Sedona News Archives

Two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick stars in 'Wonderful World' - a bittersweet comedy about families, friends and a frivolous fight against corporate institutions - which premieres in Sedona on Tuesday, Dec.

Shoppers make their way through Fiesta Mall in Mesa with some holiday gift items during a morning of Christmas shopping on Saturday.

'A True Story: The Japanese American Internment of World War II' will be presented by long-time Sedona resident, Linda Yee.

Sedona, AZ: Sedona Adventure Tours has put together a new and creative all-day activity for visitors and locals alike - a tour of Jerome wine tasting rooms, shops, galleries and dining along with tours of wineries in the Verde Valley.

Sedona, AZ: December in Sedona is a magical time. Especially at the beautiful Mexican-style village that is the Art and Soul of Sedona - Tlaquepaque.

If you visit Sedona - and some 3 million people do each year -make sure to send postcards home.

Human Nature Dance Theater brings its unique blend of dance, theatre and live music to the Old Town Center for the Arts, for a performance entitled 'Flying at Night' on Saturday, December 5th, at 8:00 PM.

On Sunday, December 6th at 7:00 PM you are invited to an 'exquizite' evening of 'muzic' with Fitz, Zang & Z, at the Old Town Center for the Arts.

What does a Vice Mayor do, and why does anyone want the position, anyway? For some city councilors, the title is the "bone" that is thrown for a long and distinguished career on the city council.

In anticipation of Chief Vernier's retirement, City Manager Ernster has offered the Interim Chief Position to Jim Driscoll, who is currently the Chief Deputy for Coconino County.

Last Thanksgiving weekend, a group of Top 40 recording artists gathered to record songs benefitting Oxford House Inc .

My wife and I first visited Sedona around 14 years ago. We stayed at Los Abrigados, and had dinner at the Radisson Poco Diablo.

In a life spent searching for a multi-faceted, atypically melodic dirt road that travels across many musical landscapes, What Laura Says may be the one band that not only has traveled this road, but lso rocked its many stories to the slack-jawed hitchhikers along the way.

Little about the Forest Service administration would change if the Red Rock Ranger District were to be designated as a National Scenic Area under the current draft legislation, the District Ranger told the Cottonwood City Council Tuesday.

From the lighting of over 6,000 luminarias at beautiful Tlaquepaque to the lighting of over 1 million Christmas lights at Los Abrigados nightly, make some memories with your family this holiday season here in beautiful Sedona. Read on for video and information on the best ways to celebrate the season in Sedona.

Brandon Decker will kick-off his Winter West Coast Tour with a harmony-laden, gritty, melancholy acoustic rock show at Studio Live on Friday Dec 4 at 7:30 pm.

Join us for popcorn, candy and movies Monday nights in the Village of Oak Creek. For several years Canyon Moon Theatre has been bringing live theater, music and other forms of entertainment to our community. Now we've added Movies at the Moon, an eclectic combination of films that will tickle your funny bone, provoke conversation and give you a chance to see films that you love, that you missed, that you want to see again.

Have you ever experienced anything that is pure dead brilliant? If you've made the trek 'over the pond' to the United Kingdom, perhaps you've heard this Glaswegian phrase. It's used to enthusiastically describe something that is really great. Well, here's your chance to experience something really great, right here in the Verde Valley. Flagstaff Celtic sensations

The Canyon Moon Theatre Art Gallery announces the opening of its latest exhibit, featuring the works of local artists Mary Dove, Celesty Claudio, Mel Copen and Beverly Kievman Copen. The exhibit opens Dec. 2, in the Gallery of Canyon Moon Theatre. See more on KudosAZ.com

Start your Thanksgiving festivities off right with the inaugural Turkey Trot 5K fun race/walk in beautiful Sedona on Nov. 26. The inspiration for this event is to simply encourage the community to come together for a bit of healthy living before families settle in for a traditional day of feasting.

Jeff Smedstad, owner and chef of Sedona's Elote Café, will be at The Well Red Coyote on Saturday, Nov. 28, from noon until 3 p.m., to discuss his legendary cooking style and to sign his new "Elote Café Cookbook." In addition, he'll be cooking samples of some of the dishes featured in the cookbook.

The Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa hosts it inaugural Fine Arts Exhibit & Sale during Thanksgiving weekend. The event features the work of 32 artists from the greater Sedona area. The theme for this first-ever show is "INSPIRED 09."

