Cottonwood Community Band, under the direction of Dr. Sy Brandon, and assistant conductor Neil Manzenberger will be presenting its annual Pops Concert for audiences in both Cottonwood and Camp Verde.   The Pops program is lighter and more familiar than some of the more formal programs.  You will know some of the melodies and quite possibly be tempted to dance a little bit.   The program will include a couple of marches, a Beguine, a Tango, and two medleys of melodies…

Held against the backdrop of Sedona’s breathtaking red rock vistas, the Sedona Arts Festival will present its 29th annual fine art festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. Attracting artists from across the country, this renowned festival will showcase a diverse line-up of over 100 juried artists, as well as live music, food and art fun for the kids. The Sedona Arts Festival is held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red…

The Public is invited to gather at the Old Town Cottonwood Activity Park on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 4:00pm for a Global Peace and Healing Meditation.  Gates will open at 3:00pm. The 60-minute mass meditation, co-sponsored by the non-profit organizations Center of Universal Light and Naam Yoga Arizona will be guided by Naam Yoga Arizona's, Dr. Nicole Coyle. The Global Peace and Healing Meditation is designed to unlock healing, hopeful energy. There is no better time than right now…

ILLUMINATE's Third CineMatters Event, “Fantastic Fungi”, directed by Louie Schwartzberg, is a consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet. Followed by Skype Q&A and community discussion on the health benefits of mushrooms. Screenings at 4PM and 7PM. Presented in partnership with Sedona International Film Festival.

Love delicious food and drinks? Think cocktail party combined with farmers market! Join us for a fun-filled evening of amazing food, deserts, wine, and brews from signature chefs, local farmers, and aspiring chefs of the Sedona Culinary Institute. Help unite local farmers, chefs, and talent to support a sustainable future of our community. All proceeds will benefit the Sedona Culinary Institute Program and the Sedona Food Bank. Tickets are $25 in advance/$35 at the door and included unlimited food tastings…

Working artists in the Verde Valley are opening their private home studios to visitors the weekend of October 25-27, 2019. This experiential self-guided event will be held during the culmination of fall leaves changing color in the beautiful Verde Valley; covering Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Cornville and Sedona.   This event, sponsored by the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC), provides the perfect backdrop for a fall tour in Northern Arizona and is free to the public.   The artists truly enjoy demonstrating their…

Dan Bresnan returns to Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, AZ after well-received sold-out performances from the Bresnan Unplugged Quartet. On Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., this all-star ensemble will feature Dan Bresnan (acoustic archtop guitar/vocals) along with Allen Ames (violin/acoustic guitar) Felix Sainz, Jr. (acoustic bass), and Dave Len Scott (Trumpet). This concert is dedicated to the Verde Valley Humane Society, and a portion of proceeds from the evening will be donated to support the Verde Valley Humane Society located in Cottonwood, AZ.…

Experience the rich culture of Native America through the songs, stories, and dances of five-time World Hoop Dance Champion Tony Duncan. "We dance to the four directions to share the stories of our ancestors. We sing songs of celebration as we honor the strength and beauty of our indigenous brothers and sisters. We gather around our elders and listen to the stories passed down from generation to generation." Enjoy an evening of Native American song, story, dance and music.

The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a special Encore Evening with Sugar and the Mint Concert at the Old Town Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 9th at 7:00PM. Sugar and the Mint has sold out their previous two performances at OTCA. Sugar and the Mint swept the 44th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival in June 2017, played the main stage at Telluride this past year.  The Arizona group has since toured coast to coast…

A LOVE FEST of SONGS featuring Walt Richardson Robby Roberson William Eaton Robin Miller Susannah Martin Patrick Ki Groovy, Baby!! It's the Summer of Love all over again! Enjoy that wonderful music of an exceptional era. Hot guitars and rich vocals deliver the flower power and the thrills for this special event. If you love the music hits from the 60's & 70’s then you don’t want to miss this blast to the past, with high-energy music (60's & 70's…

Celebrate the holidays with Fort Verde State Historic Park by making a Victorian Ornament. No charge to attend the workshop.

Celebrate the holidays with Fort Verde State Historic Park when we decorate the fort with Victorian-style holiday decorations. A perfect backdrop for your family holiday card!

Join us as we host candlelight tours through Fort Verde State Park's historic homes along Officer's Row.

Join the animals, staff and volunteers at the Humane Society of Sedona for a festive Open House & Bake Sale on Saturday, December 7th.  From 10am until 4pm there will be Shelter tours, crafts for the kids and adoptable animals as well as delicious home-baked goodies to enjoy or take away, and all to benefit the animals!

A soulful, vocal-driven award-winning singer-songwriter. His music is rich in perspective and dynamics and featuring contributions from Grammy award-winning artists including members of Little Feat and the Bonnie Raitt Band.

