Two New York songwriters. More than 27 years of music. Legendary rock-and-roll stories. And one intimate night in Sedona. Sedona, AZ — If you’ve ever had a song take you back to a person, a place or a moment you thought you’d forgotten, this is a show you won’t want to miss. On Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m., Green Light Dance Band founders Tommy Acosta and Chicky Brooklyn take the stage at Mary D. Fisher Theatre in West Sedona for a special acoustic performance in Shondra Jepperson’s “In the Living Room” music series. Tickets are available now, and this is your chance to…
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Sedona, AZ — On July 12, a candidate forum sponsored by The League of Women Voters for the seven people running for Sedona City offices in the July 21 primary election was held at Sedona Red Rock High School to discuss the issues. This video is from that candidate forum, but only Tony is talking and answering the questions. The election is less than a week away, so you might find this informative and helpful in understanding Tony’s position on a variety of issues and concerns. In the video, Houserman is flanked by candidates Rich Gay (right) and council candidate…
By Mike Schroeder Sedona, AZ — Well, here we go again. It is like the never-ending story. And this once again centers around the holy third rail of Sedona City Government, Home Rule. Because without Home Rule, staff and council would actually have to use their heads to protect assets and help the community, instead of their egos and cover up their incompetence. This so called “state of the art facility”, a building that would do Scottsdale proud, is proposed to be located by the Sewer Plant on 89A. Yes, you heard me right. Normally, maintenance buildings are metal construction,…
SEDONA, Ariz. — July 13, 2026, 7:15 a.m. — State Route 89A has reopened between Sedona and Interstate 17 near Flagstaff after being closed due to the Pocket Fire. The reopening restores the scenic route through Oak Creek Canyon; however, fire suppression activities continue, and motorists should expect increased fire response traffic and the possibility of intermittent road closures. Recreation and Trail Closures Remain in Effect Although SR 89A is now open, access to some recreation sites and trails in Oak Creek Canyon and surrounding areas remains limited due to the Pocket Fire. Visitors should check current Coconino National Forest…
Sedona, AZ — Faster than a speeding punchline! More powerful than an awkward silence! Able to leap tall tales in a single bound! Super Improv! is flying back into Sedona for its 4th spectacular show at the Mary Fisher Theatre on Friday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m., and this time the troupe is suiting up for an unforgettable Super Hero adventure. The Super Improv! Game Show is Baaaccckkk! and it’s bringing even more audience participation, outrageous comedy games, lightning-fast improvisation, and unexpected twists than ever before. Every show is completely made up on the spot, meaning no two performances are…
Sedona, AZ — For years Sedona residents have rightly expressed frustration that the Arizona Legislature has stripped local communities of the power to regulate and limit short term rentals. The result has been a dramatic change in the nature of our town. So it’s surprising to hear that some of the same voices who have been advocating for local control over short term rentals are now willing to abdicate control of the dollars generated by tourism. They’re saying “No” to local control of what amounts to 70% of the City’s spendable money. This is a huge disconnect. If you disagree…
Sedona, AZ — With the threat of the Pocket Fire abating due to the massive numbers of firefighters containing it, residents of Sedona should take time to understand what they can do to make their properties Firewise. Prevention and preparation are key to keeping you and your property safe. Keep Sedona Beautiful offers a comprehensive webpage supplying information on wildland fire prevention and preparation: www.keepsedonabeautiful.org/fire Toward the bottom of the web page is an exhaustive list of resources for you. We encourage you to visit this page and familiarize yourself with these resources.
DEMOCRATS HOST “Statewide Candidates and Congressional Campaign Updates” in PERSON and at HOME Friday, July 17, 9:30 am – 11:00 am Sedona, AZ — The Democrats of the Red Rocks (DORR) host “Statewide Candidates and Congressional Campaign Updates,” with Attorney General Kris Mayes, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and CD2 Congressional Candidate Jonathan Nez on Friday, July 17, 9:30 to 11:00 am at the Sedona Community Center, 2615 Melody Lane in West Sedona and on zoom. Candidates will discuss their policy agendas and answer questions. Attorney General Kris Mayes is Arizona’s top law enforcement officer. As former Chair of the AZ Corporation…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal 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, concerts, 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. All are invited to Erev Shabbat service on Friday, July 17 at 5:30 pm…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory I do not look away. I feel the suffering. Sedona, AZ — I allow it in without filters. I am present, so I know that what is arising now is not the fallout of not feeling, of denial, of ignorance, willful or otherwise. What is arising now is anger, righteous anger, anger at those who see nothing wrong with causing so much suffering, who think it’s fine to fire women in positions of power, to erase the record books, leaving no trace of non-white male accomplishments, the Navajo Codebreakers, Colin Powell, the many women who fought…
Yavapai College’s immersive theatre anchors Prescott Film Festival’s first day, July 13 Prescott, Arizona — Ancient metaphor collides with edgy storytelling and innovative technology on the first day of the Prescott Film Festival, when Jessie Bertel’s short film, “Imagine a Cave,” enjoys a 360-degree screening at Yavapai College’s revolutionary YMAX Theatre, Monday, July 13, from 3:15 to 5 p.m., at the Center for Learning and Innovation, in Prescott. “The story, the film and [the YMAX] seem like a perfect fit,” Bertel said. A modern re-imagining of Plato’s Allegory for a Cave, the nine-minute film brings Plato’s ideas out of ancient literature and into disturbing proximity.…
Yavapai County, AZ – The Yavapai Reentry Project, a project of MATFORCE, is hosting an event that provides an opportunity for positive community impact. From Inmate to Citizen: A Virtual Learning Experience Are you interested in learning about the challenges faced by individuals returning to the community after incarceration, or do you have a loved one who is currently incarcerated? Join this session to gain valuable insight and increase your awareness about: The difficulties of transitioning from prison back into the community. Understanding the differences in thinking and processing skills between incarcerated and non-incarcerated individuals. Identifying the cultural differences between…
By David Stephen Sedona, Az — Anthropic appears desperate to append consciousness to Claude, for any observation. There is no obstruction against Anthropic for their evolving mechanistic interpretability research, but this rush, or whatever it looks like must be proximal to mind or consciousness is becoming a reckless attitude that a credible scientific organization should not have. What is thought in the brain? What is consciousness in the brain? What exactly is the human mind in the CNS and PNS?Anthropic does not have the answers at all. However, Anthropic will borrow from immature theories, swaddle it with Claude and then say oh,…
Sedona, AZ – BV’s Italian Kitchen, in Cottonwood is happy to announce its new menu designed by Chef David Moraga. This new menu offers the very best in Italian cuisine covering all the standard plates from superb pasta dishes, succulent seafood to mouth-watering fillet mignon, with a dessert menu sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth. A beautiful authentic dining room, soft Italian music in the background and a cuisine that surpasses all expectations, BV’s Italian Kitchen is where you want to dine, whether it be a romantic dinner, a party or birthday. The restaurant is located at 6701 West State…
By Bear Howard and Associates– Sedona, AZ — A recent social media post on Next Door in Sedona provides an observer with interesting insight into how sloppy, ambiguous language creates an illusion of something that is not real and, in the context of a political election environment, can affect how people actually vote. Doing a deep dive, using AI as an assistant researcher, here is an analysis of this post. That is a true case study of how distorted the public forum in Sedona has become. First of all, here is the post, word for work, then the analysis: It…