Sedona News – The Northern Arizona Blues Alliance (NAZBA) is proud to partner with the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presenting the “Ladies Sing the Blues”, on Sept. 20, starting 7 p.m., featuring three outstanding Blues singers, all with very accomplished Blues backgrounds. Opening the show is soulful songstress, singer-songwriter, and soloist, Jacqui Foreman. She favors the classics and covers many well-known artists like Bonnie Raitt, Nina Simone, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Tracy Chapman, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Leon Bridges and Amy Winehouse, all with a taste of Blues interpretation. Her original songs are as eclectic in style as her choices in cover…
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By Steve Segner We are thrilled to announce that Hotel El Portal Sedona has been honored with the prestigious Michelin Key award, making it one of the select few key holders in Sedona. This honor reflects our dedication to exceptional hospitality and memorable guest experiences This accolade is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional hospitality and a memorable experience for our guests. Guest Score & Reviews: Hotel El Portal Sedona has achieved an impressive score of 19.8 out of 20 from six verified stays. This score reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality and service,…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of “Tokyo Cowboy” showing Sept. 20-26 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_l11juia6E “Tokyo Cowboy” was one of the top award-winning films at the recent Sedona International Film Festival, garnering the Directors’ Choice for Best Feature Film — Drama and high ratings from festival attendees. A Japanese businessman goes on an unwitting journey of self-discovery when he takes a company trip from Tokyo to a Montana cattle ranch in “Tokyo Cowboy”. Brash businessman Hideki arrives in Montana having convinced his Tokyo bosses he…
Verde Valley News – Dogs and cats play indelible roles in the lifestyle and spirit of the Verde Valley community, and Yavapai College has an ongoing commitment to their welfare. On Wednesday, Yavapai College’s Verde Campus Dean Dr. Irina Del Genio proudly presented the Verde Valley Humane Society with $2,000 raised from their August 8 Wine & Wags event. The proceeds were generated by Yavapai College’s first annual Wine & Wags fundraiser, and perhaps the only wine-tasting event pairing fine vintages with adorable animals. Wine & Wags invites humans and canines to the Mabery Pavilion, where bi-peds can enjoy a…
Arizona News – What should the Arizona Legislature do to improve groundwater management in rural Arizona? Should legislators take action to protect the Verde River, the only surviving living river in Arizona? Candidates for Legislative District 1 (LD1) will be discussing these water-related questions and more during a virtual forum conducted by the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG). Forum participants will be candidates for the State Senate, Mark Finchem (R) and Mike Fogel (D), and candidates for the State House, Selina Bliss (R- incumbent), Jay Ruby (D), and Marcia Smith (D). Incumbent Quang Nguyễn (R) is unable to participate due…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona Sustainability Department and event partners APS, Unisource Gas and the Arizona Department of Economic Security will host a free home energy and efficiency workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at the Sedona Public Library, located at 3250 White Bear Rd. The workshop will focus on how to conserve energy and lower utility costs, in addition to partner agencies sharing information on their home energy assistance programs for those who qualify. The Sustainability Department will also present on the Home Energy Retrofit program. This program, in partnership with Cozy Home, LLC, is currently accepting…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!” on stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be two performances on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22. https://vimeo.com/100246554 “Jay Johnson: The Two and Only!” is an outrageous live performance featuring the original cast of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning show. This is the true story of an artist finding his voice then throwing it. It is the journey of ventriloquism from the occult secret of seances and witchcraft, to radio/television and Broadway. Jay Johnson (artist/ventriloquist/actor) known most for his role…
By Dr. William D. Noonan In rebuttal to a recent letter entitled “Truth or Lies,” let me start where Steve Segner left off — Don’t be misled by scare tactics. The core lie of Mr. Segner’s argument about the Cultural Park is that the “The city’s intention in purchasing this land was clear: to address the critical need for rental housing in our community.” It is absolutely false to suggest that residents knew what the City Council’s intention was at the time. On November 22, 2022, the City of Sedona acquired over 41 acres in the Cultural Park for $20M…
Dear Editor: I am writing to strongly advocate for Yavapai County Proposition 479, an essential measure designed to address our county’s growing needs without raising taxes. This proposition focuses on maintaining critical services rather than funding new projects and seeks to update the state’s outdated spending cap to reflect our current realities, including population growth, technological advancements, and high inflation. Over the past 40 years, Yavapai County has experienced significant growth. The spending cap established decades ago, by the state of AZ, is no longer sufficient for our thriving community. It’s time for us to take control of our financial…
… there is the little world that my friends and I visit when we head up to Lake Mary as the SE end of lake is filled with Water Smart Weed and supports all manner of minute life forms. In the shot above a honey bee is busy collecting pollen from the blooms to bring back to the hive … looks like he is doing very well! In the shot below a damsel fly is taking a short break on a floating piece of the Water Smart Weed …. algae covers the surface of the water. Besides size, damsel flies differ from…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “A Mistake” showing Sept. 20-26 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR0d5-Zehi0 A gripping cinematic adaptation of the best-selling novel, “A Mistake” delves into the perilous aftermath of surgeon Elizabeth Taylor’s (Elizabeth Banks) split-second medical decision, unfolding a thrilling exploration of the fatal ripple effects triggered by a single human error. Elizabeth is a gifted surgeon–the only female consultant at her hospital. But while operating on a young woman, something goes horribly wrong. In the midst of a new scheme to publicly report…
Arizona News – Arcosanti is pleased to welcome Arizona bands Galactic Harmony and Rivers Run Wild to its outdoor amphitheather. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 2 for a night of magic, mystery and music as each band performs a full set of original tunes set against the beautiful backdrop of Arcosanti’s iconic architecture. Doors open at 6 p.m. Performances begins at 7 p.m. with a showcase of intentional sonic medicine music by Sedona’s Rivers Run Wild. Phoenix-based folkadelic medicine jam band Galactic Harmony follows at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Enhance your concert experience by arriving early for…
By Tommy Acosta It’s pretty much obvious to any astute political observer that the Harris/Trump debate was a draw. Both delivered their lines with certainty, and both scored points, but at the end of the day, it’s not going to move Independents from one position to another. But the most poignant point that might have moved the needle a bit away from Trump was when he claimed the illegal migrants allowed into the country by Biden and Harris were eating household pets. Dogs and cats to be specific. So, they are killing and raping women and children and taking over…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Sugarcane” showing Sept. 20-26 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CisI_WFPDOk A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life, “Sugarcane” — the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie — is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. After years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation…
Sedona News – Join the Sedona Camera Club for a presentation by professional photographer Kristy Velesko. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Road, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30. Owner and operator of Kristy Velesko Photography in Peoria, AZ, Kristy started her business in 2013 and specializes in creative fine art. Kristy will discuss using AI techniques, her perspective on how tools in Photoshop and beyond have helped her increase her workflow and creativity, all while navigating the challenges and controversies of AI. She will show how to maximize the…