By Ted Grussing… I do portraiture and especially enjoy those of critters like this Coopers Hawk. The problem is that usually they are not susceptible to direction by the photographer and could care less if they get their picture taken or not … a treat for me when it does work out.
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Sedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – Dr. David Berman, PhD, will address “Hidden Contributors to Political Campaigns: Is Democracy Threatened?” on Monday, January 25 at the first in a 10-month series of free public voter education meetings organized by the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley. The January through October monthly series, in partnership with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College, will cover “2016 Critical Arizona Election Issues.” The topic of “dark money” is the first to be explored. Future topics will include education, private prisons, federal lands, and others. All meetings will include call to action materials…
All-star casts featured in new films premiering at the Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the award-winning “Anesthesia” and “Life” showing Jan. 15-21 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – Oak Creek, an Outstanding Arizona Water (OAW), is a vital part of Sedona’s draw to both visitors and residents alike. We all have a responsibility to keep Oak Creek clean and pristine for all to enjoy. The City of Sedona, per the city’s General Permit for Discharge from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, is required to reduce stormwater pollution to the “Maximum Extent Practical”. The city would like to remind residents and guests to be vigilant in stormwater pollution prevention.
Sedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its 44th Annual Awards of Excellence event starting at 11:30 on February 13 in the ballroom at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa in Sedona. Every year since 1972, KSB has recognized outstanding efforts to do what its name implies — to “keep Sedona beautiful” in many ways. The awards have been made to businesses, individuals and organizations for signage, landscaping, and for architecture that complements — rather than conflicts with — our natural setting.
By Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development LibrarianSedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – Sedona Public Library’s commitment to serving as an arts and culture center means that you can take advantage of a variety of resources tailored to our community every time you pay us a visit. Stop by to view the quilts exhibit or attend an Arizona Humanities program, and you can explore our collections of books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs that provide you a ticket to the world of music, film, painting, dance, photography, and much more.
By Ted Grussing… another day eating foods that I enjoy and health care professionals shun? … listening to Mirabilis by Mediaeval Baebes? … forgot a med I was supposed to take? Dunno, but it was fun messing with three photographs and putting this together and abandoning all semblance of reality for a while. Have made a switch back to Lorde for audio guidance … see what happens when I don’t listen to your music Anthony :+) The images were a Hubble B&W image, a tree I shot on a walk over the weekend and a shot of One. So this…
Live on stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Jan. 15-17Sedona AZ (January 7, 2016) – Broadway veteran Ray Wills stars in “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” — a portrait of U.S. President Harry S. Truman — playing live, on the Goldenstein Stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be three performances Jan. 15-17, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.Ray Wills — known for his wildly successful 2 1/2-year Broadway run with “The Producers” — delivers a crisp, feisty and witty performance that is very alive and revealing about our World War II-era president. Directed by Tom Frye, Wills…
By Claudelle Johnson, PWG PresidentCottonwood AZ (January 7, 2016) – The local Chapter of Professional Women’s Group is having their first quarterly luncheon of 2016 on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Luncheon will be at the Cottonwood Recreation Center from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM and include a speaker presentation, networking opportunities, catered lunch, and raffle/door prizes. This month’s luncheon will be catered by Jerona Cafe in Cottonwood.
Sedona AZ (January 7, 2016) – The Sedona Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K event will be held on Feb. 6 beginning at 9 a.m. The course travels on Dry Creek Road from Sedona onto Boynton Canyon Road (FS 152C) and then onto Boynton Pass Road (FS 152C) and returns the same route. Throughout most of the morning hours and into the late afternoon there will be signs indicating that runners are on the roadway; the speed limit is 15 mph; and to be prepared to stop. In the morning, if heavy vehicular traffic is deemed unsafe for the large amount…
ADOT’s online tools help drivers plan travel during winter stormsVerde Valley AZ (January 7, 2016) – With back-to-back winter storms packing rain and snow, the Arizona Department of Transportation offers drivers real-time information on highways.AZ511.gov has the latest on conditions, restrictions and closures, as well as roadside camera images from around the state. ADOT’s Twitter feed (@ArizonaDOT) helps drivers choose routes and decide if they should delay trips due to weather.
By Ted Grussing… shots of wildlife and in particular water fowl in action transitioning into flight and returning to their watery runways. I love the action and the wild spray of water as webbed feet and wings thrash the surface as they accelerate across the pond and break with the surface and enter the realm of the sky. It is raining heavily now and it is cold. I’m in a semi warm home (still no furnace) and this Canvasback and Ring Neck are hunkered down at the ponds riding the storm out … I like being human.
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(January 6, 2016)Finally! It only took two months but last December 30th I received a phone message from someone at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. She wanted to discuss the ACC Public Records Law violations I had been hounding the A.G. Office about for the last two months. On December 31st I returned her call. The upshot of our discussion was that she was interested to see what evidence I had. Of course it remains to be seen if anything comes of this but at least it’s a start.Here is what I gave her: Read…
Sedona AZ (January 6, 2016) – Scott Stulberg will take Sedona area photographers on a trip called “The Art of Travel Photography” at the 6 p.m. Monday, January 25th, meeting of the Sedona Camera Club at the United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Rd., in Sedona. The meeting will include two presentations by Stulberg and a club meeting.
Sedona AZ (January 6, 2016) – Due to the resignation of Councilor Angela LeFevre effective Jan. 8, 2016, the Sedona City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacant Council seat. The term for this vacancy will end November 2016, when the newly elected Councilors are seated following the Fall 2016 election cycle. Applications for this vacancy will be accepted beginning Monday, Jan. 11, 2016.