By Ted Grussing… very nearly a perfect day and to tell the truth I’m not sure why I couldn’t call it a perfect day other than that perfection is something to strive for and never quite achieving in this life … secretly I think I can say that it was a perfect day because it was spent alone, in the company of friends, thinking of and talking with friends and working on beautiful photographs. Some expected and a good dose of the unexpected and finally the day is closing out … I am still here and enriched greatly by the…
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Award-winning new documentary debuts at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 5, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new documentary “Leaning Into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy” — showing April 13-16 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Sixteen years after the release of the groundbreaking film “Rivers and Tides – Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time” director Thomas Riedelsheimer has returned to work with the artist.
Three roundabouts also opening between Camp Verde and CottonwoodCamp Verde AZ (April 5, 2018) – Next week will bring another milestone for the State Route 260 widening project between Camp Verde and Cottonwood in the Verde Valley as the Arizona Department of Transportation switches traffic along two stretches to new eastbound lanes and opens three roundabouts.The $62 million project covering 9 miles of SR 260 west of I-17 remains on schedule. By the end of the year, this stretch will be a divided four-lane highway with seven roundabouts at major intersections, increasing safety and capacity while handling traffic more efficiently.
Myths, Magic and Mysteries through music and literature.Sedona AZ (April 5, 2018) – From the Sylphs to the Undines, from the Gnomes to Saint Francis of Assisi and from the beautiful Hebrew prayer of Avinu to Franz Liszt’s master piece “Benediction of God in Solitude”, Piano on the Rocks International Festival opens a path to the Divine.The festival will take place on April 13-15 in Sedona. Concert information is as follows: Friday 13, 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Red Rocks. The Church of the Red Rocks is located at 54 Bowstring Drive in Sedona. Saturday, April 14 and Sunday April 15, both performances at 3:00 at the Sedona United…
By Ted Grussing… you have many choices as to what to do with most photos you take … emphasis can be on a primary subject matter or with slightly different cropping and processing you can convert it to an image which has an over all mood to it. Most frequently I choose to make the subject matter primary when I am shooting humans or creatures, but there are times like tonight when the mood of the image just sucks you in and the creatures become mood setters as opposed to primary items of interest. I took this shot on Watson Lake last…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore eventsSedona AZ (April 4, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the next Met Live Opera presentation of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Luisa Miller” on Saturday, April 14. There will be two shows that day at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre: 9:30 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 (8:30 a.m. for the morning show and 3 p.m.for the encore).
Be sure to thank a volunteer when you visit your library this monthCamp Verde AZ (April 4, 2018) – National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of local libraries, librarians and volunteers and to promote literacy in our community.The Children’s Library at Camp Verde Community Library is celebrating National Library Week in several ways. Children’s Librarian, Nadia Torabi, is pleased to announce the addition of a collection of new VOX™ Books, the world’s first audio books that live…
Jerome AZ (April 4, 2018) – The monthly tradition of Jerome First Saturday Art Walk has taken root and will blossom once again this spring with new artists and studios as well as Jerome’s exciting and well-known galleries. Stroll the mountain town on April 7th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM or take the free shuttle for an evening of art, live music, food and delightful conversation. Spend the day, have a meal in town and maybe even stay the night at one of the town’s delightful accommodations. The Spirit Room will feature Johnny Lingo Trio beginning at 9pm for some after Art Walk fun. Wicked City…
Sedona AZ (April 4, 2018) – Red Rock State Park is celebrating Earth Day with a full day of fun, educational activities for the whole family.The Earth Day event will give everyone the opportunity to appreciate the planet while surrounded by the stunning red rocks in Sedona. The day will include special guests, kids’ activities, raptor and reptile displays, local artwork, and hiking and outdoor fun! Events kick off at 8 a.m. with a guided bird walk and run through 3 p.m.
Sedona AZ (April 4, 2018) – Music in The House is proud to present two wonderful and stylish young singer/songwriter/performers Devin Angelet and See Bliss. Both Devin and See have performed shows in the Verde Valley, and both have previously joined “regulars” Ryan Biter, Leslie and Larry Latour, and Jim French for their Music In The House shows. This will be the first Music In The House headlining performance for both of these talented performers! This special two-part show will be on Friday, April 20th, 2018, 7:00 pm at the Sedona Hub. Tickets are $10 at the door and online…
Prescott AZ (April 4, 2018) – Merilee Fowler, Executive Director of MATFORCE, has been selected as the Arizona outstanding Director of the Year for Community Partnerships. The award was presented at a luncheon in Phoenix on March 29, 2018, by ONE, the Organization for Nonprofit Executives. Fowler was nominated for the award by her co-workers and volunteers of MATFORCE.
By Sherry Twamley, Verde Village Resident(April 4, 2018)Clearly the City of Sedona is walking a tightrope between its traditional mission of representing business interests and by disregarding citizens’ best interests. To manage this balancing act, the city should focus on a triple bottom line: stewarding the effort to improve the area’s quality of life, diversify and maintain the city’s vibrant economy, and help the city’s less privileged residents working in services benefit from the city’s newfound prosperity.
By Ted Grussing… photography is featured tonight and the subject of the portrait is none other than my remarkably vivacious and photogenic ruler of 40 Vaquero Circle … the one and only One. I took this shot a few days ago whilst out on the deck enjoying the beauty of the day. One decided to strike a few poses and allowed me to get down to her level to do the shoot. Lighting and everything was simply perfect and yes she approves of this photograph!
Sedona AZ (April 3, 2018) – Guitar Wizard Anthony Mazzella will be performing his “Legends of Guitar” concert at the beautiful Mary Fisher Theater on Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 pm.Music lovers take notice! It doesn’t get much more perfect than this. Anthony Mazzella’s “Legends of Guitar” show is a dazzling spectacle featuring one of the most highly-skilled musical artists in the country channeling the raw power of living and deceased guitar legends with multiple instruments on stage.One thing is for certain: Mazzella is highly aware of the seductive relationship between the guitarist, his instrument and its hypnotic effect on the…
By Kathy Kinsella, Sedona Resident(April 3, 2018)I would like to thank the 25 volunteers who acted as crossings guards, shuttle drivers, and helped with setting up and breaking down the rally for March For Our Lives on March 24. We live in a wonderfully supportive community. Special thanks go to the rally speakers – students and educators – who spoke so eloquently and passionately about the impact of gun violence on our youth and on our entire education system. Our local students did a great job organizing the event with the help of a coalition of community organizations. Rally organizers…