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…
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… 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 —…
Sedona News – Wendy Lippman, Resident Partner and General Manager of Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, will give a presentation about the history of Tlaquepaque at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Thursday, October 12, at 10 am. The program is free to attend. Tlaquepaque is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023. First opened in 1973, it has become an integral part of the Sedona community, attracting tourists to its many unique shops, galleries, and restaurants, as well as hosting community events like the annual Sedona Tree Lighting and Santa Visit. Wendy will explore the history of Tlaquepaque from Abe Miller’s vision…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” showing Sept. 29-Oct. 5 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Based on the book by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, set in 1987 El Paso, “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” is the tale of two teenage Mexican-American loners as they explore their friendship and the difficult road to self-discovery. Resentful at the world, 15-year-old Aristotle Mendoza wants to blend in and be left alone, but the summer he meets free spirit Dante…
Sedona, AZ –With multiple Billboard-charting singles, including a BiIlboard #1 smash hit with “Style and Elegance”, and four highly acclaimed albums, New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has reached millions touring the world with his “Benson meets Santana” musical style. An extraordinary performer, JJ has a “take no prisoners” performance attitude, gracing the stage night after night touring on his own or with reggae legend Maxi Priest and bringing his vibe of Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Reggae. A Berklee School of Music graduate and award winner, he has shared the stage with the likes of Maceo Parker, Victor Bailey, Gerald Albright,…
… I pulled in about 2:30 this morning and made it to bed around 4AM which is not that much out of the norm for me … Katie was very happy to see me, even after a week of being spoiled rotten by Jami … it was good to get some rest in my own bed! The trip was fun as I got to spend time with friends and family and re-acquainted with So Cal traffic delights … thanks to the addition of many more lanes, the freeways are about the same as they were when we left … it…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe to present the worldwide premiere of “The Blind” showing Sept. 28-Oct. 5 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “The Blind” is the true story of the Robertson family. Long before Phil Robertson became a reality TV star, he fell in love with Miss Kay and started a family, but his demons threatened to tear their lives apart. Set in the backwoods swamps of 1960s Louisiana, “The Blind” shares never-before-revealed moments in Phil’s life as he seeks to conquer the shame of his past, ultimately finding…
Sedona News – The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) of Sedona presents author and educator Robert F. Farrell, D.Eng. in the new series dedicated to the scientific research of the UFO phenomena. His lecture is “The Science Behind the ‘Mummies’ of Nazca, Peru” on Sunday, October 22, at 3:00 pm, at The Global Center for Christ Consciousness, 100 Northview Road, Sedona, AZ 86336. Something historic is happening in Nazca, Peru. In early 2017 several “unusual” bodies and parts of bodies were examined after being given to the Inkari Institute in Cusco, Peru in late 2016. The location of the find as well as…