A spectacular Arts and Gifts Festival shall take place on Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, 100 Meadowlark Drive, at SR 179.

Correspondence and clear intent brought the magic of the Sedona Arts Center Ceramics Studio to Monument Valley High School earlier this month.

Recently Certified as a LEED Accredited Professional Roberta "Bobbie" Surber, President of the Sedona-Oak Creek Governing Board, was a featured speaker at the annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo held in Phoenix, AZ, earlier this month.

The City of Sedona has launched a preview of their new website design at www.SedonaAZ.gov . To view, click on website in 'Preview Our New Website' pop-up. We hope you will enjoy the new design, easy navigation, and online capabilities such as e-notification. Please share your comments by submitting the short site survey so we can improve it before ...

The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to present a special Middle Eastern Dance Student Showcase.

Join us for popcorn, candy and movies Monday nights in the Village of Oak Creek! For several years Canyon Moon Theatre has been bringing live theater, music and other forms of entertainment to our community.

The Holidays are just around the corner and what better gift is there than original art? First Saturday Jerome Art Walk is the perfect night to start the season's shopping for the perfect present.

Have you ever experienced anything that is pure dead brilliant? If you've made the trek 'over the pond' to the United Kingdom, perhaps you've heard this Glaswegian phrase.

After more than 3 years of research, 20 public forums, and many rewrites for a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, the Sedona Housing Commission last night discussed their final draft to be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission on December 1, 2009.

The Sedona Community Farmers Market is proud to announce its first Winter Season.

On Friday, November 20, 2009, the Sedona City Council achieved unanimous consensus on their three highest priorities for the City's focus over the next fiscal year.

Dee Durkee, fiber and paper arts, and Peter Baenziger, landscape photography, announce their 5th annual Holiday Open Studio in West Sedona on Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th, from 11-5 pm each day.

Saturday, Nov. 21, will bring Blues Dawg featuring Suzie Schomaker to the stage in a special benefit concert for the SPG. Blues Dawg showcases contemporary blues steeped in the traditions of early American blues and roots music.

Shop locally and benefit the whole community
According to Jodie Filardo, economic planner for the City of Sedona, Shopping locally is important because all of the cities and towns in the Verde Valley except Clarkdale are sales-tax based. “Needed services are funded by shopping,” she said. And money has a way of circulating.

Sedona Mayor Rob Adams is running for a second term in the 2010 Sedona City Council election.

Come to Old Town this weekend for an evening of Blues, Country and Folk music from Arizona music legend Hans Olson.

Another art form in the show is pottery. One of the earliest forms of utility and of expression, pottery was designed to hold things, to keep treasures safe, to transport precious cargo.

Local artists and celebrities turned out at the Sedona Arts Center to create their "loving" ceramic bowls to be sold at a two-day event opening on December 4, 2009 and continuing through December 5, 2009 .

The schedule of the Festival of Trees special events: Friday, November 27. The Festival of Trees, The Inspired Tree event opens.

Once again, it is Christmas in Jerome and that means a night of luminarias, tree lighting, and hayrides.

Who in Sedona wouldn't want to prevent our precious forest land from being traded for private land in, say, West Virginia that the Forest Service wants to get its hands on? It's so simple, so obvious.

The City of Sedona is accepting applications for the Arts and Culture Commission Art Organizations Grants Program.

Sedona, AZ: Sedona Adventure Tours has put together a new and creative all-day activity for visitors and locals alike - a tour of Jerome wine tasting rooms, shops, galleries and dining along with tours of wineries in the Verde Valley.

The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for one position on the Arts and Culture Commission.

Sedona, AZ: Elvis is in the house during Red Rock Fantasy at Angel Lightfeather's Sacred Pathways in the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.

Sedona, AZ: For December's "1st Friday Gallery Tour" reception Turquoise Tortoise Gallery features a "Southwest Holiday" with all the trimmings.

Because of the ongoing and deepening State of Arizona fiscal deficit, the Arizona Department of Transportation is forced to implement a series of layoffs as part of its roadmap to reduce expenses and balance a budget ravaged by declining transportation revenue and legislative transfers.

Sedona , AZ Pink Jeep Tours officially opens Sedona's newest cafe, The Pink Java Cafe, on Monday, November 23, at 10:00 a.m. The Sedona Chamber of Commerce will also be there to perform the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Sedona City Council, at its Nov. 18 meeting, voted 4-2 to reject a National Scenic Area designation for Sedona.

