By Ted Grussing… every where and every moment there are new beginnings taking place. In Hawaii, our planet is creating new land and expanding the island which was created over millennia by this very process … it is on the time cycle of the earth and is natural and welcomed, except by those who forget that this is an active and dynamic planet and some areas are best enjoyed from a distance. It is exciting to be a guest, however temporary, on this little place we call home … and to enjoy all the gifts that are available to us…
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Famous production designer featured in new documentary at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 14, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud present a one-night only special preview of the award-winning new documentary “Love, Cecil” on Thursday, May 24at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.See “Love, Cecil” in this special preview a month before it opens in New York and Los Angeles … right here in Sedona!
By Zack GarciaLibrary Specialist – TeensCamp Verde AZ (May 14, 2018) – Join us at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 6 in the Camp Verde Community Library Fireside Room for a special musical performance by The Jerome Ukulele Orchestra.Founded by Tommy “Rocks” Anderson, a multi-instrumentalist and owner of the music shop Tommy Rocks in Jerome, AZ, in January 2015 with the simple concept of bringing people together through playing music. Since the ukulele is an easy instrument to play, Tommy had them playing and singing on the first night.
Clarkdale AZ (May 14, 2018) – It’s a party! The Clarkdale Downtown Business Alliance along with The Clarkdale Foundation are excited to bring you the first summer Block Party. There will be live music with PK Gregory sponsored by 10-12 Lounge and Four Eight Wineworks, food from Clarkdale’s local restaurants and a beer booth sponsored by Hensley Beverage Company pouring all your favorites from Stone, Four Peaks, Barrio, Mother Road and Lumberyard breweries.There’s never a cover and it’s all on Main Street in Historic Downtown Clarkdale. Join us Friday, May 25th from 6-9pm and celebrate the start of summer. Then…
Prescott AZ (May 14, 2018) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce the following information:May 15, 2018 Special Election is tomorrow… “Let Your Voice Be Heard – Vote”All registered voters that reside within Yavapai County are eligible to vote in this Election.All Ballots must be returned to the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, May 15, 2018.DO NOT MAIL your ballot, please use one of our convenient drop box locations. Post marks are not accepted and late ballots will not be tabulated. Be sure to sign your affidavit envelope in…
By Stephen DeVol, PublisherSedona.biz (May 13, 2018)It was a scene to behold. In spite of the Mayor’s late agenda postings, the council chambers were packed to standing room only. Citizens were imploring and appealing to maintain services for their constituents’ needs. There were fears of slashing budgets, cutting services and eliminating landmark events, all the while people were yelling for and against raising taxes. The arguments seemed simple: just raise sales taxes by .65% and voila! A balanced budget. However there are the undisclosed impacts of raising taxes that tell the real story that affects every citizen of Cottonwood. We…
Cottonwood AZ (May 12, 2018) – The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Concert, on Saturday, May 19, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood.This popular annual musical event not only celebrates the birthday of Bob Dylan (who will be 77 years young!) but also brings together some of the best musicians in the Verde Valley area to perform and honor the music of this legendary, iconic and most influential man, who has dominated the American music scene for well over half…
New production from Stratford-Upon-Avon makes debut at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 12, 2018) – The Royal Shakespeare Company’s extraordinary new production of “Macbeth” makes its Sedona big-screen debut on Sunday, May 20. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere of William Shakespeare’s renowned play from its home in Stratford-Upon-Avon. There will be one show at 4 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Something wicked this way comes.”
Prescott AZ (May 12, 2018) – The monthly meeting of Prescott Indivisible will be held at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott, Friday, June 1, 2018 from 6-7:30 pm.Prescott Indivisible is a non-partisan community which seeks to promote a progressive and inclusive agenda in support of human rights and the environment. We focus on local actions in defense of the rule of law, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. We invite all to participate and have your voice heard.
Sedona AZ (May 12, 2018) – Patriotic desserts bring the party to the table! In honor of Memorial Day we are offering a class on an easy patriotic dessert for our Monday at the Museum. Join us, bake and celebrate! Come to the Sedona Heritage Museum, located on Jordan Road in Sedona, on Monday, May 28th, at 11:00 a.m., to make an easy patriotic dessert with Clancy Sage. There is a $7.00 fee and please RSVP 282-7038.
By Nazih Hazime, Fire ChiefVerde Valley Fire District Cornville AZ (May 12, 2018) – The Verde Valley Fire District responded to a wildland fire on the 13000 block of E. Lee Pasture Rd on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at approximately 8:30 am. The crews arrived to find a small grass fire. Crews were able to control and quickly extinguish the fire before spreading further. The fire started from a lawn mower. Crews were on scene for approximately one hour.Assisting VVFD was Cottonwood Fire Medical Department. There were no injuries.A safety reminder to our residents is, Yavapai County is in a…
Clarkdale AZ (May 12, 2018) – The last contra dance in the Verde Valley until the Fall will be May 19th in Clarkdale, at the Clarkdale Clubhouse (auditorium) 19 N. 9th St. at 9th and Main streets. Just Desserts, Flagstaff’s open contra dance band, will play the tunes with Kari Usher teaching and calling all dances.
Sedona AZ (May 12, 2018) – Happy Father’s Day from Rowe Fine Art Gallery! In May, the gallery honored the moms in our lives, and this month it’s all about dear ol’ dad. Rowe Fine Art Gallery celebrates Father’s Day with Our Family of Artists: For the Guys on Friday, June 1, from5 to 8 p.m. Stop into the gallery for a glass of wine and appetizers, and shop for the man who has everything. Better yet, bring him with you and let him pick out his own treasure. Rowe Fine Art Gallery offers a range of gifts at various price points.
By Anne Marie Mackler Sedona AZ (May 11, 2018) – What better way to begin Sedona Public Library’s 60th anniversary year, and to bring a finale to national poetry month, than with a poem by Sedona’s very own Mary Heyborne.Heyborne wrote “On the Dedication of Sedona Library” in 1994 in response to the dedication of the Library on White Bear Road. How perfect to have this poet read her poem at the recent kickoff event when we not only celebrated 60 years of Library service, but announced the renovation of the same 24-year-old facility and asked for community input.
By Ted Grussing… continuing to go through shots from last May since I haven’t been shooting that much the last few weeks and it is fun finding that the photographs you took previously are still pretty good shots. You go through the initial shoot after you get them, get rid of the shots that you consider not worthy of saving and then those that remain are nicely keyworded and filed. The next day you go out again seeking even better shots than the ones you just took, because we all know that the ultimate shot has yet to be taken…