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SUMMARY:Stand Up Comedy: Aaron Weber
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up Comedy: Aaron Weber\nAaron is a standup comedian based in Nashville\, TN. He is a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry\, making his debut in 2019 at the age of twenty-seven. Aaron is the youngest standup comedian ever to step into the Opry circle. Later that year\, he made his television debut on the Opry’s Circle Network\, hosting two episodes of Stand Up Nashville. In 2021\, Aaron was named a “New Face” at the prestigious Just For Laughs comedy festival. \nYou can hear Aaron on The Nateland Podcast with Nate Bargatze and Brian Bates. Every week\, the three Nashville-based comedians tackle important world issues like animals\, calendars\, and Rhode Island. \nBorn and raised in Montgomery\, Alabama\, Aaron graduated from Notre Dame in 2014 and still owes them thousands of dollars. He promises to pay them back when they win a National Championship. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/stand-up-comedy-aaron-weber/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:SNL Movie Series: Caddyshack (1980 - R)
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Theater’s SNL Movie Series 3/8/2023 featured film:\nCaddyshack (1980 – R)\nDanny Noonan (Michael O’Keefe)\, a teen down on his luck\, works as a caddy at the snob-infested Bushwood Country Club to raise money for his college education. In an attempt to gain votes for a college scholarship reserved for caddies\, Noonan volunteers to caddy for a prominent and influential club member (Ted Knight). Meanwhile\, Danny struggles to prepare for the high pressure Caddy Day golf tournament while absorbing New Age advice from wealthy golf guru Ty Webb (Chevy Chase). \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/snl-movie-series-caddyshack-1980-r/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Them Coulee Boys
DESCRIPTION:Back by Popular Demand: The Bend welcomes Them Coulee Boys back to our historic stage!\nThem Coulee Boys craft a brand of Americana that blends folk\, punk\, bluegrass\, and rock & roll. They sing their conversational songs in 4 part harmony\, often with a banjo stomp and rhythm section punch that drives the audience onto the dance floor and into community. Their trusty van has propelled them thousands of miles across the country and into the hearts of strangers\, who tend to leave each show as family. \nSoren Staff and Beau Janke—co-founders of folk/rock/Americana outfit Them Coulee Boys—met as counselors at a bible camp in northern Wisconsin in 2011. Having both grown up amidst a stretch of glacial melt-carved river valleys in the upper Midwest\, otherwise known by French fur trappers as coulees\, they became fast friends. Camp counselors actually coined the name “them coulee boys” as a way to refer to the constant companions\, more often than not with instruments in hand. Soren’s little brother\, Jens\, joined the crew on mandolin at camp in 2012\, and since\, both Neil Krause on bass and Staš Hable on drums have helped to grow the band into the rollicking outfit it is today. \n“from pure and genuine ballads to a leaping\, countrified take on rock and roll” 2021 marks the release of their fourth record\, Namesake\, a ten-song collection that spans from pure and genuine ballads to a leaping\, countrified take on rock and roll. Singles from the recording have premiered via The Bluegrass Situation\, Ditty TV\, and Live for Live. Twangville readers dubbed the record “Best New Release”. \nNamesake was recorded at The Hive in the band’s hometown of Eau Claire\, WI. The album was produced by Grammy-winner Brian Joseph who has worked with the likes of Paul Simon\, Sufjan Stevens\, Ani Difranco\, and The Indigo Girls\, and earned his Grammy producing and engineering Bon Iver’s Bon Iver. Taking inspiration from the intimate nature of The Hive after a long period of quarantine\, Namesake feels familiar—like old friends with no need for small talk. There are moments of power and punch\, balanced with intimacy only felt between the ones we love. \nNamesake finds Them Coulee Boys following a new trajectory\, combining their signature take on folk-grass and Americana with comfort on electric instruments and playing rock and roll. The record lives and breathes. It’s both intimate and bombastic. It’s the sweet aunt who makes delicious pies and the wiley uncle who’s not afraid to hit a bit of the hooch. At the bottom is the acceptance that comes with family and old friends; none of us are perfect\, but there’s enough love out there to make up for it. \nMore About Them Coulee Boys: \nWith four full-length albums and an EP behind them\, including 2019’s Die Happy (produced by Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett on Lo-HiRecords) and 2021’s Namesake (produced by Grammy winner Brian Joseph)\, the band has garnered international attention and earned press in American Songwriter\, Ditty TV\, Folk Alley\, and The Bluegrass Situation\, as well as tours with Trampled By Turtles and a spot on the songwriter’s Cayamo Cruise. In 2020\, they were named Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Band to Watch. In 2021\, they won Bluegrass/Americana Band of the Year by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry. \nFor all things Them Coulee Boys\, please visit themcouleeboys.com. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/them-coulee-boys/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:SNL Movie Series: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997 - PG-13)
