Sedona News – The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant and scholarship distributions for the second quarter of its fiscal year. Between July 1 and September 30, 2024, a total of $34,147,692 was awarded from funds of ACF and its six statewide regional offices in Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and Yuma. The $34.1 million in both discretionary and advised grants and scholarships were awarded in five strategic priority areas: Health Innovations, Community Improvement & Development, Environment & Sustainability, Arts & Culture, and Quality Education. Health Innovations: A total of $7.2 million was…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical” on Sunday, Nov. 17 and Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG-BokGydW8 Adrian Dunbar and Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block lead a stellar cast in a sizzling new 5-star production of “Kiss Me, Kate”, filmed live at the Barbican in London especially for the big screen. A glorious Golden Age spectacular, Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy has backstage shenanigans, Shakespearean sonnets and singing gangsters – not to mention a romance that’s just…
… a male Wood Duck is incoming for a landing at the4 ponds in Page Spring … he has his landing point picked out and is on “short final” as he adjusts his glide path so he hits the mark … upright with webbed feet acting as his landing gear for initial contact before retracting them and lowering his breast into the water. In the shot below a Woodie is making crucial adjustments to his flight path in order to hit his spot. This weekend was some of the best Wood Duck shooting I have had … more to come methinks! Have…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “My Name is Alfred Hitchcock”, showing Nov. 15-21 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLh3HC0H7-Y A century after Alfred Hitchcock’s first film, he remains one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. But how does his vast body of work and legacy hold up in today’s society? Mark Cousins — the award-winning filmmaker behind “The Story of Film: An Odyssey”, “The Eyes of Orson Welles” and “The Storms of Jeremy Thomas” — tackles this question and looks at the auteur…
By Craig Swanson You are invited to help the dedicated caretakers of Oak Creek and our public lands for a one-day canyon-wide litter clean up event during the peak of the leaf peeping season. Volunteers will be safely removing litter from roadside parking, recreation areas, and streambanks along 13 miles of Oak Creek to reestablish a clean environment for wildlife and people. Trash left along this road makes its way directly into the creek, so your participation is crucial! TO REGISTER, go to https://bit.ly/oakcreekcollaborativecleanup. Join us at Slide Rock State Park at 8 AM to check in and receive a…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “La Cocina”, showing Nov. 15-21 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Amidst the lunch rush of a bustling Times Square restaurant, a series of events threaten to bring the kitchen to a crashing halt in “La Cocina”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USBei3T-s7g In the heart of the kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the back-of-house staff each chase the elusive American dream. When money goes missing from the till, the spotlight falls on Pedro (Raúl Briones), a passionate dreamer entangled in a tumultuous love affair with Julia (Academy…
By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — How is human intelligence aligned to the goal of human progress? Since intelligence can be used for good and otherwise, how come human society, in spite of differences, remains safe and continues to advance? How does society evolve against the unlawfulness of the past? Whenever society is safe, what makes it safe? How has civilization advanced, yet it is still possible to have most people follow the law, most of the time? What is the key basis of lawfulness in society? How has this stayed ahead of progress, so that society can thrive? If…
By Bear Howard Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, AZ — You can gauge the success of an event in Sedona simply by the traffic on Cooks Hill along Highway 89A. This past Saturday was an undeniable triumph for the Day of the Dead celebration. Tlaquepaque has become a cornerstone of Sedona, and much of that is thanks to Wendy Lipman, who has transformed it into an essential stop for both residents and visitors alike. The vibrant atmosphere over the weekend, filled with locals and tourists mingling, laughing, and enjoying life, is a testament to our community’s spirit. It makes me proud…
Sedona Az — Well, here we are. Finally. After all these months of listening to this and that, watching the candidates fight it out, attack each other, and try to convince us to vote for them, it’s almost over. It’s been a ride, filled with memorable moments indelibly inscribed in our collective consciousness. Now, the question remains: Who will emerge victorious, Kamala or Trump? There are issues, and then there are issues. But fear is the common denominator—fear and hate. According to Trump, there are dangerous immigrants lurking at every corner, ready to torture, rape and kill us. According to…
Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, AZ — As Sedona.biz’s resident philosopher, I want to share a historical perspective that has yet to receive much attention in the media. This perspective, while it may seem intellectual, is not just a matter of academic interest. It’s a crucial lens through which we can understand and navigate the complexities of today’s events. With the November election approaching, I see striking parallels between the current unrest in America and the Peloponnesian War, a significant conflict that occurred over 2,000 years ago in 432 B.C. The war was fought between the powerful city-state of Athens and its…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory I used to think so many things, that I wouldn’t want to be a cop, to be constantly face to face with crimes of passion and desperation. I used to think that even so, I’d have been a great detective, that my mind would have reveled in the challenge, putting together pieces of the human puzzle with ease. I used to think that I wouldn’t want to be a criminal, to have my worst moments in the headlines of the daily paper, to live knowing that everyone knew what I had done, what I couldn’t stop…
… a Great Blue Heron was perched on a high tree staring off into the quiet and rapidly approaching night and below one of my favorite shots of the plateau as dark was spreading across the earth … humans out of thee equation for now … the real world awaits all who seek peace and solace. Into the weekend with a planned return Monday morning … share a smile with those you meet and greet … keep breathing and be kind. Cheers, Ted O Sweet content! where is thy mild abode Where I may dwell in endless peace? Show me…
Sedona News – Ring in the 31st Anniversary Season of the Sedona International Film Festival early this year in a special evening featuring big band music, dancing, food and fun! The occasion is the “A Big Band Ball” Gala Event on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Enchantment Resort, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The evening will feature spectacular big band music and dancing by The Swingtips, along with a live auction, raffle, a decadent dinner and much more! Come join in the fun and festivities and celebrate 31 years of our signature film festival event. Kick off the…
Verde Valley News – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Mark Bocchicchio, MD, FACC, has joined the Cardiovascular Institute at Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC). Dr. Bocchicchio is an expert in interventional cardiology, a cardiology specialty that deals specifically with the catheter-based treatment of coronary and structural heart disease. “We are very excited that Dr. Bocchicchio is joining the team at the Cardiovascular Institute in Cottonwood,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “Dr. Bocchicchio has extensive experience in cardiovascular medicine and we are thrilled to be able to offer his skills to northern Arizona residents. We…
Arizona News – Coconino National Forest will begin selling a limited number of Christmas tree permits online starting Nov. 14 at 8 a.m., and permit owners will be allowed to begin cutting Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. A total of 1,300 permits will be available for purchase on the Coconino NF Christmas tree permit site online through Recreation.gov, which also lists details about designated cutting areas, maps, dates, and types of trees that may be cut. Four hundred permits will be designated for cutting areas within the Flagstaff Ranger District, while 900 permits will be designated for the cutting areas within the Mogollon Rim…