Alyssa Smith, Camp Verde Journal Journalist Profile

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Verde Valley Comic Expo strikes back on Saturday, March 29

1 month ago | journalaz.com | Alyssa Smith

The eighth annual Verde Valley Comic Expo will return to the Cottonwood Recreation Center on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Organized by the Cottonwood Public Library, this family-friendly event is intended to provide Verde Valley residents with access the world of comics in their own backyard without having to drive to Phoenix. The expo will feature vendors, artists, authors and illustrators displaying and selling their comic books, figurines, costumes and more.
‘A Samurai in Time’ wins top prize at Japan’s premier film event

1 month ago | japantimes.co.jp | Alyssa Smith

“A Samurai in Time” capped its against-all-odds success story Friday night at the 48th Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony, where it received the award for best film. Director Junichi Yasuda’s heartfelt tribute to jidaigeki (period dramas) centers on a samurai who is transported from the late 1860s to modern-day Kyoto. Finding himself on a jidaigeki set, he soon becomes a kirare-yaku — an actor specializing in dying during sword-fighting scenes — and falls in love with the genre.
Cottonwood City Council discusses LIHTC funding & budget

1 month ago | journalaz.com | Alyssa Smith

The Cottonwood City Council unanimously elected Councilwoman Felicia Coates as vice mayor on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Coates was nominated by former Vice Mayor Debbie Wilden, who said that Coates has so far come to meetings prepared, asked great questions and been active in the community. The council discussed supporting a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application to expand the Verde Plaza Apartments and city staff’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget.
Shinjuku Alta closes its doors after 45 years

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Alyssa Smith

For over four decades, “Let’s meet at Alta” was a given for anyone planning to meet up with friends in Shinjuku — one of Tokyo’s busiest entertainment districts. The Shinjuku Alta building, which opened in April 1980, will close its doors after 45 years of business on Friday night, which for some feels like the end of an era. Located near the east exit of the JR Shinjuku Station, the shopping complex housed trendy fashion stores popular among young women. Source link
Shinjuku Alta closes its doors after 45 years

1 month ago | japantimes.co.jp | Alyssa Smith

For over four decades, “Let’s meet at Alta” was a given for anyone planning to meet up with friends in Shinjuku — one of Tokyo’s busiest entertainment districts. The Shinjuku Alta building, which opened in April 1980, will close its doors after 45 years of business on Friday night, which for some feels like the end of an era. Located near the east exit of the JR Shinjuku Station, the shopping complex housed trendy fashion stores popular among young women.
Dr. Megan Gerber named Assistant Dean of Health Humanities

1 month ago | spotlightnews.com | Alyssa Smith

ALBANY – Megan Gerber, MD, MPH, has been appointed assistant dean of health humanities, a new position aimed at fostering an understanding of how the arts and social sciences can be used to explore the human experience in health and illness, and integrating those perspectives into medical education, research, and clinical practice.
Cottonwood City Council discussed airport issues with residents and Clarkdale mayor

2 months ago | journalaz.com | Alyssa Smith

The Cottonwood City Council held a work session on Feb. 10 to discuss a Dec. 10 resolution passed by the Clarkdale Town Council requesting that Cottonwood take action to address complaints from Clarkdale residents about flight training at the Cottonwood Airport.
Cottonwood City Council declares a housing emergency

2 months ago | journalaz.com | Alyssa Smith

The Cottonwood City Council adopted a resolution declaring a housing emergency in Cottonwood during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The resolution addressed what some council members saw as the effect of short-term rentals on local housing supply and the restrictions placed on the ability of cities and towns to limit STRs as a result of Senate Bill 1350, which became law in 2016.
Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto awarded Grammy for best new age album

2 months ago | japantimes.co.jp | Alyssa Smith

Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto won the award for best new age, ambient or chant album at the Grammy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. Alongside South African flutist Wouter Kellerman and Indian American vocalist Chandrika Tandon, Matsumoto took home the accolade for the trio’s album “Triveni.”Ryuichi Sakamoto’s “Opus” was also nominated in the same category.
Clarkdale adopts historic preservation ordinance

2 months ago | journalaz.com | Alyssa Smith

The Clarkdale Town Council unanimously voted to create a historic preservation ordinance on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Clarkdale created an Historic Preservation Commission in July 2020 to develop an ordinance that would meet the State Historic Preservation Office’s requirements for the town to qualify for Certified Local Government status, which would enable the town to apply for grants that ensure consistent historic preservation practices. The commission began drafting the ordinance in early 2021.