Big Bear Lake, CA, September 17, 2013 -- George Adams, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, opens his latest documentary at one of the top-rated film festivals in the country, the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival (BBLIFF). See the trailer here. For Touche: A Blind Fencer’s Story, Adams spent 18 months documenting a single mother in her mid-thirties, Catherine Bolton, who … [Read more...] about Blind Fencers Subject of Film at Village Theaters
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Jessica Brasher Takes the Crown
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 15, 2013 --With 21 hopefuls vying for the title, Jessica Brasher was crowned Miss Big Bear in a ceremony at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center last night. Her court consists of 1st-runner-up Kodie Cash, 2nd-runner-up Delaney Warren, 3rd-runner-up Raven Young and 4th-runner-up Lexi Contreras. The five girls now begin a yearlong reign that will … [Read more...] about Jessica Brasher Takes the Crown
Sacred Landmark in Big Bear is Subject of “God’s Golden Eye”
Baldwin Lake, CA, September 13, 2013 -- Part-time local resident Ian James Murphy will premier his inaugural film at the 2013 Big Bear Lake International Film Festival. “God’s Golden Eye” is a historical account of the desecration of a sacred tribal landmark near Baldwin Lake. Serrano Indians occupied our local mountains 2,000 years ago, worshiping a dome of brilliant white … [Read more...] about Sacred Landmark in Big Bear is Subject of “God’s Golden Eye”
Big Bear Director Explores Mayan Culture
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 13, 2013 -- Big Bear City resident Steve Copeland will compete with 125 other directors in the 14th annual Big Bear Lake International Film Festival. "The Shift of the Ages" is a historical documentary set against the backdrop of the ‘end’ of the Mayan Long Count calendar. The film traces the story of Wandering Wolf (Mayan Grand Elder and … [Read more...] about Big Bear Director Explores Mayan Culture
“Women in the Arts” Celebration Will Benefit Local Students
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 29, 2013 - The Big Bear Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) was formed in 1983 to enhance the professional and personal growth of members and young women and girls in the community. On Sunday, September 8, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., the group will present its annual “Women in the Arts” celebration at the lakeside home of Carol and … [Read more...] about “Women in the Arts” Celebration Will Benefit Local Students