Fly High
Head to the Sedona Airport on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see aircrafts and automobiles from the Sedona Car Club with a rock backdrop as part of “Wings and Wheels on the…
Featured Pet of the Month: Ken
Ken was brought to the Humane Society of Sedona when he was found as a stray in Camp Verde. He has been with HSS since late July and it’s time he finds a family! Ken is…
Seven Must-Have Northern Arizona Experiences
CELEBRATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT CRESCENT MOON RANCH Sedona is great year-round, but there’s something particularly magical about fall. The crisp air. The changing leaves, and of course, the city’s famed red rocks. We love to…
Spectacular Studios
Take a closer look inside artists’ studios at the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour. Held from Oct. 6 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, this studio tour will feature more than 60…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Magdalena Romanska, a Sedona resident and realtor with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s, was in her kitchen cleaning the counters when she got a call that would change her life forever. Her doctor called to confirm that she…
Sedona Arts Festival
Every fall, the Sedona Arts Festival brings over 100 juried artists to the baseball fields of the Sedona Red Rock Jr. Sr. High School. This is one of Sedona’s longest running events (at 32 years and…
Javelina Cantina
When we’re searching for a patio with stellar views and tasty Mexican cuisine, Javelina Cantina is one of our go-to places. There are many reasons why it’s been in business for many years. The drinks menu…
Travels with Ted: Of Earth & Volcanoes
We’re featuring the San Francisco Volcanic Field in this issue of Sedona Monthly (see it here), and it is one of three active volcanic fields in Arizona. I love Earth, and I am constantly amazed by…
Northern Arizona’s Beautiful Volcanoes
Everyone knows that Northern Arizona has some of the most stunningly beautiful rocks on all the globe. But did you know that it is also home to hundreds of volcanoes? With such landscape gems as Sedona’s…
Loy Canyon
One of our favorite things about trails is that they can offer a choose your own adventure style journey. Loy Canyon is one of the city’s trails that delivers both an extremely difficult challenge or a…
Celtic Celebration
Want to shake up your weekend? Then consider attending the pet-friendly Prescott Highland Games and Celtic Faire at Prescott’s Lake Watson on Sept. 23 and 24. This festival honors Scottish culture, heritage and teachings. Attendees can…
Dog Days
Leash up your furry friends and consider checking out Sedona WagFest & Fair on Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Held at Posse Grounds Park Pavilion, this canine-centric event will include booths featuring dog-related products…
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
The Grand Canyon’s beauty has been captivating artists for decades, and the annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art asks plein air painters to use their brushes to capture the canyon along the South Rim as they…
Rally On
Cottonwood’s lively Thunder Valley Rally returns to the Riverfront Park on Sept. 15 and 16. This bike rally also features food and drinks vendors, entertainment and live music. Quiet Riot and Stephen Pearcy, the voice of…
Local (Wine) Love
Head to Posse Grounds Park on Sept. 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Sedona Winefest, a celebration of all things Arizona wine. Attendees can look forward to sampling wines from local spots…
Uncover Sedona’s Hidden Gems
SEDONA CITY HALL ART DISPLAYS Sedona is home to many art galleries, and one of the most under-the-radar art exhibits in the whole city is the City Hall Art Rotation program. The program usually rotates two…
Music Magic
The Sedona Vortifest music festival returns for its second year on Sept. 2 from noon to 9 p.m. Held at Posse Grounds Pavillion, Vortifest headliners include Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra and Sedona’s own decker. In addition to…
The Sound of Music
If you’re looking to enjoy some free live music outdoors, The City of Sedona has you covered. The city’s Red Dirt Concerts series is coming back this month. Visit Posse Grounds Pavilion on Sept. 1, 8,…
Featured Pet of the Month: Maverick
Maverick is a three-year-old Siamese mix who looking for a home. He is as fun to be around as his eyes are blue! Maverick just loves to play and will chase a string toy for hours on end….
