Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona debut of “The Lady with All the Answers” — a live theatrical production starring Katy Ryan — on Friday and Sunday, April 12 and 14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Lady With All the Answers” — by David Rambo — is drawn from the life and letters of Ann Landers with the cooperation of Margo Howard. “Dear Ann Landers” … For decades, renowned advice columnist Ann Landers answered countless letters from lovelorn teens, confused couples and a multitude of others in need of advice.…
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Arizona News – On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, AZDPS troopers seized approximately 28.85 pounds of fentanyl pills, 165 pounds of methamphetamine, two pounds of heroin, over one pound of cocaine, five firearms, four vehicles, and over $20,000 in three different incidents in less than six hours in the Phoenix metro area. Six individuals were arrested in these incidents and are facing both state and federal charges. Yesterday’s seizures demonstrate the AZDPS’ continued commitment to disrupt the flow of illicit substances into the State of Arizona and our nation. Over the past six months – between September 1, 2023, and March…
By Corey Rowley, Town Marshal, Town of Camp Verde To better inform our community regarding activity at the Marshals Office we are releasing the following information. Below is a statistical accounting comparing March 2023 vs. March 2024. Total calls for service are those calls resulting in Police activity. Traffic stops significantly increased, along with overall arrests. Speeding along SR 260 continues to be an issue. Slow down and please pay extra attention in the roundabouts. “Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.” If you have any information on criminal activity in your area and would like to report it, please…
Verde Valley News – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization with a focus on stopping youth drug use before it starts, continues the MATFORCE Messages virtual learning series with newly scheduled presentations. This virtual learning series covers a range of topics presented by subject matter experts with a focus on building healthier communities. Presentations are held virtually on Thursdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. April’s presentation, titled, “Youth, Marijuana and Violent Behavior – Is there a Connection?” is presented by Shelly Mowrey, AZ HIDTA Demand Reduction Coordinator and Detective Jason Felix, with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, April…
Verde Valley News – As a young man, Charles Blum was inspired by John F. Kennedy to pursue a career in international affairs. He won a fellowship for doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania, and entered the US Foreign Service in 1971, serving 17 years in the State Department and the Executive Office of the President. On Thursday, April 11, Charles Blum shares his experiences as part of “JFK’s Quest for Peace,” a FREE presentation from the Verde Valley OLLI Program, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., in room M-137 on Yavapai College’s Verde Campus in Clarkdale. John F. Kennedy won…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona Housing program will hold a bilingual Fair Housing Seminar, presented by the Arizona Fair Housing Center on Wednesday, April 17 at 5 p.m. in the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Dr. The seminar, which will be conducted in Spanish and English, will provide information regarding fair housing discrimination, landlord/tenant issues, and resources for assistance with these concerns. The program will run approximately two hours, will have ample time for questions and answers, and will highlight the issues surrounding housing discrimination and housing inequity for the purpose of educating and informing.…
Sedona News – The Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance (NAZCCA) celebrates the opening of STEP (Sedona Tools Empowering People) on April 17 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at the Sedona Public Library Commons. STEP is a community tool lending library located at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd. All are invited to learn more, meet STEP volunteers, and borrow tools for projects. Tool lending libraries function like regular libraries except instead of lending books, they lend tools for short-term projects. Operating as supportive frameworks for sharing, tool lending libraries emphasize how tools can be used to strengthen communities. STEP is based…
Sedona News – Chamber Music Sedona is proud to present the final concert of its 41st season with “An Evening of Saxophone and Piano” on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Performed by the versatile and charismatic saxophonist Steven Banks and brilliant pianist Xak Bjerken, the concert will feature a program that combines classical works with arrangements and original compositions. In celebration of the season finale, “An Evening of Saxophone and Piano” will be preceded by a spring salon featuring pianist Adam Golka on Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the intimate…
By David Stephen. — Sedona, AZ –There are some conditions of mind that may as well be described as problems of not having the mind—at certain aspects—moving. The thoughts that deter certain behaviors or actions, are often relays in the mind, to acquire consequences, in the moment or before. The thought of alternatives [or counter arguments] to a situation are often relays as well—from an initial destination. There are many fateful, spontaneous decisions that have resulted from some mental states because of the lack of further relays. The human mind shapes too many experiences with the world by relays. What…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present the world premiere of “Chicago & Friends in Concert” showing April 18-21 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Experience the electrifying performance of the 10-time Grammy-winning rock band, Chicago, at Ovation Hall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZe0wb1qcIg Joining them on stage are an impressive lineup of special guests, including Grammy-nominee R&B vocalist Robin Thicke, rock superstar Chris Daughtry, renowned guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, the harmonious a cappella quintet VoicePlay, pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph, Grammy-winning songstress Judith Hill, and the acclaimed Blues guitarist…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Remembering Gene Wilder” showing April 12-18 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in “The Producers”, to the enigmatic title role in the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like “Silver Streak”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNCtLXOJgdg It is illustrated by a bevy of touching and hilarious clips and…
Sedona, AZ — Want to be encouraged? Uplifted? Inspired? Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival, has secured a wonderful faith film for us, “Miracle at the Movies: Mike Locke + Greg Signorelli”, one day only showing, April 23, either at 4 PM or 7 PM (your choice), Mary D. Fisher Theater, Sedona. Click HERE to buy tickets
… there is simply no better way to start the day than to be on the back deck enjoying a cup of home roasted coffee and enjoying a view like this … the world is coming to life and the birds and creatures are out and starting their days too. Life is such a gift! Below is a shot I took between the chapel area and the Village of Oak Creek one beautiful afternoon when Corky and I were coming back home from Sedona and this beautiful low rainbow transformed the wilderness area into a portal to other dimensions and…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theatres around the world to present the one-day-only global premiere of “Food, Inc. 2” showing Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Food, Inc. 2” is a timely and urgent follow-up to the Oscar-nominated documentary from directors Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToWTxhYkrKk In the sequel, Kenner and Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma) and Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) to take a fresh look at our vulnerable food system. The groundbreaking “Food, Inc.” ignited a cultural conversation about…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona invites residents and members of the business community to apply for the 2024 Community Police Academy, a free program designed to experience firsthand engagement with the Sedona Police Department, have a better understanding of the department’s role within the community, and foster a collaborative relationship with residents. The police personnel are afforded direct interaction with community members to better understand what they value and gain perspective of community goals. The eight-week program will be held every Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. until approximately 9 p.m. starting on May 7, 2024. Most classes will…