Sedona AZ (November 30, 2017) – Bridging the passage between the old year and the new, Healing Interconnections: Nature, Spirit, Art an art exhibition and series of events opens at the Sedona Hub on December 10th and runs through January 27th. Exploring and celebrating the interrelationship between nature, art, spirit and health with images, words and music, this has something for everyone.The opening reception on Sunday December 10th, from 3-6 pm features readings by five authors: Seronde will read poetry from her new book, War on Two Worlds, Peace on One, Fleischner, along with contributors Melanie Bishop and Edie Dillon will read from Nature, Love, Medicine: Essays…
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Sedona AZ (November 30, 2017) – Kohava Benatar will present the film,” Jerusalem” Thursday, December 7, 2:30-4:30, at the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, 100 Meadowlark Drive in Sedona. This is a look at modern day Jerusalem and the everyday experience of living there.Israel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. Come and see this beautiful documentary made by Yehoram Gaon, the famous Israeli actor and singer.
By Ted Grussing… as promised, a shot from the outing at Watson Lake this afternoon. Four Pintails going vertical as we moved into the shallow water near the shore and you can get an idea as to how much energy these beautiful creatures expend as they go into flight. The drake on the left is just clearing water and feet are extended after a huge push and his wings are coming up after a forceful stroke down into the water which coupled with the kick off with the feet is propelling him vertical into the sky. The next drake to…
Sedona AZ (November 29, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting their annual “Christmas in the Park” FREE open house on Saturday, December 9 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The event extends free admission to the museum and a day filled with special free activities as a holiday gift to residents and visitors. Visitors will be treated to hot apple cider, holiday cookies and free entertainment and activities. A fire will burn in the red rock fireplace of the old Jordan house and the museum will be decorated in vintage holiday decor. A tumbleweed ‘snowman’ will greet all guests.
Clarkdale AZ (November 29, 2017) – Top honors continue to roll in for the products of Yavapai College students studying the art and science of winemaking at the Southwest Wine Center in Clarkdale.The latest student-crafted wines to be trumpeted: A 2016 Mourvedre and a 2015 Viognier. The Mourvedre earned a coveted “Jefferson Cup” in its category in an invitation-only competition by the same name. The Viognier won a bronze medal in the same competition.
By Ted GrussingYesterday morning I cruised Mingus and spent some time shooting the mining operations for the Phoenix Cement Plant in Clarksdale; the sculpting of the mountain side is awesome and so I began messing around with this shot looking down on the area … I made the decision to convert it to an abstraction and this is the result … the artist in me I guess. Anyhow, hope you like it and most likely some living creature tomorrow night as I’m heading back to Watson Lake in the afternoon. The plan is to try the 5D MK IV with a 400mm…
From December 14-17, Sedona Northern Lights will bring Sedona’s stunning landscape to life.Sedona AZ (November 28, 2017) – Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season in Sedona with USA’s largest Projection show on a natural canvas: Sedona Northern Lights. Produced by LA-based PaintScaping, a world leader in 3D projection mapping, this massive holiday light show will occur for only four nights from December 14-17, 2017, and will showcase Sedona’s profound beauty, thriving arts scene, dark skies and enchanting landscapes. Presented by the City of Sedona, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and the Sedona Arts Center, Sedona Northern Lights will…
Jerome AZ (November 28, 2017) – Susan Pitcairn’s “The Brilliant Landscape” opens at Gallery 527 in Jerome starting with First Saturday Art Walk on December 2, 2017 (5 to 8 pm).Anchored by “Timeless Beauty,” a 40 x 54 oil and the largest painting she has ever done, Pitcairn’s new work includes vibrant oils and pastels from the 2017 Sedona Plein Air Festival as well, plus an exciting new piece, “Deep Time Sedona,” a partially imaginary look at how the Verde Valley could look in a million years.
Sedona AZ (November 28, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday December 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Michael Amundson will present on “Talking Machine Music: Cowboys and Indians”.Michael Amundson, a professor of history and Public History Director at NAU in Flagstaff, has published six books, including his most recent entitled “Talking Machine West: A History and Catalogue of Tin Pan Alley’s Western Recordings”, which is the basis for this talk and will be available for purchase after the presentation.
By Ted GrussingFriday was a day for blasting around on incredibly horrible roads in the RZR and I got some really great video clips of the ride … it made the run up Schnebly Hill Road (15 minutes flat) seem like a trip down the interstate freeway, but was it ever fun! One of our stops was at Robbers Roost, and we hiked the trail from the parking area to the upper right side of the top of Robbers Roost to just short of where the people are in this photo. The parking area for vehicles is in the upper left corner of…
Out of Africa and The Fish’s Garden Join Verde River ExchangeSedona AZ (November 27, 2017) – Arizona Business leaders are taking the lead in protecting water for our future while enhancing Verde River flows to support fish and recreation. The Verde River Exchange Water Offset Program, a water conservation program aimed at protecting the flowing waters of the Verde River and connected streams, doubled its size in its second year with four Verde Valley business leaders joining the program. As a result, about 2,998,000 gallons (9.2 acre-feet) of water will be returned to the Verde River and its tributaries through the…
Sedona AZ (November 27, 2017) – The Sedona Marine Corps League, in cooperation with the City of Sedona, had its first patriotic display of American flags from Thursday, November 9 through Monday, November 13 in celebration of Veterans Day. American Flags lined both sides of 89A in a community display of patriotism. In 2018 flag displays are planned for Presidents’ Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.
By Jean Jenks, Sedona Resident (November 26, 2017)To help pay for the sewer system required by the courts, in 1999 the City Council formulated a financial plan and moved to subsidize the Wastewater System by allocating city sales tax revenue for the city’s Wastewater Fund instead of instituting property assessments. (Ref: “City Finances Part 2: Sedona’s Wastewater Fund,” SEDONA BIZ, September 11, 2009). The small population would not have to carry the cost burden of the sewer system, and the commercial areas along SR 89A, SR 179 and the two residential subdivisions polluting Oak Creek got off the hook financially. Currently, although the sewer system is not completed, the City has been reducing the promised sales…
Silent Witness Issues $500 RewardSedona AZ (November 24, 2019) – Suspect Krista Cline, who was arrested for charges including Fraudulent Schemes and Theft failed to appear for court on these matters and warrants for her arrest have been issued and include nationwide extradition. Total bond is set at $125,000. Cline is a female, 5’ 08”, 140 pounds, 41 years of age, brown hair, brown eyes, may wear glasses and previously resided on Quail Ridge Lane in Sedona. It is possible Cline has left the state. If anyone has information on Cline’s whereabouts, please call Yavapai Silent Witness at 1800-932-3232. If the tip…
By Ted Grussing… to the challenge, to face life, grateful for all that is … we are surely blessed and I was equally blessed to get this shot of a Canada Goose rising from the waters at Watson Lake as he took to flight. There is simply no better way to capture the beauty of waterfowl than from their level on the water and I am thankful for a boat that allows me to get shots like this that I can then share with you. You frequently hear people referring to these beautiful creatures as Canadian Geese, but that is…