‘For the Love of Sake’, ‘Passage to Mars’ and ‘Sour Grapes’ wrap up DOCtoberfest at theatreSedona AZ (October 20, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to wrap up its DOCtoberfest film series with the three special documentary premieres on Oct. 25 and 26. The finale of the series will feature “Kampai! For the Love of Sake”, “Passage to Mars” and “Sour Grapes” at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
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Rimrock AZ (October 20, 2016) – On October 15, 2016, a YCSO detective was involved in an investigation of a homicide that occurred late night on October 14th in the 4000 block of E Airport Drive, Rimrock. A 17-year-old suspect was eventually arrested and the homicide scene was under full protective containment by YCSO personnel but had not yet been searched. 24-year-old Moriah Calhoun, who lives in a room at the home, was interviewed off site in the early morning hours of October 15th regarding the incident and determined not to be involved. She was allowed, under escort, to return…
By Jeanie CarrollSedona AZ (October 20, 2016) – Preparations for the Annual International Festival of Song are underway at West Sedona School AND Sedona Red Rock High School! Our students become Ambassadors of Peace from foreign lands and perform in foreign languages and dress in their country’s colors. They realize in the end that the world has no borders. We are all one. It is also a time to be grateful for the opportunity that living in the USA affords us: Peace and abundance.
Sedona AZ (October 20, 2016) – On November 12, 2016, the city of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department will offer nationally renowned workshops “Instant Piano,” “Piano by Ear” and “Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People” with teacher Craig Coffman at Posse Grounds Park in the Recreation Room at 525 Posse Ground Road.
By Ted Grussing… late morning I headed down to the ponds again and sure enough my friend the Osprey was down there hunting and I had some more time shooting him … the ducks have not arrived from up north yet and it was a warm beautiful day for a walk and enjoying nature and the beauty of flight as the Osprey hunted. Thence back to the airport and tackled the issues with the instrument and now it is fully functional again … yay … a stop at Wildflower Bakery for a large sugar free vanilla latte and home to…
Sedona Film Festival presents one-day-only special event at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 19, 2016) – Just in time for Halloween: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” — the outrageous cultural phenomenon that has been a hit with movie lovers for nearly four decades — returns to the big screen in Sedona on Friday, Oct. 21. The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the return one-night-only engagement at 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Feel free to dress in costume — if you wish — and come dance, sing along and do the time warp with…
Suspect fires Several rounds towards Family Members and is eventually arrested. Rimrock AZ (October 19, 2016) – On October 16, 2016, at approximately 2:30 AM, deputies were dispatched to the 4500 block of North Tagalong Trail, Rimrock, regarding an armed man who had been drinking and was shooting off firearms inside the home. The suspect was identified as Richard Henderson, age 29, who was with his adult brother, his 34-year-old girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter. It was Henderson’s brother who initially called YCSO as he ran from the property to escape being shot.
Clarkdale AZ (October 19, 2016) – The Clarkdale Downtown Business Alliance and Made In Clarkdale are organizing the 1st Annual HOWL-O-WEEN event for our fur friends (dogs) and their owners on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from10am to 1pm at the Clarkdale Town Park located at 11th and Main in historic downtown Clarkdale. The pet festival and costume contest will include the following doggie activities – Bobbing for hot dogs, Cornhole toss, Nail painting for dogs, Take a Photo with your fur friend and Yappy hour! We will also have dog training demonstrations and speakers on best dog leashes to use, safe…
Sedona AZ (October 19, 2016) – After a national recruitment and all-day interview process, the city of Sedona welcomes Incoming Chief of Police David McGill as the newest member of the Sedona Police Department. McGill is leaving his position as Deputy Chief of Police for the Newport Beach Police Department and is expected to join the Sedona Police Department by January 17, 2017.
Camp Verde AZ (October 19, 2016) – Do you love Hawai`i and the Aloha Spirit? Do you miss Hawaiian music and hula? Do you want to learn more about Hawaiian culture? Soothe your yearning for all things Hawaiian by attending the 13th annual Ho`ike (hula exhibition show) presented by Halau Hula Napuaokalei`ilima offering authentic Hawaiian Hula, culture and music. Kumu Hula Kehau Chrisman invites you to join the Halau on a Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts (280 Camp Lincoln Road in Camp Verde). Doors open at 1:15 PM and the show starts…
By Ted Grussing… skies and birds made for a beautiful stop in a meadow up on the plateau last Friday. Got a treat jeeping over the USFS roads with a friend and was amazed at the beauty from ground level in what is usually fly over country for me. Think it would be very easy to transition into a jeep and explore the area from the ground someday.
Film Festival partners with Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley for special event Sedona AZ (October 18, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley to present the Northern Arizona premiere of Rob Reiner’s new film “Being Charlie” showing Monday, Oct. 24. There will be one show only at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The film screening will be followed by a community discussion.Charlie Mills has just turned 18 and is running away from rehab — again. Returning home, he is shocked to learn that his father, a…
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2016) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents poet and author Michael Peach in a special and spooky performance of “Haunted History”, on Saturday October 29 at 3:00 p.m. in their Fruit historic Fruit Packing Shed.
Sedona AZ (October 18, 2016) – On Thursday, October 27th, at 6:30PM, Inspiration of Sedona & Church of the Red Rocks’ Social Justice Committee will present Jeff Biggers’ An Evening at the Eco-polis: Sedona multi-media theatre performance, followed by an open public discussion.You’re invited to this original multi-media show blending music and stories, with American Book Award-winning author and performer, Jeff Biggers. He will be joined by French musician Vincent Z, who’ll perform classical jazz pieces as part of the show. The “Ecopolis” show (eco-polis meaning eco-city) has toured nationally, including performances in Chicago, San Francisco and many cities in the…
By Tommy AcostaSedona AZ (October 18, 2016) — The contending factions in the Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District have one commonality.Everyone is doing their best to do what’s best for the students, teachers and parents of the district.There are no hidden agenda’s or nefarious schemes to undermine the district by any of the parties involved — only a passionate desire to improve education here in Sedona.