While the Arizona Department of Transportation plans to shut down State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon during stormy weather this winter because of financial difficulties, many Sedona residents want the state to look at other cost-saving alternatives.

After your fill of turkey, and an early start on holiday shopping, make your reservations at Relics Restaurant & Nightclub Friday, Nov. 27, (the day after Thanksgiving), for Tom & Shondra's Broadway Wonderland Dinner Show at 8 p.m. Dinner reservations can be made from 6-7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. See KudosAZ.com for more information.

Theme Night, 3rd Point and Blues Dawg with Suzie Schomaker Nov. 19-21
This weekend Studio Live Sedona presents a group of shows featuring some great local talents. The return of the Sedona Performers Guild (SPG) Theme Night, power trio 3rd Point and Blues Dawg with special guest Suzie Schomaker will all take the stage for out-of-this-world performances. See more on KudosAZ.com.

Red RockAppella presents "Red Rockin' Holiday" Dec. 6, 2 p.m., at the Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Drive, Sedona. Red RockAppella, Sedona's very own women's a'cappella chorus, is one of the hundreds of Sweet Adelines International choruses that make up a worldwide organization of women who sing four-part barbershop harmony.

INSPIRED '09, the theme of the first Hilton Fine Arts Exhibit & Sale, will take place over Thanksgiving weekend. This is a very special event happening at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, Nov. 27-28 in the Grand Ballroom. The entire Sedona and Verde Valley communities and visitors are invited to come and enjoy this "All Sedona Arts Weekend" event and its festivities. There is no entrance fee for admission to the show. Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

SEDONA -- A Christmas tree bedecked with brightly painted recycled light bulbs of every kind? A splendid "angel tree" made of scrap roofing tin for protruding wings? Or how about a tree resembling a saguaro cactus decorated with chili pepper lights and intricately handcrafted gourds? What gives? It's Tlaquepaque's Festival of Trees, back for a second year.

Celebrated Chinese Zen "Soul" Calligrapher Alok Hsu Kwang-han will give a free talk on Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m., at Goldenstein Gallery in Uptown Sedona. In his talk, "Coming Home to Ourselves," Alok will share his insights on connecting with our inner center, our inner presence.

Beginning on Friday November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving, a special arts event, INSPIRED 09, will honor 31 prominent Sedona artists, a 'gift' of gratitude to Sedona from the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa.

After more than 3 years of research, 20 public forums, and many rewrites for a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, the Sedona Housing Commission last night discussed their final draft to be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission on December 1, 2009.

On Saturday Dec 12th, from 7-9 PM Sedona rock band 2 SUNS will be playing a fund-raiser for the Sedona Community Food Bank, in association with Verde Food Council, at Studio Live, 215 Coffeepot Drive, Next to Creative Flooring and Devi Yoga .

Celebrated Chinese Zen 'Soul' Calligrapher Alok Hsu Kwang-han will be giving a free talk on Friday November 20 at 6:30pm at Goldenstein Gallery in uptown Sedona.

After your fill of turkey, and an early start on holiday shopping, make your reservations at Relics Restaurant & Nightclub on Friday, November 27th , for Tom & Shondra's Broadway Wonderland Dinner Show at 8PM.

Belle is a Native American from the Menominee tribe of Wisconsin. Belle has been a resident of Sedona for the past three and a half years.

Sedona, AZ: For its "1st Friday Gallery Tour" reception on December 4, 5-8 p.m., Sedona's Lanning Gallery welcomes master jeweler Michael Grant for his Annual Holiday Show, unveiling his latest collection.

Looking to get some rest and relaxation? If you are interested in Reiki and wanting some stuff to help relax then you might like this Deal of the Day at Peace Place Gifts in Sedona.

Visitors to the spiritual center of Sedona, Arizona, may not know of the many wonders nearby.

It's a rare occasion when I wind my way up Oak Creek Canyon to cover a story in Flagstaff, but recently I read that the Arizona Department of Transportation was holding a public forum about how transportation might look in Arizona in the year 2050, 40 years from now, when our state's population is expected to at least double to 12 million, and ...

