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…
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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…
Verde Valley News – The Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) at Yavapai College is offering a wide range of certificates and support programs through its QUEST grant, tuition-free. The REDC has secured funding to support qualified learners for needs related to travel, technology, childcare, tuition assistance, stipends for internships, and removing other barriers for dislocated workers. Arizona received a $15 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The grant is part of the DOL’s QUEST Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) program, and it was awarded to the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) in partnership with six Arizona community…
Sedona News – Award-winning, world-renowned international countertenor Terry Barber brings his acclaimed live performance “Around the World in 80 Minutes” to Sedona when he performs at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be one show on Saturday, April 6 at 4:00 p.m. presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. Take a musical journey around the world when Terry Barber shares international beloved melodies uniquely arranged for his extreme vocal range. This extraordinary concert will include songs like Danny Boy, La Vie En Rose, Shenandoah, Besame Mucho, Waltzing Matilda, Arirang, O Waly Waly. Loch Lomond, Volare, Brahms Lullaby, Korobeiniki, Hallelujah,…
By Tommy Acosta — Sedona, AZ — If I was a kid now living in Florida I would be pissed. And if my parents let DeSantis get away with what he is trying to do to those of us under 14, I would make my mom and dad’s life a living hell. I mean, WTF is that old fart trying to do to us? Putting myself in a typical teen’s shoes, that is. Who the heck does he think he is? The internet is life to us teenagers. It is our universe. It is how we connect to the world.…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory I just read a headline: “We May Have Found the Part of the Brain Where Conscious Experience Lives.” This has been a focus of science for years, and as fun as the investigation is, it is misguided. Don’t get me wrong. I love science. I trust scientists, mostly. I enjoy reading about where their discoveries are leading. I am curious about what direction mankind is heading. I am definitely not anti-science. Science has its place in the 3D world. Now, back to the bit about this particular focus being misguided. Contrary to almost everyone’s opinion, consciousness…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival presents “The Sci-Fi Boys” on Tuesday, April 9 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. In the last 12 months, the Sedona International Film Festival has screened eight feature films by Sedona residents Paul and Hollace Davids, former LA residents who both had decades-long Hollywood careers, with Paul producing, writing and directing films and Hollace as Senior Vice-President of Special Projects at Universal Pictures. Now, we show film number nine — “The Sci-Fi Boys” from the Davids, which won the most awards and which features legendary all-stars of cinema who…
Sedona News – Piano on the Rocks International Festival returns to Sedona on April 26-28, 2024 with three unique successive concerts in homage to French composer Gabriel Fauré as 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the composer’s death. Piano on the Rocks continues its vibrant performances with three outstanding and eclectic concerts. It will feature four pianists: American pianist Cynthia Raim, known to Sedona audiences from previous festivals, first prize winner of the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in Switzerland, and praised by the New York Time as “a musician of intelligence and judgment.”; French/American pianist Sandrine Erdely-Sayo, known to many…