Sedona AZ (July 31, 2015) – On Thursday, August 13th, at 6:30 PM, The Inspiration of Sedona, will show part 4 of James Cameron’s, Emmy Award winning, nine-part “Years of Living Dangerously” documentary series. The remaining five parts of the series will be shown consecutively on the following 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
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Globe on Screen returns to the big screen at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 31, 2015) – The famous Globe Theatre of London returns to Sedona on Sunday, Aug. 9 in high definition when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere of “Julius Caesar”. There will be one show at 3 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This special production continues the full season of Globe on Screen that will be carried here in Sedona, presented by the film festival.“Julius Caesar” is Dominic Dromgoole’s sell-out envisioning of Roman classic, which will be screened in…
By Cheryl L. YeattsManager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (July 31, 2015) – The dog days of summer are definitely here, and we are warned to take precautions against the intense heat. How do you deal with the hot, boring days of August? I watch movies that I have checked out from the library.
By Ted Grussing… after 25 years living near the beach I have a need to get back to the ocean a few times a year and get my fix. After dinner at the Twenty/20 in Carlsbad it was down to Moonlight State Beach where I took this shot last night shortly before sunset (it was nice) and we enjoyed some time overlooking Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas … there was a group behind us doing Hulu dancing and another group doing Yoga … a couple enjoying the view, waiting for sunset and she is only days away from giving birth…
Clarkdale AZ (July 30, 2015) – Made In Clarkdale Art Show 2015 begins with jurying in new artists! The jurying dates for the Made In Clarkdale Art Show 2015 will be Saturdays, August 8, August 29, 2015 and a final date in late September, date and place to be announced later.Artists must live, work, or be taking art classes in Clarkdale to be eligible. Previously accepted artists do not have to re-jury if they still live or work in Clarkdale. Those eligible only as students taking art classes must re-jury each year.
Summer encore series will feature popular Met Operas returning to the big screenSedona AZ (July 30, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of the Met Opera’s “Aida” on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Aida” — Giuseppe VerdiThis grandest of grand operas features an epic backdrop for what is in essence an intimate love story. Set in ancient Egypt and packed with magnificent choruses, complex ensembles, and elaborate ballets, Aida never loses sight of its three protagonists: Amneris, the proud daughter of the pharaoh; her slave, Aida, who…
Residents partner to address stormwater pollution and erosion issues in west Sedona neighborhood. Sedona AZ (July 30, 2015) – Flooding and high sediment flows during monsoon season have become increasingly problematic for property owners of the Settler’s Rest Neighborhood in West Sedona. Stormwater draining from private properties into the city drainages carries with it organic and inorganic pollutants including E. coli bacteria into Oak Creek, exacerbating existing pollution issues. This April, the Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC) began an innovative and community based approach to addressing both the flooding issues and the non-point source pollution inputs into Oak Creek by…
By Mary Cravets, Business Coach & SpeakerSedona AZ (July 30, 2015) – I had a cold for a few weeks, and was just miserable. Stuffy head, cough, achy – the usual stuff. Plus my energy was just sapped. Going up one flight of stairs wiped me out.Unexpectedly, exhaustion provided me with a gift.
Sedona AZ (July 30, 2015) – Once again the Sedona Chamber Ballet in partnership with Phoenix Ballet will present breathtaking performances of The Nutcracker on December 4th, 5th and 6th at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Last year’s Phoenix Ballet’s scintillating production played to three appreciative sell out crowds from the Sedona community. This year we are pleased to add a fourth performance to meet the demand. Accordingly, the Sedona Chamber Ballet Company announces auditions for local children and dancers for this years Nutcracker production.
Cottonwood AZ (July 29, 2015) – Animal supporters from across the valley showed up in great numbers to support the homeless animals at the Verde Valley Humane Society (VVHS) on Sunday, July 19, 2015. The shelter hosted the Third Annual Birthday Bash with tours of the facility, free food, kids’ games, kissing dogs, live music by Harpy Trails, raffles and a silent auction. Along with the fun, the celebration raised a record $11,660. “This money is critical to the care of the dogs and cats at the shelter.” said Manager Angie Hare. “Most of it will be dedicated toward medical…
By Ted Grussing… there is a place where earth meets sky and sky meets space and all that is … the solar wind provides energy across the frequency spectrum to give us what we need for life on this planet and the atmosphere protects us from receiving too much of a good thing. Next to scenes like this I love the forever nature of gazing out over the ocean from the shoreline and thinking about all those other humans who with us inhabit this planet and are on the other shores of our oceans … and what better place to…
Prescott AZ (July 27, 2015) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded grants totaling in excess of $48,000 from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). These monies will help YCSO enhance its efforts to keep roads safe throughout Yavapai County. The funding period is for the 2015 year grant cycle.
By Bob Rothrock, Sedona Resident(July 27, 2015) A Sedona Verde Valley Red Rock National Monument could be very good for our region. It would only include lands already under federal (Forest Service) control. Sedona’s private lands would not be part of the Monument. Cottonwood, Camp Verde and Clarkdale would become gateway communities. The resulting increase in tourism would provide a significant economic boost.
By Ted Grussing… my range of wildlife does not match that of many who trek the forests and wildlands all over the country and world … most of my shooting is done within miles of home and much of it is on my walks through the neighborhood and from my deck, so though I do not capture the wide variety of creatures, there is enough variety for me and besides, I like the familiar. I took this shot this morning on my walk and a teenager was taking the sentinel duties whilst the adults and the other siblings were on…
Sedona AZ (July 27, 2015) – During August, eclectic artist Patty Miller will be showcasing a diverse collection of her newest works at Hillside Sedona’s Movin’ On Gallery. Meanwhile, guest artist SanDee Kinnen will be displaying a recently completed series of her whimsical fused glass pieces.