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SUMMARY:Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel
DESCRIPTION:Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel is a truly authentic tribute band celebrating the best-selling duo of all time. With accurate musical renditions and precise vocal harmonies\, award-winning musicians Jeff Jablonski and Jeff Radi take the audience on a musical journey performing Simon and Garfunkel’s celebrated hits\, including selections from Paul Simon’s solo career. Don’t miss this unforgettable stage performance that is sure to transport you to a simpler place in time\, where heartfelt lyrics harmonize with the emotional music of this beloved duo. As a premier Simon and Garfunkel tribute band\, Jablonski and Radi recreate their magical stage performance\, bridging the gap from then and now with their own personal dynamic and passion for music. \n“The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel brought their pure magic to The Mars Theatre and we will never be the same! With heartfelt harmonies\, timeless melodies\, and moving arrangements\, the show didn’t just pay tribute-it transported our audience. It was truly an unforgettable evening that left our audience smiling\, swaying\, and singing along.” \n“Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel delivered a top-notch three performance run for our 244 seat theater. The patron reviews have been outstanding” Bryan B. – Executive Director\, Surfside Playhouse\, Cocoa Beach FL \n“Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel were an absolute pleasure to work with. The show delivered those sweet harmonies just as we had anticipated. We also enjoyed their addition of some widely and little-known facts about the band’s history. I would definitely have them at our venue again.” Tina M. – Director of The Marigold Auditorium\, Winterville GA
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/sounds-of-simon-garfunkel/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T221628Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Mack Comedy
DESCRIPTION:A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency)\, comedian Mary Mack is a favorite on radio shows and podcasts around the country including\, Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast\, The Bob and Tom Show\, and The Grand Ole Opry. Mary co-stars as Jesse in the Hulu cartoon Solar Opposites by the creators of Rick and Morty. She’s appeared in Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival\, HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards\, San Francisco’s Sketchfest\, and the Dry Bar comedy series. \nMack’s television credits include Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham\, TBS’ Conan\, Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force\, Fox’s Golan the Insatiable\, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing\, Last Call with Carson Daly\, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. When not touring\, Mary spends way too much time and money working on her vintage camper in the woods of Northern Wisconsin. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/mary-mack-comedy/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071128
CREATED:20260211T042428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T042520Z
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SUMMARY:Headley Grange (formerly No Quarter)
DESCRIPTION:In September 1998\, No Quarter\, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience was brought together in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. Bound and determined to create the most mesmerizing and accurate portrayal of the band\, each individual member was selected to portray both the presence\, sound and playing styles of Robert Plant\, Jimmy Page\, John Bonham\, and John Paul Jones. Together they pay homage with its powerful and unmistakable Led Zeppelin sound. Since its formation\, No Quarter has played a number of performances. Their outstanding reputation and following has also kept the band in demand. If you missed Led Zeppelin live in the 70’s or are looking for a great chance to relive the Music\, Magic and Mystery of Zeppelin\, you must experience No Quarter. The sound and visual effects will astound you and bring you back to the “Hammer of Gods” career (from 1968-1980).
