By David Stephen March 10-16 is Brain Awareness Week for 2025. Sedona, AZ — It is possible to have AI chatbots provide categorizations to shape the relationship of individuals with sleep. Why is sleep important? What is asleep? Why does good sleep feel refreshing? What makes sleep sometimes easier after fatigue? What should be understood about sleeplessness? These are not questions for obvious answers like sleep is for rest, or others, but to explore conceptual brain science, for the foundation of sleep by the human mind. It is theorized that the human mind is the collection of all the electrical and…
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… although I travel around the state to different lakes and wild areas, home is source of an abundance of wildlife, birds and critters. Above is a North American Cardinal perched on a street sign close to home, perhaps further instructions are needed? Below is a Coopers Hawk, just taking off from the top of a pine tree in the back yard … these are fearless hunters that thrive on smaller birds, reptiles and others as necessary … it is a joy to watch them engage in aerial combat … and again, in my backyard. Into the weekend and some pretty sloppy weather…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to welcome back award-winning comedian Rita Rudner for a very special benefit performance — “An Evening with Rita Rudner” — live on stage at the Sedona Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. A successful actress, author, playwright, and screenwriter, Rita Rudner’s epigrammatic one-liners have filled the London Palladium, the Sydney Opera House, and Carnegie Hall. Now, Sedona will have the opportunity to experience her icepick-sharp timing and trademark clever observations up close and personal. Rudner’s unmatched humor and enduring charm will leave you in stitches. Don’t…
Arizona News – In April 1925, Arizona’s State Highway Department launched a monthly magazine “devoted to the interest of good roads.” The 16-page first edition of Arizona Highways included an article explaining the use of expansion joints on bridges, advertisements from companies involved in road construction and a few so-so photos, each showing a section of road. Today, with Arizona Highways kicking off a yearlong centennial celebration, print and digital subscribers around the world are treated each month to award-winning photography and articles showcasing our state’s scenery, culture and history. The goal: promoting Arizona as a place to visit and explore. “We are sincerely…
Verde Valley News – Yavapai College’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Certification Program is making waves in the Verde Valley and beyond, as students not only gain cutting-edge skills but also secure jobs in the industry before even graduating. This hands-on program, located at YC’s Verde Valley campus in Clarkdale, is helping students transform their lives by preparing them for high-demand careers in the HVAC field. Under the guidance of James Morales, a veteran HVAC professional and passionate educator, the program has become a beacon of opportunity for students of all ages and backgrounds. Combining state-of-the-art facilities with real-world…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “There Is Another Way”, showing March 21-27 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. In the midst of darkness, we discover who we truly are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39n7iOd8Qo4 “There Is Another Way” tells the story of a group of visionaries who refuse to surrender to violence and injustice, and in doing so show that another path is possible — for them, for us, and for all humanity. As we are all faced with essential questions about who we are, will we choose collective liberation, where the needs,…
Verde Vallley News – With summer fast approaching, the permit season for visiting Fossil Creek will begin soon which allows individuals a chance to reserve a parking space at this popular destination on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between the months of April to October. Fossil Creek will be closed Mondays through Thursdays. Permit sales will begin online at 8 a.m. on March 16 at recreation.gov. At that time, a parking space reservation can be secured for one day among the dates of April 4-6 or April 11-13, as the maximum allowed for an individual is one permit per person per calendar month. Each permit is…
Sedona News – Chamber Music Sedona is proud to celebrate the conclusion of a successful 42nd season with a concert by the internationally acclaimed Zukerman Trio on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona, Ariz. 86336. Featuring legendary violinist Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Amanda Forsyth and pianist Shai Wosner, the program will include masterworks by Rachmaninoff, Brahms and Smetana, promising an unforgettable afternoon of musical mastery. With a celebrated career spanning five decades, Pinchas Zukerman reigns as one of today’s most sought-after and versatile musicians. A prodigious talent recognized…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of “Bad Shabbos” showing March 21-27 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90VptqEUi4s “Bad Shabbos” was one of the top award-winning films at the recent Sedona International Film Festival, garnering the Directors’ Choice for Best Feature Comedy and rave audience reviews. Audience Award Winner at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, “Bad Shabbos” is here to prove that even Shabbat can go haywire in this off-beat comedy. Directed by Daniel Robbins and co-written by Zack Weiner — and starring Kyra Sedgwick and David Paymer — this chaotic…
By Craig Swanson Vice President, Keep Sedona Beautiful Sedona News – Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) is proud to participate in Arizona Gives Day 2025—a day dedicated to supporting nonprofits across the state. While the official date is April 1, you don’t have to wait! You can make an impact right now by clicking here to donate. We need your help to preserve Sedona’s breathtaking landscape and protect the Verde Valley’s natural beauty. Your donation enables us to continue our vital work, including: 🌿 Restoring and protecting our National Forest lands 🌟 Preserving our famous dark skies 🚯 Keeping our roads…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Erev Shabbat services, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal, begin at 5:30 pm on Friday, March 21, including songs to usher in the Sabbath, prayers of healing for loved ones, and Kaddish, the Mourner’s prayer in memory of those who have passed away recently or around this date in past years. Patty Hoisch will be called to Torah as a…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — What the heck is going on? For the second time in just over a month, two massive vessels have collided in the middle of the ocean under circumstances that defy logic, probability, and conventional explanations. On February 12, 2025, the USS Harry Truman—one of America’s most powerful and technologically advanced aircraft carriers—collided with a merchant ship in open waters. The damage was so extensive that the Truman had to be taken out of service for repairs, rendering it useless in a region where the U.S. military has been actively engaged in suppressing terrorist activities.…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “No Other Land”, showing March 21-27 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. “No Other Land” is the Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Feature and has won more than 50 major awards at prestigious film festivals around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPkHGw2h1eU Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community’s mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since childhood. Basel documents the gradual erasure of Masafer Yatta, as soldiers destroy the homes of families — the largest…
Sedona News – The popular new musical dramedy, “The Dead Quilters Society,” will be performed at Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30. The curtain will rise at 7 pm on Saturday and at 4 pm on Sunday. “We’re excited to partner with the Sedona International Film Festival to stage this great show in an amazing venue in Mary D. Fisher Theatre,” said Nate Meyers, Executive Director of the Sedona Historical Society and Sedona Heritage Museum. The Sedona Historical Society is a producer of the musical. “The Dead Quilters Society” tells the real stories of…
By Bambi Dudley Sedona News – The 2025 Skyfire Summit invites UFO enthusiasts, researchers, and the curious alike to an unforgettable discovery and exploration weekend, October 17-20, 2025, at the intimate Global Center for Christ Consciousness in Sedona, AZ. Marking the 80 years of UFO truths kept secret by the government, this year’s event promises a memorable four days centered on the ever-evolving world of UFO research and disclosure. Event Highlights Interactive Sessions: Attendees can participate in live discussions, including Q&A sessions with filmmakers Ron James (of Accidental Truth) and Jennifer W. Stein (of TRAVIS), experiencers Travis Walton and Melinda Leslie, and ufologists-authors…