CENTRAL OREGON’S
JAN.
SEPTEMBER
Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS PLUS SUMMIT EXPRESS JAZZ BAND
It's a swinging night of seminal New Orleans classics, rollicking renditions of Jelly Roll Morton’s “Animule Ball,” Louis Armstrong’s “Back O’ Town Blues,” plus Zippers' favorites – all with costumes and arrangements recalling a Roaring '20s speakeasy.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
THE MODERN GENTLEMEN
With an extraordinary origin story starting out as members of the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame band “The Four Seasons”, Landon Beard, Todd Fournier and brothers Brian Brigham and Brandon Brigham were almost predestined to become the MODERN day keepers of the classics.
Monday, Sept. 30, 2024
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE & ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
We asked and your votes have been tallied! Central Oregon’s top two favorite classic rock bands are back in an exclusive Tower double-header.
OCTOBER
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
HENRY CHO
From Tonight Show appearances, hosting NBC comedy specials, and starring in his own cable sitcom, Cho is the first comedian inducted into The Grand Ole Opry since 1973. Born in Memphis…actually South Memphis...makes Cho South Korean (Henry’s joke, not ours!).
Monday, Oct. 7, 2024
TAPESTRY: THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING
Starring Jeannie Austin on piano and vocals, plus singers and a full band, Tapestry faithfully recreates a Carole King concert with all her hits, including “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Natural Woman”, “It’s Too Late”, “So Far Away”, “I Feel the Earth Move” and “Beautiful.”
Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
NPR’S SCOTT SIMON: “ORCHESTRATING PROPAGANDA: DISINFORMATION THAT SWINGS”
The multi-faceted and personable host of Weekend Edition Saturday since1985 reveals how German jazz performers broadcast popular big band tunes with repurposed propaganda lyrics to weaken American resolve during World War II. Scott's personal insights and Antisemitism research unveil the dangers of disinformation technology, then and now. VIP ticket packages available.
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
AMERICAN AUTHORS
Special Guest - DWLLRS
New York pop-rockers American Authors saw their debut single “Best Day of My Life” featured in ads, movies, TV and video games around the world. It reached number one on Billboard's 2014 Adult Pop Songs chart, and powered tours with Andy Grammar, OneRepublic, The Revivalists, and The Fray. Southern California alternative pop duo DWLLRS opens this unique show.
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
CAPITOL COMEDY
Talented singers and impressionists poke fun at both sides of the political aisle with sketches, parodies, mock commercials and “news breaks” for a night of muchneeded laughter one week before the Presidential election.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
AN EVENING WITH OLD DOMINION'S BRAD TURSI
Guitarist and songwriter for country music's reigning Vocal Group of the Year – Old Dominion –Tursi showcases hits and debuts new material in an intimate show exclusively at the Tower.
Celebrate the holidays LIVE and LOCAL with family, friends and visitors at the Tower!
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025
VILLALOBOS BROTHERS
The Villalobos Brothers are a GRAMMY-Award-winning family band, recognized as one of the foremost Contemporary Mexican ensembles in the world. With their unique fusion of Mexican folk, jazz, and classical music, they have captivated audiences across the United States, Mexico, India, Russia, and Canada.
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 "SPACE, HOPE & CHARITY"
An independent documentary film about Charity Woodrum, a young woman from rural Oregon whose dream of becoming an astrophysicist is nearly derailed when she suffers a devastating tragedy. With help from friends old and new, she finds her way back to the distant galaxies where she feels most at peace.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 ALUMINUM SHOW
This outstanding and energetic experience for the entire family is a delightful tour de force combining oversized puppets, theatrical staging and stunning choreography to tell a sci-fi story with out-of-this-world humor.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
PACK DRUMLINE
The world was introduced to Pack Drumline when they kicked off Season 17 of "America’s Got Talent" and then performed at Super Bowl LVIII. Don't miss their precision percussion and musical moves on the Tower stage.
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS
Everything you expect—and then some!—from an Irish holiday special: authentic reels and jigs; energetic step dancing; traditional folk tunes and carols; and lively audience interaction.
Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 14-15, 2024 CENTRAL OREGON MASTERSINGERS –FESTIVAL OF CAROLS
Formed in 2005, and currently under the direction of Christian Clark, the Central Oregon Mastersingers are comprised of many of the area’s finest singers who share a common passion for aspiring to the best in choral music.
Friday-Sunday, Dec. 20-22, 2024 SWINGIN’ TOWER CHRISTMAS
Performance Sponsor: Harcourts The Garner Group Enjoy the return of our family-friendly holiday salute to the liveliest songs and stories of the season.
Sunday-Monday, Dec. 29-30, 2024
JINGLE YOUR BELLS –
A NIGHT OF IMPROV COMEDY
The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next Hit Musical “Hilarious!” Time Out NY says “At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.” It's “Whose Line Is It Anyway” meets the Tony Awards!
JANUARY
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz.
