Sedona News – Red Earth Theatre returns to Sedona Apotheca on Thursday, December 19th at 7pm, with ‘Not A Christmas Show’, an evening of readings addressing this time of year aka. The Christmas Season. The evening begins in Wales (UK) with an excerpt from the 1952 story by Dylan Thomas, ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’, read by Gerard Maguire; then to Alabama in 1956 with Truman Capote’s ‘A Christmas Memory’, brought to life by Candace and Michael Gallagher. A fictionalized account of a true story, ‘The Chazzan and the Klansman’ by Dev Ross exemplifies the spirit of forgiveness, courage and ultimately the capacity…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival presents “Before We Say Goodbye” on Monday, Dec. 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Before We Say Goodbye” is the story of a devout Hispanic-American mother in New Mexico who is desperately praying for a miracle from the Virgin of Guadalupe as her only hope to save her terminally ill husband. As she seeks family support for her faith, she feels anguish at how her four grown children are turning away from their Catholic upbringing as they go about their busy lives in our secular, modern culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhNGHt6psVA…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ – The world is ruled by superhuman beings that are extremely intelligent, powerful, talented and ruthless…miles beyond the average bear. They have ruled since the beginning of conscious time. Swifter. Stronger. Smarter than most of humanity. They were the tribe leaders. The creators and builders of the pyramids. Empire builders. Kings. Queens. Royalty. They could read the stars. They knew when to plant, built machines, weapons — yet on the positive side, they fostered art. They created value. They preserved music. Built cathedrals. Their families have ruled through the centuries getting ever stronger as technology…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory When life hurts, when it gets too complicated, it is natural to want to go back to the good ol’ days, to want to make things like they were, or at least how the mind remembers they were. Its human to think back then it couldn’t have been this bad. It’s funny, the mind rarely remembers accurately — is there an accurate? I don’t think so. What we remember has all to do with who we perceived ourselves to be at the time, how we thought the world was and which opportunity or risks we were…
… I traveled all the way out to our back deck to get the shot above of a House Finch making off with a sunflower seed … I absolutely love the configuration of his wings, tail and other flight feathers as well as his body positions combined with the muted background which has him flying into the light … one of those shots that you immediately fall in love with … what remaining wall do I have to put it on? The photo below shows a Common Black Hawk as he is taking off from a rock in the fish pond at Rainbow Trout Farm Looks…
By David Stephen Sedona, AZ –Negative thoughts, sometimes, in the mind, may seem satisfactory. An individual could use negative thoughts to interpret a personal situation as a means to cope. The flexibility to think in different directions, sometimes with negative scenarios, becomes a way, in some cases, for some people, to handle situations. But negative thoughts are never good. They may seem harmless most of the time, but all negative actions often stem from negative thoughts [at different degrees]. Negative thoughts go in various directions, for the self, others, and for society. The world has always had a problem of…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl” on Dec. 6 and 8 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKFIWElkqTo The 25-year-old Grammy-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey writes songs inspired by jazz greats and classical masters while possessing a point of view that could only be conveyed by a 21st-century twentysomething. The romantic and trailblazing approach has captured audiences worldwide, growing a global community of “Lauvers” and selling out every tour date the “Gen Z It Girl” (NY Times) has put…
Sedona News – Demonstrating its dedication to creating an inclusive environment, the city of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department recently became a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This milestone is a significant step in the city’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that various programs, facilities and events are accessible to all members of the community. Furthermore, this certification reflects specialized training for city staff, facilities assessments and strategic planning and will result in tailoring positive experiences in Sedona’s parks, pool and public programs to better serve individuals with…
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, December 6, 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, Vayetze, Genesis 28:10 – 32:3, telling of Jacob’s escape from…
… a Great Blue Heron is wending his way down the shore near days end on Watson Lake, perhaps a last snack before the long night ahead … the cycle plays out daily. I took the photo below just as I was turning downwind to base as light was leaving the sky … clicks on the mic button turned the runway lights on bright and I had a beautiful lighted runway to come into … engine off, prop feathered, of course … the quiet hours! Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving and every blessing of the season … bright lights…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “The Lady in the Van” Dec. 7-10 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “The Lady in the Van” is returning for an encore in our “Remembering Maggie” series, honoring the late, great Dame Maggie Smith, who recently passed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dm-a9R763A Maggie Smith was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her lead role in “The Lady in the Van”. Alan Bennett’s story is based on the true story of Miss Shepherd (played by the…
Verde Valley News – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Blirjon Baxhija, MD, has joined the Cardiovascular Institute Sleep Clinic. He will be serving patients at the clinics in both Flagstaff and Cottonwood. Dr. Baxhija is a board-certified doctor who specializes in internal medicine and sleep medicine. He is currently accepting new patients. “We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Baxhija join the Cardiovascular Institute Sleep Clinic in Flagstaff and Cottonwood,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “NAH knows how important it is to offer specialty services to the communities we serve, and adding a specialized sleep…
Verde Valley News – The annual fundraiser for Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition filled Enchantment Resort’s ballroom with men in crisp tuxedos and women dressed to the tiara. Guests said, “it was over the top,” and “definitely the best event of the year in the Verde Valley.” The 160 gala guests last Friday followed inspiration from 60s icons like Sean Connery in James Bond and Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The Black and White Gala a la 60s projects raising $200,000 for VVCC’s programs and services. “We are so proud of the efforts of our staff and supporters,” said Linda…
Sedona News – On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Pavilion, the city invites the Sedona community to bring new, unwrapped toys for ages newborn to 16 years old, to “stuff the bus” with all toys being donated to Sedona Toys for Tots. The goal is to fill a Sedona Shuttle with toys, which will then be distributed to local families in need. Gift givers can look for the Sedona Shuttle bus parked at the half-circle driveway for the Posse Grounds Pavilion. City staff will also be collecting gifts at the city…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the country for a nationwide theatrical event: “I Am the Immaculate Conception” showing Dec. 12, 14 and 17 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLckZLr0jPI “I Am the Immaculate Conception” is how Mary, the Mother of God, introduced herself to St. Bernadette in 1858 in Lourdes, France. During the season of Advent and Christmas, a new documentary film invites audiences to ponder why Mary presents herself this way. In the film, a group of eminent experts, including the Marian Fathers, analyze Greek texts…