Prescott News – The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center and The Yavapai College Foundation proudly present an inspiring evening about renewing personal connections and mending our divided world. Join us for Building Stronger Communities: An Evening with Naomi Tutu, Thursday night April 10, at 7 p.m. Rev. Tutu’s discussion will explore the concept of Ubuntu, an African philosophy that focuses on personal connections and a broad sense of compassion as a way of building and strengthening communities. Rev. Tutu praises the philosophy of Ubuntu, and its surprising ability to heal societal divisions and empower individuals, as well. “I hope that people would…
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Sedona News – The Arts Academy of Sedona (AAS) has announced the next presentation of its Friday Night at the Theater program (presented on the third Friday of every month) at its NEW theatre space at the New Room (Sedona United Methodist Church) (110 Indian Cliffs Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336). In recognition of “Poetry Month,” on April 18th from 7-8:30 pm, this cabaret-style event—titled “All things speak of Poetry”—will feature music, dance, recitation, and drama from a variety of local performers, including musicians, singers, dancers, poets, and spoken-word artists. The cast includes: Chantal Harte and Jashan Blackwell—The Traveling Troubadours, Shelly and Woody Haiken, Joan Westmoreland, Sunday Larson, Melinda…
By Charlene. Roth Sedona, AZ — There’s something special about building a business right where you live. It’s more than just launching a brand—it’s staking your claim, putting your name on something, and hoping it resonates with the people you pass at the grocery store. Starting a business in your own community is deeply personal, but that also means it comes with extra pressure. You’re not just trying to make money—you’re trying to do it in front of your neighbors, your family, and your old high school teachers. It’s a big swing, but when you do it right, it’s also…
Sedona, AZ — In a time when the world is calling for more intentionality, how and where we spend our money matters more than ever. In Sedona—a town known for its sacred energy and spiritual roots—supporting local and spiritual businesses is more than a transaction; it’s a contribution to a collective awakening and a commitment to nurturing the very culture that draws seekers, creatives, and healers from all over the globe. This isn’t just economics—it’s energetic reciprocity. And it’s how we begin to build a conscious economy together. Why Conscious Spending Matters When you buy from a local artisan, receive…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Janis Ian: Breaking Silence” showing April 11-17 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. In 1965, Janis Ian — a 14-year-old singer-songwriter from New Jersey — wrote “Society’s Child” about an interracial relationship. Recorded and released a year later, the song launched Ian’s career, but its subject matter ignited controversy, even resulting in death threats. The fallout plunged Ian into an emotional tailspin–and yet a few years later she emerged from the ashes with an even bigger hit, “At Seventeen.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYOz2b_iLxw Over six decades, Janis…
Verde Valley News – The Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery invites you to join us April 10 for the Spring Student Art Exhibition at Yavapai College’s Verde Valley Campus. This group exhibition includes student creations from a variety of disciplines, including Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, and Jewelry. An Opening Reception will be held Thursday, April 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. It is open to the public, with complimentary small bites and wine available for purchase from the Southwest Wine Center. The exhibition runs through Thursday, May 8. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of our students, instructors and the arts! YC’s Verde Campus Student…
Arizona News – The Arizona Department of Transportation is set to start work this month on an Interstate 17 project to construct an overpass crossing for wildlife south of Flagstaff. The project, funded through a federal grant, is an effort to improve wildlife habitat connections while reducing the risk of crashes involving animals, especially elk and deer. ADOT is partnering with the Arizona Game and Fish Department on the $15.8 million wildlife overpass project, 12 miles south of Flagstaff, which also will install 8-foot-tall wildlife fencing along more than 8 miles of the interstate. This stretch currently has no bridges…
Sedona News – The city invites residents to apply for the 2025 Sedona Police Department Community Police Academy, a free program designed to experience firsthand engagement with the Sedona Police Department, have a better understanding of the department’s role within the community and foster a collaborative relationship with residents. The eight-week program will be held every Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., starting May 6, 2025. It is for Sedona residents and business community members to help create open communication with Sedona Police Department staff. Not only is it an opportunity for the community to learn more about the…
Sedona News – A collaboration of local organizations is sponsoring a “Hands Off” community march in Sedona on Saturday, April 5th. The local march is one of an hundreds of marches happening around the country protesting actions by President Trump’s administration. Sedona marchers will gather at 9AM on Art Barn Road in Uptown Sedona. This will be a peaceful event. Many of President Trump’s over 100 Executive Orders of his current term have ignored federal laws and the Constitution, with the courts enacting stays or overturning them. Local groups supporting the march include: After the March Indivisible, Indivisible Sedona, Sedona…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Neil Young: Coastal” on April 17 and 20 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aos5T2RRd_E Take a journey with maverick musician Neil Young in this personal, behind-the-scenes doc as he cruises the coast on his recent solo tour. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and Young’s wife, Daryl Hannah, “Coastal” offers a glimpse behind the curtain of this unguarded iconoclast, as he navigates a return to the stage post-Covid — from his everyday observations on the bus to his candid, wry…
… going back to some of my favorites tonight. Above is a shot I took from roughly the intersect of SR 179 and Beaver Head Flat Road looking N towards the Village of Oak Creek and about 7 miles beyond that lies the city of Sedona. Red Rock Ranger Station on the right of SR 179 at the bottom of the photograph. We have three golf courses in the Village which is why we ended up here and not Sedona … we live on what is now the 11th tee box of Oak Creek Country Club which is the top golf club…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Fishbowl” showing April 11-16 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. “The Fishbowl” is the first-ever Puerto Rican-produced film to be selected for Sundance, and it has played to critic and audience acclaim. https://vimeo.com/1037626086?share=copy Noelia, a 40-year-old Puerto Rican visual artist, discovers her cancer has metastasized after spending several years in remission. Despite the insistence of her partner, Jorge, she refuses to continue her treatment and decides to return to Vieques, the small Caribbean island east of Puerto Rico where…
Sedona News – For the ninth successive year the city of Sedona has supported the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund Trail Keeper program. This year’s contribution of $52,000 comes at a critical time when cutbacks in Federal allocations and policy changes have put unforeseen strain on funding the essential maintenance needed to keep the expansive trail system in the Red Rock Ranger District sustainable. The Trail Keeper program is a partnership program between the city of Sedona and local businesses that collectively will provide $120,000 in 2025 for maintenance of the Red Rock trails. Starting in 2017 with 25 Trail…
Sedona News – “Monday at the Museum” is a demonstration conducted every Monday. Please call for a current schedule. The Museum is always looking for participants who are willing to share their knowledge and skills. For details call 928-282-7038. April 7, Red Rock Quilters Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, April 7, 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…
Sedona News – To learn about and celebrate the sustainable management of freshwater resources, the city of Sedona, Oak Creek Watershed Council, and Arizona Water Company invite the public to the second annual World Water Day celebration event on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Slide Rock State Park at 6871 N Hwy 89a, Sedona, Arizona, 86336. Through hands-on activities, the public is encouraged to participate in a macroinvertebrate survey in the Oak Creek, learn how water moves underground and discover how stormwater flows through Sedona. Upon completing at least three event activities, participants will…