Excitingly Sedona is about to welcome a new art gallery to its fantastic art scene!

The Spirit Dancer Fine Art Gallery will be opened by Sedona Mayor Rob Adams during the First Friday Art Walk June 4th 2010 between 5 – 8 pm.

Located adjacent to Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village in Sedona, the gallery’s opening itself will put visitors in contact with many wonderful artists and their works, including Kaayla Fox, William Crutchfield, Angel Lightfeather, Villery Joseph Mitchell, Elizabeth Silk, Sally Bowen, Troy Hicks, Heather Molans and Marita Gale. The gallery aims to provide a wonderful experience of fabulous art at its best.

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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

Exciting event coming to Tlaquepaque April 3rd!

SpringFest is fun for all ages – time for all of us to get out and have a great time!

Between 11am to 3pm, Tlaquepaque, Sedona’s great Arts & Crafts village will kick off the easter weekend in style with food from around the world, three live music acts, childrens activities – the Hip Hop Bunny Burrow and much, much more!

There are five food “destinations” available – Rome, Athens, The Holy Land, Mexico and Paris. For the Hup Hop Bunny Burrow there are live rabbits at a tiny petting zoo!

For Music the acts are; ZAZU Trip, Jazz a la’ Mode and Meadowlark perfoming beautiful jazz music.

Tlaquepaque is beautiful anytime of year and a special place to stroll, shop and take in the surrounding beauty. Home to more than 45 shops and galleries and four restaurants, Tlaquepaque, the Art and Soul of Sedona is now in its 38th year.

Sedona really is a great place to live, work and play or even visit!

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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

There is always something going on in Sedona, in particular at Tlaquepaque!

In a a few short weeks Tlaque‘ will come alive with the Fiesta del Tlaquepaque on september 12th which celebrates the annual Mexican Independence Day.

Last years event was such a success that it reminds you that for 35 years people from all over the Southwest and the Valley have headed to the cooler north to enjoy the many festivities in the beautiful arts and crafts village.  This is a perfect activity out for late summer, fun for the whole family. The festival opens at 10:00 am to 5:00 pm throughout the colorfully decorated patios and courtyards of Tlaquepaque. Admission is free and free shuttle service is available.

By way of example there are plenty of entertainment options there as people travel from all round to see the Mexican folk dancers, Ballet Amistad Folklorico and even Mosaico Flamenco who have been performing at the location for years. However, regulars aside, this year, visitors will be enthralled by Spanish guitarist Miguel de Maria with his expansive repertoire of music from Spain and south of the border.

Perhaps if the music is not your scene there will be several Tlaquepaque artists painting throughout the village and giving demonstrations of their work. However after all that music and art you will have most likely worked up an appetite! So note that traditional savory food will be available, as well as a wide choice of cuisines available at the usual Tlaquepaque eateries.

So go on, plan a great day out with the family or even by yourself soaking up the atmosphere at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.

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 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.

Readers/subscribers of this blog will be familiar with Tlaquepaque, the famous arts and crafts village in Sedona where there are many events held each month. It is a spot popular with tourists, part time residents and full time residents of Sedona. In fact, Sedona’s thriving art scene is often one reason people seek to relocate to the city!

June was definitely a busy month in that area! The month of gallery openings, cool swing and jazz performances, fabulous Native American music and dance kicked off Friday, June 5th during First Friday at the Galleries – All stores in Tlaquepaque stayed open until 7:00 pm and participating galleries which feature engaging artist presentations with wine receptions and hors d’oeuvres who stayed open until 8:00 pm.

At the Gifted Hands Gallery up to June 15th there was Precocious Petroglyphs by husband and wife artist team, Lyn and Ken Mikell showcasing Raku ceramic vessels embellished with indigenous petroglyphs (rock art). An artist reception will take place Friday June 5th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

Or if that was not your thing, perhaps some free entertainment at Tlaquepaque?

Such as the Arctic Fox Trio who performed in Patio del Norte on June 12 – they are regulars on the Northern Arizona music scene. Or even the equally popular “A Celebration of Native American Music and Dance”  which was on Saturday, June 13th.

Of course we have also had the real estate design related outdoor living show which we wrote about!

