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Drop Dead Kill-arious

“Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” opens at Cascades Theatrical Company
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Cascades Theatrical Company launches its first main stage production of the 2016/2017 season with “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” combining all the best traits from theatrical farce, broad comedy and drawing room mystery. Shows like this don’t normally spend much time with characterization, yet “Murders” takes its time setting up the players in the […]

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Central Oregon Loses Its Home for the Arts

Arts Central closes its doors
Annette Benedetti

On Friday, Aug. 19, Arts Central—the hub for arts education and advocacy services in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties—closed its doors due to lack of funding. Local art students of all ages and financial means will feel the impact of the loss of the beloved nonprofit that provided hands-on learning opportunities to the community for […]

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BendFilm Future Filmmakers Festival

Giving a Voice to Central Oregon’s Future
Annette Benedetti

Every year, BendFilm gives independent filmmakers the exposure they deserve—even if those filmmakers are still in grade school. Now in its 11th year, the Future Filmmaker Festival coincides with the Bend Film Festival and celebrates the talent of young Central Oregon artists. It gives contributors the opportunity to share their talent and receive recognition and […]

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Runnin’ to the Oldies

Race has runners working to run faster than Beethoven’s 5th
Annette Benedetti

Runners listen to all types of music to help them keep pace, especially during a race. You might find hip-hop, pop and even heavy metal on a runner’s playlist—especially when energy runs low on the last mile. But on Aug. 21, Beethoven’s 5th Symphony will be the only tune lighting the fire for racers as […]

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Honoring History with Art

McMenamins Old St. Francis School Expands
Annette Benedetti

On July 30, McMenamins Old St. Francis School celebrated its recent expansion, which more than doubled its number of rooms. Through the use of distinct design elements and artistic applications, the iconic lodging and entertainment venue showed its commitment to historic preservation when it unveiled two new buildings aptly named the Education House and the […]

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General Excitement

Silent 1926 classic, “The General,” screens with a new, live score
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In case you haven’t seen it, Buster Keaton’s “The General” is one of the greatest movies ever made. No hyperbole needed or used: the movie is the pinnacle of the silent film era, combining some of the most jaw-dropping stunts and hilarious physical comedy ever captured on celluloid. To see a screening of “The General” […]

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John, Paul, George and MURDER

“The Beatles Die On Tuesday” premieres at 2nd Street Theate
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It’s always interesting to look back on certain moments in history and wonder what you would have done. Would you kill baby Hitler? Launch Apple a few years early? Clinton Clark’s play, “The Beatles Die On Tuesday,” takes an interesting trip through history, following an alternate timeline to its logical and powerful conclusion. “The Beatles […]

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Experience Mid-Century Camping Firsthand

Classic Vintage Trailer Rally draws thousands
Annette Benedetti

No one can argue that camping isn’t what it used to be. Today’s RVs and travel trailers come equipped with the same conveniences found in a small home, and outings often consist of listening to the wild animals howl just outside the window while watching Netflix from the comfort of a cozy couch. This August, […]

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Chris Cole’s Kinetic Sculptures

The evolution of an artist
Annette Benedetti

Chris Cole’s kinetic sculptures are fantastic mechanical creatures that capture the imagination with their beauty and movement. If you have had the pleasure of seeing one, chances are you were left wondering how they were made. There is a relatively simple answer to that question that involves bike and motorcycle parts, and welding and painting, […]

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