Author: Sedona Best

Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles and Janeane Garofalo star in film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “The God Committee” showing July 2-8 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. An official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival, “The God Committee” is a timely medical drama starring Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles, Colman Domingo, Janeane Garofalo and Dan Hedaya. An organ transplant committee has one hour to decide which of three patients deserves a life- saving heart. Seven years later, the committee members struggle with the consequences of…

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Sedona News (June18, 2021)Soundbites Grill in Uptown Sedona is not only known for its mouth-watering fare and breathtaking views of the famed Sedona Red Rocks but also for the fabulous live music it offers almost every night of the week. Not only does the restaurant feature some of the best musicians in Northern Arizona but also hosts national touring acts that love to play on the Sound Bites stage. A state-of-the-arts sound system and lighting add to the luster of their featured bands, creating an almost New York City rock club/supper club ambiance for their shows.Sedona locals and visitors alike…

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180 Films from June 12-20; Bob Mackie To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award SEDONA, Ariz. The 27th annual Sedona International Film Festival, rescheduled from its normal end-of-February timeframe to June 12-20 because of the coronavirus pandemic, is offering a big, bold and diverse lineup of films for both reduced-capacity in-theater experiences as well as in-home streaming options. More than half of the nearly 180 films in this year’s lineup are documentary, narrative and animated shorts. That group is complemented by an intriguing, entertaining and compelling list of full-length narratives and documentaries and special events. As a result of the ongoing pandemic,…

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Soundbites Grill in Uptown Sedona is not only known for its mouth-watering fare and breathtaking views of the famed Sedona Red Rocks but also for the fabulous live music it offers almost every night of the week. Not only does the restaurant feature some of the best musicians in the Greater Sedona Area but also hosts national touring acts that love to play on the Sound Bites stage. A state-of-the-arts sound system and lighting add to the luster of their featured bands, creating an almost New York City rock club/supper club ambiance for their shows. On Friday, June 11 from…

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Viggo Mortensen stars in and directs acclaimed new film at Mary D. Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “Falling” showing June 4-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Falling” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Viggo Mortenson (who also directed the film), Lance Henriksen, Laura Linney and Terry Chen. John (Viggo Mortensen) lives with his partner, Eric (Terry Chen), and their daughter, Mónica (Gabby Velis), in California, far from the traditional rural life he left behind years ago. John’s father, Willis (Lance Henriksen), a headstrong man…

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Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon and Carey Mulligan star in film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of “The Greatest” on Tuesday, June 1 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Greatest” features an award-winning, all-star ensemble cast, including Susan Sarandon, Carey Mulligan and Pierce Brosnan, as well as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Johnny Simmons. Love makes us human. The acclaimed drama, “The Greatest”, is centered around a troubled teenage girl, and a family that is trying to get over the loss of their son. Written and directed…

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On Saturday, May 29 — Memorial Day Weekend — Anthony Mazzella’s “Legends of Guitar” concert will be rocking the Mary Fisher Theatre in Sedona. Anthony has added new songs to his repertoire so be sure to come hear his latest interpretations of guitar classics. “Legends of Guitar” is a tribute show to famous guitar players and their music. The show features world renowned guitar virtuoso Anthony Mazzella who plays it all live. Legendary guitarists whose music is featured in the show are Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jimi Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), Pete Townsend (The Who), David…

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Stunning period piece looks at the influence of the Queen of Romania at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the stunning new period piece “Queen Marie” showing May 28-June 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Devastated by the First World War and plunged into political controversy, Romania’s every hope accompanies its queen on her mission to Paris to lobby for international recognition of its great unification at the 1919 peace talks. Princess Marie of Edinburgh was born in 1875, one of Queen Victoria’s countless granddaughters. At the age of…

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Al Pacino, Meadow Williams and Thomas Kretschmann star in film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally” showing May 28-June 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Academy Award-winner Al Pacino, Meadow Williams and Thomas Kretschmann. She was beautiful. She was talented. She was American — and she was tried for treason. She was Axis Sally, and her story has never been told. In 1948, renowned…

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