News Release                              The Tower Theatre                                     July 17, 2006

For additional information contact:  Don Senecal @ 389-9739

Calendar of events for August, 2006:

1. Wednesday, August 9^th, The Breedlove Acoustic Fest. Featuring Ed Gerhard, Brad Davis, Tim May, Dan Miller and special guest Randy Scruggs. A magical evening with some of the best acoustic musicians in the world. A concert to Benefit the Central Oregon Autism Resource Group. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased online at www.towertheatre.org or by calling 317-0700. Curtain time – 7p.m.
2. Thursday, August 10^th, Pine Mountain Observatory Annual Star Party, Join the friends of Pine Mountain for this special event where Dr. Jim Brau, world leading physicist, will explore the wonders of the universe! Free to the public. For more information check our web at www.towertheatre.org or by calling 317-0700. Curtain time – 6:30p.m.
3. Wednesday, August 16^th , Russian Dolls a movie presentation of “The Series, Showcasing Excellence in Independent Film”. A companion piece to “L’Auberge Espanole directed by Cedric Klapisch. Tickets are $5.00 at www.towertheatre.org or by calling 317-0700. Screenings at 5:30p.m. and 8:00p.m. Please Note: the 8p.m. showing is for adults only. “The Series” is sponsored by Bend Living, Bend Radio Group and The Source.
4. Sunday, August 20^th, Carbon Leaf in Concert. American Music Award recipients Virgina-based Carbon Leaf will have its quintet in concert featuring Barry Privett, Carter Gravatt, Jordan Medas, Scott Milstead and Terry Clark. Tickets are available online at www.towertheatre.org or by calling 317-0700. $17.50 in advance. $20.00 at the door. Curtain time – 8p.m.
5. Wednesday, August 30^th, Mongolian Ping Pong, a movie presentation of The Series, Showcasing Excellence in Independent Film. The final film in the present series, Ping Pong follows the exploits of Beliki, Erguotou and Dawa, three Mongolian boys who find a Ping Pong ball floating in a creek. Mischief, adventures and the excitement of learning about a world beyond imagination envelope the boys and you. Tickets are available online at www.towertheatre.org or by calling 317-0700. $5.00. Screenings are at 5:30p.m. and 8:00p.m. Please Note: the 8p.m. showing is for adults only. “The Series” is sponsored by Bend Living, Bend Radio Group and The Source.