Sedona AZ (November 3, 2015) – On November 27 and 28 (Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend), an exciting new group of professional artists in Sedona and Cornville are opening their private studios to show their latest work. This event is a free, self-directed tour and runs from 10 am – 5 pm each day.
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Clarkdale AZ (November 3, 2015) – Made In Clarkdale’s Artists of the Moment is exhibiting at the Arizona Copper Art Museum in historic downtown Clarkdale. The exhibit show cases Made In Clarkdale artists: Ellie Bauer featuring copper mixed media art, Cass Schorsch displaying woven copper jewelry, Mary Liggett’s copper wire weaving sculpture and Michael Bolen’s ceramic vessels with copper accents.
By Ted Grussing… and me … I think that if I didn’t have mountains to fly near and beautiful canyons and volcanoes to fly over that life would be a little less interesting, but I do have the San Francisco Peaks, the Grand Canyon, Marble, Sycamore and many other canyons plus another 600 or so volcanoes all within a 100 or so miles of me, plus the red rocks of Sedona and a multitude of lakes. More and more I am enjoying flight for the photographic platform it is for me and less as a soaring machine, although I still…
Sedona AZ (November 2, 2015) – If you’ve ever watched an improv show live or on televison, you may wonder how the players manage to create scenes, and mini-plays completely made-up in the moment, right before your eyes. It’s not as hard as you think. Improvisational theater skills can be learned. Shaeri Richards (a long time Sedona improv artist, currently performing with Zenprov ) with assistance from fellow troupe member Linda Roemer, will be facilitating a class called the Improv Tool Kit (Round II) to teach you how it’s done. The first class was so much fun, half the class…
Sedona AZ (November 2, 2015) – On Wednesday, November 11, Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc. (KSB) will feature Jean Turocy, Director of Education and Community Outreach for Sedona Recycles, at KSB’s Preserving the Wonder(tm) Speaker Series. She will speak in depth about ways to recycle for the benefit of Sedona’s home environment and beyond.
By Ted GrussingA short, very fun trip to Las Vegas and fun seeing so many members of the 7th TDS attending after this many years; supposedly this is going to be the last, but methinks there will be more. In and out of Vegas and never saw a slot machine or black jack table as we were at the Embassy Suites that doesn’t have a casino :+) Got a few shots I liked and also discovered a great use for the sunroof or whatever you call them … hold the camera up above the vehicle and take some shots while…
By Annabel V SclippaCottonwood AZ (October 31, 2015) – Join us in Old Town Cottonwood for Second Saturday Art Walk on November 14th for a day and evening packed full of events. This special Autumnal month, the Art Walk is wrapped in the festivities of the annual Walkin’ On Main celebration, the 2nd Annual Historic Home & Buildings Tour by the City of Cottonwood’s Historic Preservation Commission, and the adjoining Zeke Taylor BBQ at the Clemenceau Museum.
Sedona AZ (October 30, 2015) – HenryIn-Take Date of August, 2015 My name is Henry and I am a very sweet, well mannered, neutered male, of the Shepherd variety. I have a unique fur color of whites, golds, browns and black that make me a rather handsome looking 3 year old. I have a soulful way about me and love to look into people’s eyes. What’s that saying? “The eyes are the windows of the soul”. I like that saying!I have lived in New Mexico and am new to this beautiful place called Sedona. I get a glimpse now and then when…
Sedona AZ (October 30, 2015) -On Thursday, November 12th, at 6:30 PM, The Inspiration of Sedona will have a potluck as a celebration of its upcoming Climate Care Awareness Events, and the public is invited. For those so inclined, please feel free to bring a “Climate Care Aware,” plant-based potluck contribution. Also, in the spirit of zero waste for climate care, please bring your own plate, glass, and utensils.
By Jolene Pierson, Coordinator for the Veterans History Project at Sedona Public LibrarySedona AZ (October 30, 2015) – Saturday, November 7, has been officially proclaimed Veterans History Project Day in the City of Sedona and also in the City of Cottonwood. Veterans who have contributed their stories to the VHP will be honored that day.The Sedona Public Library is an official partner with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, which collects and preserves the personal oral histories of our nation’s war veterans. Imagine how fascinating it would be if you could see and hear veterans of the Revolutionary War or the…
Cottonwood AZ (October 30, 2015) – A celebration to launch the Sedona Verde Valley Geotourism Website is being planned for November 12th from 6 – 8 PM at the Blazin’ M Ranch, 1875 Mabery Ranch Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. ‘Toast to Tourism’ commemorates this much anticipated partnership devoted to promoting sustainable and quality tourism. There will be light refreshments and entertainment by the Jerome Ukulele Orchestra, the Blazin’ M Band and Tres Rios Chicas. Tickets are free however an RSVP is required due to limited seating. To save a spot at this exciting event, RSVP now.
By Ted Grussing… Lake Alamo that is … and what a beautiful lake it is. As seen in this photo it is roughly a square mile in surface area and if there is a lot of water it gets a lot bigger. Lake Alamo can be accessed by taking the turn off in Wenden from Hwy 60 and it is about 40 miles back into the lake. I drove out there on the way back from California, mid-September and never saw another vehicle going out there or on the way back … it is remote. There is a NPS ranger…
Camp Verde AZ (October 29, 2015) – A program on Verde Valley Ancestral Heritage and the new Site Watch Program will be held November 14, 6 – 8 p.m. at Montezuma Castle National Monument. Several Hopi traditional leaders and youth, who want to learn more about their ancestral sites in our area, will give an introduction speaking of the importance to them of protecting these prehistoric sites.
Sedona AZ (October 29, 2015) – By definition, a successful artist never ceases being an inventor. The creation of a new work is always an act of innovation – and on a larger parallel, the development of an artistic career can be likened to a continual process of reincarnation.
SEDONA, Ariz. (Oct. 29, 2015) It’s no secret that when it comes to spending money on education Arizona ranks as one of the worst states in our country. Nor is it a surprise Arizona students are almost at the bottom of the barrel in academic performance.With a state legislature continually cutting school budgets while increasing budgets for jails and other pet projects, schools in Arizona are reaching a critical mass where substandard education is becoming the norm rather than exception.