Sedona AZ (February 16, 2018) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on March 5th 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.
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By Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (February 16, 2018) – Black History Month is observed during the month of February. Carter G. Woodson, one of the first African Americans to receive a doctorate from Harvard, is known as the “Father of Black History Month.” He started Negro History Week in 1926, choosing a week in February to honor the birth months of President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Over time, support for the celebration grew, and in 1976 President Gerald Ford declared February as Black History Month.
By Ted Grussing… buddies, or so it seemed … a Mountain Blue Bird on the right and to his left a Western Blue Bird … ditto one in the background. This is from the shoots over the past weekend shooting Blue Birds and anything else that showed up at the pond. The pond was still a little frozen , but little patches of water were opening up around the log and they were getting water.
Sedona AZ (February 15, 2018) – On Friday February 23rd at 5 pm the Sedona Public Library will be hosting a music and poetry show titled Love is a Many Splendored Thing. This celebration in verse and song will feature a look at the many different types of love which warm our hearts. The talented cast exploring the many facets of love will include poet Jordan White, official Steinway artist Louis Landon, 60’s recording artist Gary Scott, folk musician Sean Williams, poet painter and performing musician Wendy Harford. Storyteller Gary Every will serve as master of ceremonies.
Sedona AZ (February 15, 2018) – The Collective Sedona is pleased to announce it has revamped its Second Saturday Art Walk offering guests an interactive and engaging evening of entertainment. The next Art Walk will take place on Saturday, March 10th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Sedona AZ (February 15, 2018) – “The Fundamentals of Economics and Citizens United: Philosophy Meets Politics in Real Time” is the subject of the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley Philosophy and Politics program on Thursday, March 8, 6PM-7:30PM at Yavapai College Sedona, 4215 Arts Village Dr., Sedona. The program is free and open to the public.
Sedona AZ (February 15, 2018) – Some really bizarre behavior just occurred at the last city council meeting. Did you miss it? On cue from the mayor, the entire council and everyone in attendance spontaneously rose up in unison and broke into a chant. The really crazy part is that the chant was a promise of loyalty everyone jointly made to a piece of cloth!
By Ted Grussing… at least that is what I think Eric would say if he came to the presentation at Sedona Historical Society in uptown in a mere seven hours … this will be short as I just finished the final touches on the video and power point presentation that I am making there in about seven hours. Had a conversation with my youngest daughter tonight about how she and I tend to like to wait till the last minute to finish projects and put pressure on ourselves … we both like the edge I guess. Put it together over a longer…
Clarkdale AZ (February 14, 2018) – This month only, Contra dance in Clarkdale will be held on the 4th Saturday: Feb. 24th. The band will be Under the Bridge, featuring Sonja Whisman on fiddle and Ron Barton on guitar. All dances will be taught and called by Kari Usher.Contra dance is an energetic dance form with some similarities to square dance–see examples on Youtube.
Sedona AZ (February 14, 2018) – The public is invited to meet and greet artists Michael Colpitts and Allison Rae Nichols at City Hall on Wednesday, February 21 from 4-6 pm. Both exhibits can be viewed in the Council Chambers, as well as the Vultee Conference Room.
By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com (February 14, 2018)I haven’t discussed politics in my articles, and – don’t worry – I’m not going to start now! Chances are, at some time in the last year or two, you felt apprehensive, and maybe you feel some angst now. I write this to readers at all aspects of the political spectrum who want to stay peaceful during times of intense shifts. Remaining peaceful requires knowing how to avoid the rocky shoals of emotional upset and panic.We live in a world of polarities. Humanity supports concepts of separation,…
Sedona, AZ (Feb. 13, 2018) What is more romantic than some Latin Love Songs? Food, fun and music might be at the top of the list. Come see hear and taste and see the difference at Sound Bites Grill this week as Valentine’s Day kicks off the week with some great musical talent and fun food fare.
By Ted Grussing… time for espresso … let time get away from me whilst working on photos tonight and need to get at least a few hours before starting the day off with some espresso made from Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee I roasted last week … like really good! If you would like the best coffee possible, start roasting your own and taking the tips and advice of Jon Burman at www.burmancoffee.com . Think I have been roasting all my coffee for close to ten years now and all of it from Jon. Do yourself a favor and explore this wonderful world ……
Verde Valley SciTech enters a new phase and focusVerde Valley AZ (February 13, 2018) – SciTech returns to the Verde Valley with a new list of events, expos, fairs and programs to spark the imagination of people of all ages. S.T.E.A.M. across the Valley is happening all year long!Verde Valley SciTech recognizes the importance of S.T.E.A.M. education and how professions in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math impact the growth in our economy and in our knowledge-based society. We also understand how busy people are and how hard it is to add one more thing no matter…