Prescott News – On Friday, February 28th, Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walk will welcome art enthusiasts to explore 16 downtown galleries showcasing local and nationally acclaimed artists. These galleries extend their monthly hours and offer unique exhibits, artist receptions, and signature events. Prescott, surrounded by cool mountainous forests, has long inspired its resident artists. The Art Walk provides a unique opportunity to meet these artists, gain insight into their creative processes, and immerse in the community. Historic buildings serve as a striking backdrop, preserving Prescott’s rich heritage. Since its founding in 2004, the 4th Friday Art Walk has been a…
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Sedona News – Storyteller Michael Coyote Peach returns to the Sedona Heritage Museum with a new program for 2025! “Oops!” is a series of tongue-in-cheek stories about misadventures from Arizona’s past and present, featuring three new story-poems and the return of a few classics. An engineering failure leads to the birth of a town in which an enterprising pastor-turned-marshal learns that fashion can lead to fatality. Holbrook’s first sheriff pens an invitation that touches off an international fracas. Some Arizona Rangers learn that it’s not wise to irritate Mexican clowns. A Tombstone outlaw finds himself in the wrong place on…
Verde Valley News – The Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) at Yavapai College proudly announces a historic partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), marking a transformative moment in education and intellectual property training. Yavapai College is the first and only college in the nation to collaborate with the USPTO on this pioneering initiative, setting a new standard for innovation and professional development in higher education. Revolutionizing Education and Economic Development This unique partnership establishes an unparalleled training program that provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills essential for navigating the complex world of intellectual property. Over…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Autumn and the Black Jaguar”, showing Jan. 24-30 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Journey into a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and adventure in “Autumn and the Black Jaguar”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1WvvmZSlUw Growing up in the Amazon rainforest gave Autumn the rarest of friendships – a lost jaguar cub she discovers named Hope. When a tragic event forces Autumn to leave Hope for the unknowns of New York City, she dreams for years of going back to the rainforest and her friend. Aged 14, and…
A beloved annual tradition continues at Rowe Fine Art Gallery with Counting Our Blessings on Friday, February 7, at 4 p.m. Ever since gallery owners Ken and Monica Rowe opened their doors in 2010, they have designated the first Friday in February as the day they show appreciation to their clients and artists. This year they have more to celebrate than ever. “In March, Rowe Fine Art Gallery celebrates its 15th anniversary,” says Ken. “Since we opened, we have placed more than 7,000 works of art in homes and businesses – and wardrobes! – all around the world. Monica and I are in…
… I stopped at the ponds yesterday on my way home from Cottonwood and was first greeted by Blue Birds as I left the parking lot and then a very bright spot of red caught my attention! A male Vermilion Fly Catcher was busy feeding at the ponds. Like other flycatchers this brilliant red treat searches for flying insects from a perch, makes a short flight to get them and then returns to the perch. This makes it relatively easy to get multiple opportunities to get a good shot. They are very tiny birds, the signal that they are about to takeoff…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of “Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President”, showing Jan. 24-30 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President” is returning to theatres for a limited time to honor the life and legacy of the late 39th President of the United States. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfFF-PP78iA If it hadn’t been for a bottle of scotch and a late-night visit from musician Gregg Allman, Jimmy Carter might never have been elected the 39th President of the United States. “Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President” charts the mostly forgotten…
Sedona News – The city invites the public to save the date for its next artist reception on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, where 75 paintings created by Carol Benally will be on display through April 24, 2025. Special music guest will be the Michael Kollwitz, an award-winning Chapman Stick player. Originally from Boston, Benally spent time studying the art of Renaissance masters and impressionists, as well as Native American collections of art she found in the museums in Boston. She then pursued a…
Verde Valley News – The Yavapai College District Governing Board has re-elected Ms. Deb McCasland as its Chair at its Board workshop today at the College’s Prescott Campus. An alumna of YC, McCasland has served on the YC District Governing Board since 2014. Prior to her time on the Board, McCasland spent 34 years as an employee of the College as the Student Activities Director, Community Events Director, and Director of Major Gifts before retiring in 2010. It will mark the sixth consecutive year that McCasland will serve as the Board Chair. Mr. Steve Bracety was elected secretary of the…
Arizona News – Kick the New Year off by participating in a Free Weekend Training in Restorative Practices hosted by Northern Arizona Restorative Justice (NARJ)on Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, in Flagstaff. This training is made possible through funding from the Summitt High School and the Flagstaff Unified School District. Over the two-day training, NARJ will cover facilitator training, implementation in the classroom and criminal justice, the roots of restorative justice, and provide an opportunity to participate in restorative justice programs. Lunch will be provided for participants on both days. Restorative Practices are grounded in Restorative Justice theory,…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Diane Warren: Relentless”, showing Jan. 24-30 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1sacIFNhIk Diane Warren, one of the most prolific songwriters of all time, with a four-decade track record of writing mega-hits for industry giants, emerges as a force to be reckoned with in “Diane Warren: Relentless”. Boasting 15 Academy Award nominations, an Honorary Oscar along with Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards, Diane has etched her name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona seeks applicants for one vacant seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. This voluntary body, established by city council, consists of seven citizens appointed to play a critical role in the city’s planning process. The commission serves as the city council’s advisor on land use, growth and development issues. Commission duties include making recommendations to the city council on Community Plan updates, Land Development Code amendments, property zone changes and subdivision applications. In addition, the commission makes the final decision on conditional use permits and development review applications. “The Planning and Zoning Commissioners…
By Bambi Dudley Sedona News – Join us for an enlightening event featuring Ronald Regehr, a distinguished UFO researcher with over 65 years of experience, alongside Grandfather Malava, as they explore the intriguing connections between the Puebloan people and the enigmatic Star People. This event aims to unveil the evidence supporting the notion that extraterrestrial beings have visited and influenced Puebloan culture. With over 65 years of dedicated UFO research, Ronald Regehr is a retired aerospace engineer with 36 years of experience at Douglas Aircraft and Aerojet ElectroSystems. As MUFON Deputy Director of Research and a specialist in space satellite…
Verde Valley News – All those seeking a career in the well-paying, high-tech and hands-on mining industry are invited to attend Yavapai College’s Mining Technology Preview Day on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, presented in partnership with Freeport-McMoRan, will be held at the College’s Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) at 220 Ruger Road in Prescott. Registration is encouraged, and is best accomplished before Friday, Jan. 24 by going online at www.yc.edu/mining. Contact Stephanie Wiltcher Sproul at 928-717-7107 or stephanie.wiltcher@yc.edu. Guests will learn about Yavapai College’s Diesel Technology and Electrical and Instrumentational Technology programs, which are…
Sedona News – The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is home for the Met Live Opera programs for the 2024-2025 season, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The season continues with Verdi’s “Aida” live via simulcast on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. and the encore presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 3 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXWx2t0f-Oo Plan to come early as Russell Fox will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before the LIVE production on Saturday. American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s “Aida” by Michael Mayer that…