Beautifully blending the sounds and rhythms of their native Greek culture, the Desert Southwest, and the warm inviting romance of the Spanish guitar, the Sahnas Brothers (Thano and Demitri) have created a magical and intimate Holiday Show in a Mediterranean style. Their performance blends dynamic musicianship with stories and a little comedy.

Cottonwood Community Band, under the direction of Dr. Sy Brandon, and assistant conductor Neil Manzenberger will be presenting its annual Christmas Concert for audiences in both Cottonwood and Sedona.   You will know some of the melodies and quite possibly be tempted to sing along. The program will include Ç’est Noel, Angels From The Realm of Glory, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Midnight, Shepherd’s Dance from Amahl and the Night Visitors,  The First Noel, A Stowaway On Santa’s Sleigh, White Christmas,…

Join us as we host candlelight tours through Fort Verde State Park's historic homes along Officer's Row. Event is free on December 14th, 2019.

Caravan Dreams, the annual theatrical bellydance showcase, returns to Old Town Center for the Arts for one night only on Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 pm. This year is the 9th annual presentation of this truly special theatrical Arabian dance show in celebration of the Holiday season. Produced by Sedona resident Carrie Konyha –owner and artistic director of Lotus Studio, home of the Lotus School of Arabian Dance. “The bellydance showcase has become a very popular event,” remarked William Eaton, co-director of…

Cottonwood Community Band, under the direction of Dr. Sy Brandon, and assistant conductor Neil Manzenberger will be presenting its annual Christmas Concert for audiences in both Cottonwood and Sedona.   You will know some of the melodies and quite possibly be tempted to sing along. The program will include Ç’est Noel, Angels From The Realm of Glory, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Midnight, Shepherd’s Dance from Amahl and the Night Visitors,  The First Noel, A Stowaway On Santa’s Sleigh, White Christmas,…

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Can't stay up until Midnight on New Years' Eve? Don't worry - join us for a very special Almost New Years' Eve Concert on Saturday December 28 featuring the Uptown Big Band. Brought back by popular demand the Uptown Big Band is a 13-piece vintage jazz orchestra with vocalist and dancers playing standards from the WWII Era, swing music from around the world, music from the Roaring 20s, the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s to the present, and Rock.

On January 16-17, 2020, the 4th Annual Sedona Health and Nutrition Conference will take place at the beautiful L’Auberge de Sedona resort. Presented by Healthy World Sedona in partnership with Northern Arizona University Health Sciences and Northern Arizona Healthcare, this enlightening, educational event will showcase the latest research on food as medicine and the power of plant-based nutrition. Medical professionals may receive up to 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, and dietitians may receive up to 10.0 CPEUs for attending…

On January 18-19, 2020, Healthy World Sedona will present the 4th Annual Sedona VegFest, a celebration of the joys and benefits of the whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet and lifestyle. Held at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, this informative, inspirational event will feature presentations by leading national experts (including Dr. Michael Greger, Doug Lisle, PhD, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau and Kip Andersen), cooking demonstrations, exhibitors and delicious WFPB lunches — all within a fun, festive atmosphere. Research indicates that many of the most…

Shari Rowe brings her love of faith, family and the great outdoors wherever her music flows, making herself known on music charts around the world. Whether she’s telling the tale of a twisted southern belle with “Southern Spells,” or inviting you into her home with “Family Gathering,” Rowe’s magnetism is undeniable. From front porch performances to concerts on the big stage, Rowe has played with major artists. Fusing classic country and bluegrass, Shari Rowe manages to meet the standard of commercial country without losing her Arizonan…

The sole purpose of this event is to raise funds in order to fulfill our mission throughout the year. We are able to do this while raising awareness about the addiction issues and solutions in our community while having a blast. This event is March 29, 2020 at the Blazin’M Ranch, from 3 pm to 7 pm. This includes a great buffet, live entertainment (Featuring The Jerome Ukulele Orchestra), testimonies from graduates of our recovery program, raffles, door prizes, and auction items.

Celebrating the native cultural heritage of North and South America and the South Pacific, Living Legends presents a vibrant spectacle of energy, music, costume, and dance. As they take the stage, talented performers of native descent capture the rhythms of Polynesia, portray the fascinating legends of Native American people, and dazzle the senses with the energy of Latin America. Both the lavish costumes and the intricate choreography are authentic representations of the showcase cultures

Commemorate the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and their contributions to American history. Reenactors will have areas set up to teach about the 10th calvary, along with life back in the late 1800's. A dutch oven cooking demonstration will happen, bringing along good smelling and tasting food. We will have flag ceremonies, as well as vintage baseball.

