(Graphic courtesy of Tower Theatre) Your Humble Servant Presented by the Tower Theatre Foundation Produced by Thoroughly Modern Productions July 7, 8 & 9 The Tower premieres an original play by Bend playwright Jim Crowell (center), directed by and starring David DaCosta (left). This new drama with music—based on nearly 400 candid letters between John…
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The Big Ponderoo Festival Weekend is HERE!
(Graphic courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) It’s finally here! The inaugural Big Ponderoo music festival takes place this weekend at Sisters Art Works and Three Creeks Brewing! Join us for two days of music from 16 fantastic artists, beautiful Central Oregon sunshine, great beer, and lots of fun. For those of you that like to…
2023 Season Opening Concert on August 5 — Mozart & Strauss
Our 2023 Summer Festival opens with a full stage featuring Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell, our Festival Orchestra with professional musicians from throughout the country and the region’s first-class choral ensemble — the Central Oregon Mastersingers. Classical Concert I Saturday, August 5 — 7:30pm Tower Theatre, Bend Brett Mitchell, conductor Central Oregon Mastersingers MOZART Regina coeli MOZART…
Neil Young is Coming to Bend
(Artwork courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheater) Neil Young is a renegade artist whose legacy includes projects Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Crazy Horse and collaborations with Pearl Jam, as well as classic songs Heart of Gold, Cinnamon Girl and Rocking in the Free World, among others. We are elated that he announced a small west coast tour on which…
Tower Ticket Announcement
Presented by Mrs. Marcelle’s School of Dance! June 21 & 22 at 6pm Mrs. Marcelle’s School of Dance is proud to present its 26th Annual Showcase Recital! We invite you to join us for an evening of stunning performances and unforgettable entertainment as we dance to the wonderful world of Disney! We take great pride…
Read Southall Band to Perform in Bend
(Read Southall Band) Breakout band Read Southall Band is on their way to you, set to perform at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on June 22. Founding member Read Southall hails from Oklahoma and is joined in the six-piece band by Reid Barber, Jeremee Knipp, Braxton Curliss, John Tyler Perry and Ryan Wellman. Read Southall Band’s musical influences range from…
Internationally Touring ABBA Tribute Show Comes to Bend Stage
(Photo courtesy of La Jolla Booking Agency) It’s really no exaggeration to say ABBA was the Swedish Beatles. Marie-Claire Follett — who lives in California but hails from London — is the bubbly musician who plays ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad in her ABBA tribute band which comes to the Tower Theatre on Monday, July 31 at…
Meet the Artist Reception with Maria Leistad — June 15
(Art courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Join us for a free Meet the Artist reception on June 15, 5-7pm! Maria Leistad’s “Sunriver’s Trumpeter” is the featured artwork of the Sunriver Music Festival’s 2023 summer season. Come to the Artists’ Gallery in the Village at Sunriver to meet Leistad, see the stunning original painting, and enjoy…
FREE Concert & Community Celebration
The Ponderoo Arts Experience Friday, June 23 Join us for a free celebration of creativity and community with the Ponderoo Arts Experience on June 23 — weaving visual arts and music together to kick off the festival weekend! The evening will include a sponsored art walk, live music, food and drink, a new public art unveiling,…
Under the Marquee
(Photo courtesy of Tower Theatre) Mrs. Marcelle’s School of Dance 26th Annual Dance Showcase Wednesday & Thursday, June 21-22 at 6pm You are invited to two nights of stunning performances and unforgettable entertainment as local performers dance to the wonderful world of Disney! Mrs. Marcelle’s School of Dance takes great pride in students’ dedication to their…