By David Stephen There is a recent [April 8, 2026] report on Reuters, IMF, World Bank and UN food agency say war is increasing food prices, insecurity, stating that, “The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the U.N. World Food Programme warned on Wednesday that sharp increases in oil, natural gas and fertilizer prices triggered by the war in the Middle East will inevitably cause rising food prices and food insecurity.” “In a joint statement issued after a meeting on the war, the leaders of the global institutions said the burden would fall most heavily on the world’s most vulnerable populations, particularly…
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Sedona, AZ — On April 17th, 2026 the Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority (SOCAA) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of approximately 2.97 acres on the southwest corner of the airport for hangar construction. This milestone development represents a culmination of years of work by SOCAA staff and Board Members to open the Airport Mesa for development. Most recently, the SOCAA Board of Directors approved the acceptance of a loan for $1.67M from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) for the construction of an enhanced fire suppression water system. This system expands the fire-fighting capacity in…
Sedona, AZ — The Arts Academy of Sedona (AAS) invites the community to an inspiring evening of performance and poetry with the next installment of its beloved Friday Night at The Theatre series on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. In celebration of National Poetry Month, this special event—“The Poetry Cabaret: Voices in Bloom”—marks the continuation of AAS’s new monthly Third Friday series, now hosted in its new performance venue, The New Room (Sedona UMC). This cabaret-style evening will feature a dynamic fusion of music, dance, recitation, and drama, bringing together a diverse and talented lineup of local artists.…
In Sedona and the Verde Valley, immigrant labor quietly supports the service economy—even as the national conversation turns them into symbols. By Bear Howard and Associates “When the Noise Finally Fell Away in Sedona” Sedona, AZ–It started, like so many arguments do now, with a phone on a table. Tom slid it across to Daniel at a small coffee shop just off 89A. Outside, a steady line of visitors moved past in hiking shoes and wide-brim hats, maps in hand, cameras ready. It was another busy day in Sedona. It almost always was. “Read this,” Tom said. Daniel leaned in.…
By Sedona.biz Staff — Sedona, AZ — It’s time to take a fresh look at the Western Gateway Sedona Story and the former Cultural Park. Over nearly three decades, the narrative surrounding this property has evolved—and often become distorted. Unless you followed the events closely as they unfolded, it’s easy for today’s understanding to be shaped by partial information, competing arguments, and personal perspectives. What ultimately happens with the property remains uncertain. The future use of the site will depend on decisions still to be made and the economic realities that accompany them. What is clear, however, is that the…
Sedona, AZ — If you are looking for a good time, dancing and a great Italian meal, enjoy live music beneath the stars at Bella Vita Ristorante with Alex Ogburn and Jerry McFarland performing on the outside patio stage this weekend. On Friday, April 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Bella Vita Ristorante features the marvelous talents of local musician and solo performer Alex Ogburn. This highly talented, multi-faceted singer from Birmingham, Alabama is one of Sedona’s premier performers. A great voice, an ample repertoire of Classic Rock songs under his belt, Alex knows how to engage an audience. He…
International Raptor and Falconry Center hosts special Earth Day program at Fisher Theatre Sedona, AZ –The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the International Raptor and Falconry Center to present “On the Brink: Earth Day and Falconers Saving a Species” at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Celebrate Earth Day by exploring the historical making of the first Earth Day, the Endangered Species Act, which were the crossroads of falconers that saved raptors like the Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle from certain extinction. Afterwards there will be a meeting of a…
Sedona, az — The Rotary Club of Sedona Village is partnering with local Rotarian Paul Bowles of Arizona North Tree Service to provide critical yard cleanup and tree removal for a Village of Oak Creek veteran in need. On Wednesday, April 8, beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m., a professional crew will remove a dead pine tree, perform additional yard cleanup, and create safe clearance around the home’s roof antenna. The project supports a veteran who is unable to maintain his property independently. Wood material from this and other service jobs will be chipped and donated to the Rotary Club of…
Prescott, Arizona —Yavapai College leaders and faculty honored the best of the best students across academic disciplines during the annual Night of STARs awards ceremony April 2 at the Jim and Linda Lee Performing Arts Center on the Prescott Campus. In all the Night of STARs spotlight shined on 29 high achievers who, as the STARs acronym denotes, are Students who are Thriving, Achieving and deserve Recognition. Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine and Provost Dr. Doug Berry took the stage with the night’s top honorees, President’s Award winner Sarah Khalil, and Provost’s Award winner Abigail Munchinsky. Directly addressing the…
Sedona, AZ — On Saturday, April 18, the Arizona State chapter of the Colonial Dames of America will hold a ceremony to dedicate the Schuerman Homestead House as a national historic landmark. The ceremony will take place in the historic Apple Shed at the Sedona Heritage Museum at 11 am. It is free to attend the dedication ceremony. The Schuerman Homestead House, located on Loy Lane just off of the Upper Red Rock Loop Road, is a nearly 120 year old house which was built by Heinrich Schuerman. Schuerman was the first vintner, or wine maker, in Sedona and, in…
SEDONA, Ariz. – The city will hold a public meeting for residents and the local business community to give feedback on community expectations of the Sedona Police Department (SPD) as part of the development of their strategic plan, on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located 102 Roadrunner Dr. The SPD recently began the process of developing a strategic plan that will include a vision and goals for the department and a road map of how to execute that vision. The meeting will be led by consultants from the Center for Public Safety Management. Input from…
The Sedona Heritage Museum is excited to announce the return of its popular Oak Creek Canyon guided history tours. This year the tours are offered April 22-25. Tour attendees will enjoy a ride in a coach up and down Oak Creek Canyon, led by a Sedona Heritage Museum guide. Scheduled stops will occur at historical sites scattered throughout the Canyon. Roughly 20 historic sites are included on the Tour. Some of the sites will be pointed out from the coach while others will invite attendees to exit the coach and explore the site. Stops include Slide Rock State Park, site…
By Rabbi Alecia Magal 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, concerts, 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 Erev Shabbat service on Friday, April 17 at 5:30…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Sedona, AZ — I don’t have a lot of interest in improving the world anymore or any capacity to see it as needing improvement. Life as it is, is what’s here and playing make believe or pretend no longer grabs my attention in any way, so call me whatever you like. I was never much of an activist, other than perhaps an activist for seeing through every fear that clogged up my heart and mind and gut with its fallacies I didn’t need to look into a murky crystal ball to see a hoped-for future. There…
Sedona, az — Sedona Great Decisions Group will discuss the United Nations, World Bank and IMF in a Changing World on April 20th from 10 am to noon at the Community Library Sedona, 3250 White Bear Road. This meeting is open to the public and free of charge. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank were created to bring economic stability to an unstable world. The United Nations was established to maintain international peace and security, promote friendly relations among nations, foster social progress and serve as a center for harmonizing global actions. The current administration wants to expand…