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…
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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,”…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Life’s basic building block is consciousness, or at the least, that is as much as this appearance in consciousness at present is able to grok. Consciousness, a word, not unlike every word, can only point to that which is inconceivable since it is as deep or shallow as its perceiver. What we perceive is a mirror of what we understand ourselves and the world to be. Life as it currently manifests is not simply made of consciousness – the unadulterated ground of being – it is also made of mistaken identities, conflicts designed to protect those…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Red Right Hand” showing March 22-28 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “Red Right Hand” — a new crime-thriller starring Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell — tells a big story about a small family struggling to survive in the unforgiving wilds of Kentucky. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7NNUnMIRAQ Cash (Orlando Bloom) is trying to live an honest and quiet life while taking care of his recently widowed brother-in-law and niece, Savannah (Chapel Oaks). Nestled in the rural mountains of Odim county, this tight knit family tends to their…
Sedona News – The Coconino National Forest’s Red Rock Ranger District will host a Heritage Days event this weekend to highlight Indigenous culture at the V-Bar-V Heritage Site. “Heritage Days” will be held 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 at V-Bar-V, located at 6750 Forest Road 618 in Rimrock. Participants will have the opportunity to practice pre-historic atlatl throwing, flint knapping and tool making. Heritage Days will also give site visitors the chance to learn more about cordage and fire making, hunting technology, fiber spinning and textile weaving, split-twig figurine crafting, and rock art. “We deeply…
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 security check. People who cannot attend or who live far away can access the service through zoom. Several classes, holidays, and special events are coming up in March and April. Check the website and plan to join us! Erev Shabbat services led by Rabbi Alicia Magal will be held on Friday evening, March 22, 2024 beginning at 5:30 pm in person and on Zoom. Rabbi will offer Shabbat prayers to…
… The photograph above was taken .05 seconds after the photo in the last email … he is well into flight and the power of his wings is quite evident and the talons are free of the perch. Just another little miracle that plays out all over the world every second of every day … it is there for the viewing and wonder of all that is on this little planet which is hosting our lives. Below is a shot of a coyote atop a sand spit in the lake … there is water just behind him and just in…