Sedona AZ (February 28, 2014) – Mary Fisher – artist, author, advocate – spent a decade partnering with at-risk women in Africa, designing jewelry made by the women to earn a dignified livelihood. Today, Fisher, leader in global social change, announces the launch of the 100 Good Deeds Bracelet, a handcrafted collection that symbolizes a commitment to perform good deeds and bring about positive change in the world. The collection will launch in time for International Good Deeds Day on Sunday, March 9, an event that celebrates acts of kindness on a global scale, and the bracelet serves as a reminder to pay…
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Sedona AZ (February 28, 2014) – The Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest will be hosting demonstrations at the Visitor Center and heritage sites for visitors to learn about the ancient technologies of native people. The demonstrations show how native people met their needs for food, shelter and clothing. The events will continue through the month of March since it is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month.
Camp Verde AZ (February 28, 2014) – Camp Verde’s first Farm to Mug brewery, Verde Brewing Company, has experienced a significant increase in demand. With visitors and the like traveling from across the state to try new craft beers brewed every couple of weeks; the VBC team is now looking to grow production in order to help meet the growing interest. Spur Ventures is pleased to announce they are now investing in the Verde Brewing Company to help nearly double the current production and hire additional employees. Over the past couple of weeks, Spur Ventures and the Verde Brewing Company…
Sedona AZ (February 28, 2014) – At HSS, a cat with FIV is still a wonderful creature needing a loving home. FIV positive cats that receive supportive medical care and are kept in a stress-free, indoor environment can live long, healthy lives. We have two beautiful FIV positive cats that need a home—they can be adopted together or will need to be the only cat in the home.
ADOT project to ease congestion along southbound uphill stretch near Camp Verde Camp Verde AZ (February 28, 2014) – One of the most visible projects on Interstate 17 is moving onto the final phase of construction. Since the January 2013 start of the $11.8 million safety improvement project south of Camp Verde, the Arizona Department of Transportation has moved approximately 350,000 tons of dirt and boulders from Copper Canyon to clear a path for the construction of the first-ever climbing lane (and third travel lane) on southbound I-17.
Events Scheduled throughout Arizona Phoenix AZ (February 28, 2014) – For the entire month of March 2014, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)/Arizona State Parks (ASP) is coordinating events throughout the state for the 32nd annual celebration of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month (AAHAM). See schedule below. These events will focus on current efforts to preserve our past by protecting our fragile and non-renewable cultural resources. AAHAM combines education with entertainment to reach both adults and children in an effort to teach responsible stewardship of our cultural resources. Museums, historical societies, tribes, agencies, parks, and archaeology organizations will be…
Sedona AZ (February 28, 2014) – Anne Crosman of the Village of Oak Creek, and Mike Capozzoli of Sedona were medal winners in the Arizona Senior Olympics Track and Field events held on Saturday, February 15, at Saguaro High School, Scottsdale, AZ. The Arizona Senior Olympics continue through March. Anne Crosman won a gold medal in the women’s 4/100 meter relay (age group 65-69) and a gold medal in the women’s 1500 meter race walk (age group 65-69). Mike won a bronze medal in the men’s 1500 meter race walk (age group 60-64) and another bronze medal in the men’s 5K…
Sedona AZ (February 28, 2014) – Poet Zachary Kluckman features at the third Sedona Poetry Slam of 2014, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, March 8, at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3. A performance poet since 2006, Kluckman is a two-time member of the Albuquerque, N.M., national poetry slam team, a Pushcart Prize nominee, and recipient of the Red Mountain Press National Poetry Prize.
Sedona AZ (February 28, 2014) – The Sedona Arts Center is hosting the largest and most diverse raku ceramics exhibition that has been held in the United States in over 15 years. “Raku Ceramics: Origins, Impact and Contemporary Expression” takes place March 7–17, 2014 in the Special Exhibition Gallery at the Sedona Arts Center. Raku is a method of firing ceramic vessels that originated in Japan as part of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Western raku artists developed their own unique processes in the 1950s, whereby ceramics are removed from the kiln while red hot, treated to a smoke-and-flame reduction…
Cottonwood AZ (February 27, 2014) – Top festival act ‘Red Molly’ comes to Old Town on Thursday, March 6th for a one night only appearance at Old Town Center for the Arts. Talented singer-songwriter Robby Hecht will open the show at 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:45 pm. On tour around the US, Europe, and Australia Red Molly has been bringing audiences to their feet with gorgeous three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship, and their warm, engaging stage presence. In a recent review, John Platt, writer for WFUV, comments “Make room, Roches and Wailin’ Jennys, Red Molly has earned a place among…
Barbara Litrell and John Neville at OLLI Sedona AZ (February 26, 2014) – Arizona Public Service (APS) will begin installing “smart” meters in Sedona on Sunday, March 31. However, In 2013, both the Sedona City Council and the Big Park Council voted to request that this installation not go forward. Nevertheless, Sedona residents will soon need to decide whether to allow APS to install a smart meter on their home or to “opt out” and pay a monthly fee to keep the current meter reading procedure. To aid people in making that decision, a dialogue will be held at the…
Focus Groups and Media Survey Aim to Improve Outreach Clarkdale AZ (February 26, 2014) – Yavapai College has commissioned a series of focus groups that will be tasked with sharing their thoughts on the public’s perception of the Verde Valley campus. The groups, along with a county-wide media preferences survey are being conducted by the college’s marketing and communications department with the goal of gathering information that will improve community outreach and service.
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2014) -On Friday, March 7, Pop Up Sedona Gallery will be highlighting a popular local jeweler and fabric artist, Kelly Patton. In addition, many of the gallery’s other artists will be on hand to meet and greet the public and talk about their work. The First Friday reception will include wine and refreshments and will take place from 5-8 p.m. Kelly Patton has always had art in the background or foreground of her life.
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2014) – As a longtime Sedona resident, artist David Fischel is renowned locally and nationally for his distinctive carvings and paintings. He has a painter’s eye for color and a sculptor’s love of form. Fischel is also known for the grand scale of his works. Currently on display in the lobby at Enchantment resort is his unique painted wood relief carving Blue Ribbon, an imposing piece that is over 8 feet high and took over sixteen months to complete.
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2014) – The City of Sedona is seeking community input on the proposed Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The City will be holding several public meetings and will publish the draft document on the City’s website so citizens may review the proposed projects and project timing, and provide feedback to City staff. The Capital Improvement Program is a comprehensive multi-year plan of proposed capital projects. It represents the City’s plan for physical development, and is intended to identify and balance capital needs within the fiscal capabilities and limitations of the City. The plan is reviewed each…