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/headley-grange-formerly-no-quarter/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071128
CREATED:20260217T161930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T191705Z
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SUMMARY:Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway & Loretta 2026
DESCRIPTION:Twitty & Lynn return to The Bend with a heartfelt tribute to their grandparents: \nConway Twitty & Loretta Lynn\nThere’s a moment right at the very beginning of any Twitty & Lynn show that affords country music fans the chance to look back in time. Just after the band has played the signature intro to “Louisiana Woman\, Mississippi Man\,” Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn shoot each other a glance that summons the electrifying chemistry of their grandparents: Tre is the grandson of Conway Twitty\, Tayla is the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn. \nTwitty & Lynn — and their internationally popular show “A Salute to Conway & Loretta” — aren’t impersonators. Tre doesn’t groom Seventies sideburns and perm his hair; Tayla doesn’t mimic her grandmother’s mannerisms. Rather\, they are onstage celebrating country music\, the lost art of duet singing\, and the two beloved icons they refer to as “Poppy” and “Memaw.” \nDisclaimer: Dancing is permitted during all shows at The Bend Theater. By attending\, you acknowledge that audience members may stand\, move\, and dance during performances. Enjoy the music and embrace the energy!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/twitty-lynn-a-salute-to-conway-loretta-2026/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T154104Z
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SUMMARY:The Bend Theater Presents: 2026 Music On Main Block Party - May 28
DESCRIPTION:THE BEND PRESENTS: MUSIC ON MAIN BLOCK PARTY\nThursday\, May 28\, 2026 | Downtown West Bend\, Outside the Bend Theater\nSummer begins with a bang as The Bend Theater Presents proudly joins forces with the Downtown West Bend Association and the City of West Bend to launch the highly anticipated 2026 Music on Main Summer Concert Series! \nJoin us for our FREE season-opening block party that will transform Main Street into the ultimate celebration of music\, community\, and summer vibes. \nFEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCES BY: \nSPICY TIE BAND – Closing out the night with their signature high-energy set that blends infectious rhythms and crowd-pleasing favorites guaranteed to keep you dancing! \nFOO FOO DOLLS TRIO – Kicking off the festivities with a plunge back into the 90s\, setting the perfect tone for an unforgettable evening. \nEVENT DETAILS: \n\nDate: Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\nOpening Show Entertainment: 5:00 PM\nMain Stage Performances: 6:30 PM\nLocation: Main Street\, Downtown West Bend\, Outside the Bend Theater\n\nAdmission: FREE and open to all!\nBring your friends\, family\, and dancing shoes for this community celebration! Enjoy fantastic music\, delicious food and beverages\, and the vibrant atmosphere that makes The Bend Presents series the highlight of summer. \nMADE POSSIBLE BY:\nSpotlight Sponsor: Westbury Bank\nEncore Sponsor: Green Bay Packers Foundation\nRock Star Sponsor: Horicon Bank\nRock Star Sponsor: Sommer’s Automotive\nLibation Sponsor: Hanson & Co. Real Estate \nA special collaboration between The Bend Theater\, Downtown West Bend Association\, and the City of West Bend \nDon’t miss the summer event everyone will be talking about!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-theater-presents-2026-music-on-main-block-party-may-28/
CATEGORIES:Free,Live Events,Open House
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T213000
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SUMMARY:Caroline Rhea
DESCRIPTION:Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress\, best known for her role as “Hilda Spellman” from the hit series ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ and her numerous comedy specials on HBO\, Comedy Central and Showtime. \nShe voices the Mom\, “Linda Flynn Fletcher” on Disney’s hit series\, Phineas and Ferb. She has starred in many films including Hallmark’s A Mrs. Miracle Christmas as Mrs. Miracle and most recently she has a recurring role on NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez. She has hosted her own talk show and has been a regular panelist on the game shows\, Funny You Should Ask\, Match Game\, Name that Tune and Hollywood Squares. \nShe performed this year in Scotland at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival\, and recently filmed her 7th comedy special at the Sydney Opera House. Caroline tours comedy clubs throughout the world and still makes time for hosting and serving as an auctioneer for numerous charities. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nThis show is 18+
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/caroline-rhea/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071128
CREATED:20260315T011034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T201829Z
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SUMMARY:Substitute - Tales from the Who & Shattered - A Stones Anthology
