(Photo above: Jack Lawson as Young Simba, and Ensemble Cast perform I Just Can’t Wait to be King, courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) In 1994 Disney released a film that changed the way we look at animated storytelling. The Lion King, with its stunning visuals, it’s emotional storytelling, and the music of Elton John and…
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Late Nite Catechism: Time To Laugh Your Sins Off
Take another night to warm up under the neon lights. On January 18 and 19, Sister Strikes Again during Late Nite Catechism 2. In this interactive comedy she uses Chutes and Ladders to explain heaven and hell, and decrees new sins for the new millennium. It’s a comedic time-warp back to the days of Latin…
Get to Know Marie Curie…
Cascades Theatrical Company is proud to present Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie for their next main stage production. You may know about Marie Curie’s accomplishments on the world stage of science with her work in the theory of radioactivity, as well as the discovery of the elements polonium and radium. You may also be…
The Truth Can Get You Beheaded
(Photo: Michael Grigsby as William Shagspeare, Clinton K. Clark as Thomas Wintour. Photo courtesy of 2nd Street Theater) Equivocation Opens at 2nd Street Theater January 13 Stage Right Productions kicks off its 2018 Season with Equivocation written by Bill Cain and directed by Rick Jenkins, opening January 12. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm…
New Outdoor-Adventure Film Grant Seeking Filmmaker Applicants
Oregon Film, in collaboration with Travel Oregon, Danner Boots,and the Portland Film Office have created a new #OregonMade Outdoor-Adventure Film Grant program. Applications will be accepted through 5pm, January 31 Oregon Film, Travel Oregon, Danner Bootsand the Portland Film Office at Prosper Portland have partnered to bring funding for a new competitive grant, the Outdoor-Adventure…
Sunriver Stars News
The 2017-18 season has had a wonderful beginning. Our first seasonal production of The Secret Garden directed by Victoria Kristy, was very well received, with excellent audiences,and a wonderful cast including many childrenand their parents from the local communityand La Pine. Involving children in our productions assists us in fulfilling one of our mission statements…
Comedy for Kids Sake a Success for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon
(Above: Mark Cappell & Janet Meyer | courtesy of J Bar J) Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, recently held Comedy for Kids’ Sake at the Tower Theatre. The event, in its twentieth year, raised $70,000 to assure local kids receive a mentor and support…
Come Spend the Holidays with CTC!
It is that time of year where loved ones gather together. Why not take part in the perfect holiday outing? Cascades Theatrical Company invites you to join us for our holiday show. “Marley was Dead.” The famous first line of the classic novel, introduces the world to Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, and Victorian London as…
The Tower & Bend Radio Group Present Christmas Movie Nights Benefitting Ronald McDonald House
Looking for Friday night plans over the holidays? Look no further — The Tower Theatre Foundation and Bend Radio Group have you taken care of. Join us for a series of movie nights featuring holiday laughs, costume contests, seasonal sentiments, a toy drive, and—of course—two classic Christmas films. On Friday, December 1 at 7pm experience…
FUZZY LOGIC
Bend Comedy’s New Show for Nerds Fuzzy Logic is a live, interactive, variety show for geeks and nerds! Produced and hosted by local Bend nerds, ready to share their passions and interests with you as long as you are ready to share yours. The open platform and fluid structure of this unique show allows for…