Alan Petersen discusses painter inspired by national parks2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3. Included w/admission Flagstaff AZ (October 23, 2013) – Travel with art historian Alan Petersen to the times and art of Swedish-American Gunnar Widforss (1879-1934), renowned for his watercolor paintings of national parks, especially the Grand Canyon. Petersen, curator of fine art for the Museum of Northern Arizona, is working on documenting the artist’s life and will share rarely seen images and stories during Travels With Gunnar Widforss, a discussion from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 3, at the Museum of Northern Arizona.
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2013 Tour winds down with the ‘Finding Your Excellence’Seminar in Sedona Sedona AZ (October 23, 2013) – Derek O’Neill, internationally acclaimed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, and author, will be offering a 2 hour motivational seminar in Sedona and Phoenix in early November. Derek advises business leaders, artists and politicians, helping them transcend their limitations and bring harmony back into their lives and businesses. He demonstrates that our highest ideals are not only compatible with good business sense but are in fact essential to our success, happiness, and fulfillment.
Cottonwood AZ (October 23, 2013) – Family history and the inscription on an ancestor’s headstone inspired longtime Arizona resident, Joy Pennock Gage, to write her eighteenth book, The Patriot and the Plough. She is a descendant of the Pennock family of Vermont, some of whom fought in the Revolutionary War. Her latest historical novel will be released Nov. 6 by Rook Publishing and will be available through Amazon or directly from the publishers at sales@rookpublishing.com.
Sedona AZ (October 23, 2013) – The public is invited to enjoy an inspiring collection of paintings by Sedona fine artist Peter K. Nelson at a reception for him on Friday, November 1st. Guests will meet the artist and be treated to refreshments at the McLean Meditation Center from 5:00 -8:00 pm. The reception coincides with Sedona’s First Friday Gallery Tour.
Sedona AZ (October 22, 2013) – The Wildcat Carnival is set for 11am on October 26, 2013 at the West Sedona School (WSS). Bring the whole family and be sure to stop in and view the Pumpkin Carving Contest contestants under the “Big Top” at Uncle Don’s Pumpkin Patch! Students at the West Sedona School were asked to sign up to receive free pumpkins donated by Don Nelms Farmers Insurance Agency. Don has been donating pumpkins for this fun family event for four years and giving cash prizes to the top three winners. There will also be “best of Grade”…
Jerome AZ (October 21, 2013) – Gallery 527 welcomes back ceramic artist Mary Phoenix, returning from a four year adventure in Asheville, NC where her work is sold at A Gardener’s Place at the esteemed Biltmore Estate. Mary continues her show “Lizards and Leaves”, featuring her lovely, organic ceramic work filled with the essence of nature in all its glory. This talented local favorite is debuting new work including wall sconces adorned with nature’s bounty. Grape leaves, lizards, twigs, and textured embellishments, all make these fascinating one of a kind pieces remarkable and collectible art.
OM Meditation with Erik Isen and Brenda Pareja at The Sedona Creative Life Center in the Sedona Room. Event to be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Tickets: $10 at the door. Sedona AZ (October 21, 2013) – Oneness Meditation is a new powerful meditation where Divine Energies are transmitted to help awaken the spiritual energies within you. This very sacred Blessing offers you the opportunity to free the mind effortlessly and wake up to the magic and beauty of life. Flowing through the eyes of the Oneness Meditator, Oneness Meditation creates a neurobiological shift that naturally…
Sedona AZ (October 20, 2013) – Get the hands-on experience of creating your photography book, novel, art book, or creative publication using InDesign. This lab will take place at Yavapai College in Sedona, Arizona. Come prepared with your book documents and preliminary designs or experiment with a sample book while using InDesign and uploading to Blurb or Lulu. Need help learning the publishing industry first? Take Klymenko’s Self Publishing & Marketing with Social Media on November 9 & 10 then finish your book in the lab on November 16 & 17, 2013.
Sedona AZ (October 19, 2013) – Cafe Jose Restaurant, a family restaurant recently named Best Home Cooking in the “Best of Sedona” awards announces a new menu and a new look. Having recently finished extensive renovations, Cafe Jose is excited to announce, they have a brand new look with new furniture, carpeting, equipment, décor and more. The menu has also been updated with many new menu items including build-your-own Mexican platters, black beans, gluten free bread, and fresh baked pastries.
Sedona AZ (October 19, 2013) – Are you tired of struggling with your photos and being disappointed with your watercolor results? Painting from life is certainly the best teacher for the effects of light and color. But when that’s not possible, many artists turn to their photo references and get trapped into “reporting” what the photo is dictating, detail-by-detail. Learn how to transform static camera images into inspired, passion-filled paintings that celebrate our human selves. AWS and NWS Signature member Carl Dalio, will show you how to create vibrant paintings that not only get into exhibitions but win awards in…
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2013) – 80-year-old Sedona resident Phyllis Lindberg is dead after being struck by a falling tree while on a hike with on the West Fork Trail in Oak Creek Canyon. She was hiking with four friends Thursday morning, October 17. The group stopped for lunch shortly after 11 a.m. and rested on a log near the creek when a large tree fell and struck Lindberg, narrowly missing the other hikers. One member of the group was slightly injured in the accident. She was treated and released at a local hospital with head and scalp wounds after she…
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2013) – The unique, newly founded Emergency Medical Fund For Felines and Canines is collaboration between Red Rose Inspiration For Animals and Angie’s House. Angie’s House is a Cottonwood organization that provides affordable transitional housing for people with pets who have fallen upon hard times. Many of these people would rather live in their vehicles than give up their pets, and, more often than not, when their pet requires medical attention, they are unable to afford veterinary services. Red Rose Inspiration for Animals, Dr. Brady of Tumbleweed Animal Hospital in Cottonwood, and Angie’s House created this…
GabrielleOne year oldFlame Point SiameseNeutered maleI am a sweet, soft young man. I am selective with other kitties, and love people! You can visit me at the Humane Society of Sedona, seven days a week, 10am-4pm.
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2013) – The Wildcat Carnival at West Sedona Elementary School will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Wildcat Carnival hours are 11am – 5pm. Admission is free. Parking is free. Tickets for rides, games, food and activities are 50 cents each and can be purchased at West Sedona School. Families can get 25% more tickets free if they are purchased in advance. Call (928) 204-6602 for more information. This year’s Carnival will feature a bungee station, a rock climbing wall, jumping castle and super slide. These are very popular activities and can be enjoyed by…
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20Included w/admission Flagstaff AZ (October 17, 2013) – Anthropologist Chris Downum and contributors to the book, Hisat’sinom, Ancient Peoples in a Land Without Water, will discuss issues in the archaeology of the Flagstaff area, as well as results of recent research. Native American scholars will offer their perspectives on the meaning of archaeological places. Hisat’sinom, published by the School of Advanced Research in Santa Fe, was voted one of the top 10 books published in the Southwest in 2012 and is available at the Museum of Northern Arizona Bookstore.