Sedona is known for its great local arts scene – however it is important that a community supports its local arts and culture!

Sedona’s Art’s Center still needs your help to save the Art Barn!

The Pepsi Refresh Challenge continues throughout August and the Arts Center is ranked 71 out of 500+ ideas in the $250,000 category – we need to win! In order to win we need to get to number 1 or 2!
 
The Sedona Arts Center is competing for $250,000 to rehabilitate the old Art Barn Building which has been a part of Sedona since the 1930′s.

The lower level of the Art Barn was originally a Community Theater – this part was constructed in the mid 1990′s. This was a popular part of the center for a long time but as the theater business wound down, educational workshops grew! This space was converted into a classroom used for summer art camps and more!

The Wish List for the Theatre Studio is to upgrade the interior space to create a state of the art classroom environment for students of all ages that remains artistically stimulating.

This is part of Sedona’s art scene and needs our help as a community in Sedona! The arts center is so important in helping to foster the spirit of Sedona’s culture.

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Summer is here and its now the time to cool off here in Sedona!

So after a long search for properties in the blistering summer heat take time to have a cold one in one of Sedona’s cool bars.

Naturally Sedona as a community has recently become known for its winemaking, therefore wine is most definitely in order! Particularly while enjoying the view of Sedona’s beautiful red rocks! However, don’t be fooled there are local beers too.
How about stopping at the Oak Creek Brewing Co. Sedona’s only microbrewery which has five award-winning beers.Including the infamous nut-brown ale as well as amber ale, gold lager, hefeweizen and pale ale. There is live music on the patio – perhaps leave this for an evening after househunting! Closeby for food is the Oak Creek Brewery & Grill not too far away; it brews beer on-site in burnished-copper tanks.

Or how about something a little more rustic? The Olde Sedona Bar & Grill might suit! The restaurant and bar is spacious, filled with warm wood accents, and paintings and photos of red-rock country. Music, fun and frivolity abound in the spirit of the old west!

Ok, so after a full day of viewing properties, signing the contract on that dream home you are ready to party! Then the Full Moon Saloon is it! This lively establishment, located in Tequa Festival Marketplace has a dance floor, pool tables, outdoor fireplace and live music – don’t forget the karaoke! – fun for all!

What is for sure is that Sedona has such a great atmosphere that you will feel right at home wheverver you decide to stop, chill and refresh!

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For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016 or Larry Ault at 928-301-0852

Water Awareness Month is back again this April. As usual there is a host of events going on!

On April 7th at 6.30pm at the Sedona Public Library the Sedona WaterWise Alliance is hosting a talk by Dr. Guy McPherson, who is discussing sustainable communities, green living options and holding a mini-expo on local foods and wines.

Dr. McPherson lives off the grid growing his own food and raising small animals. There is starting to become a real movement in Sedona and the surrounding area with people taking an interest in growing their own foods and shopping locally. With an arid climate like Sedona’s water usage is important – hence the Sedona WaterWise Alliance always speaking out about better usage of our water supply.

Greener living and real estate has gained momentum the last few years at the same time more and more people have realized that the way that some things are done now is not sustainable for the future. This is why the shopping local idea works. The local economy benefits, local farmers benefit and food is not travelling thousands of miles from the farmer to your plate.

As part of this agricultural “revolution” one of the original Verde Valley Crops is undergoing a renaissance. Grapes and Winemaking - we have written about the wineries and wines that we are fortunate to have here in Sedona and the Verde Valley before. (See our wine tours article here!)

So next time you run to the grocery store – think about buying more local food and wine to help do your part!

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For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016 or Larry Ault at 928-301-0852

Sedona’s great art exhibitor and gallary – El Prado is presenting a new exhibit soon, called ”Arizona’s Little Hollywood” on Friday, Mar 5, 2010 in Sedona AZ.

