Sedona AZ (November 22, 2020) – Shine bright this holiday season after stopping into Rowe Fine Art Gallery in December. After back-to-back shows this fall featuring the gallery’s award-winning sculptors and painters, it’s time for the jewelers to step into the spotlight. The gallery unveils Shining Stars on Friday, December 4, at 4 p.m. The festive exhibit showcases Sedona artist Liam Herbert and Colorado-based jeweler Jennifer Inge. It runs through December, so you have plenty of time to stop by and shop for everyone on your list.
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Johnny Flynn stars as David Bowie in new film at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 20, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new feature “Stardust” showing Nov. 27-Dec. 2 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Meet David before Bowie. One of the greatest icons in music history. But who was the young man behind the many faces?In 1971, a 24-year-old David Bowie (Johnny Flynn) embarks on his first road trip to America with Mercury Records publicist Ron Oberman (Marc Maron), only to be met with a world…
Emergency measure aims to improve mitigation measures on campuses and busesPhoenix AZ (November 20, 2020) – To protect the health of our school communities, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has issued an emergency measure requiring district and charter schools to immediately mandate that masks are worn on school campuses, on school buses, and during school-associated activities by all students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors. “Keeping kids and teachers safe is one of our top priorities,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “This emergency measure issued by ADHS addresses the serious threat COVID-19 poses to our communities. It requires schools to implement the simple…
Sedona AZ (November 20, 2020) – The Verde Valley is home to a treasure trove of cultural heritage sites and museums. Many of these have Museum Gift Shops offering gifts for the coming holiday season – gifts that you may not find anywhere else. By shopping at these non-profit organizations you will be providing much needed support by spending some of your shopping dollars with them.You can find unique gifts for everyone on your list in an un-crowded, covid-safe environment, enjoy tax-free purchases, and support area cultural institutions all in one shopping trip!These cultural and historical centers have worked hard…
Phoenix AZ (November 20, 2020) – The Arizona Attorney General’s Office and CVS Pharmacy are launching a new consumer fraud awareness program today to combat gift card scams in Arizona, especially during the holiday season. Every year, consumers lose millions of dollars in scams involving gift cards and/or reloadable cards.All CVS Pharmacy stores in Arizona will soon display STOP signs at gift card displays to prompt customers to stop and think about why they’re buying the gift card, and remind them that gift cards can never be used to pay a government agency.
Justice Counts aims to make criminal justice data more timely, usefulPrescott AZ (November 20, 2020) – Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk today announced her appointment to the newly formed national steering committee to guide Justice Counts, the largest, most comprehensive effort to improve the availability and utility of criminal justice data to date.“I am honored to take part in improving our criminal justice data not only in Arizona but across our country,” said Polk, who participated with fellow committee members on Wednesday for the first time. “Our public health agencies in Arizona act on timely data and track trends in real-time, yet…
Yavapai County AZ (November 20, 2020) – The Trauma Lens Care (TLC) program, a program of MATFORCE focused on providing resources, education and support for professionals, parents, and caregivers involved in the lives of children from hard places, announces a new line up of virtual classes scheduled for winter 2020.TLC Director Stacey Gagnon said of the new classes being offered, “I’m excited and inspired by the stories I hear every day in our communities about the families and professionals who work with children from hard places. These new classes are designed with them in mind and will offer tips and…
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (November 20, 2020) – As Thanksgiving approaches, we have much to be thankful for at Sedona Public Library. With the community’s support we serve as the heart of the community; a special place where the past is honored and future dreams are nourished.Sedona Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community and visitors have access to engaging ideas, information services, and cultural and civic activities.
Prescott AZ (November 20, 2020) – Yavapai College invites all community members to learn more about the academic offerings and student resources provided by the institution during a live, online virtual open house on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. With an eye toward helping to inform potential students and parents ahead of spring semester—with classes starting on Tuesday, Jan. 19—the event is free.
By Ted GrussingSure seemed like a good thing to do as his boiling point was rapidly being reached … add to that , we were only in about 18″ of water as he began walking towards us and he was only about thirty feet away … we were near the end of a very narrow and shallow little canyon at the NW end of Lake Pleasant in October. Given his size, state of mind and possible consequences of being not getting out of dodge in time I restarted the motor and we backed out until we were in about 6…
Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried star in new film at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 19, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new film “Mank” showing Nov. 27-Dec. 2 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.David Fincher delivers his eleventh film – “Mank” – a beautiful, black-and-white picture of Golden Age Hollywood. The film features an award-winning ensemble cast including Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Tom Burke and Lily Collins.Written by his late father, Jack Fincher, “Mank” is the story of the writing of “Citizen Kane” and also…
Smaller groups, moving dinner outside help reduce COVID-19 riskPhoenix AZ (November 19, 2020) – Your menu may be the same this year, but other aspects of Thanksgiving may need to be different to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19. That’s why the Arizona Department of Health Services has developed a menu of precautions to take during holiday gatherings. Doing one makes your family and your guests safer. Doing more is even better. “It’s an unfortunate reality that household gatherings are contributing to the current rise in COVID-19 cases, percent positivity, and stress on our healthcare system,” said Dr. Cara Christ, director of ADHSthe Arizona…
By Ted Grussing… composites have long been one of my favorite expressions of beautiful and unusual subject matter … the purpose of a composite is to add to the beauty and wonder of a place and tell an extended story of what you capture … the creative artistry of the photographer, free from the constraints of reality … or is it the true reality if you but spend time dreaming on the beauty before you?
Sedona Film Festival partners with Old Town Center for the Arts for “Monday Movies on Main” with ‘Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind’ on Monday, Nov. 30Cottonwood AZ (November 18, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Old Town Center for the Arts (OTCA) to bring movies to Cottonwood!“Monday Movies on Main” will continue on Monday, Nov. 30 with the Cottonwood premiere of “Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind” at 7 p.m. at Old Town Center for the Arts.The film festival and OTCA have created a safe environment to enjoy films…
Sedona AZ (November 18, 2020) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting a special collection of decorated vignettes, calling them their “Christmas in the Park” holiday photo opportunities, beginning November 16, 2020 through January 1, 2021. The exterior scenes are available during daylight hours and the interior scenes from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., which are regular Museum hours.The different vignettes include the historic firetruck and an antique buggy decked out with red bows and ready for their close-ups. The Museum’s traditional tumbleweed ‘snowman’ will greet all guests at the front door and can be the centerpiece of any family group photo.…