Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix star in new film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 4, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Mary Magdelene” April 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Rooney Mara & Joaquin Phoenix star in “Mary Magdalene” — the moving story of a miraculous woman driven by her faith to follow Jesus — from award-winning director Garth Davis (“Lion”).She is one of the most transformative yet misunderstood women in history, alternately vilified as a sinner and canonized as a saint. For the first time, the incredible story of…
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Clarkdale AZ (April 4, 2019) – The Clarkdale Town Council invites the community to an Open House where attendees can meet the finalists for the Town Manager position. The Open House will be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Auditorium of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse (19 N. 9th Street in Clarkdale).During the Open House community members and regional stakeholders will have the opportunity to learn more about the Town Manager search process, meet the candidates, and provide feedback to the Town Council.
Prescott AZ (April 4, 2019) – It is with great sadness that Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher recognizes the passing of retired Sheriff Buck Buchanan on April 2nd 2019. Sheriff Mascher stated, “I highly respected him as a traditional Arizona law man who I considered as very good friend and mentor having worked for him for 16 years. He will be missed and this is truly an end to an Era.”Sheriff Buchanan held the office of Sheriff in Yavapai County for four terms from January 1st, 1989 to December 31st 2004 before retiring.
Sedona AZ (April 4, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Thursday April 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Smoki Museum director Cindy Gresser will present “The History of the Smoki”.In 1931, a group of white Arizona residents envisioned a way to promote Prescott to visitors by enacting supposed Native American ceremonial dances. Adopting the name the ‘Smoki Tribe’, they organized and began to hold ceremonial presentations and dances at a pueblo in downtown Prescott. Loosely based on the Hopi tribe, the group and their activities were not appreciated…
Change comes with new state lawPhoenix AZ (April 4, 2019) – Motorists who qualify for a permanent disability placard no longer need to worry about the portable credential expiring.Qualifying Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division customers with a disability are now being issued blue permanent placards that have no expiration date. A new state law eliminated the previous five-year renewal requirement.
Nest now empty after four attempts to produce hatchling Phoenix AZ (April 4, 2019) – For the past four months, viewers have been treated to round-the-clock glimpses of a pair of nesting bald eagles through a live-streaming camera installed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).Now there’s not much to see but an empty nest made of twisted twigs and branches on the side of a sheer cliff above Lake Pleasant, a disappointing sign that any hope of the birds producing a hatchling will have to wait at least another year.
Camp Verde AZ (April 4, 2019) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday, April 11th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room. Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 4-6 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.
Sedona AZ (April 4, 2019) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley and Red Earth Theatre are offering a rare and powerful opportunity for individuals who are living well with mental health challenges and issues. The “Our Stories Ourselves/Performing Wellness” storytelling project is open to individuals over 18 who are ready to share their stories of resilience and hope. We are looking for 6-8 individuals. Would you consider sharing your story? Do you know someone who might? Read on…
By Ted Grussing… to me? Or to someone or something else? In any case our blue heron friend was proclaiming something of which I was clueless … he was a beautiful subject for this shot though and I like that you can see both of his wings in this image.
Sedona AZ (April 3, 2019) – It is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Sedona (HSS) announces the departure of their Executive Director of the last three years, Austin Gates. Gates is stepping down in order to return to Michigan to be closer to her aging mother.“Austin has done an exceptional job for HSS and we are very sorry to see her leave – but respect her decision to be close to family.” says HSS Board President, Sheila Hoffmeyer. “During her tenure she has initiated new programs and developed…
Partnership with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona highlights ADOT resourcesPhoenix AZ (April 3, 2019) – To strengthen working relationships with American Indian tribes, who are key stakeholders in the state highway system, the Arizona Department of Transportation has launched a series of forums to share ideas and provide information on agency resources.Offered in partnership with the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, the Tribal Transportation Working Group connects agency representatives with transportation officials and other representatives from 22 tribes on matters ranging from enforcement of weight restrictions on state highways to sharing information from industry conferences.
Dance, Groove & Celebrate!Sedona AZ (April 3, 2019) – April is when the spring kicks in and the fling is in the air. Arizona Music Hall of fame Icon Walt Richardson returns to the Sound Bites Grill Stage with his amazing Reggae Rock One Love Show, Saturday April 6th, 2019 7pm. Walt brings fellow musician friends, drummer, Gigi Gonaway, (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin), Lead Guitarist, Drew Hall, and Bass Guitarist, Marcus Weeden. This show will definitely get you on the dance floor or grooving in your chair.
By Ted Grussing… and with it the Iris will soon be blooming and this is the year I am going to spend lots of time shooting them. Lucky for me that a lot of neighbors grow absolutely beautiful varieties of Iris … mine never seem to do as well as others … could be that I forget to fertilize and water them. White Iris are my favorites and this one is exceptional and the yellow pollen is scattered on the lower petal adding a tinge of color.
Sedona AZ (April 2, 2019) – Professional recording artist and concert guitarist Anthony Mazzella will be performing a concert of his original music at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.The show will feature music from Mazzella’s solo CDs Ritual, Heavenly Guitar, Unity and Electric Fingerstyle Guitar.Billboard Magazine describes Mazzella as “the new generation of guitar hero” and Guitar One magazine voted him “one of the top ten guitarists in the country”. He has released six CDs and currently performs regularly statewide in Arizona.
Sedona AZ (April 2, 2019) – The Verde Valley Sanctuary is seeking volunteers to help in several areas of the full-service domestic violence support agency. We are looking for a “Green Thumb” volunteer to help maintain the beautiful outdoor areas of the Twice Nice Thrift Store in Cottonwood. Transportation volunteers are needed to take our clients shopping, run errands, and deliver donated food. Weekend volunteers are needed to help with the children at the shelter, to play games, read, and give the Mom’s a little respite. We are in need of a volunteer hair stylist to donate haircuts to our clients a…