Verde Valley Pottery Festival Returns November 14–16, 2025 at D.A. Ranch Vineyards. Clay and Community: Verde Valley Pottery Festival Returns to D.A.Ranch Nov. 14–16 More than a dozen Arizona potters, food trucks, wine and family activities set for Cornville vineyard gathering. CORNVILLE, Ariz. — In mid-November, as the vines at D.A.Ranch turn amber and the high desert air grows crisp, the Verde Valley Pottery Festival returns to Cornville for a weekend that blends art, land, and community. From November 14–16, 2025, the festival will once again transform the historic vineyard into a celebration of clay and craft, bringing together more…
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Sedona, AZ –The University Women of Sedona will host their next informational meeting on Monday, November 3 at 9:30 a.m. when Viviane Kraus, Youth Services Manager at the Community Library of Sedona, will speak about the tremendous growth of the youth program at both library locations, and explain some of the many programs offered to Sedona youth age 0-17. The Youth Library at both the main library in Sedona and the satellite location in the VOC are more than just places to borrow books, they are vibrant, welcoming hubs for children, tweens, teens, and their families to connect, learn, grow,…
By David Stephen — GPT-5 is now a participant in the progress of this world. This reality is a perturbation to the status quo of human society. GPT-5, like other AI chatbots, is making it evident that intelligence is what matters the most, even though society subsumes other concerns outside of it. What it means that any existence is significant is intelligence. What it takes to be the fittest — among others — is largely by intelligence, even when other factors are at play. ChatGPT has carved a new era in the history of existence, and this era, intelligence, would demand…
Sedona, AZ — Due to earlier weather concerns, the Taste of Sedona Village was rescheduled to October 19, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful day for this first-time community event. Three hundred neighbors and visitors gathered at The Collective Courtyard to enjoy delicious samples from local restaurants and wineries. The People’s Choice Awards for best “Tastes” went to Miley’s Café (First Place), Tortas de Fuego (Second Place), and Doc’s (Third Place)—all favorite Village eateries. Local residents Debbie and Ray Schwartz noted “The Village Rotary club members have created a unique Village experience…the food, wine and special entertainment by…
Camp Verde, AZ – Remember being read to as a child? Now you can have that wonderful experience as a grownup! Adult Story hour is being offered on Thursdays from 11:00 am -12:00 pm, in the Founders Room beginning November 6th. A professional narrator will read from various selections. No registration required. Camp Verde Community Library is located at 130 N Black Bridge Road just off Montezuma Castle Highway in Camp Verde. The library is open Monday-Thursday 8:00a-7:00p and Friday-Saturday 9:00a-5:00p. For more information about this or any other library program visit the library’s webpage at https://www.campverde.az.gov/cvcl or call 928-554-8380 during library…
Travis Walton and director Jennifer Stein will present 50th anniversary screening and Q&A Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Travis: The True Story of Travis Walton” on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HjC28s_5nQ The film screenings mark a significant milestone: the 50th Anniversary of the world-famous Travis Walton incident — his alien abduction on November 5, 1975. Travis Walton and film director Jennifer Stein will be in Sedona to present the film and host a Q&A discussion following each show. Travis will engage with attendees,…
Sedona, AZ — Get ready to laugh your mask off this Halloween! On October 31st, the Arts Academy of Sedona is turning up the tricks and treats with an unforgettable night of stand-up comedy, dancing, and Halloween festivities at their finest. The evening kicks off at 7:00 PM with a comedy show featuring the brilliantly dark and disarmingly funny Aaron Foster, whose award-winning solo show Mostly Jokes was named Best Solo Show at the Tucson Fringe Festival. Described by critics as “a laugh every twenty seconds” and “subversively hilarious, laugh out loud gallows humor,” Foster takes the audience on a…
SEDONA POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING REPORT OCTOBER 18, 2025 Officers responded to an attempt to locate a vehicle with a stolen plate out of Coconino County that was believed to be driven by a burglary suspect. The vehicle was located near Uptown Sedona. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit was terminated due to concerns for public safety. A short time later, a call came out for a female with bloody injuries in the area of Arroyo Pinion Drive getting into a vehicle matching the vehicle from the previous pursuit. On…
