Articles, reviews and news about the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Scottsdale, Phoenix & Prescott, Arizona
Posted in Arizona on May 20th, 2010
When we were kids, my sister and I loved the 1980 PBS series Cosmos with Carl Sagan. Something about his deep, soothing voice and that gold cordoroy blazer just drew us in. Well, that, and the fact that as daughters of a NASA spokesperson and an accomplished teacher, we were reared on a steady diet [...]
Posted in Arizona on Feb 15th, 2010
Individual tickets for shows in the Sedona Film Festival went on sale today, Monday February 15, 2010. Over 125 films will be featured this week with special guest speakers like Michael Moore in addition to Festival favorites like the screenwriting workshops and Sedona Green Event.
Show tickets are selling out quickly, so make sure [...]
Posted in Arizona on Oct 15th, 2009
As a second installation to my Arizona Fall Follies story (see the first chapter on Prescott) I thought I’d turn to my own community of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area.
Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the nation, so no doubt there are tons of things to do in the Valley of the Sun [...]
Posted in Arizona on Aug 29th, 2009
It was One Hundred Thirteen Degrees (yes, 113 degrees) here in Scottsdale today. Blech.
But, I am so super excited for fall to arrive this year – even more than usual – because there are some really cool new 2009 autumn festivities happening around the state of Arizona. Well, they may not be new to everyone, [...]
Posted in Arizona on Aug 7th, 2009
My dad is just like my grandpa, but my grandpa is better. – Zach, 5th grader – Cottonwood, AZ
Posted in Arizona on Jun 1st, 2009
Okay, this is such a cool idea… and I mean “cool” literally. Get out of the summer heat of Phoenix (or whereever you are) and escape to the cool high-country of the Verde Valley for this ongoing summer event. Take the Verde Canyon Railroad’s “Grape Escape” and enjoy great wines, good food and splendid scenery.
Gazing [...]
Posted in Arizona on May 30th, 2009
The Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society announced that tickets are
now available for films and concerts during its first annual Festival of Native American
Culture to be held from June 5 through 13, 2009, at the Red Rock District Visitor Center, south
of the Village of Oak Creek and at the Sedona Visitor Center in [...]
Posted in Arizona on May 29th, 2009
Tip the scales from ordinary to extraordinary in celebrating Dad on his special day. Throw Papa ON the Train for Father’s Day on June 21,2009. Riding the rails with loving sons and daughters in the relaxing climate-controlled cars of Verde Canyon Railroad will weigh in as a golden memory. The train gently slaloms through the [...]
Posted in Arizona on May 27th, 2009
As a mother and friend to many women (including myself) that have had a range of experiences with infertility issues – from funny ovulation test stories to heart-breaking grief from the loss of a baby and infinite joy when a child finally arrives – I cannot wait to see the upcoming play from the Theatrikos [...]
Posted in Arizona on May 8th, 2009
Looking for a place to honor your mom this weekend? Check out these Mother’s Day Weekend activities around Arizona.
Sedona
Mother’s Day Brunch at Joey Bistro:
May 10
“Mama mia”… those will be the only two words you’ll be able to speak after celebrating an incredible Mother’s Day at Joey Bistro, thanks to an exquisite menu planned and prepared [...]
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