Sedona News – The 2022 Coconino County Spelling Bee, hosted by the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools and Education Service Agency, will take place on Saturday, February 5, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mini Auditorium at Coconino High School, 2801 N. Izabel St, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004. To promote safety, the following practices will be observed throughout the duration of the Spelling Bee: -Only two (2) guests per participant will be admitted. -All participants and guests will need to maintain a social distance of six (6) feet. Seating will be spaced accordingly. -Masks are required for all guests. Participants (spellers) will…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe in hosting “New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization” on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The concert-documentary film “New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization” — part of the Official Selection of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival — is the final performance in Athens of Bill Murray and Jan Vogler’s performance on their European Tour. On a glorious Greek evening, screen legend Bill Murray and world-renowned cellist Jan Vogler rock the Acropolis with a timeless mix of…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory It’s foggy here in the Northwest today. What a great analogy for life — fog that is. We see through a fog of beliefs, wading deeper into the fog bank with every, ‘yes, that’s it!’ we take in. Once we accustom ourselves to thriving on the merciless fog, it is nearly impossible to stop, to quit inhaling the self-replicating particles. Each one’s fog bank is a bit different. Some are filled with the false joy of certainty, others with the density of doubt but they are all made of the same stuff, the illusion of something…
Sedona News – The Sedona Police Department launched a traffic enforcement effort with support from an Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant totaling $2,000. The grant pays overtime to enforce and participate in driving under the influence (DUI) programming. Approximately one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the U.S. involve drunk drivers. In 2020, 226 people were killed in DUI crashes in Arizona, and in 2021 in Sedona, the police department made 57 DUI arrests, up 24% compared to 2020. For more information on the Sedona Police Department and its vision of selfless service for all, visit www.sedonaaz.gov/pd. For…
Sedona News – Yavapai County Elections Director, Lynn Constabile would like to announce that County and Precinct Committeemen candidate packets with official signature requirements are now available for download on our website: www.yavapaiaz.gov/govote/forms. Candidates may turn in their nomination petitions and paperwork between March 5, 2022 and April 4, 2022 during regular county business hours at the Elections Office, 1015 Fair St., Room 228, Prescott, AZ 86305. Filings cannot be accepted at Yavapai County’s Cottonwood Annex building. Additional information is available in the candidate packets.
Sedona News – The Sedona Historical Society announces that tickets remain for their screening of vintage western film, ‘Pony Soldier’, on Sunday, February 6 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The film starring Hollywood matinee idol Tyrone Power was made in Sedona 70 years ago. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. The program includes a pre-film discussion with behind-the-scenes stories about how the studio disguised Sedona’s red rock to double as the Canadian Rockies, and other back stories. After the film, Anthony Numkena, the child co-star from the film, will join emcee John Conway on stage to share his memories of…
Camp Verde News – No-cost tax preparation and e-filing services for taxpayers of all ages by AARP Tax-Aide IRS-certified volunteers will be at Camp Verde Community Library again this year throughout the 2022 tax season. This year, tax assistance is available by appointment only. You must stop by the PC Helpdesk to pick up an AARP Taxpayer Packet and sign up to be contacted to schedule an appointment. All forms in the AARP Taxpaer packet and all necessary requested documents must be filled out, signed and brought to the first appointment. A short interview will take place and then you…
Sedona News – It goes without saying that it’s all about love in February, but the owners of Rowe Fine Art Gallery take it one step further by also dedicating the month to appreciation, both to their clients and artists. “We love our artists, and we are so grateful that they feel such a connection with the people who are purchasing their art and appreciating their talent,” says Monica Rowe. “Last year was a wonderful year for our gallery and our artists, which just validates their efforts and the passion they put into their work.” On Friday, February 4, from…
… a look back at some photos from years ago. I normally process and send out about 400 photos per year in these emails and for the most part I use recent photos within a week or so of when I shoot them … also I do not always send out the best because I frequently just pick the first photo I see and like in a shoot of several hundred shots, never to return to that folder as new shots are coming in rapidly. I take somewhere in the neighborhood of 40,000 or more shots in a year, delete…
Sedona News – The Mary D. Fisher Theatre presents “Songs From My Red Suitcase,” a live multimedia one-woman show, featuring Ingrid Hagelberg “Vismaya” on Saturday, Jan. 29th at 7PM. Ingrid presented her one-woman show seven years ago at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, but this show, will share new songs and stories from her recent adventures as an international jazz/cabaret artist. Many years ago, Ingrid, a native Swede, came to the U.S. from Europe, with dreams of becoming a singer and performer. Prior to owning her red suitcase, she traveled lightly, arriving at LAX with her backpack stuffed with high…
Sedona News – Monday at the Museum will feature a class on prehistoric cordage on January 31, from 11 am – 1 pm. This demonstration is presented by Al Cornell and will include archaeological information on the 50,000 year history of the production and use of cordage by our ancient ancestors. Included will be a hands-on cordage making opportunity for the attendees, concentrating on how Cordage was produced in the prehistoric Southwest. This demonstration will be held outdoors. “Monday at the Museum” is a workshop/demonstration held every Monday from September through May. The Museum is always looking for participants who…
Sedona News – As part of the State Route (SR) 179 Sewer Main Replacement Project: Phase 2, the city of Sedona and their contractor, Standard Construction Company, will begin night work on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, to perform work that cannot be performed during the day without major traffic implications. Traffic control set-up will begin at 8 p.m., with lane closures lasting from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, and then pause, until resuming night work again throughout the week of Jan. 24, 2022. It is possible there will also be day work continuing throughout this…
… another amazing day and for a change I decided to post photos of a couple of my favorite centerfolds … every publication needs an occasional centerfold to garner and keep interest in the publication … articles don’t always do the trick. So here is some eye candy for you … I have no idea if they are male or female, but I do know that they are beautiful birds. A Red Tail Hawk takes the number one spot above and a very beautiful Great Blue Heron is showing off below. The birds are very much at ease as they…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Jan. 30 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Jewels” — a brand new production — from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 1:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Emeralds for the elegance and sophistication of Paris, rubies for the speed and modernity of New York, and diamonds for an imperial St. Petersburg. Three sparkling scenes accompanied by the music of three essential composers, feature the styles of the three dance schools that have contributed to making…
By Carson Ralston Sedona News – Join us on Thursday, January 27th from 5:30-7:00 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room for our next free Music in the Stacks Special Concert Series with Gary Simpkins and Loose Change. Music in the Stacks Special Concert Series is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There will be one band or solo artist that plays for the duration of the concert with a different artist playing each month, on the 4th Thursday. January’s concert features the return of local favorites Gary Simpkins & Loose Change. …