Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival presents “Spectacular Sedona” featuring the photography of Brent Jones on Thursday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. In this live presentation about the beauty, majesty and mystery of Sedona, award-winning photographer, Brent Jones, takes you on an unforgettable journey into one of the most beautiful places on earth. Lovingly photographed by Brent for over 20 years, “Spectacular Sedona” blends evocative music with breathtaking photography, video and time lapse imagery, showing the magnificence of Sedona throughout the seasons and in every kind of lighting and weather. During…
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Sedona News – A coalition of over 70 businesses and organizations located throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley have recently joined forces to create the Sedona Verde Valley Marketing Alliance (SVVMA). This new effort of the Sedona Lodging Council is united by a mission to reintroduce Sedona and the greater Verde Valley region as an ideal vacation destination. It is designed to attract visitors to the region during the slower summer months. With a campaign slogan of “Rediscover Sedona,” the SVVMA’s marketing efforts are particularly focused on encouraging high-income individuals from the Phoenix area and Southern California to visit Sedona and the…
…was back down at Lake Pleasant last Friday early morning and got a treat as a Green Heron flew by me near the shore … he was making moving quickly and yesterday early evening I saw the Innovator Spuria Iris’s beginning to bloom, in the backyard and ever so slowly the blooms were unfurling and opening. More shots tonight and for the next several weeks they will be unfurling and in full bloom … probably my favorite flower! A fun weekend and leaving for the lake again at 4AM so need to do a quick wrap of this missive. Always…
Sedona News – Sedona International Film Festival presents the Exhibition on Screen series with “Tokyo Stories”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, May 23 at 4 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Tokyo Stories” is a celebration of one of the world’s most creative, dynamic and fascinating cities. Enjoy a thrilling encounter with one of the world’s great art capitals. Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, “Tokyo Stories” spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography,…
Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum and the Sedona Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will jointly celebrate Armed Forces Day with a Walk of Flags at the Museum on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Walk of Flags will be in place that day during the Museum’s open hours, from 11 am to 3 pm. The Walk honors our nation’s uniformed military service members. Current members of the military as well as veterans are encouraged to visit and take photographs with the Museum and red rock vistas as a background to the flag display. In addition…
Verde Valley News – Camp Verde Community Library’s next free Special Concert Series is Thursday, May 25th from 5:00- 6:30 pm, featuring the band Velvet Buffalo. Singer/Songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Don Whitcher and Gregg Gould will be performing original and cover songs for your enjoyment. Solo and together, they have been a big part of the Verde Valley Music Scene for years. They have been featured artists at The Old Town Center for the Performing Arts. Also, they have been involved as a duo and solo guests at the annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash and Joe Neri’s Blues Festival. They have a varied set…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — One of my favorite pastimes, as many of you know, is putting myself in someone else’s shoes and imagining what I would do if I was. Kinda like asking myself “What would Jesus do” but focusing on politics instead. So then, what would I do if I was in Trump’s shoes or Biden’s shoes as we begin the journey to the White House? I am ignoring DeSantis because basically, he is toast. He voted against Social Security and Medicare and people would have to be exceedingly stupid to support someone who would do that.…
Sedona News – The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is honored to continue to be the home for the Met Live Opera programs for the 2022-2023 season, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The season continues with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” live via simulcast on Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m. and the encore presentation on Wednesday, May 24 at 3 p.m. Plan to come early as John Steinbrunner will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before the LIVE production on Saturday. Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes a major Met debut with a new take on Mozart’s…
Sedona, AZ — Have you heard? Tequila Taco Tuesday is back at Steakhouse89 in West Sedona with music, some of the best tacos you ever had, and legendary Tequila that brings it all together. Steakhouse89 is known for its fabulous steak cuisine and ambiance and is a local favorite. This Tuesday not only will there be fabulous tacos on the menu but free shots of tequila, as samples of the top-of-the-line Tequila choices Steakhouse89 is known for. Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Providing the music for Tequila Taco Tuesday will be none other than Sedona’s Alex Ogburn. Alex…
Sedona News – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “Best of Enemies” showing in Sedona on Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. David Harewood and Zachary Quinto play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s multiple award-winning new drama “Best of Enemies”. In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a…
By Carson Ralston Library Specialist-Adult Programs Verde Valley News – Join us on Thursday, May 18th from 5:00-6:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room for a special performance by Tim Young. It’s been some years since Tim first picked up the guitar at Mansfield State, in Mansfield, PA until now, having moved from the east coast to the west and the red rocks of Arizona. Mansfield is where Tim earned his B.A. and began writing songs. Graduation with a B.A, in Communications was in June of 1971. Born and raised in Easton, PA, Mansfield was the first in…
Sedona News – Sedona Philosophy, a Sedona-based business that provides walking, hiking, driving and yoga tours with a philosophical twist, is excited to announce its newest offering: a private driving tour of the Grand Canyon. Available for groups of up to five people, this unique tour will allow attendees to experience the beauty and grandeur of the Grand Canyon under the guidance of a trained philosopher. In addition to providing insight into the Canyon’s geological and cultural history, guides will delve into the philosophical perspectives that this iconic wonder of the world has inspired throughout time. “Our Grand Canyon private…
Sedona, AZ — As animal lovers, we always want the best for our furry companions. We take them to the vet, give them nutritious food, and make sure they get plenty of exercise. But have you ever considered reflexology as a way to keep your pets healthy and happy? That’s right, the ancient art of reflexology can be applied to pets, and it’s gaining popularity among pet owners who want to take a holistic approach to their pets’ health. Reflexology is based on the principle that specific points on the feet, hands, and ears correspond to different organs and systems…
By Andrea Kadar — Sedona, AZ — Why are we engaged in politics? One BIG reason is that we must not leave our children and grandchildren a “mess”! Caring for our kids does include supporting good legislation and Godly candidates: it also includes caring deeply for them everyday where they LIVE: social media, peer interactions, cultural “norms” and, their community involvement. Join us next Monday night, May 15, 7 PM, for our monthly ZOOM call wherein we interview a mom who is SUING Snapchat for her child’s overdose from a fentanyl-laced “pain pill”. We will hear her didactic story, discuss…
… there are times when just looking at a photo puts you into a mood or state that evokes strong memories of good times past and likely future and such was the case with the image of the three Cinnamon Teal in flight above … the times in duck blinds before dawn, the decoys set, mist blanketing the water and surrounding trees and a cup of strong black coffee in a tin mug keeping hands warm … or the early morning days on the lake looking for birds as the world slowly wakes from the night … pick your own…