1st Annual Benefit for

BUBBA’S FUND

For Charlie. For Children.

The Weber Brothers Band

An Evening With

A Night for Charlie: Live Music & Community

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music as The Weber Brothers take the stage in honor of Charlie Weber Lonning. This special performance marks the inaugural event of Bubba’s Fund — a heartfelt night to celebrate community, spark change, and carry Charlie’s legacy forward.

Through music, memory, and togetherness, we’ll launch Bubba’s Fund with the energy and purpose it deserves — raising support for initiatives that protect and uplift children across our community.

This is more than a concert.

It’s the first step in something lasting.

The night will also feature a live musical performance by the Weber Brothers — playing a handpicked selection of Avett Brothers covers, a band whose music has deeply resonated with Charlie’s family. All of the Weber Brothers are either Charlie's uncles or his father, Alex Weber, making this performance an especially personal tribute to Charlie’s life and legacy.

Whether you come to remember, support, or simply be moved — this night is for you.

For Charlie. For Children.

Event Details

This evening marks more than just a concert — it’s the official launch of Bubba’s Fund, a movement created in memory of Charlie Weber Lonning to support the lives of children across our region.

Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 7:00–9:00 PM
Location: Rivoli Theatre
117 4th St N, La Crosse, WI

This is an invite-only event.
Only 300 seats available and we will fill each and every one of them.
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Throughout the night, guests will experience the heart behind our mission through short documentary-style film clips that tell Charlie’s story, highlight the needs we’re addressing, and introduce our first major initiative: equipping every licensed childcare facility in La Crosse with an AED.

You’ll also learn about:

  • Our long-term goals to expand access to youth sports and scholarships

  • Collaborations with local partners like The Parenting Place and the La Crosse Fire Department

  • The future vision for Bubba’s Fund to become a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to lasting impact

  • The Weber Brothers Band: A Family Tribute in Harmony

    Made up of Charlie’s uncles and his father, Alex Weber, on drums, the Weber Brothers Band is more than just a group of talented musicians — they’re family, united by love and purpose. While this won’t be their first time performing together, it marks their first show in quite some time, making the evening all the more meaningful.

    Reuniting for this inaugural benefit, the band will take the stage to perform a heartfelt set of Avett Brothers covers — music that holds deep emotional resonance for the family. Surrounded by friends, relatives, and supporters, the Weber Brothers Band will provide the soundtrack for a night rooted in memory, mission, and momentum. This performance is more than music — it’s a tribute, a homecoming, and the beginning of something beautiful.

  • Rivoli Theatre: A Historic Stage for a New Legacy

    Nestled in the heart of downtown La Crosse, the Rivoli Theatre has stood as a cultural landmark since 1920 — a beautifully restored venue known for its vintage charm, grand architecture, and rich theatrical history. This historic gem will now become the birthplace of a new tradition: the first annual Bubba’s Fund Benefit. There's no better setting to launch a movement built on love, legacy, and community — all under the glow of the Rivoli’s timeless marquee.

  • La Crosse: A City Close to the Heart

    Tucked between the Mississippi River and scenic bluffs, La Crosse, Wisconsin is more than just a beautiful city — it’s home. It’s where Charlie Weber Lonning was born, where his father Alex Weber serves the community as a pharmacist at Mayo Clinic, and where his mother, Moran Lonning, leads with heart as head coach of the UW–La Crosse Women’s Basketball team. This is the city where Charlie’s story began — and where his legacy now takes flight.