Sedona AZ (November 12, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Unify Sedona: A Rainbow Alliance and PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley to present the premiere of “See You Then” on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in observation of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed annually on November 20th — a day in which we honor and memorialize those who have been murdered because of xenophobia and transphobia. Please join Unify Sedona, PFLAG and the Sedona International Film Festival in honoring our transgender and gender non-conforming siblings. …
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Sedona AZ (November 12, 2021) – Members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild will have their spinning wheels humming for “Monday at the Museum” at the Sedona Heritage Museum on November 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The spinners’ guild was formed over 35 years ago by Mary Pendleton of the Pendleton Weaving studio in Sedona along with a few weavers in the Verde Valley. The guild continues today with some 40 to 50 members actively pursuing Fiber Arts such as weaving, spinning, basket-making, dyeing and knitting. They would be happy to share their art with you, and to…
The City of Cottonwood celebrates the heart of Arizona wine country with the 12th Annual “Walkin’ on Main” on November 13th, 2021. The Verde Valley Wine Consortium, as well as art exhibits, retail vendors, a car show and live music will accompany the charming galleries, shops, and local restaurants of Old Town Cottonwood. Walkin’ on Main features a wine tasting garden courtesy of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, a car show courtesy of the Mingus Union High School Auto Club, and live music throughout the day. This is a free, family-friendly, event for all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp8cRxY0XbM&t=3s “The Verde Valley Wine Consortium…
Sedona/Verde Valley News – More than four years after the initial petition was submitted, today the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) named the Verde Valley an American Viticultural Area (AVA). This esteemed designation identifies the unique geography, topography, soils, and climate of the Verde Valley AVA as a federally recognized grape growing region. Alongside Arizona’s first two AVAs, Sonoita and Willcox, designating the Verde Valley AVA gives vintners the opportunity to describe the specific origin of the grapes used to make their wines to consumers. “I am ecstatic with this TTB announcement,” said Tom Schumacher, president…
By Ted Grussing … I love getting the shots that include the pre launch sequence of creatures with wings and the first second or two of flight. Once they launch they are at flying speed which in the case of a great egret like this is over 20 mph … almost instantly. … that translates into roughly 30 feet per second. By the time you get a two second sequence the bird will be 60 feet or more out from the limb or whatever it launched from. This egret just happened to fly while I was doing a short burst…
Sedona AZ (November 10, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of acclaimed new documentary “Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time” showing Nov. 19-24 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time” is the touching, long-in-the-works film directed by industry masters Robert B. Weide (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Don Argott (The Art of the Steal), tracing the life and career of famed novelist and humorist Kurt Vonnegut, who died in 2007 at age 84. The feature documentary — the first of its kind on Vonnegut — is a deep, immersive…
By Dave Myers Sedona AZ (November 10, 2021) – Here we go for November 2021. Residents of and visitors to the greater Sedona area are invited to attend the November Zoom meeting of the Oak Creek Apples Macintosh User Group (OCAMUG, or OCA, for short). Alan Gore will facilitate a general question-and-answer session. He often covers recent and upcoming trends, as well as bugs and fixes. There is no charge to participate. OCA will continue its monthly virtual/online meeting on the 3rd Saturday of November, Saturday, November 20, 2021, beginning at 10:00AM at the following online address: If you want to attend the meeting by phone, please…
By Ted Grussing … I really couldn’t wait until Friday to try my new 100-500 lens out, so after coffee with a friend this morning I grabbed the camera and headed into town via a stop at Bubbling Ponds in Page Springs to give it a try. As it was mid-day, not much was flying, so I just kept walking the different ponds to see what I could kick up … not much was the answer. So, when I saw a pair of mallards on one of the banks I decided to just walk up on them with the camera…
Sedona AZ (November 10, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join cinemas around the globe for a worldwide theatrical premiere of “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” showing Nov. 17-24 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Join The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” features a new song written and performed by Wilson and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel and Al Jardine. Brian Wilson is,…
Flagstaff AZ (November 10, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore pledged to provide $3.5 million toward Coconino County Flood Control District’s request for federal funding for on-forest watershed restoration measures in the Museum Flood Area. The funds will be used to design and construct watershed restoration measures on Forest Service land between the Museum Fire burn scar and the City of Flagstaff. Watershed restoration measures include restoration and stabilization of alluvial fans and stabilization of channels, which are done to reduce the level of sediment leaving the burn area and impacting the Mt. Elden Estates area…
Camp Verde AZ (November 10, 2021) – Camp Verde Community Library’s next free Special Concert Series is Thursday, November 18th from 5:30-7:00 pm with Reno and Sheila McCormick. Reno and Sheila McCormick have been playing down-to-earth bluegrass, folk, country, and western music together since the 1980s. From Colorado to California to Arizona they have played at festivals, fairs, clubs and gatherings. This duo features flatpicking by Reno on his Martin guitar while Sheila keeps the beat on the bass. Reno sings lead, with Sheila also taking a turn as lead vocalist. Tight vocal harmonies and inventive instrumentals are the hallmarks of these seasoned…
Sedona AZ (November 10, 2021) – Argentine Tango Night with Dana on Mondays 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 are recommended.…
Sunday Brunch is Back at Sound Bites Grill. This time an incredible Buffet. The fun starts Sunday Nov 14th from 10am to 2pm. Sound Bites Grill is a music themed restaurant with incredible panoramic views of the Sedona red rocks, a show room with a guitar gallery and a great group venue. It’s considered one of the top venues in Northern Arizona for hosting live acts of national stature. The restaurant will no longer be offering lunch and dinner on Sundays and the Brunch will take its place for those enjoying lazy, mid-afternoon meals with views. The restaurant will be…
By Ted Grussing … there is beauty, depth and life in abundance within the folds of flowers whether domestic or wild and I have one of each tonight. The Morning Glory above is among my favorites because in the right lighting conditions there seems to be an inner glow that is not connected to outside light sources. I got this shot a few years ago on a rainy morning walk in the neighborhood. There was a large patch of them growing and they provided a great source of beauty for years until the golf course management ripped them all out…
Sedona AZ (November 9, 2021) – It all began ten years ago when a group of women gathered to start making Kindness Charms out of old, broken or discarded jewelry. “The idea was born on a ledge overlooking Dry Creek with a group of hiking friends,” said Sandy Brandvold, SedonaKind founder and Board member. “We wanted to do something, anything to help make the world a kinder place. We took our inspiration from the Ben’s Bells project in Tucson. We decided to make charms with a heart on each, and added the message, Take Me Home and Spread Kindness.” The…