(Images courtesy of BendFilm) Entry Fee Discounts We are unable to give free submission waivers, but we have plenty of discount codes available. Take a look at them and see if any apply to you! BFNW24: $5 discount for films produced in the Northwest. To qualify, submitted film must have been filmed in Oregon, Washington,…
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Auditions, Kids Camp & Opera ~ Phew!
There’s a lot going on in April with the Sunriver Stars! Auditions for Death of a Salesman Auditions for Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize winning play are this week in both Sunriver and Bend: Sunriver Audition Details Friday, April 5 Saturday, April 6 6-8pm @ Village Properties Suite 208 in the Sunriver Business Park 56835 Venture Lane, Sunriver…
Poetry Slam, Roundtable Events Give Voice to COCC Poetry Month
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is celebrating National Poetry Month with a poetry slam on April 12 and a student and alumni poets’ roundtable on April 25. Events are free and open to the public, with light refreshments provided. Visit barber.cocc.edu/poetry for complete details and to register for the slam. COCC’s…
Theater in the Park Returns
Lay It Out Events is thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated return of our annual outdoor performance series, Theater in the Park, with the beloved musical sensation Mamma Mia! For over a decade, Theater in the Park has delighted audiences with unforgettable performances in the scenic setting of Drake Park. From the uproarious comedy of Spamalot to the…
Celebrating Three Decades of Creativity & Collaboration
What begins as a simple lump of earth, mixed with water, meets air and fire, at the hands of the artist/craftsperson becomes a vibrant vessel or stunning wall hanging. It can be made on the pottery wheel or built “by hand,” or sculpted. The possibilities reach as far as the artist’s imagination. The Raku Club…
New Perspective for April
Conversations are challenging this month as Mercury turns retrograde on the 1st. Listen to your intuition on the 3rd especially in regards to your relationships. New beginnings on the 4th are helpful and by the 6th your relationships could improve. The New Moon on the 8th mixed with a Total Solar Eclipse could intensify the…
April First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Bend | Old Mill District Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 • bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography….
Deschutes Children’s Foundation Announces Stephen Teater as Ripples Gala Signature Artist
(Fort Rock, Flower Moon by Stephen Teater) Since 1990, Deschutes Children’s Foundation (DCF) has provided the space and support where nonprofits succeed at helping children and families. DCF is the literal foundation for community staples such as KIDS Center, MountainStar, Saving Grace, FAN, CASA of Central Oregon, and many more. In support of DCF’s vital…
“Know Gardens” this April with Deschutes Public Library
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Are you dreaming of a backyard bounty or looking to garden more sustainably? Join us as we sew, dig, and harvest for “Know Gardens” in April. Learn the fundamentals of water-wise gardening and explore Monet’s innovative landscapes. Deeply connect to the natural world with a forest-bathing experience and indulge…
Updates from SFF Presents
Our 2023 Annual Report is here and (spoiler alert) we had a great year! We wanted to be sure you got a copy of our annual report to see what we were able to accomplish last year with your help. We can’t do what we do without you, and we appreciate your support very much! Download…