The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Unify Sedona to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Row of Life” on Monday, June 9 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in observation of Pride Month. “Row of Life” follows renowned ocean rower, Marine Corps veteran, three-time Paralympian, and fourteen Guinness World Record holder Angela Madsen in her attempted solo and unassisted row across the Pacific Ocean, 2400 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii. The film is a poetic story of bravery, resilience, and love between Angela and her wife Deb — separated by a vast ocean — supporting…
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Sedona, AZ –The themes of a lifetime … have you recognized yours yet? Mine seem to be pretty common threads. There’s two and they tie together seamlessly: seeing my own worth and my willingness to give myself away. Are they basic themes for women? Not sure. Perhaps men are playing out these very same themes as well. You guys would have to chime in and let me know. I can only guess. I couldn’t see the recurring motifs during my formative years, or even seven years back, yikes … not so long ago. It could be 😉 a shared theme…
By David Stephen A major question in evaluating human intelligence is that why are humans more intelligent than animals? Several animals have almost comparable environmental reactions to humans, across experiences. But humans are in general smarter. Aside from language, humans are advanced in thinking, imagination, creativity and so forth. How so? It is generally known that problem with a part of the brain may lead to certain problems in the body. It has been proposed that the brain also has language areas, so to speak, or areas responsible for language. This could then mean that even if humans and certain…
Sedona,AZ — The Town of Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Department would like to inform residents that mulch fall material in our town parks is scheduled to be replaced and refreshed to ensure a safe and enjoyable play experience for all children. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 2, 2025 and continue through Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (weather permitting). The following parks will be impacted during this time: Arturo Park (2457 N. Arturo Circle) – June 2nd and June 3rd. Butler Park (1213 N. Garner Lane) – June 4th and June 5th. Verde Lakes Park (2867 S. Verde…
Sedona, AZ — The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Note later beginning time for the First Friday service: Friday evening services on June 6,…
As a child of the ’60s, I grew up hating war—protesting and demonstrating against them, uncovering as a writer the global military-industrial complex, and seeking peace with my pen. Through the years, I saw myself as a herald—someone who could help people, through my writings, liberate themselves from programmed ignorance and institutionalized stupidity. Well, now that I am in the third act of my life, my understanding of how the world works has changed. I used to believe there was an invisible hand controlling the planet—families and organizations that have manipulated everything since the dawn of conscious time. These rulers…
By Ted Grussing One of my favorite critters is the Bobcat and here are two of them taken in and around my yard. The shot above is of a young bobcat that is stalking prey in my neighbors back yard … I love the shot as it shows at once, his absolute focus on the target and the beauty of a predator that lives among us. Below is a young female who is gazing and possibly spotting prey to go after … she is one of the most elegant Bobcats that I have ever had the opportunity to see … everything about…
Sedona Fire and Navy Veteran Chief Mezules addressed 140 Sedonians’ and 8 visitors at the May 26th Sedona Memorial Day Ceremony conducted at the Posse Ground Pavilion. The weather was perfect as was the sight of the newly installed flagpole donated by APS to the City of Sedona with the support of Mayor Jablow. Camp Verde Bugler Ron Wright delivered the traditional bugle calls and Red RockAppella gave moving renditions of the National Anthem and God Bless America. SAVCO’s Don Clarke presented the retired American Flag to Clare Isquith in honor of her husband, Captain David Isquith and his years of…
By Joseph Rittenhouse Sedona, AZ — Once heralded as the crown prince of Silicon Valley, Elon Musk is learning a brutal lesson in political physics: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction—and in Washington, that reaction comes fast, loud, and with a side of betrayal. Musk, the billionaire boy wonder who once charmed the public with electric dreams and Martian ambitions, has stumbled face-first into the bloodsport of American politics. And it turns out, for all his genius, he’s just another mark in the long con of power. Let’s rewind the reel for a moment. There he…
Award-winning film is second in a tribute to David Lynch, celebrating his legacy SedoNa, AZ– The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Mulholland Drive” showing June 10 and 11 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Mulholland Drive” is the second film in a series honoring the work of legendary director David Lynch, who earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for this film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbZJ487oJlY Opening in the city of dreams, Los Angeles, this dream-like tale opens with a femme fatale (Laura Harring) who finds herself concussed following a car accident on Mulholland Drive, unable to remember who…
Sedona, AZ – The Rotary Club of Sedona Village is proud to announce that it has awarded a total of $1,100 in summer camp scholarships to select local families, benefiting children from pre-kindergarten to high school age. This follows the club’s previous initiative in April, where six students from SRRHs were awarded summer camp scholarships totaling $4,800. The Rotary Club has once again stepped up to support the community by awarding scholarships to seven children for summer camp programs offered through Sedona Parks and Recreation. The awardees: Naftali Romanoff , Inde Kehoe, Jake Gonzalez, Mila Soni, Sage Soni, Jemma Jackson,…
SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona, in collaboration with the Community Library Sedona, launched the first Poet Laureate Program by appointing Gary Every as Sedona’s inaugural Poet Laureate and Anya Blue Lior as Sedona’s inaugural Youth Poet Laureate at the City Council meeting on May 13, 2025. Both will serve as ambassadors for a two-year term, elevating literary education by promoting an appreciation of poetry in the community and inspiring an emerging generation of literary artists within the local schools. The process of choosing the poet laureates included seven finalists – Every, Lior, Martha Entin, Felicia Elisabeth Grace Foldes,…
VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Norma Erivez, FNP, has joined the NAH primary care office in Camp Verde. She is accepting patients now. Erivez joins longstanding NAH physician, Steven Taylor, DO, at the office, who has helped families and the community stay healthy by offering personalized preventive and diagnostic care at NAH for over five years. “We are thrilled to welcome Norma to the Camp Verde primary care office team,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “She is a trusted, talented health care provider who brings extensive expertise to the Verde Valley. We know…
Benefit for the International Raptor and Falconry Center features history, heritage and owls Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the International Raptor and Falconry Center to present “Meet a Barn Owl Up Close” at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Join the International Raptor & Falconry Center for a captivating evening all about Barn Owls, one of the world’s most efficient nocturnal predators. This engaging educational program will explore their ecology, unique adaptations and role in the environment. And the best part: You will meet the newest…
Festival partners with Basecamp and Sedona Beer Compnay for outdoor film experience Sedona, AZ –It’s “Big Screen at Basecamp” as the Sedona International Film Festival partners with Sedona Beer Company for its “Movies on the Move” cinema under the stars outdoor film experience at Basecamp in West Sedona — every Wednesday in the summer season! The first event of the summer will be Thursday, June 12 featuring the blockbuster big screen sensation “American Graffiti” at dusk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ9Gp6Qc8LQ Enjoy the comfort of the Basecamp patio or bring your lawn chairs and your family and friends and enjoy “Cinema Under the Stars”…