Sure, Sedona’s suffused with stunning sunsets and sublime sights. But there are other things to do in this deep-desert retreat – specifically the weekend of March 4-6.
Female focus: El Prado Gallery is celebrating National Women’s History Month with a ‘Women to Watch’ show March 4. Painter Kate Starling, who recently had her works on the cover of prestigious Southwest Art magazine is unveiling new canvasses in an artist’s reception from four to eight in the afternoon. The musical backdrop for all this is provided by Theresa Robertson and her band.
Native American insights: Rowe Fine Arts Gallery is the site of another reception, this one feting the fine arts of painter Sue Krzyston. Sue specializes in Native American subjects. The reception serves up insight – as well and wine and pizza. The doings are part and parcel of the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday gallery Tour. Show up between five and eight in the evening at the Rowe.
Saint Patrick’s Day kick off: Galloping Guinness, why wait for the calendar to confirm it’s time to don the green? Start Saint Patrick’s day a wee bit early at Studio Live, Sedona. Irish jigs, reels, airs and melodies abound – performed by the likes of Lynn “Ally” Trombetta, Rick Cyge, and Alan Ames. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. Okay, so it’s still not March 17. But it’s the spirit that counts. March 5 is the date for the 41st Annual Sedona Saint Patrick’s Parade and Festival. This year it’s sponsored by Barking Frog and Cowboy Club restaurants. Immediately after the grand sashay through town the festival gets underway, replete with revelry, food booths, a beer garden and free things to do for the kids. Best they wear a bit of green too.
Wild west tales: Lest you forget, Sedona is still the west. Award-winning actor and playwright Michael Peach reminds you as he regales with tales of the real wild, wild west. He holds court at the Sedona Heritage Museum march 5 at 1:30 p.m. Adults get in for $6.00 a head, children under 12 for free.
Marvelous mandolins: It’s fitting to reserve Sunday March 6 for mandolin music. Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg are two of the planet’s finest players. Join them for a journey of the instrument through the ages, from the 16th Century to today. The concert is at 2:30 p.m. at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church.
To take in all this you’ll need a place to stay, preferably one that says ‘Sedona.’ Alma de Sedona Inn offers terrific views of surrounding red rock formations, and decidedly decent discounts on its rooms as well. Book Del Sol Room, (regularly $199 per night) for $139. The Athena Room comes with a soft as suede chaise. The rate on the room (regularly $219 per night) is $149. Mary’s Room is singular, a made-for-romance sort setting. Accommodations (usually $229 per night) go for $159.
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Story by Jerry Chandler
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