Sedona AZ (February 13, 2018) – Michael Colpitts displays the radiant joy and passionate energy of his mixed media paintings at Sedona’s City Hall, now showing through the end of April. Save the date to meet and greet him at his reception on Wednesday, February 21 from 4-6 pm in the Council Chambers.
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By Ted Grussing… we all make many choices each day and then we act on those choices and live with the consequences … some choices are obviously more consequential than others … over the weekend I chose to accompany my friend Eric on early morning shoots, Saturday and Sunday, to get Blue Birds, both Mountain and Western. The Mountain Blue Bird is a beautiful turquoise blue while the Western Blue Bird is very much a royal blue. The consequence? Give me a camera that shoots fast, lots of targets and I shoot a lot of photos … close to 6,000 images…
By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(February 12, 2018)For all of us on the road to wisdom’s edge, there comes a moment when a crossroad is encountered. The question of how best to proceed arises, as we start to transform a disjointed, messy life colored by jumbled up, mindless and recycled past experiences, into something new, beautiful and different? An innovative abstract art experience called “A Beautiful Mess” turned out to be the answer for me and my husband Louis when we moved to Sedona. Initially I’d fretted mightily about the decision to jump into a…
Sedona AZ (February 12, 2018) – The February Voter Education Program of the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley will be a “Tale of Two Monuments: Bears Ears and Grand Canyon” presented by Roger Clark, Grand Canyon Program Director, Grand Canyon Trust. The program will take place on Monday, February 26, 12:30-2PM, Room 34, at Yavapai College, 4215 Arts Village Dr., in Sedona. The program is a partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and is free and open to the public.
Sedona AZ (February 10, 2018) – On Saturday, February 17, beginning at 10:00 a.m., the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley will observe a traditional Sabbath Shachrit (morning) service. The service, in both Hebrew and English, will be led by Rabbi Alicia Magal, with participation from many JCSVV congregants. All are welcome to stay for an elegant and delicious free “Kiddish” lunch, after blessings over wine and challah bread. The lunch is sponsored by Joe and Kristina Berger and Caral Fread.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(February 9, 2018)That article in the 2/7 Red Rock News by chief Kazian did one worthy service for us taxpayers. It announced that the SFD board was now looking into the upcoming fire district budget. The remainder of his message was an insult to the intelligence of the public. He prattled on about how and what a budget process is about. As if we taxpayers are so stupid as not to know anything about budgets. The nice sounding platitudes were all over the place but not one bit of information about what the board will place…
Cottonwood AZ (February 9, 2018) – Baseball and Softball players, boys and girls ages 7-18 get ready for the upcoming season with instruction in Cottonwood from a top Professional Arizona Coach Joe Sperle who has helped many players improve to their skills and advance to play in high school, college, and professionally and Mingus High Alumni All-State players, Hunter and Austin Zwart. Hunter played on the 2008 and 2009 back to back Mingus High State Championship teams. Austin was the AZ State Little League 2008 All-Star 12U Home Run Derby Champion and a 4 Year Baseball Letterman at Mingus High.
Sedona AZ (February 9, 2018) – Do you have an interest in weaving, spinning, basket making, dyeing yarns or knitting? If so, come to Monday at the Museum at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday February 26th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild while they practice their art and share their love of fiber arts. Come to watch or bring your spinning wheel and yarns and join in the fun. They would be happy to answer any questions. There is no charge for this demonstration.
Cornville AZ (February 9, 2018) – UPDATE – Immediately following the media release issued on January 25, 2018, YCSO began receiving tips naming the suspect as 33- year-old Branden Anderson. As the investigation continued, deputies located additional identifying information documented by a drug store clerk during the suspect’s purchase of cigarettes with the stolen credit card. After reviewing archived booking photos of Anderson, deputies confirmed a match to security photos and also learned Anderson served prison time for trafficking in stolen property and drug possession.
Clarkdale AZ (February 9, 2018) – A special evening for you and your Valentine. Sentimental Journey, a 14 piece classic Big Band with vocalist Jeanie Carroll will be playing for a fundraising event for the Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum. If you would like to brush up on your skills a foxtrot lesson taught by Dana DeLuz will begin at 6PM and the dance at 6:30PM.
By Ted Grussing… just before the sun sets beyond the horizon and with the low angle the atmosphere filters out the blue components of the visible spectrum and the rays spill across the landscape imparting a rich color to the rocks and everything else … and that is apparent in this shot I took of Sedona, last week. Most of the city is captured in this image as well as many of the named rocks. On the horizon from the left you have Kendrick Peak, The San Francisco Peaks and Mt Elden. On the lower right side of the image…
Sedona AZ (February 8, 2018) – Working artists in the Verde Valley will be opening their private studios to the public for the weekend of April 27-29, 2018. Under the auspices of the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC) is presenting this exciting self-guided event that is always free to the public. The Tour runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28th and new this year, Sunday, April 29 the studios will be open from 12 to 5.
Special series running concurrent with SciTech focuses on trees at Rezzonico ParkCamp Verde AZ (February 8, 2018) – Beginning in February, Camp Verde Community Library is moving S.T.E.A.M. Time from Friday to Saturday. S.T.E.A.M. Time is an interactive program highlighting science, technology, engineering, art and math themes for elementary school aged kids that meets weekly from 1:00p to 2:30p.
Sedona AZ (February 8, 2018) – Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is holding the first ever Sedona Job Fair on Feb. 13, 2018 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Yavapai College Sedona Center, located at 4215 Arts Village Drive RM34 in Sedona. The first hour will be early admission for veterans, individuals 55 or older and job seekers with disabilities. Chef Jen will be providing tours of the new culinary kitchens at the Sedona Center between 12-2 p.m.
Sedona AZ (February 8, 2018) – Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) on Wednesday January 31 presented its Awards of Excellence, recognizing two businesses and two local couples whose activities have contributed significantly to our community.