By Tommy Acosta People have been asking why I haven’t written any articles or opinions for Sedona.biz lately.Honestly? I’m bored. Nothing inspires me. I sit down to write and it’s like watching an old movie I’ve already seen a dozen times — I know the plot, the twists, the ending, and the credits before the first scene even opens. I can’t find a single topic, political or otherwise, that lights a spark. Take Trump’s now-predestined invasion of Venezuela. Ho hum. He’s using the “narco-terrorism” excuse as a pretense to go in and seize Venezuela’s massive oil supply. Who doesn’t already…
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Follow Lee Strobel and director Mani Sandoval on a journey into the miraculous Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Case for Miracles” showing Dec. 15-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Lee Strobel was an atheist. A thriving legal editor at The Chicago Tribune, he set out to investigate the resurrection of Jesus. His confident disbelief was turned on its head. His findings? Faith. Decades later, Strobel continues his investigations as he builds “The Case for Miracles” and asks: Do miracles still happen today? From awe-inspiring wonders to…
By David Stephen It is possible to make the case that no major AI company is on the side of humanity. The simple test — seeing the capabilities of AI — is this: what is your company doing to improve human intelligence without the necessity of using AI? Simply, they are all racing towards more AI and better AI, ensuring, in part, to weaken what is left of human intelligence. Mission accomplished for them means fatality for human intelligence. For all they are doing for AI, there are no equivalents for human intelligence. There’s no human intelligence safety, human intelligence welfare, human…
Prescott, Arizona (Dec. 5, 2025) – Yavapai College’s Director of Radiology Tracy Rogers—herself a graduate of that program in 2016—was living in New Jersey and was informed by a family member in Arizona of the academic opportunities available in nursing and radiology at Yavapai College. “Had she not insisted on helping me meet my goals, I would not have moved to Arizona and attended Yavapai College as a student, which ultimately led to my employment here,” Rogers said. Starting classes as a student in 2013, Rogers found her time to be an overall positive experience. “Being a student at Yavapai College…
The Rotary Club of Sedona Village brought holiday cheer to local families through its second annual holiday gift-wrapping event, supporting families in the Village of Oak Creek and Sedona’s Hope House. Village Rotarians purchased and wrapped approximately 50 age-appropriate gifts, based on suggestions provided directly by program recipients. The effort ensured that children and families most in need would receive thoughtful holiday presents. The event was led by Rotarian Holly Johnson and combined service with fellowship. Members gathered for a cheerful evening of gift wrapping followed by a potluck dinner hosted by Gary and Tracey Thie. “This event reflects what…
The film’s writer/director and producer/actor will host the film and Q&A discussions Sedona, Az — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “Granite Rapids Moon” on Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be two shows that day at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTR2A3ogJ8U The film’s writer/director Kenneth Cran and producer/actor John Charles Meyer will be here in person to host the film and conduct a Q&A session after both screenings. A happily married father of two, shaken by a message written in a birthday card for his daughter, abruptly…
Prescott, Arizona (Dec. 3, 2025) – Only three years into her job at Yavapai College, Executive Director of Learning and Educational Innovation Robyn Bryce is in love with her role and her involvement with the school. After working as a K-12 teacher in Pennsylvania and Bullhead City, Arizona, Bryce moved to Prescott in 2007, where she taught English and coached track and cross-country in the Prescott Unified School District for 15 years. She started taking personal interest classes at Yavapai College around 2014 and started working there as an instructional designer in 2022. Constantly learning and exploring is a recurring theme…
Sedona, AZ — The Democrats of the Red Rocks (DORR) host a virtual forum “Meet Candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission” on Monday, December 15, 5:00 to 6:30 pm on zoom. The five-member Corporation Commission (ACC) regulates the rates and services of public utilities, including power and water companies, to ensure they are safe, reliable, and affordable for Arizona citizens. DORR’s virtual forum is an opportunity to meet candidates running for the two empty seats on the ACC. Interested community members can join the virtual forum at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82068089368?pwd=utEaz9BkVnCtHtjztdK3QawMUTQ8yb.1. Zoom Meeting ID is 820 6808 9368, passcode:134832. DORR is an all-volunteer Democratic Club for Sedona, the…
