Author: Tommy Acosta

Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the official exclusive Northern Arizona location for monthly eventsSedona AZ (September 11, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is the official, exclusive Northern Arizona home for the New York Film Critics monthly series debuting new films weeks prior to their theatrical release. The series is presented by Rolling Stone Magazine’s Peter Travers, via satellite, and features a Q&A with the filmmaker and stars from the film each month. The September premiere event will feature the debut of “American Dresser” for one show, one night only on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Peter Travers will host…

Sedona AZ (September 11, 2018) – Yavapai College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Sedona and the Verde Valley announces the start of the Fall term on Sept 24th.  Prior to the start of any term, classes can be sampled at the open house event, A Taste of OLLI, on Sept 13th at the Yavapai College Clarkdale Campus in room M137 from 9am to 1:30 – lunch, coffee, tea and snacks provided. At these events you can come and decide what you want to take, meet facilitators, and talk with OLLI members, and find out more about OLLI.OLLI is a dynamic organization within Yavapai…

Clarkdale AZ (September 11, 2018) – Free public tours of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse will begin once again on September 19, 2018. See the unchanged splendor of William A. Clark’s gift to the employees of the United Verde Copper Company smelter and their families. Dedicated in 1927, this structure had been designed by Clark himself in 1918. But world events put it on hold. Over 5,000 people attended the grand opening. His progressive attitude permeated every house, building and amenity he designed into his town.

Featuring Arizona Wines, Food, Art, Vendors and More!Sedona AZ (September 11, 2018) – The Tenth Annual Sedona Winefest will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23, 2018, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the historic Posse Grounds Park in West Sedona. Surrounded by green grass and the spectacular views of Sedona’s red rocks, the event will be held in an all-weather circus-sized tent for all to enjoy.The Winefest is designed to introduce attendees to a variety of fine wines from 20 Arizona wineries from across the state. The event includes local cuisine, art, music, a variety of vendors, and wine education seminars.…

Alok Hsu Kwang-hanWednesday, Sept. 12, 7 to 8:30 pm, Sedona Arts CenterSedona AZ (September 11, 2018) – Zen Calligraphy Master Alok Hsu Kwang-han will give a free presentation and demonstration, “Zen as Art, Celebrating my 80th Birthday!” on Wednesday, September 12, 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336. Admission is free.

Sedona AZ (September 11, 2018) – The League of Women Voters, Greater Verde Valley is pleased to announce their fall speaker program series.  All programs will be held at Yavapai College Sedona, Room 34, 4215 Arts Village Dr., Sedona.  The programs are free and open to the public, so make a note of these dates and watch for added programs and events throughout the fall!  The programs are a partnership with OLLI.

Camp Verde AZ (September 11, 2018) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday,  September 13th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room.  Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 4-6 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.

Sedona AZ (September 11, 2018) – With the advent of cooler temperatures and fewer visitors, now is a great time to become a volunteer park ranger.The uniformed rangers are most often seen assisting visitors in Uptown but there is much more to the volunteers. Rangers also help with community events, support city staff with park events, perform vital conservation work, and create and deliver educational programs to residents and visitors.   

Change aimed at helping vets obtain license or ID cardPhoenix AZ (September 10, 2018) – Arizona veterans who find themselves in the challenging situation of being homeless now have the opportunity to get a driver license or ID card without paying a fee.Under a new state law that took effect this month, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has the authority to waive the $25 fee associated with getting a license or ID.  Several other fees, including those for a license suspension or revocation, a road test for drivers moving to Arizona from another state, among others, may…

By Ted Grussing… what the inside of Sunset Crater looks like? Wonder no longer, as this shot I took last September, gives you a clear view of the entire caldera of Sunset Crater … one of my favorite place to go; in the air for beautiful photos of the crater and surrounding volcanic fields and other volcanic cones and on the ground for the spectacular wood and a sense of being in an area less than ten minutes ago in geologic time, saw the earths crust ripped and rendered and molten lava exploding out of the earth. For us it…

Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 10, 2018) – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “Julie” showing in Sedona on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre.BAFTA Award-winning actress Vanessa Kirby (“The Crown”) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (“The Amen Corner”) feature in the cast of this brand new production of “Julie”, directed by Carrie Cracknell.

Sedona AZ (September 10, 2018) – An injured hiker was rescued from near the summit of Bell Rock late Sunday morning after suffering a compound fracture of the their lower leg. The hiker, a Sedona resident, was hiking with friends when the accident occurred. “Due to the rugged terrain and inaccessibility of the patient, the best way to get them off of the rock was by helicopter,” said Battalion Chief Jordan Baker, “These types of operations are extremely high risk, but sometimes that is the only option available.”

Cottonwood AZ (September 10, 2018) – On September 9, 2018 the Verde Valley Fire District responded to the area of 89A and Wild Horse Ln. for the report of a single motorcycle accident with one male patient approximately 50 – 60 years old. Crews arrived on scene and treated the patient for a head injury and other upper body related injuries. 89A was closed in both directions for approximately 30 minutes.

Sedona AZ (September 10, 2018) – Red Earth Theatre is thrilled to be bringing live theatre back to the beautiful arches of Tlaquepaque beginning at 7.30pm on Thursday September 20th at the Patio de las Campanas.  ‘Art-Words’ is a collage-piece of poetry, prose, theatre, music and thoughts about art drawn from a variety of cultures and eras, and featuring many of Red Earth Theatre’s regular performers.Wendy Lippman (Tlaquepaque owner and property manager) and Kate Hawkes (Red Earth’s Producing Artistic Director) sat down one day and brainstormed how to get some regular theatre orientated performance back to Tlaquepaque, adding to the current roster of live…

Sedona AZ (September 10, 2018) – Red Rose Inspiration For Animals is proud to represent some of the most fabulous and talented artist this fall at the only outdoor art shows on 89A in West Sedona.  Red Rose has been promoting shows since 2009 and all proceeds benefit animal welfare for the organization through these events.If you have recently moved to sunny Arizona, then you must come to the art show to purchase a beautiful stained glass piece for either inside or outside your new home.