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SUMMARY:NOT.GREENDAY with guest Kovalence
DESCRIPTION:NOT.GREENDAY\nTHE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUR TRIBUTE TO THE BAND WE ARE NOT.\nfeaturing special guest Kovalence\nFounded January of 2022 in Spokane WA\, by four friends who all share a love for Green Day. We appreciate this opportunity to celebrate the music of our favorite band with like minded fans all over the country. \nJoin us in celebrating Pop Punk legends\, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees\, and 20 time Grammy Nominees\, GREEN DAY\, with the nation’s premiere tribute act\, NOT.GREENDAY. Performing hits and deep cuts from every era of Green Day’s catalog spanning over four decades\, including songs from; 39/Smooth\, Kerplunk\, Dookie\, Insomniac\, Nimrod\, Warning\, American Idiot\, 21st Century Breakdown\, ¡UNO!/¡DOS!/¡TRÉ!\, and Revolution Radio!. As 4 die-hard\, lifelong Green Day fans\, NOT.GREENDAY brings a high energy\, non-stop performance that is guaranteed to have you dancing and singing along in a sea of nostalgia. \nKovalence: \nKovalence is an acoustic duo bringing you music from virtually every genre. Featuring Kevin Hanson on guitar/ vocals and Kimberly Hanson on violin/vocals this duo performs songs by artists like Garth Brooks \, Pearl Jam and everything in between. \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 \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/not-greenday-with-guest-kovalence/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Longest Night of Laughter: A Benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:The Longest Night of Laughter:\nA Benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin\nJoin us for a night of laughter – all for a cause that touches so many hearts. The Longest Night of Laughter brings together Wisconsin’s funniest comedians for a night of comedy that goes beyond the jokes. We’re raising awareness and funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin\, a mission that’s deeply personal for all involved. \nThis incredible event will be hosted by comedians Dana Ehrmann and J Tyler Menz\, both of whom have mothers currently battling this heartbreaking disease. \nStarring Wisconsin’s Best Comedic Talent:\nRachel Mac\nJohnny Beehner\nChastity Washington\nCharlie Berens\nAll ticket proceeds go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin\, helping fund crucial research and provide vital support for families impacted by Alzheimer’s. \nThis isn’t just another comedy show – it’s comedy with a cause. Every laugh you share helps make a difference. \nCome for the laughs\, stay for the impact. \nRACHAEL MAC\nRACHAEL MAC is a writer and comedian currently based in Milwaukee after almost a decade 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 is also\, for better or worse\, a middle school English teacher. She writes about comedy\, teaching\, and motherhood on her substack “A Star is Dying\,” https://rachelmac.substack.com/ \nJOHNNY BEEHNER\nJOHNNY BEEHNER made his network television stand up debut on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2015. Johnny puts on a hilarious show. He’s got everything you want from a comic: He’s silly\, he’s likeable\, and he’s fun. With a background in improvisational theater including training at Chicago’s prestigious Second City\, as well as the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles\, Johnny brings his unique style to the stage. He has been Jim Gaffigan’s opening act on many of his theater shows\, regularly appears on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show\, and his comedy can be heard regularly on XM/ Sirius Satellite radio. Johnny has also appeared on “Gotham Comedy Live” on AXS tv. \nOther notable accomplishments of Johnny’s include winning First place in Comcast’s “Trial By Laughter” series\, and being named one of Ricky Gervais’ Top 5 picks in the “Just Sayin” stand up contest. Johnny was also recently named one of 2025’s Top 10 “Hot Comics to Watch” by his wife. She says that he would have a shot at the #1 spot if he would “work just a little bit harder.” \nHe’s a married man\, a fantastic father\, and his current life goal is to win just one argument with his beautiful wife. \nCHASTITY WASHINGTON\nCHASTITY WASHINGTON’s career spans over thirty years\, taking her to colleges and clubs across the country. A finalist for NBC’s Diversity Comedy Search and a winner of HBO’s Comedy Wings competition\, she has made her mark on stages everywhere. Chastity has been featured on BET Comic View\, HBO Def Jam\, and the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival\, as well as the Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest. \nA regular at the Laugh Factory Chicago and Comedians You Should Know\, Chastity has also graced some of the most iconic stages\, including New York Comedy Club\, The Grisly Pear Village (Manhattan)\, TeeHee’s\, Sidesplitters in Wesley Chapel\, The Lincoln Lodge\, Zanies in Chicago/Rosemont\, Comedy On State in Madison\, and both the Milwaukee Improv and Chicago Improv. \nHer dynamic presence has led her to open for comedy legends like Tommy Davidson\, Sommore\, David Mann\, Vince Carone\, Charlie Berens\, Michael Che\, and Roy Wood Jr. \nCHARLIE BERENS\nCHARLIE BERENS is a comedian\, New York Times Best Selling Author\, Emmy-winning journalist\, and musician best known for creating Midwest-focused sketch videos like his popular series “The Manitowoc Minute” and the hilarious podcasts\, “Cripescast” and “Bellied Up.” He has amassed over 9 million followers across his social channels thanks to his relatable comedic sensibility. \nCharlie is currently on his Good Old Fashioned Tour which when completed\, will have lasted 589 days\, playing 127 shows in 88 cities. 