Sedona AZ (June 16, 2016) – On Friday June 24th at 5pm the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project will present Cottonwood author Joe Wise. Join us on the steps of the old historic pumphouse beneath the shade of the sycamore trees in the southernmost end of the Creekside Plaza Parking lot in Sedona. Wise is a multimedia artist working in words, music and painting.Joe’s music has been known and sung around the world since the mid 60’s. His four degrees are in Philosophy, Theology, Education, and Counseling and Guidance. For the first 22 years of his work life he wrote…
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Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(June 16, 2016) Regarding my case at the Arizona Supreme Court requesting the Court to compel AZ Attorney General Brynovich to follow the law, do his job and proceed to have Arizona Corporation Commission commissioner Bob Burns removed from office for violating conflict of interest law, yesterday I got a one sentence notice from the Court: “The Court declines to accept jurisdiction of the Petition for Special Action.”So, in short, they wimped out.Note that they did not say they don’t have jurisdiction, only that they would not accept it. So they have abdicated their responsibility under law. They wimped out. Read…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the official exclusive Northern Arizona location for monthly eventsSedona AZ (June 16, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is the official, exclusive Northern Arizona home for the New York Film Critics monthly series debuting new films weeks prior to their theatrical release. The series is hosted by Rolling Stone Magazine’s Peter Travers, via satellite, and features a Q&A with the filmmaker and stars from the film each month. The June premiere event will feature the debut of “The Phenom” for one show, one night only on Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m.
Sedona AZ (June 16, 2016) – Sedona residents should expect to see an increase in activity at Posse Ground Park on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from the community event, Operation Orlando, which will be held at 6 p.m. to honor the victims in the tragedy from this past Sunday in which 49 people were killed in Orlando, Florida.
Flagstaff AZ (June 16, 2016) – Certain developed recreation sites on the Coconino National Forest are exempt from fire restrictions, which began today at 8 a.m. across the forest. Under the restrictions, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are not allowed throughout the forest—unless in a developed recreation site. However, fires are never advised anywhere during a Red Flag Warning such as was issued today by the National Weather Service.
Book details 125 of Arizona’s native speciesPhoenix AZ (June 16, 2016) – As Arizona’s summer travel season begins, residents and visitors will take to the outdoors and, with a little research and a keen eye, catch glimpses of the wildlife that calls this state home.Arizona Highways Wildlife Guide, available now at ArizonaHighways.com, documents 125 native species in full-color photography with informative descriptions.
Washington D.C. (June 16, 2016) – Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.SS. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed the Gosar-Stewart amendment that blocks the proposed Grand Canyon Watershed and Sedona Monuments while also prohibiting the president from designating new national monuments under the Antiquities Act in other counties where there is significant local opposition, and attached the amendment to the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2017:
Verde Valley AZ (June 16, 2016) – Are you interested in making a real difference in your community and having a positive impact on a person’s life? If so, the Yavapai Reentry Project is seeking your help as a Community Coach. A Community Coach serves as a volunteer mentor or guide for someone reentering the community after serving in prison. The Community Coach program has proven to be tremendously successful in Yavapai County giving these individuals the opportunity for a successful future.
By Ted Grussing… that was on a sign on a public lawn in Northern California I saw last February whilst visiting up there; due to drought conditions the state had quit watering the grass and it was brown. Add some water and the grass may come back … scorch trees with fire and the probability of a tree in the forest surviving is not great, and if 90% or more of the crown, it is likely gone forever. Excellent article at: http://www.mttreefarm.org/Forestry-Tips/restore.pdf .
Summer encore series will feature popular Met Operas returning to the big screenSedona AZ (June 15, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of the Met Opera’s “Tosca” on Saturday, June 25 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Tosca” — Puccini’s enduring favorite, starring an exceptional trio of singing actors in the leading roles — features acclaimed American soprano Patricia Racette as the ultimate diva, Floria Tosca, in Luc Bondy’s production. French tenor Roberto Alagna sings Tosca’s lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and Georgian baritone George Gagnidze is the corrupt, lustful Scarpia.
Cottonwood AZ (June 15, 2016) – Beginning June 15, 2016 at 8:00 AM Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for Apache, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Navajo, and Yavapai Counties. This includes the communities of the Verde Villages, Verde Santa Fe, Cornville, Town of Clarkdale, Bridgeport, Oak creek Valley, Angel Valley, and Page Springs.Extreme high wind conditions combined with rising temperatures have accelerated drying conditions across the county and the state. With several wildfires already burning in Arizona, the Verde Valley Fire District is implementing these restrictions in an effort to improve public safety conditions.
Sedona AZ (June 15, 2016) – The public is invited to a free showing of the film “MY DEPRESSION: The Up and the Down of It” on Monday, June 27, 6:30PM at Yavapai College, Room 34, 4215 Arts Village Dr., Sedona. The film and panel discussion is organized by the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley.
Sedona AZ (June 15, 2016) – The Sedona Street Arts Festival is a brand new festival celebrating and showcasing street arts starting on Saturday, June 25, 2016, 11 a.m. p.m. at the Sedona Posse Grounds Hub at the Posse Grounds Skate Park. A summer event series, the Sedona Street Arts Festival will be a monthly occurrence, coming to Sedona.
Beverly Kievman Copen, Tony De Luz, and Therese BlackSedona AZ (June 15, 2016) – The city of Sedona is hosting an opportunity to meet with three local talented artists whose inspiring work is currently on display at Sedona City Hall. This event will take place Thursday, June 23 from 4 to 6 p.m.”I am very pleased to have three diverse artists exhibit at City Hall. From the engaging images captured by Beverly Kievman Copen’s world travels, the intricately detailed paintings of fading Americana by Tony De Luz, and the spectrum of cheerful colors in Therese Black’s photographs, this reception promises to…
Sedona AZ (June 15, 2016) – On Thursday, June 23rd, at 6:00 PM, Inspiration of Sedona will present the free Arizona encore premiere of the award-winning How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change documentary, followed by an open community discussion. Back by popular demand, this screening is part of the film’s nation-wide “Let Go and Love Tour.”