Sedona News – The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) of Sedona presents author and UFO expert John B. Alexander, Col. (ret.) US Army in the new series dedicated to the scientific research of the UFO phenomena. His lecture is “UFOs and Full-Spectrum Phenomena,” on Sunday, June 11 at Sedonya, 120 Deer Trail Drive, Sedona at 3:00 p.m. and open to the public. A former Green Beret commander in Vietnam, Colonel Alexander held key assignments in special operations, intelligence, and research and development. He participated in several unique programs including the application of psychokinesis, enhancing human performance with neurolinguistic programming, experimentation with…
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… in little more than five hours it will be the drive down to Lake Pleasant and hopefully a good morning of shooting … the lake is at its highest levels of the year and within a few weeks they will start draining it for use in agriculture … most of it anyhow. Bringing my 24-70 lens down with me too so I can kind of do some landscape type work from the boat. The shot above is from my trip to Filoli Gardens last month … wild turkeys roam the property and I was lucky enough to see them…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Unify Sedona to host a special premiere of “Ahead of the Curve” in observation of Pride Month on Friday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. With a fist full of credit cards, a lucky run at the horse track, and chutzpah for days, Franco Stevens launched Curve — the best-selling lesbian magazine ever published. “Ahead of the Curve” tracks the power of lesbian visibility and community from the early ‘90s to the present day through the story of Franco’s founding of Curve magazine.…
Verde Valley News – The Wilbur fire continues to burn in steep and challenging terrain, with fire resources working to secure the fire’s spread, keeping it out of West Clear Creek Wilderness. Fire managers have observed low to moderate fire behavior where desired fire effects continue to meet incident objectives. Yesterday firefighters conducted tactical firing operations along road systems in the fire area that have been identified as control features. Today fire resources plan carry out ignition operations through the weekend and into the coming week while scouting the area in preparation for future burnout operations. Temperatures are forecasted to…
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 a “Season Grand Finale” on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. After nine months of sold-out shows the Dark Room 5.1 Surround Music Experience is ending its 2023 season. The same music experience for both nights, the grand finale will be the most dramatic of them all. You will be surrounded by 5.1 music from around the world. African rhythms, Spanish flamenco…
By Robert Albrecht-Former Board Member Sedona News – The Humane Society of Sedona is pleased to announce that the 2023 Kids & Kritters Summer Camps have returned and are in their 13th year. The Camps are returning with new ideas and expanding on the activities that kids can relate to and have fun doing. Animals are our teachers if we listen to them. They can teach us kindness, compassion, and responsibility; traits that everyone should possess. What more could you ask for in a fun, educational curriculum on life skills as demonstrated by the animals and “Camp” speakers? Summer Camps in…
Verde Valley News – Music in the Stacks returns on Thursday, June 8th at 5:00 pm in 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. June’s concert features Ryan Biter, Mark Bishop Evans and a special guest to be named later. Ryan Biter was raised and currently resides in Flagstaff, AZ at 7000 feet. His music echoes the expansive soul of The Southwest. The sound is equal parts rural Americana, spectacled college town hipster, mountain bluegrass, and new age funk beatbox drum circle. It…
Sedona, AZ — I have been amazed at the amount of ink the Red Rock News has given to the subject of the Sedona Chamber Tourism Bureau contract. It seems that the RRN has a vendetta against the new Mayor and City Council for asking actual probing questions of the Sedona Chamber Tourism Bureau and expecting reports on how these public funds are being utilized. Instead, the Chamber Tourism Bureau probably decided that they could do a better job for their members by working independently. I think it is fair that the City Council questioned the membership of the Chamber,…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present the world premiere of “Soul Doctor” showing Tuesday, June 13 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. After hundreds of sold-out performances on Broadway and across the world, “Soul Doctor” comes to the big screen in this uplifting musical journey that the New York Times called, “Inspiring and absorbing! A fascinating story with beautiful music.” The movie musical — which was filmed live in Jerusalem — is a poignant and entertaining portrayal of how music and spirituality formed an unlikely friendship between rockstar Rabbi…
Sedona News – The Coconino National Forest is currently managing three lightning-caused wildfires located in each of its three districts, which are instrumental in hazardous forest fuels reduction, wildlife habitat improvement and watershed protection. While fire managers have been working to confine the Miller Fire to as small a footprint as possible, both the Volunteer and Wilbur fires have been strategically managed to move safely and slowly across the landscape to help improve forest health. The Coconino NF is working with partners to restore healthy, resilient landscapes, and fire is a natural part of that process. Healthy ecosystems are less vulnerable to extreme wildfires that can…
Verde Valley News – Camp Verde Community Library is offering a 6-week session of basic computer and technology classes and two 3-week supplemental classes focusing specifically on Microsoft Word & Excel. The basic classes take place on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, starting on Saturday, June 10th and ending on Saturday, July 15th. Classes will be taught using the Digital Learn platform. You may use one of our laptops or bring your own. Registration for classes is encouraged, as there are only 15 library laptops available for use. You may register for the classes on the Library Events Calendar…
… a long and productive day working on a series of photos for a job … also a day to try out some new techniques utilizing new tools in Photoshop. The photo above is from last weeks feeding frenzy at Lake Pleasant and shows three Great Blue Herons as they depart an area of intense fishing as the fish had evidently moved on or simply dove to safe levels beneath the surface of the lake. All in all the herons, egrets, cormorants and grebes did pretty well … so did the photographers! The image below is the product of some…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Starling Girl” showing June 9-14 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Seventeen-year-old Jem Starling (Eliza Scanlen) struggles to define her place within her fundamentalist Christian community in rural Kentucky. Even her greatest joy of dancing with the church group is tempered by worry that her actions are sinful and she is caught between a burgeoning awareness of her own sexuality and her religious devotion. With the return of Owen, an enigmatic youth pastor, Jem soon finds herself attracted to…
Sedona News – Over the weekend of October 7-8, 2023, the 32nd Annual Sedona Arts Festival will showcase a diverse lineup of more than 100 juried artists from across the country. Held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona, this renowned fine art festival will also feature live music, raffle prizes, food, and a beer and wine garden – all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sedona’s red rocks. The festival will run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.…
Sedona, AZ — Sedona, Arizona is known throughout the world, for its first-class spas and healing centers. One such haven for holistic and therapeutic massage therapies, beautification, and cutting-edge health related technologies, is NAMTI Spa in Sedona. A must experience for loyal locals and visitors alike, this spa has grown over the years to become one of the Red Rock Country’s top centers for health and rejuvenation. Offering massage that includes Couples Massage, Body & “Sole” Massage, Foot Relief Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, including Ayurveda, Medi-Spa Facials, Acupuncture, Energy Healing, Wax & Tint, a Beauty Salon and…