“The Women On The 6th Floor” Wins Directors’ Choice As Top Feature, Audience Choice Award For Best Of The Fest At 2012 Sedona International Film Festival “More Than Frybread” Voted Best Made-In-Arizona Film; ”Being Elmo” Is Top Documentary Sedona AZ (February 27, 2012) – “The Women on the 6th Floor” took top honors for feature films among both audiences and directors at the 18th annual Sedona International Film Festival which ended its eight-day run on Sunday. The charming French comedy, set in 1960s Paris, was named Directors’ Choice for Best Feature – Comedy and grabbed the Audience Choice as Best…
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Reduced visibility, possible dust storms could slow traffic Phoenix AZ (February 27, 2012) – The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory for today that could impact drivers traveling in all regions of the state. A Pacific storm system will bring strong southwest winds to Arizona late this morning with increasing wind speeds in the afternoon. Gusty winds from as high as 25-40 mph, including gusts up to 55-65 mph, is predicted in Northern Arizona. In southern Arizona, southwest winds from 25-35 mph, including wind gusts up to 45 mph, could impact drivers traveling on Interstate 10 and…
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2012) – On Saturday March 3, the Sedona Heritage Museum will host a mini-family reunion of the descendants of Jim and Maggie Thompson. This event is intended as an opportunity for area residents to meet the Thompsons, ask questions and hear stories. It will be held in conjunction with the Sedona Main Street Program’s St. Patrick’s Parade festival on Jordan Road from noon to about 2 pm. Jim Thompson was Oak Creek Canyon’s first permanent Anglo settler, arriving in 1876. He married Maggie James and they raised nine children at their Indian Gardens ranch. The Thompson…
Sedona AZ (Feburary 26, 2012) – The Red Rock Ranger District and Arizona Natural History Association invite the community and visitors alike to come meet Arizona’s birds of prey and wildlife creatures Saturday March 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This presentation is courtesy of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center. So don’t miss this special event and come see these rescued creatures and listen to their stories from their caretakers. Special guests include: a Great Horned Owl, Turkey Vulture, Peregrine Falcon, Red Tailed Hawk, Ringtail, Gila monster, skunks, and native snakes.
Verde Valley AZ (February 25, 2012) – While you are lying in your bed at night, dedicated teams of biologists are sleeping in tents so they can wake up at the crack of dawn to help protect our state’s bald eagles. “For more than 30 years, the state’s unique nestwatch program has been an integral component of Arizona bald eagle management,” says Kenneth Jacobson, head of the Arizona Game and Fish Department Bald Eagle Management Program. “Nestwatchers have helped save the lives of over 60 eagle nestlings since the program began in 1978. Their contributions certainly have helped Arizona’s bald…
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2012) – On Saturday March 3rd, 2012 Alaskan Folk singer Emma Hill visits Studio Live in Sedona. The show starts at 7:30 pm with tickets $15.00 in advance and $17.00 on the day of the performance. Opening for Hill is local Sedona artist Adara Blake.
Sedona AZ (February 24, 2012) – Come celebrate in the 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival, An AZ Centennial Celebration. The Parade takes place along Jordan Road, Saturday, March 3rd starting at10:30 am. Bring your chairs and set up along Jordan Road. Master of Ceremonies, John Conway is lending his skill for both the parade and festival, announcing the entries and activities from the stage. A Parade & Festival Event Program will be distributed that morning along the parade route and will also be available at the Festival.
Sedona AZ (February 24, 2012) – America’s pivotal presidential campaign of 1912 had significant impact on Arizona statehood. Hear the back stories and how the repercussions are still impacting politics and ‘home rule’ decisions right here in Sedona to this day. Lecture wil be Thursday March 1 at 10:45 a.m. at the Sedona Heritage Museum.
Sedona AZ (February 24, 2012) – The Sedona Gallery Association is pleased to announce events for the next 1st Friday, March 2, 2012. The Sedona Gallery Association represents the collaborative efforts of the premiere galleries in Sedona to ensure that art lovers and artists alike experience the best art environment imaginable. On the 1st Friday of each month, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, members of the Sedona Gallery Association offer a unique monthly showcase highlighting artists, special exhibits, and art events. These special art receptions give locals and Sedona visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments while beginning their weekend with an…
La Cubanita’s Orchestra featuring Theresa Robertson Cottonwood AZ (February 23, 2012) – They say that music has the power of taking us places. If you’ve ever wanted to visit Cuba and the Caribbean – here is a concert that you will definitely want to experience. La Cubanita’s Orchestra will present an exciting evening of high energy Cuban, Salsa, and Tropical music, right here in the Sedona-Verde Valley area at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood on Friday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm.
Sedona AZ (February 23, 2012) – What do Oak Creek Flying Services, Air Sedona, Golden Pacific Airlines, and Scenic Air (an arm of Sky West) have in common? All were commuter airlines that flew passengers in and out of the Sedona Airport, and all went out of business. Why? Why can’t local residents drive to the top of Airport Mesa and hop on a regularly scheduled flight to Flagstaff, Phoenix, or Tucson?
Glenn Close garners Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in epic tale Sedona AZ (February 23, 2012) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona debut of the epic new drama “Albert Nobbs” on Tuesday, March 6 as part of the festival’s Tuesday Cinema Series. There will be two screenings of the film at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres. “Albert Nobbs” was nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Actress in a Leading Role for Glenn Close, Best Supporting Actress for Janet McTeer and Best Achievement in Makeup.…
Sedona AZ (February 23, 2012) – On Friday March 9th, 2012 Blues Guitar Slinger, Dana Hubbard, returns to Studio Live. The show starts at 7:30 pm with tickets $17.00 in advance and $20.00 on the day of the performance. Winner of the 2009 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival’s Acoustic Blues Competition and the Indie International Songwriting Contest for Folk/Acoustic, as well as the 2010 Ashland Blues Society’s Road to the IBC, Dana Hubbard’s been described as “a cross between Bruce Cockburn and Jorma Kaukonen”. He combines the socially conscious singer/songwriter with the master acoustic blues guitarist, awing people with guitar…
Sedona AZ (February 23, 2012) – Keep Sedona Beautiful presents their 33rd annual Native Plant Workshop in Sedona on Saturday, March 24. The workshop includes two keynote speakers, renowned speaker and author Brad Lancaster will present; “Planting the Rain: Principles, Practices, and Tips for Water-Harvesting Earthworks and Raingardens”. Jan Busco, Horticulturist at Grand Canyon National park will speak on “Getting the Best from Your Native Plants”. Attendees will be able to choose two topics from eight workshops offered. Topics will cover; composting, container gardening, managing invasive plants, insects for home & garden, native plant essential oils, highland cacti, fire ecology…
Sedona AZ (February 22, 2012) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents “A Conversation with Governor Hunt”, with Don Shields at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3. This is another in a series of events at the Museum in celebration of Arizona’s centennial year. Enjoy this special re-enactment of Arizona’s first governor, George W.P. Hunt from 1912. Don Shields bears a striking likeness to the first governor as well as a voice and mannerisms reminiscent of the man. Utilizing extensive research (including interviews with Hunt family members), Shields presents stories of those first few years, the struggle to statehood, and the…