(Graphic courtesy of Bend Comedy Festival) After a sold-out inaugural year and rave reviews from audiences, the Bend Comedy Festival (BFC) returns Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2026, bringing three days of live comedy, including stand-up, improv, sketch, and late-night laughs to venues across Bend. The 2025 debut exceeded expectations, with more than 20 sold-out…
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Tickets to the BendFilm Gala are available for purchase! Join us at The Pavilion at Tetherow on March 15 to watch the Oscars, enjoy food and drink, and peruse our silent auction! All money raised by our Gala will go towards supporting the independent film and education initiatives that BendFilm organizes each year. Click the button…
((L-R) Avery Brown (Wendla), Emmy James (Swing_ Martha, Thea, Anna), Seneca Fiedler (Martha, Quinn LeGrand, Lila Cogen (Anna), Finley Kennedy (Thea), Aurora Dixon (Ilse). Photo by Brooklyn Wagner Photography) Dash (he/they) and Kisky (she/her) Holwerda have been eager to do Spring Awakening since Ponderosa Players was founded in May of 2023, but have been waiting…
BEAT Children’s Theatre is delighted to announce our spring production, The Secret Garden, adapted by Tim Kelly. This non-musical version of the literary classic you’ve loved for years tells the story of Mary Lennox, known as a difficult child, sent to live at her uncle’s estate in England after her parents pass away. Misselthwaite Manor…
((Left) Jenny Anderson (Right) Rachel Grady) Cascades Academy’s Education Series is exploring the growing challenge of teen disengagement — and how young people can shift from digital distraction to real-world connection, deeper learning, and meaningful relationships. Monday, February 9, 6-7:30pm The Disengaged Teen An Evening with Author Jenny Anderson Hear directly from The Disengaged Teen…
(Photo courtesy of COCC) With a theme of “Her Power, Our Resilience,” Black History Month at Central Oregon Community College includes a student-led empowerment retreat (February 7), a documentary film on Toni Morrison (February 10), community forums (February 18), a cultural dinner event (February 20), a talk by New York Times-bestselling author Ijeoma Oluo (February…
Mountain View High School is proud to announce its upcoming production of Little Women: The Musical, a heartwarming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. An inspiring journey of family, hope, and heart—told through unforgettable music. About the Show: Set during the Civil War era, Little Women: The Musical follows the lives of the four March sisters—Jo, Meg,…
(Photo courtesy of AthertonPR) Sahasi Chori (Brave Girl), the critically acclaimed short thriller directed by Erin Galey, is set for re-release on major streaming platforms, including Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube TV, on January 15, 2026. The film addresses the issue of sex trafficking of young girls, as relevant an issue as it was in…
(Photo by Lê Minh) The City of Bend has launched its 2026 One Water Student Video Contest honoring the 100-year anniversary of the City’s Water Services. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to produce a 30‑second video celebrating a century of exceptional water to highlight Bend’s water history, its impact on the community and the…
(Photo courtesy of The Environmental Center) Mountainfilm on Tour – Bend, the annual crowd-favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center, is scheduled to return on February 6-7. This event features inspiring documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado, and a raffle to support The Environmental Center’s mission to embed sustainability into…
