By James Bishop, Jr.(April 20, 2018)Without hope we live in desire— DANTE, 1321 ADTime was thousands of years ago that the great philosopher Aristotle asserted, “Hope is a waking dream.” Does that not seem to be the situation today? Don’t we hear people in the markets and restaurants speak of hope that traffic jams will cease, hope that teachers will be paid more, hope that rents will drop and the Hub on the Posse Grounds will thrive, and the Verde River will never go dry.Indeed, the mere mention of hope has long been fodder for poets. One may recall Emily…
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By Ted Grussing… been a long week … last night I was starting to get the email out and about 4:30AM I awoke with my laptop sleeping on my lap … too late, shut it down and go back to sleep. So here is a shot I took a week or so ago with two crows in full attack mode on a Red Tail Hawk. Higher and higher the hawk flew with the crows continuing to follow him up. Eventually the attack broke off and the crows returned to their territory … perhaps the hawk was going for the nest and the…
Sedona AZ (April 20, 2018) – Save Our Schools Arizona (S.O.S.) and AZ Elections 18, a 501 (c)(4) PAC are joining forces to present a film “Backpack Full of Cash” at the Mary Fisher Theater in West Sedona on Tuesday, May 1. There will be two showings at 4 and 7 p.m.According to the organizers, this film has been shown around the country to bring attention to a dramatic change in funding of public schools. Both organizations are inviting the public to take advantage of this opportunity to be learn about a subject critical to the future of public education in America.
Sedona AZ (April 20, 2018) – The Collective Sedona is pleased to announce a new Community Market beginning May 12th and each Saturday thereafter from 9 am to 1pm at The Collective Sedona. The Market will feature fresh produce, farm products and tasty treats from local farmers. For more information or to become a vendor, call Joseph at 928-202-0936.
By Anne Marie MacklerSedona AZ (April 20, 2018) – A library is one of the most common and relied upon places for collecting stories, and as part of our 60th anniversary celebrations, Sedona Public Library decided to collect a few of our own. Many volunteers, patrons, staff, and visitors have shared their thoughts, memories, and well wishes for the next 60 years. We’d like to share some of their messages.
Sedona AZ (April 19, 2018) – Earth Day, April 22, falls on a Sunday this year and Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is celebrating! Everyone is warmly invited to attend the free event from 1:00 to 5:30 pm. There will be FREE eco-friendly kids activities in Patio de las Campanas from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.As a very special attraction and so appropriate for Earth Day, the Hopi Youth Group will be expressing their culture though dance. The richly costumed dancers will perform the traditional Polhikmana, also known as the Water Maiden Dance. Intricate and vibrantly colored headdresses, clothing and…
Sedona AZ (April 19, 2018) – Award-winning Groove Jazz composer Will Donato will be touring and celebrating the release of his album “SUPERSONIC” which is also the hit title cut from his newest album also called Supersonic. Will Donato is performing in Sound Bites Grill’s show room on Saturday April 21st at 7pm in Sedona.Will who has charted on Billboard Groove Jazz charts is a smooth jazz composer, alto saxophonist and recording artist. He will be performing with special guest vocalist Sandra Bassett.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore eventsSedona AZ (April 19, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the next Met Live Opera presentation of Jules Massenet’s “Cendrillon” on Saturday, April 28. There will be two shows that day at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre: 10 a.m. (live simulcast) and 4 p.m. (encore).Plan to come early as John Steinbrunner will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before each production (9 a.m. for the morning show and 3 p.m. for the encore).
Sedona AZ (April 19, 2018) – On Friday April 27th at 5pm at the Sedona Library the Poetry and Prose Project will present a classic poetry show. Performers will read their favorite “classic” poem. These shows are usually fast paced and electric, bringing a good and lively audience. Some of the presenters will include Sedona’s most famous artists and writers including Honshin and Jim Bishop. Other reader will include emerging writers and just regular people who want to share some of their favorite words and ideas.April is National Poetry Month and the Poetry and Prose Project wants to celebrate with a special show presenting words…
Prescott AZ (April 19, 2018) – The monthly meeting of Prescott Indivisible will be held at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott, Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6-7:30 pm.There will be four speakers at this meeting: Dr. David Brill and Delina Disanto, Democratic Candidates for U. S. House of Representatives, District 4, and Dr. Ed Gogek and Jan Manolis, Democratic Candidates for Arizona House, District 1.
Sedona AZ (April 19, 2018) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday May 7th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters. There is no charge for this demonstration.
Prescott AZ (April 19, 2018) – The Yavapai County Prenatal Care Team invites you to attend a conversation on “Addiction and Pregnancy”. The conversation will take place on Thursday, May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in two locations: the Prescott Board of Supervisors Board Room, 1015 Fair Street in Prescott and the Verde Room, 2nd Floor, Yavapai County Cottonwood Annex, 10 S. 6th Street in Cottonwood.
Clarkdale AZ (April 18, 2018) – On Wednesday April 18, at approximately 12:55 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD), Cottonwood Fire and Medical Department (CFMD), Verde Valley Ambulance Company (VVAC), and the Clarkdale Police Department (CLPD) responded to a report of a single car motor vehicle accident on Broadway at the approximate intersection of Bent River Ranch Road.Once on scene VVFD found one vehicle off the road on a steep incline with a single occupant. The driver was still in the car and did not want to exit due to its precarious position.
By Ted Grussing… and it was a nice albeit quiet day and not a great deal accomplished. Going through a lot of photos I have previously sent out and this one taken early morning looking into Sedona from the Village is among my favorites. I took this shot in November of 2013 and the play of light, cloud and shadow bring out the magic that is Sedona.
Two organizations partner to debut important new documentary at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 18, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud partner with Verde Valley Sanctuary to present a one-night only special premiere of the award-winning documentary “I Am Evidence” on Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The film screening will be followed by a Q&A and community panel discussion.