Winning Watercolors
For the first time ever, the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society’s annual spring show is going virtual. The online exhibit will run from March 1 to 14 on naws-az.org. “This is a year for adaptation and flexibility,…
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“Resilience: The Life & Grand Canyon Art Of Curt Walters”
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New Digs
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A Modern Marvel
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Classic Tunes
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Time Of The Season
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Seeing Green
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Jack’s Canyon
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Bob Ross Oil Classes
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Romance In Sedona
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Hanging Art
If you want to see original art when you’re at the Sedona Public Library, all you have to do is look up. If you do, you’ll see more than 50 original quilts hanging from the main…
At Home: Sedona’s Favorite Spaces
A CONTEMPORARY UPTOWN DREAM HOUSE Jim and Kathy Atkinson had recently moved to Phoenix from California, and we’re coming up to Red Rock Country whenever they got the chance. They decided to move to Sedona and…
Sedona International Film Festival
Editor’s note The Sedona International Film Festival has been postponed until June 12-20, 2021. Visit sedonafilmfestival.org for more. The Sedona International Film Festival is returning in 2021, and for the first time ever, will include a…
Elizabeth Silk Gallery
Oil painter Elizabeth Silk has been a professional artist for nearly 30 years, and she always wanted her own gallery. Her dream became a reality when her eponymous gallery opened in Hozho Distinctive Shops & Galleries…
Let’s Go: Texas Hill Country
DOWNTOWN FREDERICKSBURG One of our favorite places just might be Main Street in downtown Fredericksburg – just over one hour from San Antonio and about 90 minutes from Austin. We spent most of our time in…
Sugarloaf Loop Trail
West Sedona’s Sugarloaf Loop Trail is an easy way to work up a sweat, take in beautiful views and get in a good hike. It’s especially beautiful after a dusting of snow. Begin your hike at…
Featured Pets of the Month: Ziggy & Zeppelin
Our featured Pets of the Month from the Sedona Humane Society are Ziggy and Zeppelin! Ziggy and Zeppelin came to us from a crowded shelter in Tucson. Although they are shy at first, they are very…
Home Run
RunSedona is making its annual race virtual. On Feb. 6, you can run a virtual 5K, 10K, half and full marathon from anywhere. Run on the road, a trail or the treadmill, and log your finish…
The Sound of Music
Editor’s note: The Sinfonietta has been postponed due to the pandemic. Please visit vvsinfonietta.org for more information. The Verde Valley Sinfonietta is returning with its first performance of the 2020-2021 season. On Feb. 7 at 2:30…
Community Connections: Sedona Wish List Seeks to Connect Locals with Nonprofits
Deciding what organizations to support can be a challenge. But Sedona resident Barbara Vickers sought to change that when she founded Sedona Wish List back in 2010. Sedona Wish List is an online database of different…
Hiking Heaven
You have two chances in the next two months to take advantage of free parking in the Red Rock Ranger District as part of its Fee-Free Days. On Jan. 20, in honor of Martin Luther King…
The Spot at Seven Canyons Golf Club
Dinner with a view takes on a whole new meaning at a place as stunning as The Spot at Seven Canyons Golf Club. The red rock vistas are breathtaking. We’d recommend visiting about an hour before…
Get Fit, Get Healthy: Here’s How