DESCRIPTION:Substitute – Tales from the Who & Shattered – A Stones Anthology\nFor more than two decades\, Substitute: Tales From The Who has delivered the hits and more to a variety of festivals\, including Summerfest\, and venues across the United States. A tribute to one of the most prolific and influential rock bands in history\, the band’s reputation has been built on high-energy performances and an unrivaled commitment to artistic integrity. From Baba O’Reilly and Love\, Reign O’er Me to Pinball Wizard and Won’t Get Fooled Again\, Substitute brings legends to life. \nFor over 20 years Shattered\, Milwaukee’s premier Rolling Stones cover band\, has delivered the sound\, vibe and energy of The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band. From clubs and private parties to the biggest music festivals\, the lads are commited to preserving the legacy of The Rolling Stones and sharing their music with generations of fans. \nDoors\, bar & concessions open at 6pm\, show begins at 7pm. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/substitute-tales-from-the-who-shattered-a-stones-anthology/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T220000
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CREATED:20260313T170136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T170241Z
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SUMMARY:Duran Decade 2026
DESCRIPTION:Duran Decade\nA Tribute to Duran Duran\nMade up of members of Wisconsin’s biggest bands- London USA\, Bon Ton Society\, Sweet Tarts and Mirage- Decade brings you the sights\, sounds and experience of Duran Duran.  Covering their music catalog from the early days to recent hits\, Duran Decade has faithfully re-created the songs you love and presents to you an upbeat\, lively\, concert-style event you won’t want to miss!  You and your friends will be instantly transported back to the days of your youth! \nLearn more about the band at DuranTributeBand.com! \nDoors\, bar & concessions open at 6:30pm. Show begins at 7:30pm. \n**All ticket sales are final. \nDisclaimer: Dancing is permitted during all shows at The Bend Theater. By attending\, you acknowledge that audience members may stand\, move\, and dance during performances. Enjoy the music and embrace the energy!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/duran-decade-2026/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T200000
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SUMMARY:Movie: Clueless (1995 PG13)
DESCRIPTION:Cher Horowitz\, a stylish\, popular\, and good-natured teenager\, lives in a Beverly Hills mansion with her wealthy father\, Mel\, a gruff litigator; her mother died during a liposuction procedure when Cher was a baby. She attends Bronson Alcott High School with her best friend Dionne Davenport\, also stylish and from a wealthy family. Dionne has a long-term relationship with popular student Murray Duvall\, though Cher believes Dionne should be dating more mature men. Josh Lucas\, the socially conscious son of Mel’s ex-wife from a brief marriage\, visits Cher and her father during a break from college. When Cher points out that they have not been linked by marriage for more than five years\, Mel replies that he divorced his wife\, not his stepson. Cher playfully mocks Josh’s idealism while Josh teases Cher for her vanity\, superficiality\, and selfishness. \nInitially receiving poor grades on her report card\, Cher renegotiates those with her more lenient teachers but cannot budge the hard-grading Mr. Hall. To soften him up\, Cher orchestrates a romance between teachers Mr. Hall and the awkward Miss Geist. As a result\, Hall relaxes his standards\, allowing Cher to renegotiate the grade. After seeing the teachers’ newfound happiness\, Cher becomes enthusiastic about doing good deeds. Cher’s father professes that he is prouder of her negotiation skills than if she had actually earned her grades. \nPlease note that all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/movie-clueless-1995-pg13/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071128
CREATED:20260327T195503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T202442Z
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SUMMARY:Ty Herndon
DESCRIPTION:Ty Herndon has lived a life and career of extreme highs and lows and celebrates a critical milestone in country music as his record-breaking debut single “What Mattered Most” turns thirty in 2025. Between 1995 and 2002\, Herndon charted 17 singles\, including his three number ones and seventeen top 10 hits\, such as “I Want My Goodbye Back\,” “Loved Too Much\,” “A Man Holdin’ On (To a Woman Lettin’ Go)” and “Hands of a Working Man.” He topped the charts in 1996 with the single “Living in a Moment” and again in 1998 with “It Must Be Love.” \nHerndon burst onto the country music scene and made his chart debut in 1995 with “What Mattered Most\,” which became his first No. 1 song and garnered a Song of the Year award (Music Row Magazine). It was also the title track to his first album\, which debuted on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and had the biggest first-week shipment in the history of Epic Records Nashville. \nBetween 1995 and 2002\, Herndon charted 17 singles\, including his three No.1s and numerous top 10 hits\, such as “I Want My Goodbye Back\,” “Loved Too Much\,” “A Man Holding On\,” and “Hands of a Working Man.” He topped the charts in 1996 with the single “Living in a Moment” and again in 1998 with “It Must Be Love.” \nGrammy-nominated and Dove Award winning\, Ty’s voice is stronger than it’s ever been\, and he’s using it to make a difference. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/ty-herndon/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T213000
