Author: Sedona Best

Treat yourself to an evening of “galactic soul music,” with Bold Mama Elle, Sunday, June 23 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. at the Sedona Creative Life Center.Bold Mama Elle’s one woman show is an empowerment performance filled and woven with humor, storytelling and songs from her new album TREASURE. She is a master teacher and visionary who ignites deep hope and possibility. She’s presented on stages all around the world. TREASURE is “galactic soul music,” courageously brought forth by Bold Mama Elle. She is a master teacher on facing fears and a visionary who ignites deep hope and possibility. Her…

There is always an opportunity in this world to reach beyond one’s own needs and take action to meet the needs of others.Such is the case with Heather Parris, who found a calling where she could help others in a unique and useful way by providing free bicycles for those needing transportation but who cannot afford it, especially those deemed as “homeless.” Her creation is called “Chain Reaction,” providing the homeless in the Greater Sedona Area a means of transportation where they could peddle their way to various jobs in surrounding communities without having to fret about transportation costs.“Chain Reaction…

Sedona dining has come a long way since the 1990s. Today there are 80+ restaurants within a 15-minute drive of Uptown, from $200 tasting menus on red rock bluffs to family diners that still serve a $9 omelet plate. Here are the places we send first-time visitors to, organized by what you’re hungry for. Jump to a section ItalianMexican & LatinAmerican & WesternFrench Fine DiningBrewpubsAsianJust Outside SedonaDining Tips Editors’ Top Picks Three Restaurants You Can’t Leave Sedona Without 01 Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill West Sedona bluff$$$$Reservations required Chef Lisa Dahl’s most ambitious restaurant and arguably the finest red rock view…

Rejuvenation and relaxation go hand-in-hand and one of the best places in Sedona for massage therapy, facials, skin care and body treatment is the Sedona Massage Garage, one of Sedona’s secret gems where the locals go for their regular “tune ups” to keep their bodies humming along like well-tuned racing cars. Owned by local massage therapist Noria Bairamofski, LMT, LE, this boutique spa offer personal service unmatched anywhere in the Sedona spa circle. Noria’s hedlping hands intuitively know where the tight spots are and melt stress and tension away like no other. Her knowledge of skin care techniques is unmatched…

Sedona’s Best Shopping From hand-forged jewelry to bronze sculpture, Sedona’s shopping scene rewards travelers who slow down. These are the galleries and specialty shops worth building into your day. Featured Sedona Shops and Galleries Featured Partner Wayne B Light Sedona’s Fine Jewelry Fine jewelry by Wayne B Light. Custom and one-of-a-kind pieces, Southwest and contemporary styles. Same complex as Judi’s Restaurant, easy to pair with a meal. Hours: Mon to Fri, 10am to 5pm. Closed Sat and Sun. Address: 40 Soldiers Pass Rd, Suites 1 and 2, Sedona AZ 86336 Phone: (928) 282-0999 Visit Wayne B Light Featured Partner Tiffanie…

Perched on a hillside once owned by Lucille Ball, lies the Sedona House of Seven Arches. From the deck of her beautiful home, community luminary, actress and author Terrie Frankel of “The Doublemint Twins” fame, invites the world to see Sedona LIVE through the lens of her International Web Cam at SedonaSevenArchesLive.com. Meet Sedona luminary Terrie Frankel of The Doublemint Twins fame and so much more. An author, composer and playwright, Ms. Frankel began her career in the arts and entertainment business at the age of six along with her identical twin sister Jennie. Best known for their “Doublemint Twins”…