… there was the Day of the Jackal, and today was the Day of the Osprey! We saw five of them this morning and thanks to our doing the hunting from a boat we got very close to three of them today. Threats to wildlife come from the ground (or air) and thus when you are on the water and utilize good hunting and approach techniques you can get very close to wildlife. The portrait of the Osprey above was taken from about ten feet, maybe a little less as we silently approached him on his perch, a dead tree…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with award-winning surround sound composer and producer Koz Mraz for Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” in 5.1 Surround Sound on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Everyone has experienced 5.1 surround in movie theaters, but hearing Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” mixed specifically for six speakers is simply astounding. Mixed by Alan Parsons himself (the original engineer on Dark Side of the Moon) listeners are immersed in this lavish ever-evolving sonic landscapes that only…
Sedona News – On Monday, November 7th, 2022, the Sedona Heritage Museum was delighted to welcome Jean Schlegal as the 10,000th visitor of 2022! Jean hails from Gilbertsville, PA, which is a town about 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia. She traveled to Sedona with friends who were vacationing at a local timeshare. The trio of ladies decided to visit the Museum based on a recommendation from a nephew’s girlfriend whose ancestors lived near Sedona. In addition to being excited about visiting the museum and learning about Sedona’s early settlers, the three friends were looking forward to visiting the Chapel of the Holy…
Verde Valley News – Join authors Dawn Bogar and Heather Molans in Camp Verde Community Library’s Terracotta Room at 1:00 & 3:00 pm on Tuesday, November 15th for author talks. Dawn Bogar will be discussing and presenting her book, The ABC’s of Self from 1:00-2:00 pm. Dawn Bogar is from Florida and currently on an RV adventure. She has worked in the field of Occupational Therapy for many years and is also a Massage Therapist. The ABC’s of Self is a book she wrote as she discovered the importance of having a healthy and loving relationship with oneself. It is a book for all ages…
Producer Camilla Ross has announced that the Emerson Theater Collaborative (in the Collective Sedona, Village of Oak Creek) will present F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved classic, The Great Gatsby by Joe Landry. The playwright’s spirited adaptation developed for the stage (with a musical score by Kevin Connors) brings the iconic novel to life, with a group of local actors presenting The Great Gatsby as a live radio station broadcast, punctuated by World War II-era commercials. Directed by Ashley Adelman and presented through special arrangement by Playscripts, this production tells the story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and…
Sedona News – From Bach to the Beatles and barn-burners to ballads, audiences delight when world-renowned fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith returns with his solo concert to Sedona by popular demand. There will be one show on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. Having witnessed one of his live performances, fellow musicians and music lovers alike sing hymns of praise about Richard Smith. With fretboard fireworks and lyrical endeavors, he will melt your heartstrings, make your toes tap and your jaws hang open. Richard’s ever-growing repertoire comprises a wide…
… flight … it has intrigued me all of my life … I suppose walking, swimming and other means of propulsion and travel should capture my imagination like flight, but that is not the case … the ability to spread wings, take off and travel is a daily marvel to me and explains in part why I spend so much time trying to get the perfect shots of birds in flight … perched too. I got the shot of the Osprey at the top of this missive this morning down at Bubbling Ponds as it circled about 100′ above the…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with SedonaKind to present the encore of the multiple award-winning film “The Kindness of Strangers” on Sunday, Nov. 13 as part of the Sedona Kindness Day celebration. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The ticket price is a donation of $10 with proceeds to benefit the charity work and projects of SedonaKind. Zoe Kazan and Bill Nighy lead a stellar cast in the moving and inspiring film “The Kindness of Strangers” — the story of people whose lives…
Yavapai County News – Yavapai County Recorder, Michelle M. Burchill would like to announce that tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, is Election Day… “Let Your Voice Be Heard – Vote”. All registered voters are eligible to vote in the 2022 General Election. Emergency Voting is available today Monday, November 7, 2022, at the Yavapai County Recorder’s Offices 1015 Fair St., Prescott and 10 S. 6th St., Cottonwood through 5pm. Vote Centers will be open tomorrow from 6AM – 7PM. Visit www.yavapaivotes.gov for location information and identification requirements. DO NOT MAIL your voted ballot as your ballot will not arrive in…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona AZ News: So, here we are. The moment we have all been waiting for. The final call in the mayoral battle between Scott Jablow and Samaire Armstrong. Both contestants have put up a great fight in reaching their goal and now it’s up to the voters to decide who will sit on the coveted seat as Sedona’s next mayor. Jablow ran on his past record of service to the community, citing the accomplishments the council has achieved over the course of his tenure as council member and vice-mayor. Armstrong ran on citing a need for fresh…
Sedona News – Enjoy great shopping at the art show, lunch, dinner, and happy hour at the Stagecoach Country Roadhouse. This event is sponsored by the Wild Thyme Restaurant Group, the newest restaurant to West Sedona known as the Stagecoach Country Roadhouse located at 1405 West Highway 89A. Beautiful patio dining on the lower and upper-level patios with red rock views. Totally remodeled with a western theme, private dining for special events, live music, and mechanical bull riding. The newest entertainment hub with a separate bar area featuring large screen televisions, live entertainment, karaoke and much more along with a…
Sedona News – The National Theatre of London continues its new season with its acclaimed new production of “The Seagull” showing in Sedona on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Anton Chekhov’s tale of love and loneliness. A young woman is desperate for fame and a way out. A young man is pining after the woman of his dreams. A successful writer longs for a sense of achievement. An…
Verde Valley News – Music in the Stacks returns on Thursday, November 10th 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. November’s concert features the following talented musicians: Jo Berger, Ryan Biter, and Joe Clyne. Singer-songwriter Jo Berger grew up in Colorado with a strong love for the land. Learning guitar and flute, she loved the old-time music of the West and the folk music of the 60s. She was introduced to the wonderful melodies and lyrics of jazz which…
Sedona AZ News: Scottsdale, Arizona, has enacted new short-term rental laws that can and will soon affect short-term rentals in Sedona. For short-term rental property owners in Sedona, it is vital to understand what’s coming down the pike for them when the city follows suit with what Scottsdale has done. Here below is a video explaining the new laws and how they will affect us all in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGoHleqYzjE In short, Scottsdale will require short-term rental property operators to obtain and maintain a local license, conduct sex offender background checks on booking guests, carry liability insurance and provide neighbor notification,…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “All That Breathes” showing Nov. 11-17 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “All That Breathes” is the first film to win the Best Documentary Award at both the Sundance and the Cannes Film Festivals. Critics and audiences around the world are raving about it. In one of the world’s most populated cities, two brothers — Nadeem and Mohammad — devote their lives to the quixotic effort of protecting the black kite, a majestic bird of prey essential to the ecosystem of New Delhi now…