Sedona AZ (August 6, 2021) – The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team has completed the post-fire assessment on the Rafael Fire, and Forest officials on the Coconino and Prescott National Forests have re-evaluated and reduced the Rafael Fire area closure.The area restricted includes all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the boundary starting at the intersection of NFST #70 (Winter Cabin Trail) and the Sycamore Creek centerline, then continuing southwest along the centerline of Sycamore Creek extending ¼ mile out from the centerline on both sides of the creek, terminating at the confluence of Sycamore Creek and Verde…
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Sedona AZ (August 6, 2021) – The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for delays due to daytime lane restrictions on a three-mile stretch of State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon on Monday, Aug. 9, as crews perform maintenance work along the shoulders.Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zone with caution and watch for construction personnel and equipment while the following restrictions are in place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
Sedona AZ (August 6, 2021) – With increased traffic and tourists comes increased trash!Please consider helping to keep Sedona beautiful by joining KSB’s outstanding team of dedicated litter lifters. Available one-mile routes are:
(August 6, 2021) Another week of great live music is coming up at Steakhouse89 in West Sedona.On Friday, August 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. jazz impresario Dave Len Scott, takes the stage. Scott creates the perfect background on trumpet and piano, playing finger-snapping classics for those who enjoy dining and grooving to the mellow sounds of jazz. He is fast becoming a local favorite after settling in Sedona after a lifetime of performance in Las Vegas.On Saturday, August 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. it’s Sky Conwell (aka Sky Daddy) performing his own special style and interpretation of the…
By Ted Grussing… canyon and the beautiful hills, mountains and plains … I seldom take a landscape shot, but whilst traveling out to Sycamore canyon on the ground I saw everything I love about the western part of the United States. I imagined cowboys riding the plains herding their cattle … further up to the right on the side of Casner Mountain is Robbers Roost, a place where outlaws used to hide out. Out of frame on the left up on the side of Mingus Mountain is Jerome, the baddest town of the old west and today a delightful tourist…
Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman star in festival flashback at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 5, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of “Barney’s Version” on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Barney’s Version” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver, Rachelle Lefevre and Bruce Greenwood. Giamatti won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Comedy, and the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup.
Yavapai County AZ (August 5, 2021) – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization that focuses on stopping youth drug use before it starts, has partnered with the Arizona National Guard CounterDrug Task Force to educate parents, guardians, caregivers, and concerned community members on a deadly new trend with teens.
Cottonwood AZ (August 5, 2021) – Celebrate the end of hot August nights by attending a Hawaiian-themed Verde Village Property Owners Association (VVPOA) monthly dinner event on Friday, August 27 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at the VVPOA Clubhouse Main Hall located at 4855 Broken Saddle Drive in Cottonwood. Enjoy a Hawaiian menu of Kalua Pork, Spinach Luau, Hawaiian Fried Rice and for dessert, Hawaiian Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding) prepared by Chef Joe.
Sedona News (August 5, 2021) Sedona is well known for being a cultural and spiritual destination, providing locals and visitors many unique experiences. From August 11th through the 21st, Tibetan Buddhist monks will be visiting Sedona as part of The Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour. During their 11 days in Sedona, the monks will create a sand mandala, offer dharma teachings, empowerments, personal and business blessings, a pet blessing in collaboration with the Humane Society, and offer activities for kids. The tour will begin on Wednesday, August 11th, 8:30 a.m., with prayers for humanity, health and peace at the Sedona…
By Ted Grussing… next up September and then October … my absolute favorite months of the year are almost here. The heat of summer is gone, a slight chill is in the air and the season for rest is upon us and nature is shutting down … maple trees display brilliant reds and the aspens turn yellow and gold. If we are lucky we get some snow to further enhance the beauty of forests turning color.
Romantic drama starring Kelsey Grammer, Anna Friel and Sean Astin debutsSedona AZ (August 4, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new feature “Charming the Hearts of Men” showing Aug. 13-19 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Charming the Hearts of Men” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Kelsey Grammer, Anna Friel, Diane Ladd and Sean Astin.Based on a true story, “Charming the Hearts of Men” is a romantic drama set during the politically charged early 60s where a sophisticated woman, Grace Gordon (Anna Friel) returns to her Southern home…
By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (August 4, 2021) – Are You a Caregiver for Someone? Does someone you love have a hard time reading print material?Join us Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00 am via Zoom to learn how the Arizona Talking Book Library can help you. Find out how to access the many resources provided free by the Talking Book program.Who does the Talking Book Library Serve?
Sedona AZ (August 4, 2021) – Water quality counts taken between 9:45 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021 show E. coli levels at all test sites were below the state and federal water quality E. coli limit of 235 Colony Forming Units (CFU)/100mL of water for recreational swimming. This is believed to be due from the lack of heavy rain in the three days leading up to the test, unlike the weekend prior. The city measured E. coli one last time as an additional precaution after testing on July 24 and July 25, 2021:
By Tommy AcostaSedona News (August 4, 2021) On Sunday, August 15, starting at 7 p.m. famed composer, pianist and Steinway artist Louis Landon plays his farewell concert at Sound Bites Grill in Sedona.With eight years under his belt performing in and around Sedona, writing and recording 41 albums throughout his career of which 35 are solo albums of his own compositions, Landon is finally saying goodbye to Sedona as he heads for more peaceful and greener pastures.“I have so much appreciation for the people and the experience of living in Sedona, said the former New York native who came to Sedona…
By Ted Grussing… the forever dream of man is flight and all around us, creatures take to flight and put on a display of the beautiful form and positions of body and wings that create dreams for us to live out when we close our eyes. I was fortunate to spend the first 1800 hours over a period of 11 years flying pure sailplanes and flying long cross country flights and also aerobatics … the last 1300 hours over the next 12 years in a motorglider and the engine allowed me to concentrate on photography without the necessity of focusing…