Sedona AZ (February 14, 2012) – The City of Sedona is pleased to announce that Karen Daines has been selected as the new Assistant City Manager. Ms. Daines, currently the Business Director for the Sedona Fire District, was chosen as the top candidate from four finalists interviewed last week. A total of eighty-two applications were received for the position.
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Flagstaff AZ (February 13, 2012) – Fire managers are planning to conduct prescribed pile burns on the Oak Creek Canyon and Eastside project tomorrow February 14, pending favorable conditions. Oak Creek Canyon Project – Approximately 37 acres of piles located north of Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon. Piles mostly consist of light brush that will burn quickly, leaving little residual smoke. During the day, smoke will rise up and out of Oak Creek Canyon. Some smoke may drift down canyon and noticeable in the Forest Houses area overnight.
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2012) – When painter Sue Krzyston browses antique shops and trading posts in Arizona and New Mexico, she’s not just looking for a new treasure for her home. She’s seeking out the subject matter for her next still life painting. Come meet Sue and see her latest oil paintings at Rowe Fine Art Gallery on March 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. during the gallery’s latest exhibition, “Bringing New Dimension to Still Life.” The evening is part of the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday Gallery Tour. Sue, who has lived in Phoenix for 41 years and…
Cottonwood AZ (February 13, 2012) – Beginning in March, Park Rangers at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood will offer guided ranger-led hikes on Sundays and mountain bike ride/clinics on Saturdays. The hikes will be charged as part of the $7 park car entrance fee, however the mountain bike clinic/rides require an additional program fee of $5.00 per person.
Nix to Dark Sky Designation By Bob Parks, Executive Director, International Dark-Sky Association Sedona, AZ – February 14, 2012 The International Dark-Sky Association has been asked to clarify its position regarding the impact that the proposed 89a highway lighting project would have in regard to the International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) certification process. In reviewing the history of the project, we are struck with the general lack of concern by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for providing a solution that will address the traffic safety concerns in an environmentally responsible manner.
Sedona AZ (February 11, 2012) – James and The Rhythm Keepers will be presenting A Musical Journey from New Orleans to Chicago: How Music Evolved thru Black American History on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Sedona’s Studio Live. The show starts at 7:30 pm with tickets $15.00 in advance and $17.00 on the day of the performance. This event encompasses James’ personal experience growing up as an African American descendent of slaves in Memphis, Tennessee during the Civil Rights Movement. James recalls his family attending Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech in Memphis days after his address in Birmingham, Alabama. Although…
Sedona AZ (February 11, 2012) – Could laughter be the ultimate aphrodisiac? Find out this Valentine’s Day at Studio Live! Zenprov Comedy presents the ultimate love fest of spontaneous funny in “A Comedy of Eros.” Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door.
Sedona AZ (February 10, 2012) – Continuing to celebrate its fortieth year, Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc.’s, 33rd Annual Native Plant Workshop will be better than ever. Featuring two keynote speakers, Brad Lancaster and Jan Busco, it will take place on Saturday, March 24th at West Sedona School, 570 Posse Grounds Road, from 8:30am – 3:00pm. Teacher, consultant and designer of sustainable environmental systems, Brad Lancaster, will be the opening keynote speaker whose topic is “Planting the Rain: Principles, Practices and Tips for Water Harvesting Earthworks and Raingardens”, after which participants may attend the first of two workshops preselected from a…
Sedona AZ (February 10, 2012) – Last call for entries in the 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival, an Arizona Centennial Celebration! Entry forms are due by February 21st and space is limited, so entries will be filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Entry forms for the Parade were sent out to all previous participants, and we would love to see new faces! So, if you need an entry form, you can print it from Sedona Main Street Program’s website (www.sedonamainstreet.com) or pick up a copy at theUptownChamberVisitorCenter in Sedona. The business application fee is $100 per entry and $25 per non-profit…
Justice Department Has 60 Days to Accept, Reject or Request More Information Phoenix AZ (February 10, 2012) – The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission has sent its congressional-district map for Justice Department review. Because Arizona is subject to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act, the commission is seeking “preclearance” from Washington for the map to be used in this fall’s elections. The Justice Department has 60 calendar days to respond, starting the first full day after it receives a submission. The response could be approval, rejection or a request for additional information.
Sedona AZ (February 10, 2012) – The spring 2012 Sedona Poetry Slam season at Studio Live is expected to be more moving, more energetic and more intense because this year, poets will be competing for a slot in Sedona’s first National Poetry Slam Team. After four years of collaborating with the Flagstaff and Phoenix metro area poetry slam scenes, the Sedona scene has developed the reputation and strength to muster its own team to send to the 2012 National Poetry Slam in Charlotte, N.C., in August. The eventual four-poet team will share the stage with 300 of the top poets…
Sedona AZ (February 9, 2012) – Application forms for City of Sedona grants in the areas of community building, arts & culture, and economic stimulation funding categories are now available. Based on last year’s funding level, it is expected that $120,000 will be available for the upcoming fiscal year. Applications are due on Monday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. with awards made in July by the City Council.
Cottonwood AZ (February 9, 2012) – Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer, will perform a special Centennial Concert at Old Town Center for the Arts on Friday, February 17th at 7:30 PM. This concert will be the third in a series of ‘Centennial Events’ hosted by OTCA, and is sponsored by the historic Cottonwood Hotel. After almost 46 years as Arizona’s Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis still hangs his professional hat on the title that first came to him in February 1966, as an appointment by Governor Sam Goddard that has now been endorsed by eleven consecutive Arizona governors.
Camp Verde AZ (February 9, 2012) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office routinely “employs” inmates housed at the Camp Verde Detention Center for duties in and outside the Detention Center. Recently a crew of inmates was assigned to litter and trash pick-up along a one mile stretch of Highway 260 in Camp Verde. This section of highway has been adopted by the Sheriff’s Office as part of ADOT’s “Adopt a Highway” program. On this particular day, inmates picked up 26 bags of litter from both sides of the highway.
Sedona AZ (February 9, 2012) – Sedona’s Studio Live hosts a poetry slam Saturday, Feb. 18, starting at 7:30 p.m. featuring longtime Phoenix poet Aaron Johnson and hosted by Sedona poet Christopher Fox Graham. All poets are welcome to compete for the $100 grand prize. The prize is funded in part by a donation from Verde Valley poetry supporter Jeanne Freeland. The slam will the third of the 2011-12 season, which has been more moving, more energetic and more intense because this year as poets compete for a slot in Sedona’s first National Poetry Slam Team.