Sedona AZ (March 13, 2019) – The Fine Art Museum of Sedona (FAMoS) is proud to present Dr. Alyce Mahon who will be speaking on “Dorothea Tanning: From Sedona to Seillans.” Dr. Mahon will situate Tanning’s Sedona period and obsessive interest in the landscape, body, and desire, within her long career as a Surrealist, drawing on her research for the Dorothea Tanning retrospective exhibition that she curated for the Reina Sofia, Madrid and the Tate Modern, London, 2018-19. Considering that Dorothea Tanning and Max Ernst lived in Sedona, Dr. Mahon will be researching her upcoming book on Tanning (Yale UniversityPress) while she…
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By Roxanne HollandManager, Wastwater DepartmentSedona AZ (March 13, 2019) – Amoebas, rotifers and tardigrades, oh my! The city’s wastewater treatment is a four-step process that uses a combination of separation, settling, filtration, and UV disinfection to turn wastewater into high quality effluent that can be reused in a variety of ways. The real magic of wastewater treatment happens in the secondary treatment process, which is a natural biological process where microorganisms, or bugs as the industry likes to call them, are cultivated to help break down the organic waste matter.
By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (March 13, 2019) – Join us in the 1st Floor Terracotta Room at Camp Verde Community Library on Sunday April 7th at 12:00 pm for an unforgettable glimpse into the writing life of J.A. Jance, New York Times bestselling and award-winning mystery author, with more than 20 million books in print. Jance will talk about her newest Ali Reynolds novel, The A List, which will be for sale at the event along with several other Jance titles. Friends of Camp Verde Library are providing light refreshments after the program.In perennial New York Times bestselling author J.A. JANCE’s gripping…
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2019) – The Sedona Race Pace Club, which has seven elite swimmers, five qualified for the USA Swim Arizona State Meet, which was held on March 8-10, 2019. Meet results are below.Ranae Porteous, age 13, swam in the following events at State:
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2019) – Last year, impressionistic wildlife sculptor Joshua Tobey was excited to make his annual pilgrimage to Rowe Fine Art Gallery, only to have a nasty case of the flu keep him home in Colorado. (His gorgeous wife and business partner, Jojo, came in his place.) So he’s more eager than ever to return to Sedona on Friday, April 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, April 6, from 1 to 4 p.m., for Joshua Tobey: Art with Attitude. (But don’t worry, Jojo will be here, too.)
By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness(March 11, 2019)In her book, My Grandfather’s Blessings, best-selling author and medical doctor, Rachel Naomi Remen, related a disturbing dream. Profound in its simplicity, the dream contained a single image: a daffodil bulb buried in the earth with a rock perched heavily on the soil over the bulb. The rock prevented the bulb from growing and blooming.I first heard of and read this story last year, and then recently I read it again. Both times, I had an emotional reaction of deep sadness. You see, I was that bulb.As a child,…
By Ted Grussing… through the lens, eyes and mind of Ted Grussing … the book is finished ( I think) and I’m waiting to hear from my friends who are reviewing it for me, then the final changes and off to the publisher. In addition to the print version, I will be doing a Kindle version as well since they now do Kindle versions with full color photographs in them.
Matt Smith stars as the title character in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 12, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona return of the new biopic “Mapplethorpe” March 15-19 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Mapplethorpe” premiered at the recent Sedona International Film Festival.“Mapplethorpe” is an intimate portrait of the celebrated yet controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe (Matt Smith) whose relationship with Patti Smith and other icons of ‘70s New York influenced his ambitious photos while he explored his emerging sexuality.
Phoenix AZ (March 12, 2019) – Whether it’s the full hide of a fallen bear, an empty tortoise shell, antlers shed onto the forest floor or a found eagle feather, wildlife binds Arizona’s Native American tribes to the world around them.In recognition of that rich cultural history, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) formalized a repository program that allows wildlife managers and staff to collect, inventory and properly store items found in the field that can be donated to and used by the state’s tribes.
By Ted Grussing… flying with purpose, but what it is, is a mystery to me as our Great Blue heron friend is locked into a flight plan that only he knows … no flight following or Mode B transponder for him. I like the simplicity of this shot … simply flight by a magnificent creature.
Academy Award-nominee Dev Patel stars in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 11, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “The Wedding Guest” March 15-20 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.This propulsive, globetrotting thriller from acclaimed director Michael Winterbottom is a breathless tour through the shadowy underworlds and hidden realms of Pakistan and India.Jay (Academy Award-nominee Dev Patel) is a man with a secret who travels from Britain to Pakistan to attend a wedding — armed with duct tape, a gun, and a plan to kidnap the…
Plan ahead for potentially hazardous driving conditionsFlagstaff AZ (March 11, 2019) – With storms expected to create difficult driving conditions across much of Arizona through Wednesday, drivers should slow down, avoid tailgating and leave prepared for rain in lower elevations and snow in the high country, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.Inspect your vehicle, including windshield wipers, defroster and tire pressure. On the road, use headlights, reduce speed to maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you, and avoid sudden braking that can cause a slide on wet pavement. To slow down, take…
Clarkdale AZ (March 11, 2019) – Twirl into Spring at the Clarkdale contra dance, Saturday, March 16. Our live band is Just Desserts with expert calling by Kari Usher. If you can walk, you can contra! All ages and experience levels are welcome and you don’t need to bring a partner.
Phoenix AZ (March 11, 2019) – While it’s tempting to head out on an off-highway vehicle (OHV) following rain or a snowstorm, soggy trails quickly turn muddy, and riding on them can create long-lasting damage that negatively impacts wildlife habitat.The Arizona Game and Fish Department advises OHV riders that come upon wet and muddy roads to resist the urge to hit the gas and instead turn around or avoid the area. Splashing or mudding straight through can tear up roads and trails, making them impassable for others and causing serious damage to meadows, streams and other areas important to wildlife…
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2019) – Spring is in the air and so our sounds of the flamenco and classical guitarist Esteban and his daughter Teresa Joy who is a very talented violinist. The two put on an incredible concert monthly in Sedona at Sound Bites Grill.The weekend, Saturday March 16th at 7 p.m. the two will be performing with Joe Morris (Drums) and Raul Yanez (Piano). The concert is full of his musical career, stories and new renditions of some of his originals. He plays familiar songs of the Beatles with no lyrics.