Sedona AZ (September 13, 2019) – It used to be that traffic was the number one issue that I heard about from constituents; now it is short-term rentals. As most of you know, until several years ago Sedona was able to restrict short-term rentals to 30 days. However, the state legislature decided to take away our ability to regulate short-term rentals and, after the signing of SB1350 in May 2016 by Gov. Ducey, Sedona experienced an explosion of short-term rentals.The city has calculated the number of short-term rental properties within Sedona city limits, as of Aug. 1, 2019, at 1,093.…
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By Ted Grussing… compliments of the peach tree out back … I was out with One late afternoon and saw this squirrel going up the tree to get some food for himself. Turned out to be one of those events when I decided to do a lot of shooting and over the course of a few minutes got several hundred shots of him … plucking the peach from the upper branches, bringing it partially down the tree and then gripping it and eating it whilst pointed downward on the trunk of the tree. He had a good grip, forced it…
All-star ensemble cast featured in Sundance sensation debuting at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (September 12, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the Sundance hit and critically-acclaimed new film “Before You Know It” Sept. 20-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Before You Know It” featured an award-winning, all-star ensemble cast, including Judith Light, Mandy Patinkin, Alec Baldwin, Hahhah Pearl Utt, Jen Tullock and Mike Colter.A long-kept family secret thrusts codependent, thirty-something sisters into a literal soap opera.
Sedona AZ (September 12, 2019) – Professional photographer Matt Rich will present at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 30th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30.Matt will begin the presentation teaching 10 basic skills necessary to successfully photograph the Southwest – or anywhere else for that matter. He will then focus on his philosophy that will take your photographs from snapshots to gallery level images. He will end with a video about “Passion,” a source of incredible energy and motivation.
Clarkdale AZ (September 12, 2019) – Geology Rocks at the Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum on Friday, September, 28 and Saturday, September 29 between the hours of 11:00-2:00 each day when the museum features its “Geology of the Verde Valley” exhibit created by the late Paul Handverger. Come by to see the kinds of rocks right here under your feet where you live! Learn about the geology of the Verde Valley.Children visiting the exhibit can register at the museum to win a complimentary book about rocks and rock collecting.
Camp Verde AZ (September 12, 2019) – Camp Verde Community Library and Friends of Beaver Creek Library will co-host an Art event Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Terra Cotta Room of the Camp Verde Community Library. Artists who were juried into the Visions of the Verde exhibit, which is currently on display at Yavapai College (Verde Campus) art gallery will be featured.
Sedona AZ (September 12, 2019) – On Saturday, September 21, 2019, beginning at 10:00 AM, the Oak Creek Apples Macintosh Users Group will offer a general question-and-answer session on Apple computers, iPads, and iPhones in the Si Burch Room at the Sedona Public Library. Alan Gore will facilitate the meeting. Bill Timberman, a Mac enthusiast, has discovered many neat new features and capabilities in the latest iOS version. He will demo some of these new features at the meeting. Admission is free. Pre-registration is desirable but not required. Register by emailing to oakcreekapples@gmail.com.
By Ted Grussing… one of the photos we were to bring to a photo group I participate in tonight, was to be an abstract and this is the one I chose … it is a straight photo with no special effects applied to it, just some tonal adjustments and a curve adjustment layer … if you use Photoshop you know what I am talking about and if not, who really cares? For me the abstract photo is capturing patterns as found in nature. This particular shot was of a tree on Gunsight Hills Drive, just a few blocks from our…
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatreSedona AZ (September 11, 2019) – Sedona International Film Festival presents the Great Art on Screen series with “Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Great Art on Screen is a series of seven documentaries featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time.“Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice” fully immerses audiences in the life of the last great artist of the Italian…
Sedona AZ (September 11, 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, September 23rd, 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 (September 11, 2019) – “Liberal or Conservative…Is it Genetic?” is the topic of a special luncheon hosted by the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley on Friday, October 11, Noon-2PM, at Poco Diablo Resort, 1752 Hwy 179, Sedona, announced Kathy Kinsella, President. The featured speaker is John Alford, Ph.D., author of the book, “Predisposed: Liberals, Conservatives, and the Biology of Political Differences.” The luncheon cost is $25 and is open to the public.
By Ted Grussing… not all days are productive and there are days when I just shoot for the sake of shooting something … this hen dove is one such example. She is perched in the peach tree about 50 or 60 feet off the back deck where One and I spend some time each day. Even with the 400mm lens I know that I am not going to be getting any frame filling creature, but it is fun to use the camera and shoot something. I seldom look at any of these shots and more frequently than not I simply…
Trio of young Italian tenors presents concert from Florence, Italy on screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 10, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents the encore of Il Volo’s “Notte Magica” concert with Plácido Domingo on Sunday, Sept. 15 on screen. There will be one show at 1 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. After winning over the global public on their tour through Europe, the U.S. and South America, Il Volo marks their return to Italy for a magical night of music, paying tribute to another famous trio, The 3 Tenors.
Cottonwood AZ (September 10, 2019) – Verde Valley Humane Society is hosting a very special Tail End of Summer Adoption Event this Friday – Sunday, September 13-15. The event features $10 adoption fees on all available pets, including dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, bunny rabbits and guinea pigs.Stop by and enjoy cool refreshments, a bake sale offering treats for people and for pets, and on Saturday and Sunday only gourmet hot dogs by Chef Wayne’s Creations. Bring your pet by during the event and take advantage of $15 microchipping.
By Ted Grussing… and a new week and fall weather is on the way … YAY! Also in two weeks I leave on the Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota trip and will be bringing a new camera along with me in hopes of obtaining that perfect shot that has so far eluded me. Each time I go out shooting I know that I might get that shot and when I do, there will still be the possibility of getting an even better shot … that drives me to seek the perfection in nature that I know is there … and of…