Sedona AZ (October 31, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veterans Day tribute will be on Monday, November 11 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Museum. All veterans of all U.S. service branches, active military, family and friends, and residents who want to show their appreciation to those who have served, and are now serving, are invited to be guests of the Museum at Sedona’s annual memorial and program of appreciation.This year’s program will pay special tribute to women in the military. Emcee Shondra Jepperson with assistance from Tom Jepperson, will provide music along with the Dynamite Divas who will…
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A Dazzling Celebration of Life and Remembrance Sedona AZ (October 31, 2019) – It’s that time of the season when Sedona’s Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village pulls out all the stops to celebrate Mexico’s most time-honored tradition, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Set your calendar for Saturday, November 2nd from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and prepare yourself for an event like no other! In preparation for Saturday’s Day of the Dead, you’ll want to head to Tlaquepaque to participate in a heart warming celebration of life and remembrance, the Marigold Mural Project. From Wednesday, October 30th…
Clarkdale AZ (October 31, 2019) – The Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus Library is hosting a variety of events in November.Artwork by local artists. Beginning October 31 through the end of November the library will feature watercolor paintings by talented local artists. Discussions about the book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Yavapai College welcomes the public to read along with us in the “Riders Read” program. The current selection is the fascinating book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Topics explored in the book range from race, class, gender, medical ethics, healthcare access and its’ profits.
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot of a Grackle a couple of days ago down at the ponds. He was perched on one of the iron crossbars of a dock in a pond and checking for food in the vicinity. I didn’t see it until I uploaded the photo, but there is a spider web between the cross bars upper right portion of the intersection and to the right of the grackles tail feathers. Operating within the limits of the camera, the 90D is an absolutely fantastic camera.
Award-winning documentary featured In one-night-only special debut eventSedona AZ (October 30, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special Northern Arizona premiere of “#Female Pleasure” on Friday, Nov. 8. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Five cultures. Five women. One story.Barbara Miller’s feature documentary “#Female Pleasure” portrays five courageous, smart and self-determined women, breaking the silence imposed by their archaic-patriarch societies and religious communities.
Sedona AZ (October 30, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a history presentation and pottery sale on the topic of Mata Ortiz pottery and Zapotec weaving on Saturday, November 9, at 11:00 a.m.John Bezy, geologist and co-author of “The Artistry and History of Mata Ortiz,” has worked with the potters of Mata Ortiz for 30 years. He will offer a presentation on the history, inspiration, and appreciation of this unique regional art form. Before and after his talk, both potters and weavers will be available to discuss their art.
Flagstaff AZ (October 30, 2019) – People wanting to collect live trees, known as wildings, from the Coconino National Forest may purchase wilding permits starting today through Nov. 30. There are typically two wildings permit seasons—one in the fall and another in the spring, with each season lasting for approximately one month while the plants are dormant.Permits are available for evergreen trees across the Flagstaff and Mogollon Rim ranger districts, which includes Douglas fir, white fir, Ponderosa pine, pinyon pine, and juniper. Oak is available, but only on the Flagstaff Ranger District. Due to the severe decline of aspen stands…
Camp Verde AZ (October 30, 2019) – Come to Camp Verde Community Library at 1:00pm on Friday, November 15th for a multi-media, Wild West journey Back to the Beginning of Grand Canyon tourism. Hear stories and songs about one family’s long legacy of Arizona history from the descendants of early, desert trailblazers.Fifth generation Arizona native and singer songwriter, Meagan Gipson, and her mom, author Debbie Gipson, in a live performance show. Featuring songs from Meagan’s album paired with readings from Debbie’s book, along with vintage staging and a historic slide show all based on their ancestors.
By Ted Grussing… ordinarily you will see ducks and other winged creatures come in for beautiful landings even in crowded conditions. Were the pilot in this photo human we would likely consider her to be under the influence, lock her up and strip her of her pilots license. Such is not the case in the kingdom of waterfowl and after this hen mallard slid over the back of the duck under her, she splashed in with her webbed feet acting like water skis’ as she braked and settled into the golden water ahead of her. This is the first time…
Sugar & the Mint – Bluegrass Band Extraordinaire at OTCACottonwood AZ (October 29, 2019) – The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a special Encore Evening with Sugar and the Mint in Concert at the Old Town Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 9th at 7:00 PM. Sugar and the Mint swept the 44th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival in June 2017, and played the main stage at Telluride this past year. The Arizona group has since toured coast-to-coast and recorded three albums: Take Me With You (2019), Just Past Midnight (2018) and Grape Flavored (2017).…
Pursuit and DUI investigation leads to the arrest of 2 Suspects Sedona AZ (October 29, 2019) – On October 23, 2019, around 8 AM, a YCSO deputy was heading to the Village of Oak Creek area on Highway 179 about 2 miles from I17, when a white Range Rover drove in the lane occupied by deputy’s marked unit and two other cars. The Range Rover nearly caused a head on collision with the oncoming vehicles. It appeared the driver was trying to pass and this action caused the drivers of all 3 vehicles to slam on their brakes to avoid…
Cottonwood AZ (October 29, 2019) – The Verde Valley Humane Society (VVHS) announces the appointment of Alice Klies to its Board of Directors.“We are pleased to welcome Alice Klies to the VVHS Board of directors,” said Victoria Bresnan, Board President. “VVHS’s mission is to humanely provide for and protect unwanted, lost and abused animals; and to promote animal welfare through its policies and presence in the community. The Verde Valley Humane Society provides compassionate care to unwanted, lost, and abused animals and promotes animal protection and welfare.”
20 years of fundraising begins to make a differenceCamp Verde AZ (October 29, 2019) – The Town of Camp Verde pauses today to give itself an extremely well-deserved pat on the back. Perhaps several. Twenty years ago, Dorothy Wood, Sharon Massey, Pat Hjalmarson, and Vada Lavato joined forces to pull together community leaders and educators for a special project. Their vision? To inspire us to step up to the challenge of creating a $500,000 investment fund as a permanent funding source for our Camp Verde Community Library. And step up Camp Verde did!
By Ted Grussing… of beauty are everywhere and at all times of year, but for me the fall season tops the other seasons of the year. The natural world is shutting down in preparation of yet another winter season replete with snow and cold weather. Critters are preparing too with some of them getting ready for a long winter sleep, others are migrating to warmer climates and others are getting ready for the possibility of a tough winter and limited food supplies. The earth is doing its wobble and the northern hemisphere is getting less and less sunshine every day…
Clarkdale AZ (October 28, 2019) – Authors write! Readers read! AUTHOR JOURNEYS: Meet and Greet an Author brings together authors and readers at the Clarkdale Historical Society Museum for an informal casual ‘drop-in’ event featuring author chats, book discussions and book signings for literature that pertains to Clarkdale and the surrounding Verde Valley. Bring your own book, listed below, to be signed or purchase the books from the CHSM Store during each event. Get a jump on your holiday shopping by supporting a local independent museum store where interesting books on many subjects for children and adults make perfect gifts.