Young people 10 to 17 years old have the chance to learn skills to prepare for careers in film, whether as actors, directors or camera operators at the Youth Film Program in downtown Prescott. The afterschool program is accepting applications for classes beginning in January. The classes are Tuesdays, Fridays and some Saturdays, with a monthly tuition. Husband and wife filmmakers Gulliver and Christine Parascandolo have each been in the film business more than 25 years. The couple came to … [Read more...] about Youth Film Program Helps Aspiring Filmmakers Build Skills, Bring Stories to Life
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Finding Inner Peace, Standing in Chaos
During this joyous holiday season, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But audiologist Dr. Karon (Lynn) Lobrovich can help us still our minds and find inner peace. In her profession, she helps others hear, but she also invites us to listen to our “Soul Self.” She has authored two books, “Inner Peace: The Soul Self Remembered” volume 1 and 2, and hosts the Inner Peace Place podcast on YouTube. Hear tips for staying calm in the holiday storm from Dr. Lobrovich on Zonie Living at Star Worldwide … [Read more...] about Finding Inner Peace, Standing in Chaos
From Bootstraps to Boot Drop
When Donna Werking experienced the Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pinecone Drop in Flagstaff as a student at Northern Arizona University in the mid-2000s, she thought her hometown needed a New Year’s celebration of its own. That inspiration would later ignite one of Prescott’s most beloved NYE events, the Whiskey Row Boot Drop, now heading into its 15th year with two drops on Dec. 31, on downtown’s Whiskey Row. After NAU, Werking joined the Arizona Sundogs Hockey Club organization in Prescott … [Read more...] about From Bootstraps to Boot Drop
Five Key Principles for Event Planning or Festive Dinners
As an event planner, I’ve seen a lot: an outdoor celebration so cold it could break violins and freeze cameras; a microburst so precise it could target your event and snap heavy metal poles in two, tossing them like toothpicks; and a keynote speaker so ill with the flu that she could muster all the energy and inspiration of a frozen turkey. This and more makes me an expert in the Plan B department. Resourcefulness is everything. Here are my five key principles for your holiday event. 1. Never … [Read more...] about Five Key Principles for Event Planning or Festive Dinners
Chef Andrew Raab Brings Big-City Experience to Camp Verde’s Bullpen Grill
After serving as vice president of culinary operations at the Urth Caffé in Los Angeles, Chef Andrew Raab moved his family to Sedona, seeking a slower pace. “We had four Urth Caffés to start and ended up with 10 locations,” he said, noting the business is now international. Born in Maryland, Raab ran three successful restaurants for 10 years before moving to the West. Upon landing in Sedona, he served as chef at René at Tlaquepaque for two years. “Andy did me a big favor coming to work … [Read more...] about Chef Andrew Raab Brings Big-City Experience to Camp Verde’s Bullpen Grill
Where Chocolate Comes to Life
Since its roots in ancient Mesoamerica, chocolate arguably has been the queen of decadent desserts. And now, Shari Flam, owner of Living Chocolate in Sedona, is exposing cacao, the natural form of chocolate, as a vital nutrient. “Cacao in its natural state is a superfood and new studies have shown it can prevent dementia, stimulate stem cell growth and, combined with vitamin D3 and K2, can move calcium out of the arteries and build up bones,” she said. Flam explained the importance of keeping … [Read more...] about Where Chocolate Comes to Life
Muralist Claudio Valdez Revives Camp Verde History at Stage Stop Trading Post
With rollers, brushes, aerosol spray paint, scaffolding and a whole lot of talent, muralist Claudio Valdez is at it again. The renowned artist was hired by Rick and Jaynell Chambers to paint a mural on the outside of their Stage Stop Trading Post in Camp Verde. “The purpose behind the mural was a love for the historic Main Street of Camp Verde,” said Rick, “something that visitors and locals can stop and view and think of days gone by.” Titled “Onward! Ho,” Valdez says the mural … [Read more...] about Muralist Claudio Valdez Revives Camp Verde History at Stage Stop Trading Post
Ballet Victoria Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Prescott
Ballet Victoria’s version of “The Nutcracker” returns to the Jim and Linda Lee Performing Arts Center for three weekend performances: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7. Ballet Victoria’s adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s famous score is designed to whisk audiences away to a world of twinkling snowflakes, dancing sweets and childhood wonder. Described as a visually stunning production, the holiday classic is infused with fresh elements to delight all ages, including … [Read more...] about Ballet Victoria Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Prescott
Holiday Pet Safety: Keeping Your Furry Friends Happy and Safe This Season
The holidays always seem to bring a little extra warmth into our homes. The lights go up, the music starts and everything just feels a bit more special. And for many of us, pets are right in the middle of it all, watching us decorate, sniffing around the kitchen and trying to figure out what is going on, wondering: “Why are things in different places; and what is this big green thing with all those sparkling lights and things I can play with?” With all the cooking and baking we do this time of … [Read more...] about Holiday Pet Safety: Keeping Your Furry Friends Happy and Safe This Season
Meet Dr. Eamonn Mahoney: Innovating Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Northern Arizona
Dr. Eamonn Mahoney is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, caring for patients through the Spine and Pain Specialty Center. He completed his spine fellowship at SpineCare Medical Group, residency at Yale University, and earned his M.D. from New York University and B.S. from Fordham University. With more than 13 years of experience in surgical and non-surgical spine care, Dr. Mahoney is recognized for his expertise in advanced, … [Read more...] about Meet Dr. Eamonn Mahoney: Innovating Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Northern Arizona
