The entertainment industry brings us beauty, makes us think and laugh, and touches our hearts. The 27th Sedona International Film Festival, June 12-20, did just that with more than 180 films, from documentaries to feature films and animated shorts, and special celebrity appearances and performances. Some movies were streamed to ticket holders and others were featured before a live, socially-distanced audience, like “Perfumes,” which brought a collective sigh of relaxation with scenes from … [Read more...] about Sedona Film Festival Inspires, Entertains, Touches Lives, Attracts Thousands
A Return to Tradition
As Babbitt Ranches honors 135 years of operations in Northern Arizona, the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale is scheduled to be live and in-person again at Spider Web Camp, about 30 miles north of Flagstaff off Highway 89, on Saturday, July 10. Arizona’s largest privately owned working cattle ranch was unable to host the popular tradition last year because of the pandemic. Clay Rodgers, 40, who became ranch manager in March, says the Colt Sale is especially meaningful to him because he was born and … [Read more...] about A Return to Tradition
Gentle Giants Transforming Lives in Chino Valley
The girl with the pink leggings and brown cowboy boots pats the tri-colored pony on the neck, sits up straight in the saddle, and with reins confidently in hand, commands “Walk on.” As Majesty responds with a gentle stride, Lizzie smiles. And for Dani Mackin of Prescott, this is what a miracle looks like. Dani is Lizzie’s mom. She describes her 9-year-old’s serious social anxiety as paralyzing. “She wouldn’t talk to people. She would do what we call ‘a possum,’ and just freeze, or run away … [Read more...] about Gentle Giants Transforming Lives in Chino Valley
Nominations Being Accepted for Prescott ATHENA
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was beyond bright, fiercely determined and a tireless champion in the battle for women’s rights. She also was a recipient of the ATHENA Leadership Award, which honors exceptional individuals who have achieved professional excellence, contributed time and energy to improve the quality of life for others and helped individuals – particularly women – realize their full leadership potential. Bringing the spirit of the ATHENA program here, Quad … [Read more...] about Nominations Being Accepted for Prescott ATHENA
Growth Continues for Flagstaff Airport
At the beginning of 2020, things were looking promising for Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. It had just come off its best ever year, with a historic 124,000 enplanements in 2019, about 50,000 more than in any previous year. Then the pandemic hit and as the country shut down, the numbers plummeted. Instead of planning for new flights, the airport was looking for ways to assist businesses operating in the terminal. Now as people feel free to move about the country again, Airport Director Barney … [Read more...] about Growth Continues for Flagstaff Airport
Yee Ha’ólníi Doo Celebrating Summer Solstice with a Virtual Fair
Continuing the great tradition of annual Navajo Nation fairs and celebrations, Yee Ha’ólníi Doo has organized a Virtual Fair Celebrating Summer Solstice on June 19-20, 2021. The Virtual Fair features a phenomenal roster of cultural and musical performances plus much more! Annual fairs on the Navajo Nation have strengthened the culture of the Navajo People for over a century. Fair season is a time of unity, reacquaintance, friendly competition, and exhibition. For Yee Ha’ólníi Doo, celebrating … [Read more...] about Yee Ha’ólníi Doo Celebrating Summer Solstice with a Virtual Fair
How Recent Shifts Impacted the Local Real Estate Market
If you could wave a magic wand and live anywhere, where would that be? For me, that answer took the trip off the tongue every time to Flagstaff. My first time in Arizona was for the 1995 Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships in Flagstaff. Bozeman was getting a foot of snow as we skated off the runway bound for the meet. Two hours later, I hopped off the plane in Phoenix with the rest of my over-dressed, vitamin D-deprived teammates, into a balmy 78 degrees. We took a pit stop on the way … [Read more...] about How Recent Shifts Impacted the Local Real Estate Market
Considering Marriage as a Business
Do you know why the wedding band is placed on the fourth finger? The theory is that the fourth finger is the only finger with a vein connected to the heart. In a similar vein of sentiment, movies and television, particular religious dogmas and, frankly, just the general impression that we are given of marriage as we grow, suggest that there is an intrinsic and spiritual component to marriage that transcends mere laws. However, these grandiloquent notions hardly ever find their ways into a … [Read more...] about Considering Marriage as a Business
Pandemic Boosts Need for RV, Boat Storage
Industry experts will be gathering for the Toy Storage Nation Executive Workshop in San Francisco this summer to discuss the meteoric rise in boat and RV sales punctuated by the pandemic; the explosive and continued demand for large self-storage facilities; and how investors, developers and entrepreneurs can move forward wisely in this expanding industry. Workshop host Toy Storage Nation, a new start-up within the Hayworth Group of companies, is rapidly becoming the voice of the RV, boat and … [Read more...] about Pandemic Boosts Need for RV, Boat Storage
Habitat for Humanity: Generosity Fueled by Generosity
When public fundraising stopped , one promoter and its sponsors became heroes. With hundreds of non-profits in Flagstaff working together to provide services that enhance every part of our community, it is not always easy to ask community members to write a check to support all of our efforts. This is why there are many non-profit fundraising events. Sure, we love coming up with great ways for you and your neighbors to have fun, recreate, listen to live music and so much more – but we really … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity: Generosity Fueled by Generosity