Sedona AZ (February 5, 2013) –Sedona’s Studio Live hosts a poetry slam Saturday, Feb. 16, starting at 7:30 p.m. featuring Phoenix poet Jeremiah Blue and hosted by Sedona poet Christopher Fox Graham. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the performance, doors open at 7:00 pm. All poets are welcome to compete for the $75 grand prize and $25 second-place prize. The prize is funded in part by a donation from Verde Valley poetry supporter Jeanne Freeland.
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Sedona AZ (February 5, 2013) – The City of Sedona is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Board of Adjustment. The term of service for these voluntary positions is three years. The terms begin on January 1, 2013 and end on December 31, 2016. The Board of Adjustment conducts hearings regarding requests for variances from the Sedona Land Development Code applicable to zoning regulations and hears appeals regarding interpretations made by the zoning administrator.
Gloria Rothrock Art Collection To Benefit the Amitabha Stupa Sedona AZ (February 4, 2013) – Fine art lovers have the rare opportunity to purchase what remains of the Gloria Rothrock art collection—and benefit the Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park at the same time. Rothrock has offered 50 original paintings for the silent auction fundraiser that will take place on Sunday, February 17, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Troia’s Restaurant in Sedona. The event is free and open to the public. The artist will be present to discuss her work and creative process. Adalia Tara, Sedona’s inspired songstress, will…
Sedona AZ (February 4, 2013) – Studio Live presents Provocatease: The Book of Love Saturday, February 15th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25.00 general admission, doors open at 7:00 pm. Since 2008 Provocatease has been bringing together a talented and diverse group of artists for your viewing pleasure. Join them as they travel to the magical land of red rocks and romance for a special Valentine’s weekend performance at Studio Live Sedona. This will mark the debut of a brand new show called “The Book of Love” that will heat up even the coldest winter night.
Verde Valley AZ (February 4, 2013) – State representatives will conduct a training on the problems and solutions of prescription drug abuse on February 12 in both Prescott Valley and Cottonwood. Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest-growing drug problem. The Centers for Disease Control has classified prescription drug abuse as an epidemic. Prescription pain killers result in more accidental drug overdoses than cocaine and heroin combined. In Yavapai County, our youth are abusing prescription medication at an alarming rate, well above state and national averages.
Sedona AZ (February 4, 2013) – If you have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but are never able to find the time for lessons, mark your calendar for Monday, February 25, 2013 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Sedona Parks and Recreation is bringing Craig Coffman to teach his very popular class, Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy Adults and Teens, at the Sedona Teen Center, 525-B Posse Ground Road.
Sedona AZ (February 4, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will once again present their popular historic sites tours of Oak Creek Canyon’s historic places on April 4, 5, and 6. The tours will be narrated by Paul Thompson. Thompson is the grandson of pioneer homesteader Jim Thompson, the Sedona area’s first permanent white settler who came here in 1876, and son of Albert Thompson who wrote many of the stories in the book, “Those Early Days”.
Sedona AZ (February 3, 2013) – Smart Meters are quickly becoming an issue in many cities and towns across America. Many Sedonans are concerned about possible side effects of Smart Meter deployment and are asking questions about their safety and possible adverse health effects. There is also a large segment of the community who know nothing about Smart Meters. In an effort to understand and educate the public, Sedona.biz is researching the Smart Meter phenomenon and will share the results with its readers.
Sedona AZ (February 3, 2013) – HSS just spayed and neutered a litter of heeler/terrier puppies that are available for adoption NOW! They are the cutest little 2 month old puppies you’ve ever seen. Most of them are white, some with patches of brown and there are a couple of brown with some white on them. Puppies are a high energy and need a lot of training, and you know an X-Man always comes with a surprise or two. But if you are ready for a 24/7 commitment, your children are over 6 years of age and you are ready…
Free Chinese Medicine Education Day Helps Build Community Awareness at the West Sedona Public Library Sedona AZ (February 3, 2013) – The Sedona/Verde Valley Acupuncture Council sponsored a free event for the public at the West Sedona Public Library, (3250 White Bear Rd. Sedona, AZ 86336). The Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Education day was held Saturday, January 26th from 1pm-4pm and attracted over 100 curious locals and non-locals alike, in spite of the heavy rainfall. Out of those treated, most were from the Verde Valley area, but some were visiting from other areas of the country.
Sedona AZ (February 3, 2013) – Please join the Sedona Main Street Progam for Sedona’s 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival. The Parade Grand Marshal will be Congresswomen Ann Kirkpatrick. Entry forms for the parade have been mailed out to all previous participants. If you need an entry form, application packets are available at the Chamber Visitor Center in Uptown Sedona. The entry form is also available to print from Sedona Main Street Program’s website (www.sedonamainstreet.com).
“Love Letters” performed LIVE at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre Starring Joyce DeWitt and Tab Hunter Sedona AZ (February 3, 2013) – Hollywood heartthrob Tab Hunter and star of stage and screen Joyce DeWitt will take the stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona for live performances of A.R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated international stage success “Love Letters”, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. There will be four performances Feb. 14-16 — the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend!
Sedona AZ (February 2, 2013) – This morning, a record number of participants raced through the beautiful red rocks for the 8th Annual Sedona Marathon Event. Last year winner Brian Tinder of Flagstaff, Arizona took an early lead and finished the Sedona Marathon in first place with a time of 2:49:21, setting a new course record! Gary Krugger from Flagstaff, Arizona came in second place with a time of 2:54:24 followed by Steve Geertgens with a time of 3:12:20 from Seattle, Washington.
Sedona AZ (February 2, 2013) – Diana Wagman, author of the new critically acclaimed thriller, The Care & Feeding of Exotic Pets, will conduct a writing workshop at The Well Red Coyote bookstore in West Sedona, on Saturday, February 9 at 2:00 pm, focusing on how writers can realistically inject sex and violence into their novels without turning off their readers.
Sedona Film Festival presents Oscar contenders at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (Feburary 2, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the Oscar-nominated Documentary Shorts Feb. 12-15 at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre. For the first time ever, Sedona audiences will be able to see all of the short documentary films nominated for Academy Awards before the Oscar telecast at the end of February. This year’s nominees include some of the most thought-provoking, heart-warming documentaries and some of the most touching personal stories in the history of the Academy…