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 2-2½ 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 2-2½ 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.
Red Rocks Music Festival
August 30 to September 06
This week of world-class chamber and orchestral performances, master classes and workshops will feature the music of Steinway duo piansts Yuki and Tomoko Mack, the Russell Schmidt Trio, Nancy Buck, Nokuthula Ngwenyama and Shmuel Ashkenasi. The series includes a "Mendelssohn Birthday Celebration", featuring the Mendelssohn Octet. 877.733.7257. redrocksmusicfestival.com
Sedona Jazz on the Rocks - Special Announcement
September 01 to September 30
After more than two decades bringing great jazz to thousands of people, the Board of Directors of Sedona Jazz on the Rocks has made the incredibly difficult decision not to hold a festival in the fall of 2009. Lower-than-projected revenues from the 2008 Festival, donations and our sponsors -- and the current economic environment that is challenging all of us -- were key drivers of the decision to cancel this year.
But, we’re not going away.
We already have taken significant steps to weather the financial storm, including reducing our administrative costs by nearly 80%.
We plan to hold a series of smaller events during the year to build our financial base. We will strategically use this time to rethink, regroup and reinvent Sedona Jazz on the Rocks, with plans to bring the Festival back in 2010.
We deeply appreciate your support for Sedona Jazz on the Rocks and our mission to preserve jazz for future generations through education and performance programs. We fully expect to continue those efforts.
Stay tuned.
The Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Board of Directors
Moonlight Madness Street Festival & Sidewalk Sales
September 05 to September 07
Held Labor Day weekend from noon to 9 p.m., this street festival includes free music and entertainment, children's activities and sidewalk sales along State Routes 89A and 179. Presented by Sedona Main Street Program. 928.204.2548. sedonamainstreet.com.
Harvest Fest
September 06
Have a grape time with fellow vino enthusiats at Page Springs Cellar's annual harvest party, featuring local and national musical acts, food and wine, of course. 928.639.3004. pagespringscellars.com
Fiesta del Tlaquepaque
September 12
Celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
Continuing a long tradition of fabulous food, music, dance and entertainment for young and old, this year’s Fiesta promises to be extraordinary. The flower-strewn streets of Tlaquepaque will ring with the music of strolling mariachi and fiery flamenco dancers. Visit the variety of artists located throughout the Arts and Crafts Village representing our shops and galleries. Sedona, Arizona Tlaquepaque, the Art and Soul of Sedona, announces its 36th annual “Fiesta del Tlaquepaque,” a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The charming plazas, patios, and streets of Tlaquepaque will be dressed in a festive wash of color, music, and dancing in the spirit of old Mexico. The lively mariachis, the heart-pounding rhythms and beats of Flamenco dancers, and the mouth-watering tastes of Mexico will fill the day. Kids will be treated to face painting, balloon art, Yo-Yo demonstrations and the mesmerizing talents of Magical Michael Steele.
Fiesta highlights include Mosaico Flamenco, one of the most innovative and inspiring new acoustical flamenco groups in the US, performing from and the singing Mariachis, offering sweet traditional songs in many locations throughout Tlaquepaque village.
Free Road Runner shuttle service will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Tlaquepaque and the Uptown municipal parking lot located on Apple between Jordan and Highway 89A. Admission to Fiesta is free. This event will take place from 10:00am - 5:00pm. For additional information please call (928) 282-4838.
Fiesta del Tlaquepaque
September 12
Fun, food, music and merriment are set in the beautiful courtyards of Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. The celebration of Mexican Independence Day will feature the sounds of roaming Mariachi bands plus fiery flamenco dancing. Artists will demonstrate their work throughout the complex. 928.282.4838. tlaq.com.
Sedona Spirit Yoga Retreat
September 18 to September 20
Sept. 18-20, 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.
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.
Sedona Spirit Yoga & Hiking Retreat
September 18 to September 20
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.
Celtic Harvest Festival in Sedona this Saturday
September 19
Celtic Harvest Festival in Sedona this Saturday
On Saturday the 19th of September, the Festival will open at 10am. The Festival Main Stage located in the Kiva Courtyard, will feature Celtic Music and dance throughout the day. In addition to outstanding performers, there will be opportunities to learn about your Celtic roots, the history and significance of different tartans for kilts or sashes, make a "Kern Dollie" with the Northern AZ Cultural Center in our Cultural Corner, eat fish and chips, corned beef or Cornish pasties, and enjoy diverse Celtic performances on 2 separate stages. The Tequa Hilton Ballroom will be our Festival Cultural Center and the scene of serene sounds from internationally acclaimed Harpist Mary Boulé and Storyteller Liz Warren. Master Gardeners will be on hand to showcase Celtic Herbs and plants
Slide Rock Apple Fest
September 19 to September 20
Slide Rock Apple Fest – September 19-20, 2009
What: A celebration of Oak Creek’s agricultural and farming history, the Slide Rock Apple Fest is a two-day event with live music, activities, food, arts & crafts, natural exhibitions, educational booths and homesteading demonstrations.