Prescott, Arizona (Dec. 4, 2025) – Former City of Prescott Police Chief and current Yavapai College Program Director for Administration of Justice Studies (AJS) Jerald Monahan dedicated most of his professional life to public safety. Monahan’s father, after retiring from the military, took a job with the Arizona State Prison system, which inspired his son to follow a similar path, where Monahan started as a correctional service officer in Florence, AZ in 1978. A year later, he was hired as a police officer in Casa Grande. “I was with Casa Grande for 23 years and had a number of assignments during…
Sedona, AZ — Step back in time this holiday season as The Arts Academy of Sedona (AAS) proudly presents A Vintage Christmas, an enchanting evening of classic holiday stories brought to life in the style of 1950s radio theater. Join AAS Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6, at 7p or Sunday, December 7, at 2 pm for this heartwarming holiday celebration of nostalgia, music, and community. A Vintage Christmas is produced and directed by the award-winning producer, director, playwright, and actor Camilla Ross. She is also President of Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC), which she co-founded in Mystic, Connecticut, in…
Sedona, AZ — Step back in time this holiday season as The Arts Academy of Sedona (AAS) proudly presents A Vintage Christmas, an enchanting evening of classic holiday stories brought to life in the style of 1950s radio theater. Join AAS Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6, at 7p or Sunday, December 7, at 2 pm for this heartwarming holiday celebration of nostalgia, music, and community. A Vintage Christmas is produced and directed by the award-winning producer, director, playwright, and actor Camilla Ross. She is also President of Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC), which she co-founded in Mystic, Connecticut, in…
Prescott, Arizona (Dec. 1, 2025) – A funny thing happened to Mike Grady on his way to obtaining his MFA at the University of Arizona and delayed him in securing his FMA by about ten years. “Halfway through my grad program, I kind of fell into a lot of… I won a contest,” Grady said. “I won the American College Theater Festival’s Outstanding Student Playwright Award. And that tripped me into a whole lot of professional theater opportunities. And you don’t put those on hold to finish your degree, right? Acting!” Grady, who with his co-adaptor and director Matthew Weiner, is…
Prescott, Arizona (Dec. 2, 2025) – Upon graduating from Bradshaw Mountain High School in 2013, Prescott Valley resident Grecia Valenzuela obtained a Phlebotomy Technician certification through Yavapai College, and not long after secured her Medical Assistant certification. She intended to continue her academic path at Yavapai College by entering the Nursing program, but life events put a pause on her plans. “I had my first baby shortly after high school, then another, and life kept pulling me in different directions,” said Valenzuela. “I always knew I wanted to be a nurse, but I was intimidated and didn’t feel ready to take…
A heartwarming, magical sleigh ride of emotions as Charles Graves chases his dream The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Deaf Santa Claus” showing Dec. 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPwb2Y5BVGI With an uncanny resemblance to the icon himself, Charles Graves chases his dream of becoming a professional Deaf Santa Claus. Filmmakers chronicle Charles and his family as he attends Santa school and enlists the support of others in an attempt to better provide for his loved ones. Directed by Ben Shelton and Anthony Mowl, the film offers…
SEDONA, Ariz. — As the city of Sedona explores potential changes to residential, customer and employee parking in Uptown, it asks surrounding business owners and residents to attend an open house on Dec. 11, 2025 at the Best Western Plus Arroyo Roble meeting room to learn more about parking scenarios and provide community feedback that will be used to assess the feasibility of future solutions. More specifically, Uptown parking topics to learn about and provide feedback on include a parking assessment of current parking availability, expansion of paid parking and a potential residential parking program. These items are under consideration…