Sedona AZ (February 23, 2012) – Keep Sedona Beautiful presents their 33rd annual Native Plant Workshop in Sedona on Saturday, March 24. The workshop includes two keynote speakers, renowned speaker and author Brad Lancaster will present; “Planting the Rain: Principles, Practices, and Tips for Water-Harvesting Earthworks and Raingardens”. Jan Busco, Horticulturist at Grand Canyon National park will speak on “Getting the Best from Your Native Plants”. Attendees will be able to choose two topics from eight workshops offered. Topics will cover; composting, container gardening, managing invasive plants, insects for home & garden, native plant essential oils, highland cacti, fire ecology…
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Sedona AZ (February 22, 2012) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents “A Conversation with Governor Hunt”, with Don Shields at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3. This is another in a series of events at the Museum in celebration of Arizona’s centennial year. Enjoy this special re-enactment of Arizona’s first governor, George W.P. Hunt from 1912. Don Shields bears a striking likeness to the first governor as well as a voice and mannerisms reminiscent of the man. Utilizing extensive research (including interviews with Hunt family members), Shields presents stories of those first few years, the struggle to statehood, and the…
Sedona AZ (February 22, 2012) – On Thursday March 8th, 2012 Zen Cowboy Chuck Pyle visits Studio Live in Sedona. The show starts at 7:30 pm with tickets $20.00 in advance and $22.00 on the day of the performance. Chuck Pyle has won high praise from both fans and peers alike throughout an inspired performance career of over 40 years. When reviewers first gave him the “Zen Cowboy” moniker, he decided to, as he says, “Always ride the horse in the direction it’s going,” and took the nickname to heart, shaving his head and blending his upbeat perspective with old-fashioned…
Join Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki National Monuments as we Celebrate Archaeology Month Flagstaff AZ (February 21, 2012) – Throughout the month of March, the Flagstaff Area Monuments has planned several activities in honor of “Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month.” “Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month” was created by the State Historical Preservation Office and the Governor’s Ad Hoc Archaeology Advisory Group (now the Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission) to inform the public about archeology in the state of Arizona.
Sedona AZ (February 21, 2012) – Two popular recreation sites on the Red Rock Ranger District will be temporarily closed during reconstruction activity over the next several weeks. First of all, the Soldiers Pass Trailhead will be closed Monday and Tuesday, February 27 and 28 for reconstruction of the parking area. Next, the V-V Cultural Site, located near Beaver Creek, will be closed for the weekend of March 2 through March 5, to allow for trail reconstruction.
Cottonwood AZ (February 21, 2012) – On February 17, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a residence in Cottonwood to meet with a 30-year-old domestic violence victim. Upon contact, deputies saw she had a gash on her forehead along with redness and scratch marks visible on her neck. She told deputies that her husband, 36-year-old Travis Anderson, attacked her two days ago while they were in Phoenix during an argument over marital issues. She attempted to leave, but he disabled their car and smashed her cell phone into pieces. She eventually was able to get home to…
Cyclists from across the country are gearing up for the new Bike MS Arizona ride in the Verde Valley on April 14 and 15. Verde Valley AZ (February 21, 2012) – The Arizona Chapter hopes to raise over $500,000 through Bike MS: Ride the Vortex – Sedona Verde Valley to support research and local programs for more than 8,000 Arizonans living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Registration is only $50 through February 29, a savings of $25. Fees pay for the full weekend and include: five full meals, full support on the route, frequent complimentary rest stops, and more. There is…
Verde Valley AZ (February 21, 2012) – Connie Woodhouse, associate professor in the School of Geography and Development at the University of Arizona, will present “Tree-Ring Reconstructions of Southwestern Climate: Lessons from the Past with Implications for the Future” when she speaks to the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on Saturday, Mar. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value).
Sedona AZ (February 21, 2012) – “My ex-husband shot me with a shotgun, and now he’s in prison,” Margarita, a Mother of two boys, says, as she sits outside a dressing room at Allie Ollie Boutique in the Village of Oak Creek. Her 8-year-old son is undergoing treatment for the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and she is facing it alone as a single mother to two young boys.
Jerome AZ (February 21, 2012) – The Jerome Art Walk keeps its momentum going on March 3rd, approaching the spring season with more artistic energy and wonderful talent than ever before. Every first Saturday, the creative community of Jerome is pleased to host an evening of art, music and entertainment with open studios and galleries displaying local, regional and national artistic treasures. New members have joined the group and are planning special events throughout the town on March 3rd from 5:00 to 8:00PM. A free shuttle runs during the event. Restaurants will offer delightful meals and charming lodging choices abound…
Sedona, AZ (February 21, 2012) If you ever watched Sesame Street, you knew Elmo. But who was Elmo? I always wondered and yet I knew I would never see who Elmo was. We meet both Elmo and Kevin Clash at the festival, as well as Director Constance Marks, Producers Corinne Lapook, James Miller, and Writers Philip Shane and Justin Weinstein. Whoopi Goldberg narrates the film.
Sedona, AZ (February 18, 2012) – The Sedona International Film Festival began its 18th Annual season today. The day began with the dedication of the recently completed Mary D. Fisher Community Theatre and moved to the Sedona performing Arts Center for the opening film “The Last Picture Show”. The new theater, recently completed (meaning last week), is a remarkable venue for movie goers. The state of the audio system makes the sound experience beyond anyone’s expectation. Surround sound, comfortable seats, and acoustics from outer space make the viewing experience out of this world. And, beer and wine will be available…
Sedona AZ (February 19, 2012) – This unique show shares “The Gift of Spirit” directly through music. Robin Miller and Randell Standswithbear will be performing at Studio Live Sunday February 26th, 2012. The show starts at 7:30 pm with tickets $15.00 in advance and $17.00 on the day of the performance.
Sedona AZ (February 19, 2012) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents the Plein Aire String Quartet in a special performance of “Music at the Museum” at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 25 at the Museum. Plein Aire begins their February concert with music of Bach and Mozart. Valentines Day is celebrated with the romantic “Notturno” of Borodin. Finally, the quartet commemorates the Arizona Centennial with “Old Time” music from Mark O’Connor and “Indian Themes” from Charles Griffes.
Cottonwood AZ (February 19, 2012) – On February 15, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office detectives were contacted by staff at the American Heritage Academy in Cottonwood due to concern about a laptop computer belonging to a recently terminated teacher. A school staff member discovered pornographic images of children while reviewing the computer’s contents. The terminated teacher, 33-year-old Randy Young, was previously under investigation for an inappropriate relationship with a student and staff believed the computer might have documentation of the relationship. Young had been arrested by the Cottonwood Police late last month after providing false identity when he was contacted…