Community Leader Profile: Ben Burke of Manzanita Outreach
Manzanita Outreach started out as an organization in 2011 as a mission of the Verde Valley Christian Church. The nonprofit initially focused on large scale, meal-packing events and sent food down to Haiti following the 2010…
The Tavern Grille
Cottonwood’s The Tavern Grille holds a special place in the city’s dining scene. For starters, the setting is unbeatable. The restaurant is housed inside the former Rialto Theatre. Constructed in 1923, the Rialto supposedly was the…
Travels with Ted: Dining In The Wild
While we tout the amazing restaurants, creative cooking techniques and delicious meals and desserts that we prepare from what nature provides, we tend to forget that there are other creatures on the planet that rely on…
Featured Pet of the Month: Benny
Benny is a one-year-old shepherd mix and he’s ready to get out of the shelter! He’s been with us for over three months, which is a quarter of his life, and that makes us incredibly sad….
Barks And Brews
Leash up your furry friend and head to the County Courthouse Lawn in Flagstaff for the animal charity fundraising event Barks and Brews on Aug 26. Held from noon to 4 p.m., walk with your dog…
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
When the dog days of summer arrive, it seems like half of Arizona escapes to Flagstaff looking for relief due to the city’s cooler temperatures. And there’s no better place to spot wildflowers and wildlife than…
Native Arts
Head up to Flagstaff’s Continental Country Club Driving Range for a celebration of the Hopi tribe as part of the Hopi Arts & Cultural Festival. The festival is on Aug. 26 and 27. During the festival,…
Let’s Go: Discover Culinary Delights in Wisconsin’s Door County
On a trip to Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula last summer, we quickly fell for the region that’s about a three-hour drive north from Milwaukee. Door County is surrounded by both Lake Michigan and Green Bay –…
Hum Dinger
For a celebration of all things hummingbirds, consider attending the Sedona Hummingbird Festival. Held from July 28 to 30 at a variety of Sedona venues, attendees can listen to a variety of presentations about hummingbirds with…
Local Love
Camp Verde’s annual Corn Fest will return on July 15. Held in downtown Camp Verde on Hollamon Street and the Community Center Gym from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Corn Fest celebrates the Verde Valley’s sweet…
The Sound Of Music
On select Saturdays in July and August (July 15, 29; Aug. 12, 26), Clarkdale Town Park will host free concerts as part of the Clarkdale Concert in the Park series. Attendees can enjoy dancing, check out…
Lift Me Up
If you’re looking to escape summer’s high temps, consider driving up to the Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff. When you’re there, you can ride the scenic summer gondola all the way to the top of the San…
Savor These Signature Dishes
Lamb Roast at The Willows Kitchen & Wine Bar at Poco Diablo Resort Christoper Medina, the executive chef at Sedona’s Poco Diablo Resort, selected the Lamb Roast at The Willows Kitchen & Wine as the resort…
Featured Pet of the Month: Montey
Montey is a one-year-old domestic short hair kitty who is looking for a home. If you are looking for a snuggle bug- look no further! Montey is as affectionate as they come. He has a big…
Wild Reptiles
If you’re looking to really shake up the first Tuesday of July, August and September, consider heading to Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village to see “Snakes! Lizards! Tortoises!” In conjunction with Sonoran Reptiles, Tlaquepaque will host…
Fourth of July Festivities
Northern Arizona cities will be celebrating Independence Day in big ways this year. The City of Sedona will be hosting Wet Fest from noon to 4 p.m. on July 4 at the Sedona Community Pool. Visit…
Travels with Ted: Building A Home
Over the millennia, we humans have constantly been able to improve our living conditions, building more and more creature comforts into our residences. We have gone from the sod homes of the prairies that my late…
Ropin’ Rodeo
The World’s Oldest Rodeo is returning to Prescott from June 28 to July 4. Presented by Prescott Frontier Days, this rodeo began in 1888. Rodeo attendees can look forward to classic rodeo sights like steer wrestling,…
Rector Trail
Ever since it opened back in 2018, the Rector Trail quickly became a local favorite and for very good reasons. For starters, this hike lets you get up close to many of the Village of Oak…
Village Chophouse
The Village could use a steakhouse that serves high-quality seafood, and the Village Chophouse more than delivers. Chef/Owner John Ramagli (also of pizza place Rotten Johnny’s Wood-Fired Pizza Pie that’s just a short stroll away) has…
Coming Home: Eclectic Elements
When interior designer Keira Schultz was tasked with designing a new build in Sedona’s Thunder Mountain neighborhood, the homeowner wanted her home to be modern and organic with a Northern Arizona feel. To achieve this look,…
Music Magic
