After a thorough search for the most qualified candidate, the city of Sedona promoted JoAnne Cook as the new city clerk. Cook has worked for the city of Sedona for over seven years, first as the deputy city clerk and most recently as a human resources specialist. She is also a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.“I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve the community, City Council, and my colleagues as city clerk. When I first came to work for the city of Sedona as the deputy city clerk, I thoroughly enjoyed…
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El Valle Artist Association (EVAA) will hold its first meeting of the New Year on Jan. 13 at 1:00 pm at the Pine Shadows Club House located at 2050 W. State Route 89A, Cottonwood, AZ. Social distancing and masks are recommended. If you are an artist or interested in the arts, come to the meeting. The meeting includes a business session, selection of Artist of the Month and an Art demo by Artist Rita Bingham demonstrating “Exploring Watercolor Effects on Mylar ” in advance of her workshop January 29. Contact Nadine Cummins 480-375-0982 for workshop information.The Artist of the Month’s…
By Ted Grussing… there are so many beautiful shots of those incredible creatures who wing it daily, so this missive is dedicated to them … they are not raptors, they are every other creature that has been blessed with wings and flies. The shot above is a pair of Cinnamon Teal that are spiraling upwards from the ponds at Page Springs forming almost a ballet type scene … water flying everywhere from the enormous energy being expended to make it into flight. Below we have a Great Egret departing a quiet cove he was hunting and the early morning sun…
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning documentary “Torn” showing Jan. 7-12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. When world-renowned climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost in a deadly avalanche, his best friend and climbing partner went on to marry his widow and help raise his three sons. This profoundly intimate film from eldest son Max, captures the family’s intense personal journey toward understanding as they finally lay him to rest. Widely hailed as the greatest mountaineer of his day, Alex Lowe was a hero to a generation of outdoor sports…
Do you have questions about healthcare coverage and open enrollment windows? Get answers. Bring your questions to an informal Meet & Greet-style Q&A session at Camp Verde Community Library on Friday, January 7 at 2:30p in the Terracotta Room. Relax and enjoy sweet and savory snacks and warm beverages while you interact with representatives from Medicare, Medicaid (AHCCCS), and the Affordable Care Act Marketplace who are available to listen and share their expertise.Emma Onawa, Benefits & Education Specialist with the Family Involvement Center will provide information about AHCCCS. Roberta Trovinger, Licensed Sales Agent with Aurora Benefits LLC will answer questions…
Renowned guest violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform Joseph White’s Violin Concerto in F# minor with the Verde Valley Sinfonietta, under the direction of Music Director Kevin Kozacek, on Sunday, January 16th in the Sedona Performing Arts Center at 2:30 PM. Pine is an internationally known soloist and recording artist. In recent years Pine has researched the works of well-respected Black composers whose works have been unjustly ignored by mainstream orchestras. According to the Sinfonietta’s Music Director, Kevin Kozacek,“Since this is the Martin Luther King holiday weekend, I thought we would showcase two fine works by Black composers as a…
Award-winning and moving documentary debuts at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Snowy weather in Sedona? Looking for fun things in Sedona when it snows? The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning documentary “Torn” showing Jan. 7-12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. When world-renowned climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost in a deadly avalanche, his best friend and climbing partner went on to marry his widow and help raise his three sons. This profoundly intimate film from eldest son Max, captures the family’s intense personal journey toward understanding as they finally lay…
By Ted Grussing… I cycle through the years ePhotos on my three monitors throughout the day and spent more than a few moments looking at these photos today … they brought back memories from the year present and many years back, so I’ll share them with you too. The top image is of my high performance sailplane at Sedona airport years ago. It was a fantastic soaring day and I was flying with a friend … we were waiting for the towplane to get here from Aquila and then we were off. The opening in the nose serves a dual…
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “Being the Ricardos” showing Jan. 7-12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Being the Ricardos” features an award-winning, all-star ensemble cast and has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Actress for Nicole Kidman, Best Actor for Javier Bardem, and Best Screenplay for Aaron Sorkin. Oscar-winners Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star as the power couple behind the beloved 1950s television sitcom “I Love Lucy” in Oscar-winning writer and director Aaron Sorkin’s behind-the-scenes drama, “Being the Ricardos”. During a single…