By Ted Grussing… it doesn’t seem all that long ago when I began teaching 7th and 8th graders photography and learned that most of them did not have a camera. I am not certain how others teach photography to those without a camera, but I have no idea, so I put out a call to all of you on my email list asking for donations of cameras that you no longer use. The response was overwhelming and I received more than 80 cameras and everyone in mine and Brian’ classes had a camera. Brian teaches video and I teach still photography. Wow,…
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Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for special cinematic eventSedona AZ (May 13, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night premiere of “Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock ‘n’ Roll” on Wednesday, May 22 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock ‘n’ Roll” tells the story of the long troubled town of Asbury Park, and how the power of music can unite a divided community.
Jerome AZ (May 13, 2019) – The Jerome Chamber of Commerce is ready for its yearly exploration of the back streets of this historic mining town with the 54th Annual Home and Building Tour. Save the dates of May 18 – 19, 2019 for a look at some totally renovated gems in the mile-high town.The tour will include a look at The Reber House, built in 1917. Dr Louis Reber built this home to please his bride and even measured the waist to floor length to be sure the kitchen sink would fit her exactly right. Dr. Reber was Chief Geologist for…
Clarkdale AZ (May 13, 2019) – Commencement signaled the completion of one life-changing journey and the start of something new for more than 110 degree and certificate-earners sharing the Commencement spotlight Friday evening at the Yavapai College Verde Valley campus.The ceremony’s keynote speaker, Cottonwood Mayor Tim Elinski, extolled the 2019 YC graduating class for helping create a vibrant community and strengthening the local economy. And, while he encouraged graduates to stay and build their lives in the Verde Valley, he urged them not to scrimp on adventures. “Please have as many adventures as you possibly can, but do consider coming…
Sedona AZ (May 13, 2019) – Kristi Tate, Ian Dowdy, and Evelyn Casuga, leaders from The Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), will be the guests of honor at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Lunch and Learn, an enjoyable, informative, free weekly community event held Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., in room 34 of Yavapai College’s Sedona Center (on Cultural Park Place, across Rt. 89A from Red Rock High School). Bring your lunch and drink at 12:30 and meet these leaders of CFA who are committed to achieving The Arizona We Want, a set of priorities that express Arizonans’ highest aspirations for the future, discovered by the Gallup…
Sedona AZ (May 13, 2019) – Sound Bites Grill is pleased to welcome back to the music stage an exciting two nights of fabulous music with Jay Boy Adams and Zenobia, (Santa Fe) featuring Trixie Merkin (electric bass) and Josh English (drums). This exciting show is happening on Friday May 17th & Saturday May 18th from 7pm to 10pmJay Boy Adams has been busy preparing to record a new cd, producing other artists, and performing regularly. He has half of the songs picked for the new CD which will be out in 2020!
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatreSedona AZ (May 10, 2019) – Sedona International Film Festival continues the Great Art on Screen series with “Water Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and Light”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, May 21 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Great Art on Screen is a series of seven documentaries featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time.
Cottonwood AZ (May 10, 2019) – Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) responded to the report of a residential fire at the Verde Valley Manor. A resident reported that a heating pad had caught fire on her bed while she was sleeping. The resident was able to evacuate from the residence with minor injuries. Crews arrived and made entry to the residence, located and extinguished the fire.
Phoenix AZ (May 10, 2019) – Again this year, communities across the United States will come together during National Police Week—May 12-18—to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind.This year, the names of 371 officers killed in the line of duty are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These 371 officers include 158 officers who were killed during 2018, plus 213 officers who died in previous years but whose stories of sacrifice had been lost to…
Sedona AZ (May 10, 2019) – Do you have an interest in weaving, spinning, basket making, dyeing yarns or knitting? If so, come to Monday at the Museum at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, May 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild while they practice their art and share their love of fiber arts. Come to watch or bring your spinning wheel and yarns and join in the fun. They would be happy to answer any questions. There is no charge for this demonstration.
Sedona AZ (May 10, 2019) – The city of Sedona invites interested residents to apply to participate in a work group to explore the city’s expenditure limitation options in advance of the November 2020 election.As background, every Arizona city or town has a state-imposed expenditure limitation, or a cap on spending, unless voters approve a separate expenditure limitation. The most common options elected are Home Rule or a Permanent Base Adjustment (PBA).
Sedona AZ (May 10, 2019) – Whether you’re a dad or a grad – or you’re shopping for a dad or grad – Rowe Fine Art Gallery presents a show that’s just for you. Hooray for Dads and Grads happens Friday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday Gallery Tour. Come to Tlaquepaque’s destination gallery for a glass of wine and appetizers, and celebrate the favorite dads and grads in your life with the gift of fine art. Rowe Fine Art Gallery offers a range of items at various price points, making it easy…
By Anne Marie Mackler, Development DirectorSedona AZ (May 10, 2019) – Read Around Sedona 2019 continues in May with further exploration of this year’s theme: Historic Route 66. Please join us on May 19 for Route 66 Women: The Untold Story of the Mother Road, a film screening and discussion with documentary filmmaker Katrina Parks.Parks will show segments from her documentary film series that looks in depth at Arizona’s Route 66 legacy. In this ongoing project, Parks captures the oral histories of the women who worked and lived along Route 66. Through their eyes and experiences, we learn stories of women who…
By Ted Grussing… here is one of the shots I got yesterday with young and very tiny quail taking to flight. They were about 100’ from me and so it was tough to grab the focus and also to have them show up in the image. This image is about 30% of the raw file. They are crossing the cart path down towards the 10th green and heading into the arroyo. This was one of those, “let me see if I can get it”, kind of shots and it just happened that I really got it. It is the first time…
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production from Moscow at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 9, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, May 19 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Carmen Suite / Petruska” — a brand new production — from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 3:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Sedona audiences get to see the production the same day it premieres in Moscow!