Prescott will be hosting the 42nd Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival on June 24 and 25. Head to the Yavapai County Courthouse in downtown Prescott to listen to live bands, and check out a variety of vendors…
Featured Pet of the Month: Dexter
Dexter is a big dog and brings big laughs to all who meet him! He is only one year old and is looking for a fresh start. Dexter just loves to play and is as goofy…
Home Sweet Home
In a city dominated by luxury home listings, Eagle Mountain Estate manages to stand out. For starters, this home is the most expensive home ever listed in Sedona. The price tag? $18.5 million. With that high…
Movie Night
Every Friday in June starting on June 9 through June 30, the City of Sedona will be showing free movies as part of its Summer Cinema Series at the Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park. The family-friendly…
Blues and Brews
The Flagstaff Blues & Brews Festival, which claims to be Arizona’s largest blues festival, will run from June 9 to 10. Sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell of blues rock act Larkin Poe will headline, and singer…
Let’s Go: Discover Palm Springs
WHAT TO DO RIDE THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY One of the best things to do in Palm Springs is actually to leave it. Drive up long and winding Tramway Road, park in a lot that’s…
Travels with Ted: Why I Love Airports
As a kid, I grew up under the pattern to Wold-Chamberlain Field (now it’s the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport) and fell in love with all things flying. I am hooked on aviation. I flew free flight…
Birthday Bash
On May 24, legendary musician Bob Dylan turns 76. If you’d like to celebrate the occasion, head to the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood on May 20 to listen to the 12th Annual…
Brewha Social Eatery & Market
Cornville’s Brewha Social Eatery & Market has generated quite a buzz and rightly so. For starters, we love the modern vibe at this excellent casual spot. The light-filled space located on Page Springs Road just off…
Wilson Canyon Trail
When those temperatures rise, we often find ourselves searching for relatively easy trails that we can finish quickly but still have a great payoff. The Wilson Canyon Trail is one of our favorite hikes that fits…
Mother’s Day Music
You have three chances this month to hear iconic Sedona musician Esteban perform live. On May 13, you can hear the guitarist perform along with his band and daughter, Teresa Joy, at Sound Bites Grill in…
Journeys in Spirit: Traditional and Contemporary Native Art Exhibition
One of Prescott’s longest-running art gallery shows has returned for its thirteenth year. The ‘Tis Art Center and Gallery is hosting “Journeys in Spirit:” Traditional and Contemporary Native Art Exhibition from May 18 to June 20….
Join Us In Celebrating Women Professionals
Jennifer Nagel-Pasich Jennifer Nagel-Pasich was drawn to the restaurant industry at a young age. Her jobs have ranged from a cocktail waitress in a biker bar to serving and cooking at fine dining venues. She honed…
Featured Pet of the Month: Chibi
Chibi is a 4-year-old Torbie, meaning her coat has both tortoiseshell and tabby markings. She is an independent kitty who loves treats. She is looking for a patient family without small kids, because she doesn’t particularly…
Red Rocks
Want to enjoy free live music? Then head to Posse Grounds Park every Friday in May to enjoy complimentary outdoor concerts this spring. The City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation’s 2023 Red Dirt Concerts…
Fun Fest
Ring in the spring festival season by attending Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s Cinco de Mayo on May 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., look forward to live music and colorful dances of Mexico. Kids…
BiGA
We’re frequently stopped at BiGA to fill up when we’re in Prescott. Pronounced “bee-guh,” this is a contemporary, farm-to-table restaurant. The setting is cozy and charming. Expect low ceilings, brick walls and a white-tiled bar in…
Travels with Ted: Following The Verde River
It is easy to take things that we see and interact with daily for granted. One such thing is the Verde River. Corky and I decided to find the source of the river and follow it…
2023 Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
The Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival invites attendees to celebrate the many birds that call Northern Arizona home or are migrating through the area. “Every bird has a unique call or a whole bunch of…
Community Leader Profile: Jonathan Lutz of the Oak Creek Watershed Council
Jonathan Lutz is a self-described water person and a fly fisherman who grew up in western New York appreciating the wilderness. “Conservation to me is really critical. I grew up as a naturalist in the country,”…
Thumb Butte Trail
The Thumb Butte Trail is one of the most popular trails in Prescott National Forest for very good reasons. For starters, it’s easy to reach. The trailhead is a mere 10 minute drive from downtown Prescott….
