Verde Valley News – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce the opening of two new specialty clinics in Cottonwood. The NAH Cottonwood Pulmonary Clinic and the NAH Cottonwood Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic are now open and accepting new patients at 340 S. Willard St. “We are excited announce the opening of these two new clinics to accommodate the need for expanded specialty services in the region,” said NAH Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “NAH has been working hard to add more services and recruit more providers in Verde Valley. We believe in investing in the…
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Sedona News – The city of Sedona encourages all residents to attend the next public meeting for the Western Gateway Master Plan on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center at Red Rock High School, located at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., to give feedback on four site plans that show how 41 acres at Cultural Park Place could be developed. The meeting will also feature a presentation of a review of all the public input up until this point and an analysis of the property. The city purchased the 41 acres…
Sedona News – Actor Jeremy Piven will be honored with the Outstanding Career Achievement Award at the Sedona International Film Festival on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Piven will be in Sedona in person to host the film and Q&A discussion and receive his award at the premiere of his new film “The Performance”. The award-winning, iconic actor, comedian and podcast host also stars in another festival film, “Sweetwater” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-wwvOyXGv4 A household name for his 2-time Golden Globe and 3-time Emmy Award-winning performance playing the fast-talking, acerbic Hollywood agent Ari Gold in the…
World-renowned virtuoso Pinchas Zukerman, along with cellist Amanda Forsyth and pianist Shai Wosner, will perform an exhilarating season finale concert. Chamber Music Sedona is proud to celebrate the conclusion of a successful 42nd season with a concert by the internationally acclaimed Zukerman Trio on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona, Ariz. 86336. Featuring legendary violinist Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Amanda Forsyth and pianist Shai Wosner, the program will include masterworks by Rachmaninoff, Brahms and Smetana, promising an unforgettable afternoon of musical mastery. With a celebrated career spanning…
By Dave Steve Sedona, AZ –The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is supposed to be fiercest research organization on earth in brain science, given the number of institutes whose works are connected with the brain: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institute on Aging (NIA) and others. Yet, this does not seem to be the case because it is often a refrain that no one knows how the human brain works. If there is no clarity on…
Sedona News – Enjoy the Sedona premiere of “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” and a Q&A with the renowned, award-winning costume designer and fashion icon on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Go behind the scenes of Bob Mackie’s illustrious career with a look back at the styles that have adorned the “who’s who” of the entertainment world on stage, screen and red carpets! “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” showcases the six-decade career of the award-winning costume designer. And like his costumes, Bob is wholly unique and unfiltered, which makes for a compelling and candid subject. The film examines…
Sedona News – In order to extend pavement life and improve the road quality for Sedona motorists, the city and their contractor, Cactus Asphalt, will begin a crack seal project on the following roads the week of Feb. 17, 2025: Chapel Road, from State Route (SR) 179 to Fox Road Shadow Rock Drive Coffee Pot Drive, from SR 89A to Mountain Shadows Drive Jordan Road, from SR 89A to Park Ridge Drive Crack sealing is a technique that involves filling roadway cracks with a sealant to prevent water and debris from entering and causing more deterioration. The roadways will be…
Sedona News – “Grease” director Randal Kleiser returns to this year’s Sedona International Film Festival with his good friend, actress Diane Baker for “An Afternoon with Diane Baker” on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Diane Baker will be honored with the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her distinguished career as an actress and her commitment to the art of filmmaking. Kleiser and Baker will discuss her half-century career with clips from such films as “Diary of Anne Frank”, “Marnie”, and “Silence of the Lambs”, plus anecdotes about working with Joan Crawford, Alfred Hitchcock,…
… the age old fight or flight choice, do you really want to step in and take a dispute to a final conclusion … or is best to just get out of Dodge and live to confront the issue another day? While neither of those choices actually happened in the photos tonight it is obvious that it could have played out that way. Above we have a photo of a Ringed-bill Gull coming in for a pass to get some food … I provided that, but it could just as easily been a small fish that he was intent on collecting for…
Sedona News – The 31st Annual Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) proudly announces its 2025 Narrative Shorts lineup, showcasing an extraordinary collection of films that push creative boundaries and celebrate the power of storytelling. Recognized as one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine, SIFF continues to be a premier destination for filmmakers and audiences seeking compelling, diverse, and emotionally resonant cinema. 2025 Narrative Shorts Selections: Anwar Are You There? Au revoir Belmondo Bat Boy A Bear in the Woods Belief Broad Daylight Buscando Alma Camping in Paradise Chase Me Death Pays Flora a Visit Delivery Desync Go For Grandma A…
Sedona News – The Sedona Sister Cities Association (SSCA)will soon welcome cultural leaders from Canmore, Canada, and Jaslo, Poland, as part of its mission to foster international understanding and artistic exchange. Visiting Sedona will be Jeremy Elbourne, Executive Director of artsPlace in Canmore, Canada, Elwira Musialowicz-Cozzi, Director of JDK Cultural Center in Jaslo, Poland, and Lukasz Zyra, Chair of Jaslo’s Sister City Team. Their visit will provides an opportunity to experience Sedona’s dynamic arts community and attend the Sedona International Film Festival, a highlight of the city’s cultural calendar. While Jaslo and Sedona are in the process of developing a…
Verde Valley News – Activating student career inspiration and exploration into program enrollment is a critical part of connecting our workforce ecosystem. Yavapai College is excited to partner with Pipeline AZ to launch the college Bridge program with My Future AZ. Pipeline AZ built My Future AZ in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, Center for the Future of Arizona and Arizona Business and Education Coalition for students’ career exploration in K-12. The Bridge program aims to better facilitate the transition from high school to college for Yavapai County students. Thanks to the Department of Labor’s Forging STEM Career…
By Luke Maxwell Sedona,AZ – Oh, come on. This can’t be true. It’s got to be some kind of a joke. Has puritanical America shot its final load, not just seeking to ban abortions but now adding banning male masturbation and making it a crime to do so? Yup. You heard me right. According to a recent article in THE Hill, a Democratic Mississippi state senator introduced legislation that would make it unlawful for men to masturbate when alone and not trying to impregnate a woman. It would be illegal to discharge genetic material outside of the womb. Let that…
Sedona News – Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its next Preserving the Wonder Speaker Series event on Wednesday, February 19 at 5:00 pm. This month’s speaker is Janie Agyagos, Wildlife Biologist, Forest Service, Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District. Her topic will be “Planting for Wildlife.” Please visit the KSB website, www.keepsedonabeautiful.org for details. Janie will explain the importance of using native, non-invasive plants in landscaping, which ornamental species are highly invasive and should be avoided and will help identify what plants are less attractive to nuisance wildlife such as javelina and deer. Janie has over 30 years of…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) is thrilled to announce Mercedes-Benz of Northern Arizona as its Title Sponsor for the 31st annual festival, taking place from February 22 to March 2, 2025. This exciting new partnership highlights the shared commitment to excellence, creativity, and luxury in both the automotive and cinematic worlds. Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival, shared his enthusiasm: “We are delighted to welcome Mercedes-Benz of Northern Arizona as our Title Sponsor for this year’s festival. The dedication to innovation and excellence that Mercedes-Benz embodies aligns perfectly with the values of…