Clarkdale AZ (April 15, 2019) – Springtime getting you frisky? Come and meet new people while getting a really fun work out at the Clarkdale Contra Dance, Saturday April 20th at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse (auditorium,) 19 N. 9th St. at 9th and Main in downtown Clarkdale. Newcomers should be sure to arrive by 6:30 for the half hour lesson, then dance from 7:00-10:00 PM.Our live band is Just Desserts from Flagstaff, with calling by Kari Usher. If you can walk, you can contra! No experience or partner is necessary.
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Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for Monty Python eventSedona AZ (April 14, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night only 40th Anniversary screening of Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” on Tuesday, April 23 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Returning to cinemas for its 40th Anniversary — in glorious standard definition and mono-sound — Monty Python delivers a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and Hollywood’s depiction of all things biblical with their 1979 feature film “Life of Brian”.
Sedona AZ (April 14, 2019) – Janeen Trevillyan, Historian for the Sedona Historical Society (SHS), was honored by the Arizona Historical Society (AHS) during their Al Merito Award Luncheon at the Arizona History Convention in Prescott on April 19.The Al Merito Award is given annually to an individual who has made a valuable contribution to the preservation, understanding and awareness of Arizona and its history.
Cottonwood AZ (April 14, 2019) – In a new study on the economic impact of water related outdoor recreation released by Audubon Arizona this week, 545,000 Arizona residents participating in water related outdoor recreation in Yavapai and Coconino counties create an annual economic impact of $3 billion.Locally, the report found that 216,000 Arizona residents participate in outdoor recreation along water in Yavapai County, creating an annual economic impact of $1 billion and generating 9,400 jobs. In Coconino County, 329,000 Arizona residents participate in outdoor recreation along water creating an annual economic impact of $2 billion and generating 17,000 jobs. Top…
Flagstaff AZ (April 14, 2019) – People wanting to collect live trees, known as wildings, from the Coconino National Forest may buy their permits beginning Monday (April 15) and collect the trees until May 10.There are typically two wildings permit seasons; one in the spring and another in the fall, while the plants are dormant.
Sedona AZ (April 14, 2019) – Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms in the world from Rowe Fine Art Gallery! May holds a special place in the hearts of gallery owners Ken and Monica Rowe, not only because of Mom but because it’s the month when nature seems to be bursting with beauty: baby animals, wildflowers and abundant sunshine. Award-winning bronze wildlife sculptor Ken Rowe credits his mom, an amateur painter, for his love of art. As a gallery of wildlife and landscape artists, Rowe Fine Art pays tribute to both Mom and Mother Nature this month with Mother…
Transcendent Sufi Trance Grooves with Didge and DrumsCottonwood AZ (April 12, 2019) – Baraka Moon presents an ecstatic and rhythmic evening of world music on Saturday, April 20th at Old Town Center for the Arts. This popular San Francisco band stops in Old Town for one-night only, and has dedicated this concert to honor and celebrate Earth Day. The concert begins at 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:15 pm.Baraka Moon is known for taking musical elements of the Sufi Qawaali tradition, blended with a twist of Bhangra and driving Aboriginal funk to deliver pulsing, soulful and spiritually charged music…
Story of rebellion, hope, revival and the “weed-growing nun” debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 12, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new documentary “Breaking Habits” April 19-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.In the town of Merced, California, a commune of activist nuns run an illegal cannabis farm. They use it to make medicine for everything from epilepsy to cancer, fighting against the authorities, the sheriff and local cartels. This is the story of Sister Kate, the Weed-Growing Nun.
Sedona AZ (April 12, 2019) – The Humane Society of Sedona (HSS) has been selling Yavapai County Dog Licenses as a courtesy for several years. Yavapai County notified HSS that they are trying to transition all of their license sales to their website.
By Marty Macurak, Communications Manager Sedona AZ (April 12, 2019) – After careful study and planning, and many surveys, open houses, public meetings and council meetings over the course of more than two years, the city is ready to begin construction on a major Sedona in Motion transportation project: Uptown roadway improvements.Sedona residents have repeatedly told us that improving traffic is their highest priority and we are excited to begin this important work. Our contractor, Eagle Mountain Construction of Flagstaff, will break ground after Memorial Day and anticipates completing work before spring 2020.
By John Tamiazzo, PhD (April 12, 2019)I met Elizabeth Kubler Ross in 1986. She was without a doubt one of the most amazing women I have ever had the pleasure to befriend. Elizabeth was such a popular teacher and workshop leader because she gave so much to her audience. Her heart was open, her mind was clear, and her passion for her work poured out of her, touching everyone she met. I spent dozens of hours with her, talking about her life and my life and sharing stories from our respective work in psychiatric hospitals.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (April 12, 2019) – Along with libraries and organizations across the country, Sedona Public Library is celebrating National Volunteer Week, April 7 – 13. It’s fitting that this week is also National Library Week, an opportunity for libraries of all types to raise awareness of their value and impact in the communities they serve.The friendships made by volunteering are priceless and the benefits that volunteers bring to our Library are enormous. We are truly grateful for the nearly 17,000 hours of volunteer service given by 146 volunteers last year. We will honor them and…
By Ted Grussing… a quiet end to the week whilst the winds blow fiercely … tulips bringing beauty and peace. A good image to start or end the day … be still my soul.
Sedona AZ (April 11, 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. Red Rose helps pet owners spay and neuter animal companions for free, provides emergency medical services for homeless felines and canines and often assists pet owners on a fixed income to get their animal the veterinary care they desperately need.…
Elizabeth McGovern, Haley Lu Richardson and Blythe Danner star in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 11, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the crowd sensation “The Chaperone” April 19-24 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.From the creator of “Downton Abbey” comes the crowd-pleaser “The Chaperone” starring Elizabeth McGovern, Haley Lu Richardson, Victoria Hill and Blythe Danner. It debuted to rave audience reviews at the recent Sedona International Film Festival and is returning to Sedona by popular demand.