If you watched PBS in the 1980s or 1990s, chances are you’ve seen Gary Jenkins, frequently with his wife, Kathwren, by his side, demonstrate how to paint realistic florals. Gary was the second artist, after landscape painter Bill Alexander, to appear on PBS channels nationwide. The show, Jenkins Art Studio, led to a series of instructional books and videos and even a signature line of art supplies and a television series in Europe in the early 2000s. “Oil painting and sharing my passion for art with everyone around the world is a dream come true,” says Gary. In 2012, after…
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By Amaya Gayle GregoryOh the holy human, ordinarily divine conundrum, the paradox of paradoxes! Minds want it neat and clean, one or the other. Look around. Is there anything in this wonderful crazy messy distressing world that’s neat and clean? Isn’t it all one great big paradox? We love it and we hate it – we want desperately to stay around and we are so ready to move on – all at the same time. We’re one hot mess. We want relief from the schizophrenic ping pong game we’re living and we are tired of feeling out of sorts, off…
… thirteen million years ago, House Mountain began forming as a volcano began erupting. The lava flows had a very low viscosity, so rather than build a typical cinder cone, the lava flowed out over a very large are forming what is known as a shield volcano … only a thousand or so feet high, but spread out over a large area. At the time of the eruptions, the volcano was part of the Colorado Plateau and thus the lava flow went south, east and west. In the photo above, the green area in the foreground is the top of…
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Book Keepers” showing June 17-21 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Book Keepers” — winner of the Audience Award and Jury Award at the Austin Film Festival — follows the uplifting journey of a husband who keeps his wife’s dream alive by becoming the spokesperson for her book after her death. Carol Wall’s debut memoir – about cancer, friendship, and cultivating an open heart – was a breakout success. But joy turned to tragedy when the breast cancer she wrote about returned, and she…
Coconino National Forest visitors hoping to tour Palatki Heritage Site will need to book in advance using Recreation.gov beginning Tuesday, June 7. A non-refundable $1 reservation fee will apply while booking. In addition to a reservation, visitors must also present either an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass or a Red Rock Pass. Passes can be purchased in advance through Recreation.gov or on-site. “This move will enhance visitor convenience and addresses numerous frustrations our visitors have had while making reservations,” Heritage Site manager Bruce Carlson said. Those who are unable to access Recreation.gov may make a reservation by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations…
With wildfire season upon us, YCSO wants to remind residents of the danger that a dragging chain from your vehicle can cause a fire and ask that you be aware of anything that may ignite a spark from your vehicle. Around 4:15 Saturday morning June 4, 2022, YCSO dispatch received a call from Department of Public Safety (DPS) to report a fire east of Hwy 89 near mile marker (MM) 354. It should be noted that a similar fire was found just an hour prior at MM 340 and was extinguished by responding deputies and doused by fire personnel. When…
Emerson Theater Collaborative presents Friday Night at the Theater on June 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Arts Academy of Sedona in The Collective Sedona located at 7000 SR-179, Suite C-100 in the Village of Oak Creek. This cabaret-style event will feature music, dance, recitation and drama from a variety of local artists. Entertainment slated for this month includes Musicians, Bob Grogan, Shaeri Richards , The Village Troubadours: Jashan and Chantal, Gary Every and Zoot Suite Zebras, Dancers, Cheryl Good and Cassie Mavis, Poets and Performers: Linda Damita, Melinda, McElroy, Gary Scott, Matt Egan, Craig Schneider, Michael Steel and Camilla…
Join us on Thursday, June 23rd from 5:00-6:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room for our next free Music in the Stacks Special Concert Series featuring Copper Canyon Band. Music in the Stacks Special Concert Series is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There will be one band or solo artist that plays for the duration of the concert with a different artist playing each month, on the last Thursday of the month. This month’s concert features Copper Canyon Band who plays authentic bluegrass, country and Americana music. Reno McCormick sings…
The city of Sedona’s Park and Recreation Department will offer two top quality sports camps for kids during the month of June: the Challenger International Soccer Camp and JQ Basketball Camp.Both camps are great for all kids, from first time players to experienced players, looking to take their soccer and basketball skills to the next level. The Challenger International Soccer Camp is returning to Sedona again this summer from June 20, 2022 – June 24, 2022. Camp is open to kids 2 – 14 years old. Register online at www.challengersports.com and view the schedule based on your child’s experience and…