Sedona may well be on its star-lit path of becoming the newest Dark Sky City. With a 5-2 vote on Sept. 9, the Sedona City Council approved a resolution by Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) to apply for dark sky status with the International Dark-Skies Association. Sedona would become just the fifth … [Read more...] about Sedona Pursuing Dark Skies Status
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Sedona Joins Rental Inspection Debate
In an effort to make sure renters have clean, well-maintained and structurally sound homes, the Sedona City Council is meeting at 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 11 to consider whether a residential rental maintenance inspection program is needed. But some in the rental business say programs like this … [Read more...] about Sedona Joins Rental Inspection Debate
Sedona Named in Fodor’s 10 Best Towns
The prestigious travel publication Fodor’s recently named Sedona to its exclusive 10 Best Small Towns in America list, which highlighted premier travel destinations that can be found off the beaten path. As the largest publisher of English language travel guides in the world, a recommendation of … [Read more...] about Sedona Named in Fodor’s 10 Best Towns
Sedona’s Tlaquepaque Turning 40
It is hard to believe that this year Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village is turning 40. Maybe that wouldn't be so remarkable in another city where arts and culture has been celebrated for decades or even centuries. Sedona, however, which had a population of 2000 in the early 1970s, and only became … [Read more...] about Sedona’s Tlaquepaque Turning 40
Sedona Artists Open Doors to Creativity
Painters, sculptors, photographers, glaziers, jewelers and a whole host of professional craftspeople have made Sedona a haven for creative expression. With dozens of fine art galleries standing as testaments to Sedona’s flourishing community of artists, their sculptures and statues signal to … [Read more...] about Sedona Artists Open Doors to Creativity
St. Patrick’s Day Tradition Continuing in Sedona
Today's weather cooperated for the continuation of a Sedona Tradition: the annual explosion of leprechauns, shamrocks and four leaf clovers at the 43rd Annual Sedona St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. The Sedona Chamber of Commerce expects thousands of residents and visitors will be turning … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Tradition Continuing in Sedona
Sedona Named as Top Travel Destination
Northern Arizona often gets noticed and placed on 'Best of' lists, and Sedona adds another recognition to the growing list. TripAdvisor.com is recognizing Sedona as a top travel destination. They note, "anyplace can have an amazing pool and spa, but an amazing pool and spa in the middle of a … [Read more...] about Sedona Named as Top Travel Destination
Sedona’s 8th Annual Marathon
UPDATE: A record number of participants raced through the beautiful red rocks for the 8th Annual Sedona Marathon Event. Last year winner Brian Tinder of Flagstaff, Arizona took an early lead and finished the Sedona Marathon in first place with a time of 2:49:21, setting a new course record! Gary … [Read more...] about Sedona’s 8th Annual Marathon
Oak Creek Outlets Making a Comeback
With vacant commercial lots and shuttered storefronts standing as stark reminders of America’s recession, the number of neon “open” signs still shining throughout the Oak Creek Factory Outlets mall in the Village of Oak Creek (VOC) reminds residents that their small town has shown enormous economic … [Read more...] about Oak Creek Outlets Making a Comeback
Chamber Music Sedona’s Opera Saturday
Chamber Music Sedona continues its 30th Anniversary season with a December Triple-Header and the award-winning series: The Met: Live in HD. Live simulcasts from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City will be broadcast at 11am on December 8th and December 15th at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, … [Read more...] about Chamber Music Sedona’s Opera Saturday