Exhibition Features Sedona Arts Center Faculty Artists Sedona, AZ (August 18, 2011 – The City of Sedona Art in Public Places Committee is proud to announce a new exhibition featuring Sedona Arts Center faculty artists. It includes the works of Libby Caldwell, Vince Fazio, Alok Hsu Kwang-han, and Susan Pitcairn. The exhibit can be viewed in the Council Chambers at Sedona City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive, through mid-October. The mission of the Sedona Arts Center is to provide diverse art experiences for individuals and the community through art classes, art workshops, art trips, exhibitions, special art events and community outreach…
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Well Red Coyote Party Celebrates New Bookstore Space Sedona, AZ (August 18, 2011) – One of Sedona’s most beloved musical duos, Lyra, will perform a very special free concert for the grand re-opening of the The Well Red Coyote bookstore on Friday evening, August 26. The Well Red Coyote recently moved to a new location in the same building, now on the 89A side of the building at the corner of 89A and Dry Creek Road in West Sedona. Co-owners Joe & Kris Neri are throwing a party to celebrate their new bookstore space and have invited Lyra to headline…
Know the Rules for Holding Community Events Sedona, AZ (August 18, 2011) – Sedona strives “to be a city that welcomes and accommodates all of its visitors and future residents with a spirit of fellowship” as written in the City of Sedona Vision Statement. To achieve this, the city must be vigilant over the preservation of its natural beauty and live up to the challenge of proper stewardship. Keeping this in mind, it’s important for those wishing to participate in or hold events in Sedona to understand the regulations. Following these tips will help to assure a successful event and…
Bring Those Unwanted Items Sedona, AZ (August 18, 2011) – It’s that time again! The annual Community Swap Meet will be held on Saturday, October 15, and will include expanded kids’ activities, a raffle and silent auction, and a barbecue. Bring those unwanted items to the Swap Meet and forget the hassle of holding your own garage sale!
Musings from Maine with Mel Copen By Mel Copen August 13, 2011 New Brunswick, Maine (August 18, 2011) – I’m tired of writing about “disfunctionalities” in our nation’s governance system, in the foibles of much of corporate America or the erosion of civility that seems to be occurring. As this column starts its 13th year, I thought I would focus on “something positive.” Even the jokes being directed at Congress and the economy seem to add to a malaise that is creeping over this nation. So I decided to take a break from the subject material and literally, a break…
Cinema Under the Stars at Tequa Plaza Tuesday August 16th Sedona, AZ (August 15, 2011) – Film Festival presents film and concert at Tequa Marketplace to celebrate country music and Hank Williams; Meet the executive producer of the film at Arizona premiere outdoor event The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Cinema Under the Stars” at Tequa featuring the exclusive Arizona premiere of the indie drama “The Last Ride: The Story of Hank Williams” on Tuesday, Aug. 16. There will be one screening of the film outdoors at the Tequa Marketplace courtyard in the Village of Oak Creek.
“There Will Also Be Some Fun Stuff in the Box” Sedona, AZ (August 15, 2011) – The Community Plan Party in a box is now ready for interested residents to pick up at the Community Development Department at City Hall. Citizens are encouraged to invite a few friends and neighbors to their home to discuss ideas on how they would like to see Sedona in 2020 and beyond. The kit contains a 5-minute introductory DVD, background information, a city map, and a supply of workbooks that people can use to develop ideas and write their own views. “There will also…
Book Signing, Entertainment at Mago Healing Center in Uptown Sedona Sedona, AZ (August 15, 2011) – On the evening of Saturday, August 20, 2011, Sedona-based publisher BEST Life Media will launch its latest book, The Call of Sedona: Journey of the Heart by Ilchi Lee. The event, which will include a talk and book-signing by Mr. Lee and entertainment by local artists will be held in the front yard of the Sedona Mago Healing Center at 340 Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Meet the Firm Selected to Create the Master Plan Sedona, AZ (August 12, 2011) – Have questions or comments regarding the development of the Sedona Parks and Recreation Master Plan? Interested in supporting local Parks and Recreation? Then join the City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation at an Open House on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive in Sedona. This open house provides the community with an opportunity to meet Olsson Associates, the firm selected to create the Master Plan. The public will have the opportunity…
Ready to Abandon Print Books Anytime Soon? by Scott Sanicki, Circulation Department Librarian Upcoming Arizona Humanities Council Program: August 17: Christine Reid presents “Fascinating Florence, AZ: Not Just a Prison Town” on Wednesday, August 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sedona Public Library on White Bear Road and 1:30 p.m. at Sedona Winds in the Village of Oak Creek. This presentation explores the history, characters, and architecture of Florence to reveal what continues to attract people to this off-the-beaten-path Arizona treasure. Sedona, AZ (August 12 2011) – As a librarian, I’m torn on the subject of electronic books. In growing numbers, people…
Art Classes For All Ages in Sedona Sedona, AZ (August 12, 2011) – Beginning September 1, 2011, the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department and Ms. Sunshower Rose are pleased to bring to you art tutorials for all ages. Ms. Rose refers to her tutorials/classes as “Creative Arts”. The goal of these classes are to provide a safe environment for self expression, and are designed to develop creative thinking skills including creative writing along with great diversity in drawing and painting with water-based paints and mixed media. The desired result of these classes is confidence in expressing one’s creative…
Photo Editing for Artists Sedona, AZ (August 11, 201) – Artists today know more and more of their success will come from the internet. Art competitions, internet galleries, emailing pictures of their art, all present different requirements. Yet, artists may very well be confused by such things as 300 ppi (or was it dpi?), how to change the resolution of a picture for a web site, and how to meet the specific size requirements of an art contest. To resolve these issues SAGA (Sedona area Guild of Artists) is hosting a workshop by SAGA Master Photographer Ian Whitehead on Saturday…
Sanctuary Receives $400 Donation to Purchase School Supplies Sedona, AZ (August 11, 2011) – Kids across the Verde Valley head back to school this month, and it’s no different for the children living at the Verde Valley Sanctuary, a 28-bed shelter for victims of domestic abuse. As a result of last month’s Sedona Showcase at the Martini Bar, the Sanctuary received a donation of nearly $400, which was used to help purchase school supplies, says Jane Hausner, the nonprofit’s executive director.
Family Farm Is Needed; Yet Getting Killed Off Sedona, AZ (August 9, 2011) – Americans’ right to access fresh, healthy foods of their choice is under attack. Farmageddon tells the story of small, family farms that were providing safe, healthy foods to their communities and were forced to stop, sometimes through violent action, by agents of misguided government bureaucracies, and seeks to figure out why. The LA Times called Farmageddon “An eye-popping wake-up call revealing how the USDA and FDA have increasingly waged war on America’s small farmers even when they can prove they are contributing healthful products to our…
Some Wildfires Are Managed Flagstaff, AZ (August 8, 2011) – Several low-intensity, lightning-caused wildfires on the Coconino National Forest are being managed for natural resource objectives. These objectives allow fire to play its natural role as custodian of the forest, reducing accumulated fuel and recycling nutrients. With warmer and drier weather forecast this week, fire activity and smoke will increase. Although there are no area closures in effect, forest visitors will see signs for fire activity in the immediate area of these fires. Rocky Fire Over the weekend, crews treated approximately 600 acres surrounding the Rocky Fire to contain the…