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Simon's Second Anniversary

This year, Simon's Hot Dogs is celebrating their second anniversary with some special goodies. Simon's will offer any gourmet hot dog or a special sandwich of meatballs in a fresh steamy bun with mozzarella cheese and potato chips or dill pickles on the side for $5. Also they will start offering some great deals like the prepaid card Simon's saver 10 meals for the price of 8. Felipe, the manager says "We want to reward and thank you our customers for their loyal support." Simon's is located at 2050 Yavapai Dr. (Inside of the Oak Creek Brewery). For more information visit  

simon-hot-dogs.com or call (928) 496-0266

Mesa Grill at the Sedona Airport Offers Lobster Special  

The Mesa Grill at the Sedona Airport has a lobster special until Friday, February 10. Join them Thursday evenings for a 12oz. Maine Lobster Tail with two side dishes for the great price of $24.95. Lobster, views, and a wonderful new restaurant- how can you go wrong? For more information please visit mesagrillsedona.com or call (928) 282-2400 to make your reservation.  

 Member News...

New, Juried Competition for Visual Artists in Sedona

M Diamond Ranch

In the heart of the M Diamond Ranch is a quaint and roomy guest house that accommodates 2-10 people. Enjoy a evening 1 hour Trail Ride with your own personal guide and wagon ride up to our cookout for live entertainment and a open pit steak dinner called our "Ranch Rendezvous". You also have an option to bring your own meals and prepare them in the fully equipped kitchen in the guest house. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the colorful views of the Verde Valley that only a true west ranch can offer! Please welcome our new ranch managers from Colorado, Brandon and Andrea Martinez!

Help Unleash SEDONA into the Universe! 

Have you ever heard someone say, "Why don't they make movies like that anymore?"  Perhaps you've even said it. Well, SEDONA is one of those movies!  Be part of a fun grassroots movement and prove that movies like SEDONA do have an audience and can be successful. The more this movie gets 'out there', the more it benefits all of Sedona, with the power to bring more visitors right to all of you in the business community. Learn more click here.

Sedona Mago Retreat 

Sedona Mago Retreat welcomes workshop groups and individuals to rent and enjoy Sedona's most comprehensive full service retreat facility. Nestled among 160 acres of vast and awe-inspiring land, vortexes and dramatic red rocks lays idyllic Sedona Mago Retreat. The staff at Sedona Mago Retreat lives, practices, and teaches the ways of Tao. They offer the peace, serenity and Zen-like atmosphere of a spiritual retreat grounds, combined with the comfort of 126 tastefully decorated accommodations, 10 different meeting/yoga rooms accommodating between 10-500 people and a dining hall with a 4-course buffet style meals. Visit sedonamagoretreat.org for more information.    

Calling for entries in St. Patrick's Parade

Join in the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Parade & Festival - an Arizona Centennial Celebration. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 3 at 10:30 am in Uptown Sedona. Entry forms are being sent electronically to all previous participants and can be printed from sedonamainstreet.com. The application fee is $100 per business; $25 per non-profit/ individual. Tuesday, February 21 is the application deadline. Thanks to Parade Title Sponsor - Pink Jeep Tours, Festival Title Sponsor - Barking Frog & Cowboy Club Restaurants, and all event sponsors for making it possible. Visit sedonamainstreet.com for updates or call (928) 204-2390.

New Spring Arrivals & Updated Sale Racks 

Spring into Fashion with Dahling it's You- boutique's Newest Spring Arrivals and designer collections without the designer prices. Be the first in Sedona to preview and experience the colors, styles, fit, and feel that Spring 2012 brings. Have fun with their "Dahling" Style Concierges, mixing, matching, layering, and accessorizing to create "your look". Don't forget to visit both  locations; Uptown Sedona store; 250B N. SR 89A, (928) 282-5840 and the West Sedona store; 3004 W. SR 89A, (928) 282-1003 to see all their collection pieces, color palettes and the current specials. Visit dahlingitsyou.com and Like them on Facebook.  

Gary Pearce Runs Two Marathons in Three Weeks to Support Seriously Ill Children

Local resident and golf pro, Gary Pearce is running two marathons within three weeks to help raise money to send seriously ill children to Camp Soaring Eagle. Gary is a regular volunteer at Camp Soaring Eagle's camping programs in Sedona and Camp Verde and is asking for your support in his fundraising efforts. Donating is easy and any size donation is welcome. Donate Now  

Upcoming Events...

'Hood to Coast'   

The Sedona Film Festival teams up with Sedona Marathon to present an inspiring documentary. There will be two screenings of the film at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 1 at Harkins Theatres. Admission is only $5 per person or free with a donation of non-perishable food items for the Sedona Food Bank. Tickets can be reserved in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 W. SR 89A, Suite A3, or call (928) 282-1177. For more information visit SedonaFilmFestival.com.

Pink Jeep Tours Sponsors Marathon Event

Pink Jeep Tours is proud to sponsor TEAM USA-AZ Clinic and VIP Reception on Thursday, February 2. Pink Jeep Tours values the importance of this annual event in the month of February, encouraging visitors from near and far to enjoy Sedona in a cooler and quieter month of the year. This clinic brings together amateur runners with professionals to learn from the best and gain insight to help them with their running. For more information call (928) 204-1123 or visit sedonamarathon.com/team-usa-arizona-training-clinic.html. 

All You Need is Love - And Art!  

