Christopher Plummer and Vera Farmiga star in film at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (August 26, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of “Boundaries” on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Boundaries” features an award-winning, all-star ensemble cast, including Christopher Plummer, Vera Farmiga, Christopher Lloyd, Kristen Schaal and Bobby Cannavale. Laura (Oscar-nominee Vera Farmiga) is a single mother living in Seattle, who has a constant need to put others and animals before her. When her estranged, criminally-minded father Jack (Academy Award-winner Christopher Plummer) is kicked…
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Sedona AZ (August 26, 2021) – Emerson Theater Collaborative would like to thank the City of Sedona and Arizona Humanities for recent grant awards. The City of Sedona awarded ETC with $20,000 for our 2021-22 season. Arizona Humanities has contributed $5,000 toward our upcoming production of Raging Skillet this October. It is ETC’s mission is to serve youth, under-represented communities and artists with an emphasis on diversity, by producing innovative and thought-provoking theater.
Enrollment Now Open Sedona AZ (August 26, 2021) – Healthy World Sedona (HWS), a Sedona, AZ non-profit, announced that reservations are underway for the next cycle of its program to help participants prevent and reverse chronic diseases that plague so many U.S. citizens. The Healthy World Vitality Plan (HWVP) is based around a simple concept of small groups where members learn together and support each other in making lifestyle changes that promote a vital, active life. Clear and compelling scientific research shows that 80% or more of chronic diseases are preventable and, where they already exist, symptoms can be reduced or…
Sedona AZ (August 26, 2021) – The city of Sedona and Yavapai County will host a free household hazardous waste and electronics collection day on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Sedona City Hall complex. This event is for residents of Sedona and unincorporated Yavapai County. Please be prepared to show a driver’s license and one utility bill as proof of residence.
By Ted Grussing… shadows and reflections … somewhat the same and both are beautiful and enhance the image. The top photograph was taken down at Lake Pleasant and I caught this great blue heron taking off from a large boulder in the lake with the sun behind him and caught the fleeting shadow of his feet on the rock as he took to the sky.
Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche stars in new drama at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 24, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed drama “Who You Think I Am” showing Sept. 4-9 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche balances cunning and vulnerability in this romantic cyber-drama turned psychological thriller from writer-director Safy Nebbou.
As part of its philanthropic efforts Sound Bites Grill in Sedona is holding its WineFest 2021 Opening Night Party Fundraiser for the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, on Friday, September 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.It’s a wonderful fundraising affair preceding the City of Sedona’s 12th Annual Winefest on Saturday and Sunday at the Sedona Posse Grounds Park.Proceeds will not only be used to support the consortium but also students now studying the art of wine production at Yavapai Community College.Not only will you be enjoying a great night but doing it for a great cause as well..It will be a…
By Ted Grussing… sharing the planet with the likes of these two creatures has to bring a smile and happiness into our lives. Without any thoughts of the silliness that humans concern themselves with, these fabulous creatures go about their daily lives accomplishing what they must, to survive and make it through each day.
John Boyega, Olivia Cooke and Bill Skarsgard star in new drama at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 24, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed drama “Naked Singularity” showing Sept. 3-9 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Naked Singularity” features a stellar ensemble cast, including John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgard, Ed Skrein, Linda Lavin and Tim Blake Nelson. The film is based on the 2008 novel, “A Naked Singularity” by Sergio De La Pava.
Improper off-road vehicle use can trigger crashes, roadside damagePhoenix AZ (August 24, 2021) – While all-terrain vehicles are a popular way to explore off-road areas, the Arizona Department of Transportation reminds ATV riders it is illegal and unsafe to drive these vehicles along state roadways.The shoulders of state highways are only to be used only for emergencies, not for joyrides.
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot last Friday when a friend and I went down to Lake Pleasant to go hunt for what ever wildlife we could find. As always there were a lot of donkeys all around the lake and some, like this gal, were taking sunbaths on the very sandy beaches … she had just awoken from a nap and this rather silly grin on her face … a look of pure joy and “I’m alive” outlook on life.
Trailblazing dance pioneer Alvin Ailey featured in documentary at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 23, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Ailey” on Monday, Aug. 30 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Alvin Ailey was a trailblazing pioneer who found salvation through dance. “Ailey” traces the full contours of this brilliant and enigmatic man whose search for the truth in movement resulted in enduring choreography that centers on the Black American experience with grace, strength, and unparalleled beauty.
Yavapai County AZ (August 23, 2021) – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization that focuses on stopping youth drug use before it starts, is offering virtual parenting classes to parents, caregivers, community members that work with youth.Parenting the Love and Logic Way® is a 6-week parenting education program designed to give parents tools to help during the challenging times of parenting. This program is based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching philosophy called Love and Logic.
Sedona AZ (August 23, 2021) – How do our food choices impact our Verde Valley food System? The public is invited to participate in the online OLLI community conversation on Wednesday, August 25th, from 10 to 11:30 am.Our world food system interacts with our economic prosperity, natural environment, and community health in ways that are helpful or destructive. What policies do we support in achieving more prosperity for our food producers, reducing environmental damage, and improving the public health of our communities?
Sedona AZ (August 23, 2021) – Yavapai County is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan to cover the next 10 years. This critical document will guide the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as County Supervisors as they consider development proposals over the next decade. To take this important survey CLICK ON THIS LINK