… many photographs stand on their own and no explanation is necessary and these are examples of that … who doesn’t conjure up their own emotions and feelings about cloud flying and exploring the canyons and peaks of them? And who does not find themselves able to recline and watch and listen to the beauty of water fountains as they obliterate all cares of the day. Both of these experiences cleanse the soul and refresh the spirit. A joyful weekend now behind … the celebration of Easter and the continuation of Passover. Find yourself in peace and enjoy each day…
Author: Sedona Best
The Democrats of the Red Rocks (DORR) Breakfast at Home will host “Meet Your Statewide Candidates” with Arizona Corporation Commission candidates Sandra Kennedy and Lauren Kuby on Thursday, April 21 at 10:00 am. The zoom link is available on the DORR website https://democratsoftheredrocks.org/.Sandra Kennedy was first elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2008 on a platform of promoting solar energy. In her first term at the Commission, she worked with the Republican majority led by Kris Mayes to advance Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency. A fierce consumer advocate, Kennedy started her public service career when she was elected to…
By Amaya Gayle GregoryMind control is interesting. We flip out when we think another, let alone our government, is trying to control our minds and yet … you know me, there’s always an and yet … don’t see how our minds are controlled by the beliefs and thoughts, programming and wild stories we stuff them with. Talk about mind control! Wowser.It’s all mind.Seen to be controlled or not, realized to be unnecessary or not, held onto tightly or relaxed into like a toasty hot tub on a Winter’s day, all that we know,. all that we can know, is mind.…
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Unplugging” showing April 23-28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Unplugging” is an outrageous new romantic comedy starring Eva Longoria and Matt Walsh. After the death of a friend, Dan (Walsh) is inspired to whisk his wife Jeanine (Longoria) away to a remote town for a “digital detox”. Think a rustic getaway with no cell service, internet or social media is a romantic way to repair your marriage and sex life? Think again. Meet Dan and Jeanine Dewerson. The only spark in Dan and Jeanine’s bedroom…
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Walnut Canyon National Monument will host poetry workshops on Saturday, April 23rd and on Sunday, April 24th from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Facilitated by poet Jodie Hollander, these free workshops will allow participants to create an original poem inspired by their connection to public lands. Reservations are limited and are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Each workshop is limited to 15 participants. Email Ryan Carpenter at ryan_p_carpenter@nps.gov, or call (928) 526-3367 to reserve your spot today. Jodie Hollander is the author of a full-length collection of poetry entitled My Dark…
The Sedona Heritage Museum will hold a Rummage & Treasures Sale on Saturday, May 7 at the Museum. They are seeking quality donations, including rummage sale items that still have good life in them and can be reused by others; also antiques, art, furniture, home decor and tools. Anything broken should not be dropped off; and no clothing, please. Anyone who would like to donate to the sale can bring their items directly to the Museum at 735 Jordan Rd. in Uptown between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. It is requested that all drop-offs be made during business hours. Tax…
Shalom and greetings from the Rabbi, Board of Directors, and congregation of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley.All the services, classes, and programs are listed on the synagogue website.Come join us either in person or online. See jcsvv.org for instructions to register for in-person services. On Friday, April 22, a Friday evening service, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal, begins at 5:30 pm both in person and on Zoom, and livestreamed for members and their invitees. Congregants participate by lighting candles, doing a reading, or having an Aliyah for the Torah service. This week there will be a…
…sifting through photos tonight I came on a series of images that have always evoked a sense of forever while minimizing thoughts relating to human activities and participation in them … there are times when it is important to be alone and sense the unlimited universe we occupy such an infinitesimal part of … to be humbled by the extent and timelessness of creation and how short a period our visit here is. Flying above the cloud layers cuts you off from ties to earth; mountains poking through and above the clouds seem like intruders in the peace of being…
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of acclaimed new drama “Mothering Sunday” showing April 23-28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Mothering Sunday” features an award-winning cast, including Academy Award-winners Colin Firth and Olivia Colman, along with Odessa Young and Josh O’Connor. The film was a hit at prestigious film festivals around the world, including Toronto, Cannes, Chicago and London. On a warm spring day in 1924, house maid and foundling Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young) finds herself alone on Mother’s Day. Her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven (Colin Firth and Olivia Colman), are…