Sedona AZ (December 29, 2015) – One thing that is obvious to art lovers and critics alike is that the work of the most original and productive artists never stops evolving. The intense creativity with which these individuals are blessed is incapable of sitting still — it perpetually motivates the artist to explore new techniques, media, and subjects.
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Award-winning new documentaries premiere at the Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 28, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the award-winning documentaries “Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans” and “All Things Must Pass” showing Jan. 11-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
By Ted Grussing… into the new year and beyond … with excitement and amazement!Having watched Dexter until 3AM Sunday, first shots of espresso at 7:20 AM, back to sleep until 10AM and more espresso the day was finally planned on the second waking. One got her patrol of the territory in and chased Sebastian out of the yard (sorry Rosie) and felt she had done her work for the day so came in and celebrated with a Salmon Tuscany meal and took up her post on the kitchen table and viewed life going by as she flickered between sleep and…
Sedona AZ (December 28, 2015) – The city of Sedona will again be offering an environmentally friendly method of recycling Christmas trees. Beginning the last week of December 2015 through Jan. 29, 2016 the city will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling at 1259 W. State Route 89A, the vacant lot at the intersection of State Route 89A and Saddlerock Circle.
Actor to host screenings of film based on his life and career; will do Q&As at each showSedona AZ (December 26, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Arizona premiere of “Tab Hunter Confidential” — an award-winning new documentary about the legendary actor — showing Jan. 8-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Tab Hunter will be in Sedona to host the film and conduct a Q&A discussion after each screening.“Tab Hunter Confidential” features Tab’s on screen presence punctuated with rare film clips and provocative interviews with friends and co-stars including John Waters, Clint Eastwood,…
Sedona AZ (December 26, 2015) – Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its 44th annual Achievement Awards event on Feb. 13 in the Los Abrigados ballroom. Every year since 1972, KSB has recognized outstanding efforts to do what its name implies — to “keep Sedona beautiful” in many ways. The awards have been made to businesses, individuals and organizations for signage, landscaping, and for architecture that complements — rather than conflicts with — our natural setting. Awards also are earned for exemplary achievements in community service and environmental stewardship, as well as reduction of light pollution and noise.
Sedona AZ (December 26, 2015) – The City of Sedona is pleased to announce an opportunity to meet with three local talented artists, whose inspiring work is currently being displayed in various spaces at city hall. This event will take place at Sedona City Hall in the Vultee Conference Room on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 from 4 to 6 p.m. Come get to know these artists and celebrate their work.
By Ted GrussingIt’s Christmas … celebrate love and lifeBlessings alwaysTaOSleep sweetly now that the gates of the crimson night are closed, and leave tomorrow’s struggle for tomorrow.The earth is peaceful, only the stars and still moon are abroad, and they wage no war.— Max Ehrmann
By Adele O’Connor-VernierDirector of Marketing & Public RelationsHumane Society of SedonaSedona AZ (December 25, 2015) – It is with a humbled and grateful heart that we thank all those who contributed to making our Holiday Hearts for Paws Appeal an unexpected success. We had a great need for funds this year to support our on-going efforts and our loving and generous community truly gave form their hearts.Thank you from the Humane Society of Sedona and all the animals in our care.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (December 25, 2015) – The holiday season is a wonderful time to meet up with old friends and take the opportunity to meet new people. Sedona had a wealth of meet-up moments in December.The Library was honored to be chosen as one of the benefiting charities for the Festival of Trees at Tlaquepaque. It was truly festive, with many library board members, staff, and volunteers enjoying the event and placing winning bids on trees. The crowning moment for us was when Robert O’Donnell, one of our volunteer computer helpers, won the week-long trip to Mexico raffle…
By Ted Grussing… our friend is looking for that elusive Partridge in a pear tree so that he can have his Christmas dinner … no Pear Trees around here that I know of, so a descent into one of our Wild Olive Trees will have to do. He didn’t find one on this pass, but I’m sure that eventually he scored his dinner and life continues.
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(December 24, 2015)If you are a CenturyLink customer then you have no doubt gotten the mailing CenturyLink sent out recently. CenturyLink wants another add-on fee of $1 to $3 per month for so-called “Facility Relocation.”Yet CenturyLink cannot even explain what “facilities” are being “relocated” or why we should be socked for it.If you are a CenturyLink customer I strongly urge you to write, email or call the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and tell them to vote NO on CenturyLink’s proposed rate increase. Read more→
Heavy demand expected along US 180 outside FlagstaffVerde Valley AZ (December 24, 2015) – With two holiday weekends approaching and snow in the forecast, travelers should expect plenty of company at snow-play areas, including those along US 180 outside Flagstaff, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.Leave prepared if heading to Arizona’s high country, starting with the knowledge that traffic can be heavy and conditions can be challenging, leading to more time than expected in wintry weather.
Sedona AZ (December 24, 2015) – The victim killed after a fall on Bell Rock this past Monday has been identified as 28-year-old Krista Hower of Sedona. Our condolences to her family and friends on this tragic loss.Sedona AZ (December 22, 2015) – PRELIMINARY INFORMATION – At approximately 3:30 PM yesterday, December 21, 2015, YCSO received a cell phone call from a 28-year-old woman who explained that while she was trying to climb down the south side of Bell Rock, she got stuck in a steep section of the rock face. She indicated her position was about a third of the way up the…
Jerome AZ (December 24, 2015) – Brandi Lee Cooper will debut new work at the January 2nd Jerome Art Walk at Gallery 527. Brandi Lee has spent the last year working as a Post-Baccalaureate student in the Ceramic Arts at the University of Kansas. She has focused on her craft like never before and the results are impressive and exciting.Brandi Lee Cooper is an artist who has built on her life experience and each show for the past years at Gallery 527 has been an eye opening display of experimental techniques and a mind rich with the joy and curiosity of…