Cottonwood AZ (June 30, 2014) – When Cottonwood raised its water rates by 67% Verde Valley resident Alex Gozdan formed a group called Citizens for Fiscal Accountability and got 400 Verde Valley citizens to sign petitions.Among the lawmakers slated to receive the petitions are Senator Chester Crandell, Arizona Representative Bob Thorpe, and Arizona Representative Brenda Barton.
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Sedona AZ (June 30, 2014) – Award-winning, world-renowned impersonator and tribute artist Robbie Howard brings his acclaimed live production “An Evening with Frank Sinatra and Friends” to Sedona when he performs on the Goldenstein Stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be three performances July 11-13, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The show pays tribute to the one of the world’s most beloved crooners and a cast of other famous characters.
Sedona Film Festival presents one-day-only special event at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 29, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue its Alive Mind Cinema Series with the one-night-only debut of the award-winning film “Daughters of Dolma” on Thursday, July 17. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Daughters of Dolma” is a journey into an ancient tradition. The film takes viewers on a journey revealing a distinctively female experience of Tibetan Buddhism in the Kathmandu Valley. This feature-length documentary brings to the screen…
Sedona AZ (June 28, 2014) – Stuck in Kathmandu is an epic musical adventure through the majestic, mystical land of Nepal. A young American traveler embarks on a journey to bring her grandfather’s ashes to one of the most beautiful places in the world, “The Valley of Flowers” in India. During her journey, she gets stranded in the ancient city of Kathmandu, Nepal. Embraced by the locals and guided by the magic of synchronicity, she discovers true beauty within herself, and the interconnectedness of all things, as she strives to reach her destination. Along her journey she was led to…
Annual forum offers venue for exchange of ideas to strengthen rural Arizona and foster economic growth Globe AZ (June 28, 2014) – The 8th Annual Arizona Rural Policy Forum will be held at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center in Miami, Arizona, during August 7 through 8, 2014. This annual forum, hosted by the Arizona Rural Development Council (AZRDC), a program of the Local First Arizona Foundation (LFAF), will connect rural economic development professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, business owners, and other rural stakeholders who are interested in sustaining rural communities.
Production from Stratford-Upon-Avon makes big-screen debut at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 28, 2014) – The Royal Shakespeare Company’s thrilling conclusion of “Henry IV – Part 2” makes its Sedona big-screen debut on Sunday, July 13. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere of William Shakespeare’s renowned play from its home in Stratford-Upon-Avon. There will be one show at 4 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Henry IV – Part 2” is the third play in the histories covering the reigns of Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V. In this play, Shakespeare explores…
By Ted Grussing … it is that time of year with summer in firm control of the northern hemisphere that lazy thoughts begin to wend their way through the mind, pleasant walks in the creek with toes in the soft sand as cooling water gently flows by caressing the legs and reminding us of the importance of simple things … around a bend a Great Blue Heron lifts off and quietly flies downstream … landing around a bend in the creek bed to resume his vigil near the shore waiting for fish to swim near him … their travels interrupted…
By Annabel V SclippaThis is a story about providing a healing balm, a place for reprieve from the storm, that carries from generation to generation.Years ago Jack Jamesen Memorial Park was established, providing a tranquil space for the public to relax, contemplate, and experience the glorious surroundings of Sedona. And now, a generation later, his daughter Jill Galea has returned, inspired to take the reins and embrace of Sedona’s New Day Spa, to provide the same type of encompassing and nurturing experience, in a slightly different setting.
Flagstaff AZ (June 28, 2014) – UPDATE – The deceased man is identified as 53-year-old Tommy Clayton of Phoenix. Following interviews with detectives, the off duty driver left the area. Detectives are processing evidence, documenting numerous witness statements and awaiting test results from the Medical Examiner’s autopsy expected in the next several days. ### Flagstaff AZ (June 27, 2014) – At approximately 2:45 AM this morning [June 27], YCSO deputies were dispatched to north I17 near milepost 311 (between the Highway 179 exit and Flagstaff) regarding a disorderly male passenger on a Greyhound Bus. Upon arrival, deputies found the 53-year-old male…
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – Kruger says: “I am a very loving cat, and I love to have my ears scratched. I am not always fond of other male kitties, and I love people!. I’m past the kitten stage, but that doesn’t mean I won’t play with you if you want to. I’ve got a beautiful charcoal gray coat and I might like a brushing every now and then. Come by and I’ll show you how much I love new friends. Promise!” Kruger and many other cats and kittens are available for adoption at the shelter Sunday through Saturday…
Clarkdale AZ (June 27, 2014) – Yavapai College, the Yavapai County Education Service Agency and the League of Women Voters will present a pair of Arizona Legislative Forums with candidates for the District 6 and District 1 state representative seats. The forums will focus on three interrelated topics: education, economic development and quality of life.
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – The City of Sedona’s Citizen Engagement Program has launched an online platform, called Engage Sedona, to provide a new way to engage its residents. The interactive website acts as a polling place, idea lab and feedback tool, and will function as a go-to source for online citizen participation on City issues.
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – The Marketplace Café (MPC) had been in business for 15 years, tucked away in a corner of an Outlet mall, now called the Sedona Village Outlet Mall. The owners decided to sell MPC and Village resident Ken Rouse, an entrepreneur, decided to buy it. That was a little over two years ago. Suddenly, Ken was a restaurateur. For many years, the décor of Marketplace had a Hollywood Classic Movie theme of various sizes of photographs. That theme remained for many months, until Ken’s son, Douglas Rouse, an outstanding professional artist living in Colorado Springs,…
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of his new original show “Deceptions, Lies & Alibis” on Saturday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m. Peach’s show features his unique blend of original cowboy poetry with a tongue-in-cheek look at Arizona and local history.
Sedona AZ (June 27, 2014) – In July 2014, Red Rock State Park will host the monthly Moonlight Hike, the Star Party and Wayne Ranney will speak about “Sedona through Time.” Visitors can also enjoy a hike or walk amid the beautiful landscape of the Sedona red rocks. The park offers guided hikes and bird walks as well as the opportunity to explore on your own.