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CREATED:20260318T230800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T165956Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Tom Arnold is an actor\, writer\, and comedian with a career spanning over forty years\, appearing in hundreds of hours of television and over one hundred and fifty films. He is best known for roles on Roseanne\, True Lies\, Nine Months\, The Stupids\, Carpool\, McHale’s Navy\, Big Bully\, Austin Powers\, and Soul Plane. He has hosted Saturday Night Live four times\, has had three HBO specials\, and starred in four sitcoms. Tom has won a Golden Globe\, a Humanitas Award\, and a Peabody Award\, and has appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show\, Howard Stern\, and was a co-host on “The Best Damn Sports Show Period.”  \nCurrently\, he appears in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new Netlflix series FUBAR and most recently finished directing his first feature film. Tom is a single dad with a 12-year-old son\, 9-year-old daughter\, and 4 ex-wives. He’s been stabbed\, arrested naked\, and charged for kidnapping a Peter Criss impersonator.  \nHis current stand-up comedy tour\, aptly titled ‘My Crazy X-Wife’\, currently spans across the country with fifty cities and counting. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/tom-arnold/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T200000
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SUMMARY:Movie: Transformers (2007 PG13)
DESCRIPTION:The planet Cybertron was ravaged by a civil war between two Transformer factions — the Autobots\, led by Optimus Prime\, and the Decepticons\, led by Megatron. Both search for a lost artifact called the AllSpark\, a cube-like object that is the source of all Cybertronian life\, to win the war. The Autobots want to find the AllSpark to rebuild Cybertron and end the war\, while the Decepticons want to use it to conquer the universe. Megatron found the AllSpark on Earth\, but crash-landed in the Arctic Circle and was frozen in the ice. Captain Archibald Witwicky and his crew of explorers stumbled upon Megatron in 1897. Captain Witwicky accidentally activates Megatron’s navigational system\, causing his eyeglasses to be imprinted with the coordinates of the AllSpark’s location. Sector 7\, a secret U.S. government organization\, discovers the AllSpark in the Colorado River and builds the Hoover Dam around it to mask its energy emissions. The still-frozen Megatron is transported into the facility and is reverse engineered to advance human technology. \nIn the present day\, the Decepticons — Blackout\, Scorponok\, Frenzy\, Barricade\, Starscream\, Bonecrusher and Brawl — have landed on Earth and assumed the disguise of Earth vehicles and electronics. Blackout and Scorponok attack the U.S. SOCCENT military base in Qatar and try to hack into the U.S. military network to find the location of Megatron and the AllSpark\, but their mission is thwarted when the base staff severs the network cable connections. While Blackout wrecks the rest of the base\, Captain William Lennox\, Sergeant Robert Epps\, and their small group of survivors with photographic evidence of the robots escape the destruction. They are pursued by Scorponok\, but he is repelled by air strikes. In the process\, Lennox’s team discovers that the only effective weapons against the Transformers’ armor are high-heat sabot rounds. After Blackout’s failure\, Frenzy infiltrates Air Force One to hack into the military network and\, in doing so\, plants a virus. He finds the map imprinted on Archibald’s glasses\, which is owned by his descendant\, Sam Witwicky\, leading him and Barricade to begin tracking Sam’s location in Los Angeles. \nPlease note that all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/movie-transformers-2007-pg13/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071128
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SUMMARY:Electric Avenue - The 80s MTV Experience
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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. \nElectric 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. \nAs artists\, the musicians in Electric Avenue have had a hand in the sale of over 15 million albums worldwide. \nIf 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. \nEvery sound. Every nuance. Every time. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/electric-avenue-the-80s-mtv-experience/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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SUMMARY:Movie: Back to the Future (1985 PG)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThat 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.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/movie-back-to-the-future-1985-pg/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T220000
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SUMMARY:Hips Don't Lie - A Tribute to Shakira
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAngela 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.  \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your ticket ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/hips-dont-lie-a-tribute-to-shakira/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Fabulous Thunderbirds: A Tribute to Chicago Blues
