Community Calendar

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Palestine ’36” showing April 10-16 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

Selected as Palestine’s Official Submission to the 98th Academy Awards and an Official Selection of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, “Palestine ’36” is a sweeping historical drama set during a pivotal moment in Palestinian history.

Set in 1936, as the British Empire tightens its colonial grip on Palestine, the film follows Yusuf, a man torn between his village home and his work in Jerusalem. Against the backdrop of the 1936 Palestinian Revolt, British colonial rule, and the arrival of Jewish refugees fleeing persecution in Europe, the lives of Palestinians, British authorities, and newcomers collide in a moment that will shape the region’s future.

Starring an international ensemble including Jeremy Irons and Liam Cunningham, Hiam Abbass, Kamel Al Basha, Yasmine Al Massri, Saleh Bakri, “Palestine ’36” offers a powerful, human-centered portrait of resistance, displacement and moral reckoning.

“Palestine ’36” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre April 10-16. Showtimes will be Friday, Sunday and Monday, April 10, 12 and 13 at 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 14, 15 and 16 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.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue the 2026 season of its Sedona Professional Theatre Company with “Gutenberg! The Musical!” live on stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, running April 10-12.

“Gutenberg! The Musical!” — written by Scott Brown and Anthony King — stars Michael Doherty and Alex Bechtel and is directed by Dan Kazemi.

In this two-man musical spoof, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new, ill-advised project – a big, splashy musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud and Doug sing all the songs and play all the parts in their crass historical epic, with the hope that one of the producers in attendance will give them that elusive Broadway contract.

MICHAEL DOHERTY
Michael Doherty — an east coast-based actor, writer, and comedian — has spent five seasons at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, playing roles including Fanny Babbs in Charley’s Aunt, Charlie in The Foreigner, the Narrator in Every Brilliant Thing, and Mr. Green in Clue. Off-Broadway: 59E59 Theaters. Regional: Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Cleveland Play House, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Wilma Theater, Gulfshore Playhouse, and more. Doherty has been awarded the Barrymore Award for Supporting Actor in a Musical and the Theatre Bay Area Award for Leading Performance in a Play.

ALEX BECHTEL
Alex Bechtel is a member of Actor's Equity Association and has been a professional actor since he graduated from The University of the Arts in 2008. He is a graduate of the inaugural class of The Pig Iron School for Advanced Performance Training. Acting credits include work with The Walnut Street Theatre, Arden Theatre Company, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, People's Light & Theatre Company, 1812 Productions, Theatre Horizon, New Paradise Laboratories, and narration work with The Philadelphia Orchestra. In 2018, Bechtel was awarded a Barrymore Award for Outstanding Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his work in the Arden Theatre Co's The Light Princess, for which he also composed original music.

“Gutenberg! The Musical!” is generously sponsored by Bill and Janet Johnson. Season sponsors are Renee and Doug Leuthold and Chuck Marr.

“Gutenberg! The Musical!” will take the stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Friday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

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 “Colors of Time” showing April 11-16 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres.

A group of strangers, all descendants of a woman named Adèle Meunier, are gathered in Normandy. The town would like to purchase her long-abandoned property, and four “cousins” are tasked with overseeing the transaction. Thus begins a genealogical journey into the past, taking us to 1895 Paris, with the City of Light on the brink of an industrial and cultural revolution.

Aptly entitled “The Coming of the Future” in French, “Colors of Time” literally plunges us into a moment in time when Parisian creativity is at its apex — when not only electricity and technology, but photography and Impressionism in painting and music are creating a spark that’s about to erupt into a movement far beyond anyone’s expectations.

Cédric Klapisch‘s endearing new comedy is a soul-stirring, time-traveling trip for lovers of the arts everywhere.

“Inventive, cleverly structured, and beautifully written, it’s a thoroughly engaging story, enlivened by a terrific ensemble cast.” — Next Best Picture

“Genially inventive in messing with the codes of period cinema.” — Screen International

“Colors of Time” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres April 11-16. Showtimes will be Saturday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.; Monday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday, April 14 at 4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, April 15 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.; and Thursday, April 16 at 700 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.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Spacewoman” showing April 10-16 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres.

“Spacewoman” is the extraordinary journey of Astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft — the Space Shuttle.

Born on the other side of the tracks in upstate New York, she smashed many glass ceilings in the US Air Force and at NASA in her career, culminating in four increasingly dramatic and dangerous space shuttle missions.

