Author: Sedona Best

Maggie Smit, Kevin Kline and Kristin Scott Thomas star in film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “My Old Lady” on Monday, March 8 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “My Old Lady” is the second film in a month-long tribute to Dame Maggie Smith with a special “Maggie Mondays” series in March featuring a different Maggie Smith film every Monday. He’s in the will. She’s in the way. Academy Award-winners Kevin Kline and Maggie Smith and Academy Award-nominee Kristin Scott…

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Larry Lindahl: Exploring the Ancient Southwest on March 7 & 11Experience photos filled with the power and grace of ancient stone dwellings, rock art, and stunning cliff-top scenery Join author and photographer Larry Lindahl on Sunday, March 7 or Thursday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona. Come enjoy “Exploring the Ancient Southwest” — a presentation of photos filled with the power and grace of ancient stone dwellings, rock art, and stunning cliff-top scenery. This program is presented by the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society. Tickets are $10 to benefit the…

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Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby and Casey Affleck 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 World To Come” showing March 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The World To Come” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Casey Affleck and Christopher Abbott. In this frontier romance framed by the four seasons and set against the backdrop of rugged terrain, Abigail (Katherine Waterston), a farmer’s wife, and her new neighbor Tallie (Vanessa Kirby) find themselves powerfully, irrevocably drawn to each…

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The stray dogs of Istanbul take center stage in new film at Fisher Theatre Dog-lovers, this one is for you! The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new documentary “Stray” showing March 5-11 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Through the eyes of three stray dogs wandering the streets of Istanbul, “Stray” explores what it means to live as a being without status or security. As they search for food and shelter, Zeytin, Nazar and Kartal embark on inconspicuous journeys through Turkish society that allow us an unvarnished portrait of human…

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Sigourney Weaver and Margaret Qualley star in new film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “My Salinger Year” showing March 5-11 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. A wide-eyed aspiring writer (Margaret Qualley) lands a dream job as assistant to the iconic old-world literary agent (Sigourney Weaver) representing J.D. Salinger in “My Salinger Year”, directed by Philippe Falardeau. New York in the 90s: After leaving graduate school to pursue her dream of becoming a writer, Joanna gets hired as an assistant to Margaret, the stoic…

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Live music makes the world go-round, and Steakhouse89 in West Sedona spins right along with it.• On Friday, Feb. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gina Machovina makes her appearance at Steakhouse89.Machovina is a gifted and classically trained singer/songwriter with deep roots in the Sedona music circuit. Blessed with a beautiful voice and extraordinary talent she mesmerizes audiences as she plays songs that we all remember, and original tunes we are not likely to forget.There is grace and beauty in her style both locals and visitors appreciate and enjoy. A true talent, Machovina will make your dining experience at Reds…

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Click Arrow Above to See VideoOne of the best things to do in Sedona as far as Sedona tours are concerned, are helicopter rides.It’s just so awesome taking off from the Airport Mesa and flying off into the wild-blue yonder in a cool helicopter.It gets the adrenaline going when your copter revs up and takes off, slowly, then quicker as you get higher and higher.It’s like being in the sky up close and personal, in contrast to flying in an airplane where all you have to see the panorama through is a tiny little window.It’s not just the thrill of…

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Film kicks off a tribute to Maggie Smith every Monday in March at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “The Lady in the Van” on Monday, March 1 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Lady in the Van” kicks off a month-long tribute to Dame Maggie Smith with a special “Maggie Mondays” series in March featuring a different Maggie Smith film every Monday. Maggie Smith was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for…

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Encore starring Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons and more at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “Being Julia” on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Being Julia” features an award-winning all-star cast, including Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon and Shaun Evans. Annette Bening was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her performance in “Being Julia”. “Being Julia” — based on W. Somerset…

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