From Thursday, February 6 through Monday, February 17, 2020, the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC) will present its 19th annual themed exhibition, “2020…A Clear Vision.” Held in the Special Exhibition Gallery at the Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Rd. in Uptown Sedona, the exhibition is free and open to the public. SVAC is excited to announce that the exhibition’s Gala Opening Reception, which takes place on Friday, February 7 from 5-8 p.m.  The reception will coincide with the Sedona…

Formed in 2011, The Sonoran Dogs have exploded upon the bluegrass scene!  They have performed and headlined many festivals and concert venues in the Southwestern US, touring as far as Australia, from Melbourne to Brisbane and beyond.  The "Dogs" are made up of seasoned veterans who have come together to enjoy bluegrass music and friendship, often times adding one or more “strays” on fiddle, dobro and even accordion!  With every show, The Sonoran Dogs play with expertise, often improvising and showcasing original songs,…

Self-Empowered Wisdom 2020 Imagine listening to Dr. Joe Dispenza, Gregg Braden, HeartMath CEO Dr. Deborah Rozman and the opening address with Kelley Alexander in a room filled with like-minded community. Music, magic, mystical experiences, and secret ceremony, along with tools to take with you as you move forward to your soul's calling and awaken to your path and purpose.

"This is a time in history when it’s not enough to know. This is a time in history to know how." - Dr. Joe Dispenza Once you understand the science behind transformation, you have all the tools you need to create the life you deserve. Join us for this one-day seminar in magical Sedona, you’ll discover the fundamentals behind what it takes to do the uncommon, to become supernatural and create the life you want.

Did you know ... * The heart actually sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart! * The heart produces an electromagnetic field that plays a vital synchronizing role in the human body—and may affect others around us as well. * That rigorous electrophysiological studies indicate that the heart appears to play a key role in intuition? In the field of neurocardiology, scientists have discovered that the heart possesses its own intrinsic nervous system—a network of nerves so functionally sophisticated as…

“Economic Development Hacks” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) February Northern Arizona Symposium. It will be held Feb. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Yavapai College -- Sedona Center, 4215 Arts Village Drive, Room SED-34. Experts will share clever and innovative hacks to save organization or community funds while allowing for expansion of programming. The focus of the symposium will be on how to find entrepreneurs, build your team and promote…

The Semi-Annual Clarkdale Gem and Mineral Show and Sale; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club, will be held at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium, 19 N. Ninth Street in Clarkdale, Arizona on February 28th, 29th and March 1st, 2020. On Friday and Saturday the show will be open to the public from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and on Sunday the show hours are from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. FREE ADMISSION; Dealers, wire-wrapping and geode-splitting demonstrations, agates, fossils, gems, beads,…

The Annual Cottonwood Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Wellness Festival will be held at the Verde Valley Fairgrounds, 800 Cherry St. in Cottonwood, AZ 86326 on March 13th, 14rh and 15th, 2020. On Friday and Saturday the show will be open to the public from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, and on Sunday the show hours are from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. FREE ADMISSION to this super fun family & friends event. Vendors from both local & far will be…

The Sustainability Alliance, in collaboration with NAZCCA and OLLI, is offering a series of four presentations on the relationship between climate change and food. Discover meaningful actions we can take at four scales: home, community, state and nations. How can we secure our food supply in the face of climate change and ensure everyone has access to nutritious food? What food choices can we make to reduce our climate impacts? WHEN: Fridays, 9-11am, March 20-April 10. WHERE: Yavapai College Sedona…

This 5 and 10-mile scenic race on the Verde River launches in Camp Verde, Arizona. Boaters can compete in kayaks (single or tandem), canoes, or on stand-up paddleboards. Medals will be available for first, second and third place winners of all categories in the 10-mile race from White Bridge. Prizes will be offered to all first place winners of the 10-mile race. Winners will be announced at 3pm at the Pecan & Wine Festival. All paddlers must be 12 years…

Lace up your shoes for the 9th annual Loven Family Run & Walk, Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Cottonwood, Arizona. Hosted by the Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation, proceeds from this annual event benefit Northern Arizona Healthcare’s assisted living facility, Valley View Care and EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine. The Loven Family Run & Walk is open to all ages and includes a family 2K run/walk, 5K run/walk and 10K run. Following the race, registered participants receive a good-old fashioned country…

This annual event is one of our most popular events. Over 20 local area musicians gather together for over two hours of western, country and bluegrass music performed in the style of the Grant Ole Opry - one performer after the other each performing two or three songs. Musicians scheduled include Ray Sealing, Larry and Leslie LaTour, Marie Jarreau, Gary Simpkins, Mike McReynolds, Lil and Marty Siltanen, Kenn Trout, Sonja Whisman, Kris Baldwin, Reno and Sheila McCormick, Kathi Bellucci, and Ron…

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Chamber Music Sedona will present “The Unfolding of Music,” a concert performed by cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han. Hailed by The New York Times as “chamber music’s power couple,” Finckel and Han’s endeavors as concert performers, recording artists, artistic administrators, educators and cultural entrepreneurs have earned them a place among today’s most influential and esteemed classical musicians. Held at 3 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, “The Unfolding of Music” will feature…