Gala performance from Dublin’s 3Arena debuts on the big screen to celebrate 25 yearsSedona AZ (March 7, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the “Riverdance” 25th Anniversary show from Dublin’s 3Arena. There will be two shows on Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The new 25th Anniversary show catapults “Riverdance” into the 21st century and will completely immerse you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance.Twenty-five years ago, seven minutes changed the face of Irish dancing forever. The…
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Cottonwood AZ (March 7, 2021) – Friends of the Verde River is pleased to announce that the 21st Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival will be held from April 22-25 and will offer virtual and in-person birding opportunities. Early bird registration opens up March 5, with general registration opening on March 8. You can qualify for early bird registration with a donation of $50 to Friends of the Verde River. Early birds will have the first look and opportunity to register for new field trips and birding workshops.
By Rabbi Alicia MagalJewish Community of Sedona and the Verde ValleySedona AZ (March 7, 2021) – The Social Action Committee, Cultural Committee and the Adult Jewish Education Committee of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley (JCSVV) are proud to share the following program with our members and extended community. As Americans, unless part of the Native American tribes, we can find our heritage in immigration from another country or continent. Our program on March 21, 2021 on Zoom at 3 PM MST will review the history of immigration from Biblical documentation presented by Rabbi Alicia Magal of the JCSVV…
Week of activities seeks to increase advocacy for the protection of groundwaterWesterville OH (March 7, 2021) The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) and The Groundwater Foundation (GF) have announced that National Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW) will take place March 7-13.An annual observance established in 1999 to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater, the event is also a platform to encourage yearly water well testing and well maintenance, and the promotion of policies impacting groundwater quality and supply.
By Ted Grussing… another fun day on the lake and I want to share this neat photo of a Double Crested Cormorant which is just getting his breeding plumage … the white tufts on either side of his head. Life has remained normal for them … has it ever changed? Life does go on for all … until it doesn’t.
Heart-warming comedy drama takes you on a road trip across Ireland at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 5, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere “The Last Right” showing March 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Brian Cox and Colm Meaney join a talented young cast in “The Last Right” — a poignant and heart-warming comedy drama that takes us on the road across Ireland as two brothers and a woman they’ve only just met come together to fulfill a stranger’s last wish.New York-based Daniel Murphy wakes on a flight home to Ireland…
Cottonwood AZ (March 5, 2021) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating Richard Jason Lyerla, 35. Lyerla ran from deputies as they were attempting to arrest him during a traffic stop that took place in the Cottonwood area on March 3rd.Deputies pulled over the driver of the car Lyerla was in for driving without a license plate. Lyerla, a passenger, was acting extremely nervous and gave deputies a false name and date of birth. While speaking with deputies, Lyerla told them he was nervous because he had an open alcohol container inside the car.…
Cottonwood AZ (March 5, 2021) – Friends of the Verde River is pleased to present the virtual Verde River Runoff, March 20-30. In celebration of Friends of the Verde Rivers’ 10th birthday, the event will last for 10-days and cost only $10 to register.Ten years ago, a volunteer group of river stewards, who had been focused on restoring the habitat along the Verde River Greenway since 2007, was successfully established as a 501(c)3 and became independent of the Arizona State Parks Foundation. Over the last decade, Friends has grown substantially to a dedicated staff of 10, a volunteer core of 300,…
High-intensity state outreach brings COVID-19 campaign to underserved populationspPhoenix AZ (March 5, 2021) – Arizona has administered its 2 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine as the state and local partners work to get the currently limited supply into arms as quickly as possible, including highly targeted efforts in underserved areas. As of this morning, 2,016,512 doses had been administered to 1,312,951 individuals, including 711,074 who have received both doses. “This is certainly a milestone, but there is plenty of work ahead and millions more Arizonans in need of vaccination,” said Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. “We…
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(March 5, 2021)We have read posts claiming it cures the virus attack but the CDC remains inconclusive while Dr. Fauci is opposed to its use.. All of which leaves the reader in confusion.Those claiming it cures include many locals who have no medical credentials. Also included as a proponent is Donald Trump a proven liar , so his remarks belong in the toilet. Major medical authorities are likewise split in their opinions for curing the attack. Those agencies favoring the drug cite research programs offering only conclusions but no factual data to support the claim.
By Ted Grussing… What a fun day on the lake today and back down very earl;y in the morning for another one. Got a lot of eagle shots this morning as well as an assortment of waterfowl and wild donkeys, and some fine blue heron shots of which this one is my favorite. At first he took off heading up the lake from us then wheeled and came by with a real attitude on display. The wing position is one of my favorites and shots where the bird is more or less coming at you are the best.
Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby and Casey Affleck star in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 4, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “The World To Come” showing March 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The World To Come” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Casey Affleck and Christopher Abbott.In this frontier romance framed by the four seasons and set against the backdrop of rugged terrain, Abigail (Katherine Waterston), a farmer’s wife, and her new neighbor Tallie (Vanessa Kirby) find themselves powerfully, irrevocably…
“Oh, Danny Boy,The pipes the pipes are streamin’…”Prescott AZ (March 4, 2021) – No one is thrilled about the prospect of a pandemically-restricted St. Patrick’s Day. But when winter recedes and your Celtic roots come calling, Yavapai College Performing Arts Center has tonic for your soul. Rhythm of the Dance – that rousing, vibrant Irish origin story told in dance and song – returns for a live-streamed encore performance, March 6 – 20 on the YCPAC website. (www.ycpac.com)Created and staged by the National Dance Company of Ireland, Rhythm of the Dance is a two-hour dance and music extravaganza, reliving the…
Sedona AZ (March 4, 2021) – Dr. Sharon Megdal, Director of the Water Resources Research Center at the University of Arizona, will speak on complex water issues in our region and efforts to address them on Monday, March 22, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM via ZOOM. She notes, “These problems are too big for easily identifiable and/or ‘standard’ solutions and may reflect underlying societal or political issues. There are often differing viewpoints as to the causes and/or potential pathways to mitigating the challenges.” Co-sponsors for this event include OLLI at Yavapai College, Friends of the Verde River, Keep Sedona Beautiful,…
By Ted Grussing… the check list says that after rotation and whilst climbing out you retract the gear … gear up! The plan then is to leave them up and when landing extend the gear and have the landing devices deployed when you return to mother earth or if amphibian make sure you are landing on floats or the hull and not extend the wheels. In the real world an occasional pilot doesn’t check this off and you see some interesting skids down the runway, or if wheels down in a seaplane an abrupt and dangerous sudden halt and flip.