Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Storms of Jeremy Thomas” showing Oct. 6-11 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Theatres. Jeremy Thomas — the Oscar-winning producer of films like “EO” and “The Last Emperor” — is joined by award-winning documentarian Mark Cousins on his annual pilgrimage to the Cannes Film Festival, to give an intimate glimpse into the life of the legendary icon behind some of the most acclaimed and controversial films of all time. Featuring insights into a life lived just off-frame, the film bridges the…
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By Amaya Gayle Gregory Curiosity is underrated, and seemingly, mostly a lost art for a lot of folks these days. It’s ever so much easier to slip into a defensive pose, or that of attack. What is it that feels threatened? Why do we feel the need to lash out with our body language, our tongues, or our fists? Until we figure it out collectively we will continue to see politicians and statesmen on opposing sides of a widening gap, families torn asunder, and friends becoming ex-friends. Everywhere we look that is the case. It is impossible to miss. Until…
… a close look at this ferocious raptor sure gives you that feeling, and if you come to my new show on October 21st, 4PM at the Mary Fisher Theater in West Sedona, you will see why you should be concerned! Ospreys like this fearsome creature have remarkable talents! Below is a photo of a juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron that was escaping the sun and the heat at the lake yesterday … perched on a rock in a cave on the eastern shore of Castle Hot Springs Bay. I apologize for being tardy in replying to your emails ……
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Verde Valley Sanctuary to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Hide” on Friday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Both the Sedona Film Festival and Verde Valley Sanctuary are celebrating their 30th anniversaries this year and are proud to come together for this special premiere that will benefit the work of the Sanctuary and in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The writer/producer of “Hide”, Ben Samuels, and the star of the film Nadine Malouf, will be in Sedona to host the screening…
Prescott News – Each year, attendees of the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour report that one of the most intriguing aspects is the opportunity to observe artists as they actively demonstrate their craft. This experience allows attendees to learn about the materials, techniques and processes used in creating a work of art, while forging a personal connection with the artists. More than 60 juried artists participating in the Tour will appear across 45 private studios, with over 35 additional artists appearing at five Art Centers. These Art Centers – the Mountain Artists Guild, Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts, ‘Tis…
Sedona News – Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Deconstructing The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour” on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This popular 9-show series — featuring composer/producer and The Beatles historian Scott Freiman — is returning to Sedona in September in preparation for Freiman coming in person in early October to present three brand new Deconstructing The Beatles programs LIVE at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Deconstructing The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour” explores the music written for the Magical Mystery Tour TV show, as well as the additional songs that…
Sedona, AZ — For those who haven’t heard, Dan Willets passed. He was an integral member of the Sedona Marine Corps League, Det. #1237, where his dedication to the well being and recognition of all Veterans set a watermark for selfless service. While writing my condolences to Dan’s wife, Karen, I came across this special 10 minute YouTube video of the 2013 Inaugural Dedication of the Sedona Military Service Park. The year 2023 is the Sedona Military Service Park’s 10th Year Anniversary! Always fun to reminisce about this very special day 10 years ago. Here is the video! We thank Jack…
… and it was a terrific outing this morning! We found the Roseate Spoonbill that has previously been sighted on the lake … Audubon has an excellent article explaining the reason for sightings so far from their normal range. The photo of the Roseate Spoonbill is below. A female King Fisher decided to play with us for a while this morning and gave us about fifteen minutes of her time as she searched for food … perched and in flight and as close as we have ever been to these birds. We also got the usual suspects, great egrets, great blue herons,…
Sedona News – Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Deconstructing the 1963 Beatles” on Monday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This popular 9-show series — featuring composer/producer and The Beatles historian Scott Freiman — is returning to Sedona in September in preparation for Freiman coming in person in early October to present three brand new Deconstructing The Beatles programs LIVE at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. From “Love Me Do” to “I Want to Hold Your Hand”, “Deconstructing the 1963 Beatles” traces the Beatles remarkable story through the year of 1963 as…
Sedona News – On Sunday, November 5, 2023, Chamber Music Sedona will present “Rachmaninoff: A Two-Piano Celebration” as the first concert of its 41st season. In honor of the 150th birthday of Sergei Rachmaninoff – one of the most beloved romantic composers of all time – internationally acclaimed pianists Orion Weiss and Roman Rabinovich will join forces to perform Rachmaninoff’s two monumental two-piano suites, alongside other thrilling works by composers in his orbit. The concert will be held at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona, Ariz. 86336. Considered one of the most sought-after soloists…
Red Rose Inspiration For Animals is a local nonprofit promoting Art Shows in West Sedona since 2009. The shows help the non-profit generate revenue for the various long term existing animal related programs, future rehabilitation center as well as potential veterinary spay and neuter clinic. We are proud to promote the most talented local artist. In 2014 the vision for the Red Rose Thriftique a unique thrift store and artist boutique originated from the art shows. Wanting to provide an upscale, unique, quality, inexpensive, one-of-a-kind shopping experience for visitors as well as locals offering guilt free shopping for a cause.…
Sedona News – Film lovers in Sedona will join over 100,000 film enthusiasts around the world to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers when the 26th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screens at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sept. 29-Oct. 5, hosted by the Sedona International Film Festival. Manhattan Short is the only event of its kind. The ten Finalists will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by Manhattan…
Sedona, AZ — Mark the date: On Sunday, October 1, 2023, A STEP UP, Sedona’s premier women’s shoe store, moves from Hillside Shopping Center to the Safeway Shopping Plaza in West Sedona, celebrating its soft opening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. After serving the footwear needs of Sedona women as well as men for the past nine years the time has come for A STEP UP to put on its walking shoes and mosey on down to its new store, bigger and more beautiful than the one it leaves behind. Boasting between 25 to 30 brands of the finest…
… this will be a short one as I am leaving for Lake Pleasant in not that many hours … hopeful of getting some shots like these or even better. There are a couple of birds reported down there that I have yet to get shots of, so I’m hopeful that I can share some great ones of them tomorrow night. Above we have a pair of Cinamon Teal flying a tight formation as they rocket through the area and below a great blue heron that is flaring as he comes in for a landing between two snowy egrets. The…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Common Ground” showing Sept. 29-Oct. 5 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Big Picture Ranch and Area 23a present “Common Ground”, a hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate — all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, different political backgrounds, and different parts of the country share one thing in common —…