Remember Loved Ones on a 26×6 MuralSedona AZ (October 14, 2017) – Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village has provided the perfect setting for South of the Border fiestas, festivals and cultural extravaganzas for the last four decades. One of the most popular comes at the end of October, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This time-honored tradition from Mexico, celebrated all over South, Central and now North America, remembers loved ones who have passed on. This year the Day of the Dead celebration will take place on Saturday, October 28th from 2:00 to 8:00 pm, with a…
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Sedona AZ (October 14, 2017) – The parking area and trailhead next to Midgley Bridge will be temporarily closed Oct.16 (Monday) and Oct. 23 (Monday) for infrastructure improvements and public safety.
Prescott AZ (October 14, 2017) – Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park honors the 19 Hotshots who gave their lives during the Yarnell Hill Fire four years ago. To help more people experience the park and pay respect to these brave men, Arizona State Parks & Trails is now offering a shuttle service to the park from the town of Yarnell. A shuttle service will take visitors to the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park and return them to their cars after their visit. The shuttle parking lot is located in Yarnell at the Assembly of God church, 17125 W.…
Sedona AZ (October 14, 2017) – Susan Munich Henkels was born and grew up in Lexington, Kentucky amidst some of the most beautiful trees in the country. She remembers her attraction from early on when trees would show up in every first to eighth grade drawing she ever did. She was either climbing, falling out of, or drawing trees. She never grew out of that particular phase of her life. Henkels says, “Moving to Sedona in 1989 has been a constant source of inspiration for my drawings and for my work as a psychotherapist, as psychology and art are a…
Bolshoi Ballet production from Moscow debuts on the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 13, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Oct. 22 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Le Corsaire” from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 3:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Le Corsaire” features music by Adolphe Adam and choreography by Alexei Ratmansky after Marius Petipa. The cast includes the Bolshoi’s principal dancers and soloists, accompanied by the corps de ballet from the Bolshoi.
Sedona AZ (October 13, 2017) – Red Rose Inspiration For Animals is ending the fall season with the last Art Show of the year to take place exclusively at the Olde Sedona Bar and Grill and Redrock Precision Motors at 1405 West Hwy 89A in West Sedona, Saturday, October 14 and Sunday October 15th. With a new schedule of 8 shows starting up in the Spring of 2018. The shows are not affiliated with any other events in town and benefit animal welfare through their organization. Red Rose has been promoting shows since 2009 at the same location and is proud…
Sedona AZ (October 13, 2017) – Celebrate fall at Slide Rock State Park during the 10th annual Fall Festival on October 21, 2017. Enjoy a variety of fun fall activities for the whole family while celebrating the 30th anniversary of the park!The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Exhibitors on site will include essential oil distilling, blacksmithing, beekeeping, Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments, the southwest monarch butterfly study, Arizona Flywheelers’ antique engines and tractors, Arizona Game and Fish Department, and Oak Creek Watershed Council. Kids will also get to meet Smokey the Bear from the…
Sedona AZ (October 13, 2017) – The Red Rock Ranger District is making recreation safer at several of their day-use, camping and trailhead recreation areas by removing hazardous trees beginning tomorrow.About 65 trees have the potential to fall at several recreation areas throughout the district.
Cottonwood AZ (October 13, 2017) – Two regional businesses are the latest beneficiaries of the VVREO Revolving Loan Fund. Galina Fine Jewelers of Cottonwood, a 10-year old retail operation, will use a loan to increase inventory, make store improvements and upgrade its marketing. RC Autoglass AZ, also of Cottonwood, will bridge expenses between business launch and receiving customer payments.Matt Rinaldi the business owner of RC Autoglass AZ commented, “Working with VVREO has been great, and I have and will continue to refer people to them. The money helped us get much needed equipment and supplies to help us get up and running.…
Open to the Public! Camp Verde AZ (October 13, 2017) – The Rainbow Acres Family & Friends Open House is schedule for Saturday, October 28th. The event starts at 9:00 AM and concludes at 1:30 PM. Gates open at 8: 45 am. Please join us for a fun filled day. Wear your Cowboy and Cowgirl best!
Sedona AZ (October 13, 2017) – From October through December, Sedona’s City Hall will be illuminated with the glowing landscapes of Christine Debrosky. From the blush of early morning light, to the dazzle of mid-day, to the rich amber tones towards sundown, this exhibition of pastel and oil paintings is a celebration of the Sedona area.
Sedona AZ (October 13, 2017) – Oak Creek Apples Macintosh Users Group (OCAMUG): 10 am to 12 noon., Si Birch Community Room, Sedona Public Library, 3520 White Bear Rd, in West Sedona, 282.7714. Third Saturday.
Sedona AZ (October 13, 2017) – Larisa Aukon doesn’t believe in following the rules. She believes in breaking them.Born in Latvia, Larisa was accepted into an art school for gifted children when she was 12. For the next six years, she took as many as 20 art lessons per week. She went on to earn her master’s degree from the Art Academy of Latvia where she received classical training as a painter.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (October 11, 2017) – The Friends of the Sedona Library’s Festival of Wreaths is an event that transforms the Library. I eagerly look forward to the magical gala event that kicks off the festival and the excitement of the sale throughout November.This year the Preview “Golden” Gala and Sale will be held on Sunday, November 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. The kickoff event features souvenir champagne flutes, golden bling bags, culinary treats, musical entertainment, raffle prizes, and great company. Tickets are now on sale at SPL in the Village, the main Library on White Bear Road, and…
By Bob and Karen Hatler, Sedona Residents(October 12, 2017)Dear Sir:We have seen numerous presentations with lots of numbers to describe past, current and planned expenditures for Sedona Fire District (SFD). Are we missing the point with all those numbers? In reality, all of us simply need to live within our budget, including SFD. SFD provides an important service and they do it well. As a tax-based entity, they are lucky to have a strong revenue stream that includes taxes collected from property owners, as well as alternate revenue sources, i.e., ambulance fees, facilities usage charges, wildland fire participation, grants. The…