Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Armand”, showing March 7-13 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kqGkQ1qxN0 “Armand” is Norway’s shortlisted selection for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. When defamed actress Elisabeth (Renate Reinsve) is abruptly called into a parent-teacher meeting after hours, she is presented with scathing allegations that trigger a tangled web of accusations between parents and faculty. As Elisabeth struggles to uncover the truth amid the empty school rooms and dark corridors, a chaotic fight for redemption arises where desire,…
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Sedona News — Whitley Strieber, the bestselling author of Communion and one of the world’s leading voices on contact with non-human intelligence, has spent four decades exploring a single question: what do “the visitors” know that humans don’t? His answer is what he calls “The Fourth Mind” — a state of consciousness Strieber argues that extraterrestrial beings possess and that humans once had but lost. According to Strieber, this lost faculty explains why visitors can apparently levitate, communicate telepathically, and perform feats that defy our current understanding of physics. “Aliens can levitate, use telepathy, and do many other things that…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse”, showing March 7-13 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Art Spiegelman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel MAUS is a landmark in reckoning with the Holocaust and breakthrough in serious comic art — but his full achievements are more remarkable and eclectic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbMI7EUMP-c “Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse” provides intimate access to the man and mind who revolutionized the art form of comics. Spiegelman proves an eloquent guide through his provocative work, along with contemporaries and younger cartoonists inspired…
Prescott News – Dr. Joshua Harper returns to Prescott to conduct Arizona Philharmonic and Quartz Ensemble in J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion. Considered one of the composer’s three greatest works, St. John Passion is an emotive masterpiece, a pivotal work of Baroque sacred music that vividly portrays the Passion of Christ through its intricate interplay of dramatic recitatives, reflective arias, and poignant chorales. “The piece has been at the top of my bucket list since 2018 when I performed the work with John Butt conducting at Indiana University. I’m thrilled to bring this exciting, dramatic, and powerful work to the Prescott region—it’s not to be missed!”…
Yavapai County News – After serving the citizens of Yavapai County for nearly 18 years, Yavapai County Superior Court Administrator Calvin “Rolf” Eckel announces his retirement, effective May 2, 2025. Mr. Eckel is a fourth generation native of Prescott and spent the first five years of his court career as the Court Administrator for the Prescott Consolidated Court, appointed by retired Justice of the Peace Arthur Markham. He was later appointed by retired Presiding Judge David Mackey as the Superior Court Administrator for Yavapai County in August 2012. During his time with the Superior Court, Mr. Eckel served on a…
Sedona News – The dramatic short film, STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES, will be screening at the 31st Annual Sedona International Film Festival on February 27 at 1 PM and March 1 at 7 PM at Harkins Theatres Sedona 6, as part of the festival’s 2025 Narrative Shorts lineup. STALLED IN EIGHT ETUDES follows a poised woman as she steps into the municipal courthouse’s restroom, only to find every stall occupied — each one identifiable only by the distinct shoes beneath the doors. The silence is broken by a loud ping from a cellphone inside one of the stalls. Returning to the mirror, she steadies…
Verde Valley News – Healthcare is a booming industry across the nation, offering a variety of exciting careers – and you could be a conversation, interview or handshake away from being a part of it all. YC and its Regional Economic Development Center invite Verde Valley students and community members to its Health Sciences Career Expo, Thursday afternoon, March 6 from noon to 3 p.m. in Room M-137 on YC’s Verde Campus, in Clarkdale. The Health Sciences Career Expo puts qualified caregivers and job-seekers across the table from local healthcare providers. The March 6 Expo will host a dozen potential…
Sedona News – Screenwriter and playwright Dev Ross will share her experience as Disney’s first female animation writer at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Thursday, March 13 at 10 am. Ross’ talk is part of the Museum’s popular Sedona Stories speaker series. Emmy and Humanitas Award-winning screenwriter, television writer, playwright and children’s book author Dev Ross has written for Disney, Universal, Amazon Studios, Fox Kids, HIT Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Mattel, and Scholastic Entertainment. Dev served as the Artistic Director of two professional children’s theatrical touring companies. As a stage, television, and film actor Dev appeared in “Hot Flashes on the Trail,”…
Sedona News – The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is returning to Sedona. For the 11th year, the Sedona International Film Festival is bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to red rock country. This year’s screenings feature the world’s best mountain sport, culture and environmental films, letting you experience the thrill and challenges of the mountain environments that inspire us all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS_GqonkWkw The Sedona tour stop is two nights again this year: Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Each night will feature a different program of…
… morning is a very good time to put a little nourishment in the system and the Great Egret above is just about to pull a small crustacean form the water, flip it and swallow it whole … I like the perfection of the reflection where his beak enters the water. Below is a Black Phoebe at Bubbling Ponds Fish Hatchery just making contact with the still post he took off from … with pre-capture on the camera, I got his take off from the post and with a high probability that he would return to the same post I held a focus on…
Sedona News – Award-winning, renowned tribute Brian Hoffman comes to Sedona with his acclaimed live show “Remembering Red: A Tribute to Red Skelton”. There will be two performances March 7 and 8 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. Take a heartfelt trip down memory lane. Reminisce with Brian Hoffman as he performs the jokes and routines that made Red Skelton famous. Brian’s expert portrayal of Red Skelton will have you in stitches as he re-creates some of Red’s most well-known characters. Laugh with Clem Kadiddlehopper, that dim-witted country bumpkin. Giggle along with Gertrude…
Winter Wonders Await: The Sedonan’s Latest Edition Unveils Sedona’s Seasonal Magic Sedona, AZ – Sedona’s charm rises to new heights, offering a winter season filled with adventure, indulgence, and inspiration. The latest edition of The Sedonan is now live, giving readers an exclusive look at the most exciting experiences, hidden gems, and must-visit destinations for the season. From thrilling outdoor escapades to cozy culinary delights, this edition captures the essence of Sedona’s winter magic. What’s Inside This Issue? Adventure Awaits – Get your adrenaline fix at the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, where cyclists from around the country take on the…
By the Ghost of George Carlin, guest writer for Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, Az –Hey, folks, let’s talk about something we think we understand—democracy. You know, that thing we love to brag about but barely know how to use. People say, “Your vote counts!” Yeah, sure, but nobody ever follows up with what it counts for. Lemme spell it out for you: when you pull that lever, check that box, or slap that touchscreen, you’re not just picking a guy or gal in a fancy suit—you’re signing up for everything that person stands for. Everything. And you can’t just walk…
Sedona, AZ –The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority (SOCAA) is pleased to announce that Ed Rose, Sedona Airport Manager, will be conducting a series of ‘Meet the Manager’ informational meetings to foster understanding between the Airport, Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, and the greater Verde Valley Community. Members of the community will be able to ask questions, see how the airport benefits the community, and have their concerns heard. The first of these meetings will be held at the Sedona Airport Conference room on Thursday, the 13th of March at 11am. The meetings are to last about an hour, take place…
Sedona, AZ – The wait is over! The 31st season of the Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) officially begins today, promising nine incredible days of world-class cinema, inspiring storytelling, and unforgettable experiences. Running from February 22 through March 2, SIFF 2025 will bring film lovers and filmmakers together in one of the most breathtaking settings in the world—Sedona, Arizona. This year’s festival features an exceptional lineup of films, including powerful dramas, thought-provoking documentaries, laugh-out-loud comedies, and more. “We are thrilled to welcome audiences to another unforgettable season of storytelling on the big screen,” said Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of SIFF. “The Sedona International…