FITNESS TIPS FROM PERSONAL TRAINER MAGDALENA ROMANSKA Magdalena Romanska’s own life was transformed by fitness. As a child and teen, she rarely exercised. The Poland native says there were no gyms when she was growing up…
Complimentary Calisthenics
Good news if you like to hike and don’t want to pay for parking: The Red Rock Ranger District offers Fee-Free Days so you can explore many popular Sedona sites with no charge. In 2020, Fee-Free…
Reds Sedona Grill
Walking into Reds Sedona Grill at the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa feels like stepping into a chic city lounge. The dining room features dark gray booth seating, red tablecloth napkins, a red candle holder with…
Cibola Pass Trail
The Cibola Pass Trail is one of our favorite short hikes in Sedona. The Uptown Sedona trail offers stellar views of many of the major red rock formations in the area. We can’t think of a…
Featured Pet of the Month: Aries
Aries is a Siamese cat with white and tan coloring. Aries came to us from a crowded shelter in Phoenix. He is a loving cat with a spicy side and is ready to enjoy his retirement!…
Take A Hike
Arizona State Parks are open on Jan. 1, 2021 for First Day Hikes. If you want to kick the new year off with some exercise, consider paying a visit to Sedona’s Red Rock State Park or…
Featured Pet of the Month: Kimchee
Our Pet of the Month is Kimchee! Kimchee is a domestic shorthair mix with black coloring. Kimchee came to us from Maricopa County and is ready for her retirement dreams! Our petite senior girl is sweet,…
“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)”
When President, Executive Director and Chairwoman at the Sedona Arts Academy & Community Center, Camilla Ross, was selecting her Christmas show for 2020, the play “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)” was an easy…
Marg’s Draw Trail
What we love most about Marg’s Draw Trail is that it offers hikers so very much. For starters, it’s easily accessible and located in central Sedona. You can connect to other trails and hike nearly all…
Light Bright: Where To See Lights In Arizona
Uptown Sedona Uptown Sedona will have an array of lights sprinkled throughout. See a few at a time if you’re shopping or stroll around until you’ve seen them all. Here’s what to specifically expect: a lit,…
The Angel Kitchen & Japanese Market
A nice hot steaming bowl of ramen topped with vegetables, meat or fish is so comforting and an all-around crowd-pleaser. As the temperatures drop in November, this warm-weather dish is one of our go-to orders to…
Support Small
On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, consider shopping at a small business on Nov. 28 as part of Small Business Saturday. Sedona is filled with many small businesses like Shey Khandro Sacred & Contemporary Art & Jewelry…
Burn That Bird
Prior to consuming pumpkin pie and turkey on Nov. 26, consider burning calories by lacing up your sneakers and running the Sedona Turkey Trot 5K. Take in red rock views as you work up a sweat….
Explore Sedona’s Galleries
Sedona Arts Center In addition to its robust programming and art events, the Sedona Arts Center is home to a 2,600-square-foot gallery showcasing the original works of nearly 100 local and regional artists. Find a myriad…
Sedona Wolf Week
Sedona Wolf Week was created back in 2016 to educate the public about wolves. This year’s wolf week is entirely virtual. The hope is that this online format – in years past, Sedona Wolf Week has…
Life in the Stacks: After Over Four Decades, Librarian Virginia “Ginny” Volkman Retires
Virginia “Ginny” Volkman had never even heard of Sedona when she first interviewed for a job at the library back in 1978. But like so many visitors, she quickly became captivated by Red Rock Country. “It…
Paying Respect
Although there isn’t an in-person tribute this year, the Sedona Heritage Museum (pictured above) is holding a video Veteran’s Day Tribute. The program will air on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. on the City of Sedona’s…
