What’s in a Name?

Folks who came out to May 27’s Robert Randolph and the Family Band performance at Throne Theater likely noticed some changes. Randolph played on a newly resurfaced stage; new risers were installed to improve line-of-sight from the balcony; new sound systems and equipment were among the renovations new owner Dr. Damian Brezinski has implemented in recent weeks. “We’re getting to new bathrooms,” Brezinski quips of … Continue reading What’s in a Name?

ARE WE THERE YET? Where to celebrate the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017 in ILM

Whether encore readers are enthusiastically celebrating the end of this past year or happily welcoming the beginning of another, all sorts of fun ways await to celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the Port City. Here are a few highlights… Continue reading ARE WE THERE YET? Where to celebrate the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017 in ILM

VISION OF SOUND: Visual/Sound/Walls continues to grow with Cucalorus Film Festival

This year’s Visual/Sound/Walls portion of the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival is its most robust yet. With 36 videos, it features just as many (or more) talented regional, national and international musicians and performing artists as filmmakers. Curator, event coordinator and all-around music-video enthusiast Johnny Gray says each video will transition beautifully on the screen—with help from projectionist Matt Hedt, technical coordinator Aaron Cavazos, and … Continue reading VISION OF SOUND: Visual/Sound/Walls continues to grow with Cucalorus Film Festival