Sedona, AZ — Get ready to laugh your mask off this Halloween! On October 31st, the Arts Academy of Sedona is turning up the tricks and treats with an unforgettable night of stand-up comedy, dancing, and Halloween festivities at their finest. The evening kicks off at 7:00 PM with a comedy show featuring the brilliantly dark and disarmingly funny Aaron Foster, whose award-winning solo show Mostly Jokes was named Best Solo Show at the Tucson Fringe Festival. Described by critics as “a laugh every twenty seconds” and “subversively hilarious, laugh out loud gallows humor,” Foster takes the audience on a…
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SEDONA POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING REPORT OCTOBER 18, 2025 Officers responded to an attempt to locate a vehicle with a stolen plate out of Coconino County that was believed to be driven by a burglary suspect. The vehicle was located near Uptown Sedona. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit was terminated due to concerns for public safety. A short time later, a call came out for a female with bloody injuries in the area of Arroyo Pinion Drive getting into a vehicle matching the vehicle from the previous pursuit. On…
The Sedona Poetry Slam will get into the spirit of Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 25, with costumes and props encouraged for the second slam of its 17th year. Performance poets bring high-energy, competitive spoken word to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre starting at 7:30 p.m. Sedona, AZ — This slam, arriving just before Halloween, encourages poets and audience members alike to dress in costume. For this one event, props and costumes are welcome on stage and poets are encouraged to perform poems related to their costumes. A poetry slam is like a series of high-energy, three-minute one-person plays, judged by…
An estimated 1,600 Sedonans marched this Saturday demonstrating their support of No Kings Day. The weather was perfect. The marchers peace full. The cars were honking and the message came across loud and clear. Truly, Sedona believes in a better world and freedom; and love of country. https://vimeo.com/1128723957/79db22aa1c?&login=true#_=_
Sedona, AZ — In a tense Sedona City Council meeting on Tuesday, last week, Mr. Joe Clure, executive director of the Arizona Police Officers Association, spoke on behalf of current and former Sedona Police Officers. Mr. Clure said that several officers had approached him privately, citing deep concerns about internal conditions within the Sedona Police Department. According to Clure, officers described the department’s culture as one “driven by subjugation, retaliation, and fear,” alleging that leadership — particularly the Sedona’s chief of police— fostered an environment where speaking out could result in professional or personal consequences. Clure said that many officers…
Sedona, AZ –A crowd estimated at over One Thousand Six Hundred (1,600) marched through Sedona on Saturday, protesting actions of the Trump Administration. The second “NoKings” march in Sedona this year was one of over 2600 simultaneous events across the United States involving millions of participants. Animated sign-waving marchers stretched more than a mile along SR 89A in West Sedona in a peaceful demonstration on a sunny Saturday morning. They waved American Flags and held homemade signs with the “No Kings” theme of anti-authoritarianism. Verde Valley United, a coalition of Verde Valley civic engagement groups, sponsored the No Kings March…
Ambiente Elevates the Couple’s Retreat with Tailored Romance Packages, Intimate Spa Rituals and Starlit Rooftop Dining SEDONA, Ariz. (Oct. 13, 2025) – With Sedona’s spiritual energy and iconic red rock vistas as its backdrop, Ambiente, Arizona’s only Two MICHELIN Key property and the city’s sole adults-only retreat, has become a sanctuary for couples seeking deep connection. Guests can immerse themselves in a range of custom romance experiences, beginning with the A Day for Love Package, which welcomes couples into an Atrium adorned with a floral arrangement by a local Sedona florist, handcrafted chocolates and a chilled bottle of champagne. For expectant parents,…
Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Poe in Perpetuity’ live on stage Oct. 30 Shondra Jepperson, Susan Obijiski and Gerard Macguire perform dramatic readings One night only! Step into the misty mid-region of Sedona, and celebrate a Halloween like no other! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CdmKWSC3rw The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Poe in Perpetuity” live onstage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for this very special live event and costume contest. Immerse yourself in the mystical madness of Edgar Allan Poe, as our trepidatious trio of thespians perform dramatic readings of The Raven,…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory — Sedona, AZ –Years back, it must have been shortly after Ken died, I was meditating and had an epiphany. It was like Kenny stopped by to tap me on the shoulder, give me a smile, and let me know how truly laughable I was. I felt him winking at me and got the gist of his message energetically. You are so cute, and oh so very silly. What was I being silly about? It didn’t seem silly to me at the time. It seemed like common sense. I was meditating, attempting to gain a bit…
Sedona, AZ — October 17-On November 5, Sedona MUFON will honor the 50th anniversary of Travis Walton’s extraordinary and world-famous UFO encounter with a special screening of the award-winning documentary TRAVIS: The True Story of Travis Walton at The Sedona International Film Festival, the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Travis Walton and film director Jennifer Stein will be in Sedona to present the film and host a Q&A discussion following the 3:00 and 7:00 pm shows. They will engage with attendees, sharing insights and experiences that have captivated audiences worldwide for 50 years. On November 5, 1975, Walton, then a 22-year-old forestry worker, was…
Sedona, Az — The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. All are invited to Friday evening services led by Rabbi Magal on October 24 at…
By Steve Segner — Sedona, Az — Several days ago, I received a call from several city council members, asking about the status of my business. The June sales tax numbers from the state have raised concerns — the data make it difficult for the City and Council to make timely, informed decisions. And that was before July and August numbers were readily available. I told them both that while the first two quarters of 2025 looked strong, those gains are likely to be offset by weaker visitation during the second half of the year. We talked about marketing, and…
By Bear Howard “Every nation negotiates its own social contract. America, uniquely, accepts mass death as the tithe for its freedom myth.” Sedona, AZ — Somewhere between the second and third decade of the 21st century, America quietly made a bargain with itself — that gun death would be the price of freedom. 491 million civilian firearms now circulate in the United States — more guns than people. Only 32 % of adults personally own one; a small “super-owner” group holds nearly half. This is 7.7 million people, or about 3% of the adult population, who own over half the…
Sedona, AZ: Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, The Arts Academy of Sedona presents The American Labyrinth, a three-part film series and retreat that looks at race and implicit bias in this country. This profound series asks the question, “How do we heal from trauma that is generations deep?” The series takes the audience on a journey to not only heal but also transcend the anger, racism, and hatred of the day. “The sacred labyrinth symbolizes the journey that we internally take to find life, liberty, and the pursuit of joy.” Says the film’s creator, Dr. Karmen Smith. She…
By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — OpenAI, it appears, considers ChatGPT’s mental health problems solved. This means that with the efforts the company has made, all the problems [and prospects of] that the chatbot had caused some users, including AI-induced psychosis and worse are now considered resolved. The company is already moving on with new [October 14, 2025] personal application announcements, available to age verified users, for their non-mental health segment. While the organization’s internal assessment may give this conclusion, there is no independent evaluation of this, and OpenAI too has not supported any independent efforts to resolve AI psychosis…