Sedona, AZ — A thriving community is one that welcomes all. Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a recent transplant, or a traveler seeking Sedona’s healing energy, there is a space for you to connect and grow. Community gatherings provide: A Sense of Belonging: Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for spirituality, wellness, and conscious living. Opportunities for Collaboration: Engage with local artisans, healers, and creatives who are actively shaping Sedona’s culture. Expansion of Knowledge: Participate in events that encourage growth—whether through workshops, performances, or mindful discussions. As we work toward figuring out this new world together, we must recognize…
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Winter Wonders Await: The Sedonan’s Latest Edition Unveils Sedona’s Seasonal Magic Sedona, AZ – Sedona’s charm rises to new heights, offering a winter season filled with adventure, indulgence, and inspiration. The latest edition of The Sedonan is now live, giving readers an exclusive look at the most exciting experiences, hidden gems, and must-visit destinations for the season. From thrilling outdoor escapades to cozy culinary delights, this edition captures the essence of Sedona’s winter magic. What’s Inside This Issue? Adventure Awaits – Get your adrenaline fix at the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, where cyclists from around the country take on the…
By the Ghost of George Carlin, guest writer for Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, Az –Hey, folks, let’s talk about something we think we understand—democracy. You know, that thing we love to brag about but barely know how to use. People say, “Your vote counts!” Yeah, sure, but nobody ever follows up with what it counts for. Lemme spell it out for you: when you pull that lever, check that box, or slap that touchscreen, you’re not just picking a guy or gal in a fancy suit—you’re signing up for everything that person stands for. Everything. And you can’t just walk…
Sedona, AZ –The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority (SOCAA) is pleased to announce that Ed Rose, Sedona Airport Manager, will be conducting a series of ‘Meet the Manager’ informational meetings to foster understanding between the Airport, Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, and the greater Verde Valley Community. Members of the community will be able to ask questions, see how the airport benefits the community, and have their concerns heard. The first of these meetings will be held at the Sedona Airport Conference room on Thursday, the 13th of March at 11am. The meetings are to last about an hour, take place…
Sedona, AZ – The wait is over! The 31st season of the Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) officially begins today, promising nine incredible days of world-class cinema, inspiring storytelling, and unforgettable experiences. Running from February 22 through March 2, SIFF 2025 will bring film lovers and filmmakers together in one of the most breathtaking settings in the world—Sedona, Arizona. This year’s festival features an exceptional lineup of films, including powerful dramas, thought-provoking documentaries, laugh-out-loud comedies, and more. “We are thrilled to welcome audiences to another unforgettable season of storytelling on the big screen,” said Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of SIFF. “The Sedona International…
Sedona, AZ — Do you like the rural lifestyle but also love the perks of living in an urban area? Would you like to live on a property in Sedona with enough room for horses and chickens and a fully stocked fish pond? A place that is secluded yet minutes from Sedona’s best dining, hiking, and activities? Add an income-producing guest house, a shared well, RV hookups for your RV, lush gardens, fruit trees, and totally fenced-in 1.16 acres for the ultimate Sedona retreat. Yes, 301 Dream Maker Way is waiting for you! For a bargain price of only $799,000,…
By Charlene Roth Sedona, AZ — Starting a small farm is more than just planting seeds and hoping for a good harvest—it requires strategic planning, hard work, and a deep understanding of the land. Whether you’re looking to grow organic vegetables, raise livestock, or create a specialty farm, turning a small farm into a profitable business takes a mix of passion and practicality. While farming can be a rewarding lifestyle, it also presents challenges that require careful financial management, efficient operations, and strong market strategies. By taking a step-by-step approach, aspiring farmers can lay the foundation for a thriving and…
By David Stephen What is the consciousness of an organism, in instances without pain? If pain is a function that can be conscious or not, what other functions can be conscious, aside from pain—or pleasure? What does it mean that a function is conscious in a moment and not, in another moment? What attributes make functions conscious in an organism? Could those attributes be sought—for functions available in—artificial intelligence or say artificial general intelligence [AGI]—for the possibility of consciousness? Assuming the most common definition for consciousness is subjective experience, what is the function and what is the attribute in a subjective experience?…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona,AZ — Is it just me? Over the last few weeks and months we have seen cargo ships take down bridges, military helicopters smash into commercial jets, military jets fall out of the sky for no apparent reasons, fires burn down communities, floods rampaging everywhere and one disaster after another. Now, we have an aircraft carrier colliding with a huge merchant ship near the Suez Canal making one scratch their head on how two giant ships could possibly crash into each other in a sea that is miles wide. Another thing, inquisitive people out there may wonder,…
On Thursday, February 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Davis Learning Center in Prescott, Az, 12 Arizona mayors will meet to discuss the impact short-term rentals are having in the cities they represent. The mayors, representing Sedona, Cottonwood, Payson, Williams, Winslow, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Page, Prescott and Lake Havasu, will examine community challenges such as keeping, or hiring teachers, First Responders, nurses, and tourism help due to issues associated with houses being turned into short-term rentals. According to the organizers of the forum, named “Mayors Forum for the People,” entire neighborhoods are being converted into Airbnb’s that…
By Dave Steve Could the potential for AI consciousness be expressed as a probability problem? This could involve the sample space of all possible conscious experiences for humans, the joint functions and attributes between humans and AI. Conceptually, consciousness can also be described as the action of attributes on functions. Attributes always act on functions, but it is when they are acted on at some measures that certain functions become experienced. Functions are theorized to be a result of the interactions of the electrical and chemical signals in sets, in clusters of neurons. Attributes are the respective characteristics of electrical…
By Bear Howard Chronicles of Bear Howard In times of crisis, a society’s true character is revealed through its willingness to protect and care for its most vulnerable members. During a February 11 Sedona City Council meeting, the council reviewed and ultimately approved a proposal to redirect $800,000 a state and federal grant to help residents connected to Sedona and the Verde Valley—through employment or other ties—secure housing in the surrounding area. This initiative will provide essential move-in cost support and small rent subsidies, offering much-needed relief in a high-cost housing market. The local chapter of Catholic Charities would manage…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ –Never have I been so happy to be so wrong. I was so sure that Big Pharma and Big Food would derail the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Health and Human Services secretary. I would have bet my bippy that there would be enough Republican lawmakers under the influence of the pharmaceutical and food industries to prevent him from assuming that cabinet post. I guess the lawmakers were more afraid of Trump’s wrath than causing Big Pharma and company, unneeded stress. From the get-go, I’ve been in total agreement with Kennedy, even…
World-renowned virtuoso Pinchas Zukerman, along with cellist Amanda Forsyth and pianist Shai Wosner, will perform an exhilarating season finale concert. Chamber Music Sedona is proud to celebrate the conclusion of a successful 42nd season with a concert by the internationally acclaimed Zukerman Trio on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona, Ariz. 86336. Featuring legendary violinist Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Amanda Forsyth and pianist Shai Wosner, the program will include masterworks by Rachmaninoff, Brahms and Smetana, promising an unforgettable afternoon of musical mastery. With a celebrated career spanning…
By Dave Steve Sedona, AZ –The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is supposed to be fiercest research organization on earth in brain science, given the number of institutes whose works are connected with the brain: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institute on Aging (NIA) and others. Yet, this does not seem to be the case because it is often a refrain that no one knows how the human brain works. If there is no clarity on…