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  May 2013
Pizza My Heart


You’ve tried the rest, now try the best! Sedona Monthly’s favorite Arizona pizza joints.
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  April 2013
Love Thyself!


6 ways to pamper your body and soul in Red Rock Country. You deserve it!
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  March 2013
The Hollywood Trail


10 Years: 100 Hikes Over the past 10 years, we’ve hiked more than 100 trails. Here are our 10 greatest hits.
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  January/February 2013
The Hollywood Trail


Hiking in the footsteps of John Wayne, Elvis Presley, Joan Crawford and others
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  January/February 2013
Sedona International Film Festival


Nine days and more than 145 films. We have the inside scoop.
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    2012  
       
  December 2012
Let's Get (Meta)physical


The Mayan calendar ends this month, so we are commemorating the (non?) event with a look inside Sedona’s New Age community.
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  November 2012
Happy Hour


A toast to the 10 best cocktails in Sedona. Bottoms up!
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  October 2012
On the Road Again


Put rubber to road and travel some of northern Arizona's most scenic routes.
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  September 2012
Zuni Style


Discover the treasures of the Zuni Pueblo in our annual Native American art issue.
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  July/August 2012
Hog Heaven


The smoky smell of grilling meat is in the air! Satisfy your craving at these 6 BBQ joints.
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  June 2012
Accessories to a Crime


Sedona's hottest jewelry, handbags, boots and sunglasses.
 
       
  May 2012
Dance Fever!


For a rural area, Sedona and the Verde Valley offer a surprising variety of dance classes, from ballroom to hip-hop to contra dance. so What are you waiting for?
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  April 2012
Ruined!


Navajo National Monument, encompasses three cliff dwellings. Two of those dwellings are open to visitors. Both are amazing destinations, but only one is truly worth the effort.
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  March 2012
Home Is Where The Artist Is


Three of Sedona's local artists redefine the concept of creative space.
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  January/February 2012
Lights! Camera! Action!


In our annual film festival preview, the stars dish on screenwriting, directing, acting and even songwriting.
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  January/February 2012
Sedona's Citizen Welles


Filmmaker Orson Welles lived in Sedona from 1977 through 1978 with his wife and daughter, Beatrice, who still lives here. Beatrice gives us a glimpse of what life was like with her father.
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    2011  
       
  December 2011
Hopi Holidays!


3 mesas, 3 mediums, 3 artists. Celebrate the season with Hopi art!
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  November 2011
10 Desserts to Die For!


Satisfy your sweet tooth in Red Rock Coutry
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  October 2011
Festival Fever!


Your guide to 9 must-attend events this month
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September 2011
High On Sedona


Seeing Sedona from the ground is stunning, but seeing Sedona from the air takes your breath away.
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July/August 2011
Monument Valley

Horses, hikes, cultural tours and cookouts under the stars.
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June 2011
Barefoot in Tlaquepaque

Summer trends are footloose and fancy free. Check out our sedona style
guide – it’s time to go shopping!
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May 2011
That High and Lonesome Sound

The Sedona Bluegrass Festival returns this month for its fifth year.
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April 2011
Hike Sedona!

Your insider's guide to day hiking in
Red Rock Country.
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March 2011
Wild Arizona

Lions, Tigers and bears, oh my!
Check out three local wildlife parks.
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January/February 2011
The Movie Issue

Arizona’s Little Hollywood:
Total Pre-Call

2011 Sedona International
Film Festival Preview
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    2010  
       
 

December 2010
Happy Holidays

Back by popular demand, here’s your guide to northern Arizona’s best seasonal celebrations.
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November 2010
Music to our eyes and ears

A journey through Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum – it’s well worth the drive!
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October 2010
It's Beer O'Clock!

Just in time for Oktoberfest! Come with us as we tour northern Arizona's 7 microbreweries.
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September 2010
Dream Weavers!

Meet a family of Navajo rug weavers who are dedicated to the preservation and progression of the craft.
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July/August 2010
Road Trip!

Hit the road with Sedona Monthly as we take you on a tour of our six favorite drives in northern Arizona.
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June 2010
Burger Heaven!

Thirteen of the best and most creative burgers in Sedona, Flagstaff and the Verde Valley.
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May 2010
Fashion Sedona Style

Our wardrobes may be casual, but we still have a passion for fashion!
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April 2010
Surfin' Safari: Arizona's Big Wave

We scored a much-sought-after permit and hiked to The Wave in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. You have to see it to believe it.
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  March 2010
Arizona's Little Hollywood


History remade. The truth about Sedona's film legacy is revealed
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  January/February 2010
2010 Sedona International Film Festival Preview


Browse our gift guide
featuring 14 items created
here in the red rocks
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    2009  
       
  December 2009
Made In Sedona


Browse our gift guide
featuring 14 items created
here in the red rocks
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  November 2009
Grand Canyon


Thanksgiving at the bottom of Arizona's favorite hole in the ground.
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  October 2009
Tony Curtis: A Portrait of the Man as an Artist


An exclusive interview with Hollywood’s most handsome leading man on the eve of his Sedona appearances.
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  September 2009
The City in the Sky


Journey to the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico to discover the ancient tradition of pottery making.
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  July/August 2009
Red Rock Country Revealed!



