Sedona News – On Sunday, December 1, 2024, the Sedona Heritage Museum is thrilled to participate in Museum Store Sunday, an annual holiday shopping day supporting cultural institutions and their stores. This year, more than 2,100 museum stores representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and five continents will celebrate Museum Store Sunday and offer unique gifts for the holiday season—with all purchases supporting its parent institution and the artisans and craftspeople who create many of the gifts found in museum stores. The Sedona Heritage Museum is offering 10% off all purchases in the Museum Store on…
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Verde Valley News – Camp Verde Parks and Recreation invites craft vendors for our Christmas Magic on Main Street event on Saturday, December 14th. Join us for a day of holiday festivities! The craft bazaar will be held from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in and around the Community Gym located at 51 E. Hollamon. The cost for a 10×10 space is $35.00. Currently, outside spaces only are available. The Parade of Lights begins at 6:00 pm on Main Street. There is no fee to enter, and the only requirement is that your entry has lights! To register for either,…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, Az — What does it take to fight to the death? This is a question every soldier must ponder before they go to war. In the thick of battle, survival depends on a simple, primal truth: kill or be killed. It doesn’t matter whether a soldier volunteered or was drafted; when they’re out there, the struggle is the same. They put their lives on the line, making sacrifices that few of us can imagine, for the sake of our freedom and security. Men have fought and killed throughout history, either to take what they desire or…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — What an amazing story. Forty three monkeys have escaped from a lab in South Carolina, and 25 are still running wild. I mean, what must it be like for them? They’ve lived their entire lives in captivity, very young with little experience of the outside world. And now, there they are—out in the wilderness, or should I say their natural habitat, learning to survive. Can you imagine what they must be feeling? The taste of freedom, breathing open air, and an endless world of possibilities before them. Do they have a leader? From what…
Sedona News – The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is home for the Met Live Opera programs for the 2024-2025 season, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The season continues with Puccini’s “Tosca” live via simulcast on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. and the encore presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Plan to come early as John Steinbrunner will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before the LIVE production on Saturday. Extraordinary Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the passionate title diva in David McVicar’s thrilling production. British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso makes his eagerly anticipated company…
Sedona News – The KFC Foundation is giving back to Sedona, AZ-based non-profit Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund (SRRTF), which gathers donations to maintain and enhance the non-motorized National Forest trails in the greater Sedona area, granting SRRTF $10,000 to make a project on their wish list come true. Kentucky Fried Wishes, one of the KFC Foundation’s community giving programs, invites non-profit organizations to apply for a grant to fund a project on their wish list. This year, the KFC Foundation will fund $1 million in Kentucky Fried Wishes to 100 non-profits nationwide, with 25 grants awarded quarterly based on…
Sedona News – Kuder Art Studio is hosting their 4th annual Holiday Market, Saturday, December 7, 10:00-4:00 and Sunday, December 8, 10:00-3:00. Five local artists will join Mary Kuder at her studio this year with a variety of holiday gifts and goodies. This year also, proceeds from sales will be donated to the Sedona Food Bank and there will be a drop off box for non-perishables that will be delivered to the Food Bank. Mary Sobrina Kuder will have ready her one of a kind sculptured mixed media Shrines, original hand painted silks, art to wear and monoprints. Mary’s early art education and…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.”, showing Nov. 22-27 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZM90izJ8sI When a pacifist is called to a political act that could change the course of history, how will a man of honor respond? This is the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man who preached love while plotting the assassination of an evil tyrant. With world-shattering stakes, “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.” begs the question, how far will you go to stand up for what’s right? As the world teeters on…
Sedona News – Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its next Preserving the Wonder Speaker Series event on Wednesday, November 20 at 5:00 pm. This month, mushroom expert Mike Dechter returns to discuss “Southwestern Native American Use of Fungi”. As always, this presentation will be free and open to the public, and will be held at the KSB EcoHub, 360 Brewer Road in Sedona. Doors will open at 4:30. Please visit the KSB website, www.keepsedonabeautiful.org for details. Mike’s talk will illustrate how the Southwestern region is a landscape inherently shaped by Native American groups that in turn has shaped the cultures and…
By Bear Howard Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, AZ –The unexpected election result underscores a powerful and complex psychological undercurrent that has driven political shifts: the fear of change and the longing for a return to traditional norms. For many men, particularly those who feel rejected by both women and society, these anxieties manifest as a deep-seated desire to reclaim a sense of power and relevance in a world that appears to have left them behind. This phenomenon can be better understood by examining the psychological roots of fear and resentment. The modern emphasis on education, progressive social values, and the…
Sedona, AZ — In cultures and myths throughout history, the phoenix has symbolized transformation, resilience, and the power of renewal. This mystical bird, said to rise from its own ashes after self-destruction, represents our human ability to face challenges, let go of what no longer serves us, and start fresh. The phoenix’s journey speaks to a universal truth: that within each of us lies the power to overcome hardship and emerge stronger, more aligned, and enlightened. The Phoenix as a Symbol of Transformation Transformation is at the core of the phoenix story. When the bird rises anew, it represents rebirth…
Sedona News – The Sedona Women (TSW) are pleased to salute our local women veterans, Sedona Division Fire Chief Dori Booth, and Sedona veteran and educator Sara McAtee on Thursday, November 14, at the Sedona Public Library, where TSW programs are scheduled monthly every second Thursday from September through May from 9:30 a.m. – noon. A panel featuring the speakers will be moderated by veteran and TSW member Camilla Ross in honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month. November is a time to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of veterans and military families to the nation’s armed forces. Dori…
Sedona, AZ — Sedona is not just a beautiful place to live and visit because of its magical qualities, but also because of the people who live and work there. Each individual is unique in their own special way, like facets of a diamond completing the whole. This article is about one Sedona personality who recently moved from Sedona that many of us still living here fondly love and miss. Restaurateur Dieter Lehman left an indelible impression in the consciousness and leitmotif of Sedona. In the six years he was at the helm of Sedona’s Steakhouse89, through his sparkling and…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Language — words and phrases — we are such a clever species. With the addition of ‘ness’ (something within us knew we had to invent that one) we turn adjectives into nouns, or we try to. We take attributes, qualities, seeming conditions, and flip them on their backs to rub their tummies as something definable, something factual, real. ‘Ness’ is well-worn in the spiritual world, so much so, it closely resembles a worn-out sock. Slap ness on the back end of anything that isn’t knowable … which is everything … and there you have it, voila,…
By Carson Ralston, Town of Camp Verde Community Library Verde Valley News – Join us for a class covering essential car care. From filters and fluids to tires and batteries, you’ll gain the knowledge to keep your car running smoothly! This 5-week class starts @ 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 13th. Continues every week at the same day and time through Wednesday, December 11. * Save Money: Learn to handle basic maintenance yourself, avoiding costly mechanic fees. * Prevent Breakdowns: Spot potential issues early and prevent unexpected roadside trouble. * Extend Car’s Life: Proper care keeps your vehicle running smoothly…