Sedona AZ (November 2, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veterans Day tribute will be on Sunday, November 11 beginning at 12:00 p.m./noon at the Museum. This is an hour later than usual because the holiday lands on a Sunday this year.All veterans of all U.S. service branches, active military, family and friends, and residents who want to show their appreciation to those who have served and are now serving are invited to be guests of the Museum at Sedona’s annual memorial and program of appreciation.
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By John Tamiazzo, PhD (November 2, 2018)I read a story about a man who was building a home. One day he was nailing two boards together and accidently hit his thumb with the hammer. It was a direct hit and the resultant pain was unbearable. To ease his discomfort, he began to wildly jump up and down as he shouted obscenities. Far in the distance, two elderly women were taking a stroll in the countryside and stopped to watch his antics. One of the women commented, “Look how beautiful he sings and dances,” and then continued on their leisurely walk.…
By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (November 2, 2018) -Recently, we announced the winners of Sedona Public Library’s 60th anniversary writing contest and published excerpts from the first-place winners in each age category. In this column, we’re pleased to present the entire submission from young local poet Felicia Foldes, the third-place winner in the teen category.In her inspiring poem, Felicia describes 60 library programs and activities she has enjoyed over the years, from her early childhood to the present day. Congratulations, Felicia, on your winning entry, and thank you for highlighting many wonderful library programs for people of all ages. We’re…
By Ted Grussing… I came on this guy on Hwy 77 in Wisconsin, cutting over from I-35N to US 63 at Minong before heading up US 63 to Gordon where we take County Y heading to the Upper Eau Claire lake. He was near the road dining on whatever and he took off for a tree a few hundred feet away. I have never seen a larger Bald Eagle than this guy and he had a wingspan of at least eight feet. I got the car to a stop and backed up to where he had been, retrieved the Nikon…
Northern Arizona Blues Alliance partners with festival for one-night concert at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 1, 2018) – On Friday, Nov. 9, Sedona is turning Blue once again for the “Shades of Blue Revue” at the Mary Fisher Theater from 7-10 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Northern Arizona Blues Alliance (NAZBA) and features some of the best Blues artists in Arizona.The concert features three fabulous acts, two of which won their respective solo/duo and band competitions, recently held in Clarkdale, AZ and will be competing in the Blues Foundation’s 35thInternational Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis on January 21st through…
Drivers should use caution and allow extra travel timeSedona AZ (November 1, 2018) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89A near Sedona between mileposts 389 and 374 while crews maintain roadside vegetation.The work is scheduled to occur from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, through Thursday, Nov. 8.
Sedona AZ (November 1, 2018) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, November 12th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There is no fee…
Clarkdale AZ (November 1, 2018) – The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County and Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona have partnered with Yavapai College to present their annual Cash for College Scholarship Awareness Nights. Two events will provide opportunities for local students, their families, and educators to learn more about post-secondary scholarships, vocational trainings, and certificates available for both traditional and non-traditional college students.
Cottonwood AZ (November 1, 2018) – Do you have a friend or loved one who is incarcerated and soon to be released? Are you wondering about the excitement, fears and challenges that individuals and families face when someone they care about is transitioning from prison to the community? If so, you are invited to a free presentation called ‘From Inmate to Citizen’ being presented by MATFORCE’s Yavapai Reentry Project.
Sedona AZ (November 1, 2018) – Join Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”) for a discussion by Janeen Trevillyan, Sedona Heritage Museum President and Historian, as part of KSB’s Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Free to members, residents and visitors – all are welcome to join KSB at 5:30 p.m. at its historic Pushmataha Center on 360 Brewer Road. The evening will include complimentary appetizers donated by El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano and refreshments provided by KSB.
Sedona AZ (November 1, 2018) – The public is invited to attend a Sedona City Council public hearing Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for discussion and possible action on the update of the Land Development Code (LDC). The council chambers are located in the City Hall complex at 102 Roadrunner Dr.
By Ted Grussing… continuing my way through the portfolio today I cruised through my snow photos and came on this one that I shot in our back yard in April of 2011 … the leaf is from one of the Heavenly Bamboo (Nandida) bushes in our yard after a snow and the melt began as the sun came out. One of those little transient joys that we get to enjoy from time to time. With the early snows at the Peaks, we might be in for a good winter with a few of the snows storms down here. I love…
France’s official submission to the Academy Awards debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 31, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed “Memoir of War” Nov. 9-15 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Memoir of War” is France’s official submission to the Academy Awards for the Best Foreign Language Film this year.In Emmanuel Finkiel’s haunting adaptation of Marguerite Duras’s semiautobiographical novel, “The War: A Memoir”, the famed author (Mélanie Thierry) recounts an emotionally complex story of love, loss, and perseverance against a backdrop of wartime intrigue.
By Ted Grussing… this is the Great Egret, that refused to fly for me and Jim last week, resulting in about a thousand shots between us. I have my number down to about fifteen of him and it may go lower. Usually Egrets fly when you get anywhere close to them, not so this guy and we were within thirty or forty feet of him; had he done what we expected it is likely that we would have each had perhaps ten shots … after a few minutes it became kind of a sport with shutters clacking away around seven…
Craft beer tasting and documentary debut highlight special premiere eventSedona AZ (October 30, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special premiere event of the award-winning new film “Brewmaster” on Thursday, Nov. 8. There will be two screenings of the film at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.This special premiere event will feature a craft beer tasting by local breweries prior to the film screenings.