Academy award-nominee takes on the title role in big screen premiere in SedonaSedona AZ (November 9, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen encore of the National Theatre of London’s “Hamlet” — starring Oscar-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch — on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. at Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Academy Award-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
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Sedona AZ (November 9, 2016) – “Freedom Is Not Free” was first coined by retired U.S. Air Force Col. Walter Hitchcock of New Mexico Military Institute.Per Project 21 member Charles Butler, the idiom is meant to express gratitude for the service of members of the military, implicitly stating that the freedoms enjoyed by those living in democracies today are only possible due to the risks taken and sacrifices made by those in the armed services. It conveys respect — specifically to those who have given their lives in defense of our freedom.
By Ted Grussing… this scene exists, but other than in the Painted Desert I have no idea where … I flew over an interesting earthscape, kicked the plane over in a steep bank and shot pretty much straight down righted the plane and continued on my way and I like it … hope you do too. This is an amazing little planet we live on … wonder what this scene will look like in another thousand years or so … perhaps it will be covered in ice and snow; there once was a lot of water here.
New acclaimed independent films premiere at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 8, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the critically-acclaimed new films “Denial” (starring Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson and Timothy Spall) and “No Pay, Nudity” (starring Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrne and Frances Conroy) showing Nov. 18-23 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Cottonwood AZ (November 8, 2016) – Verde Valley Fire District responded to a residential fire on the early morning of November 8th approximately 1:00 am on 5600 block E. River Run Drive. Upon arrival crew found a 50% involved small structure. Crews went into an offensive fire attack mode until the conditions became too dangerous and then they transitioned to defensive.
Sedona AZ (November 8, 2016) – The city of Sedona will host a community open house on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Sedona Public Library on 3250 White Bear Road, to kick off the first major update of the city’s Land Development Code (LDC).The city of Sedona has contracted with the consulting team, Clarion Associates, to overhaul the 20-year-old LDC. Over the next 18 months, Clarion will work with the city of Sedona, stakeholders and the public to draft a revised LDC. The LDC is an important document that implements the Sedona Community Plan by creating…
Sedona AZ (November 8, 2016) – Sedona United Methodist Church will present their annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 12th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. It is the perfect place to find handcrafted gift items for all your family and friends.This sale will feature artists and crafters from the congregation as well as members of the community. Items will include whimsical art, hand painted silk scarves, pottery with a purpose, hand sewn items, baked goods, batik-decorated eggs, dichroic glass plates, Christmas decorations and much more. The Holiday Boutique showcases the diversity of…
By Ted Grussing… the beauty of this shot looking up Sycamore Canyon from about 7,000’ and a few miles south of the confluence of the Verde River and Sycamore Creek. I took this shot yesterday morning after exploring the clouds further north and although they had not developed vertically more than a thousand or so feet, they were working pretty good up to base of about 8500’. Went on top for a while and enjoyed the view. Then it was down to shoot Sycamore Canyon and get some very inclusive shots of the whole area; having been there on the…
Sedona AZ (November 7, 2016) – Amidst the scenic views of Sedona’s striking red sandstone formations stands The Collective Sedona, a mixed-use lifestyle and entertainment venue. Its brightly-colored buildings house some of the finest restaurants, shops, galleries and tasting rooms in the Verde Valley. Throughout the property, visitors can enjoy an open-air plaza featuring beautiful architecture and green spaces dotted with water features and art installations.
Sedona Lit is a series by Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, an award winning poet and former Shakespeare professor. A Sedonian of three years, she will highlight the literature, written or performed, of Sedona, past and present.By Elizabeth Oakes(November 7, 2016)In the very early twentieth century, those living in the territory of Arizona wanted two things: they wanted to be a state, and women wanted the right to vote. Sharlot Hall’s poem “Arizona,” written in 1906, was instrumental in achieving both.
A Message From School Board President Zach RichardsonSedona Az (November 6, 2016) – I want to take a few moments to acknowledge a major accomplishment our school district has achieved this year thus far and relate it to our presidential election.“Make America Great Again,” is a slogan that as an American and veteran, I find confusing to say the least.America is Great! We just require refinements from time to time. The reason we are great is because our founding fathers created core values found in our Constitution. These core values keep our country together in good times and bad.Since its…
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(November 5, 2016) APS has been presenting what they call “Technical Conferences” for all intervenors in the APS rate case. The ostensible purpose of the meetings is to explain various aspects of APS’s rate case, but the meetings are mostly just APS propaganda.As most everyone knows, APS wants to make “demand rates” mandatory for all residential customers except those using 600 kilowatts hours or less per month (up to 7,200 kilowatt hours per year). The “demand rate” would apply between 3 pm and 8 pm weekdays, and would be based on your highest one hour average…
By Robert AdamsSedona AZ (November 5, 2016) – Many Sedona citizens are becoming increasingly alarmed by the recent onslaught of all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) accessing the National Forest through their residential neighborhoods. Impacts include noise levels well beyond those allowed by city code, speeding and reckless driving. Residents of several neighborhoods that provide direct access to the National Forest have joined together to urge the city to prohibit ATVs from using city streets in residential areas. “It is like living next to a race track”, says Eric Shrode, president of the Broken Arrow Civic Improvement Association.
Sedona AZ (November 5, 2016) – The Sedona Camera Club has 79 photos on open exhibit at the Cottonwood Public Library, 100 S. 6th St. in Cottonwood, throughout the month of November.Exhibit chairman Dave Ellison said the free exhibit features subjects including landscapes, wildlife, portraits, architecture, street photography, flowers and abstracts. Included are matted, metal and canvas prints.
Sedona AZ (November 5, 2016) – On Thursday, October 27, 2016, at approximately 8:30 pm, Fire Captain Matt Fleece called 9-1-1 to notify Fire Dispatch of a burn injury and fire at Station 5 in Oak Creek Canyon; he requested a fire response to the station. Fire Engineer Mike Pace was in the station when he heard an explosion outside the two-story fire station. Engineer Pace looked out the glass door and saw flames in the outside entryway. Engineer Pace quickly went downstairs to the lower entryway to search for Captain Fleece.