Artist’s Den Presents: Alt-J Live from the Hollywood American Legion comes Alt-J in concert. Fathom Events and Regal have been doing some of these Artist’s Den concerts lately and the sound mix is always spot on and makes for a fantastic window into a show you might be missing otherwise. Keep an eye on artistsden.com […]
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Film Events 8/26-9/2
Munch & Movies: Maleficent The annual outdoor film festival geared for kids and families continues. Although late entries, these events are often summertime favorites; relaxed, good natured events. This week’s film: Angelina Jolie stars in Maleficent, part of the new line of Disney films that are breaking from the standards (Bambi, Cinderella), but stick with […]
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Film Events 8/19-8/26
Clean Spirit A response to the doping culture that has polluted cycling, this documentary-style film follows the Argos-Shimano team as they train and psychologically prep for the 2013 Tour de France. A fun spirited insight into a modern cycling team. 9 pm, Thursday August 20. McMenamins Old St Francis, 700 NW Bond St. $5 (cash […]
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Film Events 8/12-8/19
The Hunting Film Tour A collection of short documentaries and travelogues, with beautiful vistas of Alaska (hunting caribou) and sweeping panoramas of eastern Montana (antelope). Probably no Zimbabwean lions, though. (Too soon?) 6 pm. Wednesday, August 12. Volcanic, 70 SW Century Dr. $10 adv., $12 door. Clean Spirit A response to the doping culture that […]
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Film Events 7/28-8/5
Saving the Ocean with Carl Safina: Stories of Hope and Innovation With all the dour news about ecological collapse, it is nice to have some smart and optimistic stories. This Boston-produced series explores various locations—and provides uplifting (but guardedly so) stories about marine conservation. The program is hosted by marine biologist and writer Carl Safina—and […]
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Film Events 6/24-7/1
Unreal With cinematography as expansive as the boldness of these mountain bike riders, Unreal matches the Warren Miller gold standard for adventure films, and hits a high water (altitude?) mark for mountain biking movies. 6:30 pm and 9 pm, Thursday, June 25. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. $12 adv, $15 door, $7 for 16 […]
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Film Events 6/18-6/24
Double feature: Comes with Baggage & The Black Canyon Trail Comes With Baggage is a lighthearted, 20-minute roll-through bike-touring history, with styles that range from PBS Ken Burns to MTV Dog Town & Z-Boys’ lost footage of badasses. Followed by a second more specific short film about a high octane group of men bike touring […]
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Film Events 6/10-6/17
GLBT Monthly Movie Night: Gun Hill Road A standout film that circulated the film festival circuit in 2011, Gun Hill Road is a fine portrait of family and definitions of masculinity. Played by the fine, fine actor Esai Morales (best known for his role as the big brother in La Bamba, and in the TV […]
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Film Events 6/3-6/10
The Rise of Enduro When Warren Miller first began screening his extreme ski films, he was introducing an entirely new concept to a wider population, magnifying the antics of a few men and projecting them as inspiration to thousands of others. The Rise of Enduro isn’t quite that groundbreaking, but the film is positioned somewhat […]
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Film Events 5/27-6/3
BendFilm Bash While technically not a film event, this evening’s bash supports a major film event, Bend Film Festival. It is a like a greatest hits of Bend: Shanan Kelley hosts a special edition of a wacky and wooly variety show, “The Night Light Show with Shanan Kelley,” Spork caters the event, GoodLife beer provides […]
