Sedona AZ (November 9, 2021) – Last year the now annual Gratitude Show was offered online. This Thursday November the 18th it will return live (as in 2019 and 2018) in the Chapel at the Patio de la Camilla at Tlaquepaque. With a smaller cast and two performances (one at 6pm and one at 7pm) we provide a comfortable environment for performers and audience alike. ‘The Gratitude Show’ is a heartfelt and varied collection of thoughts considering gratitude including from Billy Collins, Mary Oliver, Carl Dennis, Kurt Vonnegut, and even a little Shakespeare. Readers will also share some short letters expressing thanks including…
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By Ted Grussing … as I continue to go through the shots from the raptor shoot last Wednesday I continue to find gems that I can spend time with. The image above is of Leroy as he is leaving a juniper bush out in the field and flying to another tree via some low level flying over the grass looking for another rabbit. Finley pictured below looks for smaller fare such as grasshoppers or caterpillars. That is the difference between a raptor that weighs in at about 1.5 pounds and one that weighs in at 4 ounces. Same winged killing…
Flagstaff AZ (November 8, 2021) – All Coconino County offices will be closed Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Coconino County honors and celebrates America’s veterans with gratitude. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will conduct business as usual. Records will be open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 928-774-4523 to connect with the non-emergency Dispatch number or to leave a message for one of the administrative offices. Coconino County Health and Human Service (CCHHS) Animal Management will have an officer…
Sedona AZ (November 7, 2021) – It all began on a hike among the red rocks of Sedona. Now, six years and 7000 Kindness Charms later, SedonaKind is celebrating the anniversary of its founding mission: “Encourage acts of kindness, large and small, locally and around the world.” It was five years ago that the City of Sedona proclaimed November 13 as the first Sedona Kindness Day, joining with World Kindness Day celebrations around the globe. The proclamation by the City Council echoes the purpose of SedonaKind to encourage all citizens to “create their own acts of kindness, pay it forward,…
Cottonwood AZ (November 7, 2021) – The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to partner with Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, to present an Evening with Kalie Shorr, Saturday, November 20th at 7:00PM. Born in Maine and now living in Nashville, Shorr arrived on the scene in 2016 with the release of her debut single, “Fight Like A Girl,” and has continued to receive widespread attention across Nashville and beyond ever since. She’s been included in CMT’s “Next Women of Country,” SiriusXM The Highway’s “Highway Find” and Teen Vogue’s “The New Nashville,” while also being named an artist to…
Sound Bites Grill is hosting two great bands this coming weekend that are guaranteed to rock your socks off. On Friday, November 12, from 7 to 10 p.m., Sound Bites Grill features Scandalous Hands, a fusion rock band that rocks The Beatles, Steely Dan, Allman Brothers Band, Led Zeppelin, original tunes and more. Featuring explosive solos and infectious grooves, this is one band you want to see up-close-and-personal — and no better place to see them than on the Sound Bites Celebrity Showroom stage. Their live performances are impeccable, and their coverage of classics is unique and inspiring. Band members include Troy Schilperoort on…
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…
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…