Critically-acclaimed European tour makes debut at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 22, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a special one-night-only theatrical concert event: “Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague”, coming to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Monday, Oct. 2 at 4 and 7 p.m.Zimmer’s critically acclaimed European Tour arrived at the sold out O2 Arena in the Czech capital, bringing with him a support cast of 72 musicians, which included a full choir, symphony orchestra and his own 21-piece hand-picked backing band that featured Johnny Marr (The Smiths) and many…
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By Kate Hawkes – Managing DirectorSedona AZ (September 22, 2017) – Join us at the Hub in Thursday September 28th and Thursday October 12th at 7pm for two more in the “Wdya’Got?” special performance series. Once a month musicians and storytellers gather at the Hub to share new (or rarely heard) material in an informal setting where the focus is on the performer in an intimate personal space, followed by the Zenprov Comedy team creating a long-form improv based on what just happened.
Sedona AZ (September 22, 2017) – The Collective Sedona will play host to numerous events in the month of October that highlight the arts, important fundraising events, health and healing workshops, business conferences and Halloween fun. The Collective Sedona is located at 7000 AZ 179 in the Village of Oak Creek in Sedona, AZ 86351. The plaza features a special event space, Vista Hall, located on the second level and it is the setting for many of the events listed below.
By Cheryl Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (September 22, 2017) – The long-awaited biography of Sedona Schnebly has finally arrived. Join Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, great-granddaughter of Sedona, as she discusses her new book “The Journal of Sedona Schnebly.” Sedona Public Library will host two author presentations: on Saturday, September 30, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 55 Rojo Drive in the Village of Oak Creek and on Sunday, October 1, at 1 p.m. in the community room of Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road.
Sedona AZ (September 21, 2017) – Sedona Fire District (SFD) personnel were dispatched to a mountain rescue in the Bell Rock area of the Coconino National Forest near the Village of Oak Creek at 5:11pm. While initial reports indicated the female subject was near the parking lot, it was later determined through a Japanese interpreter that the subject was actually near the top of Bell Rock and sustained several critical injuries.
By Ted Grussing… had hoped to send a photo from the top of the Pepperdine University campus tonight with a great view of the Pacific Ocean, but I got here too late and the sun was then providing a beautiful end of day in Hawaii. Instead here is my all time favorite of a Great Blue Heron, heading down the road at end of day. I have a 24 x 48 of this one in my home and never tire of it and the quiet message of life and hope that it engenders in me.
Sedona AZ (September 21, 2017) – Filmgoers in Sedona will unite with audiences in over 300 cities spanning six continents to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world when the 20th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screens at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Sept. 29-Oct. 4, hosted by the Sedona International Film Festival.Manhattan Short is the only event of its kind. The Final 10 are screened simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating cinema.
Sedona AZ (September 21, 2017) – On Friday September 29th at 5pm at the Sedona library the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Project will host their last show of the 2017 season featuring Sedona Art Center director Eric Holowacz. Also there to entertain the crowd will be emerging poet Jordan White and musical raconteur Tim Young. Organizers of the Pumphouse Poetry and Prose Poetry Project have been pleasantly surprised by the size of the crowds at the library and wanted to conclude a very successful season with a strong show. It was decided to invite the charismatic Mr. Holowacz as well as asking Jordan White…
Sedona AZ (September 21, 2017) – In celebration of National Public Lands Day and to encourage a shared sense of land stewardship, the Forest Service announces another “fee free day” Sept. 30(Saturday), along with several volunteer events. Day use fees will be waived at all standard amenity fee sites operated by the Forest Service including the Red Rock Pass. This includes access to Palatki and Honanki Ruins, V-Bar-V Cultural Site and approximately 300 miles of multiple-use trails.
Clarkdale AZ (September 21, 2017) – The public is invited to hear author, speaker and North Carolina State University Distinguished Alumni Professor of Psychology Dr. Rupert Nacoste discuss diversity at Yavapai College’s Prescott campus on Thursday, Oct. 5 and Friday, Oct. 6. Dr. Nacoste’s visit is the latest phase of a campaign to engender respect and goodwill at YC’s six campuses and training centers.Nacoste is scheduled to lead three sessions titled “Respect Starts with Me! – How to Handle Neo-diversity Anxiety.” The sessions are at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Building 3, Room 119. All three sessions are free and…
Sedona AZ (September 21, 2017) – The International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon is now holding weekly meditation classes at Sedona Community Center.How to Transform Your Life with Meditation with International Kadmapa Retreat Center Grand Canyon Resident Teacher Gen-la Kelsang Jampa.
Sedona AZ (September 21, 2017) – The Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) will host a one-night staged reading of “Nothing Crazy” a play by playwright Scott Stephen Kegler.If you have not been to an ETC program you are truly missing Theater at its finest. “NOTHING CRAZY” is sponsored by the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley and Barbara Litrell facilitates a talk back discussion after the show.
Phoenix AZ (September 22, 2017) – In conjunction with Child Passenger Safety Week, the Arizona Game and Fish Department would like to remind boaters and off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders of the importance of life jackets and helmets for kids.State law requires all passengers 12 years old and younger to wear a life jacket while on board a boat or watercraft. And when it comes to OHVs, operators and passengers under 18 must wear a U.S. Department of Transportation-safety rated helmet designed for motorized vehicle use.
Sedona AZ (September 21, 2017) – On a typically beautiful midday in Red Rock country, 20 people enter the dining room of the Sedona Community Center and array themselves at table rounds for small talk and a professionally-prepared meal of chicken teriyaki, veggies, rice, salad and fortune cookies. Each course is gracefully proffered by a small group of volunteer wait staff, each course accepted with gratitude.“I was spending too much time alone,” says Steve Gardner, who’s been coming to the center for weekday lunch for the past year. “The meals make a difference, but they’re almost serendipity. The fellowship is…
By Ted Grussing… all that is and all that ever will be … on the water taking in the last light of day and looking at pure beauty and reflections of waves shimmering on the rocks in horizontal lines. Not long after this the rocks and water slipped into total darkness keeping the beauty hidden until the next morning. It is so good to be on the water every week now … wow!