Power Couples
Maynard James & Jen Keenan Maynard James and Jen Keenan are the co-owners and operators of Cottonwood’s Queen B Vinyl Café. The duo met through work sometime in 2003 or 2004 and shared a love for…
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Fine Dining in Sedona (2026 Guide)
Sedona’s Best Fine Dining Restaurants L’Auberge de Sedona Tucked along the banks of Oak Creek beneath a canopy of sycamores, L’Auberge de Sedona delivers one of the most iconic dining experiences in the American Southwest. The…
Paint With Lovejoy at Amara Resort and Spa
Lovejoy is a celebrated local painter, and she’ll be teaching painting classes every Thursday throughout the summer at Uptown Sedona’s Amara Resort and Spa. If the name Lovejoy sounds familiar to you, it’s likely because she’s…
Awesome Art Galleries
Rowe Gallery Located in Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Rowe Gallery has been in business since 2010. The gallery’s most striking feature? A live tree that cuts right through it. One new exciting development is that…
Winter Wonder: Seven Reasons To Love Winter In Northern Arizona
EXPERIENCING CHRISTMAS IN PRESCOTT If you love the holidays or are searching for a quick getaway to a festive place, you’re in luck. Prescott is only 90 minutes from Sedona and is called Arizona’s Christmas City…
Holiday Happenings
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Nov. 21 – Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Thursday through Sundays Little America Hotel (2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff) 480-779-9679 northpoleexperience.com Families can take a peek inside Santa’s Workshop. Once at the…
Coming Home: Modern History
West Sedona’s Eagle Dancer Estate is an outstanding property. The home, which features four casitas and one main casa, has plenty of striking features, but the materials are one of the many things about this impressive…
Walk Into Beauty, Waddell Sculpture Path Dedication Weekend
Late sculptor John Henry Waddell and painter Ruth Holland Waddell resided near Sedona for decades and were important members of the local artistic community. In his lifetime, John created over 150 sculptures. One of his works,…
Sedona’s Poet Laureate, Gary Every
For the first time ever, the City of Sedona, in conjunction with the Sedona Community Library, named two official poet laureates in the spring of 2025. Gary Every will serve a two-year term as Sedona’s poet…
In Remembrance
One of the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s most celebrated events is returning. Dia de Los Muertos will take place from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. On Oct. 30, the festivities kick off with the Marigold…
Spring Fling
One of Sedona’s most colorful events returns this spring. Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration will be held on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can enjoy plenty of…
Holiday Happenings
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Now until Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Thursday through Sundays Little America Hotel (2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff) 480-779-9679 northpoleexperience.com Families can take a peek inside Santa’s Workshop. Once at the North…
Seasons Greetings
SEDONA If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit in Sedona, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is where you’ll want to start. Tlaquepaque goes all out during the holiday season with a few events and…
Rene At Tlaquepaque
Rene has long been a Sedona dining destination, and it’s easy to see why. Rene features fine French food, a truly excellent wine selection and an elegant setting that comes complete with white tablecloths and a…
Your Guide To Pet-Friendly Sedona
Where To Go Sedona is hiking mecca with more than 200 trails to pick from. The good news for dog owners is that many of those hiking trails are dog friendly. When taking a dog on…
Gone To The Dogs
Halloween isn’t just for kids. Dress up your best furry friend in costume, and head over to Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village for Howl-O-Ween on Oct. 13. Dogs will walk the runway during this event that…
Fall And Festivals
HOW TO CELEBRATE AUTUMN IN NORTHERN ARIZONA Fall is a great time to be outside as the weather is virtually perfect. Here’s some of our favorite ways to soak up the fall temperatures. TAKE A SCENIC…
Celebration Cinco
One of Sedona’s biggest events, Cinco de Mayo, is returning on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of an event that…
Holiday Cheer
TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS & SHOPPING VILLAGE Located in the heart of Sedona, it’s fitting that Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is the city’s holiday headquarters. For starters, one of Sedona’s shopping and dining hubs gets all decked…
Holiday Happenings
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE Now until Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday Little America Hotel (2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff) 480-779-9679 northpoleexperience.com Families can take a peek inside Santa’s Workshop. Once at the North…
2023 Hot List
Great Causes Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District The ability to get a world-class education is one of the most important parts of a child’s life. Each day the team at Sedona Oak Creek Unified School…
Colorful Celebration
Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, one of Sedona’s literally colorful events, returns from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s…
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…
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…
Merry & Bright: How To Spend The Holiday Season
VISIT TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS & SHOPPING VILLAGE If you’re in Sedona, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is practically the city’s holiday headquarters. The shopping center is all decked out in lights and décor and hosts some of…
2022 Hot List
Great Causes The Sedona Women Since 2000, The Sedona Women have been sponsoring monthly program meetings, hosting social events and trips for members in addition to doing many hands-on projects to benefit the community. Sedona Recycles Sedona…
Day of the Dead and the Marigold Mural Project
One of Sedona’s most literally colorful events is returning to Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village this fall from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. Expect to see Tlaquepaque’s fountains, streets and patios transformed with colorful décor as…
Pet Parade
Head over to the Calle Indepedenica fountain at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village to watch canines model dog costumes as part of Howl-o-Ween on Oct. 16. This parade starts at the fountain and ends at…
The State Of Our Food Scene
Sharing and highlighting the food scene has always been a part of Sedona Monthly’s mission, and we thank the prestigious Amazon Editorial Review for its kind words. In this cover story, we’ve covered everything from classic…
Cinco Celebration
One of Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s liveliest events has returned. Cinco de Mayo will be held on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a variety of locations throughout Tlaquepaque. Tlaquepaque will be…
Your Sedona Gift Guide
GIFTS FOR THE HOME Candles, chairs and colorful accessories can make your home a more inviting, cozy place. SOUTHWEST STYLE Customizable, colorful southwest-style benches and ottomans. Available at Sedona Digs Furniture, 6101 S. AZ-179, in the…
Holiday Happenings
CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING Nov. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tlaquepaque North (313 AZ-179) 928-282-4838 tlaq.com Attendees can watch a menorah lighting, and also enjoy latkes, donuts and hot chocolate while listening to festive music. Kids will have the…
Sedona Shopping Guide
South of the “Y” Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village Fashioned after a Mexican village, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is filled with more than 50 colorful boutiques. We’ve spent many hours strolling through this centrally located…
2021 Hot List
Great Causes Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District The ability to get a world-class education is one of the most important parts of a child’s life. Each day the team at Sedona Oak Creek Unified School…
November Events Guide
WOLF TALK From Nov. 10 to 14, Sedona Wolf Week seeks to raise awareness of wolves, dispel wolf myths, generate awareness and develop advocates through multiple educational mediums and interaction with the Apex Protection Project Ambassador…
Fall Fests: Día De Los Muertos and the Marigold Mural Project
Editor’s note: The 2021 Dia de los Muertos and Marigold Mural Project have been canceled due to the pandemic. Visit tlaq.com for more information. Now in its eleventh year, Día de Los Muertos and the Marigold Mural…
Six Dog-Friendly Sedona Restaurants
Sedona diners who want to eat out at a restaurant with their dogs have plenty of options. All of these restaurants offer dedicated dog menus so you and your pup can both enjoy a fine meal….
Sedona Restaurant Guide
Italian Bella Vita Ristorante Bella Vita Ristorante combines a charming atmosphere with fresh, homemade Italian fare. Quaint interior details include a real fireplace, warm red walls and chandeliers that will make you want to linger. The…
See and Touch “Snakes! Lizards! Tortoises!” with Sonoran Reptiles
It is not every day that you get to spend quality time with reptiles of all stripes. But on the first Tuesday of the month from now until September, you can. Nonprofit Sonoran Reptiles will host…
Reptilian Revelry
Starting April 6, and continuing on the first Tuesday of the month until September, you can see, touch and learn more about reptiles at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s monthly free “Snakes! Lizards! Tortoises!” event. Experts…
Spring Fever
Enjoy a celebration of Mexico’s rich culture and heritage at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Cinco de Mayo commemorates…
Your Sedona Neighborhood Guide: Uptown Sedona & Oak Creek Canyon
YOUR SEDONA NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE: UPTOWN SEDONA & OAK CREEK CANYON Uptown Sedona Bustling Uptown Sedona is home to many different shops, one great museum, restaurants and red rock views. Here are some of our favorite places….
Rock The Runway
BowWow Sedona and Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village are hosting “Paws Rocking the Runway” featuring animals showing off the latest fashions from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 25 at the Tlaquepaque North fountain. The proceeds…
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,…
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…
