Inspiring Best of Fest Award-winner from recent festival returns for theatrical run Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona encore of “Blind AF” showing May 30-June 4 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. “Blind AF” just won the top award — Audience Choice Best of Fest Documentary — at the recent Sedona International Film Festival. https://vimeo.com/897049899?share=copy An unflinching, emotionally raw story of courage, transcendence and the healing power of self-belief, “Blind AF” tells the journey of a blind female Paralympic champion and multiple world-record holder, Shawn Cheshire as she becomes…
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Eric Miller returns to Mary D. Fisher for his first performance this year accompanied by bestselling author A.G. Billig on Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m., presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. Renowned guitarist and songwriter Eric Miller will play a collection of his most popular love songs in an evening of story, song and soulful connection entitled “The 7 Sacred Faces of Love” featuring bestselling author A.G. Billig. What does love look like in its truest form? “The 7 Sacred Faces of Love” invites you on an unforgettable 90-minute journey through the diverse and transformative expressions of love…
Sedona, AZ — The Rotary Club of Sedona Village invites the public to two June community connection events at the Village Library, 25 W. Saddlehorn. June 5: David Key, Executive Director of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce. Join us and discover the numerous Chamber programs offered to the business community in the Village and Verde Valley. The Village Rotary meeting begins at 7:30 AM. June 18: Sedona Chamber of Commerce Village Experience Mixer. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona Village and the Community Library of Sedona, the 5 to 6:30 PM event will feature culinary delights by Pisa Lisa…
Sedona, AZ — The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Friday evening services on May 30, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal, will begin at 5:30 pm including…
SEDONA, Ariz. – As part of the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society’s (NAWS’) juried exhibition at City Hall, artists Nita Marlette and Cathy Schneider will offer a free public painting demonstration on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 102 Roadrunner Drive. Additionally at the event, attendees are encouraged to cast their vote in a NAWS-sponsored competition for the Members Award and People’s Choice Award. Note: only NAWS members may vote for the Members Award, while the general public may vote for the People’s Choice Award. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Marlette’s…
Gardening in Sedona isn’t just a relaxing pastime—it’s a way of life. With more than 300 days of sunshine per year and a vibrant community that values beauty and sustainability, it’s no surprise that local residents are passionate about tending their yards, patios, and shared green spaces. Outdoor events like the Rotary Club of Sedona Village’s Annual Spring Plant Sale draw hundreds of attendees each year, underscoring how integral gardening is to local life. From native wildflowers to climate-resilient veggies, Sedona gardeners are cultivating not just plants but also community, beauty, and sustainability. That said, Sedona’s red-rock environment brings unique…
Celebrate the 45th anniversary of David Lynch’s masterpiece with new 4K restoration Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the “The Elephant Man” showing May 31 and June 1 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxb_1457gGs This special limited engagement celebrates of the 45th anniversary of “The Elephant Man” and is a beautiful new 4K restoration of the original camera negative, overseen by director David Lynch himself. The film is the first in a series running throughout the summer honoring the late director. “The Elephant Man” features an award-winning, all-star cast, including Anthony Hopkins, John…
Be Part of a Vital Research Effort on Local Wildlife Sedona, AZ — Attention, bird watchers and nature lovers in our community! A fascinating scientific endeavor is underway, and you have the chance to play a crucial role. Along with bird researcher and master bird bander Steve Bouricius, Sedona researchers are conducting a study on the Rivoli’s hummingbird, a striking and rare avian species noted for its shimmering plumage and agile movements. We invite you to join this effort by keeping an eye out for these remarkable creatures in your yard or local green spaces and allowing licensed banders to…
Watch the Announcement Prescott, Arizona (May 22, 2025) – Yavapai College is endeavoring to change the traditional dynamics of higher education with a new Optimized 92-credit Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Degree, designed to be completed within three years. The degree will launch for the upcoming fall 2025 semester, and Yavapai College will be the first community college in the United States to offer a three-year bachelor’s degree. The BASB is built for depth and application for a more direct learning experience. The tuition cost for a student to complete the 92-credit Optimized degree is $9,482. I t is…
Prescott, Arizona (May 22, 2025) – Yavapai College is taking a huge step forward in integrating local workforce and economic development, in partnership with Yavapai County Supervisors. Beginning July 1, Yavapai College will serve as the official One-Stop Operator and Title I-B service provider under the ARIZONA@WORK statewide system—further cementing the College and the County’s leadership roles in connecting education, employment, workforce development, and economic growth across the region. As part of this new integration, a One-Stop Center will open at Yavapai College’s Prescott Campus, joining existing locations in Prescott Valley and Cottonwood. These centers will provide free services, including the services offered…
Sedona, AZ — In most cities, nightlife is an escape. But in Sedona, nightlife is a return—to self, to spirit, to the rhythm of the Earth. This mystical desert town has long been a haven for seekers, healers, and creatives. And now, a new wave of conscious nightlife is redefining what it means to “go out” after dark. At the heart of this movement is Humankind, a transformational venue in West Sedona that has become a sanctuary for those who crave more than entertainment—they seek elevation. Here, music is medicine, and every event is curated as a journey from ceremony…
By Sean Dedalus Sedona, AZ — I was talking to the Sedona.biz writer/publisher the other day, Tommy Acosta, and learned that our common friend Fernando Rivera of North Carolina passed away. It was reported that life and time caught him and then overcame him and his heart quietly and suddenly failed. Acosta often uses the term “Baby Boomers” in some of his articles on music and rock and roll bands. This term refers to the “baby boom” that unfolded when the boys came home after World War II and gave birth to 7.4 million babies from 1946 to…
Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Unify Sedona to present “LGBTQ+ Shorts” on Monday and Friday, June 2 and 6, at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in observation of Pride Month. This special shorts program will feature a selection of audience favorite LGBTQ+ films from recent Sedona Film Festivals. The lineup will include: BUSCANDO ALMA: A Honduran immigrant is given the chance to meet her mother after nearly two decades of separation. As she grapples with the uncertainty of their reunion, she is confronted by tumultuous memories of her past. PARKER AND THE GREEN…
Sedona, AZ –The University Women of Sedona recently elected their new Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 year. The officers chosen to lead are President Maudelle Terry, Vice-President of Programs Tana Williams, Treasurer Kay Maassen, and Secretary Janeen Trevillyan. The rest of the Board will be Membership-Viola Icken, Communications-Caroline Rudat, Sunshine-Sandi Schenholm, Hospitality-Kathy Dreason, Social-Jean Care, Scholarship-Debbie Nellis, and Ways and Means-Elizabeth Herrell. The organization will install the new Board and present scholarships to six deserving women at their next meeting on Monday, June 2 at noon at Spoke and Wheel restaurant. This meeting is open to women in the…
PHOENIX – The Foster Alliance, Arizona’s largest nonprofit provider of essential resources for children in foster care, now offers walk-in services at its newly opened Flagstaff boutique. While the organization has served foster and kinship families across Arizona statewide for more than a decade, this marks the first time families in northern Arizona have access to a permanent, physical location offering free, in-person support. Located at 5200 E. Cortland Blvd., the boutique is open twice a week and provides vital items to foster families, kinship caregivers, group homes, caseworkers, licensing agencies and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs)—all at no cost. Walk-in…