2023 saw the release of his first stand-up special\, Charlie Berens: Midwest Goodbye and he will be taping the follow up in February 2025. In 2021\, he published the New York Times Best Seller\, “The Midwest Survival Guide\,” which is in development for series at ABC. \nIn 2020\, he paired up with “Horseshoes & Hand Grenades” lead singer Adam Greuel to release the music/comedy album\, Unthawed\, which hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart. The duo followed that up with Dive Bar Dinner in 2023\, which also landed on the Billboard Charts. \nMost recently\, he was featured in a nationwide Target campaign\, served as the ambassador for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s Annual Food for the Holidays Campaign and launched his very own brandy\, Berens Old Fashioned Brandy\, which is in stores now across Wisconsin. \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 \n**No discounts or promo codes are available for fundraiser events. All ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/longest-night-of-laughter-alzheimers-benefit/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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SUMMARY:Jim Messina
DESCRIPTION:Jim Messina\nAn undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music\, JIM MESSINA’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades\, three super groups\, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. \nWhile acting as producer/audio engineer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield\, Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player.  When “the Springfield” disbanded in 1968\, Jim and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco.  With Jim on lead guitar\, Poco defined a new musical genre\, Country Rock. \nAfter three successful albums\, Jim was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music.  He signed as an independent producer with Columbia Records. \nIn November 1970\, Columbia asked Jim to work with an unknown Kenny Loggins.  While helping Kenny get ready for a record and touring\, the two discovered that they worked well together and Jim agreed to sit in on Kenny’s first album.  Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin’ In was released in November of 1971 and an accidental duo was formed. \nOver the next seven years\, Loggins & Messina released eight hit albums\, had scores of hit songs and sold over 16 million albums.  They had become one of rock’s most successful recording duos ever\, but it was time for the duo to go their separate ways. \nAfter a series of celebrated solo acoustic tours\, Jim formed a band made of acclaimed musicians who have played with him at various points in his career.  His latest release\, In the Groove\, includes selected hits from all three of Jim’s previous bands\, as well as several of his solo works. \nTouring the country and playing sold-out shows\, Jim says that he’s enjoying discovering who he is\, where he’s been and\, most significantly\, where he’s going. \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/jim-messina/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Duran Decade: A Tribute to Duran Duran
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! \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 \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-a-tribute-to-duran-duran/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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SUMMARY:Leah & Andrew Rudick
DESCRIPTION:Comedy at The Bend featuring Leah & Andrew Rudick\nLeah Rudick is an actor\, writer & comedian whose viral comedy videos on TikTok and Instagram have amassed over a million followers and counting. Best known for her “Wealthy Woman” character\, an oblivious but lovable billionaire who delights in middle class adventures\, Leah has cultivated a loyal fanbase with her videos topping over 100 million views. Springboarding off this success\, Leah has spent the past year on the road\, headlining and selling out the best clubs in the nation\, meeting devoted fans from all walks of life\, captivating audiences with her unique brand of weird girl comedy. Recent comedy festivals include Moontower JFL\, San Francisco Sketchfest & Laughing Skull Fest. TV appearances include HBO’s High Maintenance\, IFC’s Commuters & Fast Company with James Corden. In 2024 she released her first one hour comedy special\, Spiraling\, available to stream on Amazon and Apple TV. \nAndrew Rudick is a nationally touring standup comedian\, writer and actor.  One of the fastest rising comedians in the Midwest\, he has been featured on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show.  His debut comedy album debuted at the top of the Apple Music charts and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM. \nCombining a midwestern charm and high-energy absurdism\, Andrew’s stand-up is a frequent hit both on stage and across social media. His videos have amassed tens of millions of views and garnered him over 100\,000 followers across social media platforms. Andrew’s relatable energy earned him an appearance on HGTV’s Design Fails. \nHe has performed at prestigious comedy festivals including the Limestone Comedy Fest\, North Carolina Comedy Festival\, Alternating Currents\, Whiskey Bear\, Let’s Fest\, Crossroads\, Brew HaHa and Devil’s Cup Comedy Festivals. \nAndrew is currently playing to sold out crowds across the country\, performing with his sister Leah on their Rudick Siblings Tour. He also loves Fleetwood Mac and doesn’t care who knows it. \nDoors open 1 hour prior to the scheduled showtime to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/leah-rudick/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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SUMMARY:Hotel California – A Salute to The Eagles June 24
DESCRIPTION:Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles\nwith special guest Trapper Schoepp\nFor more than two decades\, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has touched the hearts of fans all over the world\, by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of the Eagles. See how a spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken HOTEL CALIFORNIA to a level of international recognition normally reserved only for gold and platinum recording artists. \nThis dynamic\, highly acclaimed show incorporates their very own world renowned vocal harmony\, and authentic instrumentation\, including all specialty instruments in a stage spectacle that is both modern and exciting. Each concert presents an exciting\, showcase of The Eagles megahits such as “Take it Easy” “Heartache Tonight” and of course “Hotel California” as well as selected titles from the solo works of Don Henley\, Glen Frey\, and Joe Walsh. \nThe magic and mystique of this truly timeless music\, is as powerful as it is captivating. So join us now on a trip down a dark desert highway\, feel the cool wind in your hair\, and experience Grammy award winning sounds….. Relax it’s time to check into the HOTEL CALIFORNIA. \n  \n“What’s most important to me is to be a link in the chain of folks singers before and after my time\,” Trapper Schoepp says in light of his forthcoming album\, Siren Songs. Recorded at Johnny Cash’s Cash Cabin in Hendersonville\, TN\, Trapper continues down the trail trod by his musical heroes. In 2019\, the Milwaukee singer-songwriter published a long lost song with Bob Dylan called “On\, Wisconsin” – making him the youngest musician to share a co-writing credit with the Nobel Prize laureate. The song led to a #1 trending article in Rolling Stone and over a hundred tour dates worldwide. \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. \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/hotel-california-a-salute-to-the-eagles-june24-2025/
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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SUMMARY:Hotel California – A Salute to The Eagles June 25
DESCRIPTION:Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles\nwith special guest Trapper Schoepp\nFor more than two decades\, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has touched the hearts of fans all over the world\, by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of the Eagles. See how a spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken HOTEL CALIFORNIA to a level of international recognition normally reserved only for gold and platinum recording artists. \nThis dynamic\, highly acclaimed show incorporates their very own world renowned vocal harmony\, and authentic instrumentation\, including all specialty instruments in a stage spectacle that is both modern and exciting. Each concert presents an exciting\, showcase of The Eagles megahits such as “Take it Easy” “Heartache Tonight” and of course “Hotel California” as well as selected titles from the solo works of Don Henley\, Glen Frey\, and Joe Walsh. \nThe magic and mystique of this truly timeless music\, is as powerful as it is captivating. So join us now on a trip down a dark desert highway\, feel the cool wind in your hair\, and experience Grammy award winning sounds….. Relax it’s time to check into the HOTEL CALIFORNIA. \n  \n“What’s most important to me is to be a link in the chain of folks singers before and after my time\,” Trapper Schoepp says in light of his forthcoming album\, Siren Songs. Recorded at Johnny Cash’s Cash Cabin in Hendersonville\, TN\, Trapper continues down the trail trod by his musical heroes. In 2019\, the Milwaukee singer-songwriter published a long lost song with Bob Dylan called “On\, Wisconsin” – making him the youngest musician to share a co-writing credit with the Nobel Prize laureate. The song led to a #1 trending article in Rolling Stone and over a hundred tour dates worldwide. \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. \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/hotel-california-a-salute-to-the-eagles-june25-2025/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events
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