The crowds are gone, the heat has dropped; but the leaves are still turning, the air is crisp at night, and you can be outside all day long. November provides some of the year’s best hiking and biking, or shopping and art gallery trips.  Don’t Forget to Reserve Sedona’s Best Hotel Rooms at the Southwest Inn!

Sedona November Activities-2009

11/01-Carolina Panthers visit Arizona Cardinals

11/01-11/17-Beneath the Surface Annual Exhibition-over 80 works of art on display, sponsored by the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition.

11/02-11/06 - Plein Air Watercolors workshop at the Sedona Arts Center.

11/15-11/22 - “Barefoot In The Park” – Canyon Moon Theatre

11/6 – 11/7 – Sedona Gallery Association presents “Red Rock Canvas” the event.  Throughout the weekend the galleries will host demonstrations, receptions and artists dialogues.  A silent auction with select items to benefit Camp Soaring Eagle will be running in all of the participating galleries.  For more information, visit www.RedRockCanvas.com

11/07-11/08-Zen of Photography outdoor workshop.

11/09-11/15-Visual Sensations, Understanding Color and Zen Calligraphy workshops.

11/10 - Sedona International Film Festival “The Messenger” starring Woody Harrelson

11/13 – “Walking Thunder” Medicine Woman at Ringing Rocks Foundation

11/13 – 01/09 – Come experience the Magic of “The Polar Express” on the Grand Canyon Railway.  read along with the story as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole.  For more information visit www.polarexpressride.com

11/15 – Chamber Music Sedona

11/15 – Farmer’s Market at the Sedona Airport – noon to 4:00

11/15-Seattle Seahawks visit the Arizona Cardinals.

11/19-12/31 – Red Rock Fantasy is a festival of more than a million lights providing a holiday tradition in the shadows of the beautiful Sedona Red Rocks.  With almost 50 displays created by families from the Southwest, the festival will wow the little ones.  Located at Los Abrigados Resort. Sun – Thur 5 – 9 pm, Fri and Sat 5 – 10 pm.  Adult – $5, Senior – $4, Children (5 and up) – $3.

11/27 – 12/6 – Come and celebrate the Holidays at Tlaquepaque – Area artists and galleries will have over 30 Christmas trees fully decorated in fun and exquisite ways to entice the guests of Tlaquepaque.  The trees will be on display throughout the courtyards accompanied by silent auction bid sheets.  The proceeds from this Holiday event will benefit Toys for Tots, Camp Soaring Eagle and the Waldorf School.  For more information visit www.tlaq.com

Sedona November Activities-2008

Our community library is right next door. It’s a beautiful building with leaded glass windows created by a local artist. From November 9-19th the library is hosting its annual Festival Of Wreaths. This year the wreath styles run from the traditional to my favorite, a wreath made of items found along the highway.

Thanksgiving is a time for families, reflection and gratitude for our many blessing. The Sedona Arts Center (SAC to the locals) is having an exhibit entitled “Abundance”. Mediums represented include pastels, fabric quilts, silver and gold jewelry, and clay.

November 20th is the opening night of Red Rock Fantasy. Red Rock Fantasy has been a part of the Sedona community for 18 years. The festival is open each evening from 4:00-10:00pm. The cost is $6/adults $4/children and for seniors $5. The proceeds benefit numerous charities here in Sedona including the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Arizona. This is a great event for all members of your family.

Many restaurants in Sedona offer live music on the weekends. These include Cucina Rustica, Dahl and DiLuca, Martini Bar, Shugrue’s and Oak Creek Brewing Company.

November 17 the Mystery Book Club meets at the Well Red Coyote and on Friday, the author of “Running With Strangers” will discuss her book. There is always something going on a the Well Red Coyote.

Another place to expand your mind is the Sedona Creative Life Center. Subjects to be covered beginning November 19 are “Transforming Challenges into Blessings”, “My Stroke of Insignt”, “Marking Changes Workshop”…please visit their website for details.

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May we suggest Rene’s at Tlaquepaque; Heartline Cafe in the Fireside Room;Dahl & DiLuca Ristorante Italiano; Judi’s; Barking Frog; Yavapai Restaurant—all excellent choices. Ranging in price from $30 to $75 prie fixe.

We have noticed an increase in the number of guests asking about gluten-free restaurants. November is Gluten-Free Awareness Month so we are paying attention to this.

11/20/09 – 3rd Point – Studio Live – 7:30 instrumental blend of rock and jazz
11/21/09 – Blues Dawg Festival – Studio Live – 7:30 – blues and r&b
11/29/09 – The Velvet Tigers – Studio Live – 2:00pm – music of the 1960s

11/21/09 – Sinfonietta-Master Chorale – Handel’s Messiah sing along – Mingus Union High School-2:30

11/29/09 – Estatic Poetry & Music – 7 Centers Yoga Arts – 7:00pm

11/27 & 28/09 - “Legends of Country Music” Camp Verde 7:00