‘The Guilty’ a good movie for Hitchcock fans
By David Kanowsky November 5, 2018
Here is a film that has some unusual features and has been lauded all year on the international film festival circuit.
Cornville’s Old Corral- Classic rock with The 11th Hour Band
Among the Verde Valley’s favorite local watering holes and center of Cornville’s social scene, the Old Corral Bar offers a great lineup of fun for almost any taste. From a casual afternoon chat with friends to a top-notch live music dance and show, the Old Corral delivers. Known for its weekly Saturday night live music scene, the dance floor fills fast, beginning at 8 p.m. in what can be well described as the Cornville Community Dance.
Kuivato, a Creative Gateways Gallery celebrates the dance of artistic elements in ‘Creation in Concert’
Nothing in this life truly exists in an isolated context. Objects, ideas, and actions all work with or against each other. The same is true of artistic elements. Themes, colors, light, techniques, materials, canvas type, and so on play off each to create what is a completed piece. This November, Kuivato celebrates the synergy of these elements in their new exhibit Creation in Concert. Join them for the opening reception, Friday, November 2nd, from 5-8 p.m., during 1st Friday in the Galleries.
Film Festival presents ‘Brewmaster’ premiere Nov. 8
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special premiere event of the award-winning new film “Brewmaster” on Thursday, Nov. 8. There will be two screenings of the film at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Film Festival presents ‘Deconstructing The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour’ on Nov. 1
Sedona International Film Festival is the official host of the second season of “Deconstructing the Beatles,” joining hundreds of theatres around the country for this special series.
Annual Sculpture Show: Celebrating the best of the West
Mountain Trails Gallery at Tlaquepaque in Sedona is celebrating the best of the American West with sculpture created by a group of 15 award-winning artists at its Annual Sculpture Show which opens on First Friday, November 2, with a reception from 5-8 p.m., and continues through the month of November.
Village Gallery November 2nd Art Walk ‘brings on the trees’
Jeweler, Denise Nichols and wood whisperer/carver Allah Ali will meet and greet the public at the November 2nd First Friday Art walk, highlighting their own intense connections with the natural world around them. The evening is free to the public. Food, wine and lively conversations will be served up by the 39 gallery artists from 5-8 pm.
Kim Kori and Earthly Dreams at Rowe Fine Art Gallery
Bronze sculptor Kim Kori is a dreamer.
5th annual Cottonwood Historic Home & Building Tour returns November 3
The City of Cottonwood and the Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission will host the 5th annual Cottonwood Historic Home & Building Tour Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will showcase a number of diverse homes and buildings that are the foundation for Cottonwood’s early days as a mining and agricultural community.
James Ratliff Gallery’s ‘Corn Pollen Journey’ opens Friday
James Ratliff Gallery’s “Corn Pollen Journey” opens Friday, November 2, from 5-8 p.m., at James Ratliff Gallery, Hillside Sedona, 671 State Route 179, Suites A1 & A2, Sedona.
Sedona International Film Festival and Jewish Community present Seventh Annual Sedona Jewish Film Festival Nov. 3-5
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to team up with the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley to present the Seventh Annual Sedona Jewish Film Festival Nov. 3-5 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The program will feature six award-winning features from around the world.
15th annual Women’s Show returns to Sedona’s Goldenstein Gallery
Join Goldenstein Gallery on Friday, Nov. 2, as they kick off “The 15th Annual Women’s Show” from 5-8 p.m. with live music by LauRha Frankfort. This dynamic show features the work of their female artists and focuses on the feminine perspective of the visual arts.
Navajo Blues Guitarist Sir Harrison rocks Sound Bites Grill
Born and raised in Tucson, Harrison Begay is a full-blood Dine’ (Navajo), who started playing the guitar at the age of thirteen. Experimenting with the sounds of heavy metal, rock, and classical, it would be the soulful melodies of blues music that would capture his attention.
Weekend dance party with DJ ill.Ego, Thunderhorse Band at Cottonwood Main Stage
Friday, Nov. 2, Main Stage hosts its monthly “First Friday’s Dance Party” with DJ ill.Ego. DJ ill.Ego’s performance roots began at Cottonwood’s Main Stage and have seen him garner a thriving and ever-growing fan base not just in the Verde Valley but throughout Arizona.
Vivid colors flourish in November exhibition at Sedona Arts Center
Color abounds at Sedona Arts Center in a new exhibition featuring Lyn and Ken Mikell, Susan Moody, Karen Puckett, Cheryl Waale, and Karl Williams. Vibrant ceramics, unique glassworks, and brilliant paintings will deck the walls and halls in the Arts Center’s Fine Art Gallery in Uptown Sedona Nov. 2 through Dec. 31. The opening reception will be Friday, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m.
November Jerome Art Walk A perfect post-Halloween festivity
Jerome Art Walk on Nov. 3 is the perfect post-Halloween night. If you missed the legendary Halloween costume party in Jerome, just one week later, enjoy a more sedate but equally as entertaining night in this mile-high town. Festivities run from 5 to 8 p.m. Twenty studios and galleries will host openings and happenings throughout the artist colony.
Sedona’s artistic best on display during 1st Friday in the Galleries
Fall is upon us and there is nice crisp chill in the air. With Sedona’s most perfect season, bundle up and enjoy time patronizing the local galleries during Sedona’s 1st Friday in the Galleries event, which takes place Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m.
Day of the Dead extravaganza returns to Tlaquepaque
Get ready for Sedona’s spectacular version of Mexico’s most time-honored celebration, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, at the Mexican-inspired Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Saturday, Nov. 3, 4-8 p.m.
Family of freaks: The Naughty Bits talk upcoming shows for Halloween, their family holiday
By Kelcie Grega October 27, 2018
The band originally began as the costume-clad theatrical group, Yin Yang & Zen Some. Over the years, they were booked more under the moniker, The Naughty Bits – Yin Yang only appearing on Halloween. Now, they’re sticking to The Naughty Bits.
Wine and Dine in the Vines Fundraiser set to ‘uncork’ student potential Oct 27
Wine enthusiasts, gourmands, Yavapai College supporters and fans of the emerging local wine industry are all invited on a culinary adventure.
The Sisters Brothers: A ‘Gold Rush’ of a story
By David Kanowsky October 21, 2018
John C. Reilly, once again emerges from the shadows of supporting roles (as he did in Chicago, 2002) and shines in The Sisters Brothers.
Wild, wacky and weird: All Arizona Halloween Storytelling
There will be cowboy stories aplenty such as the ghost of the stagecoach bandit El Tejano and the romantic tale of The Lady and the Light is usually an audience favorite. There is the tale of Buffalo Bill and the Lost Mine with an Iron Door
Celebrate Halloween at Batrina’s Ghosts & Beggers Ball Murder Mystery
Sunday, Oct. 28th at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sound Bites Grill is offering the unforgettable Halloween murder mystery dinner “Batrina’s Ghosts & Beggars Ball.” This Halloween Eve dinner mystery theater treat will be sure to trick guests as they try to figure out who dun it.
From Wilderness to Roadkill: 40 Years of Photographing for Arizona Highways Magazine
Professional photographer Nick Berezenko will present “From Wilderness to Roadkill: 40 Years of Photographing for Arizona Highways Magazine” at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 29th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Electrifying, Mind-Blowing Quebéc Traditional-Folk Groove Les Poules à Colin
The exciting, fresh band with an electrifying, mind-blowing groove, the Folk-Traditional Sensation, from Quebec, Les Poules à Colin are at the Old Town Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m.