Sedona AZ (February 27, 2013) – On Saturday, March 2nd, ALT Gallery will host the opening of a special traveling exhibition, Dr. Seuss’s Secrets of the Deep: The Lost, Forgotten, and Hidden Works of Theodor Seuss Geisel. The Secrets of the Deep Art Exhibition presents an expanded and reorganized look at Dr. Seuss’s artistic legacy with a focus on the extraordinary collection of imagery reproduced from his nearly seventy-year artistic career. This exhibition offers an insider’s view of Dr. Seuss’s little known private works; the windows to the world of an unassuming genius.
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Sedona AZ (February 27, 2013) – On February 16, 2013, the City of Sedona received an award for the Sedona Wetlands Preserve at the Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) 41st Annual Awards of Excellence. The award recognizes the creation of the wildlife habitat using treated effluent from the Sedona Wastewater Reclamation Plant. The preserve also offers walking paths and wildlife viewing.
Sedona AZ (February 27, 2013) – Sedona Arts Center’s Ceramics Department is officially sending out a call for ceramists and potters, locals and visitors alike to participate. Every Thursday starting in March, from 1–4 p.m., generous individuals with ceramics experience are invited to volunteer their skills to create either wheel-thrown or hand-built bowls for this incredible fund-raising event. Through donations to the event SAC’s Ceramics Department has been able to provide all clay, glazing and firings. Our goal is over 800 bowls and 50 Artist created silent auction items. Volunteers will be needed for the day of the event, so…
US 160 and State Route 98, US 89A remain designated detour routes Phoenix AZ (February 27, 2013) – The Arizona Department of Transportation is urging curious onlookers to avoid traveling near the damaged mountain slope on US 89, approximately 25 miles south of Page, because it could be dangerous. The Echo Cliffs region is a known hiking area, but 30-foot chasms have been spotted near the damaged pavement and the area should be avoided.
Sedona AZ (February 27, 2013) -The City of Sedona is seeking community input on the proposed Ten-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The City will hold a general public meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. in the Vultee Conference Room at Sedona City Hall. This is an opportunity for citizens to comment on the proposed plan and provide feedback to City staff.
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2013) – For any newcomer to northern Arizona’s high country, the visual impact of red rock formations can overshadow what exists on the ground – a landscape teeming with native plants often termed wonders of nature. From intriguing names like spider antelope horns (part of the milkweed family) to broom snakeweed and Spanish bayonets, native plants are an essential part of experiencing the high country.
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2013) – The Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest will be hosting demonstrations at the Visitor Center for visitors to learn about the ancient technology of native people. The demonstrations show how natives met their needs for food, shelter and clothing, and the events will continue through the month of March since it is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month.
Camp Verde AZ (February 26, 2013) – Verde Brewing Company, a new nano brewery in Camp Verde, is running a 35 day campaign on Kickstarter.com to raise $15,000 in order to open the business on Main Street. Verde Brewing Company (VBC) plans to harvest, produce and distribute beer from the Verde Valley of Arizona. The Kickstarter campaign was launched on February 25th and will close Monday, April 1st. Kickstarter.com is a funding platform for creative projects. Kickstarter.com has helped everything from films and music to art and technology, by connecting individuals to fund creative projects. It has given rural areas…
US 89A, State Route 98, US 160 remain open Phoenix AZ (February 26, 2013) – While US 89 is expected to remain closed indefinitely due to last Wednesday’s landslide 25 miles south of Page, motorists should consider their options and allow extra travel time if they are traveling between Flagstaff and Lake Powell or into Arizona from southern Utah via Page, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. A 23-mile-long stretch of US 89 (mileposts 523-546) is currently closed between the US 89A junction near Bitter Springs to the State Route 98 junction near Page.
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2013) – The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department will offer a free Lunar Astronomy workshop on Wednesday, March 13 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sedona Teen Center located within Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road. This is your chance to view the sun, moon, Comet PanSTARRS, Jupiter and the Seven Sister Star cluster, as well as deep sky objects, Orion nebula, star clusters and more through the lens of a telescope.
Scottish Highlands’ finest military bands at YCPAC March 8 Prescott AZ (February 25, 2013) – Two of the most storied bands in the British military, The Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion the Royal Regiments of Scotland and the Band of the Scots Guards bring to Prescott all of the pomp and precision of Buckingham Palace and the Scottish Highlands March 8, 2013 at 7:30 pm. Great seats still are available at $29 – $57.
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2013) – Although the Sedona Airport remains accessible, the City, Yavapai County, and the Airport Authority are concerned about a segment of the roadway that has experienced significant loss of the shoulder supporting the road. This segment is located about 500 feet from the Airport Overlook. The City of Sedona is planning to employ a geotechnical firm to provide a report regarding the stability of the area. Meanwhile the City, with the cooperation of the Sedona Airport Authority, will be placing traffic cones along the road and putting up signs advising the public that the road…
50 Shades of Jodi By Tommy Acosta(February 25, 2013) Sometimes we are like surfers waiting for the right wave to ride. Bobbing up and down in an ocean of news, we hope a big one will come along. We finally got one. A really big one and it’s time to ride again. No. It’s not the stupid sequester scare because just like the fiscal cliff hoopla, it will never come to be. No, it’s not the gun ban fight because it has degraded into trench warfare now and it will drag on and become boring as more and more people…
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2013) – So far, 2013 has been full of new beginnings and excitement for everyone, including Rowe Fine Art Gallery. The gallery is proud to welcome contemporary wildlife sculptor Joshua Tobey into its ever-expanding family of esteemed southwestern artists. Joshua, who resides in Colorado, will be the gallery’s honored guest on Friday, March 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 16 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. during two not-to-be-missed artist receptions. And Joshua says he’ll debut seven new sculptures during the show including a moose, bears, a fox and, for the first time ever,…
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2013) – The Alaska String Band brings the best of Americana music to Studio Live in Sedona March 8th at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20.00 general admission, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Hailing from Alaska’s capital city of Juneau, this dynamic five member band makes its home on the last frontier and is the subject of much curiosity and inspiration for all those who happen to be fortunate to see one of their shows. The Zahasky family features Paul and Melissa, husband and wife of 27 years; and their three…