Community Calendar

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, April 21 when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen encore of the acclaimed British stage production “The Audience”. There will be two shows at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Academy Award, Golden Globe, Tony and Emmy-winner Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production “The Audience”, directed by Stephen Daldry.

For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.

Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon “The Crown” was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.

“Funny and truthful, good-hearted, spiky, full of surprises. I loved every minute.” — The Times

“Helen Mirren rules in this engaging and humanizing retrospective.” — Time Out New York

“To the surprise of exactly no one, Helen Mirren is absolutely terrific.” — New York Post

“Royally entertaining.” — Variety

“The Audience” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, or $13 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 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 Flagstaff Folk Festival will take place June 13-14. We are seeking music-loving, smile-wearing, laugh-inducing, easy-going, community-minded folk to fill a variety of essential festival positions in these areas: Musician Hospitality, Sound & Stage, Safety, Set-Up, Workshops, Guest Hospitality, Media, Merch Team, Vendor Hospitality and Tear Down. All shifts are 4 hours or less. You will get a free festival t-shirt and free admission for the remainder of the day when you volunteer. Learn details and sign up through the link below under ticketing.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Jimmy & The Demons” showing April 17-23 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

For six decades, Jimmy Grashow's intricate woodcuts and fantastical sculptures have graced museums and galleries, iconic album covers and over a thousand publications. As Jimmy approaches 80, he is given the commission of a lifetime — The Cathedral — that proves to be both exhilarating and daunting.

As he obsessively carves his magnum opus, Jimmy searches for the meaning behind this profound and sacred piece to which he devotes every moment. But life is full of surprises and Jimmy is faced with a difficult decision. Navigating through the unexpected twists and turns with humor and trepidation, he experiences the true agony and ecstasy of being an artist.

“Jimmy & The Demons” is an unforgettable reminder that life can be a chaotic struggle, but the power of love, kindness and courage is undeniable.

“Jimmy & The Demons” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre April 17-23. Showtimes will be Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18 at 3:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Monday and Thursday, April 19, 20 and 23 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.

Get involved in your library and community by joining Prescott Public Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! TAG members plan and host library events for kids and teens as well as seek out service opportunities in the community. TAG is for teens in grades 6-12 and meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 4 pm. If you are interested in joining TAG, fill out the TAG Application or call Jennifer Kendall at 928.777.1500 ext. 5353. 

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “You’re Dating a Narcissist!” showing April 17-23 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.

“You’re Dating a Narcissist!” is a comedy starring Marisa Tomei, Ciara Brabo, Sherry Cola, Marco Pigossi and Jose Maria Yazpik.

An outspoken New York psychologist and author rushes to Los Angeles along with her best friend in order to stop her lovesick daughter's wedding, fearing that the groom is the one that that she warns against the most — a narcissist.

“You’re Dating a Narcissist!” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres April 17-23. Showtimes will be Friday, April 17 at 4:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19 at 12:30 p.m.; Monday and Thursday, April 20 and 23 at 7:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, April 22 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.

At this month's Focus on Photography, popular photographer and teacher of photography, Nick Kelsh, will help you capture stunning images using the camera you always have with you (your smartphone!) by demonstrating how to take full advantage of your phone’s camera to capture professional-quality images. Understanding manual controls on your phone can take your images to the next level and can help you gain even more creative control with your smartphone. Nick is a renowned photographer and author of nine books, including the bestselling Naked Babies and Siblings (co-authored with Pulitzer Prize winning writer, Anna Quindlen) and three how-to books for amateurs, How to Photograph Your Baby, How to Photograph Your Family and How to Photograph Your Life. He has appeared Oprah and The Today Show, and has been featured in Time, Life, Newsweek, National Geographic, The New Yorker, Forbes, and Fortune. He illustrated Rachel Carson’s classic The Sense of Wonder, and wrote and photographed two gift books: How to be Santa Claus and How to be Dad. Focus on Photography is a monthly photography lecture and workshop series arranged by and held in partnership with Yavapai Digital Arts and Photo Club.

Please join the Northern Arizona Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society for a presentation by Richard Ryan.

Richard Ryan’s talk will focus on the most recent glacial period, roughly 12 to 16 thousand years ago. He will outline the Ice Age physical environment and how it differs from today. He will then present images of the megafauna that roamed in what is now Arizona and then discuss the Paleoindian period where there is the first evidence of human presence. There are six mammoth kill sites in Arizona and these areas will be discussed with photos and videos.

Mr. Ryan received a master’s degree in Archaeology from Northern Arizona University. He worked for the Desert Research Institute, the Museum of Northern Arizona, several contract archaeology companies and as an archaeologist with the Prescott National Forest. His main area of interest is Ice Age mammoth hunters of the Paleoindian period.

All are welcome. All are related.

A social gathering for artists of all skill levels. Get your creative juices flowing with fun drawing prompts.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Heads or Tails?” showing April 17-23 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

John C. Reilly stars as Buffalo Bill in “Heads or Tails?” — a surreal Italian Western film that blends frontier drama with Italian folklore.

At the dawn of the 20th century, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show rolls into Italy, peddling the myth of the American frontier and sparking the imagination of Rosa, a young woman trapped in a stifling marriage to a powerful and violent landowner.

When a rodeo between American cowboys and Italian butteri ends in tragedy, Rosa flees with Santino, the daring local rider who bested the Americans. But in a world where justice is sold to the highest bidder, Buffalo Bill and others join the hunt for the bounty on Santino's head. Rosa's dream of freedom quickly collides with the weight of reality — and like in every good Western ballad, fate flips a coin.

“Heads or Tails?” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre April 17-23. Showtimes will be Friday, Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17, 18, 21 and 22 at 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Monday and Thursday, April 19, 20 and 23 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.