Sedona News – 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 19, 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 is one of Sedona’s hardest working musicians with a following that loves watching and listening to his renditions of the classics.…
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Sedona, AZ — The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority (SOCAA) announces the beginning of the wildfire fighting season here in the local area as the National Forest Service directed a UH-60 helicopter to regionally pre-position to the Sedona Airport as of Tuesday, June 4th. Helicopter N356AA is specially-equipped with a Helitak FT4500 fire-fighting tank designed to carry approximately 1000 gallons of water depending on conditions. This tank and spraying apparatus take the place of a suspended bucket which comes with restrictions and complications fighting a fire. This equipment is specifically designed for use at the wilderness / urban interface which is…
… with June and the warmer weather upon us it is fun to look back at January and the colder weather that we were living through … also listening to some Elton John music; specifically Cold Heart … I remembered some shots I took in January one year when Sunset Crater was blanketed in snow, and it is above. You can see the heart shape in the lower volcanic cinder cone … it is cold! So was the entire Colorado Plateau … of the nine volcanic cinder cones in the photo, only Sunset is named, and the others are numbered…
Sedona News – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “Vanya” showing in Sedona on Sunday and Wednesday, June 16 and 19. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cp3Sm2kiqE Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, “Vanya” will be playing exclusively in cinemas in…
Arizona News – A wall of dust that towers on the horizon. A heavy downpour of localized rain. These weather occurrences that happen during the monsoon season can rapidly reduce visibility and create unsafe driving conditions. With the monsoon season rapidly approaching – officially, it runs June 15-Sept. 30 – ADOT is reminding motorists during Monsoon Awareness Week (June 9-15) how to stay safe and be prepared for the extreme weather that monsoon season brings. Let’s start with dust storms. The best thing to do if you see a dust storm? Don’t drive into it. But what if you encounter…
Sedona News – University Women of Sedona hosted four of their six scholarship recipients at a recent luncheon. They are (left to right) Christy Thompson, who is working on her bachelor’s in business management while working full-time for Yavapai County; Denise McClellan, pursuing her AA degree with a certificate in graphic design; April Beltran, enrolled in the nursing program at Yavapai College; and Stephanie Garcia, Hernández, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Applied Human Behavior from NAU. Other awardees not present were Andrea Blake with a double major in both Astronomy and Physics at NAU, and Caysha Francis at Yavapai College earning her bachelor’s…
Sedona News – Starting this summer and as part of an effort to bring more sustainability education to the local school systems, the city’s BigBelly smart waste and recycling receptacles will feature climate change themed artwork by students at West Sedona School. In a collaboration between city of Sedona Sustainability Coordinator Sarah Estrada and West Sedona School teacher Sara Horton, an art challenge was administered for chosen artwork to be displayed on the sides of the receptacles. Each student was given instructions to create artwork that illustrates Sedona’s natural landscape and demonstrates an action to help protect the environment. Each…
By Scott Jablow, Candidate for Re-Election for Sedona Mayor The referendum to overturn the decisions of Sedona’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on the “Safe Place to Park” initiative has sparked a community-wide debate. At the core of this issue is a proposal to revive a 20-year-old outdoor event center, which proponents claim can be revitalized without using taxpayer money. Residents should be cautious about coming to conclusions about a Disneyland-type venue being built in the heart of our city without a comprehensive citizen-based input process. The real issue isn’t their supposed “concerns” about “Safe Place to Park,”…
By Tommy Acosta Has he lost his mind? Has he gone cuckoo? Did he lose his marbles? How could he be so stupid? Trump continues attacking a man that holds his future in the palm of his hand. He is giving the judge all the ammunition he needs to throw the book at him. Even if he just places Trump under house arrest, he hobbles the Republican effort to take the White House. Just think of the perp walk spectacle or the handcuffing. It’s ugly, and it’s no joke. The judge is pissed and itching for revenge. People can argue…
By Steve Segner The up coming November election on Proposition 483 and its implications for the future of Sedona’s housing and public spaces. Proposition 483 “stop the zoning” The referendum appears to be a backdoor effort to push through the redevelopment of an outdoor amphitheater under the guise of canceling the city’s simple zoning change for Sedona workers to park their cars overnight. The reality that there are dozens of Sedona-employed workers already sleeping in vehicles in the forest or other clandestine locations was ignored by the proponents of the referendum, now known as Proposition 483. Let’s examine the facts: the zoning…
Sedona. AZ — In today’s world, where the demands and stresses of daily life can often feel overwhelming, spiritual care offers a path to balance and healing. At Humankind, we understand the profound impact that spiritual well-being can have on an individual’s overall health. This week, we delve into the essence of spiritual care and its multifaceted benefits. Mental Health Spiritual care plays a pivotal role in enhancing mental health. By providing a space for reflection and inner peace, spiritual practices can help alleviate anxiety, depression, and stress. Engaging in spiritual care helps individuals develop better coping mechanisms and can…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory When your heart is breaking it feels like the pieces will never fit together again. They won’t, not in the same way. That’s is an unavoidable consequence of life. The breaking always leaves cracks, spaces where the light of loss pours itself into the world and what a gift that is! You don’t let the light in. When you break open, it’s not that the light can finally reach you, that you have been somehow estranged from it. Your breaking makes it possible to realize that the light is always present, is presence itself, and you…
Verde Valley News – Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group (NAHMG) announced that Joshua Gibbons, DO, has joined NAHMG’s neurology service line at Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) in Cottonwood. Dr. Gibbons is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in care for health issues connected to the brain and nervous system, such as degenerative dementias and movement disorders. Dr. Gibbons previously worked at VVMC as a credentialed neurologist from 2016-2021 and is now returning as a full-time practitioner. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Gibbons return to the neurology team at VVMC,” said NAHMG President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “We know how important it…
Verde Valley News – Ten artists from Camp Verde are showcasing their artworks in a debut exhibit that opened on April 15 at the Camp Verde Community Library. On June 5, three of the ten artists exchanged their works for new ones, giving library patrons and staff a new view. Mary Rush exchanged her three paintings for three new ones. Sue Moning added a photography piece. Sally Reeves changed one painting out for a new one. One piece has already sold; Zoe Reeves-Conway previously exchanged her sold piece for a new one. All are members of the new Camp Verde…
By John Martinez Sedona, AZ – I, like everyone else, think the Most Critical Issue Facing Sedona is the management of Traffic. As previously stated, Maricopa/Pinal Counties are the second fasting growing counties in the United States, and those residents will be coming to our city to see the beauty of what our town has to offer. Whoever the Civil Engineer was when the city was planned, did a pretty poor job of deciding how to get from one end of the city to the other side with only one road (North and South). We also must realize that we…