This episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, hosted by Bev Juday and Sue Wright, highlights the historic Redwood Theater’s deep connection to the Brookings community and its collaboration with the Wild Rivers Film Festival. Guests Donna Fleshman and Scott Larson discuss the theater’s evolution from film reels to digital technology, its efforts to engage younger audiences post-COVID, and its role as a hub for events beyond movies, such as concerts and gatherings. They emphasize the theater’s support for local businesses, its charm with vintage artifacts (including a resident ghost named Harriet), and its commitment to hosting family-friendly and diverse entertainment. The Wild Rivers Film Festival is noted for enriching the local arts scene, fostering tourism, and creating opportunities for dialogue with filmmakers. Both the theater and the festival aim to build community connections, with upcoming events like free children’s screenings and monthly library film showings.

Hosts: Bev Juday, Sue Wright; Producers: Bev Juday, Sue Wright

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