Film explores social stigmatization young men face in ballet; community discussion followsSedona AZ (January 1, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Unify Sedona: A Rainbow Alliance and PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley to present the premiere of “Danseur” on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Come early for a pre-film reception hosted by Unify Sedona, and stay after the film for a Q&A and conversation with Joseph “Skip” Cavanaugh, a former dancer with Ballet Arizona.“Danseur” is the award-winning documentary that addresses exactly what it is like to be a boy in…
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Sedona AZ (January 1, 2020) – The city of Sedona is once again offering a free and environmentally-friendly means to recycle your Christmas tree.From Dec. 31 through Jan. 31 the city will accept trees at the city maintenance yard located at 2070 Contractors Rd. Drop off your tree Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Camp Verde AZ (January 1, 2020) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday, January 9th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Terracotta Room. Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 4-6 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.
City of Cottonwood is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level.Sedona AZ (January 1, 2020) – The City of Cottonwood has worked diligently on behalf of its citizens and the Verde Valley to reduce water consumption. In 2005, they became the largest water provider in the Verde Valley after purchasing the six private water companies that previously had served the Cottonwood area. The city immediately began making repairs and upgrades to the water production and distribution system to improve its reliability and reduce the lost and unaccounted for water that was previously occurring.
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot a couple of weeks ago and from my vantage point a couple of thousand feet above the village, the place I call home … the astounding beauty and appeal of this small patch of land on planet earth brings a smile to my face … I can see it all before me … the roads, the rocks, the forests, the trails and all the life that is occurring beneath me. It is a place of solitude and unspeakable beauty and for this brief moment it is all mine … and now yours.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore eventsSedona AZ (December 31, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the next Met Live Opera presentation of Alban Berg’s “Wozzeck” on Saturday, Jan. 11. There will be two shows that day at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre: 11 a.m. (live simulcast) and 4 p.m. (encore).Plan to come early as Deborah Raymond will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before each production (10 a.m. for the morning show and 3 p.m. for the encore).
Ash Fork AZ (December 31, 2019) – On December 27, 2019, around 9:15 AM, deputies were dispatched to the Juniper Woods community south of Ash Fork regarding a missing 57-year-old man. The caller indicated his roommate had been missing since the previous afternoon, but had failed to call until now. The missing man walked away from a trailer on their property and could not be found. A YCSO Forest Patrol deputy called out members of the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team’s (YCSRT) 4×4 and Back Country units.
Living History Talk at Sedona Heritage MuseumSedona AZ (December 31, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Thursday January 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Brian Blue presents “The Adventures of a 1901 Toledo Şteam Car”.In January of 1902 a specially built steam car made by the American Bicycle Company was delivered by rail to Oliver Lippincott in Flagstaff Arizona. Mr. Lippincott was proposing to drive this Toledo steam car from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. This was to be the first trip by an automobile from Flagstaff…
By John Martinez, Vice MayorSedona AZ (Decembr 31, 2019) – Before I begin my City Talk article about something that I am deeply passionate about, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and plans for a Happy New Year. My subject is about sex and human trafficking.
Support Local Make-A-Wish KidsCottonwood AZ (December 31, 2019) – Cottonwood’s first combined Dunkin’ Baskin-Robbins restaurant at 1006 S. Main St. is working to support children in need during its grand opening January 4 and 5.In addition to hosting games, activities and donut decorating for kids, Dunkin’ will be serving discounted iced and hot coffee for .50 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. both days. 100% of the proceeds from these .50 coffees will be donated to Make-a-Wish partners for local children in need.
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot Friday from the airport before I headed back down the mesa and home. The sky was alive and snow showers everywhere … and as I hoped, holes in the clouds for rays of sun to come through and create a magical scene. Since then I have been pretty much indoors … cleaning carpet, rearranging and adding furniture, getting a bunch of stuff ready to donate to a charity and after nearly 25 years without use I have found an excellent function for my fireplace and hearth … it now hosts my new 65”…
Sedona AZ (December 30, 2019) – There have been a countless number of instrumental duos throughout the years, but none have featured the two unique little-known American instruments known as The Chapman Stick® and the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument). That is, not until Michael Kollwitz & Walton Mendelson joined together to record the album ‘In The Moonlight’ under the moniker ‘The Stick EWI Project.’The duo will perform in concert in celebration of the new album’s release at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m., co-presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
Climbing adventure films featured in world-wide festival making Sedona stopSedona AZ (December 28, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe in hosting the world tour of “Reel Rock 14” on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Every year, the Reel Rock Film Tour brings premieres of the best new climbing films to communities around the world, with 500 locations in 40 countries.“If you like climbing and adventure or if you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will love this selection of films,” said festival director Patrick…
Absolute Bikes Sedona is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level from the Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (December 28, 2019) – The employees at Absolute Bikes Sedona don’t walk the talk, they bike it. Manager Nate Cain commutes from Cottonwood on his e-bike which he charges at home with solar power. Similarly, the service manager commutes from West Sedona on his traditional bike and everyone else cycles in from the Village of Oak Creek. Sustainability has always been core to the Absolute Bikes business model, but it’s evolving. “We started out just renting and selling bikes and now we’re becoming…
Expect plenty of company and don’t park on highway shoulders Flagstaff AZ (December 28, 2019) – This week’s winter storms will have many desert dwellers heading to the high country to toss snowballs, make snow angels, sled, etc., etc. Have a great time if you’re among them, but leave prepared to spend extended time in frigid conditions and pack a fully charged cellphone and other safety essentials. Wherever you decide to play in the snow, make sure it isn’t along a highway. Using shoulders for anything but emergencies can endanger you, your passengers and other motorists while interfering with first…