(Graphic courtesy of Garret T. Willie) Canadian blues-rock guitarist Garret T. Willie has announced a seven-date US run this July in support of his acclaimed 2026 album Bill’s Cafe, out now on Cordova Bay/Gulf Coast Records. The Bill’s Cafe Tour touches down across Washington and Oregon beginning July 16, with a marquee appearance at the…
Want to Be Part of the 2026 Crew? We’re looking for several people to help run this year’s festival and Basecamp. These seasonal festival roles help bring BendFilm to life, from hosting screening venues and supporting on-site logistics to coordinating filmmaker hospitality, transportation, and Basecamp operations. Each position plays a key role in keeping the festival running…
(Photos courtesy of Art & Music) As of July 1, Art & Music is celebrating seven years in Redmond — and we just wanted to take a minute to say thank you. This little shop means a lot to us, and we know it wouldn’t be here without the people who keep choosing to walk…
(Photo courtesy of Paula Dreyer) Pianist and composer Paula Dreyer invites the community to experience an unforgettable evening of live music among the lavender fields at Tumalo Lavender on Saturday, August 1, from 7-8:30pm. Sunset Piano Flow at Tumalo Lavender blends mesmerizing original compositions, classical favorites, and intricate piano covers with the breathtaking beauty of…
(Photo courtesy of Bend Police Department) Bend PD National Night Out // Mountain View High School The Bend Police Department once again welcomes the Bend community to join in a night of family-friendly fun at National Night Out, from 4-8pm on Tuesday, August 4 at Mountain View High School. The event is part of a…
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Special Deal for You: Now through July 31, pick any three or more concerts and get $5 off each ticket! The discount will be automatically applied. Select “Continue Shopping” to add multiple events to your cart. The 49th Sunriver Music Festival opens August 10 at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great…
(Heidi Brown) Fused glass art classes offer an exciting opportunity for individuals of all skill levels to explore the vibrant world of glasswork. No experience necessary. All supplies and tools are supplied. In this class you will cut and break glass, use frit, stringers, and murine to complete your very own fused glass project. Best…
(Graphic courtesy of The Greenhouse Cabaret) Angels in America is a two-part epic, Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tony Kushner that explores the AIDS crisis, the conservative Reagan administration, religion, and identity in 1980s New York City, following interconnected characters like a drag queen with AIDS (Prior Walter) and a closeted Mormon lawyer (Joe Pitt) with…
(Artwork by John Vale) John Vale, who lives just outside Sunriver, was recently honored at the prestigious Lake Oswego Art Fair with a blue ribbon for his work and achievements. John, owner of Copper Moon Artisan, has been working with copper, wood and stone for four years, and has been an artist now for 34…
BendFilm Takes IND/EX Recently, BendFilm’s very own Christina and Selin traded Central Oregon for Chicago to attend IND/EX, one of the premier gatherings for independent cinemas, film festivals, and industry leaders from across the country. It was BendFilm’s first time attending, and we came home with notebooks full of ideas, a growing list of new…
