The U.S. Postal Service New 2012 Stamp

With this Arizona Statehood (Forever®) stamp, the U.S. Postal Service commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of America's last frontiers. Arizona became the 48th state in the Union on February 14, 1912. The Grand Canyon State is home to 21 Native American tribes with ancient connections to a land known for its stunning beauty and abundant natural resources. Sedona celebrates it's most famous and breathtaking red rock formation Cathedral Rock as the stamps illustration. 

Garland's Lodge was named one of AZ Highways 15 Best Restaurants 2012!   

Check out the April issue of Arizona Highways to see a full page photo of chef Amanda Stine in their organic veggie garden. Garlands was named among the top 15 restaurants in all of Arizona. Garlands celebrates their 41st season on March 30. Visit garlandslodge.com.  

Sedona Spas make Top 100 list of Spas in America!

Two of Sedona's very own spas reach the distinguished list of the Spas of America's Top 100 Spas of 2011. Amara Resort & Spa, located in Uptown Sedona, and Mii amo Destination Spa at Enchantment, located in Boyton Canyon off Dry Creek Road, are both internationally known and recognized by the finest spa connoisseurs and now, Spas of America. Visit spasofamerica.com.   

The Best of Las Vegas

On Sunday, March 25, over 452,700 readers voted for the Best Arizona Getaway in the Las Vegas-Review Journal. Sedona Arizona has won the prestigious award of Best Arizona Getaway! Visit http://bestoflasvegas.com/2012/locations/arizona-getaway/

Pedal America TV Premiere

PBS is airing the first Pedal America series on Cycling in the United States that was filmed in Sedona in the fall of 2011. Sedona will be #6 in a series of seven episodes. Pedal America is scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
To catch a preview of the show click here. 

Ilchi Lee's The Call of Sedona Becomes a New York Times Bestseller  

The Call of Sedona by Ilchi Lee, published by Sedona-based BEST Life Media, has been on The New York Times bestseller list for three weeks in the Paperback Advice & Miscellaneous category; it reached #2 at its highest. It's also been listed in the top ten in Nonfiction Paperback on The Washington Post and LA Times best seller lists, and made the USA Today list. Visit callofsedona.com.

Freenotes Donates Percussion Instruments  

Freenotes Harmony Park, the world leader in outdoor music instruments, brings harmony to the city of Sedona, Arizona with the donation of an ensemble of seven large percussion instruments. The installations will be completed in March at the Sedona Visitor's Center and at the Bus Shelter on Main Street in Uptown Sedona. To view the full press release click here.     

Enchantment Resort Renovations

Enchantment is please to reveal their final phase three renovations to their exquisite property. Some of the upgrades include new pool, new deck space and new fine dining restaurants. To view the press release in it's entirety, click here

Events:

Sedona's Celebration of the Arts- May 4-6 

Hop on the trolley for the Sedona Gallery Association's First Friday Gallery Art Walk 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Saturday's Great Sedona Chili Cook-off hosted by Rotary Club of Sedona and Tlaquepaque's Cinco de Mayo Celebration is fun for the whole family. Take the Sedona Visual Artists Coalition Open Studio Tour to see artists at work in their environment. Join the excitement of Sedona Arts Center's Charity Fine Art Auction or Verde Valley Sanctuary's Dancing in the Moonlight fundraiser to round out a fun-filled weekend.     

Zaki Gordon Institute Shorts Film Festival May 25- 27

The Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Film Making (ZGI) hosts a film festival every year on Memorial Day weekend. All graduates of ZGI get to screen their films at our annual ZGI Shorts Film Festival and the audience gets to vote! Enjoy two full days of independent short films, a special feature presentation and the Career and Gear Fair on Friday night. You may be inspired to make your own film. Our Film School is designed with one goal in mind-taking your film from script to screen! You will learn the craft of filmmaking through on-set mentorship. Call (928) 649-4257 or visit zgi-yc.com. 

Sedona Bluegrass Festival is Sunday- June 3

The 6th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival is Sunday, June 3 and takes place a Los Abrigados Resort in Sedona along Oak Creek in the shade of the Oaks and Cottonwoods - an idyllic setting. Artists include Grammy award winning guitarists Tim O'Brien and Bryan Sutton (from the band HotRize), the Arizona debut of The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys (three brothers ages 9, 11 and 13) and from Tucson the 2011 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest winners Run Boy Run, and from Flagstaff Muskellunge Bluegrass. To view the PDF about the festival, click here.

Mark your Calender:

Watch for the May What's New newsletter for more information on upcoming events!   

June 24-August 31: Sedona Dine & Wine
June 24: Sedona Taste
July 4: Laser Light Show
July 7: Sizzlin Summer Bash

July 28: Day of the Cowboy