Julie Walters, Jessie Buckley and Sophie Okonedo star in acclaimed new film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 26, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed new film “Wild Rose” Aug. 2-7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Jessie Buckley delivers an unforgettable, star-making performance as Rose-Lynn Harlan, a rebellious country singer who dreams of trading the working-class streets of Glasgow for the Grand Ole Opry of Nashville.
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Sedona AZ (July 26, 2019) – The city of Sedona has posted an audit of the Development Impact fee program for the fiscal years 2017 and 2018.The biennial audit is required under Arizona Revised Statute §9-463.05. The purpose of the review was to determine whether the city utilizes funds collected through its Police, Roadway, Storm Drainage, General Government and Parks and Recreation development impact fee program for the funding of public improvements as outlined in the city’s Development Impact Fee Ordinance 2014-09.
By Cheryl L. YeattsManager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (July 26, 2019) – My dream of visiting Africa became a reality when my husband and I recently traveled to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Since coming home, I cannot stop thinking about our adventure. I keep the memories alive by reading books about these special places. In this article, I’ll share some of my current favorites.I discovered an author named Tony Park at a bookstore in Johannesburg. Even though he is Australian, Park researches and writes his novels while on location in Africa. Most of his books are mysteries/thrillers…
Rimrock AZ (July 25, 2019) – On July 24, 2019, 38-year-old James Nicholson from Rimrock threatened and falsely reported a bomb device to several individuals in the 3200 block of E Beaver Creek Road, Rimrock. Deputies learned that Nicholson arrived early in the morning, around 5 AM, at the Dollar Store on Beaver Creek Road and told an employee, “Don’t go around the back of the building, there is a bomb.” The employee was concerned about Nicholson’s suspicious behavior and comment and reported the actions to other employees at the time. They checked the area but could not find any evidence…
By Ted Grussing… one of the finest opals I have ever seen look like? I took some photos of it today and also got about five hours work in on it and I’m very pleased the way it is coming along. I’ve had a number of requests to see the stone and its progress as I work it, and it seems like a good idea to me too, so here goes … The opal is from the Bonanza Mine in the Virgin Valley area of Nevada. It is about 30 miles southwest of Denio in Humboldt County. Here is a…
Tony Award-winning musical from London’s West End debuts on the big screenSedona AZ (July 25, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the lavish Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots” from London’s West End Aug. 2-7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.With songs by Grammy and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, this dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting award-winning musical celebrates a joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit, as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton…
By Rachel Murdoch, ManagerParks and Recreation DepartmentSedona AZ (July 25, 2019) – Warm evenings are just one great reason to step outside and enjoy quality events and programs offered by the Sedona Parks and Recreation Department. The Sedona Community Pool eases into the 2019 fall schedule beginning Aug. 5 and will be available for lap swim, open swim and water aerobics through the end of October. Heated to a comfortable 83 degrees, the pool offers eight lap lanes, both deep and shallow water for play, a water slide, lounge chairs on deck, and locker room facilities with showers.
From Oct. 12-13, Sedona’s oldest and largest premier arts event will feature nationally acclaimed artists and activities for the whole family.Sedona AZ (July 25, 2019) – Held against the backdrop of Sedona’s breathtaking red rock vistas, the Sedona Arts Festival will present its 29thannual fine art festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. Attracting artists from across the country, this renowned festival will showcase a diverse line-up of over 100 juried artists, as well as live music, food and art fun for the kids. The Sedona Arts Festival is held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock…
By Dan BerryYavapai County Sheriff’s Air Group – YCSAGPrescott AZ (July 25, 2019) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Air Group, YCSAG, is a branch of the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue operation and performs search and rescue missions, law enforcement surveillance support and smoke patrol spotting wildfires in the county. YCSAG members use their own private aircraft in supporting these efforts. The group had diminished in size since the late 1990’s due to a number of factors including an over-all decrease in General Aviation participation. General Aviation, however, has seen a resurgence in recent years and along with a membership recruiting…
Sedona AZ (July 25, 2019) – The Sedona Sustainable Tourism Plan, a community response to the challenges of increased tourism spearheaded by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, received the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Arizona Cultural and Historic Preservation Tuesday night at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Tucson.
By Ted Grussing… with all of the smoke, haze and clouds the sky had a rather ominous quality this morning. This is a shot I took of the Museum fire this morning; they have a TFR (temporary flight restriction) over the fire from ground to 13,000’ due to the many aircraft, and helicopters they have in to fight the blaze. I took this shot from 14,865’ which was well above the restricted airspace. Currently the fire is around 1,000 acres and is about 10% contained.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for special one night eventSedona AZ (July 24, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night only world premiere of the Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Come one, come all! Join Dead Heads in your neighborhood — and around the world — when Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment celebrate the 9th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies. This can’t-miss event — the first to…
By Ted Grussing… on my way down to Phoenix this morning I was reminded of a quote of Max Ehrmann’s that I frequently use … “The green of all the fields is mine …” and as I looked at the beauty of the landscape on both sides of the freeway it just created a warm fuzzy feeling because it is so true … I may not own it, but as I pass through, it is mine to gaze at and appreciate the beauty of everything around me as I traveled through hundreds of thousands of acres of incredible landscape on…
Award-winner from recent film festival returns for one-night event at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 23, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona return and encore of the award-winning “The Serengeti Rules” on Wednesday, July 31 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. that day.“The Serengeti Rules” debuted to sold out shows and rave audience reviews at the recent Sedona International Film Festival — where it won the Audience Choice Award for Best Environmental Film — and is returning to Sedona by popular demand.
Clarkdale AZ (July 23, 2019) – First Friday – In Their Own Words living history presentation, sponsored by the Clarkdale Historical Society, will feature “Barbara DeVault and her five daughters Tamra, Valli, Debra, Terri and Lisa sharing their memories and stories of growing up in Clarkdale on Friday, August 2, at 10:00am in the Historic Clark Memorial Clubhouse Mens’ Lounge in historic downtown Clarkdale.