JOYOGA with Iala - Sedona Rouge Resort and Spa
Daily at 8:00 - 9:00 am
Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa, located at 2250 W Hwy 89A in West Sedona is pleased to announce daily yoga classes. Classes are from 8 - 9 a.m. every day with Iala.
Iala is a very experienced, professional, loving and joyful instructor - we know you will enjoy your time with her. JOYOGA classes are expansive, inspiring, motivating and energizing.
For the summer months, classes will be held outdoors around our pool. Classes are $10 each. We encourage locals to join and have a special package rate of 10 classes for $80. Open to all.
Wake up in a whole new way with yoga in the fresh air. Please meet Iala in the Sedona Rouge lobby. For more information, call Iala at 928-274-1323 or visit www.sedonaredrocktours.com.
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
Walt Flory and Selywin Reams Live at The Bistro Bella Terra
Every Friday and Saturday
Walt Flory and Selywin Reams Live at The Bistro Bella Terra
The Walt Flory and Selwyin Reams Jazz Duo Performs Live at The Bistro Bella Terra Every Friday and Saturday Night from 6:30 to 9:30pm. No Cover Charge.
Enjoy The Bistro Bella Terra's Romanza Hour at the Bar Every Day from 4 to 7 pm.
For More Information, Phone The Bistro Bella Terra at 928-203-7771.
101 North Hwy 89A, Suite F29, Sedona AZ
Directions: The Bistro Bella Terra is Conveniently Located in the Shops at the Hyatt Pinon Pointe in Uptown Sedona on the Corner of Hwy 89A and Hwy 179.
Time: 6:30pm
Dates:
every Friday
every Saturday
WRITING AS MEDITATION: A WOMAN’S RETREAT
May 29 to June 01
Writing comes as a practice, as a form of meditation, and when the writer disappears in her writings the creative self is revealed. These moments of creativity are a door to the infinite.
Writing practice leads to a profound experience of timelessness and present moment awareness - a single moment of inspiration can become an eternity. That is also true of the art of meditation.
Both writing and meditation can lead to the disappearance of the ego and the disappearance of the mind. For those who undertake meditation, life is transformed physically, spiritually, and emotionally. What is left is the song of the soul. And that is where we start.
For more information: 928-204-0067
Location: Briar Patch Inn
Address: Hwy 89A, Sedona AZ
Directions: The lodge is located three miles north of Sedona, off Highway 89A, in Oak Creek Canyon. Coming from Phoenix: north on I-17. After approximately 120 miles or 1 1/2 hours from Phoenix, take Exit 298 Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon, which will put you on Hwy 179. Once on Hwy 179, travel approximately 25 miles. At intersection of 179 and Hwy 89A, turn right and go three and a half miles up into Oak Creek Canyon - Briar Patch Inn is located on the right side of the highway at 3190 North Hwy 89A. Comin
Note: $295 per person early registration (45 days in advance). $375 per person regular registration.
Festival of Native American Culture
June 05 to June 13
The first Festival of Native American Culture will be held in a variety of locations and venues throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley. Featured events include a Native American film festival, invitational art show, special archaeology tours and cultural discussions, and culminating in a “Celebration of Native American Music and Dance.”
In association with the Sedona International Film Festival, activities begin with a Native American Film Festival featuring documentaries, fiction, and music videos by Native American filmmakers. Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m., in the Clarkdale Memorial Clubhouse, two Navajo films entitled Turquoise Rose and A Gift From Talking God: The Story of the Navajo Churro will be featured.
The Radisson Poco Diablo Resort will host a Dinner Theatre on Saturday, June 6, at 6 p.m., with special guest Michael Blake, the Academy Award® winning screenwriter and author of Dances With Wolves, who will show and discuss his film The American West: On The Road With Michael Blake.
