Author: Tommy

Comedy starring Lauren Bacall, Brian Cox and James Fox debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (February 17, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the comedy “All at Sea” showing Feb. 26-March 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“All at Sea” — billed as a wild comedy from the murky depths — stars the late Lauren Bacall (in one of her final film performances), Brian Cox and James Fox.Making waves is all he knows.

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Four or more scholarships to be awarded valued up to $750 each Deadline for applying: April 15, 2021 Sedona AZ (February 17, 2021) The Rotary Club of Sedona Village is proud to announce Student Enrichment Scholarships to be awarded for youth programs this summer. Four or moreScholarships valued up to $750 each will be awarded to students grades 6 through 11 who reside in Sedona and/or are currently attending a Sedona school. The scholarships are for programs that will enrich a student’s abilities and interests whether it be in music, drama, leadership, art, academic, sport or other.

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Sedona AZ (February 17, 2021) – Sedona-area community group Save Bear Mountain is pleased to announce California-based developer AutoCamp has withdrawn its application for a 100-unit “glamping” project at the base of Bear Mountain.“Withdrawal of the AutoCamp proposal is a tremendous win for everyone who cares about protecting the beautiful vistas and unspoiled character of this land,” said Rhoda Pitcher, a Sedona-area resident who formed Save Bear Mountain along with her husband, Charley. “The project was simply never a good fit, most of all because of its 100 fire pits in an area we know is a tinderbox.”

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By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (January 27, 2021) – It’s not just our waistlines that have gotten bigger. In the last half century, we have undergone space inflation. In 1950, the average home provided 292 sq ft per person. By 2014, the average was 1049 sq ft per person. (See how big homes where in the year you were born.) Here are seven tiny home designs that might inspire space saving ideas, regardless of the size of your abode.

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By Ted Grussing… is the beauty of a Mountain Bluebird in flight. I got this shot yesterday morning when I joined a couple of friends at a mostly dry cattle pond off of Beaver Head Flat Road. Mostly the light was pretty good and a lot of Western Bluebirds were coming in to get drinks of water in between foraging for seeds and whatever else they were eating. This little lady had just left her perch on a stick in the pond and was wheeling away to the NW heading out to find some more food.

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Cottonwood AZ (February 15, 2021) – Meet Diane Mueller, a Verde Historical Society board member and volunteer at the Clemenceau Heritage Museum in Cottonwood. Mueller has volunteered at the museum for about 22 years after retiring to the Verde Valley from Morengo, Illinois, following a career as a Special Education Teachers Aid. She currently serves as the volunteer coordinator for the museums greeter desk and gift shop sales personnel.

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Encore starring Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons and more at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (February 15, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “Being Julia” on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Being Julia” features an award-winning all-star cast, including Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon and Shaun Evans.Annette Bening was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her performance in “Being Julia”.

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Cottonwood AZ (February 15, 2021) – Verde Valley Fire District responded to 3 motor vehicle accidents in 13 hours.The first was Feb. 11th at 21:58 hours with 1 vehicle that had driven off the side of Tissaw Rd. with 1 occupant. There was minor damage to the vehicle and the occupant received minor injuries. The patient was transported to VVMC by ambulance for evaluation.

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Sedona AZ (February 15, 2021) – The city of Sedona invites 501(c) organizations to apply for city grants beginning today, Feb. 11, 2021. Applications are due by noon on Thursday, April 29, 2021 with awards finalized in July 2021 by Sedona’s City Council. Grant applications are available for programs, activities or events developed by 501(c) organizations that provide a public service or benefit and are consistent with the city’s funding priorities. Individual grant amounts have typically ranged from $2,000 to $20,000.

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By Tommy Acosta(February 14, 2021)I recently had my pet’s portrait done by a local artist and I was so taken by the emotions encapsulated in that portrait that I asked myself a question — What makes an artist an artist?  Seeking an answer, I decided to write an article on this artist in order to understand what makes an artist tick. Here is his story and his art…Robert Albrecht was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He had exposure to the “arts” and became interested in photography at an early age. At 13, he entered a National Kodak Contest…

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Fine food, wine and comedy come together in Italy in new film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (February 12, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the “Food Club” showing Feb. 19-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Three life-long girlfriends travel to Italy together to attend a cooking course in Puglia, and here they each find the opportunity to reinvent themselves.“Food Club” is a delightful combination of fine food, fine wine and friendship set in a stunning and picturesque Italian backdrop.

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