Production from Canada’s renowned festival makes big-screen debut at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 19, 2016) – The Stratford Festival’s renowned new production of “The Taming of the Shrew” makes its Sedona big-screen debut on Sunday, May 29. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere from its home in Canada’s prestigious festival. There will be one show at 3 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Courtship or conquest? The breakdown of a defiant spirit or a breakthrough that liberates a heart deprived of love?
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Cottonwood AZ (May 19, 2016) – On May 18 at approximately 2:30 pm the Verde Valley Fire District responded to motorcycle accident on 4200 block of Del Rio Dr. Upon arrival crews found one patient face down on the pavement with his motorcycle next to him. Patient survey revealed a head injury and the patient was in and out of consciousness.
Cottonwood AZ (May 19, 2016) – YCSO deputies were dispatched to the 3700 E Del Rio Drive, Cottonwood, regarding a home burglary. The victim believes the crime occurred sometime between 10AM on May 8, 2016, mid-afternoon on May 10, 2016, while he was out of town. It appeared suspects entered the home by prying the front door open.Items stolen included numerous firearms, ammunition, jewelry, and music equipment. Some stolen property is highlighted below:
By Gary EverySedona AZ (May 19, 2016) – Friday May 27th at 5pm the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project proudly presents poet James Jay. The poetry reading will take place in Sedona on the southernmost end of the Creekside Plaza parking lot just north of Tlaquapaque on the steps of the historic stone pumphouse beneath the shade of the giant sycamore trees. I first became introduced to Jay reading his regular column “Bartender Wisdom” which has run in FlagLive for over six years. His most recent book “The Journeyman” was nominated for a PEN Western States Award. Jay’s website describes the…
Sedona AZ (May 19, 2016) – The beauty of music is not so much defined by the scales that compose it but the sequence, combination and timing of the notes played. Poetry is not just the rhyme but the words and meaning it conveys. When you combine poetry and music then we have what is called a song and songs are what the Green Light dance band is all about. On Friday, May 20, 7 to 10 p.m., Green Light brings their original music and songs to Vino Di Sedona in Sedona, Arizona.
The city of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to two open house meetings that will be held to introduce the future design concepts of the Sedona Community Dog Park. Both meetings will be at city of Sedona’s City Hall, at 102 Roadrunner Drive, with the first meeting on June 7, 2016 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Vultee Conference Room, and the second meeting on June 9, 2016 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.
By Ted Grussing… joy, happiness, and new adventures! The day begins for me when I open my eyes and discover that I am still here and breathing … what a fabulous start to the day and then anticipation of the first shots of espresso … thoughts of the people I know I will be seeing and the tasks I have waiting for me … a smile and warmth spreads throughout my being and then perhaps a little more rest; the competing interests of extending sleep time to maybe four and a half hours or hustle out to the kitchen for…
Jeremy Irons and Dev Patel star in film premiering at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 18, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Man Who Knew Infinity” — starring Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons and Dev Patel —showing May 27-June 1 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Man Who Knew Infinity” is the true story of friendship that forever changed mathematics. In 1913, Srinivasa Ramanujan (Dev Patel), a self-taught Indian mathematics genius, traveled to Trinity College, Cambridge, where over the course of five years, forged a bond with his mentor,…
Sedona AZ (May 18, 2016) – The city of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Community Camp Out at Sunset Park for those interested to camp, eat good food, and participate in fun activities, all while surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Sedona. The Community Camp Out will begin on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 4 p.m. and end on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10 a.m.
By Ted GrussingMostly when I think of having a meaningful day I associate it with getting projects done, work accomplished with a high degree of perfection, caregiving and service to others … today I did none of the foregoing.
Award-winning, critically-acclaimed films premiere at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 17, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “Elvis & Nixon” (starring Academy Award-nominee Michael Shannon and Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey) and “The Family Fang” (starring Nicole Kidman, Jason Bateman and Christopher Walken) showing May 20-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (May 17, 2016) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley and Spectrum Healthcare Group are offering a full-day session on Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, June 3, 8AM-5PM at the the Cottonwood Recreation Center, 150 S. 6th St., Cottonwood. The 8-hour training is free and open to the public. According to Barbara Litrell, Facilitator of the Coalition, “One of the education goals of the Coalition is to bring this important training right into our Verde Valley communities to make it easier for people to participate.” So far this year the Coalition has held trainings in Sedona, Clarkdale and the Village of Oak Creek. Each class…
Phoenix AZ (May 17, 2016) – Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning consumers to be cautious of mailings that claim consumers owe money for an “Annual Minutes” or “Annual Corporate Minutes” requirement for their businesses. The Attorney General’s Office recently received complaints that such solicitations are again being mailed to small businesses in Arizona.The mailers often include the words “notice” or “statement.” They also provide an arbitrary deadline to respond. There may be a blank form, inside of the mailer, that asks the recipient to fill in the names of the officers and directors of its business. The form may also seek other…
Verde Valley AZ (May 17, 2016) – Spring is an exciting time of year for high school students with ceremonies and graduation celebrations to attend. Arizona SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) wants to remind youth and their parents to celebrate safe. Parents and other adults must remember that underage drinking is against the law. Not only is furnishing alcohol to someone under age 21 a crime, it sends the wrong message.
Sedona AZ (May 17, 2016) – Get a great start to the Memorial Day holiday by attending the changing of the flags ceremony provided by the Sedona Marine Corps League at the Sedona Military Service Park on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 10 a.m. This event will include guest speakers, a statement by Mayor Moriarty and a rendition of the National Anthem sung by Sammy Davis.