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…
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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…
Arizona News – Arcosanti is pleased to announce the return of Laark Productions to its outdoor amphitheater for two nights of laughter and entertainment. Join them on Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21, as Prescott’s renowned theater company presents two performances of Shakespeare’s farcical play “The Comedy of Errors.” Experience the visionary magic of Arcosanti’s experimental architecture while being regaled with tales of mixed-up twins, bumbling pirates, an angry nun and lots of rum. Each memorable evening under the stars kicks off an hour before curtain call with an optional Caribbean feast-themed dinner in the Café at Arcosanti. The…
Sedona News – On Thursday September 19 the Friends of the Forest (FOF) is hosting a new member welcome event at the Red Rock Ranger Station in Sedona. FOF looks forward to seeing not only new members, but also anyone interested in learning about and hopefully joining our organization. At this event, you’ll learn about Friends of the Forest and the activities you can volunteer for. You’ll hear from District Ranger Alex Schlueter about the value FOF brings to the Forest Service, watch a short video about FOF’s first 25 years of service and learn about the benefits of membership.…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is taking its show on the road on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at The Wilde Resort and Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” — an outdoor under-the-stars movie experience with “Movies on the Move”. Elton John’s “Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden” will be screened in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k5JV8Ukd8Y Elton John’s record-breaking 60th sell-out performance at Madison Square Garden on his 60th birthday was recorded live on March 25, 2007. This awe-inspiring moment was captured in breath-taking high definition complete with 5.1 surround sound and…
… my friend Greg showed me a selfie he took a few weeks ago and it was like wow! He likes to do mountain biking in his spare time and the timing could not have been better … massive bolts of lighting flashed behind him and check out the rain cell that is dumping its load of water … rocks and trees reflected in his glasses. When Greg is not out mountain biking you can find him in his restaurant chatting with patrons or trying something new for the menu. Stop in and say hi to him … the food…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Red Rocks Magic” — an extraordinary audience-driven magical experience — on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The 75-minute journey promises an afternoon of “mind-to-mind” magic and apparent ESP that will leave guests energized, inspired and amazed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RePOumrXTs Psychological illusionist and Master Mentalist Brett Barry presents his mind-boggling Sedona themed show exploring the powers of the mind and unseen connections we have to one another. Red Rocks Magic is a “sleights of mind” tour-de-force, with extensive audience interactions. Surrounded by the incredible…
Verde Valley News – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Northern Arizona Healthcare in Sedona and Cottonwood will be offering its annual $85 screening mammograms, including 3D digital screening and reading fee, throughout the month of October. Our goal is to make screening mammograms more attainable for all, regardless of insurance coverage,” said NAH Oncology Service Line Administrator Amy Stapleton. Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare recommend women 40 and older have annual screening mammograms and continue to do so at the advice of their physician. Early detection is the most effective and efficient tool to identify treatment options…
After a brief summer break, Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its next Preserving the Wonder Speaker Series event on Wednesday, September 18 at 5:00 pm. This month’s speaker is Barry Mallis. His topic will be “Sinaguan Echoes in the Verde Valley.” As always, this presentation will be free and open to the public, and will be held at the KSB EcoHub, 360 Brewer Road in Sedona. Please visit the KSB website, www.keepsedonabeautiful.org for details. Barry will share facts and artifacts to illuminate the presence, over the course of several hundred years, of pre-contact indigenous people in the Verde Valley. Barry…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is taking its show on the road with its new “Movies on the Move” mobile movie truck and outdoor film experience … to The Village! The next event of the summer will be Tuesday, Sept. 17 at The Collective in the Village of Oak Creek, featuring the award-winning film “Walk the Line”. Showtime will be at dusk (approximately 7:45 p.m.). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-oNSs_XMxI Bring your lawn chairs and your family and friends and enjoy “Cinema Under the Stars” on the festival’s giant outdoor screen with state-of-the-art projection and sound! The festival’s mobile concession stand…
Sedona News – To introduce our new 2024-25 season, The Sedona Women (TSW) are pleased to announce a presentation and discussion of significant and timely importance, Situational Awareness and Mindful Safety, on Thursday, September 12, at the Sedona Public Library, where TSW programs are scheduled monthly every second Thursday from September through May from 9:30 a.m. – noon. Larry Betz is a seasoned expert in personal safety, situational awareness, and self-defense. With years of experience in the field, Larry brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to help individuals stay safe and prepared in various situations. He is passionate about…
By Mark TenBroek Sedona, Az — Introduction You may have noticed that there has been a string of new hotel proposals for Sedona. First there was the Oak Creek Heritage Lodge from the Olson Group with its proposed 70-room wedding venue development next to the Schnebly roundabout, an area known for traffic congestion. This development was evaluated and recommended for approval by the Sedona Planning Group, and was subsequently unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This decision was appealed by two groups, two Bear Wallow residents and Sedona Residents Unite, to the Sedona City Council, where they listened…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory It’s an interesting balancing act, a high wire extravaganza, being in the world, but not of it. If that was accurate, one little slip and you’d be flying through thin air. Thankfully, that isn’t quite right since the words, ‘not of it’, give a sense of the world being somehow less than whatever the ‘not of it’ is, of being able to separate the two. I’m going to attempt the impossible — like flying through the air and catching the tiniest ledge with my fingertips — but as Alice said, “Why sometimes I’ve believed as many…
Verde Valley News – Camp Verde Community Library is pleased to announce the launch of its new financial literacy series, featuring monthly workshops led by David Reardon from the Association of Financial Educators. These workshops will be held at the library on the 3rd Wednesday and Friday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, covering a broad spectrum of financial topics. First Workshop: Financial Balance The inaugural workshop, titled “Financial Balance,” will take place on Wednesday, September 18th, at 11:00 AM. This session is designed for individuals seeking to gain control over their financial organization and management. Do…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal The JCSVV offers services and classes which are life-affirming and soul enriching. All are listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. People who cannot attend or who live far away can access the service through zoom. High Holy Days are coming! Consider reserving your place to bring in the Jewish New Year with community. See the website for schedule. This is the month of Elul when we prepare for the High Holy Days by offering forgiveness and looking into our actions toward others. It is a time…