Sedona News – Right on the heels of sold out shows this summer, award-winning Arizona-based guitarist Esteban just released his fall 2023 concert schedule, which includes must-attend events in the Phoenix metro area and Sedona. Renowned for his emotive performances and exemplary classical and flamenco guitar, Esteban’s upcoming performances include: Sedona: Performances take place on Saturdays, August 19, September 2, October 14, November 25 and December 16 at 7 p.m. All concerts are at Sound Bites Grill, located at 101 N. State Route 89A, F29 in Sedona. Tickets range from $59-$179 depending on the package and are available at estebanmusic.com/concert-events or…
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… risk … reward, is as old as life on earth … whether it be the simple act of committing yourself to the purpose of gathering food for the day or achievements in sports or business, always there is the necessity of putting yourself out there and being committed to achieving a goal … our daily gift! In the shot above our Osprey has set his sights on a trout swimming in the pond and his total focus is having his talons and the trout being in the same place at the same time! Below, our Osprey has met all…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Pod Generation” showing Aug. 11-17 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. “The Pod Generation” stars Emilia Clarke, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Vinette Robinson. Sophie Barthes’ third feature film is set in the very near future world where AI is all the rage and technology has trumped nature in nearly every aspect of life. Discover a new natural. “The Pod Generation” follows Rachel (Emilia Clarke) and Alvy (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a New York couple who are ready to start a family. As…
Sedona News – The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers and area residents and businesses to plan for an overnight closure of State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon from 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11. DETOURS From Sedona: Northbound SR 89A will be closed to all traffic at the Cave Springs Campground (milepost 386). DETOUR: Drivers who normally would use northbound SR 89A can use southbound State Route 179 to northbound Interstate 17 to reach Flagstaff. From Flagstaff: Southbound SR 89A will be closed to all traffic at the Oak Creek Vista Overlook…
Verde Valley News – Music in the Stacks returns on Thursday, August 10th at 5:00 pm to Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room. Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 3-5 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month. August’s concert features Ed Cooper, Gioia and Tim Young . Ed Cooper spent decades playing in bands around the country before settling in Sedona and becoming a solo performer. With soulful vocals and shredding guitar, Ed plays exciting arrangements of classic rock favorites from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. You can see Ed performing regularly at several venues around…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Showing Up” showing Aug. 11-16 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Showing Up” features an all-star ensemble cast including Michelle Williams, Hong Chau, Maryann Plunkett, John Magaro, André Benjamin, James Le Gros and Judd Hirsch. A sculptor preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends, in Kelly Reichardt’s vibrant and captivatingly funny portrait of art and craft. Lizzy (Michelle Williams) is a struggling artist who lives and works in Portland. She has…
Sedona, AZ — In the world of jazz music, few names shine as brightly as Alice Tatum, gracing the Sound Bites Grill Celebrity Showroom stage Saturday, August 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. An exceptional jazz singer with a mesmerizing voice and an extraordinary talent for improvisation, she and her band consisting of Nicole Pesce on keyboard, Tod Chuba on drums and John Murray on bass, have been enchanting audiences around the globe with their soulful performances. With her incredibly talented band, she has carved a niche for herself in the ever-evolving landscape of jazz. Born into a musical family,…
By Mark TenBroek Sedona, Arizona – Over the past year we have been hearing from local businesses and the Sedona Chamber anecdotal evidence that the economic conditions in town are dire. We have been told that local businesses are failing and that the Sedona Chamber needs to spend more on “Destination Marketing” to bring more visitors to town. Since the City Council did not authorize the Sedona Chamber to spend on Destination Marketing, some businesses in town have begun raising money outside of the Chamber to advertise on their own to bring more visitors to town. A long term view…
… another short one for tonight … the shot above is what typifies the beauty of Sedona … this truly is here and it is a wonderful place to be. The shot below is of a pair of Couse White Tail deer as they passed by our home early one evening … all this and more welcomes you to Sedona. There are so many other species of wildlife that live in the area and so many fabulous vistas for you to take in! Busy day coming up and a little computer work to finish up … have a beautiful day…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “iMordecai” showing Aug. 11-16 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. What doesn’t kill you makes you family. Based on a true story, “iMordecai” is a comedy about a Holocaust survivor whose life changes when his son buys him an iPhone. Mordecai (Judd Hirsch) likes to fix things. It’s why his phone is 20 years old and held together with duct tape and tinfoil. It’s why he worked his entire life as a plumber and a painter. But this is a story about the things he cannot fix: Getting older,…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona invites the public to attend a special Moment of Art at City Hall on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers to celebrate the life of sculptor John Soderberg who passed away May 13, 2023. “His contributions to Sedona and around the world have been far reaching. For anyone who would like to make a public comment regarding the impact this iconic artist had on many, there will be three minutes per person allotted. We look forward to remembering John for the visionary he was,” said Arts and…
Sedona News – SAVCO will be hosting its 16th annual charity golfing event on Saturday, September 23rd 2023, at the Oakcreek Country Club (OCC), 690 Bell Rock Blvd. Sedona, AZ 86351. This fun scramble event will include straightest drive, closest to the pin and putting contests as well as team awards, a $10,000 prize for a hole in one and a FIRST “First Responder” Head-to-Head competition with Sedona Police vs. Sedona Fire foursomes squaring off for Top First Responder bragging rights. Proceeds from this event enable SAVCO to continue its patriotic missions of running the Sedona Toys for Tots program, conducting the annual Memorial…
Sedona News – Beat the summer heat with an escape to the islands and an evening of traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian music! The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Island Joy Music” — featuring Nani and Keith Lowery — live in concert on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. For those who have lived in or traveled to Hawaii, Island Joy Music is sure to transport you back to the islands. Through their distinctive blend of ukulele and Ubass, complimentary blend of vocals, and varied repertoire, Nani and Keith will satisfy the…
… just wandering through some photo folders tonight and came upon the Echinacea flower that I shot in a garden at Lowell Observatory a few years ago and below a photo I took of Enedina, Michele’s Saker Falcon in a field east of Flagstaff … unrelated images of the temporal beauty to be found here on our little planet … it is here daily just waiting to be viewed and become a part of your life experience … head out and enjoy all that earth has to offer you. Another new and exciting week underway and methinks it shall be…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Sophie’s Choice” on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “Sophie’s Choice” is the first film in a month-long tribute to Meryl Streep with a special “Meryl-thon” series in August featuring a different Meryl Streep film every week. Streep won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in “Sophie’s Choice”. The film was also nominated for four more Oscars, including Best Costume Design, Best Musical Score, Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay. Stingo (Peter MacNicol), a young…