Sedona News – Award-winning, world-renowned impersonator and tribute artist Robbie Howard returns to Sedona with his acclaimed live production “A Christmas Show Tribute to Frank Sinatra & Friends”. There will be two performances Dec. 6 and 7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The show pays tribute to the one of the world’s most beloved crooners and a cast of other famous characters. Robbie Howard’s Christmas show includes classics by the voices we remember from holidays past and present, including Burl Ives’ iconic Christmas songs, Sinatra’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and…
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By Bear Howard Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, AZ — Living here in Sedona, Arizona, surrounded by breathtaking red rock landscapes and a vibrant community, I’ve come to love this town for its unique blend of natural beauty, spiritual energy, and artistic expression. But as a resident, I’ve also witnessed a profound transformation reshaping Sedona’s very fabric. This transformation—driven by a mix of political decisions, shifts in the real estate market, and the rapid rise of short-term rentals—has brought benefits for some but deep challenges for many. The housing crisis now gripping our town raises urgent questions about ethics, responsibility, and…
Morality: Should Laws be Made for AI Rights, Welfare and Feelings? By David Stephen There is a recent interactive by Nature, What’s so special about the human brain?, stating that, “The human brain is up to three times larger in volume than the brains of chimpanzees, gorillas and many extinct human relatives. Researchers often use a ratio called the encephalization quotient (EQ) to get an idea of how much larger or smaller an animal’s brain is compared with what would be expected given its body size. The EQ is 1.0 if the brain to body mass ratio meets expectations. But brain size…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Each ‘you’, could be replaced with I/me. I write from my experience. The habitual keeps you going round and round on the same track. It tends to spiral downward at a slow enough pace that is it unnoticeable. It is not fresh; it is dead. It is old thinking, old fears, wrapped in the guise of what appears to be this present moment, this unfolding now, tricking you into thinking you are actually fully here. It doesn’t matter how awake you are. You can still be tricked by the habitual mind. It’s tricky, after all. Unaware,…
… you never have to go far to find the beauty of life … it is everywhere, you just have to look. The shot above is a drop of water in two forms, ice and liquid and our home is reflected in it and below a few drops adhering to the leaves of one of the nandina bushes in our yard. Once in a while I take a camera and go through the yard looking for sights like these. My youngest daughter arrived at the Amtrak station in Flagstaff tonight for a visit … trips to the lakes and ponds…
Sedona News – “Monday at the Museum” is a demonstration conducted every Monday. Please call for a current schedule. The Museum is always looking for participants who are willing to share their knowledge and skills. December 2, Red Rock Quilters Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, December 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all…
Sedona News – The Sedona Roadrunner art installation by Don Kennell and Lisa Adler will be installed at the Morgan/Arrow Road roundabout and celebrated on Tuesday, November 26 at 12:30 pm. Roadrunners are a force of nature and are heroic. The roadrunner acts like a zoetrope when you drive around, giving an impression of continuous motion. This native bird is in a naturalistic setting with the dramatic landscape as a backdrop. The watchful eyes of the bird encourage drivers to slow down. We hope you will join us to celebrate the newest public art installation, meeting at the Sacred Elements…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal” on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This special event will also feature two Academy Award-winning “Puppetoons” restored in Technicolor: “Good Night Rusty” and “Dr. Seuss’ The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins”. Before “E.T.” and “Star Wars” there was “The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STtlICNsA4s “The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal” is an unforgettable celebration and endearing tribute to the life and career of the father of science fiction and fantasy in…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Erev Shabbat services begin at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 29, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. As Shabbat enters with the lighting of the candles peace and calm descend, a welcome respite from the troubles and concerns of the week. Rabbi Magal offers a reading from this week’s Torah portion, Toldot, (Genesis 25:19 – 28:9) dealing with the birth of…
Sedona, AZ — (AAC) is seeking new members. We are hoping to refresh our membership with community members interested in learning what goes on at the Sedona Airport as well as act as a conduit of information between the airport and community. The Advisory Committee provides input and feedback to the airport manager. Members are first to learn of planned airport activities and projects. Meetings are held every other month at the airport. Topics are wide-ranging and varied such as city Interest in the airport, noise complaints, facility improvements, airport events, businesses on Airport Mesa, and addressing community concerns. Sedona…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ—After this election a friend asked me what my political affiliation was. I was quizzed because he felt that he can’t figure out where I stand on anything political, considering my editorials and meanderings on Sedona.biz. I’ve never really labeled myself as belonging to one party or another but rather as a political scientist studying the process by which people are manipulated. I do not consider myself to be a Capitalist, Socialist, Communist, Anarchist, Populist, Libertarian, Vegetarian, Liberal, Conservative, Republican, Democrat or any of those identifications; rather a political “actualist” who sees through the curtains most…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “A Real Pain”, showing Nov. 29-Dec. 5 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2et8Vpu7Ls “A Real Pain” is written and directed by Academy Award-nominee Jesse Eisenberg and also stars Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy and Daniel Oreskes. It was during…
Yavapai County News – Yavapai County Juvenile Court celebrated 8 children being adopted into their forever families on November 8, 2024. National Adoption Day is traditionally on November 23rd, but the celebrations started early at the Juvenile Justice Center in Prescott. The families were welcomed to the Adoption Day event by the cute critters from the Itty-Bitty Pony Petting Zoo, along with Hope, Baldo, and Sadie from Pet Partners of Prescott and the Cat in the Hat. Balloon Artist Cody Williams and Face Painter Cody and Christina from QT Entertainment provided fantastic balloon creations and beautiful face painting for the…
Verde Valley News – It’s the giving season, and Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition partners are hanging gift request tags for our older adult clients on Gift Giving Trees around the Verde Valley. Starting Friday, Nov. 29, we invite you to select gift tags from the trees, purchase needed items and return the wrapped gifts to a box located near each tree. VVCC will spread your joy by delivering your gift to our older adult neighbors around the Verde Valley. Neighbors greatly appreciate each gift. This year, neighbors have asked for slippers, warm socks, or a calendar for the new year.…
Verde Valley News – The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $15,000 in funding to Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity to repair homes in Verde Valley communities. Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity is one of 179 local Habitat for Humanity affiliates awarded grant funding through the 2024 Wells Fargo Builds program to increase access to affordable homes across the U.S. The grant awarded to Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity will fund essential repairs for a home in Cornville, Arizona. The homeowner, who has lived in the property for 30 years, is facing significant health challenges that have made it difficult to…