DOCtoberfest expanded to November with award-winning film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 28, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to expand its DOCtoberfest film series with the premiere of “Dancer” — a moving and inspiring new documentary. The film will debut on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 1 and 2 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Blessed with astonishing power and poise, Sergei Polunin took the dance world by storm and became the Royal ballet’s youngest ever principal. At the peak of his success, aged 25, he walked away, driven to the brink of self-destruction by stardom — his…
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Sedona AZ (October 28, 2016) – On October 24, 2016, just before 3 PM, deputies arrived at a golf pro shop business on Ridge Trail Drive in the Village of Oak Creek regarding a shoplifting report. The store manager told deputies they caught 70-year-old Carolyn Harville, of Prescott, shoplifting a $100 vest. The manager noted Harville has been suspected of shoplifting thefts from the store in recent years, but employees were never able to prove a theft until today.
Sedona AZ (October 28, 2016) – On Thursday, October 27, 2016, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) responded to a reported structure fire at SFD Fire Station #5. Station #5 is located in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Indian Gardens. Emergency crews located a fire on the back patio of the building, involving a portable BBQ, which had been extinguished by station #5 fire crewmember. A SFD firefighter was flown to Maricopa County Burn Center by air ambulance as a result of sustaining burns injuries.
Sedona AZ (October 28, 2016) – For many folks, November is the month when the holiday shopping season begins in earnest. So it is apropos that ceramist Judith J. Victorson will be the featured artist at Hillside Sedona’s Movin’ On Gallery. Holiday shoppers will find plenty of fine gift items among her works – and they might just select some for their own collection as well.
Sedona AZ (October 28, 2016) – Frustrated by traffic? The city of Sedona is hoping this simple, yet important question is enough of a conversation-starter to encourage residents to complete an online survey to share their thoughts and concerns about specific traffic issues in and around the city. The survey will be available for three weeks, from October 25, 2016 to November 15, 2016.
Sedona AZ (October 28, 2016) – Keep Sedona Beautiful has announced that registration is open for the online and onsite portions of its silent auction, part of its first-ever fundraiser. The auction’s two phases begin with an online auction from November 3 to November 12, and culminate in an onsite silent auction at KSB’s fundraising event, Star Gazers and Raisers, on Sunday November 13.
By Pat Grissom(October 28, 2016)I know about making profoundly stupid mistakes. Now a retired college professor, I am living proof that anyone can make terrible choices, especially about relationships, regardless of age or number of college degrees.
By Cheryl Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (October 28, 2016) – Journey along historic Route 66 with Marshall Shore on Monday, November 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 55 Rojo Drive in the Village of Oak Creek. During this Arizona Humanities program, “Arizona Kicks on Route 66,” the speaker will share the history of Route 66 and tell about the impact it had on the state during its prime.
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(October 27, 2016) People are asking me which candidates to vote for in the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) election.Don Brandt, the APS CEO who makes a million dollars a month to run a business with no competition, has endorsed the three Republican candidates, Boyd Dunn, Andy Tobin and Bob Burns. Read More→
Award-winning films presented in 4-day mini festival at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 27, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to team up with the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley to present the Fall FilmFest Nov. 5-8 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The program will feature five award-winning narrative and documentary features from around the world.
Sedona AZ (October 27, 2016) – It has been three months since I started my position as director of economic development for the city of Sedona. Thank you for the warm welcome. Not only is this the most beautiful place on Earth, Sedona is filled with entrepreneurial people who seek the highest quality of life for this community. I continue to be impressed with the talented staff, dedicated City Council, and engaged organizations, businesses and residents. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this community.
By Ted Grussing… got a late start today, no particular reason, just spent time enjoying my espresso and texting the girls. I got up to the airport around 11A and into the air shortly after that. The clouds had really developed and cloud base was about 7800′. Because I had a midafternoon appointment in Cottonwood I elected to stay in the neighborhood and shoot the city, rocks and home.
Bolshoi Ballet production from Moscow debuts on the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 26, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Nov. 6 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “The Bright Stream” from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 4:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Bright Stream” features music by Dmitri Shostakovich and choreography by Alexei Ratmansky. The cast includes: Svetlana Lunkina (Zina), Mikhail Lobukhin (Pyotr), Maria Alexandrova (the Ballerina), Ruslan Skvortsov (the Ballet Dancer), Denis Savin (the Accordionist), Alexei Loparevich (the…
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2016) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is proud to announce the release of Michael “Coyote” Peach’s latest book, “Leave Your Big Behavior in Your Home Corral”. While Peach’s first book, “The Facts Keep Gettin’ in the Way of the Story”, focused on Arizona historical hi-jinx, this book is a collection of engaging original stories with amusing contemporary cowboy poems touching on con men, lawmen, gun fights, train robberies, hucksters, “high-grading”, Prohibition, soiled doves, dragons, rattlesnakes, and even a headless celebrity chicken.
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2016) – “Opening Doors to Creativity” is the theme for Trea Christopher Grey’s collection of lyrical abstract paintings now showing at Sedona’s City Hall through the end of December 2016.Grey has lived in Sedona for 18 years and has been drawn to the land and vibrant community. He began painting in 1989, transitioning from a 25-year career in hair design. It was his desire to explore a new medium of creativity that would engage him beyond the age of 90.