((L-R) American Gadfly, 7 Days, Chasing Childhood | Photos courtesy of BendFilm) 18th Annual BendFilm Festival Set to Run In-Person October 7-10 & Streaming Online October 11-17, 2021 New This Year! BendFilm is Now an Oscar Qualifying Festival for Short Films! BendFilm recently announced the 21 feature films in competition categories from the 18th annual BendFilm…

((L) David Kinker painting at his silliest, best self. (R) Front row, L-R: Sue Lyon-Manley, Patricia Kirk, Ellen Flentge and Janet Rawlings. Back row, L-R: David Kinker, Don Griffith, Kay Baker and Kristen Klug. Not pictured: David McNeill | Photos courtesy of Plein Air Painters of Oregon) Plein Air Painters of Oregon (PAPO) member David…

(Curator’s Choice Award: Gus by Rudi Broschofsky, spray paint on panel with resin, 31” x 45”) On July 29, the High Desert Museum unveiled a remarkable collection of artwork in its annual Art in the West juried, invitation-only exhibition and online silent auction. This year’s exhibition highlights the work of 56 regionally and nationally acclaimed…

(Photo | Courtesy of Sunriver Stars) Sunriver Stars Community Theater 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 Alexi Alfieri, will…