Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum opened on October 18, 1998, becoming the first and only institution documenting the history of the unique Sedona community. In the 25 years since then the Museum has become a vital element of Sedona’s vibrant arts and culture scene, having hosted countless visitors, thousands of school children, curated dozens of exhibits, and organized hundreds of special events and programs. On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, the Sedona Heritage Museum will host the third of its quarterly Community Days in celebration of its 25th Anniversary. Visitors who live in Sedona and the Verde Valley will be…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “To Catch a Thief” on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “To Catch a Thief” is the second film in a month-long tribute to Alfred Hitchcock with a special “Hitchcock-tober” series in October. “To Catch a Thief” features an all-star ensemble cast including Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis and John Williams. The film won the Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and was nominated for two other Oscars: Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. Notorious cat burglar John Robie…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Rear Window” on Monday, Oct. 9 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “Rear Window” is the first film in a month-long tribute to Alfred Hitchcock with a special “Hitchcock-tober” series in October. “Rear Window” features an all-star ensemble cast including James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter and Raymond Burr. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Director (Hitchcock), Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Sound. Professional photographer L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies (James Stewart) breaks his leg while getting an action…
…this will be the only email for the week …quietly enjoying my stay at Stanford Medical Center and hope to be back in Arizona By the end of the week … then back for the second surgery in a few weeks. All is well …. please hold emails. The show at the Mary Fisher will be on October 21st at 4Pm …hope to see you there. Smiling, Ted Now the great green earth has turned to gold; and the fruit is gathered, and the grain is garnered. So may we in the autumn of life, mellowed by experience, grow rich in…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” showing Oct. 6-12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert and Lambert Wilson. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” is the enchanting tale of a seemingly ordinary British housekeeper in 1950s London whose dream to own a couture Christian Dior gown takes her on an extraordinary adventure to Paris. After she works, starves, and gambles…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Orca” showing Oct. 6-11 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Her life. Her freedom. The Iranian drama “Orca” follows Elham, a young divorced Iranian woman seeking to find herself after a near-fatal attack by her husband. Elham finds salvation in the water, becoming a formidable endurance swimmer. In the fight of her life, Elham faces political, religious and personal obstacles in search of her goal: the Guinness record for the longest distance swim with her hands tied. “Orca” features a stand-out performance from acclaimed…
Watching the latest debate from end to end once again it appears that the future of the GOP rests upon the shoulders of Vivek Ramasamy. Not sure exactly why but he simply outshines the pack. He has fresh energy and is light on his feet. He’s smart, confident and slick. He has snap. Crackle and Pop. He is young. A successful businessman and fearless. He is like a young Trump apprentice, full of vim and vigor and ready to rumble. Everyone else on the debate stage appeared dull, cranky or lifeless. Halley looked like she was suffering from a terminal…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Storms of Jeremy Thomas” showing Oct. 6-11 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Theatres. Jeremy Thomas — the Oscar-winning producer of films like “EO” and “The Last Emperor” — is joined by award-winning documentarian Mark Cousins on his annual pilgrimage to the Cannes Film Festival, to give an intimate glimpse into the life of the legendary icon behind some of the most acclaimed and controversial films of all time. Featuring insights into a life lived just off-frame, the film bridges the…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Curiosity is underrated, and seemingly, mostly a lost art for a lot of folks these days. It’s ever so much easier to slip into a defensive pose, or that of attack. What is it that feels threatened? Why do we feel the need to lash out with our body language, our tongues, or our fists? Until we figure it out collectively we will continue to see politicians and statesmen on opposing sides of a widening gap, families torn asunder, and friends becoming ex-friends. Everywhere we look that is the case. It is impossible to miss. Until…
… a close look at this ferocious raptor sure gives you that feeling, and if you come to my new show on October 21st, 4PM at the Mary Fisher Theater in West Sedona, you will see why you should be concerned! Ospreys like this fearsome creature have remarkable talents! Below is a photo of a juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron that was escaping the sun and the heat at the lake yesterday … perched on a rock in a cave on the eastern shore of Castle Hot Springs Bay. I apologize for being tardy in replying to your emails ……
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Verde Valley Sanctuary to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Hide” on Friday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Both the Sedona Film Festival and Verde Valley Sanctuary are celebrating their 30th anniversaries this year and are proud to come together for this special premiere that will benefit the work of the Sanctuary and in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The writer/producer of “Hide”, Ben Samuels, and the star of the film Nadine Malouf, will be in Sedona to host the screening…
Prescott News – Each year, attendees of the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour report that one of the most intriguing aspects is the opportunity to observe artists as they actively demonstrate their craft. This experience allows attendees to learn about the materials, techniques and processes used in creating a work of art, while forging a personal connection with the artists. More than 60 juried artists participating in the Tour will appear across 45 private studios, with over 35 additional artists appearing at five Art Centers. These Art Centers – the Mountain Artists Guild, Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts, ‘Tis…
Sedona News – Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Deconstructing The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour” on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This popular 9-show series — featuring composer/producer and The Beatles historian Scott Freiman — is returning to Sedona in September in preparation for Freiman coming in person in early October to present three brand new Deconstructing The Beatles programs LIVE at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Deconstructing The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour” explores the music written for the Magical Mystery Tour TV show, as well as the additional songs that…
Sedona, AZ — For those who haven’t heard, Dan Willets passed. He was an integral member of the Sedona Marine Corps League, Det. #1237, where his dedication to the well being and recognition of all Veterans set a watermark for selfless service. While writing my condolences to Dan’s wife, Karen, I came across this special 10 minute YouTube video of the 2013 Inaugural Dedication of the Sedona Military Service Park. The year 2023 is the Sedona Military Service Park’s 10th Year Anniversary! Always fun to reminisce about this very special day 10 years ago. Here is the video! We thank Jack…
… and it was a terrific outing this morning! We found the Roseate Spoonbill that has previously been sighted on the lake … Audubon has an excellent article explaining the reason for sightings so far from their normal range. The photo of the Roseate Spoonbill is below. A female King Fisher decided to play with us for a while this morning and gave us about fifteen minutes of her time as she searched for food … perched and in flight and as close as we have ever been to these birds. We also got the usual suspects, great egrets, great blue herons,…