… there are times when just looking at a photo puts you into a mood or state that evokes strong memories of good times past and likely future and such was the case with the image of the three Cinnamon Teal in flight above … the times in duck blinds before dawn, the decoys set, mist blanketing the water and surrounding trees and a cup of strong black coffee in a tin mug keeping hands warm … or the early morning days on the lake looking for birds as the world slowly wakes from the night … pick your own…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Master Gardener” showing May 19-25 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Paul Schrader based on his original screenplay, “Master Gardener” stars three-time Oscar nominee Sigourney Weaver and award-winner Joel Edgerton. The seeds of love grow like the seeds of hate. “Master Gardener” follows Narvel Roth (Joel Edgerton), the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer — the wealthy…
By Shanandoah Sterling The Sedona Women Public Relations Co-chair The Sedona Verde Valley community gathered Sunday, April 16, at Vino di Sedona to support The Sedona Women’s Tastings and Tapas fundraising event. The warmth from the sun filtered through bright green budding leaves while branches played in the wind. The slight breeze was welcomed, keeping the heat at bay while participants hunched over many tables lined end-to-end with items donated by local businesses and individuals. People wagered their bids back and forth over a blue Danube Tureen, Crow Man Kachina doll, necklace woven of multi-color beads and copper strands, dinner…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “R.M.N.” showing May 19-25 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. A festival hit at the Cannes, Toronto and New York Film Festivals, “R.M.N.” — by acclaimed director Cristian Mungiu — is getting rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. A few days before Christmas, having quit his job in Germany, Matthias returns to his multi-ethnic Transylvanian village. He wishes to involve himself more in the education of his son, Rudi, left for too long in the care of his mother, Ana, and to rid…
… every where we look, new life is emerging , especially in Spring … flowers, birds, insects, animals, humans and more. It is the story of life in all stages and we are observers and participants in all of it. Life spanning the millennia and it is good. Above is an image of an Iris as it slowly unravels on its way to becoming a beautiful flower and below a Black Oyster Catcher plies the shoreline at Pigeon Point Light House looking for food. Pigeon Point has long been a favorite place to go and shoot the coast below Half…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “How to Be a Good Wife” showing May 19-25 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “How to Be a Good Wife” — starring Juliette Binoche — was nominated for five César Awards in France, winning for Best Costume Design. Maintaining a household and stoically submitting to conjugal duty are the skills Paulette Van Der Beck (Juliette Binoche) teaches with fervor in her homemakers institute. Her certainties are shaken when she finds herself widowed and ruined. Is she rattled by the return of her first…
Sedona News – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters. There is no charge for this demonstration. “Mondays at the Museum” is a workshop/ demonstration held every Monday; please call for a current schedule. The Museum is always…
Many have enjoyed a Lūʻau while visiting Hawai’i, and perhaps, participated in learning a hula movement. Here is your opportunity to extend your knowledge of hula and other Hawaiian cultural modalities by learning from an authentic Hawaiian Hula Master Teacher. Hālau Hula Nāpuaokaleiʻilima, now in its 19th year, announces 2023 class schedule in Beginner Hula, Hawaiian ʻUkulele, and Hawaiian (ʻŌlelo) language taught by Kumu Hula (master teacher) Kēhau Chrisman. This creates an unique opportunity to be immersed in genuine Hawaiian culture. Kumu Kehau Chrisman started studying hula in 1983 until she began seriously training in 1993 to become a kumu…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Mafia Mamma” showing May 19-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. From suburban mom to Mafia don. “Mafia Mamma” follows an American woman (Toni Collette) who inherits her grandfather’s mafia empire in Italy. Middle-aged writer Kristin (Collette) is dealing with her son leaving for college, her sexist boss, and her recently discovered unfaithful husband. During this difficult time, Bianca — her estranged grandfather’s trusted advisor — contacts her with news that he has passed away and she must attend his funeral in Italy.…
… flowers are fun and looking into the depths of them is a passion of mine … you are transported into a very special world where beauty is without limit and so are the universes you can create whilst drawn into these micro worlds of attraction. The Iris in the top photo was one of a very few I kept as most of them had the upper petals sagging under the weight of the rain drops … this bloom was kinda sheltered … the azaleas below were not sheltered, but nevertheless had only minor bending of the petals. In going…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present the world premiere of “Eric Clapton: Across 24 Nights” showing May 17 and 21 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Relive the legendary Eric Clapton Royal Albert Hall 1990/91 residency, fully remastered in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound. Featuring a plethora of musical guests and 17 tracks from across his repertoire, this is a must-see on the big screen for Clapton legion of fans! In 1990 and in 1991 Eric Clapton played 24 nights at the Royal Albert Hall performing with…
Verde Valley News – Music in the Stacks returns on Thursday, May 11th at 5:00 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room. Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 3-5 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month. May’s concert features Bernice Lewis, Gary Simpkins, and Spencer Vandevier. Bernice Lewis With almost four decades of performing festivals, concert halls, coffeehouses, colleges, and house concerts, along with a half dozen acclaimed CDs, Bernice Lewis has built a solid national fan base. She is also a storyteller, published poet, producer, and educator extraordinaire. Lewis — who studied vocal improvisation…
Sedona News – The Unauthorized Happiness Improv team is ready to rumble for their comedy show at Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. May is a great time of year, summer starts, school ends, we get to celebrate Mother’s Day, how could May get any better? Improv of course! Folks who have never been to an improv show are encouraged to come to the show, as well as improv audience veterans. Attending the event is a fun and social way to get out and laugh with friends, family or coworkers. All you have to do…
…it was a wonderful trip and as always it is good to be back home. The show went well and I hope to have the link to it soon … then there was the days of shooting and fun with family that followed. Last Thursday it was off to Filoli Gardens in the morning and from there to the Stanford Mall for more flower shooting. For years my daughter has been telling me how beautiful the flowers were at the Stanford Mall and I was about to find out. A constant during my visit was rainfall … along the coast, inland, it didn’t matter…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Blackberry” showing May 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Every era has its visionaries, and “BlackBerry” investigates the brilliance of the individuals that invented the world’s first smartphone. Recounting the Canadian company’s humble yet chaotic rise to market dominance, “BlackBerry” is a darkly comedic telling of the tragic tale of a Canadian company that revolutionized the way we communicate, before swiftly plummeting into obsolescence. It’s 1996, and Mike Lazaridis (Jay Baruchel) and his business partner and best friend Douglas…