Bike On Sedona’s Best Trails
Easy Trails Sedona Bike Skills Park Located on Posse Grounds Park in West Sedona, the Sedona Bike Park is an ideal spot where you can develop biking skills. The park features jumps, drops and trails. “It’s…
Sono Kitchen & Boba
We’re always happy to check out a new restaurant, and we were particularly excited to try Sono Kitchen & Boba in Uptown Sedona. In case you’re not familiar, “boba” are the tiny bits of (usually) tapioca…
Marigold Mural Project
Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village’s Marigold Mural Project is in honor of Old Soul’s Day or the Day of the Dead, a tradition of the indigenous people of Mexico. The event is a nod to Tlaquepaque’s…
Dinner with a View: Nine Sedona Restaurant Patios
COWBOY CLUB Uptown Sedona’s Cowboy Club’s bustling patio offers red rock views and is a great place to people watch in one of the city’s busiest areas. Cowboy Club is a Sedona institution that goes way…
Opt Outside: Meet Steve Richardson, Parks & Recreation Manager for the City of Sedona
SEDONA MONTHLY: How did you get interested in this type of work? STEVE RICHARDSON: I grew up as a parks and recreation kid. My mom signed me up for just about everything. I grew up in…
Where To Go Camping In Sedona
Cave Springs Cave Springs calls scenic Oak Creek Canyon home. And this site gives campers a great taste of Sedona’s natural splendor. The campground is creek-side, surrounded by lush green ponderosa trees and red rocks. Campers…
Off Roading In Sedona
Outlaw Trail The Outlaw Trail is an approximately 23.2 mile loop road that’s ideal for intermediate off- roaders. Outlaw starts off mild with a few pretty rugged parts. The trail allegedly was used by, you guessed…
Hot Air Ballooning In Sedona
One of our favorite things about waking up early is looking up in the Sedona sky and seeing a hot air balloon. The colorful balloons make the sky just that much more magical. And chief pilot…
Sedona’s Top Golf Courses
Sedona Golf Resort At the Sedona Golf Resort, golfers can chip away at 18 different holes in the shadow of Bell Rock. The Gary Panks designed course in the Village of Oak Creek plays 6,646 yards…
Top 10 Sedona Hikes
Bright Angel Round-Trip Distance: 18.5 miles; At a Glance: Iconic, Stunning Arizona Views Although not in Sedona, we couldn’t run this list without this Grand Canyon trail. It’s one of the most iconic hikes in the…
Sedona Arts Academy & Community Center
Whenever a new art space has opened, we take note. And the latest one to debut is the Sedona Arts Academy (SAA) & Community Center in the Village of Oak Creek. The space is a collaboration…
Featured Pets of the Month: Sheba & Suey
Our Pets of the Month are Sheba and Suey! Sheba is a Mixed Breed with brown brindle coloring and Suey is a Yorkshire Terrier mix with tan and grey coloring. Sheba and Suey were surrendered to…
Sedona Plein Air Festival
The Sedona Plein Air Festival will see many firsts this year. For the first time ever, the Sedona Plein Air Festival will be entirely virtual. From Oct. 24 to 31, you can visit sedonapleinairfestival.org and the…
Dream On
Verde Valley School will be hosting a virtual concert on Oct. 10 to support the Verde Valley School’s Native American Scholarship Fund. The “Dream Concert” aims to raise funds for Native American youth to attend Verde…
The Golden Goose American Grill
Located just off of Sedona’s main road, AZ-89A, local haunt The Golden Goose American Grill is worth seeking out for its stellar cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. The entire space exudes a cozy bistro-vibe. Think tea lights…
Touring Acts
From Oct. 2 to 16, the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour will host its very first online art auction. During those dates, art fans can purchase creations from more than 60 award-winning juried Studio Tour artists….
