Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Sedona, AZ Sedona Symphony launches its 2025–2026 season with a program that bridges Baroque brilliance, Classical mastery, and Beethoven’s youthful fire. Performing with the Symphony is acclaimed pianist Jon Nakamatsu, Gold Medalist of the 1997 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and an artist hailed worldwide for his elegance, versatility, and intensity. “Jon is the kind of musician who can make Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 sparkle with both charm and depth,” says Maestro William C. White, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Symphony. “This concerto was Beethoven’s…
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SEDONA, Ariz. – With the resignation of Mayor Scott Jablow effective Sept. 30, 2025 at 5 p.m., the Sedona city council is currently accepting applications to fill a vacant council seat. Vice Mayor Holli Ploog will automatically become Acting Mayor, until the next scheduled city council meeting on Oct. 14, 2025, when the council will select a current city councilor to serve as Interim Mayor for the remainder of Jablow’s term, through November 2026. This shift will create the open seat on city council. Following the Council Rules of Procedures, the city council will then appoint someone to fill this…
SEDONA, Arizona – The city of Sedona’s arts and culture program, in partnership with Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB), invites the public to join award-winning artist James Havens as he guides the community in painting the “Red Rock | Sedona Sky” mural inside the barn at the Ranger Station Park, located at 250 Brewer Rd. from Oct. 10-14, 2025, between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. By the end of these community painting days, Havens and the public will create a stunning mural that will showcase Sedona’s breathtaking landscapes and be located at the historic Ranger Station Park barn. On…
Sedona, AZ — SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the community’s most unique annual Halloween tradition: the Pumpkin Splash on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sedona Community Pool, located at 570 Posse Ground Rd. Instead of picking pumpkins from a patch, participants will jump into the pool to retrieve their favorite floating pumpkin. After the splash, kids can head to the no-mess pumpkin decorating station; enjoy music, games, face painting and treats; and take home a goodie bag full of Halloween surprises. To make the celebration…
by dvstp Sedona, AZ — There is a new [October 1, 2025] spotlight on Rolling Stone, He Grew Obsessed With an AI Chatbot. Then He Vanished in the Ozarks, stating that, “A deputy came by to talk to Rachel, who shared all the disturbing things Jon had said and done that day, begging him to ping his phone so he could be located. “The deputy asked me if he was eating and bathing of his own accord,” she says. “And I said, ‘Yes, but what does that have to do with anything?’ And they said, ‘Because he’s eating and bathing of his…
[SEDONA/VERDE VALLEY] Unify Sedona invites you to our annual Picnic in the Park — a free, fun-filled day for families, friends, and the entire community! Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Posse Grounds Park, The Pavilion, 525 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336 Bring your chairs, picnic baskets, lawn games, and blankets — and get ready for a day of laughter, connection, and celebration. We’ll provide plenty of soft drinks, water, yard games, and plenty of positive vibes! Enjoy: Fun & games for all ages Community bonding A chance to make new friends and…
Recording duo from Upstate New York makes Sedona stop on tour through the Southwest Sedona, AZ — Back by popular demand: The Sedona International Film Festival announces award-winning recording duo Sirsy will be performing live in concert Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona at 7 p.m. It’s hard to imagine a sound this big coming from just two people. The Boston Globe calls Sirsy the “little band with the big sound.” Fans call them the little band with big heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WglC18sUBX4 Hailing from Upstate NY, Sirsy plays sassy singer-songwriter pop-rock with a charming intensity and…
On Wednesday, October 15th at 5pm in Patio Las Campanas in Tlaquepaque the third show in the outdoor Autumn poetry readings known as Verses in the Village. Crowds have been enthusiastic and listened intently to master poets practice their craft. This show should be no exception, featuring the humorous and insightful verse of Paul Jones Jr. and cowboy poet and storyteller Michael Coyote Peach. Against the beautiful backdrop of Tlaquepaque with fountains vines, flowers, sculpture, staircases, and arches with clinging vines, these poets are certain to have the audiences laughing. Both Jones and Peach have earned reputations for humor in their…
Camp Verde, AZ- Tuesday, October 14th at 5pm at Camp Verde Community Library Sedona Poet Laureate Gary Every will lead a poetry workshop titled “Sacred Spaces, Sacred Rituals, and Sacred People”. Poetry is necessary, it appears in our lives in ways we take for granted. We turn to poetry during times of celebration or look for solace during periods of great loss Poems are read during important ceremonies such as weddings, graduations, and funerals. We often look to the heightened language to mark rites of passage, helping us navigate the future Often in times of crisis we remember lines of a…
Sedona, AZ – Understanding the importance of safeguarding your personal information using proactive strategies to help you secure your digital footprint, protect your assets, and reduce your overall risk of fraud is essential for you and your family in today’s environment. The Sedona Women (TSW) are excited to present Cyber Safety and Fraud Protection on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Community Library Sedona, where TSW programs are scheduled monthly every second Thursday from September through May from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Justin Nichols is a seasoned expert in fraud and cybercrime. His investigative work and tactical experience in law enforcement…
VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Victoria Wang, MD, has joined Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC). Dr. Wang is a general surgeon who performs a wide range of elective and emergency surgeries, including surgeries for breast cancer, colon cancer, small intestine disorders, gallbladder disease, appendicitis and hernias. Dr. Wang will also be working alongside NAH breast surgeons Sharita Nagaraj, MD and Kate Preston, MD, at the Sedona Breast Care Clinic, giving patients more options for expert care when faced with breast cancer. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wang to our surgical team at VVMC in Cottonwood,”…
Folklore, harvest festivals, gallery art, swing, soul and a haunting ballet Prescott, Arizona (September 30, 2025) – Swing. Soul. Folklore – painted, sculpted and sung. Art that hails from ancient legends, and art that takes shape while you watch. From the fields of the Chino campus to the starry skies above the Verde Valley, Yavapai College offers an October brimming with music, films, literature, paintings, sculpture and wine. Swing, folklore & mariachis Yavapai College’s Big October launches Wednesday, Oct. 1, when the Music Department premieres “From Screen to Swing.” Join Musical Director Dr. Chris Tenney as he leads the Clarinet Choir, Flute…
Sedona, AZ — Three and a half years ago, I was honored to be elected Mayor of Sedona. That victory underscored how deeply this community cares about its future, and it has been a privilege to serve you. From the outset, I worked to ensure that the mayor’s office was more than just ceremonial. I believed many of the issues affecting our city’s quality of life stemmed from the State taking liberties and stripping local control from cities and towns. I spoke out on issues that mattered to our residents: the unchecked growth of short-term rentals, which turned hundreds of…
Sedona, AZ — Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow announced today that he will resign his position effective end of day, September 30, 2025, bringing to a close more than three and a half years of mayoral service and over 15 years of public leadership in Northern Arizona. According to this press release, Jablow has dedicated more than 15 years to public service in Sedona and beyond. His leadership has spanned law enforcement, fire protection, zoning, city governance, and civic engagement. Known for his straightforward approach and commitment to residents, he has consistently prioritized community interests in his work. Jablow, first elected…
Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “In The Spirit of Lennon: An Intimate Acoustic Celebration of the Life & Music of John Lennon” starring Drew Harrison live at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 14 and 15. This special concert is in celebration of what would have been John Lennon’s 85th birthday. Drew Harrison presents a loving, emotionally charged retrospective of the life and career of one of the most popular artists of all time, told through stories and songs from The Beatles years through the final recordings of his…