Jake Gyllenhaal, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon and Laura Linney star in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 4, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “Nocturnal Animals” — nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and featuring an award-winning all-star cast — showing Jan. 13-19 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Nocturnal Animals” stars Academy Award-nominees Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon and Laura Linney, along with Golden Globe-nominee Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
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Sedona AZ (January 4, 2017) – A diverse group of local residents has organized a “Peaceful Unity March” to take place in Sedona, in support of the Women’s March on Washington, January 21. Sedona’s marchers will step off from Creative Gateways, 45 Birch Blvd. off SR89A (across from Whole Foods) in West Sedona at 1PM and will march to Uptown Sedona. The Sedona march is one of several taking place throughout Arizona and the country, the day following the presidential inauguration. The marches aim to bring together people of all genders, ethnicities, and personal expressions in a showing of solidarity for…
Sedona AZ (January 4, 2016) – The Steering Committee of the Coalition for Permanent Protection of the National Forest in the Sedona Verde Valley Red Rock Area announced today that they have submitted their proposal for national monument designation to the President’s Council on Environmental Quality and, as is customary, to the Departments of Agriculture and Interior, in Washington, D.C.This proposal requests that 80,000 acres of the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest (CNF) be designated as national monument. This action, under current law, exempts those acres from future land trades and leases for commercial development or…
Cottonwood AZ (January 4, 2016) – Clarkdale Fire District pursued grant funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) prior to the consolidation into Verde Valley Fire District effective July 1, 2016. The $11,070 in grant funding was used to purchase two sets of air bag lift systems. Air bags can be used in a variety of incidents to displace, spread or otherwise move objects. The most common situations involve rescues where victims are caught underneath vehicles. Time is a critical factor in these rescues and having properly operating equipment is essential to a successful outcome. This new equipment provides…
By Ted Grussing… after trying no less than 10 photos with and without compositing I give up … actually it is not horrible and brings some of the wisdom of the ages as seen through the eyes of One (so she told me), and with a little assist from me. The background is a blend of the natural heavenly bamboo shrub background and a photo a good friend took of the Rosette Nebula in honor of Corky a couple of days after she passed … thanks Tom, love the image.
Generating Solutions for Rural Development: A ‘Refresh’ of the National Main Street FrameworkWednesday, January 25, 2017, 10:00am 11:30amVerde Valley AZ (January 3, 2016) – Vibrant main streets are often a critical component to a rural community’s economic prosperity. Over the last couple of years, the National Main Street Center has developed a “Refresh” of the Main Street framework to ensure that it remains the country’s most effective approach to traditional commercial district revitalization. Primary among these methods is the use of Community or Economic Transformation Strategies – a plan of action to achieve specific economic results that transform the community…
Clarkdale AZ (January 3, 2017) – The annual general membership meeting of Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum will be held on Tuesday, January 17, at 2:00 pm at the museum which is located at 900 First North Street in downtown Clarkdale. Join the board of directors and CHSM members for this open meeting. A financial report, chairman’s report, collections and CHSM’s yearly review of activities will be presented. Everyone is invited to attend. Call 649-1198 for more information or email clarkdaleheritage@gmail.com.
By Ted Grussing… we set a mark on the time line and declare another circumnavigation of the sun has begun … in reality it is simply a continuation, not a reset, but it is fun to believe in a fresh start, and perhaps we’ll get it right this time … or not … and then another year will roll through. Reality is each moment on the timeline is new and fresh and the choices we make now, will shape us the next. Always hope and the opportunity to get it right and the quietude of time not yet experienced.
Sedona AZ (January 1, 2017) – “Some people think that if they recycle aluminum cans and use LED bulbs, they’re sustainable. Those are good first steps”, said Darcy Hitchcock. “But there is so much more we can do!” Please join Keep Sedona Beautiful on Wednesday, January 11th for their Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series to discover what each of us can do to help our community and the environment. Darcy Hitchcock, co-founder of the Sustainability Alliance will make the presentation.
By Ted Grussing… of the year. Went to shoot bluebirds with a friend in the morning, found none so we had treats at Wildflower Bakery before coming home. Merry Maids did the last cleaning of the year, One and I went out for her hunt and then to the airport to get my last flight of the year in and landed about an hour before the storms moved in. It’s cool, raining and time to wrap the day and enjoy several days of rain before the sun comes back.
By Ted GrussingIt has been a good year … time with friends and family … fun activities and lots of days to remember that bring a slow and warm smile to the face … days like today where I walked the ponds and got some shots of a very young Coopers Hawk departing a branch in a swampy patch as he dove into thick reeds to capture dinner. The last shot in the series I took of his dive shows only a small portion of him … mostly reeds … and he had at least another four feet to go…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the official exclusive Northern Arizona location for monthly eventsSedona AZ (December 30, 2016) – 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 January premiere event will feature the debut of “The Book of Love” for one show, one night only on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. The…
Camp Verde AZ (December 30, 2016) – In recent days, the Sheriff’s Office obtained factual evidence of criminal conduct involving 49-year-old James Jaeger who is employed as a Detention Officer with YCSO. The Sheriff directed an immediate review of the circumstances by the Criminal Investigations Bureau and detectives learned that Jaeger acquired an inmate’s debit card with a value of $121 and used the card to obtain cash. These debit cards are provided to inmates upon release and hold the balance of any money remaining on their account while they are in custody.
Sedona AZ (December 30, 2016) – Hillside Sedona’s Movin’ On Gallery is always on the lookout for something new and original, and the arrival of the new year provides a perfect opportunity to put that into practice. With her series of Zen paintings called Heart Art, the venue’s guest artist for January, Shaeri Richards, blends Asian and Western traditions in a collection that nicely heralds Valentine’s day.