By David Stephen It is now possible to represent most of what it means to be human on digital. This means that digital, as a memory, possesses equivalents of many aspects of human existence. Before digital, every means of human existence was physical, either in person, by writing or print, sound—with humans on the other side or initiating a recording, painting, sculpture and so forth. Before artificial intelligence, everything digital was directly human-driven. Now, although digital contents remain ancestrally human, AI can now use digital memory to make new representations of what it means to be human, including for consciousness.…
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Sedona News – A new exhibit, “I Paint: The Life and Artwork of Helen Jordan,” opened at the Sedona Heritage Museum on June 7, 2024. The temporary exhibit tells the story of local orchardist and artist Helen Jordan, and features a dozen of her works of art including oils, pastels, and a charcoal sketch. Jordan was interested in drawing as a child, but did not study art seriously until 1948. From then on she studied with every notable artist and teacher in Sedona, experimenting with various media and genres. The exhibit includes portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and even an impressionistic…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona continues to seek applicants for two seats on the Historic Preservation Commission. This voluntary body consists of five citizens appointed and established by City Council to promote and protect Sedona’s historic character and identity. As an extension of the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, the Sedona Historic Preservation Commission reviews the approval of restoration and improvements to designated historical landmark homes and properties. The Commission’s work is part of a larger statewide and national effort to preserve historic landmarks, which, in Sedona, relates mainly to the city’s pioneer heritage. Applicants must demonstrate experience…
Sedona News – Come and celebrate the reactivating power of sunlight this summer with a unique live concert performance featuring Native American flute player KEL MOCKINGBIRD and RENICK from Sedona. Experience the exceptional healing vibrations to awaken you. There will be one performance on Saturday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. KEL MOCKINGBIRD Experience the center of the universe and discover the harmony within. Kel Mockingbird is of the Dineh Nation and comes from a small town called Pinon Arizona where he listened much to the wind and spoke to the stars. Kel has been performing the…
Ah, summer. The anticipation of vacations and barbecues, long days spent poolside, fresh Camp Verde corn and local farmers’ markets, and…rain? Lately, the artists at Rowe Fine Art Gallery have been reminiscing about those rainy summer days of their youth and the creativity that was born out of afternoons when they were forced to stay indoors. Since monsoon season really gets going in July, the gallery will pay homage to summer rain and all the magic that it brings on Friday, July 5, during Heat of the Moment. The show opens with an artists’ reception at 4 p.m. and then runs the…
… a very short one tonight as leaving for the lake in less than five hours and need some shut eye … hopeful of getting more shots like these and so much more … the calm of the lake in the early morning hours blessed with the soft golden light that spreads across the earth as the sun rises. Above is a pair of Black Crowned Night Herons perched on the top branches of a tree that is submerged in the lake. They have started releasing the water to agriculture and the lake level is starting its descent. By the…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Unify Sedona to present “You Should Meet My Son!” on Tuesday, June 25 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=once8DOo71A “You Should Meet My Son!” is a comedy about a conservative mom who is horrified to discover that her only son is gay. But determined that he won’t go through life alone, she sets out to find him the perfect husband. The film was the winner of the “Best Picture” award at twelve film festivals. “This is the best gay comedy I’ve seen in years.” — OutFilms “This…
Verde Valley AZ – A leading advocate for thriving life-enriching programs and exceptional housing for the neurodiversity community, Rainbow Acres has decided to harvest enough solar energy to generate about 95% of its current energy usage. This will demonstrate a robust commitment to environmental stewardship, energy independence and long-term financial stability. This is an energy generation milestone for the organization. Rainbow Acres’ solar generation project will provide positive cash flow beginning in the first year and increasing each following year. CO2 emissions savings will total 500 Cubic tons per year. This is the equivalent of driving over 1.3 million in a typical internal combustion vehicle every…
Prescott News – The Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour will return over the weekend of October 4-6, 2024, offering attendees an opportunity to visit with 74 juried artists across 53 private studios (as well as additional artists in four Art Centers), observe their creative processes and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art. The Tour, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, will showcase many different artistic mediums — ranging from painting and ceramics to jewelry and glass — in locations throughout the Prescott/Quad-City area. Attendees of this free, self-guided event may begin at any location and visit as many studios as they like.…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present the global premiere of “Something to Stand For with Mike Rowe” showing June 27-July 1 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0H56F116Uk Join America’s favorite storyteller on an epic journey to the heart of Washington DC. Drawing from his blockbuster podcast “The Way I Heard It,” this cinematic tour de force will take viewers to the frontlines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights movement and more. Part mystery, part history — each harrowing tale tells a story you’ve…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Ghostlight” showing June 21-27 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://youtu.be/R1TycuGX4Mw?si=POjKD0F3qwjMQ465 When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of “Romeo and Juliet”. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss. “Something special … celebrates the healing power of art.” — Peter DeBruge, Variety “Emotional, gorgeously told … one of those films that’s difficult to forget.”…
Sedona News – Every week Sound Bites Grill in Uptown Sedona delivers some of the best live music in Sedona. A great menu, beautiful lighting, a professional sound system and a New York City supper-club-ambiance, turn this upscale restaurant into the perfect venue to see and listen to talented musicians, up close and personal while dining on scrumptious fare and creative cuisine. On Wednesday, June 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. it’s Patrick Ki entertaining. Ki is a much-loved guitar virtuoso that provides the perfect backdrop for a night of fine dining and easy listening. He has recorded numerous CDs,…
Arizona News – The Coconino National Forest will implement Stage 2 fire and smoking restrictions beginning 8 a.m. Friday, June 21 as the threat of unwanted wildfires increases due to hot, dry and windy weather conditions. Under Stage 2 restrictions, the following are prohibited forest-wide: Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire (including charcoal and briquettes) anywhere within the Coconino National Forest, including developed recreation sites. This prohibition also includes smudge pots and wood stoves. Smoking outside (with the exemption of smoking within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least…
Sedona News – Mike Funk, founder of Firecreek Coffee Company with three locations throughout Northern Arizona and two in the Phoenix area, has spent nearly 30 years in the coffee industry. Now, the coffee connoisseur is moving into the artisan bread industry with the announcement of his latest venture — Big Park Bakery. Opening in June in the Village of Oak Creek at 6446 State Route179, Big Park Bakery will offer fresh baked breads, including naturally leavened sourdough as well as an array of scratch made pastries and savory items, too. “Big Park Bakery will be a traditional European bread bakery in…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Just the Two of Us” showing June 21-26 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt0amafW318 When Blanche (Virginie Efira) meets the charismatic Gregoire (Melvil Poupaud) at a party her twin sister Rose drags her to, she thinks she has found the one. The ties that bind them grow quickly, and a passionate affair ensues. Rose has serious reservations about Gregoire, but against her better judgment, they decide to marry and move in together. Blanche and Gregoire soon relocate far from Blanche’s family where…