Sedona AZ (January 12, 2016) – “Tru” — the one-man show about the life of the late Truman Capote — will make its Sedona debut on the Goldenstein Stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be three performances Jan. 22-24, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.This funny and poignant one-man show — starring acclaimed actor Tom Frye — explores the life and times of Truman Capote through his own words. Frye revives the role originally directed by the author Jay Presson Allen.
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Flagstaff AZ (January 12, 2016) – Flagstaff Area National Monuments will be joining national park units around the country as they waive entrance fees on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, in recognition of his civil rights efforts. Entrance fees will be waived for all visitors to Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon and Wupatki National Monuments on Monday, January 18, 2016. Visitors arriving in the monuments on January 18th will enter free of charge. The visitor centers will have Interagency Senior and Annual Passes available for those who wish to purchase them.Western National Parks Association (WNPA) bookstore will also celebrate Martin Luther…
Sedona AZ (January 12, 2016) – The 46th Annual Sedona St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival is a Free Event held in Uptown Sedona on March 12th. Parade entrants include dignitaries and civic, social, cultural and religious organizations along with area businesses. The Parade is along Jordan Road and begins at 10:30 a.m. The Festival begins immediately following the parade, featuring live entertainment with free children’s and family activities until 3 p.m.
Sedona AZ (January 12, 2016) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will once again present their popular historic sites tours of Oak Creek Canyon’s historic places on March 31, and April 1 and 2.The tours will be narrated by Paul Thompson. Thompson is the grandson of pioneer homesteader Jim Thompson, the Sedona area’s first permanent Anglo settler who came here in 1876, and son of Albert Thompson who wrote many of the stories in the book, “Those Early Days”.
Sedona AZ (January 12, 2016) – The city of Sedona recently published its 2015 Annual Community Report. The purpose of this report is to highlight key accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015) and to provide major objectives for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.The report was mailed to residents in the city limits. If you did not receive it and would like one sent to you, please contact the City Manager’s office at 204-7127. It is also available at www.SedonaAZ.gov/AnnualReport.
By Ted Grussing… few ducks are further away from making the endangered species list than mallards and I never get tired of shooting them. Every once in a while I get a new shot that is much better than similar images from previous days and years and this is one of them … hope you like it … a nice built in grin too! Birds in flight are fun to shoot and when you do shoot them, try to have a reference in the image such as the hill in this shot. It grounds the image and gives it a…
Cottonwood AZ (January 11, 2016) – The January 28th MATFORCE Lunch ‘n Learn topic is “Understanding Addiction and the Human Brain.” Larry Woodruff, M.S. Ed., will provide the audience with an overview of the effects of addictive substances, the process of addiction and brain-based risk factors for addiction.
By Ernie Strauch, Sedona Resident (January 10, 2016) It is with a heavy heart that I feel compelled to write this message. More and more friends are sending me a petition opposing the possible selection by the city of Sedona, (after a competitive contract bidding process) for a single community waste hauler, rather than the 3-4 we currently have. So, time to “fess up”! — You can blame me and the other 8 members of the former Sedona Sustainability Commission for this abhorrent infringement upon your rights. The idea did not originate with the City Council, and it did not originate…
By Adele O’Connor-VernierDirector of Marketing & Public RelationsHumane Society of SedonaSedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – TubaIn-Take Date of December 2015 Animal ID# 11960My name is Tuba and I am a 3 year old neutered male of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier variety. I came to Sedona via Tuba City hence the name “Tuba”. I love to play and am very energetic so daily walks suite me fine and as for walking on a leash . . . I am in leash training class and loving the opportunity to learn. School is fun! I love to run so a fenced in yard…
Cottonwood AZ (January 8, 2016) – Want to learn something fun and get a little exercise too? How about the chance to meet some new people who are happy and energetic? Contra dance is a little like square dancing but the music is more Celtic and less country. It is based on UK dances from long ago and has been thriving in parts of the US for many years. We always have live music and a caller who will teach the basics in the first half hour and go over new moves as they come up. This month’s dance is Sat.,…
Sedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest will waive fees associated with many recreation sites and amenities Jan. 16-18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.As part of this nationwide event, fees will be waived for all Red Rock Pass Fee Program sites including Palatki, Honanki, V Bar V Cultural sites, and multiple trailheads.
By Ted Grussing… I do portraiture and especially enjoy those of critters like this Coopers Hawk. The problem is that usually they are not susceptible to direction by the photographer and could care less if they get their picture taken or not … a treat for me when it does work out.
Sedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – Dr. David Berman, PhD, will address “Hidden Contributors to Political Campaigns: Is Democracy Threatened?” on Monday, January 25 at the first in a 10-month series of free public voter education meetings organized by the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley. The January through October monthly series, in partnership with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College, will cover “2016 Critical Arizona Election Issues.” The topic of “dark money” is the first to be explored. Future topics will include education, private prisons, federal lands, and others. All meetings will include call to action materials…
All-star casts featured in new films premiering at the Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the award-winning “Anesthesia” and “Life” showing Jan. 15-21 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (January 8, 2016) – Oak Creek, an Outstanding Arizona Water (OAW), is a vital part of Sedona’s draw to both visitors and residents alike. We all have a responsibility to keep Oak Creek clean and pristine for all to enjoy. The City of Sedona, per the city’s General Permit for Discharge from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, is required to reduce stormwater pollution to the “Maximum Extent Practical”. The city would like to remind residents and guests to be vigilant in stormwater pollution prevention.