Special film premiere in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Unify Sedona: A Rainbow Alliance and PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley to present the premiere of “See You Then” on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in observation of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed annually on November 20th — a day in which we honor and memorialize those who have been murdered because of xenophobia and transphobia. Please join Unify Sedona, PFLAG and the Sedona International Film Festival in honoring our…
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Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production from Moscow at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Nov. 21 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Spartacus” — a brand new production — from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 3:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. In Imperial Rome led by Crassus, Spartacus and his wife Phrygia are reduced to slavery and are separated by slave dealers. His love for her and his desire for freedom lead him to revolt against the Roman…
Acclaimed documentary traces the life and career of famed novelist and humorist The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of acclaimed new documentary “Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time” showing Nov. 19-24 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time” is the touching, long-in-the-works film directed by industry masters Robert B. Weide (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Don Argott (The Art of the Steal), tracing the life and career of famed novelist and humorist Kurt Vonnegut, who died in 2007 at age 84. The feature documentary — the first of its kind on…
Worldwide theatrical premiere event features The Beach Boys’ legendary star The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join cinemas around the globe for a worldwide theatrical premiere of “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” showing Nov. 17-24 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Join The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” features a new song written and performed by Wilson and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel and Al…
It’s another week of live music at Steakhouse89 featuring some of some of Sedona’s finest performing musicians.On Friday, November 12, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, November 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., Sedona diva Lyndsay Cross entertains on piano and vocals. She is mellow, smooth, and a pleasure to watch perform. Her repertoire of classics is formidable and expansive. On Saturday, November 13, from 5 to 9 p.m., it’s Sky Conwell (aka Sky Daddy) performing his own special style and interpretation of the classics. Energetic and entertaining, Sky Daddy always puts on a great show on guitar and…
On Friday, November 12, the inimitable and exciting performer Sammy Davis graces the Bella Vita Ristorante outside patio stage from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Sammy is flamboyant, commanding and a true performer as he delivers one hit after another to a dancing, classic rock loving crowd.He is engaging and never fails to get the audience out of their seats up and dancing.Flashy, classy, Davis rocks every time he performs.Locals love him and know where to go on a Friday night for great food, music and dancing.On Saturday, November 13, the perennial Dan Vega takes over the stage from 6:30 to 9:30…
Two award-winning films presented at Mary D. Fisher Theatre in lieu of Jewish Film Festival The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to team up with the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley to present FREE SCREENINGS of two award-winning films — “The World Without You” and “Radical Obsession” — Nov. 6-7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. THE WORLD WITHOUT YOU Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:00 p.m. FREE Based on the acclaimed novel by Joshua Henkin, “The World Without You” deals with a grieving family that gathers on the Fourth of July weekend to honor the memory…
Thought-provoking films, speakers, and more are showing at the Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival, in partnership with two nonprofits, Plan B to Save Wolves and Wolf Dogs and Apex Protection Project, will be the venue for this year’s Sedona Wolf Week at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on November 10-11 from 9:00 am-8:30 pm each day. Attendees will be able to enjoy Sedona Wolf Week on the big screen in the theatre. This special pass provides two days of live-streamed programming, in and out theatre privileges, plus the added benefit of a virtual pass for all wolf week…
Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga star in new drama at Mary D. Fisher Theatre The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is proud to present the acclaimed new drama “Passing” showing Nov. 12-18. “Passing” stars Tessa Thompson, Academy Award-nominee Ruth Negga, André Holland and Alexander Skarsgård, and is written and directed by Rebecca Hall. Adapted from the celebrated 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, “Passing” tells the story of two Black women, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) and Clare Kendry (Academy Award-nominee Ruth Negga), who can “pass” as white but choose to live on opposite sides of the color line…