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SUMMARY:Tom Thakkar
DESCRIPTION:Tom Thakkar is a comedian you’ve seen on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon\,” “Comedy Central’s Stand Up Presents\,” “This Week at the Comedy Cellar\,” “CONAN\,” and as the host of Comedy Central’s “Stand Up with Tom Thakkar.” He spent the first half of 2020 writing sketches and jokes for SyFy’s “The Movie Show\,” and before that he was the co-host of “You Up with Nikki Glaser” on SiriusXM. Currently\, he hosts the podcast “Stand By Your Band\,” and when the world isn’t shut down by a pandemic\, he does stand up all around the country and all around New York as a regular at The Comedy Cellar\, Caroline’s on Broadway\, New York Comedy Club\, Stand Up New York\, and more. Other credits include: Just For Laughs\, Doug Loves Movies\, This Might Help with Matt Braunger\, Bridgetown Comedy Festival\, The Stand Up Show with Jon Dore\, and First Nations Comedy Experience. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! \nShow begins at approximately 7:30 PM
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/tom-thakkar/
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SUMMARY:Magnum Opus Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience Christmas through the classic masterpiece of Handel’s Messiah! Full Light is a two-act heartfelt professional ballet that is good for the whole family. Take in the exquisite beauty of the movement while celebrating the reason for the season!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/magnum-opus-ballet/
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SUMMARY:Skip Ewing Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Skip Ewing Christmas\nSkip Ewing is celebrating the holidays with a collection of original holiday songs and rearranged classics on Skip Ewing — Christmas.  Produced by Kyle Lehning and Ewing\, the tribute to the winter holidays mixes seasonal cheer with Ewing’s songwriting chops on seven tracks that include piano ballads (“Whenever Child is Born”)\, love songs (“Mr. Snowman”)\, an inventive take on “’Twas The Night Before Christmas” titled “Better Watch Out\,” and more. On “I’ll Be Home (An American Christmas)\,” Ewing honors the country’s military families by intermingling the bittersweet “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” with the patriotic “America the Beautiful.” The album also celebrates Christmas’ spiritual side with “Just A Kid\,” another Ewing original recorded years earlier by Kenny Chesney. \n“Christmas time is musically rich\,” says Ewing. “I feel fortunate and privileged to be able to record a Christmas album to offer new music that we also hope is musically rich. I want to make music that is lasting and meaningful and be able to do that until I can’t do it anymore.” \nThroughout his career\, Ewing has penned No. 1 smashes like Brian White’s “I’m Not Supposed to Love You Anymore\,” Diamond Rio’s “I Believe\,” Kenny Chesney’s “You Had Me From Hello\,” and Collin Raye’s “Love\, Me\,” in addition to pursuing his own career as an artist. \nOur featured opener of the evening\, The Sapsuckers\, write and perform original country/Americana songs that blend humor\, heartache\, and honky-tonk. \nWith an eclectic style that ranges from hillbilly roots to Nashville pop\, the songwriting team of Nikki Grossman and Joe Hart has developed a lively\, contemporary take on country music. Their creative lyrics\, catchy melodies\, and clever stage show have earned them a growing fanbase in the Midwest and beyond. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! \nShow begins at approximately 7:30 PM \n 
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/skip-ewing-christmas/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Bend Theater Presents: Hometown Christmas Ft. Nicolas Novaczyk\, Tim Schmidt and Dave Burkart
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Theater Presents: Hometown Christmas\nAll ticket sales directly support The Bend Theater’s nonprofit mission in our community. Our experience venue is the life blood of Downtown West Bend\, and we hope to share a night of music\, family\, and connections with the community we are so grateful for. Don’t miss this chance to share some holiday cheer and help us continue to be a community’s gathering place for all! \nNicholas Novaczyk\, The President of our historic theater is an original instrumental pianist\, and has spent 30 years writing original 88 keys of music. The basic grand piano at center stage reaches back to a simpler time in music and where the pin drop acoustics at The Bend will be