The cornerstone of downtown Bend, the 85-year-old Tower Theatre, has a new leader to take it on its next adventure.

After 16 years at the helm of the Tower Theatre, Executive Director Ray Solley is taking his final bow. He leaves behind not ...

The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation said Thursday it is celebrating "March Gladness," as the facility -- challenged like so many by COVID-19 -- prepares to reopen and host live events.

The Tower Theatre in Bend is hosting its second annual Stage the Change student conference. For two days, students participate in workshops ranging from dance, music and acting classes, all ...

For nearly 80 years, the iconic Tower Theatre has been the main cultural showcase in downtown Bend. Fully renovated in 2004, this Art Deco Moderne venue is Central Oregon’s premier stage.

The Oregon Children’s Theatre is making an impact on their students by not only teaching theatre but also life skills. Ashley Howard chatted with their Director of Education and one of their ...

The Bend has four shows planned so far, with Weber on Friday, Zach Pietrini July 17, the Chris Haise Band Aug. 8 and the Listening Party Aug. 21. Tickets for all four shows are $15 at thebendwi.org.

The Bend City Council is scheduled Thursday to accept a proclamation on the value of the arts. The council will also create a new position to serve as an arts ambassador in Central Oregon. If ...

Broadcasters in Bend, Oregon are facing community opposition to plans for new or extended towers on Awbrey Butte. An article on bend.com said that although there have been broadcast towers on Awbrey ...

Oregon Ballet Theatre makes an 'Impact'; Theatre Vertigo opens its 'School for Lies': Performing Arts Best Bets. Published: Apr. 09, 2015, 10:00 a.m. By .

SOUTH BEND — The water tower that has likely been standing more than 100 years over the old Wilson Brothers shirt factory at West Sample and Catalpa streets is being taken down.

The Tower Theatre has been a part of Bend’s downtown since 1940. It fell into disrepair until the city and then the community stepped in to save and restore it in the late 1990s and early 2000s.