On Sunday, June 7, the Film Festival moves to the Harkins Theatre in Sedona for two shows. The 6:30 p.m. show will feature the Canadian Inuit film Before Tomorrow, which will be preceded by Sandpainting Healing with Walking Thunder. The 9 p.m. show will bring back two highly popular films from the Sedona International Film Festival earlier this year, American Outrage and CHE AH CHI: The History of Boynton Canyon.
The Film Festival continues on Monday and Tuesday at the Canyon Moon Theatre in The Village of Oak Creek, with two unique events never before held in Arizona. Monday, June 8, will feature films by indigenous filmmakers from Latin America. The 3 p.m. matinee features films from Chile, Bolivia and Ecuador. The 7 p.m. show will feature films from Guatemala and Bolivia. The Film Festival concludes on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 p.m., with a series of short subjects by members of the Native American Producers Alliance.
The Festival ends with a Celebration of Native American Music and Dance. On Friday, June 1,2 at 7 p.m., Canyon Records recording artist Gabriel Ayala will perform in concert at St. John Vianney Church in Sedona.
On Saturday, June 13, the Tlaquepaque Arts & Craft Village will host the Yellow Bird Indian Dancers and Aaron White and Burning Sky for free concerts from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Yellow Bird Indian Dancers present a repertoire of authentic Apache, Southwest and Northern Plains Dances which are colorful yet educational. From the exciting Hoop Dance to the beautiful Apache Rainbow Dance, their dancing is enhanced by native sign language and enchanting flute music. Grammy-nominated Aaron White has been making music for 17 years and has toured for many years. The music White creates has been used in Indie films and documentaries for PBS, commercials and radio. The mixture of acoustic guitar and Native American flute has been Aaron's specialty for 15 years and counting. He received a Grammy Nomination for his work with Burning Sky for their CD “Spirits in the Wind.”
An Evening of Native Dance will close the Festival on June 13, at 7 p.m., in the Tequa Ballroom at the Sedona Hilton Resort and Spa. The Halau Hula Napuaokalei’ilima troupe will perform Hawaiian dances as performed for the Heard Museum’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. They will be followed by the internationally-known Dancing Earth, a collective of performance artists representing the First Nations who create experimental yet elemental dances that reflect their rich cultural heritage to explore their identity as contemporary Native peoples.
Tickets are now available for films and concerts at the Red Rock District Visitor Center south of the Village of Oak Creek and at the Sedona Visitor Center in Uptown Sedona. Tickets can also be purchased online. Other ticket outlets are being added.
Details of the Festival events are available at www.festivalofnativeamericanculture.org, or by calling 928-284-4764.
First Saturday Art Walk in Jerome
June 06
Warm, easy nights of June in Jerome will set the perfect mood to welcome art lovers as they stroll the lovely galleries and studios that circle the town from the Old Jerome High School to the new gallery, Jooj, in the Jerome Apartment complex. This first Saturday Art Walk will continue to delight the growing group of regulars as well as lucky newcomers to this wonderful evening.
The festivities start at 5 p.m., throughout town with a free shuttle running until 8 p.m. With thirty open galleries and studios, the following sampling of what is in store will spark any art aficionado’s imagination.
For more information on this show and Jerome Art Walk contact Donna at (928) 649-2277 or visit www.jeromeartwalk.com.
The Enchanting Esraj - A Full Moon Concert Featuring Sarath Kumarasinghe
June 06
Time: Saturday, June 6 at 7:00pm
Place: 7 Centers Yoga Arts
2115 Mountain Road, Sedona, AZ /www.7centers.com
Tickets:$16 in advance, $20 day of show
Advance tickets available at Crystal Magic and Golden Word Books and Music. For more info please contact Monnie at 928.282.6318.
Please join Sarath Kumarasinghe for this evening concert, a musical journey through time, from traditional classical Indian ragas to other contemporary pieces showcasing the versatility of the esraj accompanied by tabla.
The esraj is a bowed, string instrument used mostly in the Bengal area of India. It combines attributes of the better-known sitar and sarangi and creates a richly ornamented sound that echoes the human voice.