Sedona Yoga Festival
Sedona is a spiritual haven for many, and it’s beyond fitting that the city has its own yoga festival. “Bringing people together in large numbers to practice and cultivate peace and unity and inspiration, all the…
Art Houses
Take a closer look inside artists’ studios if you attend the Spring Open Studios Tour from April 28 to 30. Specifically, 48 artists based in the Verde Valley will open their private studios up to guests….
Strut Your Stuff
Watch as pets rock down the runway in the latest canine couture at the Paws Rocking the Runway. Held on April 23 at Tlaquepaque North, Paws Rocking the Runway also includes an auction. All proceeds benefit…
Hot Rods
Looking to see some vintage cars? Then start your engines and head over to the Findlay Toyota Center (3201 N. Main Street in Prescott Valley) on April 23 for the Cruise In For The Veterans 11th…
Spring Flings
The City of Sedona’s Celebration of Spring festival is returning on April 8 to Posse Grounds Park. Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the festival will feature a free egg hunt, carnival rides, a petting…
Featured Pet of the Month: King
King is a 7 year old German Shepherd weighing around 74 lbs. He traveled to Sedona all the way from Germany with his family, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they were unable to keep him. He…
Mountain Town Magic: Seven Ways To Experience Prescott
WHERE AND HOW TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS VISIT WATSON LAKE Like much of Northern Arizona, Prescott beckons with plenty of ways to explore the great outdoors. There’s a long list of stunning places, but Watson…
Piano On The Rocks
When concert pianist and composer Sandrine Erdely-Sayo visited Sedona, she fell in love with the city’s beauty and eventually wanted to live here. The musician also saw that the city had no festival exclusively dedicated to…
The Sound of Music
On April 2 at 2:30 p.m., the Verde Valley Sinfonietta will hold a special show at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Acclaimed cellist Sterling Elliott will perform. Janna Hymes will serve as guest conductor. As of…
Community Leader Profile: Annie Glickstein of Friends of the Forest
Annie Glickstein grew up loving the great outdoors. “Horses, dogs, being out by the ocean. I just I’m an outdoors person,” says Annie. “Anything outdoors was me.” She even met her husband on a camping trip…
The Hudson
The Hudson has been a Sedona favorite since it opened its doors back in 2015. And it’s easy to see why this restaurant has thrived. For starters, it’s gorgeous. The contemporary, light-filled main dining room features…
Chamber Music Sedona Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Chamber Music Sedona is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023 – a significant milestone. “It’s no small feat for an organization that is really devoted to the art of chamber music to have not only survived…
Travels with Ted: Timeless Images of Sedona
As Sedona Monthly is celebrating its 20th anniversary, I am celebrating my 31st year living in Sedona. Much has changed, but (mostly) everything looks about the same: more buildings, wider roads, roundabouts and more traffic. The…
Cow Pies Trail
If you don’t mind a bumpy ride to get there, Cow Pies Trail is probably one of the flattest and easiest hikes in Sedona. It also happens to be located in an area of Red Rock…
Sedona Ballet Presents ABT Studio Company
On March 15, Sedona residents can enjoy a special performance by American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company, the junior company of American Ballet Theatre. The dancers range in age from 16 to 20 and are considered…
Seeing Green
Sedona’s red rocks will be accented by a healthy heaping of green at the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade. Held on March 18, the parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Civic organizations, businesses, youth/school groups, bands,…
Wine Down
Arizona wine fans will want to mark their calendars for March 18 and 19. That’s when the 22nd Annual Camp Verde Pecan and Wine Festival will return. Attendees can enjoy local pecans and wine samples from…
Our Favorite Stories Through the Years
It was 1993 when I arrived in Sedona. It was very different, but very much the same. Quieter, sure. But it’s just as easy today to get lost in the quiet beauty and energy that surrounds…
Tribute Time
Fans of legendary British band Pink Floyd, take note. Shine on Floyd, a Phoenix-based Pink Floyd cover band, will put on a show at the Sedona Performing Arts Center (995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in…
Featured Pet of the Month: Trixie
