New concert series launches at Bend’s Tower Theatre
Published 4:50 pm Monday, December 8, 2025
A new concert series debuts at the Tower Theatre in January, presented by Oregon State University University-Cascades and the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, known as PRAx.
On Jan. 21, Yagódy makes a rare North American appearance at the Bend venue. The seven-member ensemble, founded in Lviv, Ukraine, blends ancient Ukrainian folk melodies with theatrical performance, dramatic costumes, Balkan rhythms and haunting vocals.
Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist Andy Akiho and Grammy-winning wind ensemble Imani Winds perform April 12 in “BeLoud, BeLoved, Belonging.” The collaborative work earned a 2025 Grammy nomination for its exploration of mass incarceration through bold percussion and wind arrangements.
“We’re excited to expand PRAx’s role in advancing artistic excellence — contributing to the innovation thriving at OSU-Cascades and enriching the vibrant, diverse cultural landscape of Bend and Central Oregon,” said Peter Betjemann, executive director of PRAx and associate vice provost of arts and humanities, in a press release.
Concert series by PRAx and OSU-Cascades; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and April 12; $30 plus historic preservation fee or $5 for students; osucascades.edu/community-connect
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