High Fire Danger Means Use Caution Flagstaff, AZ (June 4, 2011) – The Coconino National Forest will implement fire restrictions, beginning 8 a.m. tomorrow (June 4), due to increasing fire danger. The restrictions prohibit fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves outside of developed campgrounds and limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles or buildings or in developed campgrounds. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters meeting safety specifications will continue to be allowed. Violations of restrictions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Fireworks are always prohibited…
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Airport Manager Mac McCall Gives the Back Story on the Incident Sedona, AZ (June 2, 2011) – An aviation accident occurred at Sedona Airport on May 27, 2011, at approximately 3:00 p.m. when a landing private jet over ran the runway, crashed through a fence, slid down the hillside and came to rest approximately 300 below the end of the runway. The passengers and pilot suffered minor injuries, while the aircraft was severely damaged. No one at the airport was injured and there was no fire. The plane sat in the brush below the end of the runway for 6…
Sunset Wine Tasting and appetizers Sedona, AZ (June 3, 2011) – Please Join us for a festive Wine Tasting at the Aerie Friday, June 10th for a Sunset Wine Tasting and appetizers. Event begins at 6:00 p.m. You are invited to experience the wonder of The Aerie, located minutes beyond Sedona’s world-class Enchantment Resort. The Aerie is the last significant collection of land in Sedona, now the most desirable community in which to create a residence in harmony with the natural splendor of this unique landscape. A limited number of two- to four-acre homesites are now available, ranging from the…
Check Red Rock Pass Area Proposals Online Sedona, AZ (June 2, 2011) – The Forest Service would like to receive comment on two area proposals that would change which sites require the Red Rock Pass. Proposal A is a combination of smaller areas with multiple sites, and single sites along the main travel corridors near Sedona. Proposal B consists only of single sites along the same corridors. Details of both proposals, along with maps and comment forms are available on the Red Rock Area website at www.redrockcountry.org. The proposals will also be on display at the Red Rock Visitor Center…
Mary Cravets Featured Speaker Sedona, AZ (June 2, 2011) – The Sedona – Verde Valley chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBOSVV) meeting on Thursday, June 9 th at 11:15am at Poco Diablo in Sedona will be devoted entirely to business networking. Sedona-Verde Valley NAWBO member, Mary Cravets, will be the guest speaker this month. Mary, a Business Mentor, has studied and taught effective networking for close to a decade. Mary will cover how to prepare before a networking event, tips for meeting more people at networking functions, and the all important aspect of follow up. As an…
Sedona’s Independent Film School Shines Bright By Julie Lehr Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) – The Zaki Gordon Institute, (ZGI) held the 11th annual Short Film Festival screening Memorial Day weekend. The production at the Zaki Gordon Institute is produced each year followed by award ceremonies. Upwards of 30 films were screened at both ZGI theaters.
“Mysteries of the Muggy Own” at Museum June 11 Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of “Mysteries of the Mogollon (or Muggy Own)” at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Sedona Heritage Museum. This date is a change from usual performance date. “A man may work from sun to sun, and woman’s work is never done, and there’s no rest for the wicked ’til the grave. But if you die in Arizona – just in case nobody warned ya – those just might not be the rules by…
American Cancer Society Gala Event at Sedona Rouge Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) – The American Cancer Society Present a Gala Event at Sedona Rouge Resort on July 9, 2011. Music will be by Eric Miller and there will be a live auction.
New Orleans Style Jazz and Blues with the Andy Frasco Band at Marketplace Cafe Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) – Andy Frasco, a twenty-two blues/jazz musician hailing from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California, is nothing short of an enigma. Influenced by Damien Rice, Sam Cooke, Van Morrison and Tom Waits, Frasco’s style is as uninhibited as those artists who inspire him. Within the past two years alone, Frasco has trekked over 90,000 miles, performed over 500 shows, and spanned the country at least six times. Frasco’s journey, however, is just beginning. This revolutionary is on a mission to…
Sedona Library Hosts Promotional Workshop Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) – Marilyn Meredith of Springville, California and Willma Gore of Village of Oak Creek, Arizona will appear in the Community Room at the Sedona Public Library on Tuesday afternoon, June 7, 3:30 p.m. for a joint presentation about writing for publication and promoting your writing (or anything else you’d like to sell) via the Internet. The two women–friends and fellow writer workshop members for more than 30 years—will share the afternoon program. Novelist, Marilyn’s emphasis will be the many ways to make your books known and available through Blogs and…
Pre-Application Meeting June 9 at Sedona City Hall Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) – Application forms for City of Sedona grants in the areas of community building, arts & culture, and economic stimulation funding categories are now available. $120,000 is available for the upcoming fiscal year. The City encourages and may fund activities, programs, or events developed by 501(c) organizations that serve a public purpose, provide a fair return value to the City and are consistent with the City’s funding priorities. An optional pre-application meeting will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Vultee Conference room…
Sedona Honored for Commitment to Professional Internship Program Sedona, AZ (May 26, 2011 – Recently the City of Sedona received the 2011 Community Partner Award from the Politics and International Affairs Department of Northern Arizona State University (NAU). The award, sponsored by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, honored the City in recognition for their commitment to the college, effort in developing a professional internship program and providing real life work experience for student interns. The breakfast event was held in the1899 Ballroom at the NAU campus on May 6, 2011. The Community Partner award is presented each year…
Graffiti as Art at e-Go Gallery Clarkdale, AZ (May 26, 2011) – Made in Clarkdale’s e-GO Gallery welcomed artists Thursday evening, May 19, to the gala opening of their newest show, Tag Art = Graffiti. The show opened with bare walls wrapped in paper and easels and drawing supplies scattered throughout the gallery. As the evening wore on the walls began to fill with the graffiti works of the artists in attendance.
Film Festival Presents Film and Concert at Tequa Marketplace Sedona, AZ (May 26, 2011) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Cinema Under the Stars” at Tequa featuring the exclusive Northern Arizona premiere of the new indie comedy “Ceremony” on Tuesday, May 31. There will be one screening of the film outdoors at the Tequa Marketplace courtyard in the Village of Oak Creek. A live concert performance by Chris Spheeris and Suzie Schomaker will kick off the evening at 7 p.m. Come early, bring lawn chairs and blankets … and enjoy the sounds of these renowned performers!…
Sedona, AZ (May 26, 2011) The Sedona International Film Festival announces Packin’ on the Patio Benefit june 3, 2011 at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village.