ReadingFilmFEST alum's new horror movie showing at Reading theater

Feb. 12—ReadingFilmFEST alumni Erik Bloomquist's horror film "She Came From the Woods," starring Cara Buono ("Stranger Things") and William Sadler ("The Shawshank Redemption"), is playing at R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX in downtown Reading.

Set in 1987, the film is about a group of counselors who accidentally unleash a decades-old evil on the last night of summer camp.

The ReadingFilm Office, which oversees the ReadingFilmFEST, voiced excitement about Bloomquist's return to Reading. According to Cammie Harris, executive director: "Erik has been a part of the ReadingFilm community for close to five years and we are excited to welcome this riveting, must-see film."

Chris Woodward, ReadingFilmFEST 's juror manager, said, "We very much anticipate viewing 'She Came From the Woods,' as Erik's storytelling craft continues to be masterful."

Bloomquist has participated as a filmmaker, guest speaker and student mentor with the ReadingFilmFEST. His film "Long Lost" (2018) won him Best Narrative Feature, 2019's "Intermedium" was awarded Best Actress in a Short (Emily Keefe), and 2020's "Ten Minutes to Midnight" won him Best Narrative Feature.

Bloomquist is a two-time New England Emmy Award winner (Outstanding Director and Outstanding Writer), eight-time nominee and Top 200 Director on HBO's Project Greenlight. His debut feature, "Long Lost," played a limited theatrical run in early 2019 and is now available on VOD.

His nationally syndicated television series, "The Cobblestone Corridor," for which he served as creator, showrunner, writer, director and lead actor, won three New England Emmy Awards and received nine nominations. His critically acclaimed short films have played internationally on television (Crypt TV, Shorts HD), at festivals and on demand.

To view the trailer for "She Came From the Woods" and purchase tickets to the local screenings, visit http://shecamefromthewoods.com.

Fashion show

West Reading is bringing high fashion to the area with its annual Fashion Show, which will bring together designers, models and West Reading boutiques for a night focused on creativity, style and music on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. at the new Eight20 Events, located behind Sly Fox Brewing at 820 Knitting Mills Way, Wyomissing.

This year's runway will feature bridal to sportswear, lingerie to date night chic, coming from prominent area boutiques including Bella Jules, Betsey's Boutique, Be Mine Boutique, DeLune Boutique, Dressed in Love Bridal Suite, Fleet Feet West Reading, Holistic Skateshop, LiliBea's and Snazzy Beauty Boutique.

Leading up to the show, West Reading will feature events with its Fashion Week, starting Feb. 23. During this time, participating boutiques will have their own discounts, sales and promotions.

A 7 p.m. VIP hour ticket upgrade is available for the Fashion Show. Twenty-five SUPER VIP's will have deluxe catered seating in Saylor House Lounge, a 400-square-foot modern black-and-white space that will complement the looks shown on the runway.

All VIPs will enjoy a welcome glass of Brut and taste light bites, get their photo taken for Berks County Living's "B Scene" and receive a West Reading Swag Bag.

Art

Studio B Fine Art Gallery, Boyertown, has announced the award winners from its "Face" exhibition, which runs through April 23.

Best in show went to Marky Barto; second place, Pirjo L'Esperance; third place, Bill Timmins; fourth place, Robert Seabourne; and fifth place, Alecia Miller.

Receiving honorable mention were Albert Ciervo, Jim Meehan, Marilyn Basehoar, Lauralynn White, Marta Tomosy-Herman, David Reimer, Martha Ressler, Anne Mitchell Reid and Judy Lupas.

Gallery director Susan Biebuyck encouraged artists to explore the many definitions and uses of the word "face" to inspire their responses. Works in oil, pencil, and watercolor to clay, glass and fiber, are represented. The annual exhibit showcases dozens of local artists and offers an array of styles.

Juror for the exhibit was fine artist Merrill Weber, an award-winning artist whose work is included in exhibitions and in museums worldwide.

Music

The 17th Some Kind of Jam Music & Camping Festival, featuring 24 musical acts on three stages, workshops, food and craft vendors, kids' activities, late-night indoor jams, light shows, fire performances, parades, yoga and more, has been scheduled for April 27-30 at the Kempton Community Center.

Jibberjazz will showcase musical styles including jam, funk, bluegrass, folk, blues, rock, electronica, Americana, world, jazz and prog from across the United States. Headliners will include Lespecial, Magic Beans, Funk You and Arkansauce.

Tickets and more information are available at jibberjazz.com.