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SUMMARY:Movie: Back to the Future II (1989 PG)
DESCRIPTION:Roads? Where we’re going\, we don’t need…. roads… \nOn 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. \nDoc 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.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/movie-back-to-the-future-ii-1989-pg/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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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:Back to the Future III (1990 PG)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDespite 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. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/back-to-the-future-iii-1990-pg/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T220000
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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\nwith special guest Candy Cigarette \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. \nCandy Cigarette \nCandy 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. \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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SUMMARY:Movie: Top Gun (1986 PG)
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Navy Naval Aviator Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell and his Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) Lieutenant Junior Grade Nick “Goose” Bradshaw\, stationed in the Indian Ocean aboard USS Enterprise\, fly the F-14A Tomcat. During an interception with two hostile MiG-28s\, Maverick missile-locks on one\, while the other hostile locks onto Maverick’s wingman\, Cougar. Maverick drives it off\, but Cougar is so shaken that Maverick\, despite being low on fuel\, defies orders to land first\, so he can shepherd him back to the carrier. As a result\, Cougar resigns his commission\, and loses his opportunity to attend Top Gun\, the Naval Fighter Weapons School at Naval Air Station Miramar. Maverick and Goose are sent in his place by CAG “Stinger\,” but not without getting a reprimand for disobeying the landing order.
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CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T180000
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SUMMARY:The Avengers (2012 PG13)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-avengers-2012-pg13/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Justice League (2017 PG13)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSteppenwolf 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.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/justice-league-2017-pg13/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T150000
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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
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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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