Sedona AZ (July 26, 2016) – UPDATE – Following aerial reconnaissance this morning, the Point Fire appears calm with some isolated burning within the fire area. Fire managers have determined not to staff firefighters on the ground and to reinforce existing fire-lines using helicopter water drops. The fire will continue to be monitored over the next several days.Yesterday some precipitation occurred on the fire later in the day and crews were pulled off the fire due to approaching thunderstorms.
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New acclaimed independent films premiere at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 26, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the critically-acclaimed new films “Life, Animated” and “Our Kind of Traitor” showing Aug. 5-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
By Ted Grussing… fire, that is, I took this shot Saturday morning and it gives you a pretty good view of the Point Fire as they call it. It was caused by a lightning strike on Wednesday. As of this morning it was 190 acres and they Are trying to contain the fire on the north end of the mesa. As you can see the terrain is extremely rugged and they are trying to keep it from spreading into nearby canyons.
Jerome AZ (July 25, 2016) – A warm and sultry night filled with art, music and gallery hopping is in store on August 6 for First Saturday Art Walk in Jerome. Visit 25 galleries and studios throughout this charming mountain town from 5:00-8:00PM. A free shuttle runs during the walk, from Mark Hemleben, Seeds, Sterling Fine Arts and Anderson Mandette at The Old Jerome High School up to Main Street and the gallery of Patrick Lincoln and Made in Jerome Pottery at the top. Caduceus will be Open until 9pm with special wine by the glass and special offerings for first…
Sedona AZ (July 25, 2016) – Sedona residents and visitors are invited to join thousands of other communities nationwide in celebrating the annual National Night Out with safety presentations and a free community picnic on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Posse Grounds Park, at 525 Posse Ground Road. National Night Out focuses on crime and drug prevention awareness while generating support for, and participation in local anticrime efforts.
Sedona Lit is a series by Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, an award winning poet and former Shakespeare professor. A Sedonian of three years, she will highlight the literature, written or performed, of Sedona, past and present.By Elizabeth Oakes(July 25, 2016)There seems to be something ancient, even primeval, about the feeling here when the thunder starts to roll. The professional photographers are out in it capturing the water cascading off the rocks, and we, with our camera/phones, record the beauty of the drops hitting our own yard. To preserve and to share seem to be the two main emotions. I’ve never heard…
Sedona AZ (July 23, 2016) – As part of the City Hall Art Rotation Program, the city of Sedona invites the public to view the enchanting paintings created by English wildlife artist June Payne Hart through the end of September in the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall on 102 Roadrunner Dr.
Sedona AZ (July 22, 2016) – Coconino National Forest fire personnel are monitoring the Point Fire today. The fire, reported earlier today, is located on Munds Mountain approximately 5 miles east of Sedona. The fire is approximately 15 acres in size and producing visible smoke.
By Ted Grussing… every minute of every day, nature is perfecting its work of art. Rain and wind sculpt the land and earth is removed from hillsides and washed down into streams where water is flowing and the waste products are washed down stream and additional material is removed from the stream beds and slowly it cuts deeper into the earth and the canyon walls increase in height as a result … millions of years pass as the process continues and here is the current state of the project at the confluence of Sycamore Creek and the Verde River ……
Sedona AZ (July 22, 2016) – On Friday July 29th at 5pm the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project will present a very special musical program featuring musicians Wendy Harford and Marie Jarreau, poets Elizabeth Oakes and Gary Every presenting lyrical verse. Rumor has it that the Zoot Suit Zebras will make a special guest appearance presenting their own zany brand of poetry and jazz in an eclectic beatnik mix. Pumphouse Poetry and Prose shows are held on the southernmost end of the Creekside Plaza Parking lot in Sedona, just north of Tlaqapaque, on the steps of the old historic stone pumphouse…
New acclaimed independent films premiere at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 22, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the critically-acclaimed new films “Genius” (featuring an all-star ensemble cast) and “Hunt for the Wilderpeople (a critic and audience sensation) showing July 29-Aug. 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Verde Valley AZ (July 22, 2016) – Recently, the Arizona Division of Emergency Management announced that the 106 Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in Yavapai County amounted to 22% of all reported incidents in the State for fiscal year 2015-2016. Based on this number, the amount of SAR missions in Yavapai County was the highest in the State for this time period.
Prescott AZ (July 22, 2016) – What are our most important water issues? Can our state and county officials work together to find solutions? Come find out when the Citizens Water Advocacy Group hosts a forum/panel discussion on water issues for candidates for Legislative District 1 House and Senate and for Yavapai County Supervisor in Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5 on Aug. 6 in the sanctuary at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation building, 882 Sunset Ave. in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value).
Sedona AZ (July 22, 2016) – The Marriott Courtyard development began construction of a right turn pull-in lane on Highway 89A on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. The additional lane will assist in not interrupting eastbound Highway 89A traffic due to cars turning right into the Marriott Courtyard.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (July 22, 2016) – I’m thrilled that the Sedona Public Library has received the 2016 Spirt of Sedona Community Collaborator Award from the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona. This award recognizes the Library’s successful work in bringing individuals and groups together to benefit the community.