Agency utilizes prevention practices before, during wildfire season Phoenix AZ (July 15, 2014) – Among the different agencies and organizations involved in fighting wildfires, the Arizona Department of Transportation may not come to mind. However, ADOT is active in helping to prevent wildfires both before and during wildfire season.
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Presented by the Friends of the Sedona Public Library Sedona AZ (July 15, 2014) – The Friends of the Sedona Public Library are proud to announce that the 2014 Festival of Wreaths will kick off on Sunday, November 9th. During early November, the Sedona Public Library will be transformed with an exhibition and sale of locally crafted wreaths. The event kicks off with a preview party on Sunday, November 9th at 4 pm, complete with wine, appetizers, musical entertainment, raffle prizes and great company. All proceeds directly benefit the programs and operating costs of the Sedona Public Library.
Sedona AZ (July 15, 2014) – Using a great writer’s own words in the tradition of Hal Holbrook’s “Mark Twain Tonight!” and Julie Harris as Emily Dickinson in “Belle of Amherst”, actor John Slade embodies another titan in American literature in “I Sing Walt Whitman!” The live, one-man show is coming to the Goldenstein Stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre for one performance only on Tuesday, July 29 at 7 p.m.
By Ted Grussing … The monsoon storms were dumping on Camp Verde and Cottonwood and some were rolling through the Sedona area too. You can see how relatively small the cells are … generally no more than a few miles or so in diameter. I like this photo which was shot from just south of Munds Canyon. Foreground left is Oak Creek Canyon with the creek hidden in the deep green foliage and SR 89A running down canyon to the right of it.
By Ted Grussing … continuing work on the wall art. I completed a set of three roses in a cloud background this morning. I love creating composites and especially those that have some meaning. So here is one of the three; all are equal in beauty, but different blooms … now long gone … even as we too shall pass … will our lives be worth remembering … to a few … to many? Life is a wee bit on the funny side so I’ll just sit on a bench with the sculpture of Max Ehrmann in Terra Haute, Indiana…
By Tina AllegrezzaFounder of Red Rose Inspiration for Animals Sedona AZ (July 14, 2014) – Red Rose Inspiration for Animals is excited to announce the grand opening of Red Rose Thriftique that took place on Thursday, July 10th. Hours are Monday Through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Red Rose Thriftique is a unique, high quality thrift store and artist boutique that benefits Red Rose’s animal rescue programs. The Thrifitque has something for everyone – from art pieces to new and gently used clothing, home decor, linens, kitchen items, books, jewelry and more.
Sedona AZ (July14, 2014) – Arizona’s breathtaking scenery begs to be painted, attracting artists from around the world to capture our state’s towering red rocks, graceful saguaros, mysterious slot canyons and expansive skies. A fortunate few painters call Arizona home, and Rowe Fine Art Gallery will recognize three of these artists during Painters in the Field, a special show that takes place Aug. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Spend the evening surrounded by landscape paintings from Tucson’s Gabor Svagrik and Sedona’s own Vince Fazio and Lynn Heil. Lynn and Vince will both be in attendance. See their latest work,…
Acclaimed new independent films make Sedona stop at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (July 14, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the acclaimed new epic drama “Belle” and the award-winning documentary “Life Itself” showing July 25-31 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (July 14, 2014) – Darleene Nelson and Jim Edkins both have their paintings exhibited in the Sedona City Hall Chambers now through the end of September 2014. Darleene completed her BFA from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she studied painting. She has always been inspired by nature, which is something she observes, collects, photographs, sketches and journals. She tries to not be a predictable watercolorist and loves using sand and applying color to the papers wet into wet.
Sedona AZ (July 13, 2014) – As of Monday, July 14, 2014, the City of Sedona Parks & Recreation department’s office can be found at 525 Posse Grounds Road. This new location, formerly the Public Works Maintenance building, is conveniently close to the tennis courts and amenities at Posse Ground Park.
By Henry Twombly, Sedona Resident(July 12, 2014) I found that last month’s Community Connection incited a range of reactions within me from the petty to the profound. My most petty observation was that the City could have saved money by a simple black-and-white print job on regular stock paper. As petty as this is, it is symbolic of the City’s attitude and lax oversight of its expenditures – expressing the grandiose for a sophisticated image rather than the frugal for fiscal responsibility. When I noticed the Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube icons on the back page, I wondered how many people really…
Sedona Film Festival presents one-day-only special event at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (July 12, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its premiere series with the one-night-only debut of the award-winning documentary “Citizen Koch” on Thursday, July 24. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling opening the floodgates for unlimited political spending, it’s now easier than ever to buy an election. But what happens when the voters realize that the billionaires and corporations doing the buying…
Sedona AZ (July 11, 2014) – Tara Reed’s whimsical dog paintings are now being exhibited in the Vultee Conference Room at Sedona City Hall through the end of September 2014. Tara grew up in New York City and developed her talent for painting at the High School of Art & Design. She then studied Fine Art at the world-renowned Fashion Institute of Technology. She has been painting since she was four years old and has the ability to paint photo realistically, although she enjoys including fantastical elements in her work.
Crews continue repairing roadway damage Sedona AZ (July 11, 2014) – The Arizona Department of Transportation will close one lane of State Route 89A through the switchbacks at milepost 389 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, to complete repairs to roadway damage caused by recent weather events. Traffic delays may occur during construction with traffic reduced to one lane. There will be directional signage and flaggers present during construction. ADOT advises motorists to be alert for construction equipment and personnel, and to proceed through the work zone with caution. For more information about the status of SR…
Sedona AZ (July 11, 2014) – “My name is Bootsie! I am super handsome and affectionate. I love to play with toys, and snuggle up, too! I am FIV+ so I need an FIV+ household, or to be an only cat. Do you have a special heart, for a special kitty?” Bootsie is a 3 year old Tuxedo neutered male. Although he is FIV+ and needs to be your only cat or live with other FIV+ cats, he is happy and healthy. Many cats with FIV live long lives. In itself, FIV is not serious but it does weaken a…