Sedona News: It’s another week of live music at Steakhouse89 featuring some of some of Sedona’s finest performing musicians. On Friday, November 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, November 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., Sedona diva Lyndsay Cross entertains on piano and vocals. She is mellow, smooth, and a pleasure to watch perform. Her repertoire of classics is formidable and expansive. On Saturday, November 13, from 5 to 9 p.m., it’s Sky Conwell (aka Sky Daddy) performing his own special style and interpretation of the classics. Energetic and entertaining, Sky Daddy always puts on a great show…
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Sedona News: On Friday, November 12, the inimitable and exciting performer Sammy Davis graces the Bella Vita Ristorante outside patio stage from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sammy is flamboyant, commanding and a true performer as he delivers one hit after another to a dancing, classic rock loving crowd. He is engaging and never fails to get the audience out of their seats up and dancing. Flashy, classy, Davis rocks every time he performs. Locals love him and know where to go on a Friday night for great food, music and dancing. On Saturday, November 13, the perennial Dan Vega takes…
By Tommy Acosta: The Democrats took one on the chin Election Day, with the final-round KO of Virginia Commonwealth Democrat Terry McAuliffe at the hands of Republican contender Glenn Youngkin, in their gubernatorial championship bout. The people rose up against the perceived totalitarians on school boards across the country and expressed their displeasure by ousting the Democrat. It was a classic people-against-the-rulers fight, and the people won. Egged on by FOX News, parents rallied in a solidly blue state. Voters changed their minds and the challenger scored with enough votes/punches to topple the reigning gubernatorial champion. Although there were contributing…
By Terry Hansen Hales Corners WI (November 6, 2021) “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” — His Holiness the Dalai Lama The Climate Vulnerable Forum is a partnership of countries from places like Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean that are highly threatened by climate impacts. These nations often lack the resources to successfully adapt and rebuild in response to climate hazards. The 48 members, representing 1.2 billion people, are collectively responsible for only 5 percent of global emissions. In a recent Tweet, they make the plea that they’re running out of time and…
Sedona AZ (November 6, 2021) – For the fifth year, SedonaKind and the Sedona International Film Festival are collaborating to bring an amazing film to audience during the Season of Kindness. Mission: Joy, Finding Happiness in Troubled Times is an award-winning documentary about His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu. The light-hearted film shows how the friendship between these two international icons transcends religion. There will be two showings on Sunday, November 14th at 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Tickets are $10, and will support upcoming SedonaKind projects. In their final joint mission, these two self-described “mischievous brothers” give a…
Sedona AZ (November 6, 2021) – On November 10th, The Sedona Women program, “Amazing Vets,” will feature the stories of two remarkable men: John Cornelius and Phong Vu at 10:00 a.m. at the Creative Life Center. John Cornelius’ daughter Cathleen Banister-Marx will tell the story of her father, a WWII vet, who began fundraising for the Prescott VA Medical Center and continued this work until his death just short of his 99th birthday. His annual golf tournament and continuing efforts for veterans brought attention from such notables as Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson and remains a significant source of funding…
Cottonwood AZ (November 6, 2021) – El Valle Artist Association Artist of the Month for October is Valerie Thompson of Clarkdale. She is a native of England where her joy of Watercolor painting first started. Trained with a classic eye for detail she has spent many hours looking for that extra something that keeps her clients coming back for more. Her landscapes and portraits all have her joy of color and the energy of modern watercolor painting that draws your eye to study every detail. Many of her subjects include Western themes and for her winning piece called “Rock &…
Sedona News: The Pray Sedona 2021 “America Unites” Rally is tomorrow, Saturday, the 6th, 10 AM, at Posse Grounds Pavilion, 525 A Posse Grounds Road, Sedona, 86336. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on and pray with other concerned citizens for America. The Sedona United Methodist Church is collecting for a Navajo Christmas and items donated must be delivered to the Church at 110 Indian Cliffs Road, Sedona, 86336, by Nov. 14th. Here is what they need for adults (unwrapped): Tupperware, flashlights with batteries, kitchen and bath towels, combs and brushes, puzzles, men’s work gloves, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, candles and holders, decorative tins with lids, socks all sizes, salt and pepper shakers,…
By Ted Grussing … in a large open field north of Flagstaff and the San Francisco Peaks, Leroy a Harris’s hawk and star performer in Michele’s stable of raptors provided us with incredible shots as he flew over the fields cranking and banking as he changed course in search of … Conditions were perfect for flying and temperatures low enough so that the raptors did not overheat. This was the best outing yet and fun was had by all. The photograph below was taken by my friend Eric of me feeding Leroy part of a rabbit he killed the day…
Sedona AZ (November 4, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “Mass” showing Nov. 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Taut, gripping, and deeply insightful, “Mass” captures the emotionally freighted meeting of two couples whose lives have been sundered by the same tragic event. Years after an unspeakable tragedy tore their lives apart, two sets of parents (Reed Birney & Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs & Martha Plimpton) agree to talk privately in an attempt to move forward. “Mass” thoughtfully examines their journey of grief, anger, and…
Sedona News: The Sedona International City of Peace is heading into our 10th year in 2022! An amazing decade filled with connection, expansion, and accomplishment! The International Cities of Peace organization is restructuring, improving, and setting a goal to grow from 350 to 1000 Cities of Peace worldwide by 2025! Just within the last few months, several Arizona cities like Peoria, Prescott, Mesa, Cottonwood, and Flagstaff are at different stages of becoming International Cities of Peace. We are always striving to create ways to unify us, illuminate all perspectives, dissolve divides, and seek shared solutions that create peace within ourselves,…
Sedona AZ (November 4, 2021) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will feature a chair caning demonstration on November 15th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Dale Compton will demonstrate the steps for hand caning a traditional chair seat, a hobby that requires time and patience, but very few tools. Dale has been hand caning chairs as a hobby for eighteen years and has caned nearly 50 chairs. He obtains the chairs from flea markets, garage sales and friends, often as derelicts in poor condition. He then repairs, rebuilds and refinishes the chairs prior to caning so that the final product…
Sedona AZ (November 4, 2021) – Argentine Tango Night with Dana on Mondays, Nov. 1 through Nov. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m. In this beginner level series, Dana De Luz will teach the proper hold and energy of Argentine tango, as well as give you a small series of movements to practice with the music. Each class will be followed by a 30-minute practica (tango practice with other students). Dana will also teach the basics of etiquette for a Milonga (Argentine tango social dance). Because Argentine tango is such a close dance masks will be required, hand sanitizer is available, and vaccinations…
Sedona AZ (November 3, 2021) – The city of Sedona will conduct its 2022 primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, and its general election, if necessary, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. If a candidate receives a majority of all the votes cast at the primary election, they will be elected to the office for which they are a candidate, effective the date of the general election. A general election is only required if the offices are not filled at the primary election. The new city council members will be seated between Nov. 22, 2022 and Dec. 13, 2022. The following seats…
Cottonwood AZ (November 2, 2021) – The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to present Four Shillings Short, the husband/wife duo of Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California. Four Shillings Short will perform a special ‘Samhain Concert’ live at OTCA on Saturday, November 13th at 7:00 PM The duo performs Traditional and Original music from the Celtic lands, Medieval & Renaissance Europe, India and the Americas on a fantastic array of instruments (over 30) including Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer, Mandolin, Mandola, Bouzouki, Tinwhistles, Recorders, Medieval and Renaissance Woodwinds, North Indian Sitar, Charango, Bowed Psaltery, Banjo,…