By Ted Grussing … I was going through some soaring albums this afternoon and came upon these photos that I shot while running the western ridge at the San Francisco Peaks utilizing orographic lift on the windward side of the mountain … the wind hits the mountain and is deflected upwards … flying in this air mass provides lift and on a good day you can fly back and forth in front of the mountain for a long time. I was at 12, 379 feet MSL (Mean Sea Level) in the first photo as I began the run, flying roughly…
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Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore events Sedona AZ (October 6, 2021) – The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is honored to continue to be the home for the Met Live Opera programs for the 2021-2022 season, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The season will officially kick off with Modest Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov” on Saturday, Oct. 9. There will be one show at 10 a.m. — a live simulcast as it is happening at the Met! Plan to come early as Russell Fox will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before the…
Sedona AZ (October 6, 2021) – Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Sedona Police Department will offer public fingerprinting again, with Oct. 13, 2021 being the first day this service will resume. The service will be offered at the Sedona Police Department at 102 Roadrunner Dr. Those seeking finger printing services will not need an appointment. All customers with be served on a first come, first served basis. The cost for fingerprinting is $7.50. Payment must be in exact cash or personal check. Credit card payment will not be accepted at this time.
Sedona AZ (October 6, 2021) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a sale of Mata Ortiz pottery on Thursday, October 14 and Friday October 15 at the Museum. Thursday from 4-6 p.m. will be a preview and pre-sale, limited to the first 50 RSVPs. These guests will be treated with wine and cheese and a chance for intimate one-on-one time with the artist. RSVPs are appreciated for this event for Museum planners. Please leave your RSVP at 928-282-7038.
Sedona AZ (October 6, 2021) – Professional portrait photographer Gary Glenn will present at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 25th, at the Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30. Due to Covid-19 concerns about safety practices for indoor events, all attendees are required to wear masks. The Sedona Creative Life Center venue will allow for social distancing and we will not serve refreshments to further mitigate risk. Anyone can take a picture, but no one can capture character, personality and tell a person’s story like…
By Craig Swanson Keep Sedona Beautiful Sedona AZ (October 6, 2021) – KSB honors businesses, organizations and individuals in the Greater Sedona Area who have helped to fulfill our mission. Over the past 50 years, we have given out more than 500 awards in various categories including landscaping, architecture, signage, dark sky lighting, education environmental stewardship, cultural heritage, sustainability and community service.
By Ted Grussing … a few years ago I was out on the deck with One and an adult bobcat decided to come up and pay us a visit … One did not charge the bobcat and I sat down on the gravel about ten feet from her. She had been sitting and got up and walked to within six feet of me and sat down again and was staring me down … I had a little conversation with her whilst firing off dozens of shots and after a minute or so decided to make myself bigger and stood up…
World-renowned funnyman and filmmaker featured In festival’s “Men In Hollywood” series Sedona AZ (October 5, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown” on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown” is the third film in an eight-week tribute to “Men in Hollywood” series featuring a different male celebrity each week. Since the early days, Jerry Lewis – in the line of Chaplin, Keaton and Laurel – had the masses laughing with his visual gags, pantomime…
Cottonwood AZ (October 5, 2021) – Old Town Center for the Arts presents a multi-media event featuring the Electric Harp Guitar Group with special guest aerialist Taylor Marie on Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 PM. The Electric Harp Guitar Group (Ehgg) is visionary guitarists William Eaton, Anthony Mazzella, and Fitzhugh Jenkins who will perform on their unique hand-crafted electric harp guitars, 6 string guitars and double neck harp synthesizer guitar.
By Ted Grussing … this shot reminded me of the comic style knuckle dragger mobster seen in old movies … but the Osprey is really a finely tuned killing machine, helping keep fish populations in check along with many other raptors, birds, coyotes and most of all man. Just check those talons out … to learn more about Ospreys click here.
The warmhearted story of Polish immigrant and mathematician Stan Ulam Sedona AZ (October 4, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the heartwarming new film “Adventures of a Mathematician” showing Oct. 8-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Adventures of a Mathematician” tells the warmhearted story of Polish immigrant and mathematician Stan Ulam, who moved to the U.S. in the 1930s. Stan deals with the difficult losses of family and friends all while helping to create the hydrogen bomb and the first computer. The film is based on the autobiography “Adventures…
Sedona AZ (October 4, 2021) – “Voices from the Grave” pioneer cemetery walk is back this Fall in Sedona, and will once again provide a fascinating, outdoor theatrical program with costumed ‘spirits’, history and fun, along with some new ‘seraph’ surprises. On Friday and Saturday, October 29 and 30, a limited number of ticket holders will be going back in time to meet pioneers who lived and worked in Red Rock country, and who experienced triumph and tragedy trying to carve out a life and adventure in this place we call Sedona.
Sedona AZ (October 4, 2021) – On Wednesday October 13 at 5:00 PM, Janie Agyagos, Wildlife Biologist for the Red Rock Ranger District, will speak on “Special Status Species in the Verde Valley.” To join this webinar on Oct 13, CLICK ON THIS LINK. The webinar Passcode is: 102021
Flagstaff AZ (October 4, 2021) – Deirdre R. Meldrum, a visionary innovator in science and technology, is the new chair of the Health First Foundation Northern Arizona board of directors. She accepted the position after serving as vice chair since the foundation’s establishment in 2016. Distinguished Professor of Biosignatures Discovery at Arizona State University, Meldrum is director of the Center for Biosignatures Discovery Automation and a tenured full professor of electrical engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. For her significant achievements in healthcare technology, Meldrum earned the title of fellow in the National Academy of Inventors. She has…
Cottonwood AZ (October 4, 2021) – This historic building was once located in the Town of Clemenceau, now known as Cottonwood, AZ. It is the beginning location of the new and exciting Creepy Cottonwood and Beyond free history tour event at the Clemenceau Heritage Museum on Friday’s and Saturday’s in October, from 3:00-5:00pm. Seven ‘stations’ throughout the museum property are open for free creepy, family-friendly activities. Come in costume! Reserve your tour time at creepycottonwood@gmail.com.