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! The next event of the summer will be Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Hillside Sedona, featuring the blockbuster big screen musical sensation “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”. Showtime will be at dusk (approximately 7:45-8:00 p.m.). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcSMdhfKga4 Bring your lawn chairs and your family and friends and enjoy “Starry Night 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 will have…
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Verde Vallley News – MATFORCE, a leading coalition dedicated to empowering communities across Arizona to prevent and reduce substance use, is pleased to announce the election of five new members to its Board of Directors. According to Board Chair Sheila Polk, “These individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission.” New Board Members: Doug Dolan: Doug is the Chief Operating Officer for Recovery in the Pines, located in Prescott, which offers long-term services for men and women who struggle with substance abuse, addictive behaviors, and other mental health issues.…
Sedona News – The Sedona Sister Cities Association is excited to host the 2024 Arizona Sister Cities State Conference themed “Finding Common Ground: At the Heart of Creating, Revitalizing, and Growing Sister Cities.” This event will take place on November 15th and 16th at Yavapai Community College in Sedona, attracting participants from Sedona’s Friendship Cities and across the US. The conference will be the first time Arizona Sister Cities hold its convention in Sedona. We anticipate representatives of Sedona’s Friendship City, Canmore, Canada, as well as city officials from Jaslo, Poland, to attend. We want to impress all our guests,…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theatres around the world to present the global 2024 encore of “Lawrence of Arabia” showing Aug. 11 and 12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. In celebration of Columbia Pictures 100th anniversary, “Lawrence of Arabia” — Columbia’s most celebrated title — returns to the big screen in theaters nationwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR1yTI8zFJk Winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture of 1962, “Lawrence of Arabia” stands as one of the most timeless and essential motion picture masterpieces. The greatest achievement of its legendary, Oscar-winning director, David Lean, the film stars…
Sedona News – The city’s Arts and Culture Program will celebrate two incredible artists and two organizations at the upcoming seventh Mayor’s Arts Awards event on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, located at 2030 State Route 89A in Sedona. The awardees and their categories are: Individual – Winnie Meunch Business/Organization – Sedona Visual Artists Coalition Education – Chamber Music Sedona Lifetime Achievement – Susan Kliewer The Mayor’s Arts Awards, a signature event organized by the city’s Arts and Culture Program, recognizes four categories for exceptional contributions in the development and success…
… what a a day we had cruising the country/forest service roads up on the plateau today … we spent time around Marshall Lake (really more of a wetlands) and Ashurst Lake and the roads around them. It was surprising how much life we found! at the first open water we found at Marshall Lake a woman was walking her Grand Pyrenees dog and he decided to go for a swim and get a drink … really a sweet not so little guy and it was fun watching him frolic in the water. The wildlife in the area weren’t upset…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the summer encore of the Met Opera’s “Turandot” (from the 2015-16 season) on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 12 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mJHWnjmHmM Nina Stemme — one of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos — plays the title role of the proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand in “Turandot”. Tenor Marco Berti is Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun dorma” and wins her love. Franco Zeffirelli’s golden production is conducted by Paolo Carignani. Additional principle cast members include…
Verde Valley News – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization that focuses on stopping youth drug use before it starts, is excited to announce some major programming changes within the organization. Executive Director Merilee Fowler shared, “This past fiscal year has been a busy one for MATFORCE! It is amazing what can be accomplished through the work of committed volunteers, partner organizations and dedicated employees. MATFORCE continues to implement programs in Yavapai County to prevent and reduce drug use and is expanding programming statewide through the Substance Awareness Coalition Leaders of Arizona, SACLAz.org. The TalkNowAZ.com and LearnMoreAZ.org education and awareness campaigns…
Arizona News – Hope Women’s Center (Hope) is thrilled to announce it’s expanding its services throughout Northern Arizona by establishing easily accessible locations and remote services to reach women wherever they are and provide the support they need. This expansion, called Hope on the Road (HOTR), is an innovative approach to identify future Hope Women’s Center locations across Arizona in response to prevailing needs. HOTR’s comprehensive mobile model emphasizes Hope’s Exclusive Every Mother’s Advocate (ĒMA program), which is highly sought after, and collaborates with leading non-profit organizations to facilitate Hope programs. Hope Services Offered Hope Women’s Center plays a pivotal…
Sedona News – Mike Funk, founder of Firecreek Coffee Company with three locations throughout Northern Arizona and two in the Phoenix area, has spent nearly 30 years in the coffee industry. Now, the coffee connoisseur is moving into the artisan bread industry with the announcement of his latest venture — Big Park Bakery. Opening in June in the Village of Oak Creek at 6446 State Route179, Big Park Bakery will offer fresh baked breads, including naturally leavened sourdough as well as an array of scratch made pastries and savory items, too. “Big Park Bakery will be a traditional European bread bakery in…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival and Jester Comedy are proud to present Stand-Up Comedy Night live onstage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Friday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. The show will feature headliner Eric O’Shea with Brian Kohatsu opening the evening and hosted by JC Anderson. ERIC O’SHEA Eric O’Shea has been nationally voted one of the best stand-up clean comedians in the market today. With over 25 million viral hits on both YouTube and Drybar Comedy, Eric’s clean, one-of-a-kind show has just earned him the prestigious “National Campus Legend Award” in the college market. Some of Eric’s credits…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “The Dresser” showing Aug. 10-15 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Dresser” features an award-winning cast, including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Ian McKellen and Emily Watson with Sarah Lancashire, Edward Fox and Vanessa Kirby. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMxByFQ-xXU Adapted and directed by Richard Eyre, “The Dresser” gives the audience a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of traveling stage actors. The film — based on a stage play — focuses on a regional Shakespeare theater troupe traveling the outskirts of England trying to keep the Bard’s work and their craft alive,…
… can’t help but anticipate and look forward to the coolness that will be coming to the area in just a couple of months … heat has never been something I enjoy unless basking in airconditioned comfort … but it is Arizona and, in the summer, we do get heat. The population of Phoenix in 1950 was only 106,818 and the 99th most populace city in the USA … today the population is more than 1,640,000 and the 5th most populace city in the USA and the most populace state capital in the USA … the early 1950’s was when…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Trust in Love” showing Aug. 9-15 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “Trust in Love” is the winner of more than 30 awards in film festivals around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2KTM3MdpUE Record producer Mickey Ferrera, struggling with career, marriage, and his relationship with his family, slowly learns to recover them all. Mickey Ferrara (Jimi Petulla) teeters at life’s crossroads: his record producing career is going down the tubes, his estranged wife wants a divorce, his son is struggling with his sexuality, and the only one…
Sedona News – The city welcomes applications for the 2024 Citizens Academy, where participants will not only receive a holistic understanding of how local government functions but also learn about how the city is tackling community topics like workforce housing, transit, traffic and more. With presentations from City Council and each of the city departments, the academy is a free, nine-session program held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 16, 2024 to Nov. 11, 2024 in the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, located at 102 Roadrunner Dr. In addition to the nine sessions, there will also be…