Sponsored by Pillsbury Wine Company and Fusti’s Fine Fudge from the Verde Valley Olive Oil TradersCottonwood AZ (February 2, 2017) – Bresnan Unplugged brings an eclectic mix of originals, jazz & pop standards, “old-timey” blues, and folk-rock music to Old Town Center for the Arts, celebrating love and romance in the spirit of Valentines Day.Dan Bresnan returns to Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, AZ after well-received sold-out performances from the Bresnan Unplugged Trio. On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 7:00 P.M., this all-star ensemble will feature Dan Bresnan (acoustic archtop guitar/vocals) along with special guest artists Allen…
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Evening With Cloris Leachman Opens Festival on Feb. 17; Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Michael Feinstein, Peter Marshall In Concert; Films, Workshops Scheduled Through Feb. 26Sedona AZ (February 2, 2017) – Gianfranco Rosi’s riveting documentary about the European migrant crisis, Fire at Sea, Raul Peck’s exploration of racism in America, I Am Not Your Negro based on James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript, Remember This House, and a one-night screening of The Comedian, starring Robert De Niro, are only a few of the highlights of the 23rd annual Sedona International Film Festival, Feb. 17-26.
Sedona AZ (February 2, 2017) – The 2017 Sedona Muses Lecture Series, Colorado Plateau Extremes, continues Monday, February 13, with “Extreme Explosions” presented by Dr. G. Kent Colbath. The lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Sedona United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Road. Tickets, $6 for MNA and Sedona Muses members and $7 for nonmembers, are available for purchase at Bashas’ in Sedona, Weber’s IGA at the Village of Oak Creek or at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m.
By Gary EverySedona AZ (February 2, 2017) – On Friday February 10th, at 6pm the Sedona library will host a show called “All You Need is Love”, exploring valentine themes through music and poetry. A star studded cast has been brought together to explore Valentine’s Day in song and verse, celebrating love in all its forms.
Cottonwood AZ (February 2, 2017) – Do you have a friend or loved one who is incarcerated and soon to be released? Are you wondering about the excitement, fears and challenges that individuals and families face when someone they care about is transitioning from prison to the community? If so, you are invited to a free presentation called ‘From Inmate to Citizen’ being presented by MATFORCE’s Yavapai Reentry Project.
Sedona AZ (February 2, 2017) – The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department seeks parade participants for the 47th annual St. Patrick’s Parade held Saturday, March 11. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and travel along Jordan Road between Jordan Historical Park and Mesquite Avenue just as it has in the past.
Clarkdale AZ (February 2, 2017) – Yavapai College is among the community partners presenting the fourth-annual Verde Valley SCITECH Festival Feb. 23 through March 3 and is hosting a festival signature event — the Verde Valley SCITECH EXPO — at the YC Clarkdale campus on Friday, March 3.
By Ted Grussing… and shadows … the light was pretty harsh when I flew this afternoon so spent my time shooting the ground. I took this shot on the plateau a few miles from the edge of the rim. Kind of a fun shot and nice to be back in the air and a repeat tomorrow. Had to be home by three this afternoon so it was less than an hour in the air, but nice.
Village of Oak Creek AZ (February 1, 2017) – On Monday, January 30 shortly after 4:00 pm, Sedona Fire District was dispatched to a possible structure fire at 25 Creek Rock Circle when the occupant was alerted to the fire after the smoke alarms in the structure began sounding. While initial units were responding, there were multiple 911 calls confirming a working fire. The Battalion Chief upgraded the alarm and activated additional resources to assist in fighting the fire.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre plays host to Academy Award nominated short documentary filmsSedona AZ (February 1, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of The 2017 Oscar Documentary Shorts Programs Feb. 15-16 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Now an annual film festival tradition, Sedona audiences will be able to see all of the short documentary films nominated for Academy Awards before the Oscar telecast in late February.
Clarkdale AZ (February 1, 2017) – Yavapai College was recently recognized by two different college rating organizations for its quality, affordability, and academic excellence.AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO), a leader in higher education information and resources, ranked Yavapai College in five categories: Most Affordable Online Colleges (#6), Best Online Colleges in Arizona (#5), Best Online Criminal Justice Degrees (#4), Best Online Community Colleges (#25), and Best Online Education and Teaching Degrees (#29).
Sedona AZ (February 1, 2017) – Would you like to know how Sedona’s City Hall works? Do you want to have a voice in the future of the city of Sedona? These questions and others will be answered at the Citizens Academy, a program offered to educate and reach out to the community. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with the Sedona City Council and various department staff to better understand city operations and issues.
Sedona AZ (February 1, 2017) – “Sedona’s non-indigenous history may not be hundreds of years old, but it is rich and unique in its own way”, says Janeen Trevillyan, of the Sedona Heritage Museum.Please join Keep Sedona Beautiful on Wednesday, February 8th for its Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series to hear about the colorful characters and events of Sedona’s early days.
By Ted Grussing… I did my best not to disturb the wildlife at the ponds as they prepared for another night, feeding, sunning themselves and soaking up the last rays of the sun. The reflections of golden pond banks and blue sky elicited a feeling that all is well on planet earth … and it is! In the back we have a drake Ring Neck duck and in the foreground a drake Blue Bill as they swam up the far side of the pond I was shooting.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre plays host to Academy Award nominated short films Feb. 10-14Sedona AZ (January 31, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of The 2017 Oscar Nominated Shorts Programs Feb. 10-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Now an annual film festival tradition, Sedona audiences will be able to see all of the short films nominated for Academy Awards before the Oscar telecast in late February. All of the Live Action Short Film nominees and Animated Short Film nominees will be featured. Documentary Short Film nominees will also be shown…