusive MR. SHOWTIME, David Scott. The Midnight Swinger, all grown up and more electrifying than ever.
The unicorn had been found. And this August, he’s yours.
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Ueck: The Story of Baseball's Most Unlikely Legend - August 17
2026-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | WI
Ueck: The Story of Baseball’s Most Unlikely Legend
Screening at The Bend Theater August 17th, 18th, 19th & 22nd
Over a career that spanned more than six decades, Bob Uecker became one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in American sports. Known for his razor-sharp wit and relentless self-deprecating humor, Uecker transformed a modest career as a Major League backup catcher into an unlikely second act as a national comedian, actor, and legendary broadcaster. To generations of fans, he was simply “Mr. Baseball.”
Filmed over the final three years of his life with remarkable access, this intimate documentary captures Uecker as he reflects on the improbable journey that carried him from the dugouts of Major League Baseball to late-night television, Hollywood, and the broadcast booth of the Milwaukee Brewers – where his voice became synonymous with summer for fans across the Midwest.​​
The August 17th screening will be followed by a roundtable discussion with the film’s producer and filmmakers, along with a former Milwaukee Brewer with deep local ties. The evening is presented as part of THE BEND SESSIONS, West Bend’s community lecture series.
Beneath the jokes and tall tales lies a portrait of a uniquely American character whose humility, resilience, and love of the game made him far more than a punchline – he became a cultural institution.
Watch the Ueck Trailer Here
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Ueck: The Story of Baseball's Most Unlikely Legend - August 18
2026-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States

Ueck: The Story of Baseball's Most Unlikely Legend - August 19
2026-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States

Lorrie Morgan
2026-08-20 19:30 - 22:00 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States
She is undeniably one of the most eloquently emotive vocalists of modern times.
Lorrie 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.
“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.”
Morgan 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.
She 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.
“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.”
Recently 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.
She 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.
“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.”
Lorrie 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.
Morgan 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.
Her 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.
She 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.
Lorrie 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.
Morgan 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.
“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.”
In 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.
On the outside, Lorrie is very lighthearted. Still, on the inside, she carries a lot of pain. Singing is her therapy, she has said.
“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.
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LEGENDS! A Tri-County Music Revue Tour - August 21
2026-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States

Ueck: The Story of Baseball's Most Unlikely Legend - August 22
2026-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | WI

LEGENDS! A Tri-County Music Revue Tour - August 22
2026-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53095, United States

The Bend Sessions: Mark Meisner and Paige Geary - Aug 25
2026-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | WI
The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series
August – November 2026
MARK MEISNER & PAIGE GEARY
The Rise of Kwik Trip: Marketing & Social Media Explosion, Mastering COVID
Mark 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.
The 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.

The Avengers (2012 PG13)
2026-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
The Asgardian Loki encounters the Other, the representative of an extraterrestrial race known as the Chitauri. In exchange for obtaining the Tesseract, a powerful energy source of unknown potential, the Other promises to provide Loki with an army to conquer Earth. Nick Fury, director of the covert agency S.H.I.E.L.D., arrives at a remote research facility where astrophysicist Dr. Erik Selvig is leading a team studying the Tesseract. It suddenly activates and opens a portal, allowing Loki to reach Earth. Loki steals the Tesseract and uses his scepter to enslave Selvig and other agents, including Clint Barton, to aid him.

Justice League (2017 PG13)
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | WI
Steppenwolf and his legions of Parademons attempt to take over the Earth using the combined energies of the three Mother Boxes. The attempt is foiled by a unified alliance including the Olympian Gods, Amazons, Atlanteans, humanity, and extraterrestrial beings. The Mother Boxes are separated and hidden in different locations. Thousands of years later, Superman’s death following the battle with Doomsday reactivates the Boxes, attracting Steppenwolf again to Earth. He aims to gather the Boxes to form “The Unity”, which would instantly devastate Earth and terraform it into a copy of his homeworld.
Steppenwolf retrieves one Mother Box from Themyscira, prompting Queen Hippolyta to warn her daughter Diana. Diana joins Bruce Wayne in an attempt to unite other metahumans to their cause: Wayne goes after Arthur Curry and Barry Allen, while Diana locates Victor Stone. Bruce fails to persuade Arthur but finds Barry enthusiastic. Victor joins after his father Silas and other S.T.A.R. Labs employees are kidnapped by Steppenwolf, who is seeking the Mother Box protected by humanity.

The Bend Sessions: Ben Houle - Sept 1
2026-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | WI
The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series
August – November 2026
BEN HOULE
West Bend Sausage Plus Butcher’s Craft: Why Quality Still Matters, Understanding the Meat You Buy, Cuts, Grades, Bulk Buying & Buying Local
Ben 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.
The 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.

Cars (2006 G)
2026-09-05 13:00 - 15:00 | WI
Disney-Pixar Cars (2006 G)
In a world populated by anthropomorphic vehicles, the Dinoco 400 race marks the climax of the Piston Cup season. Heading into the event, retiring seven-time champion Strip “The King” Weathers, the cunning Chick Hicks, and the talented but arrogant rookie, Lightning McQueen, are all tied for the season points lead. Lightning is desperate to win and leave his unglamorous Rust-eze sponsorship for the prestigious Dinoco, and struggles with teamwork due to his self-centered attitude. At the end of the high-stakes race, Lightning squanders his lead by refusing to take a pit stop, causing his rear tires to blow out before he can win. The race ends in a three-way tie, setting the stage for a decisive race at the Los Angeles International Speedway in one week’s time. After the race, Lightning rushes through the night on the interstate to reach California inside his transport truck Mack. A mishap culminates in Lightning being stranded alone in the rundown desert town of Radiator Springs, Arizona. He inadvertently damages the main road, and is sentenced to a community service assignment: repaving the road under the supervision of the town’s judge, Doc Hudson, who is prejudiced against Lightning for being a race car.
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The Bend Sessions: Bill Volkert - Sept 8
2026-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | WI
The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series
August – November 2026
BILL VOLKERT
Birds of the Northern Kettle Moraine
Bill 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.
The 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.

A Jazz Tribute to Sting
2026-09-10 19:30 - 22:00 | WI
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
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