Author: Sedona Best

Ethan Hawke stars as brilliant, visionary inventor Nikola Tesla in new drama The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Tesla” showing Sept. 11-17 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Brilliant, visionary Nikola Tesla (Ethan Hawke) fights an uphill battle to bring his revolutionary electrical system to fruition, then faces thornier challenges with his new system for worldwide wireless energy. “Tesla” tracks Tesla’s uneasy interactions with his fellow inventor Thomas Edison (Kyle MacLachlan) and his patron George Westinghouse (Jim Gaffigan). Another thread traces Tesla’s sidewinding courtship of financial titan J.P. Morgan (Donnie Keshawarz), whose…

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ROMANCE IN THE RED ROCKS Best Things for Couples to Do in Sedona, AZ What to do in Sedona Best things to do in Sedona Sedona is considered by some not only as one of the most beautiful places on earth but also as a destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway from the drudgery of big city life. There are just so many things to do in Sedona for couples, it’s hard to determine what the best things to do in Sedona Az for them are because the choices are so plentiful and varied. The beautiful mountains, the pristine…

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Get ready for a special treat this Labor Day weekend with the ever-popular Sedona-based original classic rock dance band Green Light, performing in concert on the Bella Vita Ristorante patio stage on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This band of Baby Boomers continues to rock Sedona with original music that captures and personifies the music of that generation. Loved by locals and visitors alike, this band has become one of the most popular classic rock bands in Northern Arizona, playing only original songs people love to listen and dance to. Composed of five musicians the band plays…

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Governor Ducey and his committee applaud festival’s plans and grants permission for re-opening; Festival will follow CDC guidelines with patron/staff safety priority The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to announce that it will be safely re-opening its Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Friday, Aug. 28 after receiving the approval of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and his committee as well as the state and county health department officials. “The board and staff — with significant input from our patrons and volunteers — have put a lot of thought and planning into making the theatre a safe, healthy and fun place…

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Top Things to Do in Sedona One can never run out of things to do in Sedona, one of the most beautiful and exciting places to visit in the country and some might say the world. There are just so many things to do one can spend a month in Sedona and still have more to enjoy weeks down the road. What are the top things to do in Sedona? That all depends on what you love to do. And here below are a few. Hiking in Sedona One of the greatest draws in Sedona is the hundreds of hiking…

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The answer depends on what you are looking for, and to most, the weather is the main deciding factor. With its four mild seasons, there is something for everyone year-round. January-February Keeping in step with your New Year’s resolutions, Sedona’s winter begins the year with the Sedona Health and Nutrition Conference and the annual Vegfest. Then in February, it’s off to the races with the Sedona Run. February can be relatively cool but steaming with action at the International Sedona Film Festival, where creative debuts of independent films take the lead, climaxing with the opening of Sedona’s primary season. March-May…

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Imagine yourself waking up to a beautiful Sedona morning with picture-perfect weather outside. You open the drapes to your hotel room and the glorious vision of a Sedona Red Rock formation comes pouring in through the window. No doubt it’s going to be a wonderful day and you wonder what are the best Sedona things to do? During a complimentary breakfast in your hotel you enjoy your meal while flipping through your Sedona visitor’s guide and you decide to kick off your first day in Sedona with a unique adventure. You step outside into the sunlight and are picked up right at the entrance by…

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Sedona Film Fest presents ‘The Truth’ premiere July 3-9Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche and Ethan Hawke star in film at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed and award-winning new drama “The Truth” showing July 3-9 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Truth” premiered to rave reviews as the closing night film at the recent Sedona International Film Festival and is making a return by popular demand. Legends of French cinema Oscar-nominee Catherine Deneuve and Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche join masterful filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda to paint a moving portrait of…

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Summer is here and what better way to welcome it than a Green Light Dance Band concert at the Posse Grounds Pavilion in West Sedona on Friday, June 12. if youy are looking for things to do in Sedona, this is where you want to be. This year the city celebrates its 4th Annual Red Dirt Concert Series at the park, an event that has steadily gained in popularity and serves as a launching for all the great events during the summer months Sedona is known for. The music starts at 5:30 p.m. with opening act Devin Angelet, a popular…

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