Lanning Gallery Presents "Randi Solin & Johnathan Harris" - Artist Reception

Friday, 11/4

Lanning Gallery opens its "Randi Solin & Johnathan Harris" exhibition with an artist's reception during Sedona's "1st Friday" November 4, 5:00 - 8:00pm, offering a rare opportunity for collectors to meet the two out-of-state artists, both who have mastered rich colorations in their differing mediums. Solin's hand-blown studio glass exhibits impeccable technical skills and a coloration style that has led to many Best in Show awards; she has pieces in the permanent collections of The White House, The United States Embassies in Algeria and Guinea and U.S. museums. Harris paints landscapes from dark to light, leaving dark borders around lighter forms to impact the light and color that so thoroughly capture the immediacy of his interaction with nature. His is a vision wholly singular in its execution and wholly inclusive in its power to draw the viewer in. You can now follow the gallery on twitter to see the very latest new works. www.LanningGallery.com, 928-282-6865.

"Spirits of Dawn" at James Ratliff Gallery

Friday, 11/4 

"Paint from your heart, don't just go along with the latest fad. Your art will last longer then." Sage advice from highly successful artist David K. John who lives his own words, creating paintings & clay pieces based on sacred Navajo understanding and stories learned from his elders.

And John believes "it is the role of the artist to communicate and teach the next generation. I try to do this through my paintings."

David K. John's art can be found in the Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; Navajo Tribal Museum, Window Rock, AZ; Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM; Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, IN; and the Red Cloud Museum, Pine Ridge, SD. Hundreds of people across the United States and abroad are the proud owners of his exceptional art work.

Join James Ratliff Gallery for an artist's reception on Friday, November 4th, from 5:00 - 8:00pm in Hillside, Sedona.

Mr. John will give a short talk at 6:00pm.

"Root of the Matter" opening reception at El Prado Gallery

Friday, 11/4

El Prado gets to the "Root of the Matter" in this month's revealing exhibit of tenderly carved Alligator Juniper roots. Ranging in size and age, some of these roots took hundreds of years to yield the beginnings of Mike Medow's creations. Only an artist of exceptional talent can bring to life the beauty of all that lies beneath the surface. Both Mike Medow and his hand sculptured alligator juniper wood are one-of-a-kind Sedona treasures. Discover the "Root of the Matter" at the opening reception with the artist on November's 1st Friday, November 4, from 5:00 - 8:00pm.  The show runs from November 4th through 18th.

El Prado Gallery is located at Hillside Sedona, Courtyard Level, 671 State Route 179, Sedona, Arizona. Open daily 10am - 6pm. 928-282-7390.  www.ElPradoGalleries.com.

Film Festival hosts epic love story 'Bride Flight' premiere in Sedona

Tuesday, 11/8

Tale inspired by true story of the 1953 'Last Great Air Race' debuts in festival's cinema series.

A forbidden love, an impossible choice and a secret pact are all the ingredients of the epic award-winning drama "Bride Flight" which will premiere in Sedona on Tuesday, Nov. 8 as part of the Sedona International Film Festival's Tuesday Cinema Series. There will be two screenings of the film at 4:00pm and 7:00pm at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres.

Spanning over five decades, "Bride Flight" is inspired by the true story of the 1953 "Last Great Air Race" from London, England to Christchurch, New Zealand.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members, and will be available starting at 3:00pm that day in the Harkins lobby. Cash or checks only. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 W. SR 89A, Suite A3, or by calling 282-1177. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.com.