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Beyond the Fantasy
Presented by Teton Gravity Research
Sunday, September 29 — Three shows!
TGR is proud to present its 29th annual ski and snowboard film. This year, we’re diving headfirst into the whimsical imagination that our athletes embrace to turn improbable mental images into reality. Mountains provide the ultimate canvas for our community to evolve dreams into truth, and with no lack of adrenaline-pumping action, this film is also a celebration of the contagious camaraderie and joyous absurdities that make riding on snow a way of life.
Trailblazing in Space:
Missions of Discovery and Diversity
with Dr. Ellen Ochoa
Presented by Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series
Thursday, October 3 at 7pm
The first Latina in space, Dr. Ellen Ochoa, has charted an inspiring path — as a researcher, inventor, astronaut with four missions and director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Experience a stirring presentation as Ochoa speaks about the frontiers of space and the importance of breaking barriers, from championing diversity in the STEM fields to expanding the culture of the corporate world.
Livestream viewing option available!
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Presented by Oregon Natural Desert Association
Friday, October 4 at 6pm
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival — an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. Join us before the show to chat with ONDA staff, learn about current advocacy and volunteer opportunities, buy raffle tickets, and catch up with fellow members of ONDA’s community!
Henry Cho
Presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation
Saturday, October 5 at 7:30pm
Henry Cho is first comedian since 1973 to be inducted into The Grand Ole Opry. Cho’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Cho was co-creator, co-producer, and co-writer of The Henry Cho Show on GAC.
Stayin’ Alive – One Night of the Bee Gees
Presented by Emporium Presents
Sunday, October 6 at 7:30pm
Stayin’ Alive is the largest and most definitive tribute production of its kind, offering big screen video clips, photos and dazzling imagery. Stayin’ Alive is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice. In addition to softer poetic ballads, audiences will enjoy the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist of blockbusters.
Tapestry
The Music of Carole King
Presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation
Monday, October 7 at 7:30pm
Tapestry: Tribute to Carole King faithfully recreates the glorious sound of a Carole King concert, leaving your audiences with memories of the great music she wrote and recorded, including You’ve Got a Friend, Natural Woman, It’s Too Late, So Far Away, I Feel the Earth Move and Beautiful — the title song of the mega-hit Broadway musical about the life and times of one of America’s most prolific, honored, and revered singer-songwriters.
Churchill
starring David Payne
Presented by Emery Entertainment
Sunday, October 20 at 2pm
In this often funny, sometimes touching, and always engaging one-man-show, veteran British actor David Payne brings Churchill to life onstage. Audiences will be delighted to hear of his exploits during the Boer War, his constant battles with Britain’s fellow politicians, and his special relationship with America and America’s presidents. But most telling of all, Churchill enlightens the audience with intimate and touching details of the two special women in his life — his wife Clementine and Queen Elizabeth.
NPR’s Scott Simon
Orchestrating Propaganda
Presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation
Monday, October 21 at 7:30pm
With professional insights and personal passion, the NPR Weekend Edition Saturday host reveals how German musicians re-purposed popular big band tunes with propaganda lyrics to weaken American resolve during World War II. Scott’s vigilant anti-Semitism research unveils the dangers of disinformation technology, then and now.
VIP Meet & Greet packages available!
Calm Beneath Castles
A Matchstick Productions Ski Film
Presented by Toyota
Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30pm
Calm Beneath Castles is an awe-inspiring ski movie that delves into the heart, soul, and mind of skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure and discovery. This epic film explores the essence of finding solace in nature and being one with the mountains. Following the world’s best skiers to breathtaking locations, it captures their quirks, instincts, and passion as they prepare and take on the mountain.
Warren Miller’s 75
Presented by Warren Miller Entertainment
Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25 — Three Shows!
This fall marks the 75th anniversary of the Warren Miller film legacy. When the first film from Warren Miller debuted in 1949, it ignited a new genre of filmmaking for the snowsports industry. Today, Warren Miller films have captured the stories of skiers and riders from every edge of the winter world and continue to gather audiences each fall to celebrate the start of the season. This year, viewers can expect to discover new, rising talent and storytelling that focuses on the future of the sport.
Men are from Mars – Women are from Venus — LIVE!
Presented by Emery Entertainment
Saturday, October 26 at 7:30pm
This uproarious show, a seamless blend of theater and stand-up, has been revamped for 2024. Expect a delightful, light-hearted comedy inspired by John Gray’s New York Times #1 best-selling book. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage.
Tickets half price with code: MARS!
American Authors
with special guest DWLLRS
Presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation
Sunday, October 27 at 7:30pm
The New York trio’s debut single Best Day of My Life hit number one on Billboard’s 2014 Adult Pop Chart, becoming a staple of ads, movies, TV and video games around the world. They’ve played awards shows, hit the stages of legendary venues all over the world, and toured the world with bands such as Andy Grammar, OAR, OneRepublic, The Revivalists, and The Fray.
Southern California alternative duo DWLLRS opens the show!
Capitol Comedy
“You Can’t Be Serious!”
Presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation
Monday, October 28 at 7:30pm
A professional troupe of singers, comedians and impressionists poke fun at both sides of the political aisle with sketches, song parodies, mock commercials and “news breaks” for a night of much-needed laughter one week before the Presidential election.
Brad Tursi of Old Dominion
Presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation
Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30pm
Brad Tursi, an award-winning songwriter and member of multi-Platinum selling band Old Dominion, is welcoming his first solo collection, Parallel Love. A batch of songs that have been written over the past ten years, Parallel Love reflects where the accomplished artist, guitarist, and writer is in the present moment. Tursi will showcase his hits and debut original material in his only Oregon stop on the tour.