Phoenix AZ (december 13, 2019) – The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, in partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation, is launching a special year-long project to cover the rise of youth suicides in Arizona, exploring the underlying causes and looking for possible solutions.The effort will involve students and faculty from across the school, including Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, and programs such as “Horizon” and “Horizonte.” The project will include a half-hour documentary that will be broadcast across the state as well as an in-depth website and continuing coverage of…
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Sedona AZ (December 13, 2019) – I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving and will have a happy holiday!My second term representing the residents of this city has been very busy and rewarding. Some of the most rewarding work has been the partnerships formed directly with Sedona residents. A year ago, Gail Digate, a constituent from the Chapel area came to me with a serious concern about a safety issue along Chapel Road. Ms. Digate and her neighbor Jim Mager, as well as many others along Chapel Road, saw an urgent need for a safe sidewalk along the full length of…
By Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development LibrarianSedona AZ (December 13, 2019) – TV critics debate when the current Golden Age of Television began, but they all agree that today’s viewer can enjoy an unprecedented number of high-quality shows. There are so many programs available to watch that the choice can be overwhelming. If you need help selecting a series, consider watching an Emmy winner or nominee. Many of this year’s winners and nominees are available on DVD at the Library.
By Ted Grussing… it was a beautiful day to be aloft sharing the firmament with clouds and little else. The sun started breaking through the clouds as I was on my way to the airport around 10:30 this morning and by the time I took off there was a lot of sun and shadow making beautiful patterns on the ground. I turned the engine off about ten miles from the airport and had a “sled ride” back to the airport … no lift. I fly my patterns very close to the airport … downwind leg over the edge of the…
Award-winning documentary centering on Imelda Marcos debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 12, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning and acclaimed new documentary “The Kingmaker” Dec. 20-26 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Centered on the indomitable character of Imelda Marcos, “The Kingmaker” examines, with intimate access, the Marcos family’s improbable return to power in the Philippines.The film explores the disturbing legacy of the Marcos regime and chronicles Imelda’s present-day push to help her son, Bongbong, win the vice presidency. To this end, Imelda confidently rewrites her family’s history…
Sedona AZ (December 12, 2019) – All unmanned aircraft are technically “drones,” but in today’s terms a “drone” is the term commonly applied small battery-powered, multi-rotor, helicopter-like aircraft flown by a wide variety of pilots, both amateur and professional. Thousands of people have entered the world of radio-controlled (RC) aircraft flying with these “drones.” They are readily available at most department, sporting goods, hobby and variety stores as well as many online outlets. A range of amateur drone-flying activities have sprung up to serve this large owner base, including various kinds of obstacle courses and other skill competitions.
Meet Frozen’s Elsa and Anna!Sedona AZ (December 12, 2019) – Where can you take the kids for not only a visit with Santa but some awesome selfies with Elsa and Anna from Disney’s Frozen? And at the same time enjoy non-stop holiday entertainment, sweet treats and sumptuous holiday shopping deals? That would be this year’s Tlaquepaque’s Holiday Sweet Stroll. Set in a gorgeous display of dazzling lights and festive holiday décor with a large dose of good cheer, the arts village is transformed into a fantasy wonderland. It’s a free event, family friendly with plenty of fun for the kids.
By Craig Swanson Trustee, Keep Sedona BeautifulSedona AZ (December 12, 2019) – The developers of Spring Creek Ranch plan to put in 1,900 manufactured homes and 600 RV pads on their property on either side of Spring Creek. Manufactured homes will be selected from an offering provided by the developer. Purchasers of these homes will not own the land, which they will have to rent from the developer. In addition, there will be 400 rental units and a 200-unit assisted living facility – for a total of 3,100 units. To build this new community, the developer has applied for rezoning, from…
Sedona AZ (December 12, 2019) – On Saturday, December 21, 2019, beginning at 10:00AM, the Oak Creek Apples Macintosh Users Group will offer a general question-and-answer session on Apple computers, iPads, and iPhones in the Si Birch Room at the Sedona Public Library. Alan Gore will facilitate the meeting. Admission is free. Pre-registration is desirable but not required. Register by emailing to oakcreekapples@gmail.com.
Sedona AZ (December 12, 2019) – When you mention the New Year, it seems like everyone has the same response: “Can you BELIEVE it’s [insert year here]?!”At Rowe Fine Art Gallery, we’re taking a different approach. 2020? Bring it on! That’s the title of our first show of the year, which happens Friday, January 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring It On ushers in 2020 with a collection of new art from our award-winning painters, sculptors and jewelers. With the gift-giving season behind us and the holiday decorations stored away, it’s the perfect time to refresh your surroundings with a new…
Cornville AZ (December 11, 2019) – UPDATE – The victim in this case, 22-year-old Jesse Rayfield from Cornville, died this morning. The case is now classified as a Homicide. Suspect Shultz remains in-custody and is held without bond. Detectives are currently conferring with the County Attorney’s Office regarding updated charges.###Cornville AZ (December 9, 2019) – On December 7, 2019, around 6:30 PM, YCSO deputies were dispatched to the 11000 block of E Clatterbuck Drive, Cornville, regarding an unconscious adult male with a severe head injury. Additional information indicated 23-year-old David Shultz, who was not currently on scene, had assaulted the…
Sedona AZ (December 11, 2019) – Visit with Red Earth Theatre and get a peek at where the magic is created! On December Sunday 15th 3-6pm this busy, live theatre company is holding a unique fundraiser in the space where much of their rehearsal takes place.
By Ted Grussing… that is generally how I describe my efforts after misplacing a gemstone , a can of diet Pepsi, a piece of delicious milk chocolate … or? You get the idea, well, on the way back from Cottonwood late afternoon I stopped at Bubbling Ponds to see what was going on there. It was pretty quiet and although I got some neat shots of a couple of blue herons, the fun began when a flock of grackles began descending into the bottom of one of the recently drained ponds in their search for food. I decided to see…
Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz star in Pedro Almodóvar’s acclaimed new filmSedona AZ (December 11, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of Pedro Almodóvar’s acclaimed new film “Pain and Glory” Dec. 20-26 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Pain and Glory” stars Antonio Banderas and Penélope Cruz. Banderas won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in the film. Critics and audiences are raving about the film, and there is early award’s season buzz for the film, cast and director Pedro Almodóvar.
Verde Valley AZ (December 11, 2019) – Enjoy a wildlife-viewing experience and help wildlife conservation at the same time by volunteering to help out in one or more Christmas Bird Count (CBC) events. The count program is a winter bird population survey that has been coordinated annually by the National Audubon Society for over a century. This will be the 120th year for this fun and important event, which is the oldest ongoing citizen-science endeavor. For each count, volunteers (including those from the Arizona Game and Fish Department) will go afield for one calendar day between Dec. 14, 2019, and Jan.…