El Prado by the Creek located in Tlaquepaque Village presents paintings of the landscapes that magnetized and mesmerized Hollywood as well as Joe McNeil’s new book Arizona’s Little Hollywood. The author will sign copies of his book on Friday, March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. during the gallery’s exhibit of Sedona landscape paintings. Sedona after all provides a great inspiration for artists! For years artists have captured the wonderful vistas offered by the area on film, canvas and in writing.

In this case, for the first time Sedona’s role in Hollywood history is explored – McNeils book explores its movie making past in great detail. – Sedona of course played a vital role for westerns.

This is an event which is very exciting and a chance to find out more about Sedona’s history and art scene!

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Realty Times poses the question: Arizona: Is Now THE Time to Invest in the Grand Canyon State? The answer seems to be a very firm – YES! If you have decided that you would like to own a home in Sedona as a full time resident or part time then contact AULT&ASSOCIATES in downtown Sedona.

For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016 or Larry Ault at 928-301-0852

As with last year the Tlaquepaque Festival of Trees is a great success!

This year there are many local charities which are benefiting from the event.

Held at Sedona’s premier shopping and eating destination, Tlaquepaque, last year the Festival of Trees had 25 great Christmas trees elaborately decorated by some of Sedona’s favorite artists. This year the artistic flair continued!

The recent 10-day festival was a wonderful reminder of how people coming together can impact a community in very positive ways. Over $8800 was raised for local charities.

Funds will be distributed to: The Sedona Humane Society ($2726.00), Toys for Tots  ($2700.00), Camp Soaring Eagle ($2380.00), Desert Star Community School ($810.00), and the Accelerated Learning Charter School ($250.00).

This is the second year that Tlaq has hosted this festival and its success has been noted. Many people came together to make the event work again and generous sponsorships were had. Of course the quaint shops and environment of Tlaq really helped set the mood for the event.

As with last year there was an opportunity to meet the jolly big red fellow himself – yes, you guessed it – SANTA! Kids (and adults) enjoyed the thrill of meeting St. Nick.

This event, as with 2008 shows what a great community spirit there is in Sedona.

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For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016 or Larry Ault at 928-301-0852

New Years is indeed coming and what better way to celebrate than in style at El Prado by the Creek who are holding a great new years day exhibition.

El Prado by the Creek was established in 1976 and celebrates New Years’ traditions from around the world during the special Friday, January 1st hours of noon – 8pm – the gallery really is a big part of the Sedona Arizona art scene - a scene which has made the city a top relocation destination for those in the art world.

El Prado helps with New Year’s Eve recovery with Sedona-style “hair of the dog” or some soothing hot chocolate.  Relax and recuperate from a night of merry-making while exploring the gallery’s eclectic selection of fine art. During this special New Year’s Day show, see the exclusive presentation of Chinese watercolors.  Focused on lines, shapes, subjects and colors, these paintings offer distinctive views for contemplation.  Colors such as red, blue, gray and white have different meanings than in the western world, and therefore, give the viewer a new perspective.  These unique paintings help celebrate the new year, the new decade, a global focus on the world.

So, ring in the new year with a look at some of the great art available in Sedona – if you take a trip to El Prado as it is located in Tlaquepaque village, why not take some time to explore there too!

Sedona really does have it all for everyone!

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For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016 or Larry Ault at 928-301-0852

Get your brain into gear! A phrase many have used and heard, however how to optimize your brain is often a mystery to many! However, not for much longer…

Sedona is known for its alternative lifestyle as well as its great retreats. Now there is a great event going on in June that will be great fun for all! “Music to Meet Your Brain” – a concert held in celebration for the Grand Opening of the Ilchi Museum of Brain Education, at the Sedona Mago Retreat Center, Saturday, June 6, 2009, 4:00-5:30 p.m. The concert will be held outside and will be held under a tent at a natural Heaven Rock amphitheatre, a short walk from the Ilchi Museum.

The intimate, multimedia Ilchi Museum dramatically tells the story of how Brain Education is changing the way people worldwide are utilizing their brains to achieve greater health, happiness, peace, and success. It contains several brain-theme rooms that bring to life ancient wisdom, message of Mago, brain functioning and improvement, and also meditation zone and gift shop.

