Camp Verde AZ (July 2, 2018) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday, July 12th 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 5-7 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.
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By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(July 2, 2018) Everything on the earth bristled,the bramble pricked and the green threadnibbled away, the petal fell, fallinguntil the only flower was the falling itself.Water is another matter, has no direction but its own bright grace,runs through all imaginable colors,takes limpid lessons from stone and in those functionings plays outthe unrealized ambitions of the foam.— Pablo Neruda, WaterArriving in the high desert of Sedona’s Red Rock Country some five years ago, fresh out of the depths of Valley of the Sun, I found a new way to meet my inner traveler. Journeys…
Sedona AZ (July 1, 2018) – Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) announces the production of Barrio Grrrl, a play written by Quiara Alegria’ Hudes, produced by Sedona resident, Camilla Ross and directed by Flagstaff resident Michael Rulon, musical direction by Sarah Graham on Friday, July 13th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday July 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Sedona United Methodist Church, Sedona AZ. For tickets and information go to www.emersontheatercollaborative.org and click on Shows and Events Sedona, AZ or call (860) 705-9711.
By Tommy AcostaSedona AZ (July 1, 2018) – Sedona is a gift that belongs to no single soul. The more that people hear of Sedona the more they will want to come here be to healed, enlightened, saved, inspired excited and thrilled.What can we really do to stem the flow of those who have heard of our beautiful part of the Universe and hope to experience it as we do?Basically, nothing!
Sedona AZ (June 29, 2018) – From Prescott, Arizona “Scandalous Hands” a four piece funk, fusion and rock and roll band will be performing in Sedona at Sound Bites Grill. Their music incorporates funk grooves, jazz harmonic structures, and the exploratory improvisation of jam bands.Scandalous Hands will be playing from 7-10 p.m. in the Celebrity Show Room at Sound Bites Grill at the Hyatt Pinon Point Shops. There is room for dancing and you enjoy a dinner table for the evening.
Sedona AZ (June 29, 2018) – Sedona’s 2018 Employee of Year is David Peck, associate engineer in the Public Works Department. David began employment with the city as public works inspector in 2001, advancing to his current position in 2015.Public Works Director Andy Dickey says Peck exemplifies the city’s commitment to customer service.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (June 29, 2018) -Sedona Public Library’s fiscal year ended on May 31, and we’re happy to report that we have experienced another year of growth and transition. We are proud to serve the residents of Sedona. Thank you for your support and patronage, and if you haven’t been by for a while, stop in and see what’s new.
By Ted Grussing… I truly enjoy all the wildlife shooting that I do and along with that I also love to shoot domesticated creatures too, whether it be my little feline One, or canine’s who are fascinated by One, such as Collie who comes by our home every day. I took this shot of Kaylee last night and she was totally focused on One, who was just a few feet away at the time I starting shooting her. The light and shadow were wonderful too and I took the shot at 6:57P with sunset at 7:44P. Something special about the…
Clarkdale AZ (June 28, 2018) – Following the appointment of Verde Valley Justice of the Peace William Lundy as the Clarkdale Town Magistrate, and execution of an agreement between Clarkdale and Yavapai County, the Clarkdale Magistrate Court will officially open its doors in it new location (10 S. 6th Street in Cottonwood) on July 2, 2018. The move follows the Clarkdale Town Council’s discussions over the past 10 years about the advantages of some type of shared court services for the Clarkdale Magistrate Court. Those discussions came to fruition in the past six months when the Town of Clarkdale and Yavapai County…
Sedona AZ (June 28, 2017) – The Literate Lizard Bookstore is proud to host the national book launch for “Resistance: Reclaiming An American Tradition,” by award-winning journalist/historian Jeff Biggers. This event will be held in the Si Birch Room of the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road in West Sedona, from 3-5pm on Friday, July 6th.In this riveting narrative history, Biggers places today’s political battles within a long and vibrant continuum of American tradition, chronicling the arduous, courageous and often squabbling political movements, from the American Revolution to Standing Rock, that have always worked to renew, protect and strengthen our democracy.
Registration is now open for the second BOOST! Prize competition.Phoenix AZ (June 28, 2018) – The Arizona Community Foundation’s Pakis Center for Business Philanthropy is pleased to announce its second BOOST! Prize competition. The Center is offering up to two prizes of $40,000 each to recognize mid-size (100 to 750 employees) Arizona-based companies that are on their way to developing and executing innovative philanthropy initiatives, but need a “boost” to further enhance, grow or scale their efforts.
Sedona AZ (June 28, 2018) – The Collective Sedona is pleased to announce a new restaurant, Rotten Johnny’s, will open early July in the space formerly occupied by the Village Grind coffee shop. John and Nikki Ramagli, owners of J Wine Bistro, also at The Collective Sedona, have been hard at work converting the space into a fun and edgy new casual concept restaurant. Rotten Johnny’s will serve innovative wood-fired pizzas, interesting salads, plus unique beer, wine and cocktails in a lively atmosphere both inside and outside on their spacious back patio overlooking The Collective’s courtyard where lawn games and…
By Ted Grussing… after a beautiful breakfast at Enchantment it was off for a day full of errands and appointments … including planned stops at the Sedona Wetlands and two at Bubbling Ponds. Late afternoon, fueled by a chocolate shake from Carl’s Jr it was home via one stop at the ponds. It was still hot, but the Great Blue Herons, Great Egret and other predatory birds and support staff were assembling and waiting for a trout dinner to appear. I decided to sit on one of the ladders that go down into the ponds and relax whilst more waterfowl…
Verde Valley AZ (June 27, 2018) – The 4th of July is coming soon and Lost Dogs Arizona wants to remind pet owners to keep their pets safe during 4th of July celebrations. More pets are lost around the 4th of July than any other time of the year in our state. Arizona animal shelters typically see an increase of 2 to 3 times the number of animals needing shelter. Many pets that get lost during this time get injured or worse. Many communities hold fireworks days before, and even days after, the actual July 4th holiday. Pets are at…
Suspect vehicle involved in pursuitSedona AZ (June 27, 2018) – On June 21, 2018, deputies were assigned a vehicle burglary incident that occurred off North Loy Butte Road near the 89a, Sedona. The victim reported unknown suspects smashed out the window of his 2018 black Ford F150 and stole a wallet containing credit cards, a passport, along with other personal items while he and his wife were out on a ATV ride in the area. The couple was out for over 2 hours and reported the burglary just before 1PM after returning to their vehicle.During the investigation, the victim learned…