Now - 21: SAGA 2013 Invitational Exhibition
Sedona Area Guild of Artists is showcasing over thirty of the best artists in Sedona in Old Marketplace, 1370 W. SR 89A, as a kick-off fundraiser for the Sedona Art Museum. Open daily at 12:00 pm, this 10-day exhibition is free and open to the public. The April 21 Closing Ceremonies include poets and music by Three Trees from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, plus the Split-the-Pot drawing. See the complete schedule at sedonaareaguildofartists.com/Invitational/.
April 16: Discover the Best of Arizona at Sound Bites Grill with Roger Naylor
On Tuesday, April 16 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Roger Naylor will be at Sound Bites Grill where he'll talk about discovering the beauty of Arizona, his book, Arizona Kicks on Route 66, and his quest to hike 1,000 miles in 2013. Guests include Greg Stevenson, owner of The Hike House, and the Sedona Car Club will have a few of their classic rides on display. For more information on Roger Naylor visit rogernaylor.com. For more information on Sound Bites Grill call (928) 282-2713 or visit soundbitesgrille.com.
April 18: Film Festival and Sedona 30 present 'Live at SPAC' concert series
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Sedona 30 and the National Performing Artists and Sedona Performing Arts Alliance for the "Live at SPAC" concert series at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. The final live show of the season will be on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 pm featuring the big voice and big trumpet of Greg Bonham. Visit SedonaFilmFestival.com or Sedona30.com or call (928) 282-1177 for details.
April 18: Fit Kids of Arizona opens expanded clinic in Cottonwood
Verde Valley Medical Center and its childhood wellness program, Fit Kids of Arizona, are opening a new larger facility in Cottonwood. The community is invited to the grand opening ceremony at the new location, 637 N. Main St in the Riverfront Commons Building, at 3:30 pm, Thursday, April 18. The ceremony will include live music, snacks, family activities, tours of the new space, drawings for free boy and girl bikes and more. call 928-634-1880 or visit NAHealth.com/OurServices/FitKidsOfArizona.
April 19-21: Esther! ~ For Such a Time As This ~
A FREE Community Event! This original, family-friendly musical is on April 19 - 21 at 4:00 pm, outdoors at Tequa Festival Marketplace, 7000 SR 179, Sedona. A FREE Festival Celebration follows, with refreshments, gifts, and activities! Potter's Hand Productions is dedicated to professional theatre, and to unashamedly giving God the glory and honor in our productions. Visit PottersHandProductions.com or email PottersHand@esedona.net.
April 20: Dancing in the Moonlight Benefits Verde Valley Sanctuary
The Verde Valley Sanctuary, a shelter for victims of family violence, will host its largest fundraiser of the year, Dancing in the Moonlight, on Saturday, April 20 at 5:00 pm. The event takes place at Sky Ranch Lodge on Airport Mesa and includes drinks, dinner, an auction and dancing to the Latin rhythms of Cuban-American singer Mercy. Tickets are $100. Call (928) 634-2511 or visit verdevalleysanctuary.org.
April 20: Music at the Museum
The Sedona Heritage Museum presents "Music at the Museum", 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 20 with 'Cactus Cats', northern Arizona's premiere country duo. The Cactus Cats are back at one of their favorite venues, the Sedona Heritage Museum, with new songs, sing-a-longs, terrible jokes and good family fun. Plus, a special audience participation surprise during this 1-hour performance. This free concert is located on 735 Jordan Road. Call (928) 282-7038.
April 23: Workshop- Successful Marketing 101
Small business owners, start-up, mid-size companies! Learn the secrets of successful marketing to bring the success you are looking for. You will learn tools that can immediately be applied to bring increased visibility and profitability. This is an interactive workshop. Bring your flyers, rack cards and other promotions. Cost to attend is $30 on Tuesday, April 23 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Sedona Library's Quiet Room. Call (928) 202-4300.
April 27: Cliff Castle Casino Hotel presents an evening with War, Malo and Tierra
On Saturday, April 27 enjoy a night of classic Latin old school music under the stars in the Stargazer Pavilion at Cliff Castle Casino. Click here for tickets starting at just $30. Have dinner before the show at the new Mountain Springs buffet. Saturday features an all-you-can-eat Prime Rib buffet for only $15! Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, the perfect place to play!
May 3: "Trusting Transitions" workshop
On Friday, May 3 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Trusting Transitions with author Rev. Maria Dancing Heart Hoaglund will assist individuals to examine their perspectives on death and grief. The workshop will explore how to weave life and death back together again and the ways that death can teach you about life, and how to learn and grow from these opportunities. Simple techniques for relaxation, healing and self-care will be taught. Call (928) 649-4275 or visit changewithcourage.com.
May 4: Rotary's Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off!
Chefs throughout the Verde Valley are finalizing chili recipes for the third annual Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off, a featured event of Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday, May 4. Admission $10; children under ten are free. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona, funds raised from the Cook-Off support Rotary projects including Rotary International's "End Polio Now" and "Imagination Library" locally.
May 19: Howard Hawk Memorial Golf Tournament
The Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks is hosting the 13th Annual Howard Hawk Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 19 at the Sedona Golf Resort. This annual outing will support the club's mission of supporting local children's charities. The cost to participate is $125 per person for greens fees. If you'd like to participate by sponsoring a tee box sign or raffle items, or to sign up a foursome, call Rick Wesselhoff at (928) 340-5012.
