Author: Tommy

Sedona AZ (July 19, 2016) – Never one to rest on his laurels, Ken Rowe will once again participate in the esteemed Society of Animal Artists’ annual exhibition, which happens Sept. 23 through Jan. 1, 2017 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Ken’s bronze elk bust titled Nobility was selected for the 56th annual exhibit. The sculpture was also chosen for the society’s Art and the Animal Tour, which begins Jan. 21, 2017 at the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum in New Jersey.

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Sedona AZ (July 19, 2016) – As a prelude to its 2016 Forum on education, the Verde Valley Forum for Public Affairs will conduct a “Future Leaders” Forum for Verde Valley students.  The participants will analyze education and current educational services in this region. The future Leaders Forum will be held at the Clarkdale campus of Yavapai College on Thursday, August 18, from 9:30 to 11:30 am.  Invitations are being extended to students of Yavapai College and Verde Valley high schools, and more than 60 are expected to attend.  

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By Ted Grussing… when I was landing this morning I grabbed the camera and did some point and shoot whilst I turned into a short final for runway 3 at Sedona … there’s the number, confirmed, I have the right runway. About a 6 kt quartering tail wind and a nice landing about two thirds of the way down the runway … sometimes I get it so I can roll up to my shade without re-starting the engine.

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New acclaimed independent films premiere at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 18, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed new films “I Am JFK, Jr.” (with a filmmaker Q&A with director/producer Derik Murray) and “Les Cowboys” (starring John C. Reilly) showing July 22-27 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

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Clarkdale AZ (July 18, 2016) – Birds are some of the most conspicuous migratory animals in nature. For many people, the word “migration” immediately conjures the image of geese flying in a “V” formation through the sky. Yet this one example can’t encapsulate the magnitude, beauty and diversity of bird migrations. Individual species differ drastically in many aspects of migration including how far they travel, which route they choose, and their general migration strategy. Bird migration evolved as a way for birds to exploit resources that are seasonally abundant and to go elsewhere when the resources become scarce or when…

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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 18, 2016)What if Sedonians wrote paeans to the monsoon, and it made a brief appearance and then disappeared? As I write this on Friday, that is the case! Where is the rain? The thunder and lightning? The strange color the sky turns? Only in the poems and art!On the supposition that As Above, So Below is the law of the universe, perhaps this…

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Film Festival partners with Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley for special event Sedona AZ (July 16, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the multiple award-winning film “A Light Beneath Their Feet” showing Monday, July 25. There will be one show only at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“A Light Beneath Their Feet” stars SAG award winning actress Taryn Manning (Orange is the New Black) and Madison Davenport (From Dusk ‘Til Dawn).The film offers a moving and genuine look at…

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Sedona AZ (July 16, 2016) – Join us to celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy July 22-23, 2016, part of our local cultural heritage. Come to the FREE event on Friday and Saturday, from High Noon to 8:00 pm. Co-presented by The Red Rock Posse and Sedona Main Street Program all along North SR 89A, at the Shops at Hyatt Pinon Pointe and on SR 179 at Red Stone Center near the “Y” roundabout in Uptown Sedona you’ll find “a whole lot of cowboy goin’s on”!

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By Ted Grussing… my favorite views are to the north because of the wildly beautiful alien features of the Colorado Plateau and environs … there has been way too much smoke to permit anything resembling beauty lately, but today there was an opening directly to the north of the peaks where it wasn’t too bad, so I spent some time this morning shooting the peaks mostly from the south … maybe a mile and at 12,800’. Still had morning sun so the lighting was also pretty good.

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A documentary about the important things premieres at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 15, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special premiere of “Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things” — showing one day only: Thursday, July 28 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Imagine a life with less: less stuff, less clutter, less stress, less debt, less discontent. A life with fewer distractions. Now imagine a life with more: more time, more meaningful relationships, more growth, more contribution, more contentment. A life of passion that is unencumbered by…

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McGuireville AZ (July 15, 2016) – On July 13, 2016, at approximately 11:45 PM, a brown 1975 Chevy pick-up was parked at the McGuireville Mini-Mart gas pumps located in the 2100 block of E Beaver Creek Road, McGuireville. The owner/victim of the vehicle told deputies he left his ignition key in the truck while he was inside the market. At one point he noticed a young Hispanic looking male walking around his truck. The male suddenly entered his truck and sped away. The victim noted the suspect had ridden to the market on an orange bicycle which was still parked…

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Sedona AZ (July 15, 2016) – The “Music in the House” performance series and the Sedona Posse Grounds Hub are excited to present the unique and different indie folk trio, Yarrow on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets are $10 at the door.Yarrow is a collaboration of local Sedona artists Patty and Tom Hoisch, and Patricia Fonseca, taking its name from an uplifting, healing herb that grows everywhere. Blending the electric cello and djembe with guitar, vocal harmonies, and poetic lyrics, these wonderful musicians offer original songs and familiar favorites with a twist of…

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Sedona AZ (July 15, 2016) – On Thursday, June 30, 2016, the city of Sedona proudly presented the Employee of Year Award to Police Sgt. Stephanie Foley as part of the annual employee recognition event held at Sedona City Hall.  Starting in February 2016, Sgt. Foley was promoted to Police Sergeant after being a Police Officer for the Sedona Police Department since 2005. Chosen for her leadership abilities, positive interaction with coworkers and citizens, and exemplary work performance, her success in her role as Sergeant made her the ideal choice for the Employee of the Year Award.

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By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (July 15, 2016) – Sedona Public Library is happy to report that we have experienced another exciting year of growth and transition. We are grateful to this community for the continued support of our services and programs. As a mission-driven non-profit organization we are proud to serve the greater Sedona region as an outstanding community center enhancing the lives of our residents and visitors. Thank you for your support and patronage, and if you haven’t been by for a while, stop in and see what’s new.

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Sedona AZ (July 14, 2016) – On June 28, 2016, the Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking Task Force (P.A.N.T.), in coordination with the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office (CVMO), conducted a traffic stop on a 2013 Ford Pick-Up truck after officer’s witnessed the vehicle commit multiple traffic violations. The Ford was being driven in the late evening hours by 35 year-old Cory Lynn White of the Verde Villages, and her passenger, 51 year-old Bryan Todd Ritter of Cornville.

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