Sedona AZ (January 7, 2013) – The Citizens Steering Committee is hosting three identical public meetings in January. At these meetings, you’ll be able to indicate your preferences for a future vision with an emphasis on the environment, community, and tourism. These three themes emerged from your comments and involvement in the planning process.
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Verde Valley AZ (January 7, 2013) – Judge Michael Bluff of the Yavapai County Superior Court has granted final relief in Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk’s lawsuit seeking to permanently ban all known retailers from selling synthetic drugs in Yavapai County. Late in the day on December 28, 2012, Judge Bluff signed a Permanent Injunction that declares the drugs, which go by the street names of “spice” and “bath salts,” to be a public nuisance. The Order bans all identified retailers and property landlords named in the lawsuit, and all persons acting in concert with them, from possessing, acquiring, selling…
Sedona AZ (January 7, 2013) – Studio Live presents The Andreas Kapsalis and Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo Friday, January 18th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20.00 general admission, doors open at 7:00 pm. The Andreas Kapsalis and Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo not only celebrate the tradition of guitar performance of the old and the current rapport but also as composers they are a part of a movement in the states who’s aim is to build the new repertoire for the next generation of guitar players.
Sedona AZ (January 7, 2013) – Please join the Sedona City Council for coffee, cookies, and conversation on Thursday, January 17 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Sedona Teen Center. This is an opportunity to talk about issues you think are important for the Council to consider.
Sedona Film Festival presents new independent films at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (January 6, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “Cheerful Weather for the Wedding” and “Sister” at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Both films will show Jan. 16-18 at the festival’s arthouse theatre venue in West Sedona.
Sedona AZ (January 6, 2013) – Hurricane is a beautiful, two year old, ticked tabby/tortoiseshell. She’s independent and shy but does love to be petted (and will purr for you). Hurricane loves to play with her toy mice. When she’s done she’ll look back at you with her big eyes and blinks to say “she loves you”. Meet Hurricane at the Humane Society of Sedona.
Sedona AZ (January 5, 2013) – On Monday, February 25, 2013, the City of Sedona’s Arts & Culture Commission is conducting a listening session from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive. This session is provided for the community as an opportunity to speak to the Commissioners about arts and culture within our community. Topics can include a variety of arts and culture related subjects to provide information to the Commission.
Renowned production from Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet debuts on the big screen at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (January 5, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Monday, Jan. 14 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Esmeralda” from the famed Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 4:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Victor Hugo’s tale of love and loyalty triumphing over corruption springs to life in “Esmeralda”, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa, with a new version by Yuri Burklava and Vasily Medvedev. “Esmeralda” stars Denis Savin, Ruslan Skvortsov…
Flagstaff AZ (January 4, 2013) – Take a guided hike and discover for yourself what makes Wupatki National Monument a unique and beautiful place. Explore Wupatki’s open grasslands, red rock geology and ancient pueblos on a guided back country excursion. Discovery Hikes are moderately difficult, last 2-4 hours, and require reservations. Hikes begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Visitor Center on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from January 12 through March 23. Reservations are required as space is limited. Please call (928) 679-2365 to reserve a space. Visit our Web site www.nps.gov/wupa for a detailed hike schedule.
Masks, Ritual, Storytelling, Performance Art with Pash Galbavy and an Experiential Improvisational Theater Session with Marjorie Timms Sedona AZ (January 4, 2013) – Performance artist, mask maker, and movement facilitator Pash Galbavy will host a performance of “The Body Reclamation Project” on Sunday, January 13th in the Si Birch Room of the Sedona Public Library, located at 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona. There will be one showing at 1:30 PM, doors open at 1:00 PM. Cost is sliding scale, $25 – $50. Advance reservations recommended as seating is limited. The show will be followed by an experiential “Mindful Improvisation” session,…
Sedona AZ (January 4, 2013) – In mid-January, the City’s Public Works Department will begin moving equipment and material to the new 0.8 acre City of Sedona Public Works Maintenance Facility at 2070 Contractors Road. Currently, the maintenance facility is located at Posse Grounds Park. Since fall of 2011, neighborhoods adjacent to the west side of the Park expressed concerns regarding the appearance and the noise associated with Public Works’ activities in that area of the Park. City staff cleaned up the area and offered to install landscape buffers and a decorative screening wall to mitigate the neighbors’ concerns. However,…
Sedona AZ (January 4, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday January 9 at 10:00 a..m. at the Museum. Their guest speaker will be Janeen Trevillyan, Sedona Historical Society Historian, who will walk you through.
A double-bill of comedy and music will feature award-winning acts from Las Vegas and Branson headlining the first live show of 2013 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center Sedona AZ (January 4, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Sedona 30 and the National Performing Artists and Sedona Performing Arts Alliance for the “Live at SPAC” concert series at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. The first live show of 2013 will be on Tuesday, Jan. 15 featuring two top acts from Las Vegas and Branson: Bob Anderson — named by People Magazine as America’s…
Sedona AZ (January 4, 2013) – Chamber Music Sedona will present its second Cultural Destination Weekend of its 30th Anniversary Season in February with its newest series, The Met: Live in HD, and its traditional concert series in a consecutive Saturday and Sunday sequence, Saturday February 16, and Sunday February 17. “February in Sedona is one of our best kept secrets in Arizona,” said CMS director Bert Harclerode. “At 5,000 feet snow is rarely a concern, and when it falls it melts almost as quickly as it falls. With the Saturday / Sunday combination many hotels and restaurants are offering…
‘Rope a Dope’: How Obama Won the Debates By Tommy Acosta For aficionados who love a good fight in the political or the boxing ring this article is a treat. Wrapping up last year’s political highlights, cable-network talking heads spent a lot of time over the holiday dissecting the three presidential debates in the election. The battle between Romney and Obama was a study in tenacity, technique, timing and delivery. It was a great fight and one that will be analyzed for years to come.