By James Bishop, Jr.(November 5, 2018)Do we not see all humans unaware of what they want they want and always searching everywhere,and changing place, as if to drop the load they bear—Lucretius 90 BCTruth be told, in these days dark forces fueled by fear are busy here and there and seemingly everywhere. One way to brighten the mood is to visit Sedona’s cheerful Recycling Center on Shelby Rd and dig around in bins for some throwaway paintings, occasional 100-dollar bills, thought-provoking old books, and poetry in a battered book that nonetheless may contain good news. Do not laugh. It has worked…
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Sedona AZ (November 5, 2018) – Professional photographer Michael DeYoung will present at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 26th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30.Join Michael, a long-time Alaska pro and award-winning outdoor photographer, as he presents THINKING OUTSIDE THE CAMERA and GOING PRO, a behind the scenes look on what it takes to create impactful outdoor images beyond proper camera settings. Being in cool places with a camera is only 25% of photography. Michael will share the entire process of image creation from…
Bolshoi Ballet production from Moscow debuts on the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 5, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Oct. 11 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “La Sylphide” from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 4:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Sedona audiences get to see the production the same day it premieres in Moscow!“La Sylphide” features Libretto by Adolphe Nourrit and Philippo Taglioni, with music direction by Pavel Klinichev and choreography by August Bournonville. Production and new choreography…
Light up the Mountain Celebration on November 24th in JeromeJerome AZ (November 5, 2018) – Once again, it is Christmas in Jerome and that means an afternoon of photos with Santa, music by Mingus Union High School Choir and Jazz band and a night of luminarias, reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and tree lighting. Bring your camera to The Old Fire House for a special photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus starting at 3:30. Then, stroll through town and listen to small groups of Mingus Union High School students performing at many locations.
Sedona Kindness Day Special EventSedona AZ (November 5, 2018) – November 13th is World Kindness Day. The Sedona City Council liked the idea and, for the third year, proclaimed November 13th as Sedona Kindness Day. To celebrate that Tuesday, SedonaKind and the Sedona International Film Festival present a glorious, award-winning film, LIYANA. There will be two showings at the Mary D Fisher Theater at 4 and 7 pm. Tickets are just $5 each with all proceeds going to assist local teachers in their heroic (and underpaid ) work in guiding our children to their best lives. As in past years,…
Sedona AZ (November 5, 2018) – Red Earth Theatre returns to Tlaquepaque on 7.30pm on Thursday November 15th with a special ‘Gratitude Show’ in the Chapel at the Patio de la Camilla, a collage-piece of poetry, prose, music and thoughts about gratitude drawn from a variety of cultures and eras, and featuring many of Red Earth Theatre’s regular performers and some new faces.Performers include Sandi Schenholm, Carmen Bedoya, Connie Patrick, Janie Rian, Joan Westmoreland, Terra Shelman, Cathy Ransom, Nancy Melmon, Kate Hawkes, Dave Belkiewitz, Dylan Marshall, Michael Cosentino, Murray Archimedes and musicians Jeanie Carroll, Riley Whitaker, Steve Keiffer and Leah Bee.
Sedona AZ (November 5, 2018) – Experience the energy of some amazing guitarist and singer songwriters at Sound Bites Grill this week. This entertainment restaurant is celebrating six years of food fun and music and brings intimate musical dinner shows to Sedona.This week’s highlight is world famous flamenco and classical guitarist Esteban who will be performing with his daughter Teresa Joy for an acoustical session on Saturday Nov 10th at 7 p.m. You will enjoy all his most popular hits from his numerous albums. Did you know he has eight number one albums on Billboard?
By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(November 5, 2018)I had an interesting experience last month at the small interfaith home spirituality group here in Sedona I’ve attended for the last few years. With a warm and friendly bunch of regulars and occasional newbies, these Sunday morning get togethers tend to attract seekers interested in exploring how best to fan the flames of tolerance, knowledge and inspiration. With a little service, a sharing of bread and wine and a down home potluck, these mornings are golden opportunities to meet up with like minded friends and toss…
Live concert event!Sedona AZ (November 4, 2018) – Celebrate the spirit, songs and stories of John Denver when world-renowned singer, songwriter and entertainer William Florian brings his live show and concert “The John Denver Story” to Sedona.Florian is a former member of the famous 1960’s group The New Christy Minstrels. There will be one performance on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. on the Goldenstein Stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
Camp Verde AZ (November 4, 2018) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday, November 8th 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.
Prescott Valley AZ (November 4, 2018) – MATFORCE and the Yavapai County Suicide Prevention Coalition invite you to attend a SafeTalk training to learn how to identify and respond to suicide thoughts and situations.Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. SafeTalk teaches participants to recognize these invitations, engage with the persons with thoughts of suicide, and connect them with resources to help them be safer from suicide.
Sedona AZ (November 4, 2018) – Emerson Theater Collaborative, in cooperation with the City of Sedona, Accord Hospice of Sedona, Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, Friends of Jack Jamesen Memorial Sculpture Park and Gigi Rock Productions presents playwright Pat Kruis Tellinghusen’s World War II Radio Christmas at Vista Hall, The Collective Sedona in the Village of Oak Creek December 6-7 and 14-16, 2018.
By Sherry Twamley, Editor and Publisher, Verde Village News (November 4, 2018)The purpose of this editorial is to provide an overview of the multiple financial crises that are about to drown Cottonwood taxpayers. Regardless of one’s ideology, it’s not hard to see that a problem exists. The city has more IOUs than available funds or projected returns to pay the IOUs. There are only TWO (2) WAYS to fix the City’s distressed finances/weak cash flow, namely; 1) Cut the bottom line (expenses) 2) Or grow the top line (the economy) to boost income/revenues. The problem is simple: the City of Cottonwood…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore eventsSedona AZ (November 2, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the next Met Live Opera presentation of Nico Muhly’s “Marnie” on Saturday, Nov. 10. There will be two shows that day at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre: 11 a.m. (live simulcast) and 4 p.m. (encore).Plan to come early as Ed Ingraham will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before each production (10 a.m. for the morning show and 3 p.m. for the encore).
2 Suspects In-custody from home known for Drug SalesCornville AZ (November 2, 2018) – On October 22, 2018, around 4:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 5900 block of E Tee Time Court in Cornville. Medical personnel were already on scene and treating 30-year-old Kaila Van Orden for a possible heroin overdose. Kaila was initially found passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with her 9-year-old daughter present.Deputies learned that Kaila arrived at the E Tee Time Court home and went inside with her daughter who later found her inside a bathroom holding a syringe. Kaila’s daughter told…