March marks the start of spring, the season of renewal when many people start to refresh their surroundings. That frequently includes bringing in new artwork, like one European couple who discovered Rowe Fine Art Gallery online – then proceeded to travel to Sedona specifically to see painter Jen Farnsworth’s art in real life. They now own five of her oil paintings. Bringing new art into their home, explains the couple, serves two purposes. “First, we enjoy each individual piece of art because of its intrinsic value and its very own message, which add – like the pieces of a mosaic…
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… another beautiful winter day in Sedona, and I’ve been sifting through aerial shots that I have taken and finding many new ones that I like a lot … like the photo above taken over the Colorado Plateau and looking north. The photo was taken just 29 minutes before sunset and the light was filtered through a lot of the atmosphere before getting here … colors were softened and the scene was done in pastels. I was a few miles south of A1 Crater, a famous landmark located just left of center where shadow and light meet. A1 steak sauce…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Chamber Music Sedona for a special presentation of “Viva Maestro!” in celebration of the Chamber Music Season on Thursday, March 2 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel faces the test of a lifetime when social unrest in his Venezuelan homeland challenges his conviction that music has the power to unite, in award-winning writer/director Ted Braun’s emotional affirmation of the resilience of art in a time of political crisis. Dudamel has set the music world afire with his electric and original…
Sedona News – LOVE and CONNECTION: an Evening of Poetry, brings together four Sedona Poets performing their original works at Sedona’s Rumi Tree Art Gallery. These word paintings will inspire and uplift you, and entice you with tales of heart-to-heart connections, divine inspiration, and mystical dives into Love. These members of the Sedona Coyote Poets take great delight in sharing their poetry. Martha Entin and Constance Patrick celebrate the creation of their poetry books: Ocean of Love II, Meditations, and Patterns. They are joined by the brilliant poets Sylvia Somerville and Nancy Ruby, with haikus and eloquent poems that will astonish.…
… got it all in this photo … all the red rocks in Sedona … it is not all that big of an area in total, but once on the ground you are swept up in the beauty, majesty and hugeness of the incredible red rocks that populate the area many of us call home. SR 179 wends its way north through the Village of Oak Creek, between Bell Rock and Castle Rock on the left side, the wilderness area, the Chapel area and finally into Sedona. Center foreground to the right of the highway is the Ranger Station and…
Sedona News – Lynmar Entertainment and Kona-based director David L. Cunningham of the award-winning made-in-Hawai’i indie film, “The Wind & The Reckoning,” has announced screenings for the Sedona International Film Festival in West Sedona, Arizona on Sunday, February 19th at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre at 10:00 a.m., and on Tuesday, February 21st at the Harkins Sedona 6 Theatre at 4:10 p.m. This will be the first time the film has been shown in Arizona state. Last year, the film finished a successful run across the state of Hawai’i with multiple sold-out screenings, and most recently won the Audience Choice Award…
Sedona News – Do you have an interest in weaving, spinning, basket making, dyeing yarns or knitting? If so, come to Monday at the Museum at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild while they practice their art and share their love of fiber arts. Come to watch or bring your spinning wheel and yarns and join in the fun. They would be happy to answer any questions. There is no charge for this demonstration “Mondays at the Museum” is a workshop/…
Verde Valley News – On February 12, 2023, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from a resident in the S. Aspaas neighborhood of Cornville. The caller reported that there was a shooting at the residence, and urgent help was needed from both Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services. Initially, YCSO was notified that one of the occupants inside the residence had been shot. Deputies arrived and attempted to negotiate the surrender of the alleged shooting suspect, but he refused to surrender and took up a position inside the house to prevent an arrest. Knowing there was…
… one of the most remarkable features of our little planet is the Grand Canyon … erosion, faulting and other natural processes have shaped this wonderful part of earth over millions of years. I wonder what it was like when the erosion first began … perhaps just a shallow creek running over the surface? I’m glad that humans were not here at the time because we may have decided that it was not wise to let vast areas of earth be ravaged by the erosion that was taking place … a call to arms to save the planet from permanent…
Sedona News – As part of the Museum’s year-long 2023 celebration of their own milestone of 25 years since opening, they’ll honor Sedona Schnebly, our town’s namesake, by celebrating her 146th birthday on Friday February 24th. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. with birthday cake for visitors until the cake is gone and continues with free admission all day for residents of the Verde Valley who present I.D. proving local residency. Local residents are defined as anyone living in the Verde Valley (Sedona, Cottonwood, Jerome, Clarkdale, McGuireville, Rimrock, Camp Verde, Beaver Creek, Lake Montezuma, Page Springs, Cornville, etc.) and can…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ -What the hell is going on? As of this writing one supposed spy balloon from China and three flying metallic objects the size of small cars have been knocked out of the sky over America. The three mysterious unidentified flying objects have not been identified and no explanation has been given for their existence or how they pierced our radar defenses. Two were shaped like cylinders and the third like an octagon. We are told that they were flying at abut 45,000 feet, save for the one that was shot down over Lake Huron, which…
… even though fog is not an everyday event here. there are those occasions when the golf course turns on the sprinklers prior to golf and they provide a backdrop whilst looking through the pines that gives you the visual effect of fog … such was the case in the image above and what better than to show a fierce predator lurking in the fog, waiting for a good meal to come walking by on the cart path … some things are beyond my control and Katie being the deity that she is, breaks out and stalks the morning walkers…
By Tracey McConnell Community Development Director Verde Valley News – Please join us for an evening of conscious music performed by five women singer–songwriters at Shine Sedona! These passionate musicians will take you through a musical experience, as they creatively express in song, the awareness needed to live a healthy life that is filled with self-love– sharing the obstacles they faced along the way. These talented women have the courage to share the truth of their life challenges and lessons by expressing their authenticity as a creative expression, inspiring and empowering others to amplify their own voice. We want to inspire all women to express their stories…
Sedona News – The Sedona Historical Society (SHS) will host an evening of entertainment and wine tasting on Saturday, March 4 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sedona Heritage Museum. This tasting is in partnership with Page Springs Cellars and the winemakers of ‘Vin de Filles’ wine, a 100% female produced wine. The evening will begin with wine and food under the auspices of hostess, Sedona Schnebly, Sedona’s namesake. Portrayed in character by local entertainer Shondra Jepperson, guests will be introduced to some personal insights into Schnebly’s story, and how she will reconcile her Temperance activism with the…
By Carson Ralston Library Specialist-Adult Programs Verde Valley News – Join us on Thursday, February 23rd from 5:00-6:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room for our next free Music in the Stacks Special Concert Series featuring Joe Clyne and The Motown Revue. If you enjoy the music of the 60’s Motown you will love this group of professional players taking you back in time! Joe Clyne Joe was a big part of the Kansas city music scene for years before moving to the Verde Valley. He has played Motown, Pop, Blues and country and has extensive recording experience. He…