By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(September 28, 2020)This nominee to the Supreme Court was extremely impressive. Her resume was clean and contained many positive features especially as they could apply to other activity in the court. Her position opposing abortion laws was the only drawback I found.
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New production from Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London debuts on screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 26, 2020) – The legendary and award-winning dance production, Matthew Bourne’s “The Red Shoes”, will be screened at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m., presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.Matthew Bourne’s gorgeous take on the film classic comes to cinemas for the first time. Winner of two Olivier Awards, “The Red Shoes” is an utterly enthralling tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.Victoria Page lives to dance but…
Arizona motor vehicle services available at AZ MVD Now and ServiceArizonaPhoenix AZ (September 26, 2020) – Arizona has a lot of unique features – like having a Motor Vehicle Division instead of a Department of Motor Vehicles.But what might seem like a simple name difference can lead unsuspecting customers to unauthorized websites and scams when they’re simply searching for ways to do business online with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.
Sedona AZ (September 26, 2020) – Emerson Theater Collaborative presents playwright Diane Son’s Stop Kiss, at the Sedona Arts Academy and Community Center, October 2-4 and 8-10, 2020. After Callie meets Sara, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Their first kiss provokes a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never anticipate. “A poignant and funny play about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably,” says Variety.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(September 26, 2020)On TV this morning a retired admiral reminded us all that officers in the armed services pledge allegiance to the Constitution NOT the president. That allegiance is what I recall I pledged on swearing in.That means they can make sure after the presidential election the Constitution is followed and not the lunatic claims we’re hearing from the White House.Let’s relax comforted by these facts knowing that the voters will prevail as we once again can depend on our armed services.
By Ted Grussing… like most predators, One sets up an ambush from which she targets and attacks her prey … not sure what her intended target is, but she has discovered some deep grass just the other side of the cart path and sets up her attack center. She had another chase after a rabbit not long after I took this shot of her with a nice outcome for both … the rabbit got away and One had the thrill of getting close to her target.
Festival partners with Verde Valley Sanctuary for film, discussion and receptionSedona AZ (September 25, 2020) – The Verde Valley Sanctuary has been experiencing a “hell of a heartache”, missing our community for the past several months. After what seems like forever, we are coming back out of the shadows.The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Verde Valley Sanctuary to present the one-day-only encore return of “Hell of a Heartache” on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Filmed entirely in the Verde Valley, using all local cast and crew, “Hell of…
Prescott AZ (September 25, 2020) – Yavapai College Performing Arts Center returns in October with an exciting new series of evening entertainment. Yavapai Live! will stream local music from the stage of Yavapai College Performing Arts Center every Sunday at 3:30 p.m., beginning October 4.“We are delighted to announce Yavapai Live! our new weekly concert series,” YCPAC Programming and Development Director Dr. Craig Ralston said. “We will be streaming quality music from our stage right to your home every week through the end of 2020! Every Sunday, we will feature a new artist at 3:30 p.m., with an encore performance…
By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (September 25, 2020) – There are close to 400 successful worker-owned cooperatives in the US. Employees are fully involved in decision making and the profits are distributed broadly. They also appear to be better positioned to maintain employment during the pandemic, providing employment to disadvantaged communities, and some regions are connecting them into economic clusters. Learn more.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (September 25, 2020) – We invite you to join Sedona Public Library in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration was created to recognize the contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture.”Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America,” according to the official government website.
Oscar-nominee Dev Patel stars in the title role of Dickens’ classic at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 24, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “The Personal History of David Copperfield” showing Oct. 2-8 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Personal History of David Copperfield” re-imagines Charles Dickens’ classic ode to grit and perseverance through the comedic lens of its award-winning filmmakers — giving the Dickensian tale new life for a cosmopolitan age with a diverse ensemble cast of stage and screen actors from across the world.
Sedona AZ (September 24, 2020) – The League of Women Voters of Greater Verde Valle is hosting two forums:September 30 (6 to 7:30 PM): Candidate Forum for Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, District 3October 5 (6 to 7:30 PM) : Community Forum on Consolidation of Cottonwood-Oak Elementary District and Mingus Union High School DistrictDue to COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, the forums will be live-streamed and videotaped by Verde Valley TV.
By Ted Grussing… and it is a place where you will find solitude and beauty such as is seldom seen. Cape Solitude is the prominence that sticks out into the canyon from the left side and over looks the Confluence of the Little Colorado and Colorado rivers. The Grand Canyon begins at the Confluence and looking upstream on the Colorado (to the right) is Marble Canyon. The Little Colorado river water has a beautiful blue/aqua color from the water that enters the river about 12 miles upstream at Blue Springs. The springs empty about 210 cubic feet per second into…
Sarah Megan Thomas and Stana Katic lead cast of new drama at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 23, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “A Call To Spy” showing Oct. 2-8 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Ordinary women. Extraordinary heroes.In the beginning of WWII, with Britain becoming desperate, Churchill orders his new spy agency – “SOE” – to recruit and train women as spies. Their daunting mission: conduct sabotage and build a resistance.
Drivers should avoid area if possible due to closure for pavingPhoenix AZ (September 23, 2020) – Drivers planning to use northbound Interstate 17 north of Loop 101 in Phoenix this weekend (Sept. 26-28) should consider alternate routes while the freeway is closed for paving, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.Heavy traffic and delays can be expected when northbound I-17 is closed between Deer Valley and Jomax roads from 2 a.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Monday (Sept. 28).