Community Calendar

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” showing July 18-24 at Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.

Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” captures the childhood of 7-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980.

Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way.

Through her seven-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia’s final days, the family’s unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.

“Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres July 18-24. Showtimes will be Friday, Sunday and Thursday, July 18, 20 and 24 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Monday, July 19 and 21 at 7:00 p.m.; and Tuesday and Wednesday, July 22 and 23 at 4:00 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

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 program is included with park entry fee.

The Blacksmiths are back and they’ve brought along Oscar and Orion, the Harbinger, the Pitchfork Turtle, and the Sonoran Rustback. They have brought all these and more to The Arboretum at Flagstaff as part of the 14th annual Botanical Blacksmiths exhibit. The Botanical Blacksmiths exhibit began in 2012 as a collaborative effort between The Arboretum and the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association (AABA) to showcase ironwork created for the garden, to bring visual interest to the gardens early in the season, and to show visitors how art can bring year round beauty to their own gardens. The exhibit quickly became a visitor favorite and this year’s exhibit is no exception. In addition to showcasing a changing exhibit of 26 pieces of art in the garden, there is also an indoor component 20 nature themed pieces displayed in the Visitor Center Gallery. The Botanical Blacksmiths exhibit showcases work by 8 professional blacksmiths and metal artists from the Southwest. Most of the work in the exhibit is for sale and 30% of the proceeds benefit The Arboretum at Flagstaff. The Botanical Blacksmiths exhibit is open now and will be at The Arboretum until September 20 so come on out and enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the garden art.

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/

What is sound, and how does it travel? In this hands-on STEAM adventure, kids will become sound scientists as they explore how vibrations create the noises we hear every day. Investigate sound waves through exciting experiments, feel vibrations in action, and build your very own working kazoo using simple materials! Learn how pitch, volume, and frequency work and leave with a musical instrument you made yourself! Perfect for curious kids ages 7-10. Register online, at the Youth Desk, or call 928.777.1537.The Summer STEAM Lab is presented by Yavapai Exploration and Science (YES!), with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

Join us for guided nature walks at Hart Prairie Preserve this summer in Northern Arizona. The walks will take place on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning at the barn in the northernmost parking lot.

Learn about the natural and human history of the Flagstaff area, including its geology and the formation of the San Francisco Peaks, Aspen ecology, Bebb willows and TNC’s ongoing conservation work at the preserve. Hikers of all levels are welcome, but be prepared for the 2-mile walk on uneven terrain.

The walks are free and open to the public, but space is limited; registration is required. Sign up here or below before attending. Note: This is a guided walk limited to the nature trail, and members of the public will not have access to the historic buildings in the preserve.

Please bring sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen, plenty of water and binoculars, if desired. During monsoon season, in late July through August, be prepared for rain and bring the necessary equipment for inclement weather. When navigating, follow the Google Maps directions to "Hart Prairie Preserve" (there is no street address) and look for the front gate with a TNC logo on it.

For more information, email Anthony at anthony.chesney@tnc.org.

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.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Mr. Blake At Your Service” showing July 18-23 at Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.

“Mr. Blake At Your Service” is a French romantic comedy starring John Malkovich, Fanny Ardant, Emilie Dequenne, Philippe and Eugenie Anselin.

Mr. Andrew Blake — a recently widowed ultra-successful British businessman — by happenstance takes a job as a butler in a manor house in northern France in a bid to get closer to the memory of his late French wife.

His life takes an unexpected turn as he finds himself befriending not only the household staff but the charming lady of the house as well.

“Mr. Blake At Your Service” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres July 18-23. Showtimes will be Friday and Wednesday, July 18 and 23 at 3:30 p.m.; Saturday and Monday, July 19 and 21 at 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday and Tuesday, July 20 and 22 at 7:00 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.