Sedona AZ (March 7, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday March 13 at 10:00 a..m. at the Museum. “1898 in the West: How the Spanish American War affected Arizona and the USA” will be the topic, presented by the Arizona Rough Riders Historical Association. When Congress declared war on Spain in late April of 1898, President McKinley authorized the raising of a volunteer regiment of cowboy cavalry from the western territories of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Indian Territory. This regiment was to go down in history as…
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12-14 inches of snow expected during Friday’s storm Verde Valley AZ (March 7, 2013) – The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been advised that northern Arizona, above 4,000 feet, could receive upwards of 12-14 inches of snow accumulation beginning Friday morning and lasting through Saturday. If you must travel to the high country, please remember to be patient as traffic will be moving slowly. If travel is not necessary, please avoid driving during this severe storm. DPS will be shifting its Highway Patrol resources to make as many officers available as possible to respond to emergency calls during…
Sedona AZ (March 7, 2013) – Sedona’s Studio Live hosts a poetry slam on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, starting at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Sedona poet Christopher Fox Graham. Tickets are $10. On the day of the slam, tickets are $12. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Cottonwood AZ (March 6, 2013) – All the way from Ireland, and now residing in Sedona, Karl Jones brings together a superb ‘Irish band’ – Dublin Soul – for an evening of Celtic and Irish tunes. What better way to get your Green on for St. Patrick’s Day than coming to Old Town Center for the Arts for this St. Patrick’s Eve Concert, on March 16th at 7:00 pm. Karl Jones & ‘Dublin Soul’ will be the opening concert for the 5th Annual Spring Planting Festival, a week that provides educational, cultural and practical activities that increase local food production,…
“Phillips sang with agile coloratura and impressive high notes, she shaded phrases with myriad colors and imbued this showpiece with an intimate intensity.” –New York Times Sedona AZ (March 6, 2013) – The stars will shine in Sedona Sunday, April 21 at 2:30pm when members of the Metropolitan Opera and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center perform an afternoon program at St. John Vianney Church, 180 St. John Vianney Lane in Sedona. The concert is made possible with support from Martha Mertz & Edward Ingraham, and Linda & Aiden Ferry.
The Power of Opening Creatively, Igniting Your Inner Flame Sedona AZ (March 6, 2013) – Our Voices Are Alive continues the Workshops for Women series with “The Power of Opening Creatively, Igniting Your Inner Flame” at Studio Live on Sunday March 17th at 2pm. Building on a successful 6-woman concert at Studio Live in December, Our Voices Are Alive is expanding into a grassroots movement. In partnership with the Verde Valley Sanctuary and the Sedona Performing Arts Alliance, Our Voices Are Alive is providing workshops and events for the creative self-expression of women in Northern Arizona. All workshop proceeds will…
Sedona AZ (March 6, 2013) – The Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park, otherwise known as Barbara’s park, sits in limbo. Posse Grounds, perched on the crest of a vista that overlooks almost incomprehensible scenes of red rocks, Oak Creek Canyon and the Mogollon Rim tell many stories. Towering buttresses have silently recorded the history of the canyons and the rocks of this magnificent area known as Sedona. And we Sedonans are only the latest inhabitants to occupy this sacred area. Did the previous occupants sit on this very bluff and marvel as we do today? Did they congregate here and share…
Sedona AZ (March 5, 2013) – The Rotary Club of Sedona has worked with counselors at Sedona Red Rock High School to host a Career Fair for high school students on Thursday, March 7 from 8 to 11:30 AM at Sedona’s Red Rock High School. Representatives from approximately 50 careers and 14 Universities, Colleges and Career Schools will be anxious to talk with students from Sedona Red Rock High School, Verde Valley School and Oak Creek Ranch School about what their careers and programs have to offer. Local businesses and professionals are donating their time to develop fact sheets about…
Sedona Verde Valley Real Estate Association, “Lunch & Learn” Sedona AZ (March 5, 2013) – We all know that land is a highly prized treasure in Sedona and that there is a limited supply of it. But in light of the recent housing downturn, vacant land has suffered a significant lost to existing home sales. Yet the inventory of existing homes is currently diminishing as the housing market continues to improve. This class will include discussion on how to get ahead of the wave, and tips on selling vacant land from the design profession perspective. Reserve a seat now. Email:…
Sedona AZ (March 5, 2013) – Don Whitcher and Kings of the Border at Studio Live in Sedona Saturday, March 16th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20.00 general admission, doors open at 7:00 pm, beer and wine will be available. This band of seasoned musicians is dedicated to the legacy and legends of Americana and Roots music, performing a mix of original and cover songs. Based in the Verde Valley of Northern Arizona, the band is fronted by Don Whitcher on lap steel guitar and backed by Joe Neri on guitar, Gregg Gould on bass and Wing Ryan on drums.
Spring is in the air and it’s the start of baby season at Bearizona Wildlife Park. All different species of North American Wildlife start to have their young between March and July, making it the perfect time to visit. Williams AZ (March 4, 2013) – Bearizona Wildlife Park is excited to announce the arrival of five bear cubs, which were born to two different mothers the first week of January at the Williams, Arizona Wildlife Park. The bear cubs will be viewable in a special care area in the gift shop until May, when they are big enough to go…
Yavapai College Community Education Programs Sedona AZ (March 4, 2013) – The Art & Science of Kitchen and Bath Design, a four part interior design series, will cover bathroom and kitchen planning and design in detail from function to beauty. Topics will include the science and art of using color and lighting to enhance spaces. It will also delve into the use of material and their properties. Materials will include, counter tops, back splashes, shower walls, floors and other special materials. Sustainability issues will be woven through the course. The class will include examples of successful spaces and interactive discussion will…
Sedona AZ (March 4, 2013) – Near-death experiencer and New York Times bestselling author Anita Moorjani will be speaking in Sedona, Arizona on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Sedona Creative Life Center. Tickets are $15.00 per person and are available online and at the door. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Anita’s presentation begins at 7:00 PM. There will be time for questions and answers after Anita’s talk. Copies of Anita’s book, “Dying To Be Me,” will be available for purchase. Anita will be signing copies after her presentation.
Cottonwood AZ (March 4, 2013) – No tax-time panic for you… right? You have kept receipts, designated a space for your business records, have kept a running tab of expenses and are all ready for the IRS filing date that is looming April 15. No…not you? If that description does not represent you, don’t panic. A professional tax adviser can still get you an extension, get your books in order and help you prepare to avoid future tax panic situations. Northern Arizona SCORE believes that now, while tax time is current and fresh on our minds, is the best time…
Chittagong, Least Among Saints win Audience Choice Awards for Best Feature Film for Drama at Sedona Film Festival Sedona AZ (March 3, 2013) – Chittagong, based upon actual events of India’s Chittagong Uprising, and Least Among Saints, the story of a solider back from war and a young man who has never known peace in his life who become unlikely friends, tied for the Audience Award for Best Drama at the 19th annual Sedona International Film Festival. Two new awards were presented for the first time this year. The Marion Herman Excellence in Filmmaking and Music went to Downtown Express,…