Sedona AZ (April 29, 2013) – Sedona resident and best-selling author Sarah McLean, director of the McLean Meditation Institute, announces the grand opening of the McLean Meditation Center on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 2:00pm – 5:00 pm. Located in the heart of Sedona, Arizona at 411 Hwy 179, upstairs in the iconic Garland building adjacent to the Oak Creek Canyon Bridge, the Center features displays of vibrant, inspirational art by nationally acclaimed Arizona artists. Visitors will marvel at the watercolor mandalas created by Arizona native and fine artist Vikki Reed, hand-crafted desert lotus altars by…
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Sedona AZ (April 29, 2013) – On April 25, 2013, Sedona Police Department, in partnership with the Sedona Fire District, began a long-term campaign to help children, teens and adults recognize the importance of 9-1-1 and the role they play in ensuring effective and efficient emergency response in times of crisis. Staff from the Communications center and Patrol Division at Sedona Police Department, along with staff from the Communications center at Sedona Fire District, presented basic information to children, Kindergarten through Fourth grades, at West Sedona School. Activities included interactive skits with children as callers, a sing-a-long to a 9-1-1…
Sedona AZ (April 27, 2013) – Sedona’s first architect, Howard Madole, has been honored by the City of Sedona by proclaiming May 5th as ‘Howard Madole Day’. Mr. Madole is acknowledged as Sedona’s first architect and an award-winning master of mid-20th century modern architecture in Arizona. He is turning 90 years old, and the Sedona Heritage Museum and the Madole family are honoring his life and architectural legacy with a tour of one of his Sedona homes and an open house reception on Sunday, May 5th.
Sedona AZ (April 27, 2013) – Now in its seventh year, “the Sedona Bluegrass Festival just got bigger and better,” said Festival director Bert Harclerode. ” We’re now a two-day event with multiple activities in advance of and including the June 8 and 9 festival concerts presented Creekside at Los Abrigados Resort in Sedona.
Sedona AZ (April 27, 2013) – The Sedona City Council, at their April 23, 2013 meeting, proclaimed the week of May 5 through May 11, 2013 as Municipal Clerks Week. In attendance to accept the proclamation was City Clerk Susan Irvine, Deputy City Clerk Sherri O’Connor, and Records Clerk David Jakim. The Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants and provides a professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels. They also serve as the information center on functions of local government and community.
Cottonwood AZ (April 27, 2013) – The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to bring another group of international performers to Old Town Cottonwood. The Music of the Andes Mountains comes to OTCA when Hojarasca Andina takes the stage on Friday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM, for a one night only appearance. “Hojarasca Andina” creates contemporary music on traditional Andean instruments. This South American trio switches between flutes, drum, strings, percussion and song to evoke and evolve the spirit of music. One reviewer said, “An evening with “Hojarasca Andina” suspends time and transports one to a realm where…
Sedona AZ (April 26, 2013) – Warming weather means mosquito breeding season and increased concern about illness caused by the West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is usually transmitted through mosquito bites. Therefore, the easiest and best way to combat WNV is to reduce the potential for mosquitos to breed and the likelihood of being bitten by a mosquito.
By Dr. Marta AdelsmanLife Coach in Communication and Consciousnesswww.DrMartaCoach.com (April 26, 2013) I had a lot of extra tasks to accomplish last week when I became sick. Instead of spending time getting done what I considered important work, I spent it lying in bed nursing my bronchial passages back to health. As I healed, I went through a process. At first, I inwardly resisted my situation. Fighting it did no good; it had obviously won, so I began to move myself toward a state of acceptance.
Sedona AZ (April 26, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday May 8 at 10:00 a..m. at the Museum. “Prehistoric Heritage of Mata Ortiz Pottery” will feature archeologist John Bezy. Ceramicist and artist Oralia Lopez will show and sell her original pottery after the presentation.
Sedona AZ (April 26, 2013) – Red Rock State Park brings a program about snakes, as part of the Park’s monthly Lecture Series, and the second Moonlight Hike of the season in May 2013. Red Rock State Park is the perfect place to hike, either with a guide or to explore on your own. On Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m., Dennis Jex will present “Close Encounters of the Reptilian Kind.” The fun and educational presentation about snakes will be held in the Park theatre. Jex will talk about the many facts and myths associated with snakes. Participants will learn…
Cottonwood AZ (April 26, 2013) – A showcase of the band musicians and a wide variety of music will be the focus of the Cottonwood Community Band’s spring concert. The concert will be presented in Sedona on Sunday, May 5th at 3:00 PM at the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 390 Dry Creek Road and in Cottonwood on Sunday, May 12th at 3:00 PM at the Cottonwood Recreation Center, 150 S. 6th St. Both concerts are free and open to the public although donations to support the band’s activities are requested.
Verde Valley AZ (April 25, 2013) – Dancing in the Moonlight, a fundraiser to benefit the Verde Valley Sanctuary, was a major success. Nearly 100 people dined and danced by the glow of the setting sun atop Airport Mesa at Sky Ranch Lodge before taking part in live and silent auctions. The Verde Valley Sanctuary would like to thank Sky Ranch Lodge, performing artists Mercy and Sophia Angeles, Culinary Creations by Beth, Linda Goldenstein, Oak Creek Brewing Co., Javelina Leap Vineyard and Winery, Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, Biddle’s Nursery, the student volunteers from Sedona Red Rock High School and…
Verde Valley AZ (April 25, 2013) – For the 10th year in a row, our community will be inspired by the best and the brightest business women that the Verde Valley has to offer. The Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, hosted by the Sedona-Verde Valley National Association of Women Business Owners, will be held on May 17th from 11:30-1:30 at Poco Diablo Resort.
Sedona AZ (April 25, 2013) – As part of a nation-wide effort to bring the joys of chamber music to the attention of the American public, Chamber Music Sedona has joined hands with the industry’s national service organization – Chamber Music America- in this objective when it presents the Flagstaff-based bluegrass string quartet Wednesday, May 1 at 7pm at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, in a Food Bank Concert. The concert is the official kick off to the June 8-9 Sedona Bluegrass Festival with headliner David Grisman and his FolkJazz Trio.
Sedona AZ (April 25, 2013) – Gallery 527 will host a special event on May 4th with poet ava bird and friends creating an evening of poetry and music mixed in with the usual lovely art, good food and fine wine at this Jerome favorite gallery. ava bird is a pranic yogic poet who practices radical living being balanced on the edge! She has written two books and her poetry is published in the acclaimed anthology ‘The Poetry of Yoga.’