… still struggling to get into my Constant Contact account … can’t do it with my desktop machine, but I got in with my laptop … they have a terrific support staff and I’m sure it will work out soon. Using a couple of photos from my already uploaded ones tonight and they are among my favorites. The shot above is one of Leroy a Harris’s Hawk hunting for rabbits in a field east of Flagstaff. Harris Hawks fly low over the ground when they are hunting and when they flush a rabbit or other prey, it is simple to…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Zone of Interest” showing March 29-April 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Zone of Interest” is the winner of two Academy Awards: Best International Feature Film and Best Sound. It was also nominated for three additional Oscars including Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director for Jonathan Glazer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vfg3KkV54 “The Zone of Interest” is an historical drama film written and directed by Jonathan Glazer, co-produced between the United Kingdom and Poland. Loosely based on the…
Sedona News – Join the city for a Celebration of Spring, on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Posse Grounds Park. This FREE, fun, family-friendly event will be held on the athletic fields with rides and egg hunts with over 20,000 eggs. The egg hunts begin at 10:30 a.m. for children 12 and younger and will be divided into four age groups: 10:30 am – ages 0 to 2 (parents will only be allowed to search with age group 2 and under) 11:00 am – ages 3 to 5 11:30 am – ages 6 to…
Sedona News – The University Women of Sedona will host their next informational program on Monday, April 1 at 9:30 a.m. when Craig Swanson, President of Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) will speak. Swanson will be explaining KSB’s new EcoHub initiative and share a brief history of KSB. He’ll also talk about what KSB considers the most critical issues the town faces locally, such as OHV usage and limits to growth and water availability. In addition to his KSB leadership, Swanson is on Sedona’s Tourism Advisory Board. This meeting is open to women in the Verde Valley who are interested in…
By Steve Segner — Sedona, AZ –Before we go down the road of the old Culture Park’s resurrection, let’s ask some simple business questions. Ownership and Financing Ownership: Determining whether the city or the new group will own the venue is crucial for establishing legal and financial responsibility. Financing: Identifying funding sources for the new center, including the total cost estimate, will clarify financial feasibility and commitment. Parking, Accessibility, and Operational Costs. And where will the money come from. Taxpayers, bonds, or private funding? Parking and Accessibility: Plans for accommodating 2,000 to 3,000 cars, including land scraping, paving, and installing…
By Tommy Acosta — Sedona, AZ — It appears like the soul of Sedona is on trial as forces behind an effort to create safe parking for homeless Sedona workers who sleep in their cars clash with those who don’t want them there. On March 12, the Sedona City Council voted 6 – 1 to dedicate a section of the Cultural Park for homeless workers and install temporary showers and toilets. A number of Sedonans have taken issue with that and do not want the city to go ahead with the plan. They are circulating a petition to bring the…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Perfect Days” showing March 29-April 4 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzZBbX5A1FA “Perfect Days” — from Oscar-nominee Wim Wenders — was nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature (from Japan). Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. A series of unexpected encounters gradually reveal more of his past. A deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the…
Prescott News – The ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery is proud to present “Journeys in Spirit 2024: Traditional and Contemporary Native Art” in partnership with the Museum of Indigenous People. Journeys in Spirit, which will open on Thursday, May 16 and run through Tuesday, June 25, is a captivating exhibition of Native American art that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of indigenous communities. Featuring a diverse collection of artworks, including paintings, basketry, jewelry, photography, beadworks, ceramics and other traditional and contemporary mediums, the exhibition is free and open to the public. Journeys in Spirit showcases the extraordinary talent of…
Verde Valley News – Yavapai College and the Regional Economic Development Center are hosting the Prescott Job Fair at Yavapai College – Prescott Campus (1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott AZ) on Wednesday, April 3rd from 3:30pm – 6pm. Attendees can learn the latest information about careers; apply for part-time, full-time, temporary, and seasonal jobs; and meet with representatives from local businesses, healthcare, education, construction, and other organizations from several industries. Employers in attendance include Abrio Home Care, Ace Hardware, Autoworks Service & Repair, AZ DES, Bill’s Grill & Red White and Brew, Chino Valley Unified School District, City of Prescott, Clean-N-Bright…
… after struggling to get into my Constant Contact account for the last hour or so using three different browsers I finally broke down and downloaded Google Chrome and was able to get into it … so here goes! The shot above is of a juvi Bald Eagle coming off a cliff years ago and with an expanded shadow cast on the cliff face below him. Enough time has elapsed that this eagle is an adult and has the iconic white head and tail feathers now. Below is an image of the same eagle perched on a rock in very…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill” showing March 22-28 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKVutwU9Kns Directed by visionary filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe, “William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill” is an intimate exploration of the life and career of William Shatner. Shatner recounts his personal journey over nine decades on Earth, stripping away all the masks he’s worn to embody countless characters. From his unforgettable portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek to his diverse accomplishments…
Sedona, AZ — This Wednesday, March 20, from 4 p.m. on, Steakhouse89 in West Sedona is launching its “Wine Down Wednesday” series offering half-price on all appetizers and bottles of wine, with live music entertainment featuring “Diva” Lyndsay Cross. What better way to “wine down” in the middle of the week than to mosey on down to Steakhouse89 and enjoy scrumptious appetizers, savor your favorite wine, and take home a few bottles at half price after listening to live music performed by one of Sedona’s best performers? Lyndsay Cross is a consummate professional with a beautiful voice who accompanies herself…
By Tommy Acosta — Sedona, AZ — At it’s March 12th meeting the Sedona City Council voted 6-1 to approve a zoning change that paves the way for the implementation of a Safe Place to Park program that would put 40-parking spaces on the Cultural Park grounds to allow overnight parking for homeless individuals working in Sedona, that sleep in their cars or vans because they could not afford to rent. The program would also install portable showers and restrooms for those who participate, and impose a number of rules, regulations and safeguards that the city believes would curtail any…
By Steve Segner — Sedona, AZ –On March 12th, Sedona’s community faced a familiar scenario at the city council meeting, but with a new twist. The topic of discussion, “A Safe Place to Park,” intended to address a pressing local need, was derailed by a vocal group of newcomers and out-of-towers. This group, armed with a barrage of questions, sought not just to question but to dismantle a crucial program under the guise of concern, while pushing forward their agenda, fundamentally at odds with the city’s plans for a more inclusive and community-focused future. The “Safe Place to Park Program,”…