Where: Slide Rock State Park - Oak Creek Canyon, AZ
When: Saturday, September 19 and Sunday September 20, 2009
Benefits: Arizona State Parks Foundation – Slide Rock State Park Fund for purchase of equipment and upgrades to park facilities.
Fees and Tickets: Sponsorships from $1,000 to $3,000; Vendor Booths $50 (limit is 25); Entrance Fee – free with pass (available at select locations), $8 per car load
Discovering Ayurveda
September 19
Instructors Avani Sukhadia and Sarah McLean will expertly show you how to:
• Identify your Ayurvedic constitutional mind/body type –your dosha - and imbalances which might be present.
• Use specific aromas, tastes, sounds, color therapy, and touch therapies to bring about balance.
• Learn to maximize nourishment and digestion.
• Understand the rhythms of nature and create an optimal daily and seasonal routine.
• Discover foods and herbs to use as medicine restoring even more balance.
Cost: $108 includes an Ayurvedic vegetarian lunch.
When: Saturday, September 19th, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where: A private retreat setting in Sedona’s Broken Arrow area. Directions will be given once registered.
To Register or for information: 928.204.0067 or email info@sedonameditation.com.
Sedona Community Fair
September 19
This Western-themed community festival features a classic car show, an airport open house and fly-in, local entertainment, kids activities, and food provided by the Civil Air Patrol. 928.862.0210. sedonafair.com
Ayurvedic Cooking Class & Lunch
September 20
Avani Sukhadi, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, will help you discover & learn to cook foods and herbs to restore balance to your everyday life. She will show you how easily you can integrate a healthy meal into your active lifestyle. Ayurvedic Cooking Class & Lunch 10:00 am – 12:00 pm $44.
To register or for more information call 928-204-0067 or email: info@sedonameditation.com
Mantra Meditation Training
September 20
Meditation is a proven way to give your mind and body a rest - it's like taking time out, but it's really time in. It's easy to learn and to do, even if you've never even tried it before. In this two hour program, discover a mantra meditation technique, one that has been taught for centuries, as a vehicle to connect with deeper aspects of your awareness. Mantra Meditation Training 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Sunday, September 20. To register call 928.204.0067 or email:info@sedonameditation.com
Chakra 7 Transformational Workshops
September 20 to September 27
Chakra 7 Transformational Workshops -
7 Days, 7 Women, 7 Chakras. Spiritual intuitive Amy Gerber will help you discover practical ways to lead a more joyous, meaningful and inspired life from her magnificent Sedona retreat Laughing Waters
Ranch. Cost: $4,900 includes 7 day workshop, accommodation &
all meals. Exciting activities including day with Ugualla, Native
Keeper of the Supi, hiking trips to vortexes and day at Grand Canyon.
Please visit: www.laughingwatersranch.com for more information.
Free Jazz Concert and Sedona Winefest
September 20
Free Jazz Concert and Sedona Winefest
On Sunday, September 20th at the Sedona Airport
Sedona Airport and Jazz on the Rocks (SJOR) are producing "Sedona Music on the Mesa Concert - a Bridge to Jazz on the Rocks" on September 20 at the site of the Sedona Airport Community Fair, being held the day before (19th). Both days are free to attend with ample parking on the airport mesa.
Guests will be able to relax and enjoy a full day of jazz performances on the music stage. A full line up of some of Sedona's and Northern Arizona's popular jazz singers and bands will perform from 10AM to 3PM. The event will be on the airport tarmac and chairs availability will be limited so attendees are invite to bring their own portable seating.
For more information regarding both events at the Sedona Airport, please visit www.sedonafair.com.
Slide Rock Apple Festival
September 20 to September 21
Take in a weekend of "all things apple" on the historic grounds of Oak Creek Canyon's Slide Rock State Park. Highlights include educational exhibits, arts, crafts, prizes, games, food, live music, orchard strolls and creek fun. 928.282.3034. pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/sliderock.html.
4th Annual State of the Art
September 25 to September 26
The Fourth Annual State of the Art takes place Friday night, September 25th, 5 pm to 8 pm and all day Saturday, September 26th, 10 am to 8 pm. Designed for the new art collector and the seasoned connoisseur, a veritable banquet of sumptuous art will delight and amaze.
The beautiful Spanish-style courtyards at Tlaquepaque will pulsate with the sweet sounds of jazz, blues and fusion vibes.
Friday night and all day Saturday, as a delightful accompaniment to the abundant feast within Tlaquepaque’s art galleries, enjoy music throughout the Village.
Special event art shows, demonstrations and one-on-one time with national award-winning artists—are exclusively available for Sate of the Art attendees.
For a full schedule contact Tlaquepaque at (928) 282-4838. Tlaquepaque, home to more than 40 shops and galleries and four restaurants, and visited by more than a million tourists a year, is located at the Oak Creek Bridge just south of 89A on Highway 179. It is open daily at 10:00 am. For more information, visit: www.tlaq.com or call 928.282.4838.
Verde River Days
September 26 to September 27
Come to Dead Horse Ranch State Park for a water-filled weekend of family fun alon the shores of the Verde River. Activities include canoeing, interpretive walks, a climbing wall, fishing (license required), exhibits, reenactments and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 928.634.5283. pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/deadhorse.html.
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