Home to 30 galleries and working studios, Jerome offers fun, music, and good conversation at the monthly Art Walk on April 5th, from 5pm to 8pm. A few highlights:

One of the most accomplished of Jerome artists is Derryl Day. Derryl Day Art Studio & Gallery is located in the historic Old Jerome High School. Derryl has hiked over 750 miles throughout the Grand Canyon. For over 25 years, he has dropped into the Canyon to paint and explore its trails and ridgelines. Visit a collection of paintings at www.derryldayartstudio.com and contact Derryl at 928-634-2072 or derryldayartist@aol.com.

Pura Vida Gallery is proud to host a showing of Sedona Ceramic Artist Firuse Stalcup’s newest work. This show, titled “Oceanic Realms,” highlights Firuse’s most recent works in Paper Clay.

“The Art of Discovery” at The Jerome Artist’s Co-op will feature the luminous and award-winning landscapes of plein air painter Cody DeLong. Conceptual thumbnail sketches will be on display, alongside the studio paintings which sprang from them. Select figure drawing studies will be featured, as well as some plein air paintings. The show at the Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery runs through May 1. For more information on the Jerome Art Walk, visit their website.

Cottonwood, AZ: April 24th-27th - Field trips and bird watching walks, birding by bike, train or canoe. Condor trip to the Grand Canyon, visit wineries after birding at Audubon IBAs, workshops, exhibits, and vendors.

Saturday hosts the free Family Fun Day with kids activities, birdhouse building, nature and animal presentations. Pre-registration recommended. Visit birdyverde.org or call 928.282.2202.

More information will be posted soon.

Sedona, AZ: April 19th - An unforgettable experience, this hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive program on the park’s beautiful trails. Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. Hike leaves promptly from the Visitor Center. Please wear suitable clothing and bring water and a flashlight. 6:30pm. 928.282.6907

Sedona, AZ: April 6th - “Fuel for Growth: Water and Arizona’s Urban Environment”
Dr. Douglas Kupel, a historian for the City of Phoenix, will cover the history of water resource development and its relationship to urban development in Arizona’s three signature cities, Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff. These three communities could hardly be more different, however, their community leaders and public officials have taken similar approaches to developing water resources with varying degrees of success. As the urban West enters a new century of water management, Arizona’s progress will increasingly be tied to that of its ever-expanding cities. Reservations recommended, seating limited. 2pm in the theatre. Sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council and the Benefactors of RRSP. 928.282.6907

Jerome, AZ: April 3rd - Nora Graf will present about the Douglas families deep involvement in Arizona mining history. This presentation will delve into the family history and its impact on Jerome and Arizona History. 3pm. 928.634.5381

Cottonwood, AZ: April 5th - Please join us at Dead Horse Ranch State Park to support the construction of steps on the connector trail between the River Day Use Area and the Mesquite Cabins camp area. Dead Horse Ranch is situated amidst an abundance of life along the Verde River. A six-mile reach of the river is known as the Verde River Greenway. Its unique ecosystem, the Cottonwood / Willow riparian gallery forest, is one of less than 20 such riparian zones in the World.

The connector trail where we will be working has sections of moderately steep grade that would benefit from the construction of tiered steps. The earthen steps will be bordered by pre-cut wooden bollards. Work will consist of shoveling and leveling trail sections and adding the bollards. Arizona State Parks will provide water and light snacks. Volunteers need to bring their own lunch

Hop your way over to the Bistro Bella Terra (located in the Shops at Hyatt Pinon Point). They are serving their regular menu all day along with three specials…Rack of Lamb, Crab & Spinach stuffed Tilapia, and Grilled Swordfish! For more information on Bistro Bella Terra, visit their website.

Murders are afoot at Canyon Moon Theatre (CMT). These deeds are being plotted with precision at the local Howard Johnson-well, with as much precision as three overheated bunglers can manage, that is. Murder and the meaning of true love get a workout in a hotel room that serves as the setting of the latest Canyon Moon Theatre production. A love triangle that could better be described as a love circle is at the heart of Murder at the Howard Johnson’s that previews on March 13.

A stellar cast featuring Christina Halstead, Ben Jayston and Bob Bays owns the stage in this riotous comedy. Murder at the Howard Johnson’s has two preview performances at Canyon Moon on March 13 and 14, and opens on Saturday, March 15. It will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 with a Sunday matinee at 3 through March 30, with the exception of March 16. For more information about the current season go to www.canyonmoontheatre.org. Tickets are available online or can be purchased at Rycus Corners in the VOC, Clothing Reflections in the Bashas’ shopping center or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006.

Please join us Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa for our Easter Sunday Brunch presented by Executive Chef Danny Woodbridge. For reservations and additional information, please call us at 928-204-7849. We look forward to seeing you and your family this Easter at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa. Click here to view the Easter brunch menu.

Sedona, AZ: March 23rd, Easter Sunday. Join Chef David at L’Auberge de Sedona for an Easter Brunch to remember. Located at 301 L’Auberge Lane in Sedona, L’Auberge is famous for its extensive wine list and for having one of the most uniquely beautiful locations in all of Arizona. Noted Arizona chef David Schmidt, now Executive Chef at L’Auberge de Sedona (recently named to Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List) will prepare a festive feast guaranteed to please the most discerning palate.

Olive-crusted Leg of Lamb, Chive Hollandaise with traditional Eggs Benedict, and Tomato Orzo with Roasted Garlic are some of the sumptuous offerings at the Chef’s carving station.

9:00am to 2:00pm, $70 for Adults and $25 for children 12 and under. Reservations are recommended. www.Lauberge.com or 800-905-5765.