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Artwork by Oregon photographer, Jason McPheeters - A glimpse behind the historic Tower Theater downtown Bend, Oregon. The tower theater is where I used to see movies as a kid. It was built in 1940. Back in the day, this two level theater had the capacity to seat 998 people. It closed its doors in 1993 due to the competition of the new multiplex movie theaters. The theater was bought by the city and reopened, but then had to close again in 1996 due to needed renovations. In 2001, a non-profit organization called the Tower Theater Foundation purchased the theater with money they had raised, and had begun construction in 2002 expanding the interior space, enlarging the basement for an orchestra pit, new lobby area, and new box seating. Today, the theater hosts an array of shows ranging from live acts and presentations, to movie screenings and more. Bend is such a fast growing and ever changing place. I grew up in this town, and am happy to see that some of the places from my childhood ar...

Thank you so much for taking a moment to read this! I am a Travel & Landscape Photographer, snowboarder, former Journeyman Electrician, and I grew up in Bend, Oregon, where I am currently based. I specialize in travel and landscape photography from around the PNW and Central Oregon, capturing stories and inspiring people to enjoy simplicity in life. How did I get into photography? Well, my life story took an unfortunate turn after the loss of my beautiful wife, Megan, at the age of 39. Earth shattering was an understatement. My outlook on life drastically changed. I felt lost and often hopeless, like my life was over. What I didn't know was that by holding on, I would find direction and a path to healing. A new love, Julie,...