BendFilm, Inc and OUT Central Oregon have signed a joint venture agreement to create and launch the inaugural OUT IN FOCUS FilmFest. The new annual film festival is scheduled for March 2-4, 2023 in Bend and will bring filmmakers and films focused on celebrating LGBTQ+ life experiences, diversity in the outdoors and include premieres of…
(Graphic courtesy of High Desert Museum) Explore a hidden world in the interactive, bilingual exhibit, Under the Snow! In the depth of winter, a deep layer of snow quiets the High Desert’s forests. Yet beneath the surface lies a hidden world of wildlife! Experience this immersive exhibition that will delight all ages with a resilient pika,…
(Mosaic by artist Rochelle Rose-Schueler of Wild Rose Artworks Mosaic Studio) A custom mosaic art piece created by local artist Rochelle Rose-Schueler was recently installed at Mosaic Medical’s Conners Health Center on Bend’s eastside. Designed to fit inside the frame of a conference room window of the facility, it is visible to staff and community…
(Photo | Courtesy of Old Mill District) The holidays are back in a big way in the Old Mill District. From a family run/walk on Thanksgiving to visits with Santa and a community menorah lighting, mark your calendars and join in the fun! “It’s our favorite time of year to bring the community together to celebrate,”…
Art in Public Places seeks to commission a permanent large-scale work of art for the Colorado Avenue & Columbia Street Roundabout in Bend. The Colorado Avenue & Columbia Street Roundabout connects drivers coming from downtown Bend to the westside of town over the Colorado Bridge where the Bend Whitewater Park is located on the Deschutes…
(Photo by Nic Alegre) Teton Gravity Research, often shortened to TGR, is an action-sport focused media production company that aims to share the ever evolving history and culture of sports like skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking and more. Founded in 1995 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, TGR was born when four people, Steve Jones, Todd Jones, Dirk…
(Cowboy Jordan Miller rides in the Black Cowboy Rodeo Association’s 45th annual parade in 2019. The parade takes place annually in Oakland, California. The association is a nonprofit organization that shares the historical contributions of Black cowboys | Photo by Hasbun, courtesy of High Desert Museum) Black cowboys have long been an integral part of…
(Photo | Thomas & Velo Photography) After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Old Mill District is once again hosting its traditional Halloween trick-or-treating event. The festivities are set to take place from 4-7pm on Monday, October 31, and everyone is welcome. Every business in the district will be handing out candy for a full evening…
(Photography by Tasha Marie) Local Photographer Captures True Emotion Above All Else If local photographer, designer and mother Tasha Marie is anything, she is fully authentic. Born and raised in California, Tasha has been interested in design her whole life. After spending some of her younger years in LA and traveling around, she decided to…
(Let There Be Drums directed by Justin Kreutzmann to screen at BendFilm 2022 | Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Whatever you’re feeling right now, BendFilm has a movie for that. If you’ve felt a bit of wanderlust, handcuffed by societal norms, curious about the wider world or wanted to live a day in someone else’s shoes,…
