Sedona AZ (January 15, 2018) – The Social Action Team of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley will present a free HOT TOPIC program on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at noon, at the synagogue, located at 100 Meadow Lark Drive, Sedona. Join us for a video screening of an interview produced by the 92nd Street Y of the Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman as he discusses the ramifications of the new tax plan with MSNBC host Chris Hayes. What will it mean for us individually and as a nation? What will the long term effects be? This is a great opportunity to hear…
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Sedona AZ (January 15, 2018) – Experience The Figure Revealed through life drawing, performance art, and live demonstrations at the Sedona Arts Center’s Theater Gallery! Friday, January 26, 5pm-8pm is the opening reception of The Figure Revealed: Artists and Muse exhibit of figurative works. At the reception, the public is invited to experience drawing the semi-clothed figure at a “draw-a-thon,” where performer/models will dance into short poses. Saturday, January 27, artists will demonstrate how to carve portraits in wood at 1:30-2:30, and how to draw “quick gesture,” short poses with a live model from 3:00pm- 4pm.
By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(January 15, 2018)Life in Sedona took an auspicious turn as we learned to look for the muse in both the mundane and sublime. Maybe not too surprisingly, many people we met seemed to feel the same way, referencing the rich historical, cultural and esoteric lore as they described a sense of now dwelling in possibility. Everyone seemed to have the not-unpleasant, mildly disorienting feeling that we’d all been plopped down in some modern day Shangri-La, an exotic but accessible location designed by a very creative, maybe mischievous, genius to encourage all…
By An Arizona Conflicts of Interest Citizens’ Association Board(January 13, 2018)Government watchdogs are warning the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors that an event chaired by Supervisor Randy Garrison in Verde Village could breach Yavapai County ethics rules designed to keep government honest and impartial.
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – Sedona Fire District was dispatched to a structure fire at Senor Bob’s Restaurant located at 2015 W State Route 89A, January 11 shortly after 4:00 am. Upon arrival firefighters observed smoke issuing from the eaves of the building. When firefighters made entry to the building, they encountered fire in the kitchen area. The fire had extended into the attic space and required extensive overhaul to ensure that the flames had been extinguished. “After the bulk of the fire in the kitchen was extinguished we saw that the remaining fire had already extended into the…
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – On January 11, 2018 at approximately 7:45am, a 15-year-old male was rescued from the south aspect of Capitol Butte (aka Thunder Mountain) in Sedona by the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team (YCSRT) Back Country Unit (BCU) aided by a DPS Ranger Helicopter.The day prior, January 10, 2018, at approximately 9AM, the teen left home alone wearing only a small back with minimal water and food, leggings, shorts, a hooded sweater, baseball cap and running shoes. His intentions were to summit Capitol Butte, a long time goal. Note: Capitol Butte is the most prominent landmass in the immediate vicinity just north of down…
By Michelle Dube, PWG PresidentCottonwood AZ (Janaury 13, 2018) – Business Networking for Women in Northern Arizona! The Professional Women’s Group is holding their first quarterly luncheon of 2018 on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. The luncheon is at the Cottonwood Recreation Center from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM and includes a speaker presentation, networking opportunities, and a delicious and healthy meal. And, you won’t want to miss our fabulous door prizes and raffle.
Free screening & discussion of Being Mortal explores end-of-life careCamp Verde AZ (January 13, 2018) – Accord Hospice of Sedona is hosting a free, community screening of the documentary “Being Mortal” on Wednesday, January 17, 2017 at 10 am at the Camp Verde Community Library, 130 Black Bridge Road in Camp Verde. After the screening, audience members can participate in a guided conversation on what the next steps are in identifying and communicating your wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences.
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – Ruth Marie Palmer, aka Rosie the Riveter, passed away in 2017 at the age of 99. She led a long and satisfying life married to a wonderful man and raised, in my opinion, three great children. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in December of 2016. Carol, my wife, was the primary caregiver for the last eight months of her life, but she could not have been able to cope with all the demands required of her mother without the assistance of the organization I am writing about in my City Talk article…
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – “Monday at the Museum” will feature Scottish shortbread on January 29th at 11:00 a.m. In Scotland, shortbread is traditionally served to the first guest in your home after New Year’s Day to ensure a prosperous year ahead. (If your guest happens to be a raven-haired young man, you will be especially lucky.) The most basic recipe is just flour, sugar, and lots of butter, but with a few additions and attention to preparation, your shortbread can stand above the rest.
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – On Saturday January 20th Leon J will be returning to Sound Bites Grill from 7-10pm for a night of Acoustic Blues/Rock, Country, Country blues, and Americana. Leon will be performing with his band. He was inducted into The Blues Hall of Fame by the National Heritage Foundation in 2011. Leon’s notable style influence flows from the Delta.Acknowledged as a Music Historian, Leon has a passion for rhythmic interpretation and the stories behind it, in all of his music. The bands live performances highlight Leon’s vocal and musical talent which has garnered a reputation for…
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – From January 27 through February 5, a unique figure exhibition of drawings, paintings, and other artwork, will be held daily from 10am to 5pm at the Sedona Arts Center Theatre Gallery. The Figure Revealed: Artists and Muse exhibit is intentionally set up to represent a studio setting. It features a collection of art, started in Sedona Art Center’s Monday life drawing sessions over the past four years by 16 regularly attending artists. The show highlights an array of styles, expressions, imaginative responses, and interpretations of the human form, which have been created by artists with various backgrounds and skill…
Sedona AZ (Jan. 12, 2018) The Green Light Dance Band, one of Northern Arizona’s top original Rock ‘n’ Roll vocal groups, performs in concert at the Main Stage in Cottonwood AZ Saturday, January 13 from 8 to 11 p.m.The band, led by songwriters Chicky Brooklyn and Tommy Best, is comprised of some of the finest musicians in the Greater Sedona and Cottonwood area who are part of the Green Light roster of performing artists, boasting an alumni of musicians that include such luminaries as Robin Miller, Uncle Marc Wolin, Eddy Barattini, Dave Rentz, Mike Reed, J.R. Robusto and the late…
By Sophia Zarifis-Russell, Reference AssistantSedona AZ (January 12, 2018) -This is it! This is the year I lose weight and exercise more. What better place to start than the Library. As I stroll down the aisle where the diet books are located, I see familiar ones. I must confess that I am a professional dieter, always on a diet, but never losing weight.
By Ted Grussing… I had a running conversation with a friend during the course of the day about dreams, good ones, scary ones and repetitive ones of all genres. I like the warm fuzzy ones and many of them have played out on my lap as One takes over, curls up on my lap and takes a nap disabling my ability to do anything except enjoy her presence on my lap. I think she is having sweet dreams as she sleeps … she snuggles and brings a smile to my face as the things I was doing are put on…