By Ted Grussing… I love this place and it has been a while since I have been there, but a return will occur soon. The turquoise color comes from Blue Springs around 8 miles upstream from here which produces about 225 cubic feet per second and is a highly mineralized water with copper and calcium carbonates and other minerals; the copper gives the water the blue color. Currently there is a very minimal flow of water at Cameron about thirty miles upstream from here (the confluence of the Little Colorado and Colorado rivers) so it is likely I’ll get the…
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Sedona AZ (January 28, 2016) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of his new original show “Lions (& Rattlers & Dragons & Longhorns) and Bears – Oh My” on Saturday, February 6 at 1:30 p.m.Peach’s show features his unique blend of original cowboy poetry with a tongue-in-cheek look at Arizona and local history, also incorporating jokes, stories, and first person narrative.
Sedona AZ (January 28, 2016) – Tickets for a second concert by legendary rock-and-roll band Chicago, to open the 2016 Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF), are now on sale for online (www.sedonafilmfestival.org) or in-person only purchase at the SIFF Box Office, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3. The concert is at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center (SPAC), 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road.No phone orders will be taken because all ticket buyers must select their seats at the time of purchase. All concertgoers must have a ticket for entry. Sedona International Film Festival passes and…
Camp Verde AZ (January 28, 2016) – Join us for the annual Buffalo Soldier re-enactment at Fort Verde State Historic Park on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your loved ones to Fort Verde State Historic Park and learn about history with the Buffalo Soldiers, watch a Vintage Baseball game with players dressed in period replica uniforms, learn how to cook homemade Dutch Oven meals, and be a part of the flag raising and lowering ceremonies.
Sedona AZ (January 28, 2016) – Come and experience an evening of profound healing as we combine the energetics of group dynamics and sound healing into one transformational night. These group healings are created to facilitate releases at the root level, whether physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual/karmic in nature.
Hazardous Materials Response Team saved an estimated $2.6 million in 2015Verde Valley AZ (January 28, 2016) – When fuel and other hazardous materials spill along our highways, the Arizona Department of Transportation makes sure the messes are cleaned up properly ‒ and that taxpayers aren’t stuck with the bill.During 2015, ADOT’s Hazardous Materials Response Team saved an estimated $2.6 million by making the commercial carriers responsible or their insurance companies pay to remove contaminants from the soil. Taxpayers would otherwise be responsible for these environmental remediation costs, and the state would have been liable for fines and sanctions if the…
Filmmakers, the subject of the film and musicians will be in attendance for special premiereSedona AZ (January 28, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the premiere of “Sammy: The Journey” on Monday, Feb. 8 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The special premiere will feature special guests from the film, including the subject of the film (Sam Harris) and the producers (Eric Cosh and Ellen Palestrant), as well as a concert by local musicians Lyra (Maryanne Kremer-Ames and Allen Ames), who composed the theme song of the movie.This special event…
By Ted Grussing… so, Rick was up here this morning to determine what all needed to be done to and for Mariah and he added 4 new exhaust manifolds to the list as three of the four were cracked (quite obvious) and the fourth had burned a hole through the metal next to the oil filter, fuel pumps and more and it is looking good in that it is likely next week I’ll be back up at the peaks shooting photo’s like this one. This is what I miss, a beautiful seat viewing the world below … and sometimes next…
Sedona AZ (January 27, 2016) – Another year has passed, and we hope that the New Year will be a happy and healthy one for all of you. The new year always brings a review of the City Council’s priorities. The priority list did not change much this year, because so many items from last year are still in process. Some of you have heard me say that the government moves at the pace of a narcoleptic snail. This often causes frustration for all of us, but we take our responsibilities seriously, and that includes transparency and accountability. We also have…
Jerome AZ (January 27, 2016) – Gallery 527 in Jerome features three new pieces by jewelry artist Marian Ward. Marian explains the process, “The silver is fine silver metal clay – formed, fired and polished first. Then I added encaustic wax medium to each pendant. In the colorful, abstract ones, I added 24k gold leaf and a piece of found, rusted metal. In the black and white one, I painted the bamboo using oil paints. In all three sets, the wax was then covered with a clear protective coat of resin.”
Mary D. Fisher Theatre plays host to Academy Award nominated short documentary filmsSedona AZ (January 27, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of The 2016 Oscar Documentary Shorts Programs Feb. 5-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Now an annual film festival tradition, Sedona audiences will be able to see all of the short documentary films nominated for Academy Awards before the Oscar telecast in late February.
Sedona AZ (January 27, 2016) – The city of Sedona will hold two public meetings in February to give input on a potential city-wide residential trash and recycling program. The meetings are scheduled for:Monday, February 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Sedona City Hall, 102 Roadrunner DriveTuesday, February 2 at 8:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Sedona Fire District Station 1, 2860 Southwest Drive
By Ted Grussing… flight and the solitude of the sky and so I shoot creatures who inspire the beauty of flying and soon enough I will return to the sky too. Have a top Rotax specialist coming in the morning to begin the process of finishing the work on my engine and other items to get me back chasing the beauty seen only from above. In the interim I can visualize the view that this heron and other birds have as they ply the gaseous oceans of the sky. It is good!
Cottonwood AZ (January 26, 2016) – Eclectic classic rock band, Einstein’s Missing Sons, will perform Live at the Old Town Center for the Arts’ Studio B on Thursday, January 28, at 7:00 pm.Einstein’s Missing Sons is an exciting and newly-formed band of seasoned local musicians, offering an eclectic approach to good ol’ classic rock ‘n’ roll, performing songs that everyone knows and loves, but may not have heard performed in a while, rare gems that are part of our shared music heritage.
Tim Robbins and Benicio del Toro star in film premiering at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 26, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “A Perfect Day” — starring Tim Robbins and Benicio del Toro — showing Feb. 5-11 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.It’s just another day on the job for a band of war zone rescue workers as they defy death and confront war’s absurdities.