… time has gotten away from me tonight so this will be a short one … I got this shot of three Canada Geese flying along the shore of Lake Mary last week … it was good to be up there again and a true relief from the temperatures down south on Lake Pleasant … more shots from Lake Mary to follow. The shot below is a Coopers Hawk in one of our Pinion Pines and shot through the kitchen window … it was very hot outside and he was on a limb above a small water tank I have…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is turning 30 this year, and to celebrate, we are rolling back the clock and bringing encore screenings of hit independent films from the past 30 years to the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre on the 30th of each month! This special celebration kicks off with the encore screenings of “Little Miss Sunshine” on Sunday, July 30 — celebrating the festival’s 30 anniversary season and in honor of Alan Arkin, one of the stars of the film who recently passed away. “Little Miss Sunshine” was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It…
Sedona News – Schnebly Hill Road (Forest Road 153) will temporarily close to the public beginning July 24 for construction work. A closure order has been issued for public and construction worker safety while the Coconino National Forest partners with Pink Adventure Tours to regrade road surfaces and improve road drainage. The closure will end either Friday, July 28, or when construction work has finished. While Schnebly Hill Road will be closed to motorized vehicles and pedestrian traffic, both Huckaby Trailhead and all non-motorized trails in the area will remain open during the duration of the project.
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the summer encore of the Met Opera’s “Il Trovatore” (from the 2015 season) on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Marcelo Álvarez star as the passionate lovers Leonora and Manrico in this gripping Met performance from 2015, alongside the late baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky as the ruthless Count di Luna. Marco Armiliato conducts. “Il Trovatore” from the Metropolitan Opera will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 general…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Synchronicity and karma appear to be different, but are they? Folks tend to think of synchronicity when something good happens and karma is generally associated with something bad. One appears to be the future pulling a present action into its orbit and the other seems to be what came before determining the present expression. Both are glittering diamonds pointing to the truth of what’s actually here, what this truly is, but they are most often viewed through distortion, the assumption of separation, the only way mind knows anything. By default, you see through your stories about…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Beanie Bubble” showing July 28-Aug. 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Beanie Bubble” — produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder — is directed by Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash. The film features a stellar ensemble cast including Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sara Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan. Why did the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold? Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the…
Verde Valley News – Camp Verde Community Library invites you to talk about Internet access and technology in your neighborhood at a virtual Digital Equity Listening Session on Wednesday, July 26 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm in the Key Lime Room. Are you interested in talking about how the accessibility and affordability of digital devices, skills, and services affects your community? The Arizona Commerce Authority and the Digital Equity Institute want to hear from you. There are several ways to participate and help shape the development of Arizona’s Digital Equity Plan. Register Here for the all-county Digital Equity Listening Session on…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ — With so much negative energy and fear of AI programs in use today, I decided to interview ChatGPT, one of the best Artificial Intelligence platforms out there right now. Having used it before I have always found the AI to be respectful, fun to deal with, and effective. I’ve never noted even a hint of dark motive or arrogance; but rather, a genuine desire to help and serve us in a way to make our lives easier and better, so far. The following is an interview I conducted for Sedona.biz on the morning of…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd” showing July 28-Aug. 3 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Cult icon, enigma, recluse… the life of Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd, is full of unanswered questions. Until now. Piecing together his comet-like rise to pop stardom, his creative and destructive impulses, breakdown, exit from the band and subsequent life alone, this feature length documentary is set against the social context of the explosive sixties. The film features new…
Sedona News – The city invites residents to apply for the 2023 Sedona Police Department Community Police Academy, a free program designed to experience firsthand engagement with the Sedona Police Department, have a better understanding of the department’s role within the community and foster a collaborative relationship with residents. For residents of Sedona and members of the business community, the eight-week program will be held every Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. starting on Sept. 12, 2023. Police staff are afforded direct interaction with community members to better understand what they value and gain perspective of community goals. Course…
Verde Valley News – Camp Verde Community Library will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, August 21st from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Terracotta Room at the library. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call (928) 554-8391, or sign up online at redcrossblood.org by searching for your location with zip code 86322. “Hosting a blood drive coincides with Camp Verde Community Library’s core values of serving the community,” said Kathy Hellman, Library Director. “We encourage community members to donate blood and help ensure a supply of blood is ready and…
By Carl Jackson Sedona News – Over 60 Sedona residents gathered at the Sedona Elks Lodge on Airport Road on July 20, 2023 to discuss how to solve the high number of short-term rentals in this small tourist town. Short-term rentals, or STRs, are homes rented for less than 30 days. The gathering was hosted by Susan Edwards from the Arizona Neighborhood Alliance, a volunteer organization from Maricopa County working to protect Arizona’s neighborhoods. According to the Arizona Neighborhood Alliance website Arizona has over 65,000 STRs. Virtually the entire Sedona City Council was also in attendance for this neighborhood meeting…
… it seems as though this red tail hawk is contemplating the months that lie ahead as she prepares for the mating season that is just ahead … she and her mate have a lot of work ahead as they clean out and rebuild the nest for this year. Days later the two of them were bringing in new sticks to repair and finish the nest in the cliff about 150′ above the surface. Then came the laying of the eggs and the commitment to stay on the nest for the next four to five weeks until they hatch ……
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Last Rider” showing July 28-Aug. 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Last Rider” tells the heroic true story of American cyclist Greg LeMond, considered to be one of the greatest cyclists of all time, who defied the odds for one of the most triumphant comeback stories in sporting history. The first — and only — American to win the Tour de France, LeMond came back from the brink of death to beat his famed rivals in the historic and nail-biting…
Sedona, AZ — This weekend marks the 11th year anniversary of Sound Bites Grill in Sedona, one of Northern Arizona’s top musical venues and restaurants. As part of their celebration they are also offering their 11th year Lobster Fest, serving some of the finest seafood in town. A New York City nightclub ambience, a world-class selection of signed guitars by some of the top acts in the world, a state-of-the-art sound system and lighting and a Celebrity Showroom Stage that can accommodate the largest bands, Sound Bites is the perfect place to enjoy a great evening of live music, tasty…