Sedona, AZ: Come and celebrate the Holidays at Tlaquepaque!
A new and exciting event opens at this unique shopping complex on Friday, November 28, 2008. Area artists and galleries will have over 30 Christmas trees fully decorated in fun and exquisite ways to entice the guest of Tlaquepaque. The trees will be on display on the Terrace at Patio del Norte accompanied with silent auction bid sheets. The viewers may visit Tlaquepaque and check their bids through 4:00 p.m. on December 7th. The proceeds from this new Holiday event will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation and the Chameleon Project. For additional information please contact Mally Paquette at (772) 643-2742.

Date Details: Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 7, 2008
Phone: (772) 643-2742
www.tlaq.com

Jerome, AZ: Once again, expect a wonderful night in Jerome. Have dinner, stroll the streets and visit the galleries, sip some wine, sample some treats, savor the art…maybe even spend the night at one of the delightful hotels or bed and breakfasts. Jerome is once again the place to be on the first Saturday of the month.

Visit Margo Mandette at The Old Jerome High School to get a glimpse of her new African princess ceramic sculptures. Black clay with Raku accents create a simple and striking form. And, of course, Mark Hemleben is already beginning his fall series of Jerome paintings that never cease to amaze and impress.

Dawn Sutherland has two new Grand Canyon paintings and has just finished the Rim-to-Rim hike Sept 22-27. First time for Dawn will be a one-day Colorado River painting trip from Page to Lee’s Ferry. First husband Stan will be at the studio at The Old Jerome High School the night of art walk while Dawn tries her first plein air paint out in Pinetop, AZ.

Kim Hoshal has just opened her photography studio in The Old Jerome High School along with her musician husband William. From stunning landscape to detailed macro work, Kim has an eye for capturing nature’s perfect moments. This inspired duo will be a welcome addition to the High School’s talented group of artists. Composer, arranger, and performer Bill Hoshal draws influence from the musical worlds he inhabits, including jazz, classical, ambient, and commercial. Originally trained on saxophone and woodwinds, his award-winning music has been featured in jazz festivals and on the concert stage both here and abroad. Stop by to welcome some of Jerome’s newest additions.

Stahlkraft, the Hill Street gallery on the road to the Jerome Grand Hotel, is pleased to feature images of the Old West by local artist “Bhash.” His meticulous eye for detail projects a near photographic depiction of the stories he tells using the oldest medium, charcoal. During the Month of October, specials on GiClee and lithographic prints will apply to Bhash’s work. The artist will be present at the Jerome Art Walk.

This month Altai Leather has another run of guitar straps with earth tone inlaid designs and is working on some brighter colored hand-tooled belts. Kelly will be on hand, as usual for the personal touch from the artist.

Recently named one of the Top 25 galleries in the nation, Pura Vida Gallery continues to host amazing openings for local, regional, and national artists. On the evening of Jerome’s October 4th Art Walk, Pura Vida Gallery is proud to host the debut of new work by San Francisco copper artist Greg Hessel. Greg is a master coppersmith who hand forges copper candlesticks, candelabras and copper vases. Hand forging of copper involves enormous amounts of heat and hammering using a variety of tools and techniques inspired by iron forging and jewelry making. Each one of a kind piece is hand wrought, creating eccentricities, which add to their uniqueness and beauty. For over thirteen years, Greg has created designs with an organic quality as well as high refinement. Greg will be on hand from 5-8pm on the evening of the Art Walk to discuss his work and debut his newest creations. In addition, Pura Vida Gallery will host its infamous champagne and chocolate reception for the attendees.

The Jerome Artist’s Co-Op will be continuing with its current show featuring Megan Dean. This lively gallery features the work of 40 local artists, many of whom will be on hand on October 4th to discuss their work.

Jerome, AZ: The rugged mining community of Jerome has thrived by the hard work and hard play of tough men and women pitted against an equally hard mountain. William Murray solicited funding for the Black Hills mining camp from his uncle, a New York lawyer and financier named Eugene Murray Jerome, who reportedly was not interested. However, his independent wife was delighted at the prospect and raised $200,000 in development capital for Murray. In 1882, Frederick F. Thomas, Jerome’s first postmaster, named the mining camp “Jerome” in honor of the family. Jerome boomed, ultimately reaching a reported population peak of 15,000 in the 1920s, then dwindling to a ghost town after the mines closed. In 1967, the town was designated a National Historic Landmark, and today it is a flourishing artist community, as well as a motorcycle and travel destination.

