Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for special one night eventSedona AZ (September 20, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night only special premiere event of “Joan Jett: Bad Reputation” on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Joan Jett: Bad Reputation” features Joan Jett, songwriter/producer Kenny Laguna, as well as a venerable list of icons from music, entertainment and beyond — including Billie Joe Armstrong, Miley Cyrus, Debbie Harry, Nikki Haley, Iggy Pop, Kristen Stewart, Pete Townhsend, and many more.
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Camp Verde AZ (September 20, 2018) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists who use State Route 260 near Camp Verde to plan for the following ramp closures from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, through Thursday, Sept. 27:Intermittent closures of the north- and southbound I-17 to SR 260 off-rampsRight-turn only onto SR 260 from north- and southbound I-17, with a short detour to turn traffic back around the closureTraffic delays on both directions of SR 260 across the I-17 bridge
Sedona AZ (September 20, 2018) – The Platypus/Rhino Fire received moisture throughout the day yesterday, and fire behavior greatly diminished. With warm dry weather ahead, some potential for fire activity remains, especially near the southern edge of the original Rhino Fire where fingers of vegetation run through steep, rugged canyons.Significant growth is not anticipated, but firefighters will continue to closely monitor the area. If activity increases, some smoke would likely be noticeable from the Flagstaff and Sedona areas.
Sedona AZ (September 20, 2018) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, October 1st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters. There is no charge for this demonstration.
Sedona AZ (September 20, 2018) – On Sunday, September 23 at 7 p.m. plan to experience Billboard charting Jazz superstar JJ Sansaverino, guitarist from New York City, and his all-star band live at Sedona’s premier live music venue Sound Bites Grill as part of the first annual Jazz It Up Sedona Music Festival.
Prescott AZ (September 20, 2018) – A pair of Yavapai College Fire Science alumni are being hailed as heroes for providing aid to a man who was severely beaten in an adjacent Verde River campsite earlier this month.Ethan Hutchison and Mikayla Baker decided on a whim to join a group of friends at Bear Siting on the Verde River, arriving around 9 p.m. Sept. 9 after wrapping up their workday at the Central Arizona Regional Training Academy.
Sedona AZ (September 20, 2018) – Your former piano teacher might not approve, but thousands have learned the secret of how to play piano without reading music. If you’ve ever wondered how it’s done, mark June 26 on your calendar. That’s when the Sedona Parks and Recreation Department brings Craig Coffman to teach the nationally-renowned “Instant Piano” workshop. Coffman’s approach reveals how the pros play. For more than 22 years this workshop has taught more than 100,000 people to play.
By Ted Grussing… and this view of Sunset Crater from the west looking east gives you the heart shape cone I was talking about a week or so ago when I sent out photos from the east looking west. The collapse of the rim of the cone on the backside is what gives us this neat heart shape. The cone is about 900’ above the surface and you will only see this view from the air … maybe from up on the peaks? Sunset Crater is always one of my favorite places to shoot.
Festival and film celebrate 25 years with flashback screening at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 19, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is turning 25 this year, and to celebrate, we are rolling back the clock and bringing encore screenings of hit films from 25 years ago to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on the 25th of each month! And better yet … we are rolling back the tickets to the admission price of 25 years ago for these special events: just $4.25 each!This special year-long celebration continues with the anniversary screening of “Quiz Show” on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 4 and 7 p.m. at…
Sedona AZ (September 19, 2018) – Containment lines have successfully prevented the Platypus/Rhino Fire from moving forward to the north and east. Crews will to continue patrolling and mopping up these areas.Significant growth to the south is not anticipated, but there is still potential for fire to move along the southern edge of the original Rhino Fire through fingers of vegetation in steep, rugged canyons. Firefighters will be closely monitoring the area and may utilize helicopters to assist with suppression efforts should the need arise.
Cottonwood AZ (September 19, 2018) – Since 2016, Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity (VVHFH) has carried out a critical mission to provide Critical Home Repairs to qualified low income families, veterans and seniors who live in the Verde Valley.Sadly, last Friday night, September 14th, Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity’s mission work was stopped dead in its tracks, by the unscrupulous deeds of a cowardly thief, who broke into their facility to steal thousands of dollars in construction power tools used in the service to others.
Additional Investments in Arizona ArtistsPhoenix AZ (September 19, 2018) – The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) and the Arizona Commission on the Arts announced today a joint effort to support Arizona artists, including additional funding from the recently established Newton and Betty Rosenzweig Fund for the Arts, an endowment held at ACF.This public-philanthropic partnership strategically pairs the Arizona Community Foundation’s resources and collaborative practices with the Arts Commission’s statewide reach and artist-services infrastructure to serve a common goal: to invest in artists, supporting the work they do as innovators and creative contributors to Arizona’s future. Through an assessment that was done…
Sedona AZ (September 19, 2018) – The Forest Service will be placing boulders along Forest Road 152, known locally as Vultee Arch Road, near Dry Creek Trailhead, on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 19 and 20) to better define the travel corridor for the numerous visitors it receives.FR 152 and the Dry Creek Trailhead will not be closed while this work is being completed, however, visitors should be prepared to encounter road flaggers and experience short delays while equipment is being operated.
Sedona AZ (September 19, 2018) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley is hosting a candidate forum for the Sedona Fire District on Tuesday, September 25 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona, AZ.
Sedona AZ (September 19, 2018) – The Sedona Camera Club currently has 66 images created by 23 members on display at Sedona City Hall now through the end of December. The public is invited to meet the participating photographers at at reception Oct. 18 from 4-6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 102 Roadrunner Dr.