Thursday 12/21 “Depth Perception” screening FILM— What do you get when pro snowboarder Travis Rice and his gang of daredevils venture into the Canadian wilderness with a few fancy cameras? Rice’s latest film features beautiful backcountry boarding that’ll make anyone jealous. Enter the raffle for a Travis Rice HP snowboard! Proceeds benefit Protect Our Winters. […]
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Picks of the Week: Nov 23-29
It’s turrrrrrrkkkkkkey day. Events to rid you of that food baby
Thursday 11/23 FootZone’s I Like Pie Run/Walk FUN RUN Do you love pie? This year, the I Like Pie and Thanksgiving Classic are merging for a timed 5K & 10K and a family-friendly fun run/walk. Bring a pie, eat pie and have fun! All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run and NeighborImpact. Bring 5 pounds […]
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Film Events 11/18-11/25
Mile, Mile & A Half A fascinating and gorgeous documentary about five friends who take off from responsibility to hike the legendary John Muir Trail, which stretches 211 miles from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. Their goal was to complete the trail in 25 days and their journey is a powerful one. Even a few locals […]
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Film Events 10/21-10/28
Back to the Future Part II Now that we live in the future that Back to the Future Part II promised us and it is devoid of hover boards, flying cars, 3D shark attacks on street corners, and blow-drying jackets, it’s hard to know whether to be depressed or overjoyed. While the film was much-maligned […]
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Film Events 10/14-10/21
NT Live: Hamlet Since Benedict Cumberbatch isn’t getting enough exposure right now, why not check him out in a live production of the National Theatre’s Hamlet. In what is supposed to be one of the finest Hamlet stagings of the 21st century, Cumberbatch is receiving rave reviews as Shakespeare’s most disturbed lead from his finest […]
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Film Events 10/7-10/14
BendFilm Festival With one of the finest programs in its history, BendFilm is coming out swinging, not content to be just the premiere festival of Central Oregon, but of the entire Northwest. Some highlights this year include Breaking A Monster (a doc that will have the entire theater cheering), Astraea (a science fiction film that […]
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Film Events 9/30-9/7
Wild and Scenic Film Festival The Oregon Natural Desert Association’s eighth annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival has arrived. The festival presents an evening of short films showcasing the natural wonders we can take for granted in our busy lives. While also having films highlighting athleticism, bravery, courage, and activism, the festival truly has something […]
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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 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 […]
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Film Events 5/13-5/20
Queens of the Roleo A documentary about 11-time world log rolling champions out of Lewiston, Idaho. All female, all badass, all really good at balancing on floating logs that are spinning in water. Funded by a Kickstarter and produced by local journalist and former TV executive Dave Jones, this film picks up an otherwise footnote […]