Author Bio: Local author and historian Midge Steuber has been enchanted with Jerome’s colorful history and free spirit from the moment she first visited the mountain community. For this volume, Steuber has spent countless hours immersed in the vast archives of the Jerome Historical Society assisted by the boundless knowledge of Jerome archivist Ronne Roope. The nonprofit Jerome Historical Society operates the Jerome Mine Museum on Main Street. Purchase this book by clicking here.

The Sedona Historical Society is hosting the next in their 2008 series of Living History presentations on Wednesday October 15th at 9:00 a.m. at the Sedona Heritage Museum in the historic fruit packing shed. Dr. Douglas Kupel will speak on “Not a Drop to Drink: Arizona’s Last Great Drought, 1920-1941″. Kupel will tell the story of Arizona’s last severe drought. This Powerpoint presentation explores how Arizona coped with drought in the past, and offers a revealing perspective on today’s challenges.

Every year, the Sedona Historical Society presents a series of Living History talks. Speakers will include descendants of pioneers, long-time residents with historical stories to share or other story-tellers about history. The Museum is located at 735 Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona and is open daily 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information call 928-282-7038.

Saturday, October 11 at 8PM. This will be his last solo concert in Sedona before he leaves for New York. BILLBOARD magazine describes him as “the new generation of guitar hero” and GUITAR ONE magazine voted him “one of the top ten guitarists in the country”. Make this a special evening by having dinner at Marketplace Café (reservations are recommended at 928-284-5478) and then taking a leisurely stroll to the theatre. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the concert, and can be purchased by calling 1-800-838-3006; or visiting Basha’s in West Sedona; Marketplace Café or Rycus’ Corners in the Village of Oak Creek or online at www.canyonmoontheatre.org. The theatre box office opens at 6:30PM the night of the concert.

On October 3rd Goldenstein Gallery will open our 4th Annual Cowboys and Indians Show. This unparalleled celebration of the American West continues their tradition of featuring internationally renown, contemporary Native American and Western Artists.

This show represents the quintessential Indian and Western cultures. It is deeply rooted in tradition yet flourishes with new styles by artists that are going beyond tradition to capture the imaginations of today.

Among the stars of this special show are David DeVary, known for his “Cowboys & Cowgirls with Attitude”, Upton Ethelbah (Greyshoes) a winner of the Best of Show in Bronze Sculpture, Star York, chosen as one of the 30 most influential artists by Southwest Art Magazine, Jan Van Ek whose lifelike equine sculptures are collected internationally, Jim Van Deman whose evocative paintings are a contemporary reflection of his Delaware Tribal heritage, and Paul Winters who creates stunning hand carved and painted wood screens.

The public is invited to meet these artists and other local artists at the opening night reception for “Cowboys and Indians” on Friday October 3rd 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 award winning local vineyard Alcantara.

Sedona, AZ: A ten day celebration of Sedona’s extraordinary beauty, the 4th Annual Festival features more than 30 of the finest plein air artists from across the country who will capture on canvas the area’s natural beauty, including the breathtaking red rocks and scenic Oak Creek, through oil, pastel, watercolor and acrylic.

Four-Diamond award winning hotel L’Auberge de Sedona, a creekside retreat nestled on the tranquil banks of Arizona’s Oak Creek, is pleased to be the presenting sponsoring for the Annual Sedona Arts Center’s Plein Air Festival, which takes place October 16 - 26.

Touting L’Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek and featuring spectacular landscapes, L’Auberge de Sedona is not only a proud festival sponsor, but also offers the perfect setting for some of the Art Center’s signature events.

Festivities begin with the “Paint Out on Main Street” in Uptown Sedona on Sunday, October 19, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., during which time the artists set up at various locations and create their masterpieces en plein air. L’Auberge de Sedona will host a “Quick Draw Event” on Friday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in which artists will attempt to capture the beauty of the 11 acre creekside retreat and its exquisite terrain by creating one-of-a-kind artwork in just two hours. This is a highlight of the festival.

L’Auberge de Sedona will be hosting “Evening with the Artists,” on Friday night, October 24, in the Monet Ballroom. Hotel guests will have preferred access to the Gala. This will be the first opportunity for guests to view and purchase the completed works of art. Proceeds from the artwork purchased at the Gala will go towards the Sedona Arts Center.

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.