By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(October 8, 2018)The truth is that it is really quite difficult to describe any human being. So the writer says, ‘this is what happened.’ But she doesn’t say what the person was like to whom it happened. And so the events mean very little unless we know first to whom they happen. — Virginia Woolf, Author & MemoiristA friend asked me last week how I came to write A Year In Sedona ~ Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge, my memoir about how I met up with my muse again at post-midlife. I…
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Sedona AZ (October 6, 2018) – The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a preview of some of the upcoming performances scheduled for October and November 2018. International, regional and local talent will highlight OTCA’s 11th year of presenting music, theater, comedy, art, entertainment and cultural events.OTCA has the distinction of completing ten previous seasons, hosting over 500 events drawing performing artists from every continent except Antarctica. Besides adding to the cultural and entertainment scene of Old Town, OTCA has also produced and hosted many community events devoted to education and sustainability.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins cinemas around the world for special eventSedona AZ (October 6, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night-only special premiere event of the award-winning new film “Soufra” — in honor and celebration of International Day of the Girl — on Tuesday, Oct. 16. There will be two screenings of the film at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Directed by award-winning filmmaker Thomas Morgan (and executive produced by Susan Sarandon), “Soufra” tells the wildly inspirational story of the world’s most unlikely…
A fun place for elementary school-aged children at the libraryCamp Verde AZ (October 6, 2018) – Thursday, October 11 from 5:00p-6:30p Youth Services Librarian, Nadia Torabi, invites kids and families to an Open House for the newly outfitted Creation Station in the Children’s Room at Camp Verde Community Library.The Creation Station is a dedicated space where Ms. Nadia will feature weekly hands-on STE(A)M learning programs for elementary school-aged children. Projects are designed to be both fun and challenging while encouraging children to improve their practical understanding of math and practice their reading. By using informal learning programs that emphasize fun, collaborative…
Clarkdale AZ (October 6, 2018) – Contra Dance in Clarkdale will have its first dance of the season on October 20th at the beautiful Clarkdale Clubhouse (auditorium) 19 N. 9th St. at 9th and Main streets, 6:30-10:00PM. Twirl your partner to the tunes of Just Desserts with calling by Kari Usher. If you can walk, you can contra! No partner or experience is necessary. Dress in comfortable clothes you can move in.
Sedona AZ (October 6, 2018) – The public is invited to attend a Sedona City Council work session Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. in the Sedona City Council Chambers to discuss urban agriculture as part of the update of the city’s Land Development Code (LDC). The council chambers are located in the City Hall complex at 102 Roadrunner Dr.
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 5, 2018) – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “King Lear” showing in Sedona on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Broadcast from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s extraordinarily moving portrayal of King Lear on the big screen.
Prescott AZ (October 5, 2018) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce that the last day to register to vote or update your address for the November 6, 2018 General Election is Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
Red Rock Visitor Center to remain openSedona AZ (October 5, 2018) – Coconino National Forest offices will be closed Monday (Oct. 8) in observance of Columbus Day, and also closed Wednesday (Oct. 10) for an all-employee meeting.The Red Rock Visitor Center south of Sedona on Highway 179 will remain open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. all week and is the only place to purchase firewood permits during the office closures.Forest business offices and ranger stations will be open during regular business hours next week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
TSA to stiffen airport ID requirements on Oct. 1, 2020Phoenix AZ (October 5, 2018) – Arizonans thinking about getting a Travel ID to replace their current standard driver license or ID card should make an appointment at an Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division office soon to prepare for the Oct. 1, 2020, changes to ID requirements at airport security checkpoints.
Sedona AZ (October 5, 2018) – The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County and Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona welcome local community groups to participate in annual Cash for College Scholarship Awareness Nights. Sponsored by Yavapai College, each of the two events will provide opportunities for area students, families and local educators to learn more about the many post-secondary scholarships that are available for both traditional and non-traditional college students. The deadline to register as a scholarship provider for this event is Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
Sedona AZ (October 5, 2018) – Join Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”) for Nicole Branton’s annual update on “The State of the Red Rocks” as part of KSB’s Preserving the Wonder(tm) Speaker Series on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.
Sedona AZ (October 5, 2018) – The Posse Grounds Pavilion at Barbara Antonsen Park will host four free community concerts October through November. You can expect a variety of musical genres, treats for sale and a beautiful view. Live music performances will be held on Fridays, Oct. 12 and 26, and Nov. 2 and 16, beginning at 5 p.m. The Pavilion is located at 505 Posse Grounds Rd.
By John Tamiazzo, PhD (October 5, 2018)I was reading an article the other day on a medical website highlighting the best approaches for pain management. Among those listed was Self-Hypnosis. The writer went on to say that even though it oftentimes successfully works, how it works is not understood. I disagree. Once you understand the dynamics of Self-Hypnosis, it is easy to comprehend how and why it works.As one approach, Self-Hypnosis assists a person in moving their attention away from the pain to another place in time: a relaxing scene in nature, a pleasant past memory, an enjoyable future image,…
Sedona AZ (October 4, 2018) – Well, actually, we have nine winners in three age categories in Sedona Public Library’s first-ever writing contest. Forty-four local writers came forward to help the Library celebrate its 60th anniversary with stories, poems, and essays. They all adhered to one important rule: the text must include the number 60. Congratulations to our winners, who found funny, scary, and insightful ways to follow this rule in their submissions.