(Graphic courtesy of BendFilm) Important Dates: September 12: Tickets are live for members September 18: Tickets are live for All Access Pass holders September 19: Tickets are live for Full Film Pass holders September 20: Tickets are live for everyone! What is the difference between the two pass options you ask? All Access Early ticket reservation Unlimited In-Theater…
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2024 Bend Film Festival: Oscar-Qualifying Short Film Programs Announced
(L-R T-B): Stills from ILY, BYE, Canyon Chorus, Officer Stanley & Tennis, Oranges, selections from the Bend Film Festival’s short film program | Photos courtesy of BendFilm) BendFilm has announced 68 short films, joining last week’s slate of features across four competition categories, which will screen at the 21st Annual Bend Film Festival, presented in person October…
2024 Bend Film Festival: 22 Competition Features Announced
BendFilm recently announced 22 feature films comprising four competition categories which will screen at the 21st annual Bend Film Festival, presented in person October 10-13, across six venues in and around Bend. This year’s competition features were selected from a record-high 2,857 submissions, originating from 24 countries around the world. “We’ve got some unforgettable films…
Under the Marquee
(Graphic courtesy of Tower Theatre) Encanto Presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation, Central Oregon Disability Support Network, Full Access High Desert, and ALSO Tuesday, August 20 at 6pm Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in…
Under the Marquee
(Graphic courtesy of Tower Theatre) Opening Night Classical Concert: Earth Presented by Sunriver Music Festival Sunday, August 11 at 7:30pm The Festival season opener celebrates two landmark anniversaries: Charles Ives’ 150th birthday and his brilliant Variations on America, plus the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s immortal Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Orion Weiss. After intermission,…
Anytime Coming to the Tower
(Photo courtesy of Tower Theatre) Pine Mountain Sports and Shimano proudly present the NW Premiere of AnyTime, a thrilling MTB film by Anthill Films and Red Bull Media House. Your ticket purchase helps support COTA, contributing to the maintenance and development of local trails. Plus, Family Kitchen will be attending and selling raffle tickets for their “Any…
Festival House Hosts Needed
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) 2024 House Hosts Needed! We are looking for generous house hosts for the 2024 Festival, October 10-13. Get to know amazing filmmakers, be a key role in making the festival what it is, and get four FREE tickets to the fest! If you are interested, fill out the form below! Become…
Youth Program Stages Wizard of Oz in Madras
(Members of the COCC “Wizard of Oz” summer youth program in dress rehearsal | Photo courtesy of COCC) The yellow brick road is arriving in Madras the first weekend of August, as Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) community education program brings a theatrical youth production of The Wizard of Oz to the Madras Performing Arts…
The Greenhouse Cabaret Brings Tony-Winning Drama Proof to Life
(Image courtesy of Greenhouse Cabaret) Proof is the story of an enigmatic young woman, Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor. They are all pieces of the puzzle in the search for the truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof. In Proof, the young but guarded Catherine grieves over the loss of…
Create, Learn & Enjoy
(Photo courtesy of COCC) To register, click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270 The Art & Science of Fabric Manipulation A basic understanding and practice of sewing is the foundation of this hands-on class. This course reviews primary stitches (straight, zig-zag), and joins the practice of art and science in the construction and…