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Theater’s SNL Movie Series 3/15/2023 featured film:\nAustin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997 – PG-13)\nSpoof of 1960s spy films\, in which cryogenically preserved secret agent Austin Powers (Mike Myers) is revived in the present day. Once synonymous with style\, Powers soon realizes that his vocabulary\, fashion sense\, and attitude toward women are hopelessly out of date. He enlists the help of a decidedly modern woman to help him adjust to the 1990s and vanquish his old adversary\, Dr Evil. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/snl-movie-series-austin-powers-international-man-of-mystery-1997-pg-13/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:VIP Meet & Greet Experience w/ Maddie Poppe
DESCRIPTION:VIP Meet & Greet Experience with Maddie Poppe\n***PLEASE NOTE: The Meet & Greet Experience tickets are sold separately from the tickets to her performance.  If you would like to purchase a ticket to Maddie Poppe’s concert at The Bend Theater\, please visit this ticketing link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/maddie-poppe-ft-special-guest-genevieve-he-tickets-120853. \nThe Bend is proud to present this unique opportunity to meet 2018’s American Idol winner\, Maddie Poppe\, at The Bend Theater. Meet and Greet will take place at approximately 4 PM. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the Meet & Greet experience. \nREMINDER: Purchasing a ticket to this meet and greet does NOT include a ticket to her performance. If you would like to attend the VIP Meet & Greet AND her concert at The Bend Theater\, you will need to purchase a ticket for both separately.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/vip-meet-greet-experience-w-maddie-poppe/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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SUMMARY:Maddie Poppe ft. special guest Genevieve Heyward
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Welcomes American Idol Winner Maddie Poppe\nft. special guest Genevieve Heyward\nUnless you’ve experienced it firsthand\, there’s no way to understand just how dramatically instant fame can mess with your head. Maddie Poppe went through all kinds of emotions — from elation to self-doubt — after winning American Idol in 2018\, releasing her debut album Whirlwind the following year\, and then ultimately watching in amazement as many of the people in her creative orbit dropped away.  Despite the momentum from a pair of hit singles\, “Made You Miss” and “Not Losing You\,” Maddie found herself alone\, and her future as an artist uncertain. \n“There were so many times I felt I had the rug pulled out from under me. Like the minute any momentum had built up\, it came crumbling back down. From losing team members to seeing\ncrucial opportunities fall through\, I found myself feeling so helpless and thinking\, ‘How am I going to do this on my own?’ It felt like I was standing at the bottom of a mountain I was too afraid to climb\,” Maddie says. “It took some time\, but I finally realized I didn’t have a choice\, my fate was in my own hands. I had to face my fears\, rise above. \nThe Iowa native\, who captured the attention of fans with her folksy singer-songwriter style\, did exactly that by giving herself the grace to evolve. While Maddie\, now 24\, can still very much\nbowl over a crowd with only her honeyed voice and acoustic guitar\, she’s upped her game by tapping into a modern sound that blends R&B\, pop\, and Americana\, and by committing herself to writing her own songs.  On her irresistible new single “One That Got Away\,” Maddie writes about the dissolution of a friend’s longtime relationship\, predicting that the guy who foolishly dumped her will realize he threw away something great. But the song — a soulful jam with shades of Bruno Mars and Maroon 5 — can also be seen as a commentary on Maddie’s own experience in the music industry. \n                                                                                                                                                                                                 \nSince she can remember\, Wisconsin based singer-songwriter Genevieve Heyward has grown up with music in her life. Adept at both guitar and piano\, she writes her songs based on raw emotion and relatable experiences that cuts through with melody and sultry tone. Straight out of school\, she dove head first into music: touring nationally and internationally\, either by herself\, with her band\, or with other well renowned artists. She has released numerous records throughout her career and doesn’t plan on stopping. Her music has hints of indie folk\, bedroom pop and indie piano pop\, all tied in with her own spin and topped off with a unique and rich voice. Her songs and performing style incorporates humor and connection\, making the audience feel heard and immersed. \nAfter releasing her first album before graduating high school\, “It’s Not Like Anyone’s Listening”\, she went on to tour through the United States by herself or with other artists. She then released her second Ep\, “The River” in 2019 at Painted Recordings. While recording and writing\, she toured across the United States in Tennessee\, California\, Texas\, Vermont\, and eventually headed overseas where she did her first headlining European tour through Norway accompanied by a band. After returning she released her latest album\, “The Norway EP”\, which she had the opportunity to record in Scandinavia. Now she is currently working on her next project and planning on getting back to the road. \n                                                                                                                                                                                                 \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/maddie-poppe-ft-special-guest-genevieve-heyward/
