Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona encore of “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.”, showing Dec. 20-26 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre — back by popular demand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZM90izJ8sI When a pacifist is called to a political act that could change the course of history, how will a man of honor respond? This is the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man who preached love while plotting the assassination of an evil tyrant. With world-shattering stakes, “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.” begs the question, how far will you go to stand up for what’s right? As…
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By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ –Uh-oh, what the heck is going on? Have they decided to show themselves at last with their drone invasion of greater New Jersey? The authorities are tearing their hair out. They can’t figure out what’s happening. They can’t read the electronic signatures of the drones. When they “put an eye on them”—whatever that means (though I suspect it means locking their sights on them)—they go dark. Hmmm. What’s that supposed to mean? The Pentagon, FBI, CIA, and Homeland Security say they have no clue. But I think they’re lying to us. They know damn well…
… well, switched mornings and did Bubbling Ponds this morning and early tomorrow morning it is down to Lake Pleasant … on the whole I do better at the Ponds than the lake with ducks as I get closer to them and standing on the banks of the ponds get level shots of them as they change ponds they want to be in … mostly the water levels in the ponds are about six feet below the bank and when the ducks take off they quickly get to eye level … shooting takeoffs and landings they are just below level.…
Sedona News – Ring in the holidays and celebrate the sounds of the season! The Sedona International Film Festival will host a special performance that combines TWO popular holiday shows, “Christmas Tenors” and “In the Christmas Mood”, on Saturday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Both shows, created by Arizona-based concert production company KDE (Khris Dodge Entertainment), harken the holiday spirit by taking traditional sights and sounds of the season and infusing a creative twist that makes it modern while retaining all the tradition of a treasured family heirloom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSEHsFzZvZk “Christmas Tenors” takes audiences on…
Sedona News – As part of an effort to inspire donations from the millions of visitors who use the trails in the Red Rock Ranger District, the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund (SRRTF) launched a new fundraising appeal, kicking off over the Columbus Day weekend and running through the holiday season. The campaign is part of a collaboration between the SRRTF and the National Forest Foundation (NFF). The NFF is the official nonprofit partner to the U.S. Forest Service and was created with the mission to bring people together to restore and enhance National Forests and Grasslands. In 2023, the…
Sedona News – Renowned filmmaker Paul Davids is set to unveil his latest documentary, The Life After Death Project 2: Personal Encounters, on January 12, 2025. This highly anticipated film delves into the realm of after-death communication, featuring compelling accounts from individuals across various professions, including archaeologists, physicists, a retired colonel, a librarian, clinical psychologists, sales executives, publishers, and notably, doctors and nurses who have witnessed extraordinary phenomena. Following the success of his previous film, Marilyn Monroe Declassified, Davids continues to explore the paranormal with this second installment in his series. The Life After Death Project 2 presents spellbinding stories of personal encounters with…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “Homestead”, showing Dec. 20-26 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XURLw2XXHWA “Homestead” is an intense post-apocalyptic family survival drama. A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “Maria”, showing Dec. 20-26 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7_ze9palm0 Academy Award-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century in acclaimed director Pablo Larrain’s operatic “Maria”. The film follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. “Maria” reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life. “Maria” will be shown at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Dec.…
Sedona News – The Rotary Club of Sedona Village recently celebrated the holiday season with a festive gathering at the home of Tracey and Gary Thie. The evening featured a delicious potluck and heartfelt generosity, as members brought unwrapped gifts for two local families in need. Rotarians worked together to wrap presents for four children and three adults, ensuring a brighter Christmas season for these families. The gathering was filled with good cheer, meaningful conversations, and the spirit of giving. As the active service club for the Village of Oak Creek, the Rotary Club of Sedona Village continues to make…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona seeks musician applicants of all varieties for the spring and fall 2025 Red Dirt Concerts Series. The Red Dirt Concerts are free to the public and will be held every Friday in May and September, from 5 – 8 p.m., at the Posse Grounds Pavilion in Posse Grounds Park. “This series has been very popular among Sedona locals since 2017, and we’re now in our ninth year of concerts! We’ve showcased over 70 distinct acts in the first eight years, and over 200 individual performers have taken the stage. I’m looking forward to…
Sedona News – Comedy legend Vicki Lawrence, known and loved for her Emmy-winning performances on The Carol Burnett Show and her iconic role as “Mama” in Mama’s Family, is bringing her hilarious new production, Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show, to the Sedona Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 22 at 8:00 PM. This unforgettable evening of laughter will feature a mix of stand-up, musical comedy, and razor-sharp observations about life. Fans can expect Vicki’s trademark wit and the unpredictable antics of “Mama,” one of television’s most beloved characters. “We are beyond thrilled to welcome Vicki Lawrence to Sedona!”…
By Bear Howard Bear Howard Chronicles Sedona, AZ –Women in America have made significant progress toward economic and social equality, but that progress isn’t guaranteed to last. Lately, political shifts have signaled that some of these hard-fought wins could be at risk. Since numerous voters backed candidates with misogynistic views, we could see a major step backward, making the fight for gender equality even tougher. Listen to this story, read by a professional Ai announcer: This conservative, back-to-the-future political environment could undermine women’s rights and make it harder to close the gender pay gap or expand opportunities for women in…
Sedona, AZ — Nick’s on the West Side’s tradition of great food, hospitality, camaraderie and good times continues with new owners Jonathan and Elli Bourque. For more than 25 years Nick’s has been a favorite restaurant and watering hole for Sedona locals who enjoy dining at its most delicious best, breakfast all day, lunch and dinner, and for tourists and visitors who have heard of its reputation for quality cuisine and service. Now, the Bourques bring youth and new vision to one of Sedona’s longest lasting and favorite restaurants. As with most people who come to visit Sedona and could…
… I’ve been spending the day going through a portion of the portfolio and found a photo I took of what we call “Peregrine Island” that I shot back in December of 2022 … this was the month that we found Peregrine Falcons there almost every time we went down to the lake. All three photos were taken in December of 2022. In December of 2022 the water level was at 1663.61′ above mean sea level and today it is 1663.57′ msl which means the island is with us. This time last year the water level was almost 8′ higher…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational British comedy “Keeping Mum”, showing Dec. 13-19 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “Keeping Mum” is returning for an encore in our “Remembering Maggie” series, honoring the late, great Dame Maggie Smith, who recently passed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2kAfgKnfuA The film stars Dame Maggie Smith, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rowan Atkinson and the late Patrick Swayze. Some family secrets are best kept buried. “Keeping Mum” stars Atkinson as Walter Goodfellow, an absent-minded vicar of a rural parish who is so distracted by the pressures of his job…