By Ted GrussingSedona News – … as peaceful as everything seems in the photo above, a lot is going on because he is searching the waters below him for food … a nice fish preferred. He eventually saw a school of small bait fish swimming close to shore. Once spotted, he dropped down to the shoreline, nabbed a good appetizer and flew back up to a perch to finish off his snack. It wasn’t much in the overall scheme of things for what he needs, but he takes what he can get … more to follow.The perfection of the portrait…
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Verde Valley Fire District was recently awarded a grant for the FFY 2022 in the amount of $12,474 from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to continue their child car seat safety program. Thanks to GOHS, the District expects to provide approximately 210 child car seats to those in need in the community. The District’s car seat program provides car seats at no cost to low-income families. Trained car seat technicians install the seats and provide instruction to parents and caregivers about the proper installation. This instruction is also provided, free of charge, to anyone who has a…
The city of Sedona and their contractor, Standard Construction Company, will begin the State Route (SR) 179 Sewer Main Replacement Project: Phase 2 the first week of January 2022. The start date is contingent upon the issuance of permits through Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), which is currently in process. The project consists of the removal and replacement of approximately 365 feet of sewer main along SR179, from the stopping point of Phase 1 through the Schnebly Hill roundabout. In addition to this work, approximately 400 feet of sewer main will be upgraded under the pedestrian bridge crossing Oak Creek,…
The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is proud to present the acclaimed new drama “The Lost Daughter” showing for a limited time: Dec. 26-30.“The Lost Daughter” is nominated for two Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama for Olivia Colman and Best Director for Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film is rated as one of the best films of 2021 by critics around the world and is Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, based on the novel by Elena Ferrante.“The Lost Daugher” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Olivia Coman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, Ed Harris, Peter Sarsgaard, Dagmara Dominczyk, and Paul Mescal.A…
Here we are rolling into next year and Sound Bites Grill offers live music and cheer.On Wednesday, December 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., it’s Wineaux Wednesday, presided over by local favorite Patrick Ki on ukulele and guitar. A consummate professional, Ki creates the perfect backdrop for an evening of great dining paired with fine wine tasting.On Thursday, December 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., it’s “Chill on the Hill” featuring the talented Eric Miller, with Adrial Zang on percussion. Both Zang and Miller are seasoned professionals that truly enjoy sharing a stage. The music they play is all about…
With jazz and pizzazz Steakhouse89 is ready to bring cheer and good times with jazz master Dave Len Scott and friends, musically waving goodbye to 2021 and welcoming 2022.Joining Scott on Friday, December 31, from 5 p.m. to midnight, will be the ever-popular bass guitar virtuoso Troy Perkins and diva Ana Shimkus, seasoned musicians who know how to put on a great show.Be prepared to dance like no one is looking as this band kicks up the vibes and gets everyone going and partying into next year.Reservations are recommended.On Christmas Eve, December 24, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday,…
Bah Humbug!By Tommy AcostaI’ll never forget that day; the day I lost my innocence and faith in humanity.I was seven years old and playing with my friend Butchie Hagen in his room. It was a week before Christmas, and I was so excited to know Santa was coming soon with all kinds of presents as he had every year of my life I could remember.Butchie looked like something was bothering him. He wasn’t the same happy self as he usually was.I asked him what was wrong, and he said, “There is no Santa Clause.” I said “what?”“There is no Santa…
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Bolshoi Ballet production from Moscow returns to the big screen at Fisher Theatre Come and experience a holiday treasure! The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Dec. 5 when it hosts the big screen encore of “The Nutcracker” from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 4:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young Marie and her Nutcracker prince! E.T.A. Hoffmann’s fairytale staged by Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich will transport children and adults alike to a world of magic…