By Ted Grussing… what a beautiful job this Great Blue Heron is doing stalling out just inches above the surface. The wings are providing full braking forces and with the airflow over the wings interrupted, the feathers are lifted up in the turbulence behind them … a couple of steps and he was at a standstill and began hunting in the pond behind him. Pure elegance and this beauty can be found almost anywhere in the world … there may be six or seven billion of us, but there are a whole lot more critters than humans and oft, much…
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Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 16, 2017) – Great theater from London continues in Sedona with the Old Vic’s production of “The Crucible” showing on screen Monday, March 27 at 3 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Captured live at The Old Vic in London, Olivier-nominated Richard Armitage stars in Arthur Miller’s classic American drama “The Crucible”, brought vividly to life in this visceral five-star production by internationally acclaimed director Yaël Farber.
Clarkdale AZ (March 16, 2017) – Want to see a little local history in action? The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum proudly presents the 1928 Bank Robbery of the Clarkdale Branch of the Arizona Bank in full color and sound April 8 on Historic Main Street in Clarkdale. The re-enactments will take place during the 8th Annual Clarkdale Historic Building and Home Tour at 10:30, 12:30 and 2:30. Come see your local friends and neighbors as they portray the infamous Willard Forester and Earl Nelson, bank robbers by profession; David Saunders, the bank manager; and the lawman Jim Roberts; and many…
Historian/author John Bezy and artist Oralia LopezSedona AZ (March 16, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a history presentation, “meet the artist” event and pottery sale on the topic of Mata Ortiz pottery on Monday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m.John Bezy, geologist and co-author of “The Artistry and History of Mata Ortiz,” has worked with the potters of Mata Ortiz for over 30 years. He will offer a presentation on the history, inspiration, and appreciation of this unique regional art form.
Sedona AZ (March 16, 2017) – Following two very successful art shows last year, a group of artists calling itself The Renegades will exhibit a wide-ranging collection of art works this month at the Sedona Arts Center.The show brings together works from some of the area’s best known artists, and includes new paintings by Michael Chesley Johnson and Rick Gandolfo; photographs by Carol Gandolfo, Jim Peterson, and Trina Stephenson; weavings by Wendy “The Weaver” Bialek; jewelry and gourds by Pat Priolo; and ceramic pieces by Karl Williams and Luke Metz.
Sedona AZ (March 16, 2017) – On Thursday, March 23rd, at 6:30PM, Inspiration of Sedona will present a free Arizona premiere screening of National Geographic Channel’s season two finale of James Cameron’s Emmy award-winning documentary series Years of Living Dangerously, followed by an open, public discussion.
Sedona AZ (March 16, 2017) – The University Women of Sedona will hold their monthly meeting Monday, April 3 at Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Road, Sedona. Holly Hughes, creator of contemporary photographic artwork, will exhibit and describe examples of her work. Ms Hughes digitally processes, develops, and edits her images. She utilizes various techniques to capture unique nature shots. She also creatively captures man-made objects affected by natural weather phenomena.
By Ted Grussing… we all need it … mercifully our species has advanced to the point where most of us obtain our food from stores after it has been gathered and processed by others, but for most species they have to collect and process their own food daily. This drake Green Wing Teal was grubbing for food in the muddy waters of a drained pond and seemed to be doing pretty good; really makes you appreciate Basha’s or wherever you go to buy your food.
Camp Verde AZ (March 15, 2017) – Friday, March 17 at 9:00a, Nancey Payne, a specially trained bereavement chaplain from Northern Arizona Hospice, is starting a Grief Support Group at Camp Verde Community Library. The group will meet in the Copper Room the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 9:00a.
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 15, 2017) – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed production of “Saint Joan” showing in Sedona on Sunday, March 26 at 3 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Joan: daughter, farm girl, visionary, patriot, king-whisperer, soldier, leader, victor, icon, radical, witch, heretic, saint, martyr, woman.
Cottonwood AZ (March 15, 2017) – The Forest Service, in partnership with Yavapai County and the Cornville Community Association, is working on the Cornville Non-motorized Trail system and building a Trailhead with parking on Tissaw Road for access beginning March 27.These partners have been working for the past few years to develop a trail system near the communities of Bridgeport and Cornville on the National Forest. One of the overall goals has been to connect the communities of Bridgeport and Cornville with a trail network. Yavapai County and the Forest Service have previously completed a trailhead on Zalesky Road to…
Sedona AZ (March 15, 2017) – Longtime community partners the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona and Enchantment Resort have developed an innovative approach to corporate philanthropy that aims to protect the unique local environment. In conjunction with Enchantment Resort’s 30th anniversary celebration, the Resort is pleased to announce that over ten percent of the fees from guided hiking and biking activities will be set aside in the Boynton Canyon Preservation Fund.
Sedona AZ (March 15, 2017) – The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is teaming with certified American Red Cross Instructor Ajay Bronson to offer Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR and AED certifications this spring.
Sedona AZ (March 15, 2017) – “Sculpture, first and foremost, is about shape and form.” This mantra was Joshua Tobey’s first lesson in art education. He learned it at a very young age from his father and mentor, renowned western sculptor Gene Tobey, who instilled in Joshua an innate desire to pursue a career as an artist.
By Ted Grussing… a wonderful thing to have and enjoy … said goodbye to a friend this morning who by his very being changed my life … Roy Coulliette, who owned Turf Soaring passed last Wednesday and his service was this morning. In August of 1996, Corky was doing an extended stay at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital North and I drove down to see her every day. I-17 to Carefree Highway (SR74), turn left and then on to the hospital. One day I decided to turn right and see what was out the other way … 7 miles W was Turf…