We’re exposing some of Sedona’s best-kept secrets: a hidden restaurant, dazzling view, secluded beach and more. Six spots Sedona doesn’t want you to find out about – it’s all inside!
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  June 2009
Sedona's Inn Spots


TripAdvisor members have spoken. Now it’s your turn to go behind the doors of the popular travel Web site’s top 5 Sedona inns and B&Bs.
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  May 2009
Fashion Gets Back In The Saddle!


Paris and New York might have the runways, but Sedona has the red rocks. Our annual fashion feature includes sexy Western wear set against backdrops from Sedona's movie era.
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  April 2009
Green Rock Country


Just in time for Earth Day: Sedona resorts, adventure companies and mass transit embrace eco-tourism.
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  March 2009
The Sedona Table

Move over Santa Fe, Sedona cuisine has arrived. 60 recipes! 14 chefs! One great read!
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January/February 2009
The Sedona Film Festival
15 Years and Counting

The best seat in town for celebrity interviews, sneak peaks at three indie films
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    2008  
       
  December 2008
ARIZONA
For Snowbirds


Skiing, Snowboarding, Sledding,
and Other Good Reasons to Fly North in the Winter.
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  November 2008
Design Of The Times

Southwestern living doesn’t have to lock you into the predictable home design patterns. Modern and contemporary interiors can fit beautifully into regional living.
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  October 2008
11 Fun Things to do in Northern Arizona this Fall!

Hikes! Pumpkin Carving! Football! Art Gallery Events! Trick or Treat! Chile Roasting! Ghost Walk!
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September 2008
Fall Fashion 2008:
Spotlight on Jewelry

This season, it’s all about accessorizing; we’ve scouted out the most stylish baubles, bangles, and beads to buy around town.
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July/August 2008
10 Places to Keep Cool this Summer!

Lakes. Caverns & Caves. Grand Canyon. Arizona Snow Bowl. State Parks. Hoover Dam. The Museum.

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June 2008
Hands on Home Decor!

Arizona artisans are striking a blow against cookie-cutter culture with custom iron-, glass-, and woodwork

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May 2008
Guys and Dolls

Meet two award-winning Hopi carvers who advance the art of the katsina

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April 2008
Rejuvenate!
Sedona's Top Spa Therapists

Meet Six Spa Therapists
Who'll Make You Feel Like New

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March 2008
Live Your Sedona Adventure

Four-Wheeling! Kayaking! Hang Gliding! Skydiving!

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January/February 2008
Annual Preview

Sedona International Film Festival 2008

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    2007  
       
 

December 2007
Home For The Holidays

Your guide to 12 events that make Northern Arizona a winter wonderland - many of them FREE!

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November 2007
Wine! Inside Verde Valley Vineyards

We’ve heard it through the grapevine: While everyone thinks of Arizona as a desert state, local winemakers are thriving.

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October 2007
Get The Picture

Two photographers with a deep connection to some of the most beautiful spots in northern Arizona share tips on how you can get your best vacation shots – and their own stunning work More

 
       
  September 2007
Star Attractions!

Sedona is uniquely situated for astronomers to go skygazing;
here’s your guide to a different kind of glitterati
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  July/August 2007
The Inner Light

With their stunning beams of LIGHT, SHIFTING colors, and corkscrew walls, Antelope Canyon, Canyon X, and Secret Canyon near Page, Ariz., are HIKERS’ DREAMS. Join us for a closer look.
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  June 2007
Summer Style!

Sedona’s 2007 STYLE is all about comfort: See what the well-dressed RED Rock Country woman will be wearing this season, all from local shops.
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  May 2007
Romancing the Stones

Silversmiths Alice and David Lister
make their living crafting authentic Native American jewelry – here’s a
rare view of how they bring their
classic designs to life.
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April 2007
Sedona After Dark:

7 night of karaoke, jazz, rock, martinis, pints, darts, and dancing in a town that's not quite as sleepy as you think.
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  March 2007
Sweet Treatments:
What’s New at Sedona spas

From a Coconut Rub to an anti-aging facial, acupuncture to couple’s massage, rejuvenation awaits
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  From the Ground Up

January/February 2007
2007 Sedona Film Festival Preview

Executive director Patrick Schweiss and five other festival movers and shakers join us for a freewheeling roundtable chat
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    2006  
       
  From the Ground Up

July 2006
From the Ground Up

In 2003, it was an empty plot of land. Here's how it became a beautiful custom house - built on a foundation of teamwork
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  Gown Town

June 2006
Gown Town

Our summer fashion special gets glamorous, matching the timeless look of red rocks with dresses fit for a red carpet walk.
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  Love on the Rocks

May 2006
Residential Arias

This month's Sedona Art and Architecture Tour, the annual fundraiser for the Northern Arizona Opera League, makes room for a little Western swing. Meet five of the participants displaying their "Art of the West," photographed at four Tour locations, in this exclusive preview.
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Love on the Rocks

April 2006
Love on the Rocks

Every year, Sedona welcomes a parade of happy couples celebrating the start of their new lives together. Join us for a tour of four of the most popular local spots to say "I Do."
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Go Out and Play!

