Sedona News – Over the weekend of October 12-13, 2024, the 33rd Annual Sedona Arts Festival will showcase a diverse lineup of more than 100 juried artists from across the country. Held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona, this renowned fine art festival will also feature live music, raffle prizes, food and a beer and wine garden – all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sedona’s red rocks. The festival will run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Critic” showing Sept. 13-19 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUiS7W2ol_A Academy Award Nominee Sir Ian McKellen stars as a powerful London theater critic who lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences. A suspenseful thriller co-starring Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, “The Critic” is a thrilling story of ambition, blackmail and desire with a dazzling anti-hero at its dark heart. A whodunit wrapped in a Faustian pact, which winds tighter and tighter. “Thrilling…
By Bambi Dudley Sedona News – Join us on Sunday, October 13 in Sedona, AZ for an enlightening presentation by renowned author and speaker Brad Olsen. Dive deep into the mysteries of Antarctica as he shares his latest discoveries from his travels to this frozen land. Have you ever pondered the existence of three massive UFO crafts hidden beneath the Antarctic ice? What about the enormous hole near the South Pole? Brad will present compelling evidence, discussing significant topics including: – The Battle of Highjump and its implications – Pyramids in the Shackleton and Ellsworth Range – Admiral Byrd’s enigmatic…
By Steve Segner Sedona, Az — Sedona residents will soon face an important decision regarding Proposition 483. Let’s clarify what this proposition entails. In 2022, the City of Sedona acquired over 40 acres in West Sedona, known as the “Culture Park” or the Western Gateway. This land is hilly, wooded, and mostly unimproved, with a decaying wooden structure that once served as an outdoor concert arena. The arena operated as a summer entertainment venue for about three years before going bankrupt and closing in 2003. The city’s intention in purchasing this land was clear: to address the critical need for…
… the peaches are about gone from the tree out back, but they are enjoyed by golfers, residents and the wildlife in the neighborhood … like this grey squirrel hanging from a pine tree eating his prize … and he looks relaxed and without a care in the world. The photo below is of S-P crater up on the San Francisco Volcanic Field … taken late on a January afternoon. You are looking approximately to the east … the snow is on the north side of the volcano. In the upper right of the image you can see a road cutting across…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theatres around the country to present the nationwide premiere of “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust” showing Sept. 13-18 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. In a time of profound political, civil, and spiritual turmoil, Reverend David Hill grapples with the crucial question: Does God still have a place in politics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6eU802jGts Compelled to enter a congressional race after the sudden death of a favored incumbent, David faces off against state senator Peter Kane, a formidable opponent determined to push religion out of the…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — Forget the border. Forget inflation. Forget the ongoing wars. Forget the migrants. Forget rising crime and violence. This election hinges upon abortion and women’s reproductive rights. One can try as they might to get around this, but it will be women motivated enough to make it the polls and vote, who will be the deciding factor. Bad news for Trump. He flops like a speared fish on a deck between supporting an extension of time for women to make a choice to not. He is pissing off women on both sides of the aisle…
By David Stephen An option to relieve gambling addiction is to make AI agents available to players, as their assistant, whenever they are on a gaming application. The role of the AI agent is a companion before, during, and after playing. The responsibility of this companion is to help prepare, suggest, and base players through the process. Problem gambling—like other addictions—can be described as a lock in the human mind. This means that pathways in the mind are directed towards certain destinations, leaving out others—like consequences, caution, letting go, alternatives, and so forth. The AI agent would be a channel…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is taking its show on the road on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at The Wilde Resort and Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” — an outdoor under-the-stars movie experience with “Movies on the Move”. “Prince: Sign ‘o’ the Times” will be screened in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDTQxeklO9w Music legend Prince and his band perform 13 numbers — most of them from his double album, “Sign ‘o’ the Times” — in front of a crowd at the Rotterdam Music Hall. This is high-energy stuff: neon signs flash above…
Verde Valley News – On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Paula Woolsey, CSW, President of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium and owner of Cellar Door Unhinged, was awarded as the Hall of Fame Winner for the 2024 Arizona Governor’s Tourism Award. According to information released by The Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism, the Tourism Hall of Fame Award is presented to an individual who has “earned a lifetime distinction through many years of active involvement in tourism and unique contributions to the betterment of the industry and the State of Arizona.” In addition to…
Verde Valley News – Camp Verde Community Library and Home for New Beginnings, a local non-profit dedicated to building homes for children in the Verde Valley, is excited to announce the return of their popular Farm to Table Cooking Class for children ages 5-17. The three-week, monthly program will begin on September 4th at 4:00 PM in the Terracotta Room of Camp Verde Community Library. This initiative aims to teach children the essential skills of gardening, harvesting, cooking, and potentially managing a kitchen. The classes will be held on the first three Wednesdays of each month. The first two sessions…
Arizona News – The votes have been tallied and the public has picked the winners of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Safety Message Contest! More than 3,200 votes were cast by the public on 10 finalists. The two winning traffic safety messages are: DRIVE WITH CARE LIFE HAS NO SPARE WATCH YOUR SPEED NOT YOUR SOCIAL FEED “It’s encouraging to see thousands of Arizonans take part in our Safety Message Contest year after year. It shows that they care about safe driving habits like not speeding, avoiding distractions and wearing seatbelts,” ADOT Director Jennifer Toth said. “We hope this contest…
Sedona, AZ — In the fast-paced world we navigate daily, finding moments of peace can seem almost impossible. However, the ancient practice of meditation offers tools not just for tranquility, but for transforming our lives by deepening spiritual awareness, enhancing emotional health, and improving overall well-being. This article explores how specific meditation techniques can connect the third eye and heart chakras to harness the energy of love, align with your higher self, and create a profound pathway to spiritual enlightenment. Connecting the Third Eye and Heart Chakras The third eye chakra, located in the forehead, is often associated with insight,…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory I tend to piss people off. It is not my intention, but it seems to be my reality. I think it is This I Am sorting the wheat from the chaff, ending relationships that do not serve me or the one who is angry before they get started. That’s much better than after the fact, or at least it seems that it would be. It’s easy to believe that, but I don’t really. I have no idea what’s actually going on here. Maybe I’m just hard to swallow. I have suppositions and stories, ideas that pass…
… this Bonaparte’s Gull is coming directly at me and came over the boat just a few feet above us; they are a very small gull and occasional visitor at Lake Pleasant during the periods of migration. It is amazing to view these small creatures in their habitat as they pass through … one of the few gulls that nest in trees and feed on both small fish and flying insects … check them out. Below is a shot of an Osprey as he heads in the direction of a fish that he spotted and is counting on for sustenance … check out those…