Author: Tommy Acosta

Presentation on Sedona’s GeologySedona AZ (September 30, 2019) – Friends of the Forest’s 2019/2020 First Friday lecture series kicks off on October 4 at 11 a.m. with a geology talk by Friends member Barry Mallis.  The event will take place at the Forest Service Visitor Center located south of the Village of Oak Creek on Hwy 179. Mallis’ talk is titled “Fresh Eyes on an Ancient Landscape: Sedona Paleogeology”.  This will be a photographic tour of the Sedona landscape, with Mallis examining the forces which have shaped our red rocks, and explaining how the geology of our region fits into…

Jerome AZ (September 30, 2019) – Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes and Art Glass in Jerome is the biggest brick and mortar shop in the country for the number of scopes on display. October,17-20th.  Nellie Bly is set to sponsor the next significant scope event entitled Kaleidoscope Weekend 2019. In keeping with historic events, the theme for the weekend will be Woodstock commemorating the 50th anniversary of the summer of love event. There will be plenty of workshops during the Festival with small classes ranging from 4 to 8 hours. Master artists will be in the mile high town to participate in…

Have an awesome experience for an awesome causeSedona AZ (September 30, 2019) – Sedona Police Officer Jackie McQuaid invites Sedona-area residents of all ages to join her as she rappels 26 stories down the side of the CityScape building in downtown Phoenix on  Dec. 7.McQuaid is looking for 15 or more companions to fundraise their way onto the Sedona Red Rock Rockers rappel team as it goes Over The Edge for Special Olympics. The team raised $10,000 for last year’s event and has set a goal this year of at least $15,000. Each team member must raise $1,000 to go Over the Edge…

By Ted Grussing… one of my true delights in life is watching the precision aerobatic teams of the military performing their tight formation maneuvers where they fly within three feet of each other. Then I go out and shoot creatures in nature and they fly formations of mere inches routinely, day in and day out with no special training … it is simply how they do things. So it was this afternoon when I got this shot of a pair of Canada Geese flying by me. Did they really want to fly at this time? Probably not, but as I…

Sedona AZ (September 10, 2019) – Standing in awe and surrounded by beauty is the general feeling for those who wander into the Village Gallery of Local Artists.  This gallery is a “treasure find” for those who are looking for something unique. Celebrating a 10-year anniversary this October, the gallery has over 40 local artists in residence.  The 10-year anniversary will be observed during the October 4th First Friday event by offering 10% off everything in the gallery between 5 and 8pm. Currently the gallery features local artists who create in over 15 different mediums including mosaics, designer fashions, wood, jewelry,…

Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 27, 2019) – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “Fleabag” showing in Sedona on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre.See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series “Fleabag”, broadcast to cinemas from London’s West End.

Prescott AZ (September 27, 2019) – How much is the quantity of water in our aquifer decreasing, how does the decline impact our water future, and what steps can Prescott and its neighbors take to reduce the increasing rate of depletion?These critical questions will be explored at a presentation by the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation building, 882 Sunset Ave. in Prescott.

State, local, federal partnership bringing improved safety, reduced congestion to critical highway north of PhoenixPhoenix AZ (September 27, 2019) – Governor Doug Ducey today announced significant improvements to Interstate 17 north of Phoenix. The governor was joined by the directors of the Arizona Department of Transportation, Arizona Department of Public Safety and Arizona Office of Tourism along with business leaders, local elected officials and transportation stakeholders. The announced improvements are the result of joint efforts from a state, local and federal partnership, including $130 million proposed in Governor Ducey’s executive budget and included in the fiscal year 2020 budget signed…

Sedona AZ (September 27, 2019) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, October 7th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters. There is no charge for this demonstration.

Sedona AZ (September 27, 2019) – Many of us have either worked in a position or hired someone into a position where the last line of the job description, and sometimes in fine print, states “…and all other duties as assigned.”  The seven Sedona City Council positions are no exception. I suspect that many of our citizens are familiar with much of what being a member of the Sedona City Council entails. Routine work includes: preparation and participating in city council meetings, meetings with individual/groups of constituents, meeting with city staff, and researching upcoming and potential policy decisions. The good…

By Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (September 27, 2019) – In late 2016, President Barack Obama designated 1.35 million acres of undeveloped public lands in southeastern Utah as Bears Ears National Monument.  On December 4, 2017, President Donald Trump shrank the monument by 85 percent, an action that was immediately challenged in lawsuits that could take years to resolve.To learn more about this national debate over the future of public lands, join Rebecca  Robinson and Stephen Strom as they share stories and photographs from their book “Voices from Bears Ears:  Seeking Common Ground on Sacred Land.” The…

By Ted GrussingI got into Terre Haute early afternoon, met up with my friend Guille and spent the rest of the day doing everything Max. A tour of the not yet opened museum in the original Ehrmann factory which is fabulous and then a couple of quick shots with Max at 7th and Wabash … would have gotten more than a couple of shots, but the clouds opened up and a downpour was underway. Maybe a couple of quick shots in the morning before I leave for Madison, Wisconsin. Will be visiting my friends the Burman’s before heading up to the…

Award-winning documentary about media firebrand Molly Ivins debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 26, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning and acclaimed documentary “Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins” Oct. 6-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins” tells the story of media firebrand Molly Ivins. Often compared to Mark Twain, Ivins was six feet of Texas trouble who, despite her Houston pedigree, took on Good Old Boy corruption wherever she found it.

Sedona AZ (September 26, 2019) – Red Rose Inspiration For Animals is a local 501c3 nonprofit that supports animal welfare and has been promoting Art Shows in West Sedona since 2009.  The Art Shows help the non-profit generate revenue for the various long term existing animal related programs, future rehabilitation center as well as potential veterinary spay and neuter clinic. In 2014 the vision for the Red Rose Thriftique a unique thrift store and artist boutique originated from the art shows.    Wanting to provide an upscale, unique, quality, inexpensive, one of a kind shopping experience for visitors as well as locals…

Sedona AZ (September 26, 2019) – It is that time of year again to have the opportunity to purchase handwoven, handmade fiber art made by members of the Verde Valley Weavers & Spinners Guild who are presenting their 5th annual “Fabulous Fiber Sale 2019” this October. A wide variety of one-of-a-kind fiber art creations will be offered in the sale. The sale will be at the Sedona United Methodist Church located at 110 Indian Cliffs Rd. and Highway 179. The “Fabulous Fiber Sale 2019” will open October 3 at 10:00 a.m. and run through October 5th. The hours are 10:00 a.m.…