By Ted Grussing… lacking a beautiful human model to shoot, I enlisted One to do the honors of displaying a beautiful new opal that I finished today. The opal is highest gem quality crystal opal and measures 19.5mm x 9.2mm x 3.9mm and weighs 3.52 cts. And on One is approximately to scale. The gem rough is from the Bonanza Mine in Virgin Valley, Nevada which when I got it was owned by Keith & Agnes Hodson. This opal has been out of the ground for about 37 years and this is a recut to get rid of a couple…
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Film festival audience charmer returns for theatrical run at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 4, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore return of “Coming Through the Rye” — which premiered at the Sedona Film Festival to rave audience reviews —showing Nov. 14-17 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The film festival was proud to debut “Coming Through the Rye” and is equally thrilled to bring it back for an encore since the film has been picked up for theatrical distribution. The film has won numerous Best of Festival and Audience Choice Awards at…
By Al FilardoPresented at the District Governing Board Meeting, Sedona, Arizona November 1, 2016In resigning from the District Governing Board (DGB), I’d like to share with you an analysis of what I have learned during my tenure. While I’ve had a feeling this day would come, I had hoped to complete my term. That is no longer possible. To put it simply, I am resigning effective December 1st because the actions taken by the majority of the DGB don’t align with either my guiding principles or my sense of what is right.
Sedona AZ (November 4, 2016) – The Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veteran’s Day tribute will be on Friday, November 11th beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Museum. All veterans of all wars and active military, and family and friends are invited to be special guests of the Museum at Sedona’s annual memorial and program of appreciation for those who have serve and now serve.
Sedona AZ (November 4, 2016) – The Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC) is excited to announce the opening of its 16th annual Fall Themed Exhibition entitled: “Back to the Future: SVAC’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition”. The show opens on November 18th, runs 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, and closes December 4, 2016.A gala opening reception for this eagerly anticipated free event is set for Friday, November 18th p.m. at the Sedona Arts Center’s Special Exhibition Gallery, 15 Art Barn Road in Uptown Sedona.
Cottonwood AZ (November 4, 2016) – Hi there! My name is Delsin and I am a 3 year old Catahoula Leopard/Lab Mix waiting patiently for my forever home. Thanks to one of the shelter sponsors, Sedona Paint Center, you can save $50 on my adoption fees.
Sedona AZ (November 4, 2016) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley is reaching out to primary care providers, social workers, veterans’ services, and health and medical service providers inviting them to refer individuals to participate in Trauma Services Day, Thursday, November 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
By Ted GrussingLove watching this hen mallard shaking it and sending sprays of water high into the air and all around her … kind of a happy thing to witness. Supposed to cool down this week and hoping that the migration will get into full swing. Have some Widgeons that have arrived, a few Green Wing Teal and a few new Mallards. Think the Osprey I shot may have just been passing through … we’ll see. Nice to be heading down to the ponds again.
Award-winning documentary returns for Sedona Kindness Day celebration and special event Sedona AZ (November 3, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with SedonaKind to present the encore of the multiple award-winning film “The Starfish Throwers” on Sunday, Nov. 13 as part of the Sedona Kindness Day celebration. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The ticket price is a donation of $5 with proceeds to benefit the Yavapai Food Council.“The Starfish Throwers” has won numerous top awards at prestigious film festivals around the world, including the…
Sedona AZ (November 3, 2016) – The Sedona International City of Peace (SICOP) and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) are pleased to present the first “Speaking Peace Lecture & Dialogue” with Mr. Vincent Randall, currently Director of the Apache Cultural Center, and formerly Chairman of the Yavapai-Apache Nation, Thursday, November 10, 2016, 7:00 pm at the Sedona Public Library. Mr. Randall will discuss the spirituality of water from Yavapai-Apache perspectives and how these ideas, when recognized and utilized, can provide substantial support for the waters and land we all value in Sedona and the Verde Valley. The deep wisdom and knowledge…
Sedona AZ (November 3, 2016) – The Giving Angels has started collecting donations to give more than 600 seniors holiday gifts with the generous help of donors from Sedona, Cottonwood and the Verde Valley. The charity provides gifts to independent, low-income seniors in the Verde Valley.Donation boxes will be at community locations November 1st through December 7th. Donations being sought include, unscented lotion, notecards, stamps, kitchen towels, dishcloths, pot holders, game books, and large-print books. It is requested that items be new.
Sedona AZ (November 3, 2016) – On Thursday, November 10th, at 6:30PM, Inspiration of Sedona will present a free Arizona premiere screening of National Geographic Channel’s season two of James Cameron’s Emmy award-winning documentary series Years of Living Dangerously, followed by an open, public discussion.
Sedona AZ (November 2, 2016) – Internationally-recognized classical and flamenco guitarist/composer Andre Feriante is returning to Sedona by popular demand with his new show “The Poet of the Guitar”. There will be one show on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. on the Goldenstein Stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.Feriante will present “The Poet of the Guitar” — a multi-instrument show on guitar, ukulele and banjo.
Sedona AZ (November 2, 2016) – “The Election’s Over, Now What? A Look Ahead at Politics and Policy” is the topic that will be addressed by two time Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist James B. Steele at a special luncheon organized by the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley on Thursday, November 17, 11:30-1PM at the Sedona Elks Lodge, 100 Airport Rd, Sedona.
Endangered Several Motorists along Major Highways Cottonwood AZ (November 2, 2016) – On October 29, 2016, at approximately 3:30 PM, YCSO deputies were dispatched to a traffic offense incident near Western Drive, Cottonwood, regarding a potentially impaired driver. The caller was able to obtain a license plate showing the registered owner as Dailey Hicks. The vehicle was identified as a 1995 Geo sedan, blue in color. Deputies were aware that 22-year-old Dailey Hicks Jr. from Cottonwood, the vehicle owner’s son, was wanted on a felony warrant and had been pursued a few days prior in Cornville.