ADOT MVD urges Arizonans to get the Travel IDPhoenix AZ (July 30, 2019) – With approximately 300 business days left until Oct. 1, 2020, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is urging customers not to delay getting the Travel ID to ensure they have an ID valid at TSA airport checkpoints and federal buildings.“This date is looming large for Arizonans with driver licenses and ID cards,” said MVD Stakeholder Relations Manager Jennifer Bowser Richards. “We don’t want to see peoples’ travel plans ruined because they don’t have an ID that meets the upcoming new federal TSA checkpoint requirements,…
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Sedona AZ (July 30, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of his new original show “What’s In A Name?!” on Saturday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m.Peach’s show features his unique blend of original cowboy poetry with a tongue-in-cheek look at Arizona and local history, also incorporating jokes, stories, and first person narrative.
By Ted Grussing… to low valleys, lakes, canyons and rolling downhill we have smoke spreading across the landscape. Aside from the health implications it does have an otherworldly beauty to it. This was my early morning flight north last Friday and smoke has filled the depressions of Upper and Lower Lake Mary in this shot. Origin of the smoke is the Museum Fire which appeared to be greatly reduced when I flew over it. Smoke is rather like adding a dye to a vessel of water, it spreads out everywhere.
Photographer, filmmaker discusses his lifelong work and collaborations with actors, musiciansSedona AZ (July 29, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning film “Leaving Home, Coming Home: A Portrait of Robert Frank” showing Monday, Aug. 5 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Completed in 2004, “Leaving Home, Coming Home: A Portrait of Robert Frank” was the first ever feature-length documentary about the legendary Swiss-American photographer and filmmaker. Originally deemed too personal to be shown widely, the film has just been authorized by Frank for theatrical release.
Academy award-nominee takes on the title role in big screen encore in SedonaSedona AZ (July 27, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen encore of the National Theatre of London’s “Hamlet” — starring Oscar-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch — on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. at Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Now seen by more than 900,000 people worldwide, the original broadcast returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.Academy Award-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
Cottonwood AZ (July 27, 2019) – On Wednesday, July 31st the Verde Valley Humane Society will host kids and counselors from the City of Cottonwood Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp. Beginning at 10:00 am, approximately thirty children, ranging in age from 5 to 12, will take turns reading to dogs in the courtyard, playing with cats in the cat room, visiting with oodles of kittens, coloring humane education sheets, and making and distributing peanut-butter stuff Kong treats for the dogs.
Cornville AZ (July 26, 2019) – On July 25, 2019, around 2:30 PM, deputies investigated a collision between 2 vehicles at milemarker 2.5 on Beaverhead Flat Road, outside of Cornville. Witness statements, evidence, and the initial investigation indicated an eastbound 2014 Lexus SUV crossed into the westbound lane and collided with a 2001 Toyota SUV. The collision was offset somewhat occurring at the left front portion of each vehicle. Both vehicles rotated counterclockwise and overturned with the Lexus coming to rest on its roof.
Julie Walters, Jessie Buckley and Sophie Okonedo star in acclaimed new film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 26, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed new film “Wild Rose” Aug. 2-7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Jessie Buckley delivers an unforgettable, star-making performance as Rose-Lynn Harlan, a rebellious country singer who dreams of trading the working-class streets of Glasgow for the Grand Ole Opry of Nashville.
Sedona AZ (July 26, 2019) – The city of Sedona has posted an audit of the Development Impact fee program for the fiscal years 2017 and 2018.The biennial audit is required under Arizona Revised Statute §9-463.05. The purpose of the review was to determine whether the city utilizes funds collected through its Police, Roadway, Storm Drainage, General Government and Parks and Recreation development impact fee program for the funding of public improvements as outlined in the city’s Development Impact Fee Ordinance 2014-09.
By Cheryl L. YeattsManager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (July 26, 2019) – My dream of visiting Africa became a reality when my husband and I recently traveled to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Since coming home, I cannot stop thinking about our adventure. I keep the memories alive by reading books about these special places. In this article, I’ll share some of my current favorites.I discovered an author named Tony Park at a bookstore in Johannesburg. Even though he is Australian, Park researches and writes his novels while on location in Africa. Most of his books are mysteries/thrillers…
Rimrock AZ (July 25, 2019) – On July 24, 2019, 38-year-old James Nicholson from Rimrock threatened and falsely reported a bomb device to several individuals in the 3200 block of E Beaver Creek Road, Rimrock. Deputies learned that Nicholson arrived early in the morning, around 5 AM, at the Dollar Store on Beaver Creek Road and told an employee, “Don’t go around the back of the building, there is a bomb.” The employee was concerned about Nicholson’s suspicious behavior and comment and reported the actions to other employees at the time. They checked the area but could not find any evidence…
By Ted Grussing… one of the finest opals I have ever seen look like? I took some photos of it today and also got about five hours work in on it and I’m very pleased the way it is coming along. I’ve had a number of requests to see the stone and its progress as I work it, and it seems like a good idea to me too, so here goes … The opal is from the Bonanza Mine in the Virgin Valley area of Nevada. It is about 30 miles southwest of Denio in Humboldt County. Here is a…
Tony Award-winning musical from London’s West End debuts on the big screenSedona AZ (July 25, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the lavish Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots” from London’s West End Aug. 2-7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.With songs by Grammy and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, this dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting award-winning musical celebrates a joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit, as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton…
By Rachel Murdoch, ManagerParks and Recreation DepartmentSedona AZ (July 25, 2019) – Warm evenings are just one great reason to step outside and enjoy quality events and programs offered by the Sedona Parks and Recreation Department. The Sedona Community Pool eases into the 2019 fall schedule beginning Aug. 5 and will be available for lap swim, open swim and water aerobics through the end of October. Heated to a comfortable 83 degrees, the pool offers eight lap lanes, both deep and shallow water for play, a water slide, lounge chairs on deck, and locker room facilities with showers.
From Oct. 12-13, Sedona’s oldest and largest premier arts event will feature nationally acclaimed artists and activities for the whole family.Sedona AZ (July 25, 2019) – Held against the backdrop of Sedona’s breathtaking red rock vistas, the Sedona Arts Festival will present its 29thannual fine art festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. Attracting artists from across the country, this renowned festival will showcase a diverse line-up of over 100 juried artists, as well as live music, food and art fun for the kids. The Sedona Arts Festival is held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock…