… a day of adding and registering apps … customizing the apps for my style and use and more to go … there are many older programs it is a delight to have off of my drives … also a delight to be able to work on images on my own computer again. The photo above was taken in a very small and shallow cove in Lake Pleasant earlier this year and shows a pair of Cliff Swallows that are very busy feeding the kids … one is exiting the nest while the other is about to enter the nest…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Death Becomes Her” on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “Death Becomes Her” is the second film in a month-long tribute to Meryl Streep with a special “Meryl-thon” series in August featuring a different Meryl Streep film each week. Streep was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her role in “Death Becomes Her”. The film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. When a fading actress learns of an immortality treatment,…
… the changeover has been made … my friend has my older supercomputer and the new one became operational on Saturday, but not without a few hiccups and a lot of work left to do. I have most of my apps reinstalled on this computer, but several important ones to go … the color calibration software among the most important of them. The photos tonight are from a previous email since I do not trust what is presented to me on an uncalibrated monitor … that will happen later today. The photo above is one of my favorites from the…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present the encore of “Coraline” showing Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 14 and 15 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. From Henry Selick (“The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “James and the Giant Peach”) and based on the novella of the same name by author Neil Gaiman, “Coraline” is a wondrous, thrilling, fun and suspenseful adventure. A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to…
By Craig Swanson President, Keep Sedona Beautiful Sedona News – When you notice how clean the streets and roads in the greater Sedona area are, know that this is the result of the hard work of scores of volunteers. Unfortunately, people everywhere litter, either deliberately or accidentally. Fortunately, in places like Sedona, volunteers give their time to pick it up. The volunteers of Keep Sedona Beautiful have been keeping our streets and roads clean for over 50 years. We currently have 50 miles assigned to us by the Arizona Department of Transportation, Yavapai County and the City of Sedona. (It’s…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the summer encore of the Met Opera’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” (from the 2014 season) on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. In this 2014 Met production of Rossini’s madcap comedy, mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, and baritone Christopher Maltman join forces for a delightful performance of hilarious hijinks and vocal virtuosity. Michele Mariotti conducts. “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” from the Metropolitan Opera will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $15…
By Tommy Acosta — It has been reported that the Sedona Council benched the proposed ATV regulation ordinance that was to be read today, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 — a vote that could have effectively prevented ATV’s and other such vehicles from being operated on Sedona’s roads and highways without meeting strict safety requirements.. The council, perhaps at its next meeting on August 22, is expected to adopt the ordinance despite warnings and objections from elected Arizona representatives, state public officials and other public entities that believe the right to drive these type vehicles on state-owned roads is protected by state/federal laws…
By Steve Segner — Sedona AZ –Sedona has a massive resource of talented Citizens. Let’s use them. Locals working with governments are proactive and I envision a collaborative, data-driven decision-making process that involves various stakeholders in shaping the future of Sedona. Preparing for the future and being proactive rather than reactive is crucial for a place like Sedona, which experiences significant visitation and growth. Developing a realistic and data-driven projection of traffic and visitation numbers is an excellent step toward understanding the future needs and challenges of the city. The focus on master landscaping plans and beautification projects for areas…
By Tommy Acosta — Sedona, Az — Sometimes life throws a curve ball at you that puts you in a place where you really have to dig deep into your heart and soul to survive the peril. These moments come from out of nowhere, as if fate took a deep hit on its pot pipe and exhales a whole lot of chaos into your smoothly running life. I had such an experience last Monday, where the challenge of the darkness almost snuffed my ability to deal with a test that might have been more than I could handle had it…
Sedona News – On Saturday, Aug. 12, Anthony Mazzella’s “Legends of Guitar” concert will be rocking the Mary Fisher Theatre in Sedona. Anthony has added new songs to his repertoire so be sure to come hear his latest interpretations of guitar classics. “Legends of Guitar” is a tribute show to famous guitar players and their music. The show features world renowned guitar virtuoso Anthony Mazzella who plays it all live. Legendary guitarists whose music is featured in the show are Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jimi Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), Pete Townsend (The Who), David Gilmour (Pink…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona seeks applicants for two seats on the Planning and Zoning Commission as two current member terms approach expiration. This voluntary body, established by city council, consists of seven citizens appointed to play a critical role in the city’s planning process. The commission serves as the city council’s advisor on land use, growth, and development issues. Commission duties include making recommendations to the city council on Community Plan updates, Land Development Code amendments, property zone changes and subdivision applications. In addition, the commission makes the final decision on conditional use permits and development review…
Sedona, Az — Many people have heard of the magical vortexes of Sedona, Arizona but few know the history, the science, and the true power of these spinning twirls of healing and transformational energy. Theories abound on the nature of these vortexes and how they actually create the energy that so many have experienced and recounted. Yet, no single theory exists as to how and why these natural vortices work and exist. But now, thanks to the Hillside Harmony Information Center in Sedona, the public has an opportunity to learn from experts of the true nature and beauty of these…
…every morning I start the day with espresso … the last couple of morning that has added up to 12 shots before I slide into the days tasks and enjoyment … it may sound like a lot, but in my Corsair 14 ounce mugs, just easy going. Six shots only fill the mug a little less than half way and folding in another six ounces of frothed milk caps the delightful brew … then one more round and the day is on a roll! … also there is the four shots or so I have before bedtime to put me…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Theater Camp” showing Aug. 11-16 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. The new comedy “Theater Camp” stars Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Jimmy Tatro, Noah Galvin and Amy Sedaris. The eccentric staff of a rundown theater camp in upstate New York must band together with the beloved founder’s son to keep the camp afloat. As summer rolls around again, kids are gathering from all over to attend AdirondACTS, a scrappy theater camp in upstate New York that’s a haven for budding…
Arizona News – The Arizona Community Foundation announces the transition of Chief of Staff Glenn Wike who will leave the foundation on September 1 to take the newly established Chief Executive Officer position with the Burton Family Foundation, an ACF supporting organization. In his new role, Wike will lead the Burton Family Foundation’s programmatic initiatives and strategies to deploy resources in communities across Arizona. Since inception, the $130 million organization has awarded more than 1,000 grants and scholarships totaling $26 million to numerous causes including youth programming, college and career readiness initiatives, leadership development, nonprofit capacity building in rural communities,…