Sedona AZ (October 24, 2011) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in his second to last performance of “Mysteries of the Mogollon” at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 5. “A man may work from sun to sun, and woman’s work is never done, and there’s no rest for the wicked ’til the grave. But if you die in Arizona – just in case nobody warned ya – those just might not be the rules by which the game gets played,” quotes award-winning actor and playwright Michael Peach from his new show Mysteries of the Muggy-Own.
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Sedona City Council Woman Barbara Litrell talks with Tom Tayback on KAZM 780 AM radio about Proposition 410 and Proposition 411. Seems there is still confusion on Proposition 410: A YES vote will support the city council’s decision to stop ADOT’s decision to install 108 35 feet tall lighting along Highway 89a in the 2 and 12/2 mile stretch between Airport Road and Dry Creek Road. Additionally, ADOT is proposing to pay the City of Sedona $10.6 million is cash to take back ownership of the highway. That’s after ADOT repaves 89a and installs a stoplight athe most dangerous intersection…
Flagstaff, AZ (October 21, 2011) – Coconino National Forest fire managers are planning one small prescribed fire Monday, October 24, and are tentatively planning other projects for the remainder of the week. Prescribed fire activity is difficult to plan far in advance, as burn days, project areas and acres depend on winds, ventilation, and other conditions. Fire managers typically establish more solid plans one to two days before burning, when forecasts are clearer.
Sedona AZ (October 21, 2011) – All good ghouls, goblins and ghosts are welcome for “Spooktacular” festivities in Uptown Sedona on Halloween, October 31 from5to8 pm. Treats are available at storefronts all along the sidewalks and plazas of “Main Street” (SR 89A & The Shops at Hyatt Pinon Pointe) in Uptown, thanks to the merchants. Storefronts are decorated and costumed employees and owners add to the celebration. Sedona Fire District and Sedona Police Department will be part of the fun and help keep it safe.
Sedona AZ (October 21, 2011) -For the second year Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village will be transformed into an other-worldly spectacle of elaborate and culturally significant adornments and offerings. The occasion? Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Celebrating one of the most popular and important cultural rituals in Mexico and Latin America, the event runs from on Saturday, October 29, starting at 4:00 pm to Tuesday, November 1st. For many centuries, families wishing to honor and pay respect to their departed relatives and loved ones participate in the Dia de los Muertos. Today the ritual is practiced…
With Special Reception for Artist Ramona Stites at 6:00 pm Cottonwood AZ (October 21, 2011) – Award winning flutist Sherry Finzer brings her group ‘Radiant Sky’ to Old Town Center for the Arts for a special concert on Saturday, October 29th at 7:30 pm. Known for her wide breadth of musical styles, including new age, Latin, flamenco, classical and jazz, Sherry travels nationally and internationally as a Pearl Flutes Performing Artist and recording artist for Heart Dance Records. The evening will begin with a special reception for artist Ramona Stites beginning at 6:00 pm. Ramona’s contemporary Southwest landscape oil paintings…
Flagstaff, AZ (October 19, 2011) – Due to lack of sufficient winds, fire managers postponed the Fort Valley prescribed burn planned for today. Two prescribed fire projects are planned for Thursday, October 20. Hart Prairie Project – up to 490 acres located east of Hwy 180, west of AZ Snowbowl on Forest Road 151. Smoke will disperse over Hart Prairie and north of the San Francisco Peaks. Southwest winds are predicted to continue through the night, which will help keep smoke from settling the communities. If winds become light, residual smoke will settle into Fort Valley and drift into Rio de…
Sedona AZ (October 19, 2011) – On October 11, 2011, the Sedona City Council approved the Interim Development Impact Fee Schedule with an effective date of January 1, 2012. The change in fees is required based on a series of significant changes made by the State Legislature. These changes impact the parameters surrounding requirements for collection and use of Development Impact Fees.
UPDATE (October 19, 2011) – Due to lack of sufficient winds, fire managers have postponed the Fort Valley prescribed burn planned for today. Crews were anticipating winds that would help keep smoke out of Flagstaff. No prescribed burning is occurring on the Flagstaff Ranger District today. Fire managers are tentatively planning to burn up to 490 acres in Hart Prairie (off Forest Road 794), pending favorable conditions and approval from the Department of Environmental Quality. Additional information to come this afternoon. Flagstaff, AZ (October 18, 2011) – Crews completed ignition of 175 acres on the Woody Ridge Project today. Easterly winds…
Dedicated Her life and Her Resources to Protecting and Enhancing Sedona By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ (October 18, 2011) – Sedona is home for many people who give selflessly and are driven by a sense of community responsibility so profound that they go way beyond the call of duty and give everything they have towards making the world a better place. One such individual is Sedona’s own Rita Livingston, who dedicated her life and her resources to protecting and enhancing Sedona and maintaining the quality of life we all enjoy.
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2011) – A sixth Community Plan workshop will be held on the topic of Housing on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church located at 100 Arroyo Pinon Drive. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in this important long-range planning project.
Sedona, AZ (October 18, 2011) – Once again, the Coconino National Forest, Red Rock District welcomes the community and visitors alike, to come enjoy our “Solar Viewing & Star Gazing” presentation this coming Saturday, October 22. This interpretive event is presented by the Astronomers of Verde Valley and is free to the public. The “Solar Gazing” portion of the event is from 2 PM to 4:30 PM, and the “Star Gazing” presentation begins at 5:30 PM.
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2011) – As part of the ongoing Sedona Public Library in the Village Rotating Artist Series, the Red Rock Quilters and the Northern Arizona Stitchers of the Embroiderers Guild of America will be displaying their artwork at the village location in Tequa Plaza beginning on Tuesday, October 25. Some of their holiday-inspired arts and crafts will be available for purchase through December 17. An artists’ reception will be held at the library on Wednesday, November 2 from 4 to 6pm. Quilters in attendance will be happy to share their techniques and inspiration for each piece with…
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2011) – Sometimes it’s hard to know true love when you see it. But you will love this play right off the bat! Embraceable Me is a touching romantic comedy with earnestness, wit and charm that are sure to win over even the most hardened theatre-goers heart. Embraceable Me, the comic and passionate play by Victor L. Cahn, runs October 13 through October 30 at Canyon Moon Theatre.