‘Geotourism MapGuide’ will tell region’s authentic story and benefit local economies Sedona AZ (May 8, 2015) – Organizations in the Arizona communities of Sedona, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Camp Verde, Jerome and Yavapai-Apache Nation are joining with National Geographic Mapsto highlight the world-class natural and cultural attractions of the Verde Valley. The program is designed to support the economic health of the region by promoting geotourism: tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.
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Single tickets for Illuminate Film Festival now on sale Sedona AZ (May 8, 2015) – Single tickets are on sale for the second annual Illuminate Film Festival, May 27-31, which will: screen 22 inspirational, thought-provoking films including world and U.S. premieres of documentaries and full-length features; feature more than 50 expert facilitators, practitioners, healers, performers, musicians, speakers and new thought leaders; offer a series of “View and Do” events to encourage audiences to more deeply integrate a movie’s message into their lives; and offer Conscious Film Convergence panels and conversations to focus on developing and facilitating distribution of this exciting and growing…
By Cheryl Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the Village Sedona AZ (May 8, 2015) – What does it take to convince a New York Times best-selling author to come to Sedona? In the case of Anne Hillerman, the talented daughter of best-selling author Tony Hillerman, all it took was an email request from a very satisfied reader. In one of those “Sedona moments,” all the pieces fell into place, and next week Anne Hillerman is coming to Sedona to promote her new book, “Rock with Wings.” Here’s how Roene Cammack, a former resident of Sedona, initiated contact with Anne…
By Ted Grussing … a rose is still a rose … inviting … beautiful and calming. I took this shot whilst on an early morning walk in Half Moon Bay, Ca last August and there was a light rain that allowed for the formation of many drops that adhered to the petals of this bloom. I like it that so many people love beautiful things and plant all these flowers out in front of their homes so that those like me who do not grow them can enjoy such beauty … and so can you. It is also indicative of…
Sedona AZ (May 7, 2015) – After over two years, the only surviving building from the old Sedona western town movie set, has been restored and is once again available to the public. To celebrate, the Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting a public grand opening of the historic telegraph office/movie set building on Saturday, May 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Museum. This community celebration starts with a dedication ceremony and recognition of donors and volunteers who have worked to bring back this long-lost piece of Sedona movie-making history. The Mayor and other VIPs will be there. Tours of the…
Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard’s new play premieres on screens around the world Sedona AZ (May 7, 2015) – The National Theatre of London continues its season with “The Hard Problem” showing in Sedona on Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) returns to the National Theatre with his highly-anticipated new play “The Hard Problem”, directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Hamlet, One Man, Two Guvnors).
By Dale Guthrie MD FAAP(May 7, 2015) As a fourth generation native Arizonan with twenty-six years as a practicing Pediatrician, Past President of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, father and grandfather, I am opposed to the legalization of marijuana in Arizona. It is clear to me that the science and research shows what serious detrimental, even dangerous effects this would have on the youth of our State.
Sedona AZ (May 7, 2015) – Sedona United Methodist Church invites the community to a free concert on Sunday, May 10th at 2:00p.m. In honor of all mothers for Mother’s Day, Dr. Lily Chou will perform songs with the focus on the theme of “Love.” Chou will play composers spanning almost 250 years and encompassing the baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary periods. She will tell the story of why each composer wrote that particular work, whether it is his love for his God, his country, his parent or child, his sibling or friend, his teacher, or student or even a…
New award-winning documentaries make Sedona premiere at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (May 6, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed documentaries “Dior and I” and “Misery Loves Comedy” showing May 15-20 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, Schoolhouse Restaurant and Sedona Fire District walk off with top prizes in the Rotary Club of Sedona Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off Sedona AZ (May 6, 2015) – Ten of the top restaurants in Sedona and the Verde Valley plus the Sedona and Verde Valley Fire Districts competed in the 5th Annual Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, May 2 sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona. The Great Chili Cook-Off and the Silent Auction were held at the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.
Construction slated to begin in 2016 to convert highway to four-lane divided highway Camp Verde AZ (May 6, 2015) – The Arizona Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, May 20, in Camp Verde to discuss the upcoming State Route 260 widening project that is slated to begin in spring 2016. The $62 million safety improvement project in Yavapai County will upgrade a nine-mile segment of SR 260 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane, modern divided highway east of Cottonwood between Thousand Trails Road and the Interstate 17…
By Tommy AcostaAssociate Editor Sedona AZ (May 6, 2015) – The effort to recall Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District Governing Board member Zach Richardson, has failed. Yavapai County School Superintendent Tim Carter notified Mr. Richardson of the failure in an email dated Wednesday, May 6, 2015. “The recall effort against you was NOT successful,” Mr. Carter stated in his email. “The committee did not turn in the requisite petitions by deadline yesterday [May 5, 2015]. This concludes the matter.”
By Ted Grussing A very special offer for anyone who would like some poster size photographic prints. These are on your choice of three different Kodak Professional Grade Papers; glossy, luster, metallic. The sizes are 16” x 20” or 20” x 30”.
Oak Creek Watershed Council will be conducting a tabling event at the Red Rock Ranger Visitor Center Sedona AZ (May 6, 2015) – The Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC) will conduct the event with our Volunteers (Friends of Oak Creek) one day, next weekend, Saturday only, May 9th, 2015. The table event will provide educational outreach at the Red Rock Ranger Visitor Center, from 10:00 am to 2:00pm. Included at the table, will be the popular “OCWC Terrain Model.”
Clarkdale AZ (May 6, 2015) – Yavapai College, in conjunction with the Verde Valley Wine Consortium (VVWC), will host the Consortium’s fourth annual symposium, entitled “Taking Root,” Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the college’s Verde Valley Campus, 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale. The symposium, which is open to the public, includes presentations, an all-Arizona wine tasting, a wine competition and a raffle to support the VVWC. Several food vendors will be on-site for lunch, including Indian Garden Market and Deli, Up the Creek Grill and Bar, Chef Wayne serving hot dogs and bratwurst, and Xocolatl…