What does it mean to live in an Urban Rural Interface? It depends on who you talk to- however, the Lifestyle Sustainability Directory's definition, in my opinion, is the most succinct; as to provide an all-encompassing version of this very nuanced & dynamic term is to not only understand it, but to process it, as in, it is a lived-in experience, not just a passing observation, but an ongoing interplay: "It is the living edge where city vibrancy meets the quiet breadth of the

Behold-my first experiment in data sonification, i.e. the mapping of visual data into sound.

Hopi R-2 Creators: Electrical Engineer/ Builder Joe Mastroianni (left) & Hopi/Tewa Multimedia Artist/ Painter Duane Koyawena pose with "the first Indigenous droid in the galaxy" at the opening of Ani-Noquisi June 3. On June 3, Prescott's Museum of Indigenous People hosted its opening reception for Ani-Noquisi/ Star Nation , a one-of-a-kind exhibit that showcases Native American influences, perspectives and artwork in relation to popular culture. From the museum: A little Myth

On May 7, Tewa/ Hopi artist, musician & "edu-tainer" Ed Kabotie and his band Tha Yoties (short for Coyotes) presented an "Alter-Native History of America" at the Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts Foundation (PECPAF) in Camp Verde (of which I am very pleased to have helped to facilitate by introducing Ed to the foundation's president, Jane Whitmire, Ph. D.). As a huge fan of Ed's work and a self-appointed ambassador of culture, I'd been wanting Ed to come out and

n this short, I luxuriate in the various landscapes and soundscapes of Prescott, AZ as I allow for simple iterations of beauty to unfold; not seeking to grasp at anything or say anything other than, "This is where I am, today. Isn't it beautiful?"

On February 25, the Yavapai-Apache Nation held its annual Exodus Day event,"to commemorate the return of the Yavapai-Apache People from...

The Verde Valley, which encompasses Sedona, Cottonwood, Jerome, Camp Verde, Clarkdale and other smaller hamlets like Cornville & Middle Verde, is an area known for its diverse offerings such as hiking & biking, kayaking, wine tours, art galleries and more. For those seeking quieter activities, i.e. cemetery touring, the Verde Valley has multiple sites which offer a glimpse into the region's history. Camp Verde's layered history Camp Verde is best known for Montezuma Castle N

In this video, I explore transience and contemplate a sense of place at Montezuma Castle National Monument in Camp Verde, AZ.