Sedona News – On Sunday, Nov. 3 at 4:00 p.m., Sticks and Tones takes the stage for the first time at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, bringing their vibrant and diverse musical program to Sedona audiences. Join percussionist Maria Vomlehn Flurry and composer/pianist Henry Flurry on a musical journey that blends the familiar with the unexpected, offering a unique concert experience that transcends time, place, and genre. Featuring a wide range of music, from classical pieces like Ave Maria and the soulful sounds of New Orleans to Henry’s original compositions, audiences will be treated to whimsical pieces inspired by snapshots from everyday…
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… the greenhead mallard above is making a very short field landing so that he can connect with one very attractive female mallard that appears to have caught his eye and she is looking over at him wondering who this dude is! Ducks land first on their webbed feet much like water skiing and then they retract their feet and lower their breasts into the water to take on max drag and come to a halt … when they want to stop quickly, they really force their breasts down into the water and throw a massive wake. You can see…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of the award-winning comedy “Queen Bees” showing Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This special encore is a benefit for AZ Senior Cares Foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEGnA3VVvOU “Queen Bees” was the highest-rated film by the audience at the 2021 Sedona International Film Festival, where it earned the Audience Choice Best Comedy Award. The film boasts an award-winning, stellar ensemble cast, including Ellen Burstyn, James Caan, Ann-Margret, Loretta Devine, Jane Curtin and Christopher Lloyd. “Queen Bees” is a comedy about the young at heart. While her…
Verde Valley News – Verde Valley Fire District was recently awarded a grant for the FFY 2025 in the amount of $14,433.00 from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to continue their child car seat safety program. Thanks to GOHS, the District expects to provide approximately 225 child car seats to those in need in the community. The District’s car seat program provides car seats at no cost to low-income families. Trained Car Seat Technicians install the seats and provide instructions to parents and caregivers about the proper installation. This instruction is also provided, free of charge, to…
Prescott News – What do you get when you fall in love? That immortal question was best answered by a singer who became the voice for composer Bert Bacharach and the sound of romance for a generation. Yavapai College invites you to join the iconic Dionne Warwick as she brings the sound and feel of 60’s pop back to the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center, Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m. With six Grammy awards, more than fifty Billboard hits and twelve singles in the Top Ten between 1962 and 1998, Dionne Warwick is one of the most…
Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host its annual Veterans Day Tribute on Monday, November 11, at 11 am. Veterans from every branch of the US military, active military, family, friends, supporters, and residents who want to show their appreciation for our nation’s veterans are invited to attend this annual community event. Shondra Jepperson will act as emcee for the program. Tom Jepperson will perform the National Anthem. Bugler Brad Moors, retired Master Sergeant from The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” will play “Taps.” Moors served as a bugler at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington…
Sedona News – Sedona International Film Festival presents the Exhibition on Screen series with “Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers”. The film will premiere in Sedona on Wednesday and Sunday, Nov. 6 and 10 at the festival’s Alice Gill-Sheldon Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm9xTFO2LOI 200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Food and Country” showing Nov. 1-7 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. Ruth Reichl — trailblazing NY Times food critic, groundbreaking Gourmet Magazine editor, best-selling memoirist, and for decades one of the most influential figures shaping American food culture — grows concerned about the fate of small farmers, ranchers, and chefs as they wrestle with both immediate and systemic challenges as the pandemic takes hold. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJVPgyrJXkc Reichl reaches across political and social divides to discover innovators who are risking it…
Verde Valley News – Camp Verde Community Library invites the community to join us in celebrating the artistry and spirit of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at a special reception on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event will showcase the entries from our annual coloring contest and recognize the winners across various categories. Dia de los Muertos is a beloved tradition in Mexico and many Latin American countries, where families come together to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed. This vibrant celebration transforms mourning into joy,…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona and their contractor, Cactus Asphalt, will begin the Soldiers Pass Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project on Oct. 25, 2024 in order to extend pavement life and improve road quality. The project consists of crack seal operations along Soldiers Pass Road, from St. John Vianney Lane to Shadow Rock Drive, and the removal and replacement of the asphalt pavement along Soldiers Pass Road between State Route (SR) 89A and St. John Vianney Lane. Preparation work will begin on Friday, Oct. 25, with crack seal operations taking place the week of Oct. 28. No road closures…
Arizona News – The Coconino National Forest plans to conduct two prescribed burn projects this week, beginning October 22. For the latest information at any time of the day, details and updates about all prescribed burn projects can be found on the Coconino NF Prescribed Burn Projects Inciweb page, which is updated any time new information is available. 1. Blue Ridge Project Dates: Oct. 22-24. Location: Mogollon Rim Ranger District. Located approximately 9 miles northeast of Clints Well. Size: Up to 2,500 acres Type of Burn: Broadcast maintenance burn. Broadcast burning means firefighters will spread the fire across the landscape using drip torches, effectively ‘broadcasting’ the fire…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the one-day-only premiere of “Advanced Chemistry” on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnthElFPas Allen, a brilliant biochemist who’s unlucky in love, devises a compound to turn polyamorous leanings into monogamous ones. He injects his best friend, Marcia, to help her overcome her habit of cheating on her wife, Sarah. But when Sarah finds Marcia’s new fixation on her to be suffocating, Marcia insists Allen give Sarah a dose too. However, Allen’s intervention takes an unexpected turn as Sarah falls for him, who must team up…
By Charlene Roth Pursuing personal development is a rewarding endeavor, but it’s essential to approach it in a way that safeguards your mental and physical well-being. With the right strategies, you can make consistent progress toward your goals without pushing yourself to the point of burnout. In this article, courtesy of Sedona.biz, we’ll talk about several methods that will allow you to do just that. Focus on Self-Care Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for sustained growth, even when you have a full schedule. Ensure you’re getting adequate sleep each night, as it rejuvenates the body and mind.…
TheTourism Edition Sedona, AZ — Hello, Sedona Community! I’m Bear Howard, your new unpaid field reporter, philosopher, and political culture enthusiast, ready to sprinkle some fun into your day with the latest buzz from Sedona! With decades as a self-proclaimed new-age guru and a treasure trove of Sedona wisdom, I’m here to share fresh insights and spark some lively discussions on the topics that matter to us all. Let’s dive into the lively world of Sedona’s local chatter—especially that fascinating obsession on Next Door with traffic and how it ties into tourism. Now, let’s be real; facing the truth can…
… into a new week and it is wonderful to finally be getting some cool weather … nice to be wearing a jacket again! Explored some folders I have not been in for years and found some gems including the portrait of the Great Blue Heron that I took while visiting in Half Moon Bay which is above. and below an aerial shot of Bell Rock and Courthouse Rock. It was one of those days when the tops of the higher rocks were engulfed in the clouds coupled with huge blue holes bringing good lighting to the rocks. Time to…