DESCRIPTION:Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds: A Tribute to Chicago Blues \nHarmonica Master Returns to His Musical Roots \nKim 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. \n“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.” \nEarly Immersion in the Scene \nWilson’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.” \nThe 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.  \nThe Sound  \nWhat 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. \nThe 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.” \nChicago 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. \nThe Human Element \nOne 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.” \nThis 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.” \nA Musical Ecosystem \nWilson 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. \nThe 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.” \nThe Upcoming Tour \nThe “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.” \nHowever\, 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.” \nAuthenticity and Individual Voice \nWilson 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.” \nThis 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.” \nLooking Forward \nAs 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.” \nThe “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. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-fabulous-thunderbirds-a-tribute-to-chicago-blues/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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SUMMARY:Showtime D.Scott - Mr. Showtime - aka The Midnight Swinger
DESCRIPTION:America’s #1 Comedy Entertainer \nFormerly known as the Midnight Swinger!\nIf you think you’ve seen it all\, trust us\, you haven’t seen anything yet! \nWhat 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. \nHe’s Coming Home\nWashington 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. \nFor 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. \nIt 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. \nThe unicorn had been found. And this August\, he’s yours. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/mr-showtime/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071128
CREATED:20260327T173826Z
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SUMMARY:Andy Gross - 1:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Andy Gross 1:00pm Show – All Ages\nAndy Gross is a high-energy comedy-magic headliner known for blending stand-up\, jaw-dropping magic\, and next-level ventriloquism into one nonstop show. His viral videos have amassed over one billion views worldwide\, making them some of the most widely shared and recognized magic videos online. His hit Amazon Prime comedy special Are You Kidding Me? continues to build new and loyal fans around the globe. \nBest known for his unbelievable voice-throwing ability\, sharp timing\, and audience interaction\, Andy delivers a smart\, funny\, and unforgettable live experience that drives strong word-of-mouth and repeat business. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/andy-gross-1pm/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071128
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SUMMARY:Andy Gross - 7:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Andy Gross 7:30pm Show – 18+\nAndy Gross is a high-energy comedy-magic headliner known for blending stand-up\, jaw-dropping magic\, and next-level ventriloquism into one nonstop show. His viral videos have amassed over one billion views worldwide\, making them some of the most widely shared and recognized magic videos online. His hit Amazon Prime comedy special Are You Kidding Me? continues to build new and loyal fans around the globe. \nBest known for his unbelievable voice-throwing ability\, sharp timing\, and audience interaction\, Andy delivers a smart\, funny\, and unforgettable live experience that drives strong word-of-mouth and repeat business. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/andy-gross-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T193000
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SUMMARY:Peter Antoniou - Psychic Comedian 2026
DESCRIPTION:America’s Got Talent & Las Vegas Headlining Mentalist Peter Antoniou\n“You are a wizard.” – Simon Cowell\nFrom a childhood fascination with a simple tarot deck to the stages of the world\, Peter Antoniou has built a career on turning the impossible into unforgettable theatre. \nGuided by his fortune-telling aunt\, Peter honed his mind-reading skills learning from tarot readers\, psychics\, wizards\, magicians\, hypnotists\, profilers\, and psychologists all with the childhood goal of being recruited by the X-Men. \nOver the last 18 years he has toured internationally performing for sold out theatre crowds\, blue chip companies\, and royalty. You might’ve seen him as a headliner in Las Vegas\, having performed at the Venetian and Mirage\, as well as hosting the America’s Got Talent show at the Luxor after his great performance on the show. He also has appeared on TV and radio across the country\, touring his comedy show to sell-out crowds. \nToday\, his performances weave together razor-sharp comedy\, profound audience connection\, and stunning moments that give you the experience of being in an episode of The Twilight Zone. \n*All ticket sales are final
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/peter-antoniou-psychic-comedian-2025/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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