Author: Tommy

Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatreSedona AZ (November 6, 2019) – Sedona International Film Festival presents the Exhibition on Screen series with “Leonardo: The Works”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Exhibition on Screen offers an unprecedented look at arguably the world’s most celebrated artist: Leonardo da Vinci. Premiering in cinemas for a strictly limited run, “Leonardo: The Works” is part of the global celebration marking the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death.

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Prescott AZ (November 6, 2019) – During a staff meeting today, Sheriff Mascher announced his plans to retire following the completion of his current term which ends in December of 2020. The Sheriff also sent an email to employees regarding his decision. The Sheriff has been with YCSO for more than 35 years starting as a volunteer reserve deputy in 1983, becoming a full time deputy in 1986, and working every rank over that time. The Sheriff is currently in his 2nd full term and remains honored by the continued community support all these years. The Sheriff’s Office has seen a…

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Sedona Community Forum will host Karen Osburn, Sedona’s Assistant City Manager, and Robert Pickels, Sedona City Attorney, November 13Sedona AZ (November 6, 2019) – Perhaps the most influential recent change in Sedona’s community life is the rapid increase in short-term vacation rentals.   When and why did this movement take off?  What are its pros and cons?  What can the city do to minimize problems?  How about Sedona’s concerned citizens?

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Sedona AZ (November 6, 2019) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, November 18th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There is no fee…

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By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness(November 6, 2019)Self-judgment is a trap, and we all fall into it — some of us pretty frequently!When I judge myself, it’s like stabbing myself with a knife.  I can feel the pain of it in my solar plexus, and it’s nothing short of violent.  I used to do it all the time, and I’ve learned to curb it because it hurts!So can you, with practice.

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Walt Richardson headlines Woodstock – Summer of Love Concert at OTCACottonwood AZ (November 5, 2019) – Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, the Summer of Love and the music and Cultural Revolution that changed the world, in a special concert at Old Town Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 16th at 7:00 PM.Enjoy and relive the music of the late 60’s an exceptional era.  You’ll hear songs by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Richie Havens, Cat Stevens, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and others. The concert will feature Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall…

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By Ted Grussing… after a day of carving wax it was fun to get out with One for her evening outing … a brief hunt, a brief visit from the neighborhood crows and a spectacular dive off of a high branch of the pine tree on the back of the tee box as this guy departed the area.  I think we could safely call this a down hill and possibly down wind takeoff … a much better choice than uphill down wind takeoff. Airspeed quickly gained he leveled off after about a ten foot drop and cruised out to the NE.

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The unforgettable journey of six Americans who lost fathers in the Vietnam WarSedona AZ (November 5, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The 2 Sides Project” on Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.There will be a panel discussion and community conversation featuring special guests from the film following both screenings of “The 2 Sides Project”.From the shadow of war comes a ray of hope.

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Sedona AZ (November 5, 2019) – Northern AZ Climate Change Alliance (NAZCCA) and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will feature a presentation and discussion by Tyler Linner on Praxis Waste Solutions: A Systems Approach for Waste Diversion on Tuesday, November 19th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Yavapai College, Sedona Center, Room #34, 4215 Arts Village Drive in Sedona. The discussion will include opportunity for Q & A. This event is free and open to the public.

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Sedona AZ (November 5, 2019) – Emerson Theater Collaborative, in cooperation with the City of Sedona, Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, Accord Hospice and Sedona United Methodist Church presents playwright Greg Oliver Bodine’s Christmas Thieves: A Small Town Radio Play at Sedona United Methodist Church, December 5-7 and 13-15, 2019.

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Sedona AZ (November 5, 2019) – Sedona’s entertainment scene comes alive at Sound Bites Grill with music offered six nights a week. The venue tagged as a modern day supper club features local musicians and national performers. There is never a dull moment when the lights and sound turn on in the event showroom where you will enjoy the musical artists..  Music is back every Sunday for the holiday season.

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“Poems are made by fools like me. But only God can make a tree.” – Joyce KilmerSedona AZ (November 4, 2019) – For Sedona resident Scott Law the love of trees is not just a passion. It’s a mission! Especially when it comes to saving them.Law, with the help of the Sedona/Verde Valley Sierra Club and the Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger District, lobbied the Arizona Department of Transportation to re-evaluate its 2019 tree removal project that called for the removal of 1,762 trees on State Route 89A, to bring the number down to 618, saving 1,144 trees in the process.

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By Ted Grussing… it’s that time of year again when booming and invisible thermals are not sweeping across the runway in the evening … unseen because there is no dust to mark them. The smoke is very much present, but shooting down light from the light source you do not see as much particulate material (smoke particles) in the air and by flying relatively close to the rocks there isn’t all that much smoke to shoot through. So, combine all these factors and you get photos like this. There is only about a ten minute window to get the best…

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Newly restored film honors the 50th anniversary of Stonewall riots; community discussion followsSedona AZ (November 4, 2019) – 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 “Before Stonewall” on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 7 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 community conversation.In 1969 the police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village, leading to three nights of rioting by the…

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