Community Calendar

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Preserved” showing Sept. 19-25 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

Filmmaker Ben Clark will be here in Sedona to host the first two screenings of “Preserved” on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20, and will conduct a Q&A session after each screening.

In an era of wildfires, drought, and species decline, Vermejo is proof that ecosystem restoration is possible. And it's a blueprint for where it can happen next.

“Preserved” is more than a film — it’s a call to action. From farmers and ranchers to hikers and hunters, we all have a role to play.

For nearly 175 years, the Southwestern United States has seen civilizations rise and fall, leaving behind landscapes stripped by time and industry. Northern New Mexico’s 560,000-acre Vermejo is one such place—a land rich with history, from dinosaurs and early Indigenous communities to homesteaders, a conservation-minded grain baron, and Hollywood’s glitterati seeking outdoor recreation. But modern times took their toll, leaving it overgrazed and scarred by mining.

In 1996, Ted Turner bought the land as part of his work to restore and protect lands across the United States. A dedicated team began to work to heal the land, transforming it into a thriving sanctuary. Today, Vermejo stands as a testament to what’s possible: biodiversity restored, landscapes reborn, and a model for global conservation.

Shot over 130+ days in breathtaking cinematography, “Preserved” unveils this hidden paradise, capturing ancient archaeological wonders and unseen wildlife behaviors — bears stealing mountain lion kills, microscopic worlds thriving in water-filled potholes, and animals adapting to a changing planet. Scientists, ranchers, and visionaries come together to revive a landscape once thought lost, with voices like media mogul Ted Turner, leading conservationist Kris Tompkins, and renowned author Craig Childs.

“Preserved” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Sept. 19-25. Showtimes will be Friday, Saturday and Monday, Sept. 19, 20 and 22 at 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 21, 23 and 25 at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.

Join Kitt School of Music for the Visiting Faculty McLin / Campbell Duo Recital with piano and violin!

Monday | September 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Kitt Recital Hall

Korngold Much Ado about Nothing Suite

Zwillich Episodes

Szymanowski Nocturne and Tarantella

Brahms d minor sonata

#KittSchoolOfMusic #CALisMusic #CALisCommunity

Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!

The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.

If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. This walk is included with your park entry fee.

The Artists' Coalition of Flagstaff FREE U.S. Military Veterans Art Program and Classes are available to ALL U. S. Military Veterans. Classes are led by long time professional local Flagstaff artists in many disciplines. For more information email acfexdir@gmail.com or visit flagstaff-arts.org/

Out of the Fire
Student Ceramic Exhibition and Sale
September 15th – 28th, 2025
Showcasing brilliant works by student ceramicists at Sedona Arts Center!

Artist Reception: Friday September 19, 2025
The Special Exhibition Gallery is Open Daily 12–5pm.

Prints. People. Power

Clara M. Lovett Art Museum

September 15 - November 27, 2025

Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 PM

The Clara M. Lovett Art Museum at Northern Arizona University proudly presents Prints. People. Power., an exhibition celebrating the bold visual voices of artists from across the American southwest as well as Central and South America who harness the power of printmaking to address pressing social, political, and cultural issues while also celebrating our shared humanity. Featuring works from the museum’s permanent collection, we focus on artists from three organizations: the Taller de Grafica Popular (1937), the Movimiento Artistico del Rio Salado (1978), and the Arizona Print Group (1990s). The exhibition enables visitors to explore how artists utilize the democratic medium of print to amplify marginalized voices, inspire dialogue, and foster connections across borders.

#CALisArt #NAUMuseums #PrintsPeoplePower

We invite you to volunteer at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park!

The duplex-style Riordan Mansion remains one of the finest examples of American Arts and Crafts-
style architecture open to the public today. Designed by the architect of the impressive El Tovar Hotel
at the Grand Canyon, Charles Whittlesey, the homes were built in 1904 with indoor plumbing, hot
and cold running water, central heat, and electric lights, reflecting the most modern technology and
design of the time.
Seen by guided tour only, the interiors of the Riordan family homes look essentially as they did in 1904.
The homes showcase original family belongings including fine examples of early Stickley furniture.

Volunteer opportunities available include Front Desk, Interpretive Tours, Grounds and Maintenance services.

Help us preserve history, learn and share the story of Flagstaff.

Contact the Park at 928-779-4395 for more information.

Does your child love stories and furry friends? Join us for a tail-wagging good time that nurtures literacy, one paw at a time. Paws for Reading offers a relaxed space where children can read aloud to trained therapy dogs. This program helps build reading confidence, improve fluency, and make reading fun! No registration required. Paws for Reading is presented monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. For more information, contact the Youth Desk at 928.777.1537 or email youth.services@prescott-az.gov. This program is presented in partnership with Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Naked Ambition” showing Sept. 19-25 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

Bunny Yeager, once heralded as the world's prettiest photographer, had a huge influence on 20th-century pop culture, though few people know her name.

Whether by popularizing the bikini, helping discover Bettie Page, shaping the image of Playboy, or inventing the selfie, Bunny was a trailblazer whose work bucked against conservative 1950s America and helped pave the way for the feminist movement and the sexual revolution. Yet the very changes she helped usher in would soon render her a forgotten relic — until now.

Featuring testimonies from Dita VonTeese, Bruce Weber and Larry King, “Naked Ambition” is a rediscovery of a brilliant yet overlooked artist.

“Naked Ambition” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Sept. 19-25. Showtimes will be Friday, Saturday and Monday, Sept. 19, 20 and 22 at 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 23 and 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.