The award-winning romantic comedy "Coyote County Loser" makes a stop in Sedona for its Arizona Premiere on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The film is being presented by the Sedona International Film Festival in this one-night-only special engagement as part of its Tuesday Cinema Series. Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

Free healthy lifestyle seminar series at Goldenstein Gallery begins with injury prevention SEDONA, AZ - Wouldn't you like to begin 2010 in better shape than you are now? Join Sedona Marathon for the Fourth Annual 'Off The Couch' program and don't miss the opportunity to change your body and transform your life.

Head to Sedona and cash in on a great deal at the Enchantment Resort . If you love the view of Sedonaa s Red Rocks then you will love this hidden gem of a resort.

At the November 10, 2009 City Council meeting, Charles Mosley, Director of Public works outlined various options for replacing the biosolids drying beds at the city's Wasterwater Reclamation Plant.

Sedona, AZ: It's the time of year when friends and family are coming to visit and everybody is running around looking for the perfect way to keep all those visitors entertained and happy.

Sedona AZ: The Kokopelli Suites is pleased to announce that Asian designer, VerMayo, has agreed to release a limited number of handbags from his line available for sale at the Sedona-based hotel.

Sedona, AZ: All through Sedona, realtors are bustling with clients, their fingers busy writing contracts, and all through the air you feel the wonderful, crisp sound of "Activity." Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and its name is "Activity." And it has returned with a BANG to the Sedona real estate market.

Sedona, AZ: Awareness of a greater consciousness is the goal of students and disciples on their spiritual path.

I didn't know that Gary Chamberlain was a Vietnam Vet until I went to interview him on November 11, 2009 at Randall's Restaurant in Cottonwood about his fight against litter along Hwy 89A between Sedona and Cottonwood.

Fear based and untruthful information is no way to serve the public as an elected official.

Sedona, AZ: It was more than 20 years ago that a group of Western craftsmen - a painter/ sculptor, a photographer, a knife maker, and a saddle maker - discussed the idea of having Western fine art and cowboy gear in one show.

Santa Claus is coming to the next Sedona/Verde Valley Tweet-Up - are you?! The 6th monthly Sedona/Verde Valley Tweet-Up will bring dozens of Twitter users all over Arizona together to network and kick off the 19th Annual Red Rock Fantasy Thursday, November 19 at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa's Shef's Bar.

The City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that we are the recipients of the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Grant.

SEDONA -- No doubt you've heard of Toys for Tots. But what about gifts for grandmas and grandpas? The Elderly Christmas Gift Program began five years ago as a way to ensure older people living alone in Sedona and Cottonwood were not forgotten during the holiday season. The program is asking you to help out by...

COTTONWOOD -- "It was all pie in the sky," Margie Beach recalled of the concept for an intercity transit link between Sedona and Cottonwood. Beach and Carol Quasula were both citizen members of a special task force to assess the Cottonwood Area Transit system (CAT) two years ago to suggest how to make it more efficient and better.

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce will host a Safety Meeting for business owners and employees, the focus of which will be common injuries of the hand as well as the precautionary measures you can take to reduce the impact of H1N1 influenza on you and your staff. The program will offer...

Each year on Veterans Day Americans across the country take time to honor and remember the brave men and women of our armed forces and their families for their service and sacrifice to maintain our freedoms.

Sedona resident Carrie Konyha has a zeal for sharing her art. Carrie is an expert Middle Eastern dance artist & instructor impassioned about sharing the ancient art of bellydance in its traditional form. Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m., Carrie will perform in partnership with "Rhythm Oasis," a traditional Middle Eastern music ensemble from Flagstaff. The show "Caravan Dreams" is playing for one night only at Relics Nightclub in West Sedona.. See more on KudosAZ.com.

"You can never get enough of what you don't need to make you happy" -- Eric Hoffer
As Thanksgiving approaches and the year draws to an end, our headlines are dominated by stories of a greed-induced economic recession that seemingly will never end, and by stories of influenza and swine flu, for which we are less than adequately prepared. See more on KudosAZ.com.

SEDONA -- There is a lot of news floating around about the federal stimulus money and the green economy. But how can this funding benefit us, here in Sedona? Come hear some answers on how tax credits and utility rebates can help you make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. See more on KudosAZ.com.

Dry River Yacht Club and Paper Bird will play live in concert at 7 p.m at Oak Creek Brewery, Friday, Nov. 13. Oak Creek Brewery is located at 2050 Yavapi Drive in Sedona. Hear sample songs and get more information on KudosAZ.com

The award-winning romantic comedy "Coyote County Loser" makes a stop in Sedona for its Arizona Premiere on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The film is being presented by the Sedona International Film Festival in this one-night-only special engagement as part of its Tuesday Cinema Series. There will be two screenings of the film. See more on KudosAZ.com.