LOCATION:The Bend Theater\, 125 N. Main Street\, West Bend\, WI\, 53095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Kettle Moraine Symphony Presents: Desserts\, Drinks and Diversions
DESCRIPTION:This fundraiser concert will have an audience-pleasing potpourri of small ensembles of strings\, woodwinds\, brass and percussion – our players playing their favorite music. Meet the players\, and ask them all your questions in a brief Q&A after each performance. Enjoy beverages (cash bar) paired with desserts in a cocktail party atmosphere. \nKettle Moraine Symphony is a regional orchestra founded in 1968 in West Bend\, whose approximately 60 members come from 20 different communities in the Kettle Moraine area.\nDoors open at 6:30 PM. Come early to enjoy a drink and dessert before seeing the KMS players take The Bend’s historic stage.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/kettle-moraine-symphony-presents-desserts-drinks-and-diversions-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:SNL Movie Series: Tommy Boy (1995 - PG-13)
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Theater’s SNL Movie Series 3/22/2023 featured film:\nTommy Boy (1995 – PG-13)\nAfter his beloved father (Brian Dennehy) dies\, dimwitted Tommy Callahan (Chris Farley) inherits a near-bankrupt automobile parts factory in Sandusky\, Ohio. His brand new stepmother\, Beverly (Bo Derek)\, wants to cash out and close\, but Tommy’s sentimental attachment to his father’s employees spurs him to make one last-ditch effort to find someone who will buy their products. With his father’s tightly wound assistant\, Richard (David Spade)\, in tow\, Tommy hits the road to scare up some new clients. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/snl-movie-series-tommy-boy-1995-pg-13/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:SNL Movie Series: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004 - PG-13)
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Theater’s SNL Movie Series 3/23/2023 featured film:\nAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004 – PG-13)\nHotshot television anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) welcomes upstart reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) into the male-dominated world of 1970s broadcast news — that is\, until the talented female journalist begins to outshine Burgundy on air. Soon he grows jealous\, begins a bitter feud with Veronica and eventually makes a vulgar slip on live TV that ruins his career. However\, when an outrageous story breaks at the San Diego Zoo\, Ron may get a chance to redeem himself. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to pick your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/snl-movie-series-anchorman-the-legend-of-ron-burgundy-2004-pg-13/
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T213000
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SUMMARY:Stand Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow ft. Matthew Torkelson
DESCRIPTION:Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix\, now based in Los Angeles\, and is one of the newest cast members on Saturday Night Live! Michael was just one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural ‘Netflix Introducing…’ next stars of comedy showcase at the Netflix is a Joke Festival. He was also selected as one of TBS’s ‘Comics To Watch’ at the New York Comedy Festival\, and went on to make his late night debut on “CONAN.”  He was a favorite on NBC’s comedy talent series “Bring The Funny.” Michael performs all around LA\, as well as festivals and clubs around the country. \nOur featured opener for this show is Matt Torkelson. He is a standup comedian from Merrill\, Wisconsin who started standup comedy in Los Angeles in 2016. He has since opened for Charlie Berens\, Michael Rapaport\, and Josh Wolf. Matt talks a lot about growing up in rural Wisconsin\, family\, and trying to maintain his athletic build. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/stand-up-comedy-michael-longfellow-ft-matthew-torkelson-3/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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SUMMARY:Stand Up Comedy: Michael Longfellow ft. Matthew Torkelson #2
DESCRIPTION:Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix\, now based in Los Angeles\, and is one of the newest cast members on Saturday Night Live! Michael was just one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural ‘Netflix Introducing…’ next stars of comedy showcase at the Netflix is a Joke Festival. He was also selected as one of TBS’s ‘Comics To Watch’ at the New York Comedy Festival\, and went on to make his late night debut on “CONAN.”  He was a favorite on NBC’s comedy talent series “Bring The Funny.” Michael performs all around LA\, as well as festivals and clubs around the country. \nOur featured opener for this show is Matt Torkelson. He is a standup comedian from Merrill\, Wisconsin who started standup comedy in Los Angeles in 2016. He has since opened for Charlie Berens\, Michael Rapaport\, and Josh Wolf. Matt talks a lot about growing up in rural Wisconsin\, family\, and trying to maintain his athletic build. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/stand-up-comedy-michael-longfellow-ft-matthew-torkelson-3-2/