March 2006
Go Out and Play!

See where locals in the know love to hike, bike, rock climb and backpack.
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  12th Annual International Filmfest

January 2006
12th Annual International Filmfest: What They See is What We Get

How a team of local volunteers spots the gold in the indie film world and gives the 2006 lineup its sparkle.
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    2005    
         
  Queen for a Week: A Visit to 7 Sedona Spas

December 2005
Queen for a Week: A Visit to 7 Sedona Spas

Our hands-on look at local treatments reaffirms for us that the medium is the massage.
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Elegant Curves

November 2005
Happy Holidays: Sedona Style!

Look what we've got under the tree! Tips on making Sedona spirits bright this holiday season from the local experts, including making the perfect meal, decorating your home, wrapping gifts and more!
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  Elegant Curves

October 2005
Elegant Curves

Luna Rossa, the new house designed and built by Italian-born architect Aldo Andreoli, finds harmony in seemingly disparate elements -- New York loft meets Boynton Canyon, contemporary design in an age-old Southwestern setting.
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  All That Jazz!

September 2005
All That Jazz!

As Jazz on the Rocks returns for its 24th year this month, the bios of the performing artists make clear why the festival's educational mission matters.
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  New Kids on the Block

July 2005
New Kids on the Block

The welcome wagon will be working overtime this summer, as a wave of recent arrivals add new spice to the local scene. Here's an introduction to some of the names putting themselves on the map.
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  Summer Fashion 2005

June 2005
Summer Fashion 2005

ROMANCE. SOPHISTICATION. Soft, flowing fabrics. Light and airy clothes that add volume without bulk. Soothing shades, floral prints, and classic whites. These are some of the trends Sedona's clothing and style experts predict will be hot for the coming summer season.
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  Opera Houses

May 2005
Opera Houses

For two days in May, some of Sedona's most stylish homes welcome guests of Northern Arizona Opera's Art and Architecture Tour. Organizers tell us how the event benefits music education in the region; the beauty of the setting speaks for itself.
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  A Tour of Five Stylish Wine Cellars

April 2005
A Tour of Five Stylish Wine Cellars

These Sedona wine lovers find innovative ways to wed function and flair as they protect and showcase their collections..
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  Logn Trail Canyon

March 2005
Sacred Mountain

The ruins of an ancient pueblo and sweeping views of the Mogollon Rim top off your journey up the side of this 'glowing' white rock.
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  11th Annual Sedona International Film Festival

January 2005
11th Annual Sedona International Film Festival

New executive director Patrick Schweiss has brought stability to a organization reeling from internal upheaval. His pitch: Make Sedona a launchpad for cutting-edge films, and fund education initiatives.
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    2004    
         
  Luminarias: Making Spirits Bright

December 2004
Luminarias

Each December residents of sedona visit Tlaquepaque for the annual festival of luminarias, where many come to light the spirits bright.
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  Fun 
				Trips in Cool Places

November 2004
Fun Trips To Cool Places

From the sunset at Lone Rock Beach to the view from Horseshoe Bend, there's a magical feeling to the Lake Powell area. We went seeking water, and got an eyeful of scenes to float our boat.
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  Book Preview: To Life In The Small Corners

October 2004
Book Preview: To Life In The Small Corners

Watch the news every day, and you see a planet that seems to have blown a gasket -- full of daily activity that just seems senseless, contentious and forbidding. But that's not the whole picture.
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  Book Preview: To Life In The Small Corners Augest 2004
Open Portfolio: Paul Hawkins and Susan Zalkind

Paul Hawkins and Susan Zalkind have a bond sealed in alabaster. Cruising around the southwest in a two-ton flatbed truck that can carry 10,000 lbs
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  Sedona's Televisionaries

July 2004
Sedona's Televisionaries

How Glenn Scarpelli and Jude Belanger are bringing a National TV audience to Sedona Now.
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An Eco-Friendly Home
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  Open Portfolio: Mike Medow

June 2004
Open Portfolio: Mike Medow

A long-lasting feeling of calm — that's what self-taught artist Mike Medow generally strives for in the timeless shapes and lines of the sculpted pieces he refers to as his "Figurescapes." Born in Chicago in 1944, Mike has been living in Sedona since 1987.
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  Partners in Mime

May 2004
Partners in Mime

Jazzed about local reunion shows with Lorene Yarnell, Robert Shields waives his right to remain silent.
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  A Day in Pictures

A Sedona Day in Picutres

A lot happens in a Sedona day that never ends up on a post card. We took our camera around town to capture the Sedona we look at every day, but maybe don't really see -- a photo tribute to how Sedona works, from sunrise to closing time.
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