With Special Reception for Artist Ramona Stites at 6:00 pm Cottonwood AZ (October 21, 2011) – Award winning flutist Sherry Finzer brings her group ‘Radiant Sky’ to Old Town Center for the Arts for a special concert on Saturday, October 29th at 7:30 pm. Known for her wide breadth of musical styles, including new age, Latin, flamenco, classical and jazz, Sherry travels nationally and internationally as a Pearl Flutes Performing Artist and recording artist for Heart Dance Records. The evening will begin with a special reception for artist Ramona Stites beginning at 6:00 pm. Ramona’s contemporary Southwest landscape oil paintings…
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Flagstaff, AZ (October 19, 2011) – Due to lack of sufficient winds, fire managers postponed the Fort Valley prescribed burn planned for today. Two prescribed fire projects are planned for Thursday, October 20. Hart Prairie Project – up to 490 acres located east of Hwy 180, west of AZ Snowbowl on Forest Road 151. Smoke will disperse over Hart Prairie and north of the San Francisco Peaks. Southwest winds are predicted to continue through the night, which will help keep smoke from settling the communities. If winds become light, residual smoke will settle into Fort Valley and drift into Rio de…
Sedona AZ (October 19, 2011) – On October 11, 2011, the Sedona City Council approved the Interim Development Impact Fee Schedule with an effective date of January 1, 2012. The change in fees is required based on a series of significant changes made by the State Legislature. These changes impact the parameters surrounding requirements for collection and use of Development Impact Fees.
UPDATE (October 19, 2011) – Due to lack of sufficient winds, fire managers have postponed the Fort Valley prescribed burn planned for today. Crews were anticipating winds that would help keep smoke out of Flagstaff. No prescribed burning is occurring on the Flagstaff Ranger District today. Fire managers are tentatively planning to burn up to 490 acres in Hart Prairie (off Forest Road 794), pending favorable conditions and approval from the Department of Environmental Quality. Additional information to come this afternoon. Flagstaff, AZ (October 18, 2011) – Crews completed ignition of 175 acres on the Woody Ridge Project today. Easterly winds…
Dedicated Her life and Her Resources to Protecting and Enhancing Sedona By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ (October 18, 2011) – Sedona is home for many people who give selflessly and are driven by a sense of community responsibility so profound that they go way beyond the call of duty and give everything they have towards making the world a better place. One such individual is Sedona’s own Rita Livingston, who dedicated her life and her resources to protecting and enhancing Sedona and maintaining the quality of life we all enjoy.
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2011) – A sixth Community Plan workshop will be held on the topic of Housing on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church located at 100 Arroyo Pinon Drive. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in this important long-range planning project.
Sedona, AZ (October 18, 2011) – Once again, the Coconino National Forest, Red Rock District welcomes the community and visitors alike, to come enjoy our “Solar Viewing & Star Gazing” presentation this coming Saturday, October 22. This interpretive event is presented by the Astronomers of Verde Valley and is free to the public. The “Solar Gazing” portion of the event is from 2 PM to 4:30 PM, and the “Star Gazing” presentation begins at 5:30 PM.
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2011) – As part of the ongoing Sedona Public Library in the Village Rotating Artist Series, the Red Rock Quilters and the Northern Arizona Stitchers of the Embroiderers Guild of America will be displaying their artwork at the village location in Tequa Plaza beginning on Tuesday, October 25. Some of their holiday-inspired arts and crafts will be available for purchase through December 17. An artists’ reception will be held at the library on Wednesday, November 2 from 4 to 6pm. Quilters in attendance will be happy to share their techniques and inspiration for each piece with…
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2011) – Sometimes it’s hard to know true love when you see it. But you will love this play right off the bat! Embraceable Me is a touching romantic comedy with earnestness, wit and charm that are sure to win over even the most hardened theatre-goers heart. Embraceable Me, the comic and passionate play by Victor L. Cahn, runs October 13 through October 30 at Canyon Moon Theatre.
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2011) – Mary Cravets, founder of highly popular Speed Networking events, just announced the appointment of her Sedona Event Partner, Terra Farrar of Speak It – Package It – Sell It. “Terra was enthusiastic about being involved in this event right away,” says Cravets. “And she’s already doing a great job getting the word out to make the November 9th event a great success!”
Sedona, AZ (October 17, 2011) – Wildlife sculptor, gallery owner and Sedona resident Ken Rowe has been hard at work on his latest sculpture, and now he’s ready for the big reveal. On Nov. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. during the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday Gallery Tour, Ken will unveil the pre-cast bronze sculpture during “Sculpture in the Making.” Art collectors will have the opportunity to pre-purchase the artwork at a special price during the event. Come share a glass of wine with Ken and learn more about his inspiration and creative process.
Sedona AZ (October 17, 2011) – Reminder: The workshop on Parks and Recreation is tomorrow Tues., Oct. 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the Sedona Community Center located at 2615 Melody Lane off of Harmony Drive. The sixth in a series of seven workshops will be held on the topic of Housing on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church located at 100 Arroyo Pinon Drive.
Flagstaff, AZ (October 17, 2011) – Contractors will be performing routine maintenance on Elden Lookout Road, Forest Road 557. The road will be temporarily closed for public safety beginning Wednesday, October 19 until the work is complete – approximately one to two weeks. A barricade and “road closed” sign will be posted just above the Lower Oldham Trailhead parking area Wednesday morning.
UPDATE: October 18, 2011 – Smoke from today’s prescribed fire on the Woody Ridge project is moving west and southwest into Sycamore Canyon. Overnight smoke will likely drift through sycamore and settle into the western Sedona area. Sedona residents should expect noticeable smoke in the early morning. It should rise and disperse as the morning warms. Flagstaff, AZ (October 17, 2011) – Pending favorable conditions, fire specialists on the Flagstaff Ranger District plan to implement several prescribed fire projects this week. For Tuesday, October 18 Woody Ridge Project – 180 acres located east of the Flagstaff Arboretum and west of Hwy…