…it was a wonderful trip and as always it is good to be back home. The show went well and I hope to have the link to it soon … then there was the days of shooting and fun with family that followed. Last Thursday it was off to Filoli Gardens in the morning and from there to the Stanford Mall for more flower shooting. For years my daughter has been telling me how beautiful the flowers were at the Stanford Mall and I was about to find out. A constant during my visit was rainfall … along the coast, inland, it didn’t matter…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Blackberry” showing May 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Every era has its visionaries, and “BlackBerry” investigates the brilliance of the individuals that invented the world’s first smartphone. Recounting the Canadian company’s humble yet chaotic rise to market dominance, “BlackBerry” is a darkly comedic telling of the tragic tale of a Canadian company that revolutionized the way we communicate, before swiftly plummeting into obsolescence. It’s 1996, and Mike Lazaridis (Jay Baruchel) and his business partner and best friend Douglas…
Sedona News – Sedona Heritage Museum is proud to announce that volunteers Sue Williams and Janeen Trevillyan won awards from the Museum Association of Arizona (MAA) during the organization’s annual conference on May 1, 2023. Sue Williams was awarded the MAA Community Support Award, which is given annually to an individual, business, or non-profit which has gone above and beyond in their support of a museum. Sue was awarded for her exceptional work in turning the Sedona Heritage Museum Store into a successful commercial operation. Sue put in countless hours tracking sales data and stocking up on what sells. Her…
By GORDON BOND One-third of all groundwater pumped from our aquifer each year is for seasonal landscaping. If we are going to make progress in stabilizing our rapidly declining aquifer, we must substantially reduce the use of groundwater for landscaping. One way to reduce landscape water use is to capture stormwater before it runs down the street where it provides little or no benefit. Relatively simple projects — sometimes termed passive rainwater harvesting — can often be set up by individual homeowners, or by a neighborhood, or by parking lot owners or other property owners. Together, these collective efforts are…
By Carl Jackson, Founder of Sedona.biz Sedona, AZ- Mayor Scott Jablow is proposing a new off-highway vehicle (OHV) safety ordinance that makes it a violation if a motor vehicle is unsafe or is not equipped as required by state or federal motor vehicle standards or is not approved by the manufacturer to be operated on a highway. Sounds reasonable, right? That’s why I was perplexed when I read a recent article entitled “Mayor pushes OHV ‘safety’ ban for Sedona” published by the Red Rock News that characterizes the proposed OHV ordinance as “a back-door ban.” Everyone cares about the safety…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Other People’s Children” showing May 12-18 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. When dedicated high school teacher Rachel (Virginie Efira) falls in love with Ali (Roschdy Zem), it’s not long before she also falls for his 4-year-old daughter Leila. The adolescent giddiness of Rachel and Ali’s late-night rendezvous and secret sleepovers evolves into the familiar warmth of family picnics and after-school pickups. Although she feels like a mother, Rachel is not allowed to forget that Lelia is another woman’s daughter. She begins to long…
Sedona News – Lt. Nick “Colorado” Cain, who is the official state historian of the Arizona Rangers, will speak on the history of the organization at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Thursday, May 11, 2023. The Arizona Rangers existed for a short time in the early 20th Century. With a membership of 26 Rangers, it was their task to “tame the territory.” Though they were disbanded after less than a decade of work, the Arizona Rangers helped to usher in Arizona’s statehood, and inspired countless novels, movies, and even a popular 1950s television show, “26 Men.” The Rangers were reorganized in…
Sedona, AZ — Sedona is not just known for its beautiful landscape, spirituality, great restaurants and things to do. It’s also known for the fabulous musicians who live and perform in the town. These professionals play almost every night of the week in the various venues and restaurants featuring them. But there is a problem here, and that is the way they are paid. To put it bluntly, musicians are probably the most exploited group of professionals in Sedona because for many, they are being paid the same as they were 50 years ago when they first started. I am…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Dealing With Dad” showing May 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. “Dealing With Dad” was a hit at the recent Sedona International Film Festival where it premiered to rave reviews. Tom Huang — the writer/director of “Dealing With Dad” — will be in Sedona to host the first screening on Friday, May 12 and do a live Q&A with the audience after the film. Margaret Chang appears to have the perfect little life as a successful corporate project manager…
Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum is excited to announce its second Community Day of the year on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Throughout the year, the Museum will host four Community Days in celebration of its 25th Anniversary. The Sedona Heritage Museum offers free admission for the day to residents of Sedona and the Verde Valley. Local visitors simply need to say where they live to receive free admission. All Museum guests will enjoy fresh apple cobbler made by the Sedona Community Center. The apple cobbler is a nod to the apple orchard history at Jordan Historical Park where the…
Prescott News – From May 18 through June 20, 2023, the ‘Tis Art Center and Gallery in historic downtown Prescott will present “Journeys in Spirit 2023”: Traditional and Contemporary Native Art. Produced in partnership with the Museum of Indigenous People, with additional support from the City of Prescott and the Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council, this fascinating exhibit will showcase the artwork, culture and stories of a diverse group of Native artists. Attendees will have a chance to meet the artists during Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walk, on May 26 from 5-7 p.m. From the rock paintings and carvings of early…
Sedona News – The Sedona Area Veteran & Community Outreach organization with the support of the City of Sedona will conduct Sedona’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Sedona Military Park located within the Jack Jameson Memorial Sculpture Park, 25 Northview Rd Sedona, AZ Monday May 29th from 0900-0945. Members of the Civil Air Patrol Verde Valley Composite Squadron 205 and the Sedona Police Cadets will participate as well. SAVCO member and retired US Army Colonel Al Cornell will be the Master of Ceremonies with SAVCO Vice President Mark Cary serving as the guest speaker. Tradition will be honored with the presence…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” showing May 12-18 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” — which incorporates documentary, archival and scripted elements — recounts Fox’s extraordinary story in his own words: the improbable tale of an undersized kid from a Canadian army base who rose to the heights of stardom in 1980s Hollywood. The account of Fox’s public life, full of nostalgic thrills and cinematic gloss, unspools alongside his never-before-seen private journey, including the years that followed…
Arizona News – The Coconino National Forest will begin selling 2023 season firewood permits Friday, May 5. Firewood collection begins Saturday, May 6. Purchases can be made over the phone or in-person using check or credit card at any of the below Coconino NF offices: Forest Supervisor’s Office: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (928-527-3600, 1824 S. Thompson St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001) Flagstaff Ranger Station: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (928-526-0866, 5075 N. Hwy 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) Red Rock Ranger Station: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Noon to 4:30…
Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting a special workshop on “The Art of Hand Embroidery” on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 11 am – 12:00 pm. with Margaret Azpeitia-Taylor. This workshop will explore hand embroidery stitches, includes a kit and special gift. This educational workshop is $10 per attendee at the door. Participants need to know how to thread a needle and be able to thread a needle prior to this workshop. if needed to see to thread a hand embroidery needle, bring their own magnifier glasses. RSVP Sedona Heritage Museum to reserve your spot, due to a maximum…