Johnny “Ace” Palmer, Andy Kern and Steven Briggs headline show at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Comedy Machine to present “An Evening of Magic and Comedy” on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. World-acclaimed magician Johnny “Ace” Palmer — named the #1 close-up magician in the world — headlines the show. He will be joined by comedians Andy Kern and Steven Briggs. JOHNNY “ACE” PALMERJohnny “Ace” Palmer specializes in close-up magic. He was voted Best Close-Up Magician at the Magic Castle in Hollywood by the Academy of Magical Arts two years in a…
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Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman star in festival flashback at Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of “Barney’s Version” on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Barney’s Version” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver, Rachelle Lefevre and Bruce Greenwood. Giamatti won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Comedy, and the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup. First he got married. Then he got married again. Then he met the…
Hey Elvis fans out there, get ready because on Saturday, August 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sound Bites Grill in Sedona, Elvis tribute artists Chance Tinder & Project Presley are ready to rock the house with an Elvis tribute show that you will never forget.Chance, as Elvis, transports us back into the past when Elvis was at his peak as “The King of Rock & Roll,” so deep into his character that you would swear you are watching Elvis resurrected, alive and kicking, on the Sound Bites Celebrity Showroom stage.A beautiful stage, a New York City supper club…
Spirit of the old west captured as we ride along with modern working cowboys The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona theatrical premiere of “Cowboys: A Documentary Portrait” showing Aug. 20-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The film’s creative producer, Felicitas (Feli) Funke will be in Sedona to present the first two screenings of the film (Friday and Saturday) and host a Q&A with the audiences at both shows. Told in the cinematic tradition of classic westerns, “Cowboys: Documentary Portrait” is a feature-length film that gives viewers the opportunity to ride alongside modern working…
Romantic drama starring Kelsey Grammer, Anna Friel and Sean Astin debuts The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new feature “Charming the Hearts of Men” showing Aug. 13-19 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Charming the Hearts of Men” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Kelsey Grammer, Anna Friel, Diane Ladd and Sean Astin. Based on a true story, “Charming the Hearts of Men” is a romantic drama set during the politically charged early 60s where a sophisticated woman, Grace Gordon (Anna Friel) returns to her Southern home town due to…
Another week of great live music is coming up at Steakhouse89 in West Sedona.• On Friday, August 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. jazz impresario Dave Len Scott, takes the stage. Scott creates the perfect background on trumpet and piano, playing finger-snapping classics for those who enjoy dining and grooving to the mellow sounds of jazz. He is fast becoming a local favorite after settling in Sedona after a lifetime of performance in Las Vegas.• On Saturday, August 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. it’s Sky Conwell (aka Sky Daddy) performing his own special style and interpretation of the classics.…
Sedona is well known for being a cultural and spiritual destination, providing locals and visitors many unique experiences. From August 11th through the 21st, Tibetan Buddhist monks will be visiting Sedona as part of The Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour. During their 11 days in Sedona, the monks will create a sand mandala, offer dharma teachings, empowerments, personal and business blessings, a pet blessing in collaboration with the Humane Society, and offer activities for kids. The tour will begin on Wednesday, August 11th, 8:30 a.m., with prayers for humanity, health and peace at the Sedona Amitabha Stupa, located at 2650…
Heartfelt comedy starring Jake Johnson, Susan Sarandon and J.K. Simmons debuts The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the hilarious and heartfelt comedy “Ride the Eagle” showing Aug. 13-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Ride the Eagle” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Jake Johnson, Susan Sarandon, J.K. Simmons and D’Arcy Carden. When Leif’s (Jake Johnson) estranged hippie mom Honey (Susan Sarandon) dies, she leaves him her incredible Yosemite cabin and a “conditional inheritance”. Before he can move into her picturesque cabin, he has to complete her elaborate and sometimes dubious to-do…
On Sunday, August 15, starting at 7 p.m. famed composer, pianist and Steinway artist Louis Landon plays his farewell concert at Sound Bites Grill in Sedona.With eight years under his belt performing in and around Sedona, writing and recording 41 albums throughout his career of which 35 are solo albums of his own compositions, Landon is finally saying goodbye to Sedona as he heads for more peaceful and greener pastures.“I have so much appreciation for the people and the experience of living in Sedona, said the former New York native who came to Sedona almost a decade ago. “It’s been…