Love is in the air at Rowe Fine Art Gallery, and gallery owners Ken and Monica Rowe love their clients! If you have ever purchased a Ken Rowe sculpture or a piece of art from the gallery, stop by on Friday, February 3 from 5:00 -8:00 pm during the Sedona Gallery Association's 1st Friday Gallery Tour when Ken and Monica will be gifting small tokens of their appreciation. Bring your sweetheart, and maybe the two of you will find the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Wine and appetizers will be served. For more information call (928) 282-8877 or visit rowegallery.com.

A Gift from the Heart at Two Galleries  

During February's "1st Friday Gallery Tour" on Friday, February 3 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, both Lanning Gallery and Turquoise Tortoise Gallery give a nod to Valentine's Day with the joint exhibition "A Gift from the Heart." At Lanning Gallery the focus is on all the expressions of love that a gift of art can provide, from hand-blown glass vessels to sensuous marble sculpture to award-winning jewelry. Turquoise Tortoise Gallery hosts artist Bear Romero and features his alabaster bear sculptures, truly unique and infinitely endearing symbols of playful beauty. Lanning Gallery (928) 282-6865, lanninggallery.com; Turquoise Tortoise Gallery (928) 282-2262, turquoisetortoisegallery.com.

Pop-Up! Sedona Gallery Features Heart to Heart Exhibit

Art Studio and Gallery, emanating from an exhibit titled "Heart to Heart" by Patty Miller. Miller, a Verde Valley painter and sculptor, will be showing an evocative collection of works which gives voice to her highly personal journey into the spiritual and the unseen.She will be greeting the public during Pop-Up's First Friday celebration on February 3, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. All sales help to support the Verde Valley Sanctuary or other local charities, located in Hillside Sedona Center, 671 SR 179. For more information call (928) 567-5770 or visit pop-upsedonagallery.com.

Hilton Resort & Spa

The first and third Friday of each month, the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa offers a complimentary wine tasting in the resort lobby from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.  Next tasting: February 3 - Scott Ward from Alliance Beverage will be pouring Chalone Vineyards Estate Collection. hiltonsedonaresort.com  

Superchicks Winter Blast Tour 2012  

Extreme Faith Productions and The Hike House are proud and blessed to announce the Superchicks Winter Blast Tour 2012 coming to Sedona Friday February 3rd. Included on the ticket are KJ-52, Bread of Stone and Samestate. They will be performing at the Sedona Red Rock High School's Performing Art Center. Tickets are $15 and $25 for VIP seating.  Doors open at 7:00 pm (6:30 for VIP). Attendees will be treated to a beautiful evening of fellowship through music.

Awards Ceremony, Beer Garden & Expo     

The celebration begins at 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 4, with Sedona Marathon Awards starting at 4:00 pm at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village: First through third places for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5K will be awarded during this event with great prize packages and special medals will be given out to winners of each age category.  There will be music DJ's courtesy of At Your Request DJ with Shondra Jepperson and Beer Garden sponsored but the award winning Oak Creek Brewery.

The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in his next performance of his new original show "Arizona History & Hi-Jinx" at 1:30 pm on Saturday, February 4. "In the wild, wild West it was considered best to provide for one's own defense.  Even-ing a score was a necessary chore whenever things got too intense. Disputes were often settled with blood and metal, when all was said and done."  So says award-winning actor, playwright and historian Michael Peach in his new show, "Arizona History and Hi-Jinxs" which will be performed every first Saturday at the Sedona Heritage Museum

On Sunday, February 5 join the crowd at Stakes & Sticks for their Superbowl Party - root for your team and join in all the fun. Over 20 TV's, food & drink specials every quarter of the game, and pick a square game! Win gift certificates such as Grand Prize-4 day/3 night stay in Las Vegas at Polo Towers. Wear an official NFL jersey (Giants or Patriots), if your team wins, get a certificate for a 12" Maui Pizza for use during future visit. Featuring craft beer on tap, mixed drinks, wings, pizza, burgers and more. Call (928) 204-3501

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the new romantic comedy "Take Me Home" on Tuesday, February 7 as part of the festival's Tuesday Cinema Series. There will be two screenings at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Harkins Theatres. Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members, and will be available starting at 3:00 pm that day in the Harkins lobby. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 W. SR 89A, Suite A3 or call (928) 282-1177. For information visit SedonaFilmFestival.com.

The Sedona - Verde Valley chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBOSVV) will be meeting on Thursday, February 9 at 11:15 am at Poco Diablo. NAWBO presents a certified coach, Janet Fagan as the guest speaker. A Certified Coach, Janet Fagan specializes in career coaching as well as executive and organizational consulting. In addition to strategic planning and team development consulting, she has worked closely with business owners and entrepreneurs to recruit, hire and improve staff performance. Janet has a background in corporate as well as government, non-profit, and educational sectors. 

Best Life Media

Best Life Media is looking for contributions to its campaign for The Call of Sedona: Journey of the Heart by Ilchi Lee. February 5 - 11, it will offer prizes to buyers including three 3-day Sedona Getaways with airfare and stay at the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa. It will also offer five winners an Experience Sedona package of gift certificates from local businesses. Donations of gift certificates of at least $25 in value are welcome. All contributions will be listed on callofsedona.com. To participate call Yolessa Lawrinnce at (347) 885-3456 or yolessa@bestlifemedia.com by January 31.         

Love is in the air!