This is just a small example of what goes on at Tlaquepaque, a site home to over 45 shops, galleries, and restaurants and is a must see for all who are visiting Sedona. The great website www.sedona.biz has more information on what is going on in “Tlaq”

Or of course you can go to the Tlaquepaque website to find out this months activities!

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 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 4th annual Sedona Marathon takes place on Saturday February 7th but celebrations begin on Thursday February 5th.  The festivities surrounding the Sedona Marathon kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday February 5th with a free seminar at Goldenstein Gallery in uptown Sedona.  The seminar is by Phil Wharton, a musculoskeletal specialist, who will be talking about some special techniques used by world-class athletes from around the globe.

Also on February 5th will be the premiere of “Victory Over Darkness”, a documentray about three blind athletes who compete in the Ironman Triathlon.  The movie will be shown at 4:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres.

On Friday, February 6th, runners can register for the race at the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village starting at 10:00 a.m.  Registration continues throughout the day, ending at 9:00 p.m.

Friday evening at Canyon Breeze is the pre-race pasta feed from 6:00-9:00 p.m.with a fabulous buffet cooked by fantastic chef, David Schmidt.  The pasta-feed is open to everyone, is typically a lot of fun and costs $15 per person including tip.

Saturday morning the race will start at Sedona Cultural Park at 8:00 a.m. There are three races available, a full marathon, a half marathon and a 5k race.  For more information or to register for the Sedona Marathon visit www.sedonamarathon.com.  Don’t miss the Sedona Marathon, it promises to be a fun event for all.

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 Tavasci Marsh, the largest freshwater marsh (unrelated to the Colorado River) in Arizona, is a part of the Tuzigoot National Monument.  The marsh is designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) and is home to a large variety of bird species including the Painted Redstart, Greater Pewee, Magnificent Hummingbird, Common Black-Hawk, Western and Cassin’s Kingbirds, Vermilion Flycatcher, Summer Tanager, Abert’s Towhee and Lucy’s Warbler to name a few.  The Tavasci Marsh is spring-fed and has had many uses during its lifetime, from irrigated fields and cattle grazing to a flushing area for nearby Pecks Lake and an expanded use area for waterfowl.  Its varied use has created a need for restoring and managing the marsh to make sure that it will continue to be available as an IBA and will go into the future as a healthy wetland environment.  An Audobon program is underway to manage the restoration of the Tavasci Marsh and those interested can attend a presentation on Wednesday, November 19th at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Sedona, 100 Meadowlark Drive (off Hwy. 179).  Call (928) 214-0415 for more information.

The Tavasci Marsh is just one asset to the beautiful Sedona area, allowing for excellent bird watching as well as providing a piece of preserved nature.  Sedona is a naturally beautiful place to live, offering its residents a lifestyle to be envied.

If you are interested in looking at real estate in Sedona contact Claudia Ault and her team today at (928) 301-3016.  Claudia Ault and her team have the Sedona Real Estate knowledge and experience that you need to maximize your Sedona Real Estate search.  Visit www.claudiaault.com for complimentary access to the Sedona MLS, and all available listings in Sedona today.

Happy Independence Day! No not July 4th, but Mexican Independence Day in September! (September 16th) This year a great Mexican Independence Day Festival is coming to Sedona, Arizona and being held at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts village for all to enjoy!

The 35th annual "Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque" is celebrating Mexican Independence Day by way of a great party on September 13th with the cute and charming plazas and streets of Tlaquepaque being awash in colorful music and dancing in the spirit of old Mexico! Remember that Tlaquepaque contains 40 units or shops, restaurants and galleries ready to serve you!

Mexican arts and crafts will be available throughout the festival and of course the atmosphere will be great! With Flamenco, face painting for the kids and balloon art it really will be fun for the whole family! 

If you are interested in buying a home in Sedona or the surrounding area then please contact Claudia Ault and her team in Sedona, Arizona for professional Real Estate advice. The team will be able to give you specialist real estate advice on purchasing or selling a home in the area and help you locate your dream property, whether you are relocating to the area due to its great lifestyle or for a second home for your vacations. Claudia Ault and her team can help you in all your real estate needs.