Flagstaff, AZ - September 2, 2008 - 4th Annual Route 66 Days featuring 366 visiting cars. There are arts & crafts vendors, auto vendors, food and of course shiny old cars. Lots of them! This is a free event that begins Friday night at 6pm till 10pm, Saturday from 8am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. You can get more detailed information from the website on the timing of various events. Don’t look for Live Entertainment or a Beer Garden though, these parts of the event have moved on.

Sedona, AZ-September 2, 2008 - There is always something new going on at Tlaquepaque. On Sept. 5th - Tlaquepaque once again participates in the First Friday Gallery Walk, and you have a chance to see the many fine galleries and exhibits. Kenny Pieper is featured at Kuivato Glass Gallery, Gifted Hands Gallery hosts Sustainable Art - Art for the Soul, Art for the Earth - a unique collection of American arts & crafts created from sustainable or recycled materials.

Don’t forget to visit on September 13th when Tlaquepaque celebrates Mexican Independence day with Fiesta del Tlaquepaque. There will be strolling mariachi and fiery flamenco dancers.

On the 24th, there is a free Jazz concert from noon to 6pm. On September 26th & 27th - consider the State of Art at Tlaquepaque. Fabulous hot jazz and cool art. This event begins on Friday from 5pm to 8pm, and continues Saturday from 10am to 8pm. It sounds like a lot of fun! Be sure and visit their website so you don’t miss any of these fabulous events!

Sedona, AZ-August 31, 2008 from www.Sedona.Biz - Certain places move the soul. Throughout September Goldenstein Gallery, a name synonymous with style and innovation, will be celebrating the majesty of the enthralling world around us with “The Color of the Land.” This riveting exhibition features the magnificent vision of a dynamic group of artists: Landscape painters Rick Balch, DJ Hershman, Martha Slater and Oliver Polzin; patina on metal artist Lynn Rae Lowe and the glorious hand-carved fine art furniture of Eric Freyer, and spectacular hand painted silk scarves by Jacqueline Jackson. These artists deftly capture elements of the natural landscape and bring them inside.

Known for his spectacular fine art furniture Eric Freyer’s stunning ‘Tulip Table and Chairs’ are all individually designed out of hand carved quilted maple. Freyer doesn’t remember a time when he wasn’t working with wood. These gorgeous pieces are both elegant and dazzling to the senses.

The inventor of “Pixelism,” DJ Hershman’s evocative paintings capture, with texture and color, the dramatic spirit of diverse environments, each painting created with a series of dental tools.

Lynne Rae Lowe’s stunning patina on metal landscapes resonate with spectacular vibrancy and translucency.
Martha Slater is known for her impressionistic, contemporary paintings. Slater’s vivid use of color boldly mimics the power and beauty that she sees in the natural environment. A master artist in many styles and techniques, she combines her talents to create vibrant work in many mediums including whimsical and mystical “Story Sticks.”

Lynne Rae Lowe’s stunning patina on metal landscapes resonate with spectacular vibrancy and translucency. “I believe in surrounding oneself with images that uplift the soul and make the spirit dance,” says Lowe. She refers to her work as “inner landscapes.”

Rick Balch’s work deftly captures the ever-changing light and shadow of the red rocks of Sedona. His use of light on the natural landscape mesmerizes his collectors.

Oil Painter Oliver Polzin’s impressionistic work is influenced by the landscapes of Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Kandinsky. He is moved by the color and relationships around him and uses the most expressive colors he can conceive of to express the wonder he sees.

Jacqueline Jordan Jackson, whose family was one of the original pioneer families in Sedona, has worked in nearly every medium from ceramics to oils. Jackson’s family donated the “Art Barn” to Sedona Art Center, and she grew up in what now is the Apple Orchard Inn (which was built by her family). Her newest creations, vibrant hand painted silk scarves, luminously capture the brilliance of the floral images she depicts. All of her beautiful designs are inspired by nature.

The public is invited to meet these engaging artists and other local artists at the opening night reception for “The Color of the Land” on Friday September 5 from 5-8pm during the First Friday Sedona Gallery Association Art Walk. Well-loved local musicians Jack and Ray Reeves will be performing at the gallery and there will be a wine tasting by local vineyard Alcantara.

This special exhibition is part of the Sedona Gallery Associations “Art of Gold” event. Taking place September 1-7, “Art of Gold” is the collector’s opportunity! Any purchase of $500 or more is entered into a drawing to win a $1000 gift certificate for the Sedona Gallery Association’s galleries. Collectors are given an additional entry for each $500 increment.

Goldenstein Gallery is also pleased to announce their new Custom Carpet and Rug Design Division. They now have the ability to create stunning exceptional fine art floor coverings in a variety of mediums including Orientals, Kilims, Afgans, Russian Soumacks.

Known for his spectacular Fine Art Furniture Eric Freyer’s stunning Tulip Table and Chairs are all individually designed out of hand carved quilted maple.

They are also able to design exquisite felted masterpieces which are created using the innovative Lomontage technique. A patented process, the Lamontage heritage is in the ancient art of felting. All of the rugs are created by hand and hundreds of colors and layers in the form of webbing are used. The stunning effect produces an extraordinary new art form for the floor. Goldenstein Gallery Exclusively carries the Lamontage line in Northern Arizona.

Goldenstein Gallery, a name synonymous with style and innovation, has been delighting locals and visiting collectors for years. Located in beautiful uptown Sedona, the gallery is known for its diversity of world-renowned local and regional artists in all media and all styles. They consistently surprise collectors with the unexpected, mounting an entirely new show each month yet being able to show work from all of the artists they represent. Their 1st Friday events are highly attended by the artists they represent which creates an unparalleled ambiance.