Nestled within the world-renowned red rocks of Sedona, Red Rock Fantasy at Los Abrigados Resort is a festival of nearly 1 million lights providing a man-made marvel within the scenic beauty that has drawn visitors for the past one hundred years. Now in its 19th year and boasting nearly two-dozen displays created by families from the Southwest, the festival promises never-before-seen marvels of light that leave children in wonderment and move adult minds to enjoy the holidays as they did when they were young. See more on KudosAZ.com.

"Inspired" is truly the word to use as the 32 Sedona artists preparing for the first Hilton Sedona Fine Arts event are experiencing. When one is transporting life-size sculptures weighing hundreds of pounds each, it can take a very small army to get them into trucks and then across the country to Sedona. he art event is Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27-28. See more on KudosAZ.com.

Buy and extra turkey when you shop at Bashas' and they'll set it aside for someone in need By Allen Elfman SEDONA, AZ - What would Thanksgiving be without a turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pumpkin pie? For many families this year, a traditional Thanksgiving may not be possible because they are struggling to put food on the table.

Sedona, AZ: Coyote County Loser, an award-winning romantic comedy and critic favorite, makes a stop in Sedona for its Arizona premiere.

Their instrumental power trio style is a blend of rock and jazz, featuring a heavy dose of unusual time signatures.

In the aftermath of the tragedy at Angel Valley Retreat Center, where an incompetently conducted 'sweat lodge' held by Californian self-help guru James Arthur Ray killed three participants, political steps are being taken by several native people across the United States.

Bonnie Hartenstein, a nationally noted artist, lecturer, and teacher, will present a lively public lecture and discussion in Tlaquepaque's Sala de Milagro ballroom at 3:00 PM on Sunday, Nov.

Jake Payne, J Wagner and Trevor Reichman will host a song circle at Imagine Art, the paint your own ceramic studio, on Tuesday, November 17 from 6 to 9pm.

At the November 10, 2009 City Council meeting, Charles Mosley, Director of Public works outlined various options for replacing the biosolids drying beds at the city's Wasterwater Reclamation Plant.

A Canadian man is the third person to file a lawsuit in connection with last month's sweat lodge ceremony in northern Arizona that left three people dead and 18 others hospitalized.

I didn't know that Gary Chamberlain was a Vietnam Vet until I went to interview him on November 11, 2009 at Randall's Restaurant in Cottonwood about his fight against litter along Hwy 89A between Sedona and Cottonwood.

Cottonwood, AZ - Wineries and vineyards in Arizona? Absolutely! The Verde Valley is not only one of the most beautiful regions of Arizona, it is an exceptional place to grow grapes and make delicious Arizona wine.

Sedona, AZ: The Sedona Rouge announced today that Suzi Tucker will present and facilitate the Awakening Love and Recovering Connection wellness workshop, December 18 through December 20, at the Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa.

Those who attended the gathering admire the new Verde Lynx van, equipped with an ADA low floor ramp entrance and a programmable monitor.

An investigation into the deaths of three people who were overcome at a sweat lodge ceremony near Sedona is expected to be forwarded to prosecutors next month.

Imagine Art is hosting a reception for its November featured artist, Dee Winkelstern on Friday, November 13 from 6-9 pm.

The award-winning romantic comedy 'Coyote County Loser' makes a stop in Sedona for its Arizona Premiere on Tuesday, Nov.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals, an international professional development organization, each year honors philanthropists who have made significant contributions to their communities.

There is a lot of news floating around about the federal stimulus money and the green economy.

Work progresses on both the uphill and downhill footings in preparation for building the retaining walls between Morgan Wash and Canyon Drive.

Red Rock Fantasy... Let the Holidays Commence! Nestled within the world-renowned red rocks of Sedona, Red Rock Fantasy is a festival of nearly one million lights providing a man-made marvel within the scenic beauty that has drawn visitors for the past one hundred years.

Sedona, AZ: A Christmas tree bedecked with brightly painted recycled light bulbs of every kind? A splendid "angel tree" made of scrap roofing tin for protruding wings? Or how about a tree resembling a saguaro cactus decorated with chili pepper lights and intricately handcrafted gourds? What gives? It's Tlaquepaque's Festival of Trees, back for a ...

