Phil and Terry DePasquale

Red Rock Canvas Event is Building Momentum

Sedona's 1st Annual city-wide arts and culture event is building momentum. The city will come alive through the arts November 7 - 9 with the Sedona Gallery Association's "Red Rock Canvas - The Event".
Purchase tickets now for the pinnacle of the weekend - an elegant Gala at Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa. Saturday November 8 from 7 - 10pm, the ballroom will light up with spirited auctions from which a portion of the proceeds will benefit Camp Soaring Eagle and Human Nature Dance Theatre. Highlights include live and silent auctions, Wild Oak label wines from St. Francis Winery and Vineyards, luscious hors d'oeuvres from Reds, live music and a presentation by Camp Soaring Eagle spokesperson, actress Jane Seymour.
Tickets are available with two options: Gala and Auctions for $150 or a $175 VIP ticket. Both include $50 towards an auction win. The VIP ticket features a Sunday tour of the Waddell studios and special courtesies in all SGA galleries. The first 50 tickets sold will be entered to win an exclusive gourmet brunch with John and Ruth Waddell at the studios. For more information on Sedona visit www.RedRockCanvas.com. To purchase tickets for the Gala and Auctions call 928-567-3650.

The Real Estate Market remains sluggish as foreclosures and short sales continue to hit the market. Once these distressed properties are absorbed, the market will begin to stabilize.

Month of Januray:

13 Residential Home Sales - Average $386,000

4 Vacant Land Sales

Month of February:

3 Vacant Land Sales

Month of March:

33 Residential Home Sales - Average $614,000

6 Vacant Land Sales

Month of April:

24 Residential Home Sales - Average $595,000

9 Vacant Land Sales

Month of May:

37 Residential Homes Sales - Average $507,000

3 Vacant Land Sales

Month of June:

18 Residential Homes Sales - Average $646,000

5 Vacant Land Sales

Month of July:

17 Residential Home Sales - Average $454,000

Vacant Land Sales 6

Month of August:

Residential Home Sales - Average $444,500

Vacant Land Sales 2

Tell all your friends, neighbors and guests about it. Enjoy festivities day and night all Labor Day weekend at 22nd Annual Moonlight Madness Street Festival & Sidewalk Sales in Sedona Main Street District, beginning Saturday August 30th from noon to 9 p.m. and continuing through Monday, September 1 of Labor Day weekend. This street festival includes a wide variety of live music and entertainment, activities for adults and children, plus sidewalk sales at numerous stores along Hwy. 89A & Hwy. 179 in the Main Street District. The merchants and properties make it all possible and they're getting everything planned and arranged now.

This free community event is presented and coordinated by Sedona Main Street Program and the businesses in the District. Bring the extended family for a special time of fun, food, music, and shopping in your community! Park once and ride the free Roadrunner Shuttle throughout the area.

If you have any questions, call 204-2390 or e-mail info@sedonamainstreet.com

August 23-31 Red Rocks Music Festival Featuring world-class chamber and flamenco music, orchestral performances, master classes and workshops throughout the week. Call 877-733-7257.

The Red Rocks Music Festival educates, engages, and challenges audiences through a unique collaboration of leading Arizona artists and world acclaimed musicians.

History of the Festival

In its inaugural season, on Labor Day 2002, a festival symphony was lead by Maestro Shlomo Mintz, who also played the Mendelssohn violin concerto . Beethoven Symphony Number 7 received a standing ovation. Other performers included pianist Gustavo Romero and "Musica Viva" Director David Ehrlich.

Since then the festival has maintained a high level of performance, which included Elmira Darvarova, first woman co-concertmaster of the New York Metropolitan Orchestra. The 2005 Season marked a collaborative effort with ASU School of Music which included concerts and master classes . Intercultural Journeys lead by Philadelphia Orchestra cellist, Ohad Bar-David, with Native American Flutist R. Carlos Nakai was a huge success with sold out venues.

Following years included artist such as Shmuel Ashkenasi and Marc Johnson of the Vermeer Quartet.

The 2007 6th annual festival offered a variety of events including Quintessence, a woodwind quintet performing a Southwest premier by composer Bill Douglas. The dance side of arts was presented by Tango dances in 2006 and Un Corazon Flamenco in 2007. In addition, two young opera stars, Sarah Heltzel and baritone, Adam Margulies, both received great accolades. The Young Artists performance and master classes has been an integral part of the festival as the festival looks forward to its 7th year. We anticipate continuation of high level performance with artist scheduled to appear such as Shmuel Ashkenasi of the Curtis Institute, Rami Solomonow, viola Professor DePaul University and other distinguished musicians.