Author: Tommy Acosta

Camp Verde AZ (November 27, 2013) – Situated at the geographic center of the state of Arizona the Town of Camp Verde has adopted the marketing phrase “The Center of It All,” and incorporated it wholeheartedly into its new visitor website, www.VisitCampVerde.com. “Technically, the geographical center is located about 20 miles south east of town. But in a practical sense, Camp Verde is located at the hub of the state. An hour from Phoenix, Flagstaff, Prescott and Payson, surrounded by nine federal Wilderness Areas and the gateway to the state’s only two Wild and Scenic waterways makes Camp Verde the…

Jerome AZ (November 26, 2013) – Brandi Lee Cooper is recently back from a trip to the ocean and it is this trip that has inspired her new show called The Swell, opening on December 7 at Gallery 527. “I am a woman of the desert but, the sea calls to me always. Being an Arizona native has instilled in me the sacredness of water and when I stand on the edge of the ocean I am overcome and humbled by how vast, yet precious it is.  I am a bit of a desert mermaid I suppose.” Brandi Lee spent…

Sedona Yoga Festival producers share the art of awakening consciousness February 6-10, 2014. Sedona AZ (November 26, 2013) – In the ‘60s, hippies sought themselves through mind-altering drugs and government protest. Today, Americans are seeking higher consciousness through yoga. Sedona Yoga Festival producers Marc and Heather Titus have their own experiences of awakening, which is what inspired the second annual four-day consciousness-raising conference in one of the nation’s most gorgeous natural settings.

Cottonwood AZ (November 26, 2013) – The Verde Valley Voices are preparing to convey the Joyful spirit of the holidays at their popular annual Holiday concert on Saturday, December 7th at 3 p.m. The Mingus Union High School performance venue is located at 1801 E. Fir, Cottonwood (Fir & Camino Real).  Doors open at 2:15p.m., the concert begins at 3 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and available at the door or prior to the concert at Verde Floral in Old Town Cottonwood or from any choir member. 

Phoenix AZ (November 25, 2013) – The Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) has some advice for all drivers over the Thanksgiving holiday- BE CAREFUL!  According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), one crash occurs every five seconds.  “Historically, injury and fatal crashes increase over the days surrounding the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays,” stated Jimmy Chavez, President of the Arizona Highway Patrol Association.  “Increased traffic means drivers need to increase their awareness behind the wheel.  We want to make sure everyone makes it to their destination safety.”

Cottonwood AZ (November 25, 2013) – “Mom had a jewelry box on her dresser,” states Cottonwood Jewelry maker, Anita Brandon, known for her southwestern and Sedona inspired wearable art. “It wasn’t fancy, just a simple pine box.” However, to her as a young child, that simple treasure box and it’s contents of colorful Bakelite jewelry piece’s from the 1940’s were every bit as exciting as playing with the crown jewels might have been for some other child. “I especially loved the bright red pieces and dreamed of wearing them someday.”

Sedona AZ (November 25, 2013) – Stargate Productions announces wonderful holiday events for all music lovers and families. Marie Captain and Lisa Jordan will direct the Cosmic Choir at their annual Unity and Peace Christmas and Chanukah Concerts; 3 magical concerts to light up our spirits during this special season. Concerts will be held Friday, December 6-7:00 PM; Saturday December 7, 2:00 and 7:00 PM at the Cosmic Choirs’ new home venue and sound stage at Stargate Productions 55 Shelby Drive in Sedona. Adults: $10 – Children: $8- More than one child: $5 per. Proceeds to Benefit Philippine Survivors’ Fund.

Sedona AZ (November 24, 2013) – Avoid the holiday blues with Zenprov Comedy’s “O’Hilarious Night” on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 pm at Mary D. Fisher Theatre. One performance only. “Zenprov is the best comedy troupe in Arizona,” said Mr. Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival. “People were laughing so hard their cheeks were hurting.” 

Clarkdale AZ (November 22, 2013) – Get out your calendars and mark the dates of the Made In Clarkdale 2013 performing arts line-up. The Made In Clarkdale Art Show, held at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse, has always been known for displaying the art of the many talented artists that live, work or take art classes in Clarkdale, as well as providing educational workshops for students. This year the show is expanding to include an impressive line-up of performing art as well.

Sedona AZ (November 22, 2013) – On Wednesday December 4th 2013 8:30-12:30 and Thursday, Dec. 5th 2013 4:00-6:30 The Sedona Pet Food Bank will be distributing food for dogs and cats at the Sedona Community Food Bank located at 680 S. Sunset Drive (7th Day Adventist Church). Founders of the Sedona Pet Food Bank Linda Brecher and Carolyn Bills are volunteers of the Humane Society of Sedona, over the past few years volunteering they noticed that there where many animals being surrendered because their owners did not have the money to feed them anymore. Heartbroken to have witnessed these animals…

Cottonwood AZ (November 22, 2013) – Kick off the Holiday Season by enjoying a concert of Christmas music and other musical selections at the Cottonwood Community Band’s Concerts in Sedona and Cottonwood. The Sedona concert is December 1st 3 PM program at the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 390 Dry Creek Road in Sedona. The band will repeat the concert on December 8th at 3 PM in the Cottonwood Recreation Center 150 S. 6th St. in Cottonwood. Both concerts are free and open to the public.

Sponsored by: Cottonwood Smart Meter Awareness Cottonwood AZ (November 22, 2013) – Cottonwood Smart Meter Awareness is sponsoring another FREE showing of the Internationally acclaimed and successful documentary “Take Back Your Power”. This professionally produced film will inform you of the little known truths behind the Smart Meter grid to be installed in the Verde Valley beginning 2014. You are invited to come to the free showing on December 5th at 6:00 PM at the Yavapai County Bldg. located at 10 6th Street, room 101. This is on the corner of Mingus and 6th. Questions and Answers session following the…

Prescott AZ (November 21, 2013) – The Yavapai Library Network will be giving a preview of the new online library catalog starting November 21, 2013. Simply go to http://beta.yln.info to get a sneak-peek. The new catalog will replace the existing online library catalog on December 19, 2013.

Rescue 1 again Provides Critical Life- Saving Link Verde Valley AZ (November 20, 2013) – The incidents mentioned here highlight the risks of hiking/traveling in unfamiliar wilderness areas alone and unprepared. In these incidents and those in the recent past, cells phones have been the lifeline to successful rescues. A word of caution though – cells phones do not always work in some remote areas of the county. For less than a hundred dollars, a personal satellite tracker solves this problem. Also, rescue professionals suggest making direct contact with your local law enforcement agency immediately upon realization you are lost.…

Sedona AZ (November 20, 2013) – Join Unity of Sedona for a FREE screening of Take Back Your Power. This is a documentary addressing Smart Meters, which are digital electric meter “upgrades” that emit unsafe levels of radio frequency waves. These meters, along with transformer towers, will be “deployed”  in the area in January 2014. Already they are quietly being installed in V.O.C. and Sedona is next. Our town is not allowed to “opt out” as a city, but we can all make a big difference by individually opting out and refusing this technology.