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In 1997, they approached the City of Bend for a purchase option. In the fall of 1996, a second attempt to save the theatre was made. The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation believes the performing arts strengthen our community and improve our lifestyle. We’re committed to providing top-quality events and educational programs. Fully renovated in 2004, the Art Deco Moderne venue remains Central Oregon’s premier stage – a hub for culture, connections and artistic experiences!
And the next generation of theatre-goers enjoy LessonPLAN programs that engage their minds and hearts.Tower Theatre Foundation PO Box 1378 Bend, OR 97709 (541) 317-0700 | For nearly 80 years the iconic Tower Theatre has been the center of downtown Bend. The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation owns and operates the historic stage in downtown Bend. Diverse performing arts inspire and enrich us. They help us grow, adding fulfillment to our lives and our community. The Tower Theatre is a performing arts concert hall that provides an extraordinary space for Bend events, concerts, movies, and much more. But the Tower does not run on ticket sales alone.The Tower is a hub for culture, connections, and artistic experiences. In order to provide a wide range of movies, four studios were contracted to provide material: The theatre was closed in 1993 due to competition from new Initial plans called for a conversion into retail and office use. The Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon was constructed in 1940 as a 40-foot high-rise building highlighted with more than 1,200 feet of neon tubing, and this town attraction has undergone several renovations over the years, still functioning as part of the Tower Theatre Foundation. This show is on presale Nov 14 and open to the public Nov 15 at 10 AM. The Tower Theatre is a historic movie theatre located in Bend, Oregon, United States. Their request was met with a challenge from the city to generate $300,000 of cash and in-kind pledges of support for the project. The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation owns and operates the historic stage in downtown Bend. A first grass-roots effort was started by local individuals and the theatre put on nearly 100 shows from 1994–1996. A group of 30 local people gathered feedback from the community and formed a board. In July 1997, the Tower Theatre Foundation was founded as a non-profit, The Tower Theatre re-opened its doors in January 2004. Tower Members please check your email for the presale password.
It is “Bend’s Living Room.” Hundreds of nonprofit and community organizations use our stage each year. In 1995, the City of Bend purchased the theatre, but failing to invest in renovations, had to close it down again in 1996. Class of 2020, we salute you, and we wish you all the best as you embark on your next journey in life!