By Bear Howard Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, AZ — You can gauge the success of an event in Sedona simply by the traffic on Cooks Hill along Highway 89A. This past Saturday was an undeniable triumph for the Day of the Dead celebration. Tlaquepaque has become a cornerstone of Sedona, and much of that is thanks to Wendy Lipman, who has transformed it into an essential stop for both residents and visitors alike. The vibrant atmosphere over the weekend, filled with locals and tourists mingling, laughing, and enjoying life, is a testament to our community’s spirit. It makes me proud…
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Sedona Az — Well, here we are. Finally. After all these months of listening to this and that, watching the candidates fight it out, attack each other, and try to convince us to vote for them, it’s almost over. It’s been a ride, filled with memorable moments indelibly inscribed in our collective consciousness. Now, the question remains: Who will emerge victorious, Kamala or Trump? There are issues, and then there are issues. But fear is the common denominator—fear and hate. According to Trump, there are dangerous immigrants lurking at every corner, ready to torture, rape and kill us. According to…
Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, AZ — As Sedona.biz’s resident philosopher, I want to share a historical perspective that has yet to receive much attention in the media. This perspective, while it may seem intellectual, is not just a matter of academic interest. It’s a crucial lens through which we can understand and navigate the complexities of today’s events. With the November election approaching, I see striking parallels between the current unrest in America and the Peloponnesian War, a significant conflict that occurred over 2,000 years ago in 432 B.C. The war was fought between the powerful city-state of Athens and its…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory I used to think so many things, that I wouldn’t want to be a cop, to be constantly face to face with crimes of passion and desperation. I used to think that even so, I’d have been a great detective, that my mind would have reveled in the challenge, putting together pieces of the human puzzle with ease. I used to think that I wouldn’t want to be a criminal, to have my worst moments in the headlines of the daily paper, to live knowing that everyone knew what I had done, what I couldn’t stop…
… a Great Blue Heron was perched on a high tree staring off into the quiet and rapidly approaching night and below one of my favorite shots of the plateau as dark was spreading across the earth … humans out of thee equation for now … the real world awaits all who seek peace and solace. Into the weekend with a planned return Monday morning … share a smile with those you meet and greet … keep breathing and be kind. Cheers, Ted O Sweet content! where is thy mild abode Where I may dwell in endless peace? Show me…
Sedona News – Ring in the 31st Anniversary Season of the Sedona International Film Festival early this year in a special evening featuring big band music, dancing, food and fun! The occasion is the “A Big Band Ball” Gala Event on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Enchantment Resort, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The evening will feature spectacular big band music and dancing by The Swingtips, along with a live auction, raffle, a decadent dinner and much more! Come join in the fun and festivities and celebrate 31 years of our signature film festival event. Kick off the…
Verde Valley News – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Mark Bocchicchio, MD, FACC, has joined the Cardiovascular Institute at Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC). Dr. Bocchicchio is an expert in interventional cardiology, a cardiology specialty that deals specifically with the catheter-based treatment of coronary and structural heart disease. “We are very excited that Dr. Bocchicchio is joining the team at the Cardiovascular Institute in Cottonwood,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “Dr. Bocchicchio has extensive experience in cardiovascular medicine and we are thrilled to be able to offer his skills to northern Arizona residents. We…
Arizona News – Coconino National Forest will begin selling a limited number of Christmas tree permits online starting Nov. 14 at 8 a.m., and permit owners will be allowed to begin cutting Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. A total of 1,300 permits will be available for purchase on the Coconino NF Christmas tree permit site online through Recreation.gov, which also lists details about designated cutting areas, maps, dates, and types of trees that may be cut. Four hundred permits will be designated for cutting areas within the Flagstaff Ranger District, while 900 permits will be designated for the cutting areas within the Mogollon Rim…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona’s Sustainability Department will host the free workshop Ready Sedona: A Resident’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness, on Nov. 6, 2024, at the Sedona Public Library, located at 3250 White Bear Rd. There will be two identical sessions offered: one from noon – 1 p.m. and another from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. This workshop will discuss important information on helping residents be prepared for emergencies, including knowing your zones, signing up for alert systems, knowing about preventative steps to protect homes, having an emergency preparedness kit and plan, and even having a plan for animals.…
Sedona News – The Sedona Symphony (formerly Verde Valley Sinfonietta) presents its second concert of the 2024-2025 season under the direction of Artistic Director Janna Hymes. The concert features cellist Nicholas Canellakis, one of the most sought-after cellists of his generation, performing Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33 and Dvorak’s Silent Woods on Sunday, November 17 at 2:30 PM in the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd. in Sedona. The Sedona Symphony will also feature Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Bizet’s Symphony No.1 in C Major, to round out the program. Described by The New Yorker…
Verde Valley News – Yavapai College is endeavoring to change the traditional dynamics of higher education with a new Optimized 92-credit Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Degree, designed to be completed within three years. Traditionally, baccalaureate degrees have a standard minimum of 120 credits or more. Recently, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the largest accrediting body in the country, approved reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees, and this provides Yavapai College with the opportunity to create optimized bachelor’s degrees that are more affordable and reduce the completion time for students. This new opportunity will allow students to complete a degree in three years…
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 8, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. A reading from Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1 – 17:27) which tells of Abraham’s adventure in establishing a faith in One God as he leaves his home city of Haran, in Mesopotamia in the nineteenth century BCE and travels to Canaan. God makes the promise…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global one-day-only premiere event: “Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story” on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsGUK0S571w “Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story” is the story of Servant of God Michelle Duppong, who bore witness to Christ through heroic suffering and a passion for inviting others to be transformed by His love. The film, directed by Danny Anderson, tells the story of Michelle’s beautiful and faith-filled life, especially during her diagnosis, treatment, and death. In June 2022, Bishop David…
Sedona News – On November 13th, World Kindness Day — also proclaimed as Sedona Kindness Day — SedonaKind invites you to the Sedona Film Festival Theatres to enjoy wonderful short films that reflect and resonate with their mission: encouraging acts of kindness, large and small, locally and around the world. The Sensational Shorts include subjects that align with SedonaKind projects: the well-being of veterans, children and pets. These award-winning short films represent some of the best films shown at the Sedona International Film Festival. They cover a diverse, fascinating and fun spectrum of subjects, including: Space Race: In a fun animated short, two…
Sedona News – Enjoy a wide variety of foods, brews and tunes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sedona Food Truck Festival at Posse Grounds Pavilion on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. A mouthwatering food truck lineup will be on site and a variety of craft beer and wine will be for sale with proceeds donated to a local charity. Musical entertainment will be part of the festivities all day and will include fun family-friendly grooves from DJ Pablo, with the Johnny Malo Band performing from 2 to 4 p.m. “This festival has become an annual favorite for the…