Admission for the concert is free and there are other activities available, such as – Walking tours of Mago Retreat’s exquisite healing garden and lake, inside tour of the Museum, and vegetarian buffet dinner in the dining hall. (The dinner however is $10 per person). The concert and other activities are at the Sedona Mago Retreat Center, 3500 E. Bill Gray Road, Sedona. It is 10.8 miles out Bill Gray Road from Highway 89A, at mile marker 358.

A free shuttle service is available for up to 50 guests. Cars can be parked at the Sedona Mago Retreat Information House, Highway 89A and Bill Gray Road. The shuttle leaves the Information House at 3:00 p.m. and departs Mago Retreat at 7:30 p.m – It is necessary to RSVP for the events (Grand Opening Ceremony and Celebration Concert), shuttle service, buffet dinner ($10 a person).

A great addition to the range of things to do in Sedona.

If you have decided that you would like to own a home in Sedona as a full time resident or part time then contact Claudia Ault and her team in downtown Sedona.

For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016.

Art is the name of the game in Sedona. The city has a very busy and trendy art scene which attracts artists from around the globe as well as across the nation.

Coming this May is Sedona’s Open Studio’s event on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of May. However to start the weekend, on May 1st there is a double celebration with receptions at Sedona Arts Center and Kinion Fine Art, from 5 – 8 p.m., as part of the ’1st Friday’ events.  This is a once-a-year opportunity to peek into the private art studios of some of the areas most exciting artists.

The trend of opening up Sedona’s work to the public started in the 1970′s and 80′s and this year the event celebrates with 30 participating studios. In some cases on the “tour route” there will be artists on site to discuss their works and chances for visitors to see the processes involved in creating the works of art.

In recent years Sedona’s alternative lifestyle and art scene has become extremely popular and has lead to a flood of people wishing to relocate to the area.

If you have decided that you would like to own a home in Sedona as a full time resident or part time then contact Claudia Ault and her team in downtown Sedona.

For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016.

The Sedona Arts & Culture Commission is offering it annual grants for established Sedona artists.  The grants help support artists and their work.  The two types of grants available are the Artist Project Grants and the Emerging Artist Materials Grants.  The Artist Project  Grants are 5 grants of $5,000 each, which are meant to support projects by established Sedona artists.  The Artist Project Grants will help artists fund research, supplies and time to carry through with their projects.

The Emerging Artist Materials Grants are 10 grants of $1,000 and are meant to give financial support for purchasing supplies.  Emerging artists are artists who are just beginning to gain recognition.  These grants are meant to be helpful, giving emerging artists assistance in starting their careers and developing their talents.  Applicants for the grants must be residents of the greater Sedona area.  For more information on the grants visit www.SedonaAZ.gov.

Sedona is a fantastic place for artists because of its appreciation for the arts.  Art is in abundance in Sedona, adding to its already natural beauty.  If you are an artist and have been wanting to relocate to Sedona there couldn’t be a better time.  Home prices are the lowest that they have been in years and mortgage interest rates are at historic lows.

For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016.

L’Auberge de Sedona has plans to expand and these plans were recently approved by the Sedona City Council.  The resort plans to add a new pool, a new parking garage with a roof of solar panels and 31 new lodging units.  In addition L’Auberge de Sedona will build four affordable housing units for Spector employees, School District employees and City of Sedona employees.  L’Auberge de Sedona attracts high-end guests who are looking for luxury vacations.  The expansion of L’Auberge de Sedona is seen as a commitment to Sedona and faith in Sedona remaining strong as a destination location.

Sedona Arizona is a fabulous setting for resort real estate.  If you have been considering investing in luxury real estate consider Sedona.  There couldn’t be a better time to buy real estate in Sedona, with home prices down and mortgage rates at historical lows.  Contact Claudia Ault today for a complete analysis of the Sedona Real Estate market.

For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016. For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com.