(Photos courtesy of BendFilm) In honor of Black History Month, here are our staff picks of films made by Black directors, telling Black stories. With award season upon us, the disparities in the film industry are even more present than ever. In 96 years, only six Black directors have been nominated for the Academy Award…
Theatre/Film
Tick, Tick…Boom! Explodes Onto Stage at The Greenhouse Cabaret
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick… Boom! This semi-autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a rock band, Tick, Tick… Boom!…
The 21st Annual Mountainfilm on Tour Returns to The Tower
(Graphic courtesy of The Environmental Center) Mountainfilm on Tour — Bend, the annual crowd-favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center, is scheduled to return on February 23 and 24. This event features inspiring documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado, and a raffle to support The Environmental Center’s mission to embed…
Membership Appreciation Month
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Happy February! This month we are celebrating all of our amazing BendFilm Members. We truly could not do what we do without you all! All new members in the month of February get a FREE BendFilm Tote bag when they sign up! View the membership levels below. Become a Member bendfilm.org
Under the Marquee
(Graphic courtesy of Tower Theatre) Fly Fishing Film Tour Presented by Adventure Entertainment Thursday, February 15 at 6pm The 18th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back at the Tower with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead. The F3T is the…
Mountainfilm Tickets are LIVE
(Photo courtesy of The Environmental Center) Tickets are now live on The Tower Theatre’s website for Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24 showings of Mountainfilm on Tour: Bend! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Will you join us for an evening (or two) of incredible films, awesome raffle prizes, and all-around stoke?…
BEAT Announces Tickets for Junie B. Jones Jr — The Musical
(Photo courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) BEAT Children’s Theatre is thrilled to announce their Winter Musical — Junie B. Jones Jr — The Musical! Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends — and Junie B. makes friends…
What to Expect in 2024
(Photos courtesy of BendFilm) 2024 At A Glance! Save the date for some awesome events happening this year! We wanted to give you a brief look at what we have in store! January 30: IndieWomen Appreciation Screening at the TPT February 16-18: Tabling at WinterFest. Come say hi! Now-March: Spaghetti Westerns at the TPT March 1:…
The Greenhouse Cabaret Presents The Last Five Years
Experience the heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and self-discovery in a soul-stirring performance of The Last Five Years at The Greenhouse Cabaret. This intimate musical journey promises an evening of exquisite storytelling and powerful melodies. The Last Five Years is a modern classic that chronicles the five-year relationship between aspiring novelist Jamie Wellerstein and struggling…
Under the Marquee
International Fly Fishing Festival Presented by Fly Fusion Magazine Friday, January 12 at 7pm The International Fly Fishing Film Festival or IF4 is an inclusive and far-reaching fly-fishing film event. Consisting of short and feature-length films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, the IF4 showcases the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly…