Sedona by Starlight presented by the Institute of EcoTourism
Spring/Summer: Mondays 7:55 to 9:30pm but times vary due to weather and nightfall. Dates and times subject to change and cancellation. Call ahead to confirm.
Tour the heavenly stars and beyond with professional field astronomer, and astro scenic photographer Dennis Young (The Sirius Looker) Over 2 decades of experience.
View the night skies and learn the story of the stars and planets with astronomer Dennis Young. 90 minutes. This month's (May) highlight is
M-13 constellation of Hercules. This cluster of 1 million stars is about 11 billion years old!!! Dennis will meet you in the Los Abrigados lobby at 7:55 pm ILX
Call Ahead! - TIME VARIES DUE TO WEATHER & NIGHTFALL
See the cosmos up close through 'GIANT' custom built scopes. The solar system, galactic star clusters, super novas, and galaxies are just a few celestial objects well within reach of this stargazing tour.
The Star Tour is told in a very casual, laymen's understanding of how the Universe seems to be unfolding. Constellations and planets are pointed out as well as our Universe like you have never seen before.
$25.00 Public
$20.00 for ILX Resort Guests
Donate online at www.ioet.org/events.php or please call 928-282-2720 to reserve space!
Desert Wildlife presented by the Institute of EcoTourism
Tuesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Dates and times subject to change and cancellation. Call ahead to confirm.
Join various wildlife educators for an interactive, informative hour. Various critters will be on site and may even allow you to handle them.
Learn about their habitats, behaviors and often misunderstood characteristics. This presentation will answer many of your wildlife questions and may even open you up to seeing wildlife in a whole new way!
Free to the Public
Please call 928-282-2720 to confirm and reserve your space! Or visit www.ioet.org/events.php to donate online.
Geology of the Sedona Red Rocks presented by the Institute of EcoTourism
Mondays 10:15 - 10:45 am. Dates and times subject to change and cancellation. Call ahead to confirm.
Take a trip millions of years back into the past with geologist Howard Green of Redstone Tours, to a time when coastal floodplains, immense deserts of dunes, warm tropical seas and massive volcanoes predominated the region. Gain an understanding how these past environments express themselves in rock formations and ultimately formed Sedona's magnificent landscape!
Free to the Public
Please call 928-282-2720 to confirm and reserve your space! Or visit www.ioet.org/events.php to donate online.
Scientific Sedona Vortex Information presented by the Institute of EcoTourism
Mondays 1:00 - 2:15 pm. Dates and times subject to change and cancellation. Call ahead to confirm.
A scientific and spiritual explanation of vortexes with directions to Sedona's nine most powerful sites with MIT Trained Scientist - Pete Sanders
Mondays 1:00pm - 2:15pm
$15.00 Public
Free to ILX Resort Guests
Please call 928-282-2720 to confirm and reserve your space! Or visit www.ioet.org/events.php to donate online.
"Take Sedona Home" Workshop presented by the Institute of EcoTourism
Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30am. Dates and times subject to change and cancellation. Call ahead to confirm.
Your healthy and rejuvenating vacation doesn't have to end here in Sedona! Join professional life and wellness coach, Danny Fitzpatrick, in this experiential workshop that teaches you how to keep your renewed level of balance and optimal health even after you get home.
$10.00 per Guest - Public Welcome!
Donate online at www.ioet.org/events.php or please call 928-282-2720 to reserve space!
Poker Night at Stakes & Sticks Sports Bar & Celebrity Grill
Every Wednesday Night
Experience Sedona's best sports bar and grill, which features a creative menu and serves premium cocktails, while the guests enjoy sports action and horse racing from one of 20 flat screen TV's in the restaurant and bar.
Stakes & Sticks is located at the Los Abrigados Resort & Spa at 160 Portal Lane, Sedona. Call (928) 204-7849 for more details.
Karaoke Night with Bobby Russell -- Stakes & Sticks Sports Bar and Celebrity Grill
Every Thursday Night
Experience Sedona's best sports bar and grill, which features a creative menu and serves premium cocktails, while the guests enjoy sports action and horse racing from one of 20 flat screen TV's in the restaurant and bar.
Stakes & Sticks is located at the Los Abrigados Resort & Spa at 160 Portal Lane, Sedona. Call (928) 204-7849 for more details.
First Friday in the Galleries
First Friday of Every Month
First Friday in the Galleries
Visitors and locals alike flock to this Art Walk on the First Friday of every month from 5-8 pm. Seventeen galleries participate having exhibitions, artists receptions, live music, wine tastings, artist talks and demonstrations. The delightful Sedona Trolley runs complimentary from 5-8:30 so it is easy to get around to the galleries.
Check each gallery's website for information on individual exhibitions and artists receptions.
This event happens each month 12 times a year, all year long. Specials are offered throughout the year such as the Art of Gold drawing for a $1000 gift certificate.
Red Rock State Park Weekly Programs
March 01 to December 31
First of many wonderful programs from Red Rock State Park:
Guided Bird Walk:
Join in on the naturalist-led walk on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For the beginner as well as the advanced bird enthusiast. Bring your own binoculars. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan from the park. The walks begin at 9 a.m. (winter hours).
Guided Nature Walk:
At 10 a.m. daily, visitors can join a naturalist on a guided nature walk, lasting one and a half to two hours, which will introduce them to the riparian ecosystem of Oak Creek and other aspects of the park. Plants, wildlife, geology, history and archaeology are some of the subjects that may be discussed. Depending upon weather conditions, on Saturdays this hike may include the Eagle's Nest Trail.
Special Program:
At 2 p.m. daily, the park hosts either a guest speaker or a ranger/naturalist-led activity of approximately one hour. Programs may include a nature-hike, a special presentation or an educational/nature video. This program may be an indoor or outdoor activity.
Geology Hike:
Second Sunday of each month (excluding June-August) at 2:00 pm. Why are the rocks red? Where do the rocks come from? Where are they going? On one of our most popular hikes, a park volunteer will escort visitors on a guided hike discussing the geology of the area. This hike includes the Eagle's Nest trail for a great view of the park and the surrounding area. More than just a guided hike, this is an interpretive experience for the beginner as well as advanced geologist. The hike lasts for 2-2˝ hours and has a 250-foot elevation climb. Enjoy an afternoon with a knowledgeable volunteer guide who will explain the rock formations that create the scenic backdrop of Red Rock State Park.
Sunset Hikes:
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during June, July and August join Park volunteers for a Sunset Hike along Red Rock State Park’s beautiful trails. The hikes start from the Visitor Center at 6 p.m.
Moonlight Hike:
April – October. (Dates and start times vary, contact the park for information.) An unforgettable experience, Red Rock State Park’s very popular Moonlight Hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive hike on the park’s beautiful trails. Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. The hike lasts for approximately 2 to 2-2˝ hours, has an elevation climb of 200-250 feet and covers 2 miles. Dress comfortably, wear appropriate hiking shoes, and bring water, a flashlight and insect spray. This hike is held only one night each month from April through October and requires reservations. Start times vary. Please contact the park.
Red Rock Theater:
The Red Rock State Park theater features the “Natural Wonders of Sedona – Timeless Beauty” film. This movie reveals why Arizona’s Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon were voted “the Most Beautiful Places in America” by USA Weekend. The film has phenomenal aerial scenes, wildlife close-ups, prehistoric Indian ruins, and much more. Program is presented on request throughout the day.
About The Park:
Red Rock State Park is located on Lower Red Rock Loop Road off Highway 89-A, southwest of Sedona. Call (928) 282-6907.
Admission to the park is $6 per vehicle (up to four adults - additional adults $2) and $2 each for pedestrians, equestrians and bicyclists.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitor Center: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 928-282-6907 for current information and restrictions.
Voices of the Verde
First Saturday of Every Month
The Sedona Heritage Museum is proud to present Michael Peach in a performance of “Voices of the Verde”. This presentation begins at 1:30 pm on every FIRST Saturday of EVERY month at the Sedona Heritage Museum. In his 50+ minute presentation, Mike weaves humor, song, cowboy poetry, and historical narrative into an informative and entertaining experience. He brings to life, General George Crook, Bear Howard, Jim and Margaret Thompson, and other pioneers and characters of the area’s past. Learn about the greater Sedona area’s unique history and be entertained at the same time. Mike is a professional actor and certified history interpretor. While at the Museum, be sure to view the current special exhibits.
Sedona Heritage Museum
Phone: 928-282-7038
735 Jordan Road, Sedona AZ
Directions: Hwy 89A into Uptown Sedona. North on Jordan Road. Museum is on the left.
Note: $6/person, children under 12 free. Museum admission separate.
Event Time: 1:30pm
Happy Hour at Shef's Bar
Every Monday through Friday
It's a Grand Slam at Shef's Bar in Los Abrigados Resort & Spa
Monday—Friday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come and enjoy half-off well drinks, house wine and domestic bottled beer.
Get 25% off selected appetizers. Call Stakes & Sticks at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa at 877-695-4161 for more information.
Understanding Solar Photovoltaic Systems presented by the Institute of EcoTourism
Tuesdays 10:30am - 11:30am. Dates and times subject to change and cancellation. Call ahead to confirm.
Join host Matthew Bonnstetter with the Arizona Solar Power for an hour of presentation on understanding Solar Photovoltaics systems.
There will be a 7 minute solar video, followed by an explanation of the benefits, utility rebates, state and federal tax credits. GO SOLAR!
FREE TO ALL
Please call 928-282-2720 to confirm and reserve your space! Or visit www.ioet.org/events.php to donate online.
Stakes & Sticks Sports Bar Makes Maine Lobster the Main Event
Saturday and Sunday
Stakes & Sticks Sports Bar Makes Maine Lobster the Main Event
Stakes & Sticks Sports Bar and Celebrity Grill is best known for being the behemoth sports bar of the region, specializing in premium drinks and the best prime rib in Sedona and the Verde Valley, but it looks as if they're fishing for even bigger and better deals. By the looks of things, they've cast a line and caught the most amazing special that they're proud to pass on to their patrons.
Every Friday and Saturday night, beginning September 18, Stakes & Sticks is featuring LOBSTERPALOOZA, an event sure to tantalize taste buds hungry for coastal cuisine. Lobsterpalooza features a one pound baked potato and Red Rock Springs vegetables with a Whole Maine Lobster as the headliner, all for $19.95 per person or two for only $36. This is a deal you'll want to sink your claws into, then of course, your mouth. Bibs, free of charge! Again, that's $19.95 per person or $36 for two, Friday and Saturday! For more information, contact Stakes & Sticks Sports Bar General Manager Melissa Manier at 204-STIX.
Ales on Rails - Oktoberfest on the Verde Canyon Railroad
Saturdays and Sundays throughout October
Ales on Rails is Verde Canyon Railroad’s way of toasting the German Oktoberfest tradition that has been interwoven into the American tapestry for over 200 years. It is a time to extol autumn’s flamboyance and bounteous harvest. An event to match nature’s exuberance begins before train time on the station’s patio with a lively band, raffle give-a-ways; and a hearty feast of brats, pretzels and strudel. Local breweries showcase ales as amber as the leaves drifting in the breeze.
The revelry continues aboard the train which pulls out of the station at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays throughout October for a four-hour round-trip to Perkinsville Ranch. The autumnal glory unfolds outside the panoramic windows of the deluxe climate-controlled coaches while passengers savor favorite picks of Arizona microbrewery ale. Jaunts to the open-air viewing cars with camera in hand are “a must” to capture wildlife amid this valley ablaze with gold, crimson and orange, and for a deep breath of clear fall air.
The Verde Canyon Railroad depot is located at 300 N. Broadway in Clarkdale, 25 minutes from Sedona, 2 hours north of Phoenix and 90 minutes south of Flagstaff. Passengers are encouraged to arrive approximately one and one-half hours prior to departure. Reserve by calling 1-800-293-7245 or book on-line at www.verdecanyonrr.com.
Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat
October 02 to October 04
Enjoy a weekend Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat with deluxe lodging and breakfast at the Sedona Real Inn, relaxing yoga and hiking to magnificent red rock vortex sites, helpful life coaching and stress reduction strategies, a cleansing Native American sweatlodge, massage and more! We invite you to use the energy of Sedona and the practice of yoga to Relax, Release, Receive and Renew your aliveness. A fun adventure designed to help you unwind, access greater energy and discover a new you! Celebrating our 15th year leading retreats. Listed as #1 in Sunset Magazine's, May 2009 article "Ten Inspirational Retreats.” No prior yoga or hiking experience required. Come alone or with a friend. Visit www.yogalife.net Call 928-282-9900.
Alex Sepkus 4th annual jewelry event
October 02 to October 03
Geoffrey Roth under the Bell Tower in Tlaquepaque is hosting its 4th annual Alex Sepkus jewelry event on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd. Geoffrey Roth has carried this very successful jewelry line for over eight years. Collectors and newcomers to the line are invited to see Alex’s newest creations and enjoy a glass of wine on Friday evening from 5pm to 8pm.
Alex Sepkus’ jewelry line reminds of medieval times, fairy tales and modernism at the same time. His designs are “out of the box” and that makes them so refreshing and heartwarming. They are a delight not only to the touch but also to the eye. Customers are encouraged to look through a loop to see and admire the fine detail of the metal work.
Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat
October 02 to October 04
October 2-4, 2009
Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat
Enjoy a weekend Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat with deluxe lodging and breakfast at the Sedona Real Inn, relaxing yoga and hiking to magnificent red rock vortex sites, helpful life coaching and stress reduction strategies, a cleansing Native American sweatlodge, massage and more! We invite you to use the energy of Sedona and the practice of yoga to Relax, Release, Receive and Renew your aliveness. A fun adventure designed to help you unwind, access greater energy and discover a new you! Celebrating our 15th year leading retreats. Listed as #1 in Sunset Magazine's, May 2009 article "Ten Inspirational Retreats.” No prior yoga or hiking experience required. Come alone or with a friend. Visit www.yogalife.net Call 928-282-9900.
Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat
October 16 to October 18
Enjoy a weekend Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat with deluxe lodging and breakfast at the Sedona Real Inn, relaxing yoga and hiking to magnificent red rock vortex sites, helpful life coaching and stress reduction strategies, a cleansing Native American sweatlodge, massage and more! We invite you to use the energy of Sedona and the practice of yoga to Relax, Release, Receive and Renew your aliveness. A fun adventure designed to help you unwind, access greater energy and discover a new you! Celebrating our 15th year leading retreats. Listed as #1 in Sunset Magazine's, May 2009 article "Ten Inspirational Retreats.” No prior yoga or hiking experience required. Come alone or with a friend. Visit www.yogalife.net Call 928-282-9900.
Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat
October 16 to October 18
October 16-18, 2009
Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat
Enjoy a weekend Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat with deluxe lodging and breakfast at the Sedona Real Inn, relaxing yoga and hiking to magnificent red rock vortex sites, helpful life coaching and stress reduction strategies, a cleansing Native American sweatlodge, massage and more! We invite you to use the energy of Sedona and the practice of yoga to Relax, Release, Receive and Renew your aliveness. A fun adventure designed to help you unwind, access greater energy and discover a new you! Celebrating our 15th year leading retreats. Listed as #1 in Sunset Magazine's, May 2009 article "Ten Inspirational Retreats.” No prior yoga or hiking experience required. Come alone or with a friend. Visit www.yogalife.net Call 928-282-9900.
Sedona Plein Air Festival
October 24 to November 01
A celebration of Sedona's extraordinary beauty seen through the eyes of the finest plein air painters in the country. This weeklong festival features landscape painting that captures Sedona on canvas. Go to http://www.sedonapleinairfestival.com for more information.
Haunted Halloween Express - Verde Canyon Railroad
October 31
All who board the Haunted Halloween Express on Saturday, October 31st are swept into a vortex of spine-tingling fun. Young and old alike are gleefully riveted by spooky tales shared by train staff and passengers. A wart-nosed rail-witch or a fairy princess will be on the lookout for the scariest, funniest and many more costume categories worn by kids and adults, for which she’ll award creepy prizes. Ghoulish passengers of every sort enjoy munching on Halloween treats.
The Bride of Frankenstein may be telling tales of the canyon’s history and folklore, conjuring up images of the past. The low whistling winds are perhaps ghostly whispers of ancient Sinagua Indian cliff-dwellers or of miners’ spirits restlessly roaming between the fallen timbers of Jerome’s abandoned copper mine shafts.
Leave the confines of city life in favor of high-spirited fun and an unforgettable journey around every bend and over every bridge as the train winds through the red-rock canyon in autumnal brilliance.
Wednesday through Saturday, round off the day with a harvest feast at the Blazin’ M Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner Show. Both train ride and dinner show can conveniently be reserved at the same time by calling 1-800-293-7245 or book on-line at www.verdecanyonrr.com.
The Verde Canyon Railroad depot is located at 300 N. Broadway in Clarkdale, 25 minutes from Sedona, 2 hours north of Phoenix and 90 minutes south of Flagstaff. Passengers are encouraged to arrive approximately one and one-half hours prior to departure.
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