Sedona, AZ: Come and celebrate the holiday season with a Spa Soiree at the Spa at Sedona Rouge, Thursday, December 10.

By Tommy Acosta SEDONA, AZ - More than 200 community residents turned out for the Arizona Department of Transportation open house on lighting options for Hwy 89A Thursday, Nov.

I hesitate to use the word 'Eureka,' as it implies discovery, specifically the discovery of volume when Archimedes stepped into the tub to bathe and noticed that the water rose due to the displacement from his body.

The Sedona Historical Society was recently honored with several new grants that will help further its' mission and services.

For many in the Verde Valley, especially commuters, the arrival of a regular Cottonwood-to-Sedona bus system is a dream come true.

Nine years ago, the Veterans History Project was established by a unanimous vote of the US Congress as a mandate of the Library of Congress.

We invite the public to come join us in this celebration and to stop into one of our Forest Service offices to obtain a map and forest information about recreation opportunities available on the Red Rock District and what Red Rock Pass funds work to protect.

Artist Awards were announced at the 5th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival's Gala Event held in the Monet Ballroom at L'Auberge de Sedona on Friday evening, October 30, 2009.

The Centers for Disease Control and prevention announced today, November 5, the much anticipated H1N1 flu vaccinations are being shipped to hospitals, doctors, medical facilities and schools across the country.

In the spirit of the troubadours of old, Kerry Grombacher's contemporary folk and western songs paint vivid portraits and tell fascinating stories that are set in the landscape he travels; from the bayous of Louisiana, through the desert Southwest, to the Hi-Line of Montana and the forests of the Pacific Northwest.

Jerome, AZ- On November 2, 2009 the Verde River Basin Partnership held its annual meeting.

Get your socks knocked off with Eric Williams and the Cruisers, with some great 50's music, sock hop style.

Christine Bryson-Lazo, president of the Verde Valley Seniors in Action Coalition and chair of the Seniors in Action Business Alliance , is the recipient of the 2009 CSA Trailblazer Award by the Society of Certified Seniors Advisors , an international educational organization of professional experts that have earned the Certified Senior Advisor ...

Need two great reasons to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall scenery of Sedona? There should be plenty of color to see at the following events.

The official United States Capitol Christmas Tree will be harvested from an area in the White Mountains of northeastern Arizona on November 7, 2009. A ceremony with White Mountain Apache Dancers, Apache blessing, choral music and Arizona's official historian Marshall Trimble will commemorate the historic event.

Sedona, AZ: December in Sedona is a magical time. Especially at the beautiful Mexican-style village that is the Art and Soul of Sedona - Tlaquepaque.

VIDEO: You're invited to the Pamela Froman and William Henry Trunk Show at Geoffrey Roth Ltd. Enjoy an exceptional Artist's Reception on Friday, November 6 from 5pm to 8pm and an all day Saturday appearance at Geoffrey Roth Ltd. in beautiful Tlaquepaque.

Chamber Music Sedona welcomes the return of acclaimed violinist and composer Mark O'Connor Sunday, Nov. 15 for a rare performance of his highly acclaimed solo recital. The 2:30 p.m. matinee program will span from foot stomping fiddle tunes to his electrifying caprices and more as O'Connor pays warm homage to his violin and fiddle heroes from ragtime, free improvisation, jazz and blues. The concert will... Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

Sedona film festival presents award-winning Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson film on the eve of Veteran's Day; See the film the same week it opens theatrically In New York and Los Angeles. Lt. Col. Paul Sinor, military liaison to film and television, will be here to host Q&A discussions... Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

SEDONA -- Join award-nominated author, Jeri Westerson, author of VEIL OF LIES and the forthcoming SERPENT IN THE THORNS, for a special writing workshop - "How to Make History Come Alive - on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m. at The Well Red Coyote bookstore... Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

"There is magic in taking a plain stone and creating something from it. Native traditions say that everything in the natural world has a spirit or energy to it, even stone. I have learned to 'listen' to and see what the stone has to show me..." -- John Kessler
Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

SEDONA -- On Friday, Nov. 6, Goldenstein Gallery kicks off their acclaimed third annual Chi: Art as a Healing Medium. This distinctive exhibition, coupled with free talks by Chinese Zen "Soul Calligrapher" Alok Hsu Kwang-han and Artist, Activist and Author Mary Fisher, two people who have changed the world, explores the greater healing impact of fine art on our lives.

