Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) President Camilla Ross recently presented a check to Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) for $3,946 as a donation of the proceeds from her most recent production, “Silence is Not Golden.” Written by Anita Yellin Simons, “Silence is Not Golden” was presented to the public during a three-day stretch in September at Verde Valley School’s Brady Hall. It was written and produced to raise awareness on domestic and sexual violence. Ross said that Emerson Theater … [Read more...] about Emerson Theater Collaborative Raises Funds for Domestic Abuse Survivors
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Self-Made Entrepreneur Creates African Safari Manhunt Contest
After multiple conversations with discouraged but smart, accomplished, educated, financially secure, active and attractive singles – along with their parents and friends – in addition to a series of her own unsuccessful relationships, entrepreneur and award-winning realtor Lori Anna Harrison has recognized that the difficulty of finding a romantic match is endemic in the United States. And, in classic Lori Anna fashion, she’s doing something about it. To find her own soulmate and also some great … [Read more...] about Self-Made Entrepreneur Creates African Safari Manhunt Contest
Self-Made Entrepreneur Creates African Safari Dating Game
Lions and tigers and what may well be the best first-date ever! Self-made entrepreneur Lori Anna Harrison has created her own dating game with the prize being a free 10-day African safari with her. Read about the African Safari Manhunt Contest at https://www.flagstaffbusinessnews.com/self-made-entrepreneur-creates-african-safari-manhunt-contest/. And hear from Lori in person on Zonie Living at Star Worldwide Networks: … [Read more...] about Self-Made Entrepreneur Creates African Safari Dating Game
A Real ‘Gneiss’ Guy
Northern Arizona holds epic opportunity for outdoor adventure – hiking, biking, camping, rafting, skiing and more – it’s all possible here and all impossibly good. Born and raised in Flagstaff, Santo Manone spends his share of time out there. From family exploits to his current summer gig as a river guide for Grand Canyon Youth, Manone is usually either on or planning the next adventure. Yet, something else is on his mind, too. “I always had some sort of bag I used to carry all of my things,” … [Read more...] about A Real ‘Gneiss’ Guy
Navajo Craft Soda: Pop Top, Fizz, Fizz
Refrigerators in modern convenience stores and travel centers have wall-to-wall beverage options. But few if any of them have their own craft sodas brewed in an on-site bottling room. That’s one of the things that makes the Navajo Blue Travel Plaza unique. It bottles eight flavors of Navajo Fizz Craft Soda. Pop the top on a refreshing Pinon Nut Root Beer, Sumac Strawberry or Cherry Lemongrass soda, the three most popular flavors, and enjoy the fizz. How about Peaches and Cream, Navajo … [Read more...] about Navajo Craft Soda: Pop Top, Fizz, Fizz
Verde Valley Harvest Takes a Village
What is being celebrated as a hearty grape harvest in the Verde Valley, the 2025 yield is considered to be another promising vintage, putting smiles on winegrowers’ faces and assurance of some nice flavors for wine lovers’ palates. Claiming that this year’s harvest was fast and furious, Verde Valley Wine Consortium President Paula Woolsey said, “It was hot and not a lot of rain or the traditional monsoons, so brix [sugar] levels were high, producing a good vintage. All in all, it was a good … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Harvest Takes a Village
Humankind Center Provides Venue for Conscious Connections
When you consider all of the human inhabitants of the Earth collectively, you get Humankind, which is the name of the new, innovative Humankind Center in Sedona. “The name carries a dual meaning: it honors the kindness inherent in humanity, while also pointing toward our shared journey as one human family,” explained John Strayer, owner and founder of the six-month-old center. “It reflects our mission to cultivate compassion, connection and conscious experiences.” Depending on the event, the … [Read more...] about Humankind Center Provides Venue for Conscious Connections
Arizona Wine Country Artists Village Returns to Old Town Cottonwood
The Arizona Wine Country Artists Village is presenting its next art and fine-craft fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday and Saturday Oct. 10 and 11 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, at Old Town Activity Park in Cottonwood. Organized and promoted by Jerome-based artists John and Lauri Maeder and hosted by the City of Cottonwood, the fair will showcase state and regional artists, fine-crafters and their works. The free, family-friendly and pet-friendly event celebrates the local arts community and … [Read more...] about Arizona Wine Country Artists Village Returns to Old Town Cottonwood
Flower Shop Blossoms into Larger Space
Frenchies rule at a floral shop in downtown Prescott. Samantha Huxtable, owner of The Frenchie Garden flower shop on West Goodwin Street near Courthouse Plaza, loves Frenchies, the small, muscular French bulldog breed, as much as she loves flowers. She has three of them: Leo, 3, Bruno, 2, and Moo Moo, 2, named after her beloved dog that died in February 2024 and inspired the name of Huxtable’s shop. “She is living her best life since being saved from the shelter,” Huxtable said about her newly … [Read more...] about Flower Shop Blossoms into Larger Space
From Family Recipes to Prescott Plates: Suzanne Barritt Brings New Flavor to Back Alley Cheese Bar
When Suzanne Barritt talks about Prescott, her Back Alley Cheese Bar & Grill, and culinary creativity, it’s hard not to catch her enthusiasm for all three. Barritt and her husband, Scott, purchased the Cheese Bar in mid-February from Sheri Shaw, who has owned and run the Back Alley Wine Bar since 2022. A former veterinary nurse who grew up in an Italian family in Chicago, Barritt has a heritage in fine foods. “Food was mostly our family’s whole life,” she said. “Our family got … [Read more...] about From Family Recipes to Prescott Plates: Suzanne Barritt Brings New Flavor to Back Alley Cheese Bar
