Nampeyo :: Namingha – Tradition and Transition celebrates Hopi heritage and art collection donation Flagstaff AZ (October 16, 2013) – The heritage of a Hopi/Tewa family unfolds through artwork at Nampeyo :: Namingha – Tradition and Transition, the new exhibition opening at the Museum of Northern Arizona on November 16, 2013. Ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculptures and conceptual art inspired by the traditions and landscapes of the ancient Hopi and Tewa villages of northern Arizona will be on display. The exhibit tells the story of artistic expression in the family descended from the Hopi/Tewa potter Nampeyo (1860-1942). It conveys centuries of…
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Camp Verde AZ (October 15, 2013) – The Horn restaurant, in downtown Camp Verde, Arizona, is pleased to present a Kingdom of the Spiders Reunion event on Saturday October 26th starting at 6pm. The cult classic, Kingdom of the Spiders was filmed in downtown Camp Verde in 1977, starring the town of Camp Verde and William Shatner. The movie follows the story of vet Rack Hansen, played by Shatner, and his attempt to save Camp Verde from being overtaken by tarantulas.
Sedona AZ (October 15, 2013) – The Village of Oak Creek has joined Sedona and Bisbee in expressing concerns to the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) about “smart” meters. A standing room only crowd filled the October 10th Big Park Regional Coordinating Council meeting room to discuss and vote on a resolution regarding “smart” electric meters. Big Park has 28 voting members representing the Village of Oak Creek. The resolution requests a no-fee, community-wide right of “smart” refusal until such time that truly independent testing and auditing has proven that “smart” meters are both safe and fiscally prudent for ratepayers.
(October 13, 2013) – As Sedona stands poised to give a thumbs up or thumbs down to the Budget Override for the Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District, students and parents wait with bated anticipation for the community to support them in their quest for a better education for their children and better teachers. It’s no secret Arizona has some of the lowest-paid teaching jobs in the nation and the dismal drop out and achievement rates across the state reflect this. Last election the budget override that would have allowed additional funding for Sedona teachers was voted down by but…
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Cottonwood AZ (October 12, 2013) – The Cottonwood Contra Dance is back! Join them on Saturday, Oct. 19th, at the Cottonwood Civic Center, 805 N. Main St. in Old Town. Learn a few steps, make new friends, and dance to live music by the Privy Tippers from Tucson. Steeped in the music traditions of the rural southern Appalachian mountains, the band features fiddle, mandolin, and string bass, and provides a powerful and lively experience. The caller will be Claire Zucker. Contra dancing is moving, active, aerobic exercise–wear comfortable clothing and shoes. The pre-dance lesson begins at 6:30; regular dance is 7:00–10:00 P.M. The…
Sedona AZ (October 12, 2013) – On September 28, 2013, at approximately 4:45 PM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the base of Cathedral Rock, Village of Oak Creek, regarding a man exposing himself. Deputies were told that a group of 3 adults and 8 juveniles, all females, were hiking along the Baldwin Trail when the incident occurred. This trail heads east from Verde Valley School Road towards Cathedral Rock and along Oak Creek. Most of the juveniles in the group are foster children.
Experience arts & cultureon the Colorado Plateau Flagstaff AZ (October 11, 2013) – The Museum of Northern Arizona today announced its lineup of 2014 festivals of arts and culture. Festivals are designed to enhance the public’s love and responsibility for cultures living on the Colorado Plateau. These events are packed with artist booths, music, dance, demonstrations and insightful cultural programming. The Museum of Northern Arizona is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 3101 N. Fort Valley Road in Flagstaff. Details at www.musnaz.org.
Sedona AZ (October 10, 2013) – Christine DeSpain has long been known for her sensitive depictions of fantasy and spiritual themes and of Native American children. But in recent works she has turned her attention to the more immediate world around her, focusing on paintings that support our country and worthy community organizations. Sedona Giclée Gallery, located in west Sedona’s Harkins Theater Plaza, is featuring DeSpain’s latest works during October, along with recent works by her husband, photographer Michael Schroeder. The two will be on hand for an artists’ reception at 4-8PM on Friday, Oct 11, and the public is…
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 9, 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…
The Fine Art Photography ofWillis “Pete” Peterson Clarkdale AZ (October 9, 2013) – The next exhibit at Made In Clarkdale – The Corner Gallery will open on Friday, October 11 from 5 pm to 8 pm, featuring the fine art photography of Willis “Pete” Peterson. The show will continue through November 22, 2013.
Sedona AZ (October 9, 2013) – Victoria Z Rivers is holding a studio sale of stunning one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets and earrings featuring antique Moroccan talismans, charms and amulets using sterling silver and artist-made findings and chains. Some of the pieces also include antique Mediterranean coral and antique trade beads. As a world-wide traveler, collector and professor, she recently returned from Morocco with a carefully curated selection of rare and fabulous pieces for her studio sale. A rare group of antique textiles from Victoria’s personal collection will also be on sale. The 3 day sale, at 130 Mission Road in Sedona…
Sedona AZ (October 9, 2013) – On Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Sedona Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its seventh opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to Sedona City Hall east parking lot at 100 Roadrunner Drive. “We are very pleased to again provide this important Community service which is free and anonymous, no questions will be asked,” said Sedona Police Chief Raymond Cota.
Fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops—building modified homes for injured veterans Verde Valley AZ (October 9, 2013) – Homes for our troops recently joined with the communities of the Verde Valley in breaking ground for the construction of a new home for US Marine Sgt Jordan Maynard, his wife Jennifer and their son, Jay in Cornville, AZ. A national non-profit organization, Homes for Our Troops is dedicated to building specially adapted, no-cost homes for severely injured veterans. Only through generous donations and fundraisers, can the organization continue to build these much needed homes. Sgt Maynard was severely injured in Afghanistan…
Sedona AZ (October 8, 2013) – With his most ambitious recording project to date, Twelve Tales, A.J. Croce’s eighth studio album is revealed with one single per month throughout 2013, produced by multiple legendary producers in various American cities. The September single release “Make it Work” was unveiled on September 30 via iTunes and Seedling Records, and will be played in concert in Sedona, AZ at Mary D. Fisher Theatre at 7PM at 2030 W. State Rt 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336. Tickets available at the door and onlime at www.studiolivesedona.com. Tickets are $30.