By Ted Grussing… the entire Northern Arizona area is inundated with smoke from fires out of state, the sky was pretty much overcast when I took off this morning and the broadcast from Flagstaff ATIS (Air Traffic Information Service) on 125.8, was visibility greater than 5 and 5 which meets/exceed VFR flight. Kept the strobes and navigation lights on as it was very smokey/hazy and as a friend of mine is wont to say, it is good to be seen. The goal this morning was to shoot Red Mountain (volcano) as Bob wanted some shots of it for the article we…
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Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins cinemas around the world for special one night only eventSedona AZ (September 4, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a special one-night-only theatrical concert event: “David Gilmour Live at Pompeii”, coming to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.Forty-five years after Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour filmed “Live at Pompeii” in the legendary Roman Amphitheatre there, he returned for two spectacular shows, part of his year-long tour in support of his No.1 album “Rattle That Lock”. The performances were the first-ever rock…
Sedona AZ (September 2, 2017) – At 1:58 pm on September 2, 2017, Sedona fire crews were dispatched for an extreme fall injury below Midgley Bridge. Upon arrival, Battalion Chief Dave Cochrane located the victim on a ledge approximately 65 feet below the trail that they had fallen from. BC Cochrane directed his firefighters to rappel the vertical rock face to establish rapid contact with the victim. After firefighters gained access they determined that the victim was a 2-1/2 year old child and was deceased.The family of the child is on vacation visiting the area from Omaha, Nebraska.The scene was…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the official exclusive Northern Arizona location for monthly eventsSedona AZ (September 2, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is the official, exclusive Northern Arizona home for the New York Film Critics monthly series debuting new films weeks prior to their theatrical release. The series is hosted by Rolling Stone Magazine’s Peter Travers, via satellite, and features a Q&A with the filmmaker and stars from the film each month. The September premiere event will feature the debut of “Year By The Sea” — based on the New York Times Bestseller — for one show, one…
Meet Photographer Guy Schmickle at the Next Art Show in Village of Oak CreekSedona AZ (September 2, 2017) – On September 15 through September 17, visit the Outlet Mall in the Village of Oak Creek between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for the Oak Creek Arts & Crafts Show.Over 50 artists and craftsman will have their unique fares beautifully displayed in front of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte.
Sedona AZ (September 2, 2017) – On Thursday, September 14th, at 6:00PM, Inspiration of Sedona will present the Sedona premiere of the award-winning Tomorrow documentary, followed by an open, public discussion.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(September 2, 2017)Two letters were published by the Sedona Red Rock News in the 9/1/17 issue. One was from Debra Williams and the other from Lenore Kerr expressing thanks to the fire district personnel for helping them when they needed it. Both cases illustrate what we all know. I certainly do from my own experiences. These front line women and men are quality people rendering professional service and they deserve our respect and support without reservation.
By Sherry Twamley, Cottonwood Resident (September 2, 2017)How will the City find money to pay for all of the repairs and maintenance costs for its toxic brick and mortar assets and staggering six-figure employees’ compensation packages? The city is tapped out!
Dance, jive and have the time of your life with this unforgettable encore at the Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (September 1, 2017) – You can dance! You can jive! Having the time of your life!Spend the evening with Meryl Streep and the music of ABBA at the “Mamma-Mia!” at a special event featuring an encore screening of the smash hit movie musical on Monday, Sept. 11 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. Movie showtime is 7 p.m., but plan to come early to join in the fun and photo-ops! Come sing-a-long to all the catchy tunes,…
By Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development LibrarianSedona AZ (September 1, 2017) – Fall is a busy season at the Library, a time when programs resume and groups return after the summer break. This month, the Library is offering a number of special programs, in addition to regularly scheduled events like story time, Monday night movies, conversational Spanish classes, and more. Check our online events calendar at www.sedonalibrary.org for the full program schedule, or stop by the Library to pick up a printed copy. Here are a few highlights in September:
By Ted Grussing… crater is Strawberry Crater, located to the NE of Sunset Crater, and it is one of the more beautiful craters in the SF Volcanic Field and it is accessible by road which can be seen the very lower left portion of the photo … primitive road to be sure. I diverted up to the crater after shooting Miriam and its flow last week. Strawberry Crater has its own national Wilderness area consisting of something in excess of 10,000 acres. The peak is 6,526’ and I was about 8200’ when I took this shot. I am much lower…
Beethoven’s five piano concertos featured in award-winning film at Fisher theatreSedona AZ (August 31, 2017) – Sedona International Film Festival presents the Arizona premiere of “Concerto: A Beethoven Journey”. The event will show in Sedona on Monday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Filmed over the course of four years award-winning director Phil Grabsky follows leading concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes’s attempt to understand and interpret one of the greatest sets of works for piano ever written: Beethoven’s five piano concertos, in “Concerto: A Beethoven Journey”.
Speed limits lowered on I-17 during peak holiday travel timesVerde Valley AZ (August 31, 2017) – During the Labor Day holiday weekend, state and local agencies are focusing on keeping motorists safe and placing equipment and resources along heavily traveled highways to help move traffic should incidents occur.Motorists will play key roles in keeping traffic moving, too, by making smart driving decisions that won’t result in serious crashes that ruin road trips and create travel delays. Drivers should use caution over the holiday weekend in existing work zones and in three “holiday travel corridors” that will receive extra enforcement and…
Event Will Unite Food Buyers with Local Food Producers in the Verde ValleyClarkdale AZ (August 31, 2017) – Originally scheduled to be hosted by the Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde, the Farmer+Chef Connection will be hosted instead at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse in Clarkdale on September 11, 2017. The decision to move the event came after unanticipated construction at the Cliff Castle Casino prevented the event from being hosted at that venue.“We understand how these issues can arise and hope that all continues to go well for the next phase of development at the Cliff Castle Casino,” said Natalie…
World-class Music, Flamenco, Folk Dancers and Kid Zone Fun!Sedona AZ (August 31, 2017) – Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, the Art and Soul of Sedona, is hitting a big milestone this year! Fiesta del Tlaquepaque, one of Sedona’s premiere events honoring Mexican Independence Day, is celebrating its 45th year! Mark your calendars for September 9, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and be sure to gather friends and family, including the kids, for a day of non-stop South of the Border fun and entertainment! Admission is free and parking is available at the Uptown municipal parking lot with continuous shuttle…