Fall is here and the music is glowing at Bella Vita Ristorante, hosting dance master Sammy Davis from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26. Bella Vita Ristorante’s outside patio and stage provide the perfect venue for Sammy Davis’s high-octane energy performance. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor Bella Vita offers an exquisite culinary experience that pairs perfectly with the musical feast Sammy has in store for you. Davis is more than just a musician; he’s a storyteller, a soulful crooner, and dancer all rolled into one. Sammy weaves a tapestry of emotions that range from joy…
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SEDONA, Ariz. — The city of Sedona seeks applicants for one expiring seat on the Historic Preservation Commission. This voluntary body consists of five citizens appointed and established by City Council to promote and protect Sedona’s historic character and identity. As an extension of the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, the Sedona Historic Preservation Commission reviews the approval of restoration and improvements to designated historical landmark homes and properties. The Commission’s work is part of a larger statewide and national effort to preserve historic landmarks, which, in Sedona, relates mainly to the city’s pioneer heritage. Applicants must demonstrate experience or…
SEDONA, Ariz. — The city of Sedona seeks applicants for one expiring seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. This voluntary body, established by city council, consists of seven citizens appointed to play a critical role in the city’s planning process. The commission serves as the city council’s advisor on land use, growth and development issues. Commission duties include making recommendations to the city council on Community Plan updates, Land Development Code amendments, property zone changes and subdivision applications. In addition, the commission makes the final decision on conditional use permits and development review applications. Applicants must reside in the…
Sedona, AZ – Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) proudly announces the world premiere of The Dinner, an original play by Ross, and Palumbo, running October 3–5, 2025, at The New Room in Sedona. This compelling new production explores the bonds of female friendship across generations. Five women come together to share stories of love, loss, family, and resilience with younger women, revealing how support, honesty, and connection carry us through life’s challenges. At its heart, The Dinner is about women uplifting women and honoring both their differences and common ground. The production is co-directed by Camilla Ross, award-winning producer, director, playwright,…
Sedona, AZ — Sedona’s vibrant music scene comes alive this Friday, September 19, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Sky Rock Inn, 200 W. S.R. 89A. The stylish Sky Rock Lounge (affectionately known as the Woo Woo Bar) will be the place to be when the fabulous father-and-son duo, Robin and Eric Miller, step in to cover for Sedona’s beloved minstrel, Patrick Ki. The Millers are far more than just a substitute—they’re a musical event in their own right. With decades of experience between them, these consummate musicians captivate audiences with spellbinding virtuosity and seamless harmonies that can stir…
by stevid If humanity does not know what human intelligence is, why doesn’t anyone who cares work on what it is, directly, in the brain? Why hasn’t anyone founded a human intelligence research lab? Sedona, AZ — There is a new [September 12, 2025] guest submission in The Washington Post, AI extremists are peddling science fiction, stating that, “The doomer-zealot axis rests on a false premise: that intelligence is a single, linear, measurable thing that machines can one day surpass. In reality, we cannot define or measure human intelligence with precision. IQ scores, SAT results, diplomas — these are crude proxies…
Sedona, AZ — The Rotary Club of Sedona Village invites the community to the Taste of Sedona Village on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM at The Collective Courtyard. This first-of-its-kind event combines the flavors of local restaurants with family fun, raffles, and tastings—all while raising funds for vital Rotary programs. Tickets are limited to 300 and available online at sedonavillagerotary.org. The “why” behind this celebration is simple: proceeds go directly to supporting Rotary’s many community initiatives, including the Village community garden, programs for veterans, and extensive youth projects such as scholarships and international student exchanges.…
VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Sabrina Webster, MD, has joined the NAH primary care office in Camp Verde. She is accepting patients now in- office. Dr. Webster cares for patients of all ages and performs a variety of in-office procedures. She joins the talented Camp Verde primary care team, including longstanding NAH physician, Steven Taylor, DO, as well as Anjaneyulu Kosaraju, MD, Norma Erivez, FNP, and Rachel Hansen, FNP “We are so pleased to welcome another primary care physician in Verde Valley with the arrival of Dr. Webster,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi,…
SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona’s Sustainability Department, in collaboration with the city’s Tourism Program and U.S. Forest Service, launched a comprehensive heat safety messaging campaign from June through September 2025 to inform both residents and visitors about the risks of outdoor recreational activities during the hot summer months in the Sedona area. Educational messages include tips on preparedness, safety precautions, information on wildfires and monsoons, “Ready, Set, Go!” protocols, and emergency text alerts. The messages were distributed via: The city of Sedona official visitor destination website ScenicSedona.com and social media platforms to reach travelers before they arrive and…
Sedona, AZ — Mountain Modern marked a significant milestone with a successful ribbon cutting ceremony on September 11, 2025, hosted in partnership with the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau. The celebratory event brought together community leaders, local business owners, and residents to officially welcome Mountain Modern to Sedona’s vibrant business landscape. The ceremony featured key community representatives, with Stephanie Orbe, General Manager of Mountain Modern, joined by David Key, President & CEO of the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, and Mayor Scott Jablow representing the City of Sedona. The collaborative effort highlighted the strong…
By Bear Howard If you listen to American media in 2025, you’ll hear a steady drumbeat that colleges don’t educate so much as indoctrinate. After the killing of campus activist Charlie Kirk this week, Fox News guests framed his appeal in exactly those terms: he “recognized ‘indoctrination on college campuses,” a cause his admirers now say they’ll carry on. Fox News. In the same news cycle, Fox ran a story about Texas A&M’s regents demanding an audit of courses after a classroom dispute; a system leader said, bluntly, that “indoctrination [has] no place” in classrooms. Fox News and Newsmax columnists,…
Sedona, AZ — What the hell is going on? It feels like we’re all living inside a surreal film that nobody agreed to be in. Kids shooting each other on the streets. People being killed in churches and classrooms. Political leaders shot to death on stage. Airplanes and helicopters colliding mid-air. Military craft colliding on the open seas. People stabbed to death on commuter trains. People pushed onto the tracks. Genocide in parts of the world. A war of attrition in Europe with no end in sight. Heavily armed soldiers patrolling our neighborhoods. ICE agents and enforcement personnel conducting raids…
Verde Valley, Ariz. – In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, D.A.Ranch Estate Vineyards, a boutique family-owned winery in the heart of the Verde Valley, and Castle Hot Springs, the legendary desert hideaway celebrated on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list, have united to create an unforgettable escape: the Vines & Vistas experience. This one-of-a-kind journey fuses world-class hospitality, the artistry of Arizona winemaking, and the thrill of aerial adventure into a seamless narrative of luxury. “Castle Hot Springs is excited to partner with D.A.Ranch and expand the unique offerings available to our guests,” said Scott McGinty, Director of Marketing at Castle Hot…
VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) will once again be offering $85 mammograms in Sedona and Cottonwood, including 3D digital screening and reading fee, throughout the month of October. “Our goal is to make screening mammograms more attainable for all, regardless of insurance coverage,” said NAH Oncology Service Line Administrator Amy Stapleton. Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare recommend women 40 and older have annual screening mammograms and continue to do so at the advice of their physician. Early detection is the most effective and efficient tool to identify treatment options and…
Sedona, Arizona – On the morning of September 11, 2025, the Sedona Fire District gathered alongside community members and local officials at Fire Station 6 to honor the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. The event served as a solemn reminder of the lives lost, the resilience of the American spirit, and the importance of unity in times of hardship. The ceremony was led by Fire Chief Ed Mezulis, whose heartfelt dedication reflected both the pain of the past and the strength found in remembrance. Chief Mezulis set the tone for the morning with words that reminded those gathered that…