Zack Scott’s words were final and precise: “That’s a wrap!” Cheers and shouts rang out from the Flagstaff film crew, exuberant and ready to celebrate the end of production of Scott’s short film, shot last month mostly on the campus of Northern Arizona University, his second production since he graduated from Sedona Film School (SFS) last year. And it’s a wrap for SFS as the school ends 14 years of cultivating aspiring filmmakers like Scott who came to Arizona from around the country to attend, … [Read more...] about Final Cut for Sedona Film School
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Eric Moore Shares His Love of Birding
When Eric Moore was a child, he was fascinated by birds at the feeder in his yard. “I started when I was about five years old. It’s been a lifelong interest,” he said. The older he got, the more his interest grew. “I would build a blind like hunters or photographers use and started doing bird photos at 12 or 13 and doing bird recordings when I was 14 or 15.” Moore joined the Tucson Audubon Society when he was 13. He was teased by other kids about his interest, the adults took him under … [Read more...] about Eric Moore Shares His Love of Birding
Great Sedona Chili Cook Off Saturday
Chefs from throughout the Verde Valley will feature their favorite chili recipes at the Fourth Annual Great Sedona Chili Cook Off on May 3, 2014. Sponsored by the Sedona Rotary Club, the chililicious event will be held at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Chili tasting will run at 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. awards ceremony; admission is $15 for adults and children under 10 are free. Free Park & Ride from Uptown Municipal Parking Lot & 179-Look for … [Read more...] about Great Sedona Chili Cook Off Saturday
Hillary Clinton in Northern Arizona
The McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University says former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will participate in a conversation with U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) at the McCain Institute's annual Sedona Forum this weekend in Sedona, Arizona. "I am very pleased to have my friend Secretary Clinton join this year's Sedona Forum," said Senator McCain. "From her years of service as first lady, in the U.S. Senate and at the State Department, one would … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton in Northern Arizona
Così fan tutte this Weekend
Chamber Music Sedona is presenting Mozart's famous opera at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. See the Met: Live in HD this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. WHO: Music Director James Levine conducts Mozart’s beloved opera about testing the ties of love. The last of the three great Mozart/daPonte collaborations, the cast is filled with youthful Met stars in the story of two pairs of sisters and brothers caught in the complex contradictions of love and lust. Starring as the sisters are the … [Read more...] about Così fan tutte this Weekend
Run to benefit Verde Valley Hospice
The third annual Loven Family Run to benefit the Verde Valley Hospice Home is set for Saturday, March 29, at the Blazin’ M Ranch in Cottonwood. Sponsored by the Loven family and hosted by Verde Valley Medical Center, the event features a family 2K run/walk, 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Participants ‘take their mark’ at 8 a.m., and after crossing the finish line will be treated to an old-fashioned country breakfast. Pre-registration fees are $30 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K. Fees for the 2K … [Read more...] about Run to benefit Verde Valley Hospice
JazzFest Featuring Stellar Rundown
Magical Music in the Red Rocks just got richer as the March 19-23 inaugural Sedona JazzFest kicks off with Club Crawls, a Jazz film documentary, a Jazz-focused play “The Wild Party” and much more. While the sounds of jazz in Sedona continue to be heard at various community venues from churches to restaurants and clubs, Chamber Music Sedona is reintroducing jazz to its series with an unprecedented grass-roots effort. “We’re working with many community businesses and venues, Sedona schools, NAU … [Read more...] about JazzFest Featuring Stellar Rundown
Sedona International Film Festival
Award-winning animal rescue film Lion Ark is one of 145+ independent films selected for the 2014 Sedona International Film Festival (February 22 – March 2, 2014). Celebrating more than 19 years of screenings and educational workshops, The Sedona International Film Festival is considered one of the top regional festivals in the nation. Named the “Fest to Impress” by MovieMaker Magazine, the festival has featured a number of Academy Award-nominated films. Past festival guests and honorees include … [Read more...] about Sedona International Film Festival
Record Numbers for Sedona Marathon
A record number of participants raced through the beautiful red rocks for the 9th Annual Sedona Marathon Event. Over 2,500 runners enjoyed this beautiful course; and the results are in. The Full Marathon Men's Division was dominated by Flagstaff, Arizona runners. Thomas Rivers Puzey, age 29, came in first place with a time of 2:46:20. In second place with a time of 2:48:55 was Gary Krugger, age 28; … [Read more...] about Record Numbers for Sedona Marathon
ADEQ Funding Oak Creek Cleanup
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials announced today that a $165,998 grant has been awarded to the Oak Creek Watershed Council for continued outreach efforts and cleanup events of the Creek Ambassadors program. The grant is one of three awarded in Arizona this year, administered by ADEQ’s water quality improvement grant program, to address polluted runoff from many different sources. Oak Creek, from its headwaters to its confluence with Spring Creek in Oak Creek Canyon, is … [Read more...] about ADEQ Funding Oak Creek Cleanup