Art Al Fresco
The Highlands Center for Natural History and the City of Prescott are presenting the first ever annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival. From Oct. 1 to 3, more than 10 artists will work from dawn until…
Pyramid to Scorpion Trail Loop
As the cooler temperatures gradually arrive in September, we always look forward to heading back out to the trails more frequently. And while we’re building back up our strength, we’re searching for hikes that are moderately…
Explore Sedona’s Extraordinary Parks
CRESCENT MOON RANCH You can find one of the most iconic views in Sedona (if not the entire Southwest) at Crescent Moon Ranch. If you’re in town for a short period of time, head here for…
Real Northern Arizona Weddings: What’s Trending
The Southwest “Luckily for us, the Southwest is trending,” says Jane. She’s had clients rent giant cactus to put in their wedding photos that also feature a red rock backdrop. Succulents are also very popular. One…
Animal Advocate: Meet Jennifer Brehler of the Humane Society of Sedona
How did you get interested in this type of work? Like so many people in this field, I always found animals were kind of my respite place to be with given my more nontraditional…
The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Northern Arizona Wedding
Northern Arizona is spectacular. And it’s no surprise as to why many couples want to have their weddings here: They want to capture the magic of the region on their big day. If you’re considering having…
“Everyday Peace” Show at the Goldenstein Gallery at L’Auberge
“September is one of my favorite shows: ‘Everyday Peace,’” says Linda Goldenstein, the owner of the Goldenstein Gallery at L’Auberge de Sedona. “It is inspired by the International Day of Peace. Yet we have expanded it…
A Flagstaff Mountain Wedding: William “Zach” Sebring & Courtney Truett
Ceremony: Kendrick Park in Flagstaff Feb. 29, 2020 Photography by Genie Vogelsang, Birdsong Wedding Photography, birdsongweddingphotography.com HOW THEY MET: William “Zach” Sebring and Courtney Truett met in February of 2017 through mutual friends who opened a…
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
Every year, artists flock to Grand Canyon National Park to paint images of this stunning place as part of the annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art. And in a year when there’s been so much change,…
Humane Society of Sedona’s Annual Pet Lovers’ Gala
New this year, the Humane Society of Sedona is virtually live streaming its annual Pet Lovers’ Gala on Sept. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Roaring 20s in 2020.” You can…
Featured Pet of the Month: Panda
If you don’t know me already, my name is Panda! I am a 7 year old Alaskan Malamute which means I am BIG & FLUFFY! I definitely need more space than the average dog! I was…
A Classic Sedona Wedding: Dan Kamrath & Kiirsten “Kiirsti” Makela
Ceremony: The Church of the Red Rocks Reception: Enchantment Resort June 9, 2018 Photography by Andrew Mejia and Katrina Wallace of Sedona Bride Photographers, sedonabride.com HOW THEY MET: The couple met on Match.com Teacher and mom…
Sedona View Trail
The Sedona View Trail really lives up to its name. The views by this trailhead are some of the best in town. We’ve spent plenty of time appreciating the stunning vistas of Coffee Pot Rock, Chimney…
Where To Go To Take Stunning Northern Arizona Photos
HAILEY GOLICH All photos by Hailey Golich. Visit haileygolich.com to see more of her work. HORSESHOE BEND You’ve probably seen thousands of images of Horseshoe Bend (it’s off to the right in the picture). But you’ve…
Wedding Resource Guide
SEDONA VENUES Agave of Sedona Wedding & Event Center Sedona’s wedding and event center offers over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Agave features two outdoor terraces, indoor reception space with floor to…
A Sunset Grand Canyon Ceremony: Lindsey Brink & Luke Wroblewski
Ceremony: Moran Point at the Grand Canyon Reception: Rustler’s Rooste in Phoenix Oct. 8, 2019 Photography by Tangled Lilac Photography, Melissa dunstan, tangledlilac.com HOW THEY MET: Lindsey Brink and Luke Wroblewski were both working at the…
Great Value Wines
