Sedona, AZ — It’s Arizona oenophiles’ favorite time of the year—Arizona Wine Month (March)! There’s no better time to highlight one of the state’s most notable wineries, Merkin Vineyards & Caduceus Cellars, which helped gain Verde Valley its certification as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 2021. Formed by Grammy Award-winning musician and winemaker Maynard James Keenan, Merkin’s wines are produced by Maynard and his team from multiple vineyard sites across Arizona. Guests from around the world can enjoy award-winning wines at Merkin’s Hilltop Trattoria in Cottonwood, paired with a farm-to-table menu. Adjacent to the trattoria, indulge in a luxurious tasting experience at the Caduceus Ventura Room.…
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The internationally acclaimed string quartet will perform masterworks by Schubert and Beethoven alongside a compelling contemporary piece. SEDONA, Ariz. – Chamber Music Sedona is pleased to present the Brentano Quartet in concert on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3 p.m. at the Sedona Hilton (90 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, Arizona 86351). Considered one of the world’s most revered string ensembles, the Brentano Quartet will offer an inspiring program that bridges classical masterworks with inventive contemporary music. The program will include: Franz Schubert: “String Quartet in A minor, D. 804” Timo Andres: “Machine, Learning” Ludwig van Beethoven: “String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3” Described by The New Yorker as “fiercely…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. All are invited to Erev Shabbat service on Friday, March 6 at 7:00 pm,…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Sedona, AZ — From observation, I tend to experience it as benevolent, that it trends organically towards harmony. When life is left alone, let be as it is, it quite naturally wholes itself. That ‘leave it alone’ part is tricky though. It includes not needing, wanting or desiring anything different from what’s right here right now, not in order to find harmony but because it’s the current (only) manifestation there is. All else is truly mental shenanigans. Life, being a bittersweet, tragicomedy, makes that difficult, to say the least and of course that doesn’t even take…
Event continues Season 3 of surround sound experiences in the Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with award-winning surround sound composer and producer Koz Mraz for “Movie Soundtrack Surround Sound Spectacular” on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. You will be blown away by this dark room 5.1 Surround Sound Music Experience in Sedona’s best sound system, the Mary D. Fisher Theater. After 3 years of 5.1 Surround Sound music, this is Koz’s first audio/visual film experience. This is a one-of-a-kind audio/visual thrill ride…
SEDONA, Ariz. — The city of Sedona invites eligible 501(c) organizations to apply for fiscal year 2026-2027 funding through two grant opportunities beginning Monday, March 2, 2026: the Small Grants Program and the Arts and Culture Organizations Grant Program. Applications are due by Noon on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Awards will be finalized in July 2026 by the City Council. Small grants program The Small Grants Program supports activities, programs and events developed by 501(c) organizations that serve the public and provide community benefit. Eligible programs include those that promote public health, safety, general welfare and the overall well-being and…
Camp Verde, AZ — Starting March 4th, we begin the CVCL Chicken Egg Hatch-Along event. We invite all ages to join us on the journey of eggs as they are set in an incubator, as the eggs develop, and then to the hatching of the eggs into adorable fluffy chicks around March 25th. The incubator will be viewable to anyone who comes into the library. You can also follow the eggs’ progress on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. Here is the schedule of events during the journey: Wednesday, March 4th, 5:30 pm: Join us as we prepare the chicken eggs…
Keeping the college closely connected to the community it serves Prescott, Arizona — Yavapai College Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I-B Director Dawnette Polland oversees workforce development programs that serve adults, dislocated workers, and youth throughout Yavapai County, supporting them in gaining the skills, credentials, and support needed to secure meaningful employment. This includes not only education and training, but also hands-on workforce readiness support such as résumé development, interview preparation, and professional presentation, everything from how individuals show up to how they succeed and sustain employment. “By focusing on the workforce needs of Yavapai County, this work creates…
By David Stephen An author that knows little about how the brain works and offers nothing new, wrote an intellectually impoverished book, riddled with sham comparisons, misdirected arguments, outdated assumptions, worthless abstractions, unremarkable quotes, useless theories, philosophical noise and embarrassing speculations. Sedona, AZ — There is a recent [February 24, 2026] big story on WIRED, AI Will Never Be Conscious, stating that, “In his new book, A World Appears, Michael Pollan argues that artificial intelligence can do many things—it just can’t be a person.” “Just about anyplace you push on it, the computer‑as‑brain metaphor breaks down. Computer scientists treat neurons in a brain…
Three composers, three visions of spring — performed by James D’León and his audience-favorite ensemble in a program that celebrates the renewal of the season. PRESCOTT, Ariz. – On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Arizona Philharmonic invites audiences to step into springtime with a concert where fire, light and renewal unfold through three distinct musical voices. “Colors in Spring,” the next concert of AZ Phil’s Season 8: USA 250, will feature the return of Double Steinway Artist James D’León, joined by violinist Luke Hill and cellist Wesley Skinner for an electrifying afternoon of chamber music that captures the awakening energy of spring.…
Sedona, AZ — Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for “Monday at the Museum” on March 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests, and traveling quilters. There is no fee for this demonstration. March 9, Verde Valley Wood Carvers If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to “Monday at…
Sedona AZ — Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its next Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series event on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m. at KSB’s EcoHub, 360 Brewer Road, Sedona. This month’s speaker is Wendy Hodgson, Herbarium Curator Emerita and Senior Research Botanist at the Desert Botanical Garden. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Please visit the KSB website, www.keepsedonabeautiful.org for details. Wendy will discuss agaves significance to indigenous peoples. Researchers have revealed that pre-Columbian farmers grew no less than six and possibly eight or more domesticated agaves in Arizona dating to…
By Tommy Acosta — Sedona, AZ -I’ve known, or at least encountered, having been born and raised in The Bronx, bad people. Evil people. Murderers. Predators. People capable of terrible harm. And yet — I’ve met the most beautiful, loving, giving people. People who truly care. People who help their fellow human beings. People who would never steal, never consciously harm another soul. People who would defend you, fight for you, protect you. So, that leads me to the question: Is there more good than bad in this world? Or vice-versa? Or just about the same? Are those who profit…
Low-Impact Design and Conservation-Driven Practices Earn Sedona’s Most Luxurious Hotel Four Green Keys SEDONA, Ariz.– As travelers increasingly seek experiences that align luxury with environmental responsibility, Ambiente, Sedona’s sole adults-only retreat, has earned Four Green Keys, recognizing the property’s leadership in environmentally responsible design, construction and operations while delivering a high-end guest experience in one of the country’s most celebrated natural settings. Eco-conscious travel is no longer a niche trend. In 2025, 84% of travelers said traveling sustainably was important, signaling a fundamental shift in how trips are planned and experienced. As more guests prioritize low-impact stays and meaningful connections to place over…
SEDONA—The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona, in partnership with Yavapai College, and the Valley Academy for Career and Technical Education, will host the Pathways to Careers Exploratory Day on February 12 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Yavapai College’s, Verde Valley Campus. Nearly 200 middle and high school students from schools across the Verde Valley are registered for the exploratory day, which includes tours of skilled trade programs offered through Yavapai College, hands-on learning, lunch, and information from experts in a variety of technical fields. As the state’s largest private scholarship provider, ACF focuses on offering financial support through scholarships…