Sarath Kumarasinghe, originally from Sri Lanka, is one of the foremost classical esraj players in North America, with a keen eye on improvisation. He started playing the esraj at the age of 12. Later he traveled to the Bhatkande College of Music, Lucknow, India to nurture his skills in classical vocal and instrumental music. Throughout the years, he has played on soundtracks and has performed both classical and light music on radio, national television and the stage. He also recorded two solo CDs and a live DVD. www.sathsara.com
"Introduction to Classical Indian Music" Workshop with Sarath Kumarasinghe
June 07
A fun and informative workshop introducing Western audiences to the beauty of Classical Indian music through hands-on demo of various instruments. Suitable for all ages and levels and no former music training required. Sarath Kumarasinghe is an accomplished esraj (a bowed Indian instrument) player and classical Indian musician. He founded the Sathsara School of Music in Toronto providing music education to adults and children. Workshop will be held on Sunday 10 a.m. to noon at Plaza Kailasa, Suite K (building next to 7 Centers Yoga Arts or behind Humane Society) in West Sedona. Price is $25. Space very limited, early registration recommended. Call Monnie at 928-282-6318 for more info.
Keep Sedona Beautiful Preserving the Wonder Speaker Series
June 17
KSB Speakers Series: Sunsets and Celebrations at USFS Visitors Center
On Wednesday, June 17, Keep Sedona Beautiful is taking their acclaimed
Speaker Series on the road. The final event until September, “Sunsets and
Celebrations", is an outdoor evening honoring the First Birthday of the new US Forest Service Visitors Center. If you can, bring your own chairs as you enjoy the spectacular views and an informative evening featuring Red Rock District Ranger Heather Provencio.
Heather was born and raised in southern Illinois and grew up in a Forest Service family. She moved to Arizona in 1982 to attend Northern Arizona University and pursue a Bachelor’s degree in archaeology and anthropology. In 1998, she attended NAU again and received her Master’s degree in Anthropology. Her Master’s work focused on volunteerism in archaeology, and her first job with the Forest Service was in 1985 as a firefighter on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in northern Arizona. Later, on that same Forest, she went on to become a trail crew foreman, work in human resources, was a recreation planner and an archaeologist. Prior to coming to the Red Rock District, Heather worked as District archaeologist and tribal liaison for the Peaks and Mormon Lake Ranger Districts of the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff. She has served as the District Ranger for the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest since 2006.
In her presentation, ”Adapting to Changing Public Values: Forest
Service Challenges Past, Present and Future” Provencio plans to explore Forest Service history and how the agency’s focus has changed over the last half-century. She will also specifically address the changes we have seen in the Red Rock District, the projects that they are currently working on and what challenges face us in the future.
The evening, which is open to the public and free of charge, begins at 5:30 pm with a Birthday cake and iced tea welcome reception. At 5:45 the program will begin. Ranger Provencio will answer questions at the end of the evening, which concludes at 7pm.
This unique Speaker Series event takes place at the Red Rock Ranger District Forest Service Visitor’s Center, 8375 State Route 179, south of the Village of Oak Creek. Don’t miss this beautiful evening, and please remember, if you can, bring your own chairs. ***
Keep Sedona Beautiful is a nonprofit organization dedicated to “Preserving the Wonder” of Sedona for future generations. For more information on Keep Sedona Beautiful, go to or call 282-4938.
*** In case of a local fire, the program must be cancelled…and in case of rain, the program will be held indoors at the Center.
