Verde Valley AZ (March 13, 2014) – The conversation continues with the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley’s second forum on Yavapai College’s Master Plan and Capital Improvements. The forum will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, March 20 at the Sedona Public Library. The speakers will be Clint Ewell, Vice President, Finance & Administrative Services at Yavapai College and Herald Harrington, member of Yavapai College’s Board of Governor and Board Spokesperson. Al Filardo, the recently appointed member of the Board of Governors will also be in attendance.
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Sedona AZ (March 13, 2014) – The Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC) is hosting a FREE two-hour lecture and demonstration on Golden acrylic paints, presented by Nancy Reyner, at their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 20, at 6:00 pm. Technical tips, cool tricks, free product samples and information packets will be provided to all participants, including hand-painted color charts. Space, however, is limited, so all artists and members of the public who wish to attend must pre-register. Contact Fran McNamara at 516-528-1124 or email frannymack1@gmail.com prior to the lecture which will be held at 54 Bowstring Drive, located off Hwy.…
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2014) – Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village often referred to as the Art and Soul of Sedona is thrilled to be a part of Chamber Music Sedona’s inaugural Sedona JazzFest, kicking off on Wednesday, March 13th and running until Sunday March 23rd. This multi-day jazz extravaganza will infuse Sedona with the inspired rhythms of both world renown and regional jazz musicians. Visitors and locals will have an abundance of venues to choose from throughout the five days, including Tlaquepaque.
Verde Valley AZ (March 13, 2014) – Just before 4 PM on Sunday, March 9, 2014, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s office was notified regarding a missing person in the Sycamore Canyon area of the Verde Valley. A group of hikers had left the prior day for a planned campout at a predestinated location in Sycamore Canyon. The group returned to the trailhead on March 9, 2014, but a 33-year-old female, identified as Jennifer Thompson from Phoenix, had fallen behind and was apparently lost. The group waited several hours at the trailhead for Thompson, and when she did not arrive, they…
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2014) – The Unofficial Final Special Election Results for the March 11, 2014 election for the City of Sedona are listed below. Proposition 427 Resolution #2013-25, a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Sedona, Arizona, finding and determining certain facts and adopting the November 2013 New Sedona Community Plan of the City of Sedona Arizona received the following vote totals and percentages: The percentages above are based on the total ballots cast (2,485 or 38.26%). For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 928-282-3113 or SIrvine@SedonaAZ.gov.
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2014) – Come join Peppermint Zebra in celebration of MOTHER’S DAY in fun filled chalk art expo. This is how it works…. Each child (or adult) will be assigned one of the big concrete squares in Hillside’s Courtyard, to create a piece of chalk art for their mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, wife, etc. The theme is simple…Tribute to Moms. Event begins at 10 am with an artist demonstration by Pamela Becker. Participating artists will be cut loose on their creations as “the women of the day” can enjoy each other’s company with special Mother’s Day tea…
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2014) – Have you ever wondered what your dog is saying and how to communicate back? Would you like to train your dog to come to you, no matter what? Do you want to learn how to recognize communication signals when dogs are together? Sedona Parks and Recreation offers seminars starting March 24 taught by certified professional dog trainer Starr Ladehoff, CPDT-KA.
Cottonwood AZ (March 12, 2014) – World renowned guitarist Anthony Mazzella appears at Old Town Center for the Arts for a special ‘encore’ performance on Thursday, March 20th at 7:00 PM. Following his five previous sellouts at OTCA Anthony returns to dazzle concertgoers with his deft defying abilities on acoustic and electric guitars. “We had so many requests for tickets at Anthony’s Valentine’s Day Concert we decided to bring Anthony back for an ‘encore’ show,” Elena Bullard from OTCA commented. “His tribute to rock guitarists is sensational.”
Sedona AZ (March 12, 2014) – The public is invited to join AZADI Fine Rugs as they unveil their new gallery at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village with a Nowruz celebration on Thursday March 20th. For most people, March 20 is just another day on the calendar. Another Thursday of morning coffees and daily obligations; but for Persians around the world March 20 is a day of celebration, feast and joy. “It is gratifying to commemorate the Grand Opening of our new Tlaquepaque location with a Nowruz celebration,” states AZADI Fine Rugs owner David Neishabori “It is a celebration…
Camp Verde AZ (March 12, 2014) – The Town of Camp Verde and its partners are pleased to announce the lineup of Verde Valley Wineries for this year’s Spring Heritage Pecan and Wine Festival. It includes: Burning Tree Cellars Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery Page Spring Cellars Alcantara Vineyards and Winery Pillsbury Wine Company AZ Stronghold Vineyards xxxxx Freitas Vineyard Cellar 433 Javalina Leap Winery Fire Mountain Wines Caduceus Cellars
Sedona AZ (March 12, 2014) – Lynn Swartz, twenty year resident of the Verde Valley, joins Peppermint Zebra in furthering its goal to educating children through interactive programming with STORY TIME beginning Friday, March 21, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Lynn’s passion for books and stories began at a young age. States Lynn, “I always looked forward to our school’s book fairs and finding the next treasure to immerse myself in.
Sedona AZ (March 12, 2014) – While predicting when an emergency will occur is impossible, becoming prepared to handle an emergency is not. In less time than one might think, American Red Cross training can give an individual the vital knowledge and skills needed to respond to a life-threatening situation with confidence.
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2014) – The Unofficial Preliminary Special Election Results for the March 11, 2014 election for the City of Sedona are listed below. Proposition 427 Resolution #2013-25, a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Sedona, Arizona, finding and determining certain facts and adopting the November 2013 New Sedona Community Plan of the City of Sedona Arizona received the following vote totals and percentages: Yavapai County has reported that they have at least 63 ballots that have not been processed. For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 928-282-3113 or SIrvine@SedonaAZ.gov.
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2014) – The City of Sedona Art Selection Work Group unanimously approved that the proposal “The Open Gate” by Reagan Word be selected as the finalist for the public art competition for the Schnebly Hill Roundabout. The decision took into consideration many factors including the 283 opinions from the two public viewings at the Sedona Public Library and City Hall, the 1,385 online opinions from the City’s website, and the Art Selection Work Group ratings. The criteria for rating included the Artist(s) Statement/Conceptual Approach, as well as Safety, Durability and Resistance to Vandalism, Public Opinion, and…
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2014) – As an artist, Sedona’s Carol Gandolfo is nothing if not versatile. Her first big success was as a photographer three decades ago, when her image of her cat Cinnamon appeared on the cover of a photography magazine and became one of the world’s best selling posters. But in her case, one medium definitely leads to another, and yet another. She moved on to pastels, acrylics, and oils, along the way studying with such renowned masters as Paul Davis, Carolyn Ensley, and Gretchen Lopez. And more recently, she has turned to sculpture.