By Ted Grussing… the mountain … it was fun to be back up at the peaks, winds were down to 20 kts at altitude and perpendicular to the west facing slopes, so I made a number of passes along the mountain starting at 12,500’ and swinging back at successively lower altitudes. This shot was taken at roughly at 11,670’ and catches the upper portion of Arizona Snow Bowl; the peak is of course Agassiz Peak which tops out at about 12,300’. There were hundreds of skiers and snow boarders on the slopes and it looked like a great day for…
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Award-winning documentary debuts in Sedona at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 21, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a one-night only special premiere of the award-winning new documentary “Harry Benson: Shoot First” on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Harry Benson: Shoot First” charts the illustrious career of the renowned photographer who initially rose to fame alongside The Beatles, having been assigned to cover their inaugural trip to the United States in 1964.
Sedona AZ (December 21, 2016) – A course called Hebrew 101 is starting Thursday Jan. 5, 2017, 1:30 – 3:00 pm, and will continue weekly on Thursdays for ten weeks. This course is geared both for beginners and as review for those who have learned the aleph-bet (Hebrew alphabet) and wish to progress in their reading of Hebrew words.
Sedona AZ (December 21, 2016) – With 2016 being a record year for numerous weather-related, devastating disasters, the need for blood donation is needed now more than ever, and the city of Sedona is helping the American Red Cross in their efforts to save lives with an upcoming blood drive on February 8, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sedona AZ (December 21, 2016) – On December 14, 2016, around 12:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to a business in the 6500 block of Highway 179, Village of Oak Creek, regarding suspicious activity. Specifically, the store manager reported a man and woman in the parking lot soliciting to obtain drugs and alcohol. The manager also saw the woman abandon a nearly new bicycle which he believed may be stolen. Upon arrival, the deputies could not locate the pair, but after a brief search along Highway 179, the woman was found. When the deputies approached, she tried to walk away but was…
Summary: 2016 year-end results show that Yavapai Food Council distributed 345,715 meals to Yavapai County food banks and other emergency food providers since January. Sedona AZ (December 21, 2016) – Experts say that people who dont know where their next meal is coming from are experiencing food insecurity. Forty nine million Americans face this situation every day. Yavapai County is no exception. One out of three kids, one out of five adults, one out of seven seniors in Yavapai County are food-insecure. According to the 2016 Arizona Department of Education Free & Reduced Meals Report, over 55% of the students…
By Ted Grussing… it is that time when I am going to have to sit down and dream up a composite for my Christmas greeting … so here is a beginning effort with One and a shot of the SF Peaks after an early snow storm. I got the photo of One this afternoon on her daily outing as she was looking around to make sure that her protection (me) was keeping up with her and now she is using the mountains as camouflage for a mythical hunt. So a little prep whilst I think of something to put together…
Sedona AZ (December 20, 2016) – Chamber Music Sedona and the Sedona International Film Festival will join hands Wednesday, January 4 at 4 pm for the screening of “I Know I Played Every Note” a documentary detailing the early career of violinist Itzhak Perlman at the Mary D. Fisher Theater, 2030 W SR 89A in West Sedona. The screening will be hosted by Winter Music Festival cellist Nicholas Canellakis and clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein along with CMS artistic director Bert Harclerode.
Sedona AZ (December 19, 2016) – Join artists and scientists for informative and insightful discussions when the Sedona Muses of the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) presents “Colorado Plateau Extremes,” an annual monthly lecture series beginning January 9. The lecture series runs the second Monday of the each month from January through April at the Sedona United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Road, and begins at 7:00 p.m. 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…
By Ted Grussing… does not just apply to gem cutting, designs in art or beautiful landscape photography, but also in real life action such as this pair of Ring Neck ducks taking off at the ponds. The timing of their wing beats, and webbed feet propelling them along the water and throwing water into the air is nearly perfect as are the reflections of both ducks and the water being flung into the air… I just love this shot!
Epic and heartfelt love story debuts at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 16, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of the acclaimed love story “Ali and Nino” showing Dec. 26-29 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.An epic and heartfelt love story based on the novel by the same name, “Ali and Nino” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers. The year is 1914 and Ali is an educated young Muslim noble living in Baku, the bustling, oil-rich capital of Azerbaijan.
Sedona AZ (December 16, 2016) – On December 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, come enjoy a portable synthetic ice skating rink while being surrounded by a huge collection of holiday lights during Tinsel Town at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village at 336 Highway 179. The 1,600-square-foot synthetic ice skating rink will be open to the public from 3 to 9 p.m. Ice skates are provided and skate time will depend on the amount of attendance.
Sedona AZ (December 16, 2016) – A family-friendly Hanukkah celebration is scheduled at the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley on Monday, December 26 at 4 p.m. Please bring a Hanukkah menorah and four candles (three candles for the third night of the 8-day holiday along with the shamash, helper candle). Enjoy potato latkes (pancakes) as part of traditional Hanukkah dinner, Hanukkah songs and blessings,and a live auction of great prizes. Cost for Adults with reservations by December 16 is $18; at the door it will be $25. Children under 12, no charge. Call the office at 928 204-1286…
By Anne Marie Mackler, Development DirectorSedona AZ (December 16, 2016) – Recently, when I asked a friend to direct his end-of-year philanthropy to Sedona Public Library, he said, “I don’t use the Library.” I was perplexed as I am a lifelong library user, and he’s an avid reader. When I asked why, he answered, “I buy the books I read.” Then he rushed off leaving me to murmur to his disappearing back.I wanted to tell him that Sedona Public Library is not just a storehouse for books; it’s a thriving community center.
By Ted Grussing… I’ve been receiving reports from different forests about pile burns this week and new what I was going to be viewing after I took off … smoke … everywhere. So I decided against going very high and after looking at the mess from 8500’ while heading out to Sycamore Canyon, I decided to try something else. A few days when I was shooting out at the ponds a Cessna flew fairly low over the ponds, so I headed that way and began shedding altitude and passed over the ponds about twelve hundred feet above them (higher than…