A Christmas Carol November 27-December 20, Declaration, a play by Johnathan Dorf November 12-14, The Importance of Being Earnest auditions, AmazonSmile and more. A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol, based on the book by Charles Dickens and adapted and directed by Julee Vadnais, November 27-December 20 at Cascades Theatrical Company (CTC), 148 NW Greenwood Ave.,…
Theatre/Film
A Letter of Thanks from BendFilm Executive Director Todd Looby, Plus Festival Winners & More
(Photo | Courtesy of BendFilm) I want to thank each and every one who contributed in some way to this amazing Festival and organization over the past month. I will remember this Festival as my favorite of the seven I have had the pleasure and honor of leading. Of course this is not the type…
First Annual Spooktacular Drive-in Movie Fundraiser is October 29
Looking for some safe-yet-scary good Halloween fun? Ghosts, goblins and ghoulies of all ages are invited to the First Annual Spooktacular Drive-in Movie Fundraiser benefiting Every Child Central Oregon. The event takes place Thursday, October 29 at Cascade Relay Warehouse in Bend, which has partnered up with the local nonprofit affiliate to host this debut…
BendFilm Awards Ceremony & Encore Screenings
(Photo | Courtesy of BendFilm) Awards Ceremony this Friday It’s party time. Join us this Friday, October 23 at 7pm PST for a virtual awards ceremony. Be among the first to see who wins the $12,000+ in juried and audience awards from the 2020 BendFilm Festival. Watch emcee Jason “MOWO” Graham and the illustrious BendFilm…
COCC Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Virtual Events
(Photo | Courtesy of Central Oregon Community College) Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Latinx student program is hosting a series of free virtual events in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. These events will include talks on indigenous languages, a primer for making ceviche and a film discussion of the award-winning Ixcanul. Information and registration for…
Ashland Independent Film Festival Announces the Expansion of Varsity World Film Week
(90 Minutes | Photo by Richard Herskowitz, Ashland Independent Film Festival) The Ashland Independent Film Festival is expanding Varsity World Film Week, its annual fall festival of new international films, into a two-week Varsity World Film Weeks – Virtual Edition. The festival will run online from October 2-15 via the organization’s website: ashlandfilm.org, and is…
BendFilm Announces New Films & Drive-In Lineup for 17th Annual BendFilm Festival
(L-R: I Will Make You Mine, Chuck Berry, Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story | Photos courtesy of BendFilm) BendFilm announced 18 new films to the lineup for the 17th annual BendFilm Festival running virtually and at drive-in screenings October 8-25, 2020. The films are available to browse in the BendFilm Drive-In Schedule and…
BendFilm Announces Feature Films in Competition for 17th Annual BendFilm Festival
(Images | Courtesy of BendFilm) 17th Annual BendFilm Festival Set to Run October 8-25, 2020 BendFilm Will Present More Than 100 Independent Films Available to Stream, Drive-In Screenings and Virtual Filmmaker Discussions BendFilm announced 26 feature films selected to screen in competition at the 17th annual BendFilm Festival running October 8-25, 2020. BendFilm will continue…
Mask Up, Get Your Friends & Join Us for Movies Outside This Week! The Fun Starts TONIGHT!
(Photo | Courtesy of BendFilm) We will be hosting our weekly tradition of **surprise** screenings of three different genres and a classic title each Monday! All screenings at 8pm outside the Tin Pan Theater in Tin Pan Alley. TONIGHT: The Big Lebowski! We’re bumping our usual RomCom to make space for The Dude. Costume contest begins at 7pm, White Russians start flowing…
Cascades Teen Theatre Program Fall Sessions Open
Cascades Teen Theatre, a Cascades Theatrical Company (CTC) program, has opened their fall sessions. Cascades Teen Theatre provides programming that challenges teens to develop their self-confidence, imagination and empathy by supporting their growth through teamwork and creative thinking. Their mission is to create a positive experience and participation in the performing arts to help nurture…