Stellar ensemble cast featured in award-winning film debuting at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 15, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of the critically-acclaimed audience sensation “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” showing Dec. 23-29 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” features an award-winning, all-star ensemble cast including Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, with Vin Diesel, Steve Martin and newcomer Joe Alwyn.
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Sedona AZ (December 15, 2016) – The holiday season is upon us once again, and I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving with family and friends. While our November weather has been unusually warm, it looks like winter has finally begun to set in.The election is over, and the new City Council is now seated. We will be determining our priority list for the next year, and possibly the next two years as one of our first tasks.
Phoenix AZ (December 15, 2016) – Governor Doug Ducey and Airbnb today announced an official agreement between the online home sharing company and the Arizona Department of Revenue on the reporting and paying of taxes on behalf of Airbnb hosts. The agreement furthers the governor’s vision of embracing new, 21st century business models in the sharing economy that benefit all Arizonans.
By Ted Grussing… I’m not sure what the three ducks on the water are thinking as they eye the invading force that is about to splash down right in front of them … and can you imagine three planes coming in for a landing like this … major news events with airplane parts scattered all over the place, but these characters do it all day long. Incoming are three drake Ring Necks’ and waiting to be buffeted are two more drake Ring Necks and a hen Mallard. The far one seems to looking back and trying to clear the area…
By Ted Grussing… two rafts on the Colorado River have beached and are on the beach before they continue the journey down river … it is also an area that appears to be safe from commercial intrusion for the foreseeable future as through the efforts of many groups including the Grand Canyon Trust the Escalade Project which intended to build a tramway down to the river here has been stopped. This is the Confluence of the Little Colorado River (turquoise water) and the Colorado River (kinda green) … the entrance to the Grand Canyon and the end of Marble Canyon.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens documentary offered at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (December 13, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present free screenings of Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens’ new, award-winning documentary “Before the Flood” on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“We are offering this eye-opening film as an early holiday gift to the film lovers of Sedona and to our planet,” said festival director Patrick Schweiss. “We would like to thank everyone for their support of our festival and our theater by giving the gift of this film…
By Ted Grussing… I’m catching up and remembering all the techniques I use in faceting … I’ve restarted the stone three times now and think this time we’ll get it done without further shrinkage and I’m glad that my first stone this time around is a relatively inexpensive (but beautiful) laser ruby. Since after the first shot at it, my redo’s have been in thousandths of an inch the loss is not great, just the pain in realizing you pooched it again and have to start over. Should be polishing the pavilion in the morning, transfer the stone and start…
Cottonwood AZ (December 9, 2016) – On December 8, 2016, at approximately 7:30 AM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of a gunshot sound and a structure fire in the 2300 block of S. Posse Trail in the Verde Villages. Fire Department personnel and deputies arrived to find an unattached metal shed in the yard of this residence with visible burn marks on the walls of the shed. After surveying the damage, deputies suspected the fire was the result of a “bottle cook,” terminology referring to the clandestine manufacture of illegal drugs. Additionally, strong chemical odors were detected…
By Ted Grussing… every once in a while it is fun to try something new and on this particular flight I did … I put my prime 400mm lens on the Canon 6D with the knowledge that it was unlikely I would get anything worth looking at. The majority of the shots I take in the air are with a 24-70 lens and most of the time it is set to 24mm or 35mm. At 24mm I am getting a field of view of about 74 degrees, but with a 400mm lens I am only getting a field of view…
Bolshoi Ballet production from Moscow debuts on the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 9, 2016) – Come and experience a holiday treasure! The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Dec. 18 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “The Nutcracker” from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 4:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young Marie and her Nutcracker prince! E.T.A. Hoffmann’s fairytale staged by Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich will transport children and adults alike to…
By Ted Grussing… when I left for the airport this morning the clouds were draped over the rocks and in general a very low ceiling. A lot of water vapor in the air and a lot of smoke from a fire up on the rim. Not exactly sure who to attribute the fire too, but will know in the morning. It was still throwing a huge amount of smoke into the air at sunset and now the wind has done the usual switch to the NE so … we are downwind overnight.
Inspiring and acclaimed new films debut at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 8, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the critically-acclaimed new films “Believe” and “Bleed For This” showing Dec. 16-21 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Cottonwood AZ (December 8, 2016) – All they want for Christmas is a place to call home. Come and find your new best friend and make wishes come true during the Verde Valley Humane Society’s “A Pup and A Cup” adoption event at Starbucks, 1885 W. SR 89A, W. Sedona, on Sunday, December 11th from 9am to 11.30am. St. Joseph’s Catholic School art students – “Wings for Paws” – will be selling their beautiful hand-crafted ornaments for the furbabies. For more information, call the VVHS at 928.634.7387.
Sedona AZ (December 8, 2016) – Sedona Fire District with the support of IAFF Local 3690 and Sedona-Verde Valley Firefighter Charities will be looking to bring good cheer to the children of the Verde Valley. On Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 09:00 AM – 3:00 PM, firefighters will be at the Safeway in West Sedona and Weber’s IGA in the Village of Oak Creek collecting Toys for Tots. We ask that you consider dropping by and bringing an unwrapped present to donate. The Toys for Tots organization will be collecting all of the donated toys on Monday and work to distribute…
Cottonwood AZ (December 8, 2016) – Cottonwood’s Holiday Contra Dance takes place Saturday, Dec. 17th, at the Cottonwood Civic Center, 805 N. Main St. in Old Town. The band Updraft plays the tunes, with Judy Francis, Mary Anne Mcleod, and Mike Reddig, while caller Kari Usher keeps us all on track. Check out contra dancing on Youtube for a peek at this fun dance form. No partner or experience is required—wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Those new or needing a refresher should be sure to arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the half hour lesson; regular dance is 7-10 p.m. All dances…