((L-R) The Capote Tapes, The Rescue, Becoming Cousteau | Photos courtesy of BendFilm) BendFilm has announced the Spotlight and Local Focus films selected to screen during the 18th annual BendFilm Festival running October 7-17, 2021. The film schedule is live and passes are on sale for Central Oregon’s premiere independent film festival. New this year,…

(Photo | Courtesy of Sunriver Stars Community Theater) Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) is pleased to announce its fall production, Mamma Mia! The Secret of the Spoon! Don’t expect your average theater experience though, as the show will take place while a three-course meal is served to guests. The production, written by Oregon State alum…

((L) Spiral Rheinmaiden, oil, 29×40 oil. (R) Sunspot Koi, oil, 30×40 | Art by David Kreitzer) Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer, master oil and watercolorist, exhibits throughout Central Oregon during the month of September. In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, David exhibits exquisite and stunning landscapes, figure, fantasy, California Oak Hills and Nishigoi koi oils…