March 15: Rowe Fine Art Gallery Hits the "Jackpot" with Joshua Tobey
Rowe Fine Art Gallery in Tlaquepaque is excited to reveal its newest artist: contemporary wildlife sculptor Joshua Tobey. Joshua will be the subject of a one-man show on March 15 from 4:00- 6:00 pm and March 16 from 3:30 - 7:00 pm. He will debut seven new sculptures including "Jackpot," a bronze jackrabbit. Come meet this personable artist who says that art collectors are "some of the best people in the world." For more information call (928) 282-8877 or visit rowegallery.com.
March 16: Francesca da Rimini
A beautiful woman, jealous brother, unrequited love and the usual fate for the doomed lovers are yours 9:00 am Saturday, March 16 when Chamber Music Sedona presents The Met: Live in HD with Ricardo Zandonai's opera Francesca da Rimini to SPAC. Join Ginny Fox from 7:45 - 8:30 am for the pre-opera lecture and be sure to order your tickets and lunches before 12:00 pm Thursday, March 14. For information visit ChamberMusicSedona.org or call (928) 204-2415.
March 16: Free St. Patrick's Festivities
The St. Patrick's Parade starts at 10:30 am along Jordan Road. St. Patrick's Festival follows until 3:00 pm with live entertainment, activities, food booths and a Beer Garden. Parade Title Sponsor - Aspey, Watkins & Diesel, PLLC; Festival Title Sponsor - Red Rock Western Jeep Tours/A Day in the West; Over the Rainbow Sponsors - BSE Rents, Sedona Fudge Company; Pot O' Gold Sponsor - Sedona Pines Resort; and others make it possible. See you there! Visit sedonamainstreet.com.
March 16-24: Spring Planting Festival Presented by Gardens for Humanity
From March 16-24 learn to plant a vegetable garden, cook with native foods, discover mysteries of bee society, learn to harvest rainwater, discover names and uses of native plants, experience the taste of the Southwest "terroir" in local wine, tour area gardens, participate in a more food secure community, and more. Join a Coffee Talk to meet and chat about Growing Healthy Communities. For more information visit gardensforhumanity.org or call (928) 284-9055.
March 19: Take Note Flagstaff: Cosmetic Procedures for Every "body"
Cosmetic procedures for every "body" is the topic of the March Take Note Flagstaff Lecture Series, sponsored by Flagstaff Medical Center. The Tuesday, March 19 lecture features Plastic Surgeon Adam Boettcher, M.D.The free presentation is 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the East Flagstaff Community Library, 3000 N. Fourth Street. To RSVP or for more information on this free event call (928) 773-2080.
March 20: Spring Equinox Ceremony and Sound Healing event
On March 20, from 6:00 - 9:30 pm at Sedona Creative Life Center, see Wachan (Inca medicine man, traditional instrument maker) and Martika (cultural ambassador, keeper of ancient songs) and their daughter Siqwarkenty, share wisdom drawn from ancestral heritage, as well as sound healing and participatory ceremonial experiences. Cost is $88 (Chamber member price $80). Please visit crossingworlds.com/willkasara.html or call Crossing Worlds Journeys at (928) 282-0846 to RSVP.
April 11: "Is Our Water Budget Broken?"
Save the date and make plans to attend the most crucial meeting about water in the Verde Valley's history. Join the Verde River Basin Partnership for the release of the groundbreaking USGS model-based report. Thursday, April 11 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Camp Verde Multi-Use Complex Auditorium. Reserve your seat at info@vrbp.org.
April 24: Verde Valley Leadership Summit
The Verde Valley Leadership Summit will be held at the Sedona Hilton Resort on Wednesday, April 24 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. This leadership event is a celebration of servant leadership with Lisa Schnebly Heidinger as the keynote speaker. Nominate a leader for their annual Leadership Awards and find out more at vvleadership.org.
April 27: Miracle at the Elks
The Sedona Miracle returns on April 27! The Sedona Miracle is a celebration of philanthropy with the goal of doubling educational contributions to the Sedona community through the success of this event. Donate or sponsor today- visit the website for more information sedona30.com. Plan to attend the Family Fun Day April 28 at the Oakcreek Country Club!
May 25: VVMC hosts 11th Annual Copper Ball at the Enchantment Resort
Verde Valley Medical Center's 11th annual Copper Ball is set for Saturday, May 25. This year's gala, "Shootout at the Copper Corral," will have Wild Wild West theme. The black-tie or formal Western attire event will take place at the beautiful Enchantment Resort in Sedona, and will benefit the Complimentary Patient Services at VVMC. For more information call (877) 527-5291.
