Sedona AZ (April 16, 2019) – The Parks and Recreation Department needs a short-term volunteer familiar with the native plants of Arizona. The volunteer’s task is to help the Sedona Volunteer Park Rangers update plant identification signs at the city’s Botanical Park, Sunset Park and Posse Grounds Park.
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By Ted Grussing… to a new week of being here, breathing and all the good stuff, but which only seems important after the first several shots of espresso find their way into my system. There is nothing like that magic elixir … it tastes good and is the delivery system for caffeine which makes the world go around … at least for the enlightened.
On Saturday, April 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the Sedona Community Center, dementia educator and consultant, Karen Walker, will be leading an interactive, one hour class called “Dementia Speak”. During this hour, we will discuss the intent and message behind the words used by people living with dementia. We will also explore the effects of the words we use or don’t use with that same person. Tone, pitch and body language will also be part of this discussion. Specific situations presented by attendees will be used as examples of how to apply skill and work through challenges. For more information email Karen at walkerk777@gmail.com.By Karen…
Sedona AZ (April 15, 2019) – Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Piano on the Rocks on April 26 through 28th, 2019. Director Sandrine Erdely-Sayo and Co-Director Elizabeth Pena have created 3 sensational programs to delight classical music lovers. The festival opens at Church of the Red Rocks in Sedona on April 26th at 5:00pm. The program is titled ‘Invitation to the Dance’. This concert is free. The Festival moves to Sedona United Methodist Church for performances on Saturday and Sunday, both at 3:00pm. Saturday’s repertoire is titled ‘Sounds of Nature in a Musical Universe’ and Sunday concludes with ‘All Time…
Clarkdale AZ (April 15, 2019) – Springtime getting you frisky? Come and meet new people while getting a really fun work out at the Clarkdale Contra Dance, Saturday April 20th at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse (auditorium,) 19 N. 9th St. at 9th and Main in downtown Clarkdale. Newcomers should be sure to arrive by 6:30 for the half hour lesson, then dance from 7:00-10:00 PM.Our live band is Just Desserts from Flagstaff, with calling by Kari Usher. If you can walk, you can contra! No experience or partner is necessary.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for Monty Python eventSedona AZ (April 14, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night only 40th Anniversary screening of Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” on Tuesday, April 23 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Returning to cinemas for its 40th Anniversary — in glorious standard definition and mono-sound — Monty Python delivers a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and Hollywood’s depiction of all things biblical with their 1979 feature film “Life of Brian”.
Sedona AZ (April 14, 2019) – Janeen Trevillyan, Historian for the Sedona Historical Society (SHS), was honored by the Arizona Historical Society (AHS) during their Al Merito Award Luncheon at the Arizona History Convention in Prescott on April 19.The Al Merito Award is given annually to an individual who has made a valuable contribution to the preservation, understanding and awareness of Arizona and its history.
Cottonwood AZ (April 14, 2019) – In a new study on the economic impact of water related outdoor recreation released by Audubon Arizona this week, 545,000 Arizona residents participating in water related outdoor recreation in Yavapai and Coconino counties create an annual economic impact of $3 billion.Locally, the report found that 216,000 Arizona residents participate in outdoor recreation along water in Yavapai County, creating an annual economic impact of $1 billion and generating 9,400 jobs. In Coconino County, 329,000 Arizona residents participate in outdoor recreation along water creating an annual economic impact of $2 billion and generating 17,000 jobs. Top…
Flagstaff AZ (April 14, 2019) – People wanting to collect live trees, known as wildings, from the Coconino National Forest may buy their permits beginning Monday (April 15) and collect the trees until May 10.There are typically two wildings permit seasons; one in the spring and another in the fall, while the plants are dormant.
Sedona AZ (April 14, 2019) – Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms in the world from Rowe Fine Art Gallery! May holds a special place in the hearts of gallery owners Ken and Monica Rowe, not only because of Mom but because it’s the month when nature seems to be bursting with beauty: baby animals, wildflowers and abundant sunshine. Award-winning bronze wildlife sculptor Ken Rowe credits his mom, an amateur painter, for his love of art. As a gallery of wildlife and landscape artists, Rowe Fine Art pays tribute to both Mom and Mother Nature this month with Mother…
Transcendent Sufi Trance Grooves with Didge and DrumsCottonwood AZ (April 12, 2019) – Baraka Moon presents an ecstatic and rhythmic evening of world music on Saturday, April 20th at Old Town Center for the Arts. This popular San Francisco band stops in Old Town for one-night only, and has dedicated this concert to honor and celebrate Earth Day. The concert begins at 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:15 pm.Baraka Moon is known for taking musical elements of the Sufi Qawaali tradition, blended with a twist of Bhangra and driving Aboriginal funk to deliver pulsing, soulful and spiritually charged music…
Story of rebellion, hope, revival and the “weed-growing nun” debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 12, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new documentary “Breaking Habits” April 19-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.In the town of Merced, California, a commune of activist nuns run an illegal cannabis farm. They use it to make medicine for everything from epilepsy to cancer, fighting against the authorities, the sheriff and local cartels. This is the story of Sister Kate, the Weed-Growing Nun.
Sedona AZ (April 12, 2019) – The Humane Society of Sedona (HSS) has been selling Yavapai County Dog Licenses as a courtesy for several years. Yavapai County notified HSS that they are trying to transition all of their license sales to their website.
By Marty Macurak, Communications Manager Sedona AZ (April 12, 2019) – After careful study and planning, and many surveys, open houses, public meetings and council meetings over the course of more than two years, the city is ready to begin construction on a major Sedona in Motion transportation project: Uptown roadway improvements.Sedona residents have repeatedly told us that improving traffic is their highest priority and we are excited to begin this important work. Our contractor, Eagle Mountain Construction of Flagstaff, will break ground after Memorial Day and anticipates completing work before spring 2020.
By John Tamiazzo, PhD (April 12, 2019)I met Elizabeth Kubler Ross in 1986. She was without a doubt one of the most amazing women I have ever had the pleasure to befriend. Elizabeth was such a popular teacher and workshop leader because she gave so much to her audience. Her heart was open, her mind was clear, and her passion for her work poured out of her, touching everyone she met. I spent dozens of hours with her, talking about her life and my life and sharing stories from our respective work in psychiatric hospitals.