Author: Tommy

By Ted Grussing I have a pretty good supply of the 2015 calendars in stock now and they are ready to ship. The price is the same as last year at $25.00 total including shipping if any and sales tax if any. Want them drop shipped as gifts, we can do that too. This year we are taking checks, PayPal and credit cards. The calendars are undergoing a name change from “Sedona Pathways” to “Pathways of One”; it was made know to me by our resident feline that she was in charge and would take over the cover position on…

By James Bishop, Jr.(September 28, 2014)  A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists.— Ron Hubbard (1911 – 1986) Once upon a time not so long ago  Sedona was a dusty little community of folk encircled by awe-inspiring  expanses of national and state lands and blessed with sunsets that often dissolve the hardest of hearts. No wonder that artists beginning in the 1930’s arrived from far and wide to create their dreams whether in paint, bronze, wood, music or dance. By 1980 it was widely regarded as a cultural mecca. Today, the…

Sedona AZ (September 27, 2014) – Photography is capturing and creating images. Philosophy is the love of wisdom. How are they connected? Find out with photographer Ted Grussing and philosopher Andrea Houchard in a series of discussions that explores how we frame images, and how we frame our lives. Sedona Philosophy Circle is proud to present the second in a three-part discussion series with local photographer Ted Grussing on Saturday, October 4. Attendees will have a chance to view Ted’s work in the state-of-the-art Mary D. Fisher Theatre and to discuss how what we see and read affects the way…

Sedona AZ (September 27, 2014) – Sedona artist Susan Pitcairn increasingly finds herself exploring the art of “green living” these days, which will be featured at her home from 11 am to 2 pm at this year’s National Solar Tour in Sedona Saturday, October 4th as well as a “Greening Harmony” educational garden tour October 11th. “My husband Richard calls me ‘Farmer Sue’ lately,” she jokes. A neighbor even asked if she was selling produce, as she can be seen daily puttering around several versions of “garden houses” she has built in the past year, her name for screened structures that can be covered with plastic…

Sedona AZ (September 27, 2014) – Terri-Lynn has returned to Sedona to share with us her Healing Fire Within Workshop. In this powerful afternoon you will release the vibrant healing resource within you. In this workshop you will also:

By Sean Dedalus(September 26, 2014) Ref: Full Speed Ahead at West Sedona School By Tommy Acosta Thomas As I read your article exploring changes in the administration of the West Sedona School district, I am left with the opinion that, putting aside self interests, the educational problems are completely unremarkable. I think it would be helpful for you to understand that America’s educational system is in the process of dramatic reform due in whole to “Race To The Top” federal Legislation. In a nut shell, in return for federal monies, all of the states in the union have agreed to implement…

Sedona AZ (September 26, 2014) – October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month and all month long dog adoption fees are $40 with VIPs excluded. Peja is a 4 year old neutered male Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has been at the shelter 651 days. Please consider adopting Peja as you new best friend. See more pics and learn more about Peja here. Adopt dogs and cats at the shelter seven days a week from 10 am to 4 pm. 928-282-4679, or visit the Humane Society of Sedona website.

By Ted Grussing … are beginning to spread across Lockett Meadow in the caldera of the San Francisco Peaks and there is also good color on the north facing slopes. Kendrick also appears to have pretty good color although I did not fly over there this morning. After spending an hour or so shooting Sycamore Canyon and the wide fields of wildflowers on Casner Mountain and up on the plateau on the upper east side of Sycamore Canyon in the hoodoo areas I was intrigued with the cloud formations over the San Francisco Peaks … almost looked like a UFO…

Sedona AZ (September 26, 2014) – Sedona cellist Aurora Lawrie will present a free recital for children of all ages in Sunset Park on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 3 pm. Aurora will be joined by other young musicians from Sedona in this program.

An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses! Cornville AZ (September 26, 2014) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities.   This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause! Connections needs volunteers for Horse Care and to assist clients in their Therapeutic Riding Program. No experience necessary – training provided.

Homes, Schools & Businesses Nationwide Participating In 19th Annual ASES National Solar Tour To Raise Awareness of Solar Energy and Sustainable Living  Verde Valley AZ (September 25, 2014) – Over a dozen Sedona and Verde Valley residents will soon join the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and hundreds of solar-savvy groups nationwide to showcase solar-powered homes, schools and businesses as well as bonus green living displays and discussions. It’s all part of ASES 19th Annual National Solar Tour on October 4th and 5th, the worlds largest grassroots solar event.

By Ted Grussing … through images for the salon at the Mary D. Fisher Theater a week from Saturday I came across some snow scenes from 2010 which I like.  I think I shot this one up by the 4th tee box … just like the symmetry and the feel of a cold winter morning after a beautiful snow storm. As everyone who lives here knows our snow goes away in a matter of days and sometimes hours. I love it and we get the delight without the nastiness of knowing it will be down until spring.  So a beautiful…

Sedona AZ (September 25, 2014) – Illinois is a long way from Arizona, in more ways than one.  But Pop Up Sedona Gallery’s two featured artists for the month of October both have roots in Illinois, and though they have taken vastly different paths, those paths have now converged in Sedona. The featured artists are painters Wayne Knowles and Helen McLuckie.  They, along with several other Pop Up artists, will be on hand at Pop Up’s monthly First Friday reception on October 3, 5-8 PM, to meet the public and discuss their latest works.  Everyone is cordially invited to stop…

Sedona AZ (September 256, 2014) – Certified Meditation Instructor Pamela Joy, PhD is teaching a new weekly Meditation class beginning October 4th at SedonaFit, 1835 State Route 89A in West Sedona. The class will continue from 8:15-9:15am weekly. Each class will include brief discussion of various fundamental meditation principles, preparation for practice through breath or light stretching exercises, and a 30-minute practice that includes breath awareness, silent sound meditation, and other techniques.

Sedona AZ (September 24, 2014) – On Friday, October 3rd from 7 to 830 pm the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project will host their annual awards show at the Sedona Public Library in the Si Birch Community Room. This year’s extra special featured guest will be Dan Fante. Fante is a nationally acclaimed author whose poetry books such as A Gin Pissing Raw Meat Dual Carburetor V8 Son Of A Bitch From Los Angeles are reviewed in the New York Times Sunday Literary Supplement. You may have heard him interviewed on National Public Radio’s Fresh Air with Terri Gross when…