PAGE SPRINGS CELLARS Cornville’s Page Springs Cellars has been making Vino do la Familia since 2003. And the name of this wine is what it’s all about. According to the winery, this is meant to conjure…
Featured Pet of the Month: Courage
Courage is a five year old Pitbull/Cattle Dog mix who was brought in by a good samaritan as a stray wandering around Highway 89A. To be brutally honest, he was a mess! He was either out…
Getting Spiritual in Sedona
What Makes Sedona So Special? The majestic red rocks and lush, evergreen vegetation are two reasons for the unique energy of Sedona and its tangible regenerative and inspirational effects. The red-orange color of the rock is…
Colt 804 Grill
Since its opening in January of 2017, Colt 804 Grill has gained traction quickly. In addition to the first Old Town Cottonwood location, the owners also have opened a Prescott Valley spot and a Village of…
Plant 2 Platter
In 2015, Chris Kalinich attended a nutrition conference at Flagstaff’s Northern Arizona University that would change her life. She had been experiencing a range of health problems including fatigue, migraines and gallbladder issues and had been…
Four Northern Arizona Wines You Need To Try Today
D.A. RANCH Since 2008, D.A. Ranch has produced 100 percent, estate-grown Arizona wines. Estate-grown meaning that all the grapes are grown on property. The Petznick family first purchased the land in 2002. This spot started out…
Top Ten Must Have Sedona Experiences
From hiking one of Sedona’s many gorgeous trails to staying at one of the city’s top resorts, here are the 10 best Sedona experiences. We value Sedona’s local businesses as much as we value its visitors,…
Eagle Eye Barrels
Kenny New has worked in wood and construction for decades. Back in the 1980s, he owned a Sedona-based log homes furniture business. And a few years ago, he was poking around Craigslist searching for barrels to…
Six Great Recipes from Top Chefs You Can Make at Home
Enchantment Resort’s Roasted Cauliflower by Executive Chef José Martinez Enchantment Resort’s culinary team focuses on preparing traditional Native American cuisine. The team has relationships with local purveyors such as Ramona Farms on the Gila River Indian…
Teacup Trail
When those temperatures start to climb, we look for hikes that meet two requirements: short and scenic. And West Sedona’s Teacup Trail is one of our favorite brief hikes with top-notch views of one of Sedona’s…
PJ’s Village Pub and Sports Bar
Editor’s note: As of July 2, 2020, PJ’s Village Pub and Sports Bar is temporarily closed due to the ongoing pandemic. Please contact the restaurant directly before you visit to see if this is still true…
Featured Pet of the Month: Dizzy
Dizzy is a senior cat who is FIV+ but fortunately it is no longer seen as a life shortening virus. Cats who are FIV+ should be kept indoors so they can avoid any illnesses from the…
Yoga Web Classes
Since many gyms and studios have had to temporarily shut their doors, it’s left many yogis without a physical place to practice. But that didn’t stop Sedona resident Victoria Ancis from coming up with a solution…
“Magic and Dreams”
Although originally slated to debut in May, the Sedona Arts Center’s all female juried show “Magic and Dreams” is being held virtually in June due to the coronavirus pandemic. Artists working in any medium were welcome…
Rotten Johnny’s Pizza Pie
Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, please contact this restaurant directly to see if they will still be open. Wood-fired pizzas are the name of the game at the Village…
Home Tours
A CONTEMPORARY GLASS HOUSE ON THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN Bill Benson and his wife Loris Benson had resided in Park City, Utah, since the early 1990s. After decades of dealing with snow, they were searching…
Go Flagstaff: Women-Owned Businesses
JAVA JOLT Formerly Single Speed Coffee Café, Stronghold Coffee Company serves coffee beans that are certified organic, fair trade and direct trade. Stronghold is currently offering food and beverage delivery. One of Stronghold’s owners, Lynda Apple,…
Woods Canyon Trail
Spring is our favorite time of year to hike. The weather is usually perfect. The wildflowers are blooming. And we can’t think of a better way to appreciate this season than by tackling the Woods Canyon…
The Naughty Bits!
