(Oregon artist Sam Hamilton (foreground) with the Camas High School Choir following a 2019 performance of “THIS IS A CHOIR” at Portland Art Museum. Hamilton recently received a Career Opportunity grant award from the Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation | Photo courtesy of Oregon Arts Commission) Ensuring artists’ access to funding opportunities and…
((L) Tom Hansen (R) Robyn Hansen | Photos courtesy of Sunriver Stars) We give you a two-for-one introduction today as we present a husband-and-wife team, Tom and Robyn Hansen. Tom grew up in Minnesota with a mom and dad who were interested in the arts and that interest rubbed off on him. He has always…
(Photo | Courtesy of Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards) Art in the Vineyard this last Saturday, July 11. Our next Art in the Vineyard event is Sunday, August 15. We will be closed Tuesday, July 13, due to our employees being in the evacuation zone. Check our Facebook for updates on hours through this week…
((L) Michael Scheuerman, the Oscars, Great Hall (R) Skye Fitzgerald, the Oscars, Great Hall | Photos courtesy of HUNGER WARD) The most powerful art is born of necessity, as is often said. It cannot help but move us or shake our foundations. Sometimes this art can be a joyful experience — one of elation, celebration…
The world tasted a little better this summer after it was mixed with the perfect amounts of love, children and a lifetime supply of chocolate. The Sunriver Stars Kids Drama Camp culminated in a Showcase Under the Stars presentation by nearly 20 local students, adult actors and even a few parents. The show, held at…
(Photo | Courtesy of BendFilm) Future filmmakers entering fifth through ninth grade are invited to apply to Summer Film Camp. Students will learn how to unleash all of the creative potential of their iPads to learn how to write a script, direct actors, record quality picture and sound and edit their films — all in…
(Graphic | Courtesy of BendFilm) Festival Updates: Save the Date Mark your calendars! The 18th annual BendFilm Festival will take place in person from October 7-17. Out of town? We’re also offering virtual passes to grant you access to virtual screenings. Purchase a festival pass now for a 15 percent early bird discount. Buy a…
(Graphic | Courtesy of Cascades Theatrical Company) Cascades Theatrical Company has announced season 43 flex-passes, which are now on sale, and is excited to be back offering live theater for the new season. Do you still have some tickets in your account? Don’t worry, they’re waiting for you. Tickets no longer expire. Revenge and Sorrow…
Based on the classic novel by the same name, Little Women the Musical centers around an aspiring author, Jo March, and her family, growing up in the 1860s in Concord, Massachusetts. The story follows them through the growing pains of marriage, love, loss and sisterhood and Jo trying to make their way in the world as…
(RPA Thesby Awardees Aubrey Luse ,Grace Sorensen and Natalie Lawton | Photos courtesy of Redmond Proficiency Academy) Three Redmond Proficiency Academy (RPA) students recently took home prestigious acting honors from the renowned International Thespian Festival (ITF), an annual event where outstanding theatre students are recognized from around the world. This year, there were 640 Thespy…