on full display. \nTim Schmidt for the 2nd year in a row will grace The Bend Theater’s historic stage. Tim’s community and professional success leave us little room to introduce him. Known across the country for his entrepreneurial skills and gracious humble community building efforts\, he will bring his authentic soulful guitar/vocal presentations for all of us to enjoy. \nDave Burkart comes from music\, born with a guitar and a microphone waiting for him. Dave will bring his Minneapolis acoustic rock\, some holiday classics\, and a show that is real\, connected\, and nothing short of a must see. We last saw Dave at The Bend supporting Kat Perkins. We can’t wait for him to be back on our stage to sing classic covers\, holiday gems\, and some original surprises for us all! \nThere’s even more in store for the evening with special guest\, wine pulls\, and holiday decor you won’t want to miss! \nScott\, our creative beverage director\, will put his holiday-themed mixology skills to the test! He will also have a not-to-miss wine pull – stocked with anything from Boones Farm to Caymus! \nSpecial musical guests may be in the holiday spirit and join our Hometown Christmas! This is a night of family\, community and giving thanks for all that we have been blessed with in our very own hometown of West Bend. Join us on December 17th for a not-so-silent night. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! \nShow begins at approximately 7:30 PM
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-theater-presents-hometown-christmas-ft-nicolas-novaczyk-tim-schmidt-and-dave-burkart/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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SUMMARY:Classical Blast: Dark Side of the Yule
DESCRIPTION:Classical Blast’s Dark Side of the Yule: Christmas Meets Classic Rock\nChristmas Meets Classic Rock in Classical Blast’s live holiday concert\, Dark Side of the Yule\, performing musical selections by Pink Floyd\, The Beatles\, Simon & Garfunkel\, Joni Mitchell\, Cranberries\, Moody Blues\, Metallica\, Evanescence\, and others\, in a wholly new original way.  This stellar musical group mashes those famous hits with Christmas classics\, medieval carols\, and original holiday songs\, into a mind-blowing musical performance.  The musicianship of the Classical Blast members is nothing short of outstanding; as members have performed live and/or recorded with many top artists. \nNow on its 6th touring season\, Classical Blast’s Dark Side of the Yule concert provides audiences with such a unique\, new holiday experience that it has become a new holiday tradition for many over the years.  After experiencing Dark Side of the Yule\, the Christmas season will never be quite the same again! Is it Christmas\, is it rock\, is it pop\, is it traditional? It’s all of the above and more rolled into a series of musical stories that explore some of the holiday season’s darker themes. But don’t worry\, everyone sees the light by the end! \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! \nShow begins at approximately 7:30 PM
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/classical-blast-dark-side-of-the-yule/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Chicken Wire Empire
DESCRIPTION:Chicken Wire Empire returns to The Bend Theater\nBorn from the Wisconsin jamband scene\, Chicken Wire Empire began as a traditional bluegrass band. The band honed its traditional sound in 2014 with their debut album Chicken Wire Empire. With half of the group rooted in bluegrass\, and the other half steeped in jamband music\, a change occurred when CWE performed an Old & In The Way tribute show. A new sound was found in Milwaukee\, and Chicken Wire Empire joined the roster of high energy jamgrass happening across the nation.  This journey from traditional to progressive was documented by director Ross Monagle in the film ”All It Takes\,” premiering in 2016 at the Oriental Theatre in Milwaukee. Recorded and mixed by sound engineer Sam Donoghue\, the film follows the band around Wisconsin and includes performances in Milwaukee’s historic Riverside Theatre.  