Community Calendar

The Sedona International Film Festival is teaming up with writer and moto-photo journalist Koz Mraz for a special FREE EVENT “Midnight Rider on a Graveyard Run” on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

“Midnight Rider on a Graveyard Run” is based on a true story and part of the Koz Mraz Mystery Series.

In 2012 Koz Mraz wrote an investigative journalism feature called “Midnight Rider on a Graveyard Run” based on his curiosity about the 8 million Americans who work the graveyard shift. His quest and discoveries became the catalyst for his best-selling action thriller book series.

Ride with him as this harrowing journey across the U.S. at night reveals the darker side of the mysterious graveyard shift. Where are the “Mispers” (missing persons)? According to the FBI, in 2024, there were 533,936 missing person cases filed in the United States. What is the trail of buried bones in the Corridor of Death?

A book released in late 2025 by former FBI Director, Frank Figliuzzi, finally brings awareness to these daunting statistics. Mraz followed this trail thirteen years ago, and today these events are coming to light for our greater understanding.

Kozmo “Koz” Mraz, an author and renown moto-photo journalist has published over 200 feature stories for prominent travel and lifestyle magazines. Koz traveled the world on two wheels. From China’s great wall to the Himalayan mountains, Europe or the back roads of America, his travel adventures feature interesting people and unique destinations in entertaining prose.

This narrated presentation features video, still photography and audio book clips followed by a Q&A discussion.

“Midnight Rider on a Graveyard Run” will be featured at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are free. 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.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony” showing Oct. 23-29 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

“The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony” is an intimate coming-of-age documentary by three-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Habiba Nosheen that follows three teenage girls in Pakistan, offering a rare and tender portrait of girlhood, joy, and play told through the eyes of young Pakistani girls navigating the margins of society — one somersault at a time.

At its core, “The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony” is a story of hope and quiet defiance. Through the intimate journeys of three teenagers we witness as their passion for gymnastics begins to clash with deeply rooted expectations around what girls can and cannot do. The film follows their journey as they find themselves straddling two polar opposite worlds as they push to make space for themselves through gymnastics.

The result is a lyrical and deeply human portrait of three young girls from a corner of the world we rarely see on screen — a place where girls and sport rarely mix. These are girls who dare to dream.

“The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Oct. 23-29. Showtimes will be Friday, Saturday and Monday, Oct. 23, 24 and 26 at 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 27, 28 and 29 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.

Irish Night, a new addition to Charly's legendary musical array, will take place every Thursday, 7-9:30pm in Flagstaff's Weatherford Hotel. It features Wild World Irish Fiddle, a blend of authentic, dreamy melodies, stomping jigs, and reels with world and Latin twists, as traditional fiddler Kate Rose joins forces with masterful multi-genre guitarist Armand Ramirez. Result: an intoxicating fusion and original, deeply rooted musical experience. The icing on the cake: all the dancers out there will love getting down to the fiery sounds, as Kate teaches simple Irish dance moves and configurations to liven your party. There may even be drinking games or drinking dances. Lovers of Ireland and all things Celtic will connect with poetic interludes and stories from Kate's years in County Clare learning among the fiddling farmers. All ages are welcome, the food is tasty, the drinks are as unique as the historical venue itself. facebook.com/KateRoseWildIrishFiddle
wildirishfiddle@gmail.com 928-380-8489

October 28, 29, and 30th
7:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM each night
The historic Riordan Mansion makes a great backdrop for spinning yarns appropriate to the Halloween season. This very popular guided tour for adults is a storytelling session involving tales of the fantastic and the factual. Sorry NO children under twelve. Dress for the weather, a portion of the tour will be outside.

Space is limited, advanced ticket purchase is required. Cost $22 per person. If you cannot stand for an hour or are unable to do stairs contact the park at 928-779-4395 to arrange for accommodations. Tickets can be purchased at https://azstateparks.com/reserve/Activities/ProgramsAndTours.aspx or call 928-779-4395 for additional information and same day availability.

Tune in and turn up at The General Store — featuring vinyl spinning from Flagstaff’s finest.

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

An eclectic market featuring a mix of vintage, upcycled, artisan, antiques, previously loved treasures! Grab some lunch too! Located on Rte 66 in historic downtown Flagstaff.

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. The program is included with park entrance fees.

Reception:

Thursday | October 8, 2026

5 – 7 PM

This exhibition celebrates drawing as a shared practice rooted in collaboration, and creative exchange. Artists affiliated with the Hozhoni Foundation, a nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, worked alongside invited artists to create the drawings presented here, responding to one another’s ideas, marks, and approaches.

Throughout the exhibit, a rotating selection of curated student projects inspired by these works will extend the dialogue through observation, interpretation, and response.

Ages 8 to 17 Swing by the community room at the East Flagstaff Community Library to play games and table top games!