During the "1st Friday Gallery Tour" reception on Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m., Turquoise Tortoise Gallery in Sedona hosts both Chuck "Winter Heart" Reddick and Stan Natchez for a joint exhibition called "Complex Harmony."

For its "1st Friday Gallery Tour" reception Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m., Lanning Gallery in Sedona presents the exhibition "Life's Path: Mark Gould 2009." The gallery welcomes the artist who will be on hand to meet visitors and give several talks throughout the evening. Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

On Nov. 6-8, the arts and culture of Sedona will be celebrated at the second annual "Red Rock Canvas." A multifaceted event that benefits Camp Soaring Eagle, the city comes alive on Friday with the Sedona Gallery Association's First Friday Gallery Tour with festive artist receptions from 5-8 p.m. Expect wonderful wine, live music and...Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

The Verde Valley Sinfonietta is pleased to begin its 2009-2010 Fifth Anniversary season with a concert on Nov. 8, at 2:30 p.m. in Sedona at the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 390 Dry Creek Rd. Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

Sunny Heartley is a Native American flute player, recording artist, producer, composer and sole craftsman of his own line of Native American style flutes, known as Sun-Heart Flutes. He uses his own hand-made flutes exclusively in his performances. It is common for him to employ as many as 15 flutes during a concert. Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

The Canyon Moon Theatre Art Gallery announces the opening of its latest exhibit, featuring the works of local artists Jim Peterson and Jerry Buley (PhD). The exhibit can be seen through Nov. 22 in the lobby gallery of Canyon Moon Theatre (Village of Oak Creek, in the Oak Creek Outlet Mall at 6601 State Route 179, Suite A6, Sedona AZ 86351). Learn more on KudosAZ.com.

Mayer Firefighter Dave Lattman shares a hug with Buster during training Saturday in Prescott Valley.

Pianist Kathy Zavada at Studio Live in Sedona on Nov 6 and flautist Sunny Heartley on Nov 7, 2009.

Dry River Yacht Club with special guests Paper Bird will play live in concert at 7 pm at Oak Creek Brewery, Friday, November 13.

Thanksgiving isn't the same old holiday anymore, especially when The Abandoned Minds improv troupe comes to stir up the giggles.

Dry River Yacht Club with special guests Paper Bird will play live in concert at 7 pm at Oak Creek Brewery, Friday, November 13.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will host a public open house for a new lighting system along State Route 89A in West Sedona on Thursday, Nov.

The Sedona City Council at its Oct. 27 meeting gave a 'thumbs up' for an expansion of the Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa.

Sedona, AZ: Experience Sedona's brilliant star-filled sky through giant custom telescopes with Evening Sky Tours on November 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. Join friends under the star-filled Sedona sky and celebrate the contributions of Rita Livingston and the Sedona Times to the Sedona community.

Do you enjoy the outdoors, swimming, or other recreation activities? The City of Sedona Parks & Recreation Commission has three openings on the Parks & Recreation Commission beginning January 1, 2010.

The Canyon Moon Theatre Art Gallery announces the opening of its latest exhibit, featuring the works of local artists Jim Peterson and Jerry Buley.

A Pet Blessing Ceremony will be conducted Saturday, November 14, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Unity Church of Sedona.

WEST SEDONA Elementary School is McDonald's Go Active! Academic Award Winner, School Phys-ed program to receive $1,000 Sedona, Ariz., -- Oct.

When the idea of a Sedona Farmers Market was first tossed around in the beginning of the year, it was not clear whether or not there were enough local growers to even start a market.

Sedona, AZ: The Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa has been named as a Verde Valley Reader's Choice 2009 Winner for best hotel.

On Saturday, November 7th, children, parents, grandparents and champions for children will stroll across the country and here in Sedona as part of a nationwide grass roots effort "The Champions for Children Health Stroller Brigade." Hundreds of thousands of strollers will take to the streets nationwide to raise awareness for children's healthcare reform.

Sedona, AZ: Gateway To Sedona was "Born on the Fourth of July," launched July 4, 2002, with the goal to be a successful online magazine and directory showcasing Sedona, Arizona, in "photo-essay style." At that time, the publishers thought an online magazine format that could really share the beauty of Sedona in pictures was badly needed, and would ...

Sedona, AZ: Critics and audiences around the world have raved about "The Messenger" which made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.