If you’ve been to a major festival sometime over the summer – namely the Sedona Winefest – chances are high that you’ve heard The Naughty Bits! music. And the group has been playing music, mostly at…
The Vault Uptown
Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, please contact this restaurant directly to see if they will still be open. The Shugrue family – who own the popular establishments The Hudson…
Sedona Gallery of Art
Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, the Sedona Gallery of Art is temporarily closed. Please see galleryofmodernmasters.com for more. Like many of works of art, the creation of the brand new…
Go Flagstaff: Route 66
PROPER PAIRINGS Proper Meats + Provisions owner Paul Moir tell us that his restaurant’s Route 66 location was somewhat of an accident. In 2016, SLO Restaurant Concepts purchased and renovated the Grand Canyon Café, which dated…
Health Care Heroes
FLO SPYROW CEO OF NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE President and CEO of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Flo Spyrow’s career advice is simple: Follow your heart. And her heart has led her to many different places. She…
Chimney Rock Pass Trail
We’ll never tire of seeing Sedona’s famed red rocks in a different light. And if you’re up for a relatively moderate hike that will take you around the base of Chimney Rock, consider the Chimney Rock…
Open House
Editor’s note: The Sedona Artist’s Studio Tour has been canceled. Please see sedonaartistscoalition.org for more. See artists’ works of all stripes inside their studios at the bi-annual Sedona Artist’s Studio Tour from April 24 to 26….
Featured Pets of the Month: Haiku & Rumi
Haiku and Rumi are super, super playful and need space to run around and get their wiggles out. They both love to be pet and are silly boys always ready for food, playtime, nap time or…
Piano Rock
Editor’s note: Piano on the Rocks has been canceled. Please see pianoontherocks.org for more. Originally created by pianist Sandrine Erdely-Sayo as a way to marry her love of music and literature, the “Piano on the Rocks”…
Dream On
Editor’s note: 2020 Dream Run 5k/10k has been canceled. Please see tiny.cc/dreamrun2020 for more. To get in a good run or walk and support Native American students, consider signing up for the 2020 Dream Run 5K/10K on…
A Chef’s Tale
Editor’s note: “The Raging Skillet” has been canceled. Please see gotoetc.org for more. Like Madonna, New York City-based Chef Rossi only goes by one name. In 2015, she published her memoir that shares the name of her…
Featured Pet of the Month: Maggie
Hi I’m Maggie! I love car rides so much and I’m pretty calm and collected when I’m out and about. Sometimes in my kennel I bark but you can’t judge me in the shelter environment. I…
Black Canyon Trail
After a season of hiking, sometimes you just want to get away from all the packed trails. And one of our favorite remedies for peak hiking season fatigue is Cottonwood’s Black Canyon Trail. You have to…
Get Your Kicks On Route 66
WILLIAMS Located about one hour from the Grand Canyon, Williams’ tagline is (understandably) “The Gateway to the Grand Canyon.” But there’s also plenty to do and see in Williams. Visitors drive through more than three miles…
Judi’s Restaurant & Lounge
Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, please contact this restaurant directly to see if they will still be open. Judi’s Restaurant & Lounge has been one of Sedona’s most beloved…
Go Flagstaff: Northern Arizona Adventures
OARS GRAND CANYON DORIES Tour company OARS has a storied history with Grand Canyon dories or non-motorized boats. Besides being eco-friendly, another one of of the advantages of this mode of transportation is that dories allow…
Food Truck Fare
Editor’s note: The food truck festival has been canceled. Please see sedona.gov for more. Dig into food truck cuisine, listen to live tunes, and enjoy beer at the third annual Sedona Food Truck Festival on March…
Sedona Yoga Festival
Editor’s Note: The Sedona Yoga Festival has been postponed due to the coronavirus. Visit sedonayogafestival.com for more information. Sedona is an undeniably spiritual spot. And director of the Sedona Yoga Festival, Heather Titus, sought to use…
Six String Society
Editor’s note: The Six String Society has been canceled. Please see thesixstringsociety.com for more. San Diego-based Six String Society is heading to Sedona for two different performances in March. Six String Society’s two night-stand kicks off…
Sedona Chamber Ballet’s “Elevé”
Editor’s note: Sedona Chamber Ballet’s “Elevé” has been canceled. Please see sedonachamberballet.org for more. Sedona Chamber Ballet’s “Elevé” performance will showcase a smattering of different styles of ballet. Audience members will see classical ballet, neoclassical work…