Living Better with Meditation
June 20 to June 21
Find out what meditation really is about, and discover how to honor your own wisdom and intuition. How do you hear what's next in your life. How do you best follow your path? There will be a group meditation to celebrate the Solstice, the longest day of the year. No experience is necessary. Space is limited and reservations are required. Directions will be sent to you once you've made your reservation.A $15 donation is requested, with that you'll receive a copy of the new "Meditate" CD. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Keep Sedona Beautiful. Call Sarah McLean @ 928.204.0067, email: sedonameditation@gmail.com, or visit www.SedonaMeditation.com
Matthew Gordon
June 21
The Urban Quartet will kick off it’s summer tour “Furthest from the Tuxedo” in Flagstaff, Arizona this weekend. The first of two performances mark the beginning of the annual Northern Arizona University’s Summer Music Camp. The non-traditional string quartet that performs on electric instruments will be augmenting this tour with the addition of a drummer. The high energy tour features hit songs from the world’s most popular current groups such as Paramore, Lady Gaga, Veronicas, and the music of time-tested groups like Metallica, Coldplay, Smashing Pumpkins and much more. Both performances will be held in the 1500 seat Ardrey Auditorium on the NAU campus;7:30pm on Sunday, June 21 and at 7:30pm Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The performance will be open to the public, seating is limited and there is no cost to attend. The Urban Quartet Shop will be offering limited production UQ “Furthest from the Tuxedo” tour t-shirts and merchandise during both shows. The quartet will be available after the show for a Q & A session and to sign posters and programs. UrbanQuartet.com
Urban Quartet
June 21
The Urban Quartet will kick off it’s summer tour “Furthest from the Tuxedo” in Flagstaff, Arizona this weekend. The first of two performances mark the beginning of the annual Northern Arizona University’s Summer Music Camp. The non-traditional string quartet that performs on electric instruments will be augmenting this tour with the addition of a drummer. The high energy tour features hit songs from the world’s most popular current groups such as Paramore, Lady Gaga, Veronicas, and the music of time-tested groups like Metallica, Coldplay, Smashing Pumpkins and much more. Both performances will be held in the 1500 seat Ardrey Auditorium on the NAU campus;7:30pm on Sunday, June 21 and at 7:30pm Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The performance will be open to the public, seating is limited and there is no cost to attend. The Urban Quartet Shop will be offering limited production UQ “Furthest from the Tuxedo” tour t-shirts and merchandise during both shows. The quartet will be available after the show for a Q & A session and to sign posters and programs. UrbanQuartet.com
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.
Sedona Healing Walk Workshop presented by the Institute of EcoTourism
June 25
Join May Dwyer, MSW, specializing in group will lead this workshop. Stimulate your creativity and boost your immunity, third Wednesdays of the
month. ILX Guests free, other $10.00
Donate online at www.ioet.org/events.php or please call 928-282-2720 to reserve space!
Shakespeare Sedona
June 26 to July 11
Shakespeare Sedona
Northern Arizona's premier classical theater. Shakespeare Sedona returns to Northern Arizona annually, bringing the finest in professional classical theatre to Sedona. The festival is held in its original setting: outdoors and under the stars at the historic Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village.
Visit www.shakespearesedona.com for specific dates. All performances start at 8 p.m.
For more information visit www.tlaq.com.
When: 8:00 PM
Phone: (800) 768-9286
Contact: www.shakespearesedona.com
Urban Quartet
June 30
The Urban Quartet will kick off it’s summer tour “Furthest from the Tuxedo” in Flagstaff, Arizona this weekend. The first of two performances mark the beginning of the annual Northern Arizona University’s Summer Music Camp. The non-traditional string quartet that performs on electric instruments will be augmenting this tour with the addition of a drummer. The high energy tour features hit songs from the world’s most popular current groups such as Paramore, Lady Gaga, Veronicas, and the music of time-tested groups like Metallica, Coldplay, Smashing Pumpkins and much more. Both performances will be held in the 1500 seat Ardrey Auditorium on the NAU campus;7:30pm on Sunday, June 21 and at 7:30pm Tuesday, June 30, 2009. The performance will be open to the public, seating is limited and there is no cost to attend. The Urban Quartet Shop will be offering limited production UQ “Furthest from the Tuxedo” tour t-shirts and merchandise during both shows. The quartet will be available after the show for a Q & A session and to sign posters and programs. UrbanQuartet.com
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