With an incredible set of archival materials, intimate interviews, and a moving score by Marcelo Zarvos, Hannah Berryman’s nail-biting film shares the emotional journey experienced by Eileen’s family and explores what level of risk is acceptable in human endeavor.

“It reminds us that no dream remains impossible.” — Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes

“A testament to human perseverance, curiosity and courage.” — Andrew Glester, Physics World

“Spacewoman” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres April 10-16. Showtimes will be Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 10, 11, 12 and 13 at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, April 14 at 3:30 and 7:00 p.m.; and Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16 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.

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

When crisis strikes in Yavapai County—often without warning—the Arizona Crisis Team is there. Now, this vital nonprofit is calling on compassionate community members to step forward as a new round of volunteer training begins April 11.

The Arizona Crisis Team (ACT) provides free, around-the-clock emotional, practical, and resource support to individuals and families facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ACT volunteers respond at the request of emergency agencies to scenes involving deaths, attempted suicides, sexual assaults, domestic violence, fires, serious accidents, medical emergencies, and other traumatic events.

While police officers and firefighters focus on public safety, medical care, and fire suppression, ACT volunteers focus on people—offering calm, compassionate support when it is needed most. Their presence allows families and individuals in crisis to begin regaining a sense of control after tragedy, with services delivered respectfully and with sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.

Local first responders say the impact of ACT’s work cannot be overstated. Volunteers themselves describe the work as challenging—but deeply meaningful. Many say it is a privilege to help people navigate both the emotional shock and practical realities of what may be the worst day of their lives.

ACT volunteers commit to three 12-hour shifts per month, scheduled at their convenience, serving either the Greater Prescott (west) or Sedona–Verde Valley (east) chapters. Although volunteers are expected to respond within five minutes of a call, they are free to continue normal activities while on standby. Emergency personnel remain on scene, and ACT dispatchers provide additional support by phone. Ongoing encouragement and training are also offered through monthly meetings and shared experiences with fellow volunteers.

Training takes place over three weekend days in Prescott Valley and prepares volunteers to respond effectively to a wide range of emotional and logistical needs in the community. Those interested in making a real difference can learn more and apply by visiting azcrisisteam.org. For the right person, this is more than volunteering—it’s a chance to be a steady presence when it matters most.

Prescott’s Phippen Museum is once again hosting the 10th Arizona Pastel Artists Association National Show. The exhibition and sale runs from February 28 through April 19, 2026. Creativity and unique subject matters spark this showcase of paintings full of rich, saturated colors that only pastels can achieve.

We invite you to the grand opening reception on March 14th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The reception includes a presentation by artist Karen Budan, a luncheon and an awards ceremony, which are open to the public and free of charge.

Paintings in the exhibition include landscape, still life, abstract and more, including western and local themes. Works from fifteen northern Arizona artists will be on display as well as artists from across the state and nation.
Nationally acclaimed and award-winning artist, Karen Budan, served as judge for the juried show. Karen is a contemporary still life artist, whose style ranges from realistic to highly photorealistic. Her paintings capture vivid colors, luminous reflections and extraordinary detail.
The Phippen Art Museum is located at 4701 Highway 89 North in Prescott. For more information please visit: apaa.wildapricot.org.

Photo caption: Aerie Trailhead Sunset by Sedona Artist, Suzette Young

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.

Join NAU Art Museums at the beautiful Clara M. Lovett Art Museum on the 2nd floor of historic Old Main for an exhibit highlighting the works of the School of Art and Design faculty.

The show will be open February 17, through April 25, 2026. Tuesdays through Saturdays

The Artist Reception is February 26 | 5 - 7 PM

#CAlisArt #NAUArt+Design #FacultyExhibition #NAUArtMuseums #ClaraMLovettArtMuseum

SAME FUN- NEW DAY & TIME! Step right up and learn the art of amazing juggling! Join our new Junior Juggling Squad for kids ages 10-16, led by the awesome Mr. Frankie,an experienced performer and teacher with years of circus-style know-how. Each week, you'll build balance, confidence, coordination, and some seriously cool skills. Whether you're a total beginner or already tossing a few tricks, this club is your place to shine. Come juggle, laugh, and level up! The club meets weekly. Supplies provided* For more information and to register, please call the Youth Desk at 928.777.1537. Presented with funding by the Friends of the Prescott Public Library. *Juggling kits will be available for check out, or participants may provide their own juggling materials.