In 2018\, the band returned to the studio\, recording their sophomore album “What Moves Mountains” at Axis Recording Studios with engineer Vinny Millevolte and the mastering talents of Justin Perkins. With support from their family and friends\, What Moves Mountains was released January 1st of 2019. \nIn 2020\, as live shows were drying up\, the band turned to live-streaming\, and were featured showcase artists in virtual renditions of the IBMA and Folk Alliance International conferences. The band used their time to arrange and record an album with Minnesota songsmith Chris Castino (The Big Wu) at NeonBrown with Ryan Young (Trampled by Turtles) engineering. The album features guests Peter Rowan\, Sam Bush\, Jerry Douglas\, Andy Hall\, Tim O’Brien\, and Nick Forester. Entitled “Fresh Pickles\,” it was released in February 2022. \nChicken Wire Empire has been blessed to share the stage with renowned musicians Yonder Mountain String Band\, 30db\, The Big Wu\, Peter Rowan\, The Travelin’ McCourys\, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades\, and more.  With love from their local scene\, friends\, and families\, Chicken Wire Empire looks to the future\, with a goal to strengthen Wisconsin’s bluegrass scene\, and further the appreciation of acoustic music. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! \nShow begins at approximately 7:30 PM
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/chicken-wire-empire-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Stand Up Comedy: Chris Barnes ft. Rachel Mac
DESCRIPTION:When he was six years old\, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. In 1980\, he made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s\, a local nite club in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. Ever since then\, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest\, the South\, and the East Coast with his storming style of humor. \nBarnes can be best described as a high-energy comic that will take an audience and keep them laughing as he interprets his experiences of life. Barnes is also the man of many faces; his personality and facial expressions will bring an audience to life. Barnes has worked and laughed with such people as John Mendoza\, JJ Jimmy Walker\, Andrew Dice Clay\, Sinbad\, Bill Cosby\, and many others. It’s no surprise Barnes has become a national headliner\, working in such clubs as Dangerfield’s in New York City; Rascal’s in New Jersey; Zanies in Chicago; Chaplin’s in Detroit; Comedy Cafe in Milwaukee; and many others throughout the country. \nRachel Mac is a writer and comedian currently based in the Midwest after 8 years of performing in Los Angeles. She is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store and has been on Comedy Central’s Lights Out with David Spade\, both doing stand-up and as a panelist. Rachel worked as a writer for The Movie Show\, a late-night comedy sketch show on SyFy\, which stars two puppets. She co-wrote and co-starred in an instagram sitcom\, The MacBlakes. She is also\, for better or worse\, a middle school English teacher. \nDoors open 1 hour prior to  the show to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/stand-up-comedy-chris-barnes-ft-rachel-mac-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Stand Up Comedy: Chris Barnes ft. Rachel Mac
DESCRIPTION:When he was six years old\, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. In 1980\, he made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s\, a local nite club in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. Ever since then\, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest\, the South\, and the East Coast with his storming style of humor. \nBarnes can be best described as a high-energy comic that will take an audience and keep them laughing as he interprets his experiences of life. Barnes is also the man of many faces; his personality and facial expressions will bring an audience to life. Barnes has worked and laughed with such people as John Mendoza\, JJ Jimmy Walker\, Andrew Dice Clay\, Sinbad\, Bill Cosby\, and many others. It’s no surprise Barnes has become a national headliner\, working in such clubs as Dangerfield’s in New York City; Rascal’s in New Jersey; Zanies in Chicago; Chaplin’s in Detroit; Comedy Cafe in Milwaukee; and many others throughout the country. \nRachel Mac is a writer and comedian currently based in the Midwest after 8 years of performing in Los Angeles. She is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store and has been on Comedy Central’s Lights Out with David Spade\, both doing stand-up and as a panelist. Rachel worked as a writer for The Movie Show\, a late-night comedy sketch show on SyFy\, which stars two puppets. She co-wrote and co-starred in an instagram sitcom\, The MacBlakes. She is also\, for better or worse\, a middle school English teacher. \nDoors open 1 hour prior to  the show to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/stand-up-comedy-chris-barnes-ft-rachel-mac/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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