The Sedona Poetry Slam will get into the spirit of Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 25, with costumes and props encouraged for the second slam of its 17th year. Performance poets bring high-energy, competitive spoken word to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre starting at 7:30 p.m. Sedona, AZ — This slam, arriving just before Halloween, encourages poets and audience members alike to dress in costume. For this one event, props and costumes are welcome on stage and poets are encouraged to perform poems related to their costumes. A poetry slam is like a series of high-energy, three-minute one-person plays, judged by…
An estimated 1,600 Sedonans marched this Saturday demonstrating their support of No Kings Day. The weather was perfect. The marchers peace full. The cars were honking and the message came across loud and clear. You could see the passion in the faces of those who marched. There was this feeling of camaraderie and people united in a cause they all believed in. The signs, the costumes, they wore gave the march a a colorful hue, a kaleidoscopic feel that made the march a joyous occasion. Smiles were everywhere . A splendid time was had by all. https://vimeo.com/1128723957/79db22aa1c?&login=true#_=_
Sedona, AZ — In a tense Sedona City Council meeting on Tuesday, last week, Mr. Joe Clure, executive director of the Arizona Police Officers Association, spoke on behalf of current and former Sedona Police Officers. Mr. Clure said that several officers had approached him privately, citing deep concerns about internal conditions within the Sedona Police Department. According to Clure, officers described the department’s culture as one “driven by subjugation, retaliation, and fear,” alleging that leadership — particularly the Sedona’s chief of police— fostered an environment where speaking out could result in professional or personal consequences. Clure said that many officers…
Sedona, AZ –A crowd estimated at over One Thousand Six Hundred (1,600) marched through Sedona on Saturday, protesting actions of the Trump Administration. The second “NoKings” march in Sedona this year was one of over 2600 simultaneous events across the United States involving millions of participants. Animated sign-waving marchers stretched more than a mile along SR 89A in West Sedona in a peaceful demonstration on a sunny Saturday morning. They waved American Flags and held homemade signs with the “No Kings” theme of anti-authoritarianism. Verde Valley United, a coalition of Verde Valley civic engagement groups, sponsored the No Kings March…
Ambiente Elevates the Couple’s Retreat with Tailored Romance Packages, Intimate Spa Rituals and Starlit Rooftop Dining SEDONA, Ariz. (Oct. 13, 2025) – With Sedona’s spiritual energy and iconic red rock vistas as its backdrop, Ambiente, Arizona’s only Two MICHELIN Key property and the city’s sole adults-only retreat, has become a sanctuary for couples seeking deep connection. Guests can immerse themselves in a range of custom romance experiences, beginning with the A Day for Love Package, which welcomes couples into an Atrium adorned with a floral arrangement by a local Sedona florist, handcrafted chocolates and a chilled bottle of champagne. For expectant parents,…
Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Poe in Perpetuity’ live on stage Oct. 30 Shondra Jepperson, Susan Obijiski and Gerard Macguire perform dramatic readings One night only! Step into the misty mid-region of Sedona, and celebrate a Halloween like no other! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CdmKWSC3rw The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Poe in Perpetuity” live onstage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for this very special live event and costume contest. Immerse yourself in the mystical madness of Edgar Allan Poe, as our trepidatious trio of thespians perform dramatic readings of The Raven,…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory — Sedona, AZ –Years back, it must have been shortly after Ken died, I was meditating and had an epiphany. It was like Kenny stopped by to tap me on the shoulder, give me a smile, and let me know how truly laughable I was. I felt him winking at me and got the gist of his message energetically. You are so cute, and oh so very silly. What was I being silly about? It didn’t seem silly to me at the time. It seemed like common sense. I was meditating, attempting to gain a bit…