September Events @ The Tower Theatre
September 3, 2010, Fri 6:30-8:30pm – 2nd Annual Art Walk Performance Showcase
First Friday Art Walk Performing Arts Showcase live at the Tower Theatre. Join us for celebration of our local performing arts with performances by Little Shop of Horrors, Greenwood Playhouse, BEAT, Gotta Dance, Evil Dead, and Improv by Triage. Free champagne and wine bar, appetizers by Typhoon. The Showcase is produced by Cat Call Productions and is sponsored by the Tower Theatre, Bend Radio Group, and Typhoon! restaurant. A complimentary Champagne and wine bar will be available in the lobby along with tasty nibble platters by Typhoon!.
Suggested donation is $5.00 at the door and proceeds go to the Tower Theatre Foundation. Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 6:30 pm. Join us for a special celebration of our local performing arts. See you downtown!
September 8, 2010, Wed @ 8pm – The Thermals & The Autonomics
An evening of gritty post-pop-punk with one of Portland’s best indie rock bands! (Minors
seated in balcony). The Thermals are releasing a new album, Personal Life, on September
7th. And on September 8th they’re coming to Bend to play the PDXchange Program concert series at the Tower Theatre! The purpose of the PDXchange Program Concert Series is to bring the very best Portland artists to the Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon and pair them up with local bands/musicians for the evening. Bend locals, The Autonomics, will open for The Thermals. Formed in late 2008 by Guitarist/Vocalist Dan Pantenburg, Drummer Evan Leikam and twin brother Vaughn Leikam on bass, this young trio is ready to show you why they are a perfect fit for opening for The Thermals. RIDE DOWNTOWN: Free valet bicycle parking will be provided by PDXchange Program and Bend’s Community BikeShed.
General Admission: $18, minors in the balcony
Buy tickets at the box office 541-317-0700 or online at:
http://www.towertheatre.org/tickets-events/events/393673.aspx
September 10, 2010, Fri @ 8pm – Trace Bundy
Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers. Trace was named “Most Promising New Talent” of 2008 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, as well as winning third place in the magazine’s “Best Fingerstyle Guitarist” category the same year.
General Admission: $13, Day of Show $15
Buy tickets at the box office 541-317-0700 or online at:
http://www.towertheatre.org/tickets-events/events/395743.aspx
September 11, 2010, Sat @ 7pm – Todd Haaby and Sola Via
A night of exciting, high energy Nuevo flamenco entertainment as local Todd Haaby and Sola celebrate their new CD release “Into the Night”.
General Admission: $22
Buy tickets at the box office 541-317-0700 or online at:
http://www.towertheatre.org/tickets-events/events/395439.aspx
September 17-19, 22-25, 2010 – Little Shop of Horrors
Cat Call Productions, the team that brought you “Cabaret” at the Tower Theatre in 2009 is very proud to present Alan Menken’s musical about a man-eating plant. Fortunes turn for a skid row florist shop one day when a well meaning assistant finds a strange and interesting new plant in the market. Seymour quickly discovers the plant has the most unusual cravings. Sunlight and water just won’t do, this plant has a taste for fresh human blood. The plant and its popularity bring promises of fame, fortune, and just maybe Audrey, the apple of Seymour’s eye. Audrey’s boyfriend, a sadistic and abusive dentist, stands between Seymour and his love. Meanwhile the plant grows into a vicious, foul mouthed, man-eater who must be fed. Soon Seymour finds himself in an ethical dilemma; should he commit the dastardly deeds necessary to feed the plant’s insatiable appetite, or should he let lady luck pass him by. What he doesn’t know is that his strange and interesting new plant has other plans . . .
Little Shop of Horrors was one of the longest running off-Broadway shows in history. The musical stage version is based on Roger Corman’s film from 1960. The musical was made into a hit movie in 1986 starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin.
Showtime 8pm on Sept 17, 18, & 22-25. 4pm Matinee on Sept 19.
Reserved Seating: $25
Buy tickets at the box office 541-317-0700 or online at:
http://www.towertheatre.org/tickets-events/events/385491.aspx
September 28, 2010, Tues @ 7:30pm – High Desert Chamber Music: Catgut Trio
We begin our season with the Catgut Trio, returning to Central Oregon after a successful introduction last year The group has won over audiences with its inspired and moving musicianship, unusual communicative abilities and innovative and attractive programming. In addition to performing at a number of venues in the greater LA area, they host their own series in Santa Monica, Catgut Mondays. They will also be joined by Isabelle Senger to perform as a String Quartet. Program: Kodaly: Intermezzo, Cras: String Trio, Schumann: String Quartet No.3 in A Major, Op.41 #3.
Reserved Seating: Adults & Seniors $35, Children & Students w/ ID $10. Season ticket discount: 5% discount when you buy all 4 shows prior to September 28.
Buy tickets at the box office 541-317-0700 or online at:
http://www.towertheatre.org/tickets-events/events/393574.aspx
September 29, 2010, Wed @ 8pm – Blind Pilot & Sara Jackson-Holman
Led by the acoustic guitar and gentle voice of songwriter Israel Nebeker, Blind Pilot’s heartfelt music is the sort that cultivates devotion among fans. Portland is a city positively littered with folk-pop bands, but the sincerity and modesty of Blind Pilot’s music stands out from the pack. Once heard, the gorgeously seductive songs are not easily shaken or forgotten, as more and more people are discovering. Blind Pilot is embarking on a national headlining tour to support their magnanimous debut, 3 Rounds and a Sound, released last year on Expunged Records. The purpose of the PDXchange Program Concert Series is to bring the very best Portland artists to the Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon and pair them up with local bands/musicians for the evening. Bend local, Sara Jackson-Holman, will open for Blind Pilot. SJH actually got her first big break after posting some of her music on a Blind Pilot fan page, making her appearance at PDXchange Program with Blind Pilot a fitting one. SJH has drawn a lot of comparisons to Feist and Norah Jones.
General Admission: $18, minors in the balcony
Buy tickets at the box office 541-317-0700 or online at:
http://www.towertheatre.org/tickets-events/events/394750.aspx