Author: Tommy

French ‘Medieval Blues’ Guitarist Claude Bourbon Plays OTCA Cottonwood AZ (October 13, 2011) – Claude Bourbon modestly calls himself “the frog with the happy blues”, which endears him to you immediately. Those who have seen him perform say they just weren’t prepared for the incredible talent that he possesses. On tour in the Southwest from his home in England Claude Bourbon brings his ‘medieval blues’ and virtuosic guitar playing to Old Town Center for the Arts on Friday, October 21st at 7:30 pm. This concert is the third in the Guitar Master Series and is sponsored by Abbies Fine Dining…

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Verde Valley, AZ (October 13, 2011) – If you are like many people in Arizona, someone in your neighborhood has a solar home. Yes, Arizonans are finally doing more than tanning with the enormous amount of free solar energy that falls on our state. Are you curious if solar is right for you? Join your neighbors and friends for the FREE Value the Verde Solar Tour on Saturday, October 22 from 9 to 3pm. Meet people like yourselves who have gone solar. Talk to experts who can help you make sure solar is right for your home or business. Learn…

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Sedona AZ (October 12, 2011) – The City of Sedona is seeking to fill three available seats on the Budget Oversight Commission. The vacancies are for two-year terms, from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014. Citizens interested in serving on this commission must be Sedona residents, or own a business within the corporate limits of the City of Sedona. The deadline to submit applications to be considered to serve on the Commission is Thursday, November 17, 2011.

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Sedona AZ (October 12, 2011) – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Sedona for its Fiscal Year, 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. This is the twelfth year the City has received the award.

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Sedona AZ (October 12, 2011) – On October 11, 2011, the City Council proclaimed October as Arts and Humanities Month. The City of Sedona Arts and Culture joins thousands of arts organizations and communities across the nation in celebrating Arts and Humanities Month throughout October. Sedona Arts and Culture honors the efforts of artists, historians, teachers, and cultural groups working to make the arts and humanities a part of everyone’s life.

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Audience gets to join in the fun of the most treasured musical of all times; meet one of the original Munchkins and Judy Garland’s stand-in, who will host the Sedona event Sedona AZ (October 12, 2011) –  Follow the yellow brick road and enjoy a trip to the Emerald City like you’ve never experienced before! Join us for a journey to Oz with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion ­ and a whole lot of toe-tapping fun ­ as the Sedona International Film Festival presents “The Wizard of Oz Sing-Along” on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Showtime will be 6:00…

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Sedona AZ (October 11, 2011) – The City of Sedona is currently accepting applications to fill two openings on the Historic Preservation Commission. The three-year term begins upon appointment and ends on November 30, 2014. The Commission consists of seven members. Five members of the Commission must live in the Sedona city limits and up to two members are allowed to live outside of the City limits as long as they meet other selection criteria.

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Sedona AZ (October 11, 2011) – The City of Sedona is undertaking the development of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This comprehensive plan is being created to specifically address both current and future parks and recreation facilities, programs, events and funding mechanisms. This master plan is being done in conjunction with the broader Sedona Community Plan Update also under development at this time.

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“Owls- Messengers of Wizards and Witches” Wednesday, October 19 Sedona AZ (October 10, 2011) – “Owls- Messengers of Wizards and Witches” will be the topic at Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc.’s monthly Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, October 19th. The doors will open with wine and appetizers at 5:30 pm, and the presentation will begin at 5:45 pm.

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Sedona AZ (October 10, 2011) – The City of Sedona will be holding a Vote-By-Mail Special Election on November 8, 2011. There are two ballot propositions. Proposition 410 is a referendum to decide whether or not the voters want the City of Sedona to take portions of State Route 89A and State Route 179 from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Proposition 411 is an initiative to decide if future offers from the State of Arizona to transfer any State Route within the Sedona City Limits should be referred to the voters. Publicity pamphlets discussing these propositions have been mailed…

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Sedona AZ (October 3, 2011) – On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., the Sedona City Council will hold a work session on the City’s storm drainage management program. There will be a presentation and discussion regarding the major flooding events in 2009 and 2011, the 2005 storm drain master plan, and current drainage maintenance practices. Items to be covered include the City’s efforts to manage storm runoff, the priorities of that program, and the costs associated with the program. Interested residents and business owners are encouraged to attend. Sedona City Hall is located at 102 Roadrunner Drive. For…

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T.G. Sheppard Plays Annual Affair Fundraising Event in Phoenix to Benefit Seriously Ill Children – October 14 & 15, 2011 Scottsdale, AZ (August 8, 2011) – On Saturday, October 15, 2011, legendary country artist T.G. Sheppard will play for a crowd of 300 people at the exclusive Los Cedros USA in Scottsdale, Arizona. This intimate concert will benefit Camp Soaring Eagle, a non-profit organization that provides medically safe camping programs for seriously ill children and their families. This event is part of the 2011 Annual Affair and guests will enjoy multiple events for a weekend full of fun and giving.

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Sedona AZ (October 7, 2011) – On Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Sedona Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to Sedona Police Department parking lot at 100 Roadrunner Drive. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

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Festival of Wreaths Sedona AZ (October 7, 2011) – With the beautiful fall season heading our way, it is time to get out to the studio and start creating wreaths and tabletop trees for the upcoming Festival of the Wreaths which will open with its annual Preview Gala Event on Sunday, November 13th from 5-8pm.

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Sedona AZ (October 7, 2011) – The City of Sedona Arts & Culture Commission invites you to attend the 4th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards on Thursday, November 10, at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony, including hors d’oeuvres and a no-host cash bar, will take place at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa in the Landmark Ballroom and is sponsored by Diamond Resorts International.

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