Trixie is a 4-year-old Domestic Shorthair with a beautiful Tortoiseshell coat. She is a little shy at first, but warms up quickly. She loves to play, but she also loves to sit in your lap and…
Bike Heaven
Held from March 3 to 5, the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival celebrates all things mountain biking. Attendees can anticipate a lively atmosphere at West Sedona’s Posse Grounds Park (525 Posse Ground Road in West Sedona). They…
Travels with Ted: New Beginnings, Adventures, Friends & Future Days
A new year is officially underway, and we are blessed to be here. For most creatures on our planet, it is just another day in a continuum of days that begins and ends on dates unknown…
Rene Restaurant
Rene is one of Sedona’s most storied restaurants. Established in 1978, Rene is a fine dining institution that Sedona residents and visitors alike have visited for its charming atmosphere (that makes for a romantic date night…
Wine Time
Cove Mesa Vineyard has opened a new 3,400-square-foot tasting room in Cornville. The tasting room features a covered pet-friendly patio and is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Guests can listen to live music on…
Click Click Boom
From now through March 8, see photographs that celebrate the West at the Phippen Art Museum in Prescott. Displayed in the Marley Gallery, “Click: Western Focus – A Fine Art Photography Exhibition & Sale” features work…
Historical Theater
The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a variety of programming in January and February. On Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. as part of “Living History,” Neil Weintraub will speak about the history of the Beale Wagon…
Let’s Go: Enjoy the Vines, Wines & Scenery of Sonoma County
Sonoma County is best known as a wine destination. Here’s a smattering of wineries we visited on a trip hosted by Jordan Winery. WINERIES WORTH VISITING Jordan Winery is both wild and refined. During our visit…
Featured Pet of the Month: Jimmy Chew
Jimmy Chew is an 8-year old Labrador Retriever mix that weighs in at around 70 lbs. Despite being a little older, he is energetic and loves to play and go hiking. He has some vision loss…
Bird’s The Word
If you’re looking for a new activity, consider bird watching. A naturalist will lead Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock State Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. in January and February. These walks are…
Red Rock Run
If you’re looking for a fitness challenge, why not run a long race? RunSedona is hosting its Annual 5K, 10K and Half Marathon on Feb. 4. Lace up your shoes as you run past Sedona’s stunning…
Sedona International Film Festival
One of Sedona’s most popular events has returned. From Feb. 18 to 26, watch over 150 films that are a part of the Sedona International Film Festival. Find documentaries and narrative features from all over the…
Love Train
Clarkdale’s Verde Canyon Railroad will be offering Chocolate Lovers’ Special Rides on Feb. 11, 12 and 14. Chocolate, often synonymous with love, will be filling vintage train cars. Each guest will receive a box of chocolate…
A.B. Young Trail
This time of year is our absolute favorite for hiking. The cool temperatures mean you can spend hours on the trails. In the winter months on the weekends, you’ll often find us taking long, meandering hikes….
Living Better: Take Care of Yourself at Sedona’s Spas
MII AMO Mii amo has just undergone a sweeping transformation. Following a two-year closure and $40 million renovation, Mii amo is slated to re-open its doors on Feb. 2. After 20 years in business, it was…
Featured Pet of the Month: Calvin
Calvin is a 3 year old Domestic Shorthair mix. He’s a little shy at first, but can be silly. He loves, catnip, treats and wet cat food. He was once kept in a small cage, but…
The Table at Junipine
The Table at Junipine has long been one of Sedona’s most beloved restaurants and for good reason too. There isn’t any other place like it. Nestled on the banks of Oak Creek at the Junipine Resort,…
West Fork Trail
Oh, West Fork. There is something undeniably magical with Oak Creek and Sedona’s towering red rocks beside you as you cross multiple streams. This only-in-Sedona scenery makes this hike truly stunning. Like so many of Sedona’s…
Travels with Ted: Winter Memories
Fall is leaving, and the chilly months of winter are back. Memories of more than 30 winters are revived. There are the years when there were feet of snow, and there were years when there was…
Sedona Lago Gardens
A new community in Sedona has opened and aims to help an under-served segment of the population. “Our official name is Sedona Lago Gardens, and our mission is to serve gifted and talented young adults with…
