Cottonwood AZ (November 13, 2019) – Cottonwood Contra Dance welcomes the high energy, toe-tapping band, Mountain High, on Saturday, November 16th, with calling by Kari Usher. Our new location is Clemenceau gymnasium at 1 N. Willard St. in Cottonwood. Musicians are Ron Paul on keyboard, Jim Glish on guitar, and three fiddle players: Sonja Whisman, Kirah Bartelli, and Billy Terrell.You don’t need a partner OR experience—all dances are taught and called and we go over the basic moves from 6:30-7:00 PM with dancing until 10:00PM. If you can walk, you can contra!
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By Ted Grussing… nope, not another hawk eats quail shot or bobcat eats squirrel shot … just a simple squirrel in the peach tree out back having an afternoon snack mid-September of this year. I like the way he has secured himself with the claws on his back feet hanging on to a branch, whilst he holds the peach with his front feet and munches on the sweet fruit.
Encore of lecture series featuring Beatles historian Scott Freiman at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 12, 2019) – Sedona International Film Festival is proud to be the official host of the “Deconstructing the Beatles” series, joining hundreds of theatres around the country for this special event. “Deconstructing The Beatles: Rubber Soul” will show in Sedona on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.In October 1965, The Beatles were faced with an impossible task—produce a new album of original music for a Christmas release. Within one month, The Beatles had emerged with what many…
By Harriet McInnisSedona AZ (November 12, 2019) – Please join the Fine Art Museum of Sedona for our Tea and Turquoise to explore the natural beauty and history of this exquisite gemstone on Sunday, December 8th, 2-4:30pm at the Heartline Café, 1610 Hwy. 89A for a southwest inspired tea. Our “Tea” will feature Trailhead Teas; and southwest influenced teacakes and sandwiches created by Heartline Café.Speaker Carrie Cannon, a member of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma, will discuss the special significance of turquoise to individual tribes, as well as distinctive cultural styles, and the mining of this wondrous stone. Carrie has…
Sedona AZ (November 12, 2019) – Sedona United Methodist Church will present their annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall and on the patio. It is the perfect place to find handcrafted gift items for all your family and friends.There will be more than 18 artists and crafters from the church’s congregation as well as members of the community participating in the sale. Items will include traditional, hand woven baskets, fine artwork, mesquite gourd art, metal stamped ornaments, pottery, hand sewn fiber arts, goat milk soaps and beautiful handcrafted…
Sedona AZ (November 12, 2019) – Do you have an interest in weaving, spinning, basket making, dyeing yarns or knitting? If so, come to Monday at the Museum at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, November 25th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild while they practice their art and share their love of fiber arts. Come to watch or bring your spinning wheel and yarns and join in the fun. They would be happy to answer any questions. There is no charge for this demonstration.
Sedona AZ (November 12, 2019) – This week’s live music menu at Sound Bites Grill is looking pretty jazzy! It’s not just about the food but about the entertainment dished out in the Sound Bites Grill show room.Sound Bites Grill now has live music 5 nights a week… Wed thru Sunday. Every Wednesday evenings you will enjoy Robin Miller behind the piano. He will also be loaded with a guitar for your enjoyment. He performs from 6-9 p.m..
By Tommy AcostaThat’s right. My cat almost died.The doctor said it was acute pancreatitis. Acute, most likely since Teela has never experienced the vomiting, retching and misery I watched her go through for two days.Since she was born 20 years ago, she never really has been sick. Other than getting her shots and spayed, she never had to be taken to the vet. Sitting on our laps, getting her paws rubbed with Reflexology has always been enough to get her through any rough spots.Not this time.It started with the vomiting. From one end of the house to the other she retched…
By Ted Grussing… those are the good winds and conditions that fire managers hope for when they do their managed and prescribed burns … convection to get the smoke and particulates up and into winds that will get them out of the immediate area. I was told, although I have not checked on the accuracy, these heavy layers of smoke were compliments of burns going on in Utah or Colorado. The wind did some rather crazy shifts and brought heavy smoke down into Sedona and the Verde Valley for a few hours before partially clearing out. This is what a…
Bolshoi Ballet production from Moscow debuts on the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 11, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Nov. 17 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Le Corsaire” from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 3:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Le Corsaire” features music by Adolphe Adam and choreography by Alexei Ratmansky after Marius Petipa. The cast includes the Bolshoi’s principal dancers and soloists, accompanied by the corps de ballet from the Bolshoi.
Jerome AZ (November 11, 2019) – Once again, it is Christmas in Jerome and that means an afternoon of photos with Santa, music by Mingus Union High School Choir and Jazz Band and a night of luminarias, reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and tree lighting.Bring your camera to The Old Fire House for a special photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus starting at 3:30. Then, stroll through town and listen to small groups of Mingus Union High School students performing at many locations.
Camp Verde AZ (November 11, 2019) – Come to Camp Verde Community Library at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 15th for a multi-media, Wild West journey Back to the Beginning of Grand Canyon tourism. Hear stories and songs about one family’s long legacy of Arizona history from the descendants of early, desert trailblazers.The performance features fifth generation Arizona native and singer songwriter, Meagan Gipson, and her mom, author Debbie Gipson, in a live performance show. Featuring songs from Meagan’s album paired with readings from Debbie’s book, along with vintage staging and a historic slide show all based on their ancestors.
Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm star in film debuting at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 9, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed new film “The Report” Nov. 15-21 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Report” is a riveting thriller based on actual events. Idealistic staffer Daniel J. Jones (Adam Driver) is tasked by his boss Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening) to lead an investigation of the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program, which was created in the aftermath of 9/11.Jones’ relentless pursuit of the truth leads to explosive…
Clarkdale AZ (November 9, 2019) – Author Journeys: Meet and Greet the Author Rod Timanus to chat about his book “Images of America -Tuzigoot National Monument” at the Clarkdale Historical Society Museum, located at 900 First North St. in Downtown Clarkdale, on Saturday, November 16, 12:30-2:00pm. Books are available for purchase and autographing in the museum. Prizes and Fun! 928-649-1198.
Sedona AZ (November 9, 2019) – Emerson Theater Collaborative is participating in the December 3, 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign to provide scholarships to children in need for our Summer Youth Theater Program and to continue to produce quality professional theater for local audiences.