(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…
(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…
(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…
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…
(Will you sport the look of a bat during Welcome the Night on July 15? | Photo by Kyle Kosma) Don’t Miss Welcome the Night Owls, insects and telescopes, oh my! On Wednesday, July 15, the Museum invites you to celebrate the dark during Welcome the Night, an interactive adventure into the wonders of bats,…
Hike, Backpack, and Explore Oregon Longer days and melting snow mean it’s time to hit the trail. Whether you’re planning a stroll along the Deschutes River, a wildflower hike in the Cascades, a backpacking trip in the Three Sisters Wilderness, or a weekend adventure in the Ochocos, this curated list has you covered. Discover guidebooks,…
((Left) The Goldens Rule (Middle) Yogi the Llama by Helen Brown (Right) Helen Brown with Yogi | Photo courtesy of Helen Brown) In today’s world of fake news, conflict and growing mistrust, Tumalo Art Company and Helen Brown invite you to pause and celebrate the wonderful world of animals — those honest, trusting companions who…
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Independent film doesn’t happen by magic. It happens because people and businesses decide it’s worth showing up for. That’s where you come in. As a BendFilm sponsor, you’ll reach more than 4,000 festival attendees, 10,000 year-round moviegoers, and millions more through our marketing, all while helping great films find their audience….