Goldenstein Gallery is located at 390 N. Hwy. 89A in uptown Sedona and is open daily. Parking is available behind the gallery. Visit their website www.GoldensteinArt.com to sign up for their informative E-zine released monthly or call 928-204-1765 for additional information.

Tee Up for Murder, Mystery, and Fun!

Join Canyon Moon at Marketplace Café

Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.

Marketplace Café is located in the Oak Creek Factory Outlets at the corner of Jacks Canyon Road and Highway 179 in the Village of Oak Creek.
With limited seating, be sure to buy your tickets now by calling Marketplace Café at 928-284-5478. Murder Mystery Dinner theatre tickets are $39.99 per person and include a four-course meal.
This is an event to die for, so don’t miss it!

Throughout August - save up to 35% on select pieces! Goldenstein is expanding for the second time in less than a year! They represent 60 diverse artists, primarily local and regional, the gallery has become a multi-faceted celebration of creativity and independent vision.

Stop in to see Jill Anderson’s woven tapestries, Martha Slater’s impressionistic, contemporary paintings, Dorit Herlinger’s rich metal work, as well as their regularly featured artists, including my favorite - Sherab Khandro (a sample of her work is below).

Goldenstein Gallery, a name synonymous with style and innovation, has been delighting locals and visiting collectors for years. Located in beautiful uptown Sedona, the gallery is known for its diversity of world-renowned local and regional artists in all media and all styles. They consistently surprise collectors with the unexpected, mounting an entirely new show each month yet being able to show work from all of the artists they represent

Goldenstein Gallery is located in the Shops at Arroyo Roble, in Uptown Sedona.

In August, Goldenstein Gallery presents “The Dog and Pony Show,” an exhibition featuring artists whose images capture the splendor of these creatures. Artists include watercolorist Naomi Offner, photographer Bobbie Goodrich, accomplished painters John Gereck and Jane Darrow and Sculptor Jan Van Ek. All of these artists have spent years developing an intimate relationship with their subjects resulting in incredibly moving and sensitive images. The show will run from August 1-31. The gallery is located at 390 North Highway 89A and open daily from 10am to 6pm. Parking is available behind the gallery. For more information, call 204-1765.

Members of the Sedona Gallery Association are expanding their hours this summer! Galleries will remain open until 8:00 pm Friday and Saturday evenings, through Labor Day. Please visit the SGA website for a list of member galleries. Sedona is home to over 70 galleries featuring a variety of mediums and styles from the modern to the traditional. The First Friday ArtWalk event, held the first Friday of every month from 5:00 - 8:00 pm is a great way to “prowl” around the galleries and discover different kinds of art!

The Sedona Arts Center will hold a Special 50th Anniversary Exhibit, “Sedona’s Daughters” from Sept. 5-28, in the Members Fine Art Gallery. The opening reception will be held on Sept. 5 from 5-8 pm.

This exhibit is being “brought back” after a successful run in the Sedona Arts Center’s Fine Art Members Gallery in 2000. We invite women artists in Sedona to show their best art in this celebratory exhibit.

A “Sedona Sons” Exhibit will take place in January 2009 - BUT - Ladies First! An all-male jury panel will be selected for the September “Daughters” exhibit and an all-female jury panel will be selected for the January “Son’s” Exhibit.

Works will be taken in on Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 9am - 12pm in the North Classroom of the Gallery Building. For more information, call 928-282-3809, visit www.SedonaArtsCenter.com or email nwilson@sedonaartscenter.com

Experience world-class chamber music, orchestral performances and more during the upcoming 7th Annual Red Rocks Music Festival. Special performances in Sedona will take place Aug. 23, 30 and 31 at the Jewish Community Center of Sedona Verde Valley. The line-up:

Aug. 23, 7:30 pm: The trio “Paradisa!”, an exciting, emerging group consisting of flute, cello and piano will perform “Baroque in Blue”, music from Telemann to Claude Bolling.

Aug. 30, 7:30 pm: ” Music Under Totalitarian Regime,” a concert including music, art slides and poetry created during the Holocaust and Communist Russia.

Aug. 31, 7:30 pm: “Classical Meets Jazz” brings classical and jazz music together. Russell Schdmidt will lead his trio in “Meditations on Love”.
Special Offer: Buy tickets to any two concerts and get tickets to the third one free! Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under. For more information call 877-RED-RCKS (733-7257) or click here.

Zelo Cosi, a small, out-of-the-way coffeehouse café is making a big impact to Sedona’s art scene. Cheryl Charlesworth added a new arts venue and gathering place to the city’s roster when she opened Zelo Cosi: the Italian Dessert Place, at Hillside Sedona in early September. The eclectic menu features gelato and sorbetto, coffee and expresso, cappuccino, desserts, panini sandwiches and antipasto Italiano.

The café has incorporated monthly exhibits of local artists and free film screenings. The space is also the new home of the weekly Poetry Salon, led by local poets Jen Valencia and David Vincent Mills on Thursdays. Zelo Cosi is growing in popularity as both a hangout and performance venue among Sedona area artists.

This month, Eric Miller presents International Film Night at Zelo Cosi on Monday evenings from 6-8 pm. For a list of featured films, click here. On July 11, Zelo Cosi will present the art and symbolism of Elizabeth Silk. Her art will be a visual experience illustrating her American Indian heritage. A spirit of emotion and the drama of expression take the senses on an amazing adventure of color, light and pure creative drama.

Zelo Cosi is located at Hillside Sedona, across from Javalina Cantina, at 671 Hwy 179. Open Monday-Thursday from 7am - 5pm, Friday-Sunday from 7am - 6pm. Call 928-204-0051 for more information or visit www.zelocosi.com