LOCATION:The Bend Theater\, 125 N. Main Street\, West Bend\, WI\, 53095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230331T220000
DTSTAMP:20230313T125653Z
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SUMMARY:Southbound: 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band's album "Brothers and Sisters"
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Theater brings you Southbound: 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band’s classic album “Brothers and Sisters”\nPlease join Southbound on Friday\, March 31st at The Bend for a special Allman Brothers Band tribute show. This concert features a celebration of the 50th anniversary release of the classic “Brothers And Sisters” album. Southbound will perform a respectful and accurate rendition of the entire Album along with a “Best Of” set of the ABB. This is one show that Allman Brothers fans cannot miss. All Allmans\, All Night! \nSouthbound is a Milwaukee-based band\, which specializes in classic rock with a jam-based groove. With a thirty-year history of producing authentic versions of the best rock music in history\, Southbound maintains the integrity of music they cover while adding a touch of their own originality. Southbound has enjoyed much success in the Midwest performing in front of large audiences and high-profile concerts such as Summerfest\, Harley Anniversary headlining shows and the Wisconsin State Fair and much more. Southbound has built an extraordinary following which appeals to a wide range of music lovers who appreciate great rock and roll. The focal point of the Southbound experience involves strong vocals and stunning instrumentation. Southbound is comprised of Stan Lukasz (Lead Vocals\, Guitar)\, Gary Koehler (Guitar\, Vocals)\, Tony May (Keyboards\, Vocals)\, Tim Schulz (Drums\, Percussion)\, Jim May (Bass\, Vocals) and special guest on drums\, Mike Kasprzak (Cactus Brothers & Violent Femmes). Southbound’s repertoire consists of original music as well as music from The Allman Brothers Band\, The Rolling Stones\, The Grateful Dead\, The Band\, The Doors\, ZZ Top\, Lynyrd Skynyrd\, Santana\, Eric Clapton\, Jimi Hendrix\, Led Zeppelin\, Pink Floyd\, The Black Crowes\, The Beatles\, CCR and much more… \nShepherd Express: Critic’s Choice \nMilwaukee’s Southbound has drawn crowds with their own versions of hippie-rock standards. The band broke away from their demanding schedule to record a self-titled disc of self-penned material. “We’ve been incorporating originals into the sets for sometime now and been getting great response\,” says drummer Tim Schulz. Their own songs stay true to the roots of their covers. The musicianship is top-notch\, and although the production level is high\, an undeniable looseness keeps the record accessible to those who enjoy the Allman Brothers-like feel that has made the band so popular. Most bands in this area of music never make it past their first never-ending gigtuned-jam\, but Southbound has stood the test of time\, evolving and remaining fresh\, maintaining their following\, and drawing in new fans show after show. \nThe Onion \nSouthbound is like the house band for the entire city of Milwaukee\, playing practically every week at bars\, clubs\, and festivals\, as well as traveling throughout the state. Though the group packs its sets with crowd-pleasing covers\, Southbound recorded a CD of original compositions. So\, in addition to works by the Allman Brothers (whose “Southbound” inspired this band’s name)\, the Grateful Dead\, and the Rolling Stones\, fans can now shout for Southbound’s own material… \nOn Milwaukee.com \nSouthbound fans range from hippies to rockers and everyone in between. The band recorded their first album\, self-title “Southbound”. The record is a kaleidoscope of styles\, from the danceable\, Grateful-Deady “Latent Heat” to the soulful\, mellow “Plea.” Southbound doesn’t reinvent the wheel\, rather the band creates songs that their favorite artists might have written themselves. It’s almost as if they are channeling the sounds of classic rock bands\, and\, lucky for our ears\, doing it quite well… \nMilwaukee Magazine Run For Cover \nThe knock on “cover bands” – groups that play songs written by others – is that lack of original material (whatever that means) automatically assigns them second-class status. The sentiment ignores the fact that much of today’s “post modern\,” “Information Age” music – sample[1]based electronic and hip-hop\, for example – is culled\, with varying degrees of legality\, from previously recorded or written material. It also fails to recognize that some cover bands please crowds by combining accessible material with top-notch musicianship\, including improvisation within cover songs. The members of the local band Southbound\, who play tunes by the Grateful Dead\, Allman Brothers\, Doors and others\, aren’t exactly losing sleep over the cover band label. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/southbound-50th-anniversary-celebration-of-the-allman-brothers-bands-album-brothers-and-sisters/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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