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,…
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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…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with award-winning surround sound composer and producer Koz Mraz for Dark Side of the Room, featuring Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here” on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Everyone has experienced 5.1 surround in movie theaters, but hearing Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Here” mixed specifically for six speakers, and played in their entirety is simply astounding. Listeners are immersed in lavish, ever-evolving sonic landscapes…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory I love movie analogies. Having enjoyed the Bourne movies — yeah, I liked them a lot — it suddenly came to me that they are great spiritual quest analogies. I don’t know why it took me so long to see it. When I caught it this afternoon, I started laughing. Maybe it’s just that I see analogies everywhere, but even if that’s the case here, these are doozies. In the Bourne movies you have Jason being chased by US covert operations, so covert that they aren’t on anyone’s books and have ranged so far off the…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Tiger Within” showing Aug. 5-10 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. “Tiger Within” features the final film performance and starring role of multiple Emmy Award-winning actor Ed Asner, who appeared multiple times at the Sedona International Film Festival over his storied career. This acclaimed film tells the powerful story of an unlikely friendship between a homeless teen and a Holocaust survivor and sparks larger questions of fear, forgiveness, healing and world peace. “Splendidly universal.” — Film Threat “Ed Asner makes the role his own.” —…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “What Comes Around” showing Aug. 3-9 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. When teenager Anna befriends an online stranger, her mom Beth struggles to defend their new life as past is made present. In this immersive thriller directed by Amy Redford, a young love affair becomes a menacing game of cat and mouse. Nothing and no one are as they seem. “What Comes Around” stars Summer Phoenix, Grace Van Dien, Kyle Gallner and Jesse Garcia. “What Comes Around” will be shown at the…
… around two this afternoon the cabling was all done on my new ‘puter … a spare monitor was hooked up and an old ergonomic Microsoft keyboard was plugged in, the power cord was plugged in and the moment had arrived when it was time to throw the switch and watch this powerhouse come to life! I flipped the switch on the back of the case … it did not explode, no flames or smoke … nothing, absolutely nothing. A little sparking or sizzle was welcome at that point … but nothing happened. Check and recheck all the connections, put…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Klondike” showing Aug. 4-9 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. The critically-acclaimed, powerful drama “Klondike” was an international success at prestigious film festivals around the world. It took home the top directing award at the Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Dramatic Competition as well as the Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Best Film Award at the International Istanbul Film Festival. “Klondike” is the story of a Ukrainian family living on the border of Ukraine-Russia during the start of the…