Sedona AZ (November 8, 2013) – Humanitarian Efforts Reaching Out (HERO) is a collaborative team of health professionals, veterinarians, scientists, researchers, academics, engineers, volunteer lay people and filmmakers. They are all dedicated to helping the underprivileged to create a healthier life in a more sustainable community hoping to preserve their cultures and alleviate human and animal suffering. This IndieGoGo campaign is for production a 90-minute documentary to follow their trailer “Wings of The Dharma”. The film was shot on location in Mainpat, a Tibetan refugee camp in northeast India between 2010 and 2012 by a Sedona filmmaker Stephen Devol. The film…
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Sedona AZ (November 8, 2013) – On November 17th, 4PM, at Sandra Beck Studio, mask maker and performance artist, Pash Galbavy invites participants to another dynamic and thought provoking, exploration of archetypes. As part of this offering, Pash will improvise with a number of her masks in an effort to deepen understanding of the archetypal characters that they represent. Afterwards, participants will be invited to interact and share their experience of the exploration.
Sedona AZ (November 8, 2013) – Whether an artist is painting a flower, creating a quilt, photographing a landscape or creating a piece of jewelry, they are capturing a moment in time and its significance can speak volumes. Come experience the featured artists’ interpretations of “Moments in Time” at Sedona Arts Center’s fine art gallery in Uptown Sedona only until November 24, 2013! Indulge in the spectacular creativity of Robert Albrecht, Jane Defoe, Richard Drayton, Luna Patterson and Komala Rohde in this exceptional show.
Verde Valley AZ (November 6, 2013) – It is common knowledge that the Verde River and its tributaries are critical to the economic and environmental health of our communities. We also know that these valuable, spring-fed water resources are under threat as the Verde Valley continues to grow. Now, businesses across the area are stepping forward to support the efforts to restore and preserve our water, the Verde River and its natural areas. “One for the Verde” is an innovative program that creates financial resources from thousands of small donations made by customers during common transactions. This concept was borrowed…
Cornville AZ (November 6, 2013) – Connections Equine Therapy located in Cornville, AZ is looking for volunteers to work with our clients and horses. We offer Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause! No experience necessary – training provided.
Prescott AZ (November 6, 2013) – Yavapai County Attorney Shelia Polk announced today that a settlement was reached which will ensure the photographs taken by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the death of the nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshots will not be released to the media. Within hours following the tragedy, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, along with fire department personnel, recovered the men from the scene.
Unofficial Election Results at 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday November 5, 2013 School Override Passes 58% to 42%
Flagstaff AZ (November 5, 2013) – The intelligence, cleverness and beauty of ravens will take flight during The Day of the Raven at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 23. Join artists, authors, naturalists and more as they explore the wily wonder and mythology of these fascinating winged creatures. Poetry, fine art, author readings, hands-on activities and a presentation by the Audubon Society will enlighten audiences to the amazing lives of ravens. Learn how these creatures survive and continue to inspire writers and artists.
Sedona AZ (November 5, 2013) – Young students at West Sedona Elementary School have prepared a special program for the community that will take place on November 13th at 6:30pm. The International Festival of Food and Song was the brainchild of Jeanie Carroll, Music Educator of West Sedona School. Her K-6 students become Ambassadors of Peace from foreign lands, wearing the colors of their country and singing songs in the language of their country. They travel to these lands during music class and learn to put themselves in the shoes of another person in the world. They sing songs separately…
Sedona AZ (November 5, 2013) – The next DORR Breakfast will be on Thursday, November 21, 8:30 am at Olde Sedona Family Restaurant Bar and Grill, 1405 West Highway 89A, Sedona Arizona. Featured speaker will be Dianne Post on “Private, for-profit prisons: Your money, your morals, your choice.”
Jerome AZ (November 4, 2013) – A very special performance will be coming to Jerome, promising a delight for those who love the Wild West and the most famous characters of the time. There will be two performances of this one-man show on November 23rd at Lawrence Memorial (Spook) Hall at 260 Hull Avenue. Shows are at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Proceeds will be split between The Jerome Historical Society and Wyatt Earp. The Jerome Historical maintains and preserves many buildings in the mile high town.
Sedona AZ (November 3, 2013) – “Everyone who visits Sedona takes home memories of the beautiful red rocks,” states Cottonwood polymer clay jewelry and ornament artist, Anita Brandon, who is both designer and owner of MelodyODesigns. Being surrounded by this natural beauty has inspired her to add a new faux red rock and turquoise Sedona/Arizona themed collection to her line. Anita adds, “I even include a little bit of magical Sedona red rock dirt in the designs.” This enables visitors to literally take a tiny piece of Sedona back home with them.
Sedona AZ (November 2, 2013) – The public is invited to a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Sunday November 3rd, from 5-7pm at the Sedona Public Library to commemorate the five art commissions (Arts & Culture, Parks & Recreation, Budget Oversight, Sustainability, and Housing) that were eliminated by the City. Also to commend and honor all of those courageous commissioners that worked so diligently, so patiently and sometimes with great frustration to help our community try to rise to its full potential over the past 24 years. We will be acknowledging these individuals on this evening. According to the…
Sedona AZ (November 1, 2013) – November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and each week in November we will be featuring a senior cat or dog available for adoption as well as a reason why senior pets make great pets! As always, all senior pets (7 years or older) have an adoption fee of $30. First up is Moses. Moses is a male 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Moses likes to be a one man band, so he prefers to be an only pet. Moses is very affectionate and social, and needs a lot of attention. He also…
UPDATE 11/21/2013: SAC has advised this class has been cancelled. “The iPhone is the most popular camera in the world.” Apple, USA Sedona AZ (November 1, 2013) – The tools are in your pocket! In today’s technological world, even professional photographers and artists are recognizing the iPhone as a useful (and even practical) photographic tool. Join photographer artist, Kelli Klymenko in this one-day workshop at Sedona Arts Center on Saturday, November 30, 2013 to learn how to create amazing images with your iPhone! In this workshop you will learn how to shoot, edit and share remarkable landscapes,…