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Tlaquepaque’s Festival of Trees Signals Holiday Season

Posted by LisaPeters on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village
Festival of Trees
November 23rd – December 1st, 2012

Family fun alert! Signaling the beginning of the 2012 Holiday season, Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is celebrating its popular Festival of Trees, fast becoming a Sedona signature event. On Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, November 23, be sure to head to Tlaquepaque’s La Sala de los Milagros ballroom where you will enter a dazzling artist’s fantasy world of holiday magic—50 seasonal trees decorated with artistic imagination and precise execution by local artists, businesses and non-profits. Don’t miss a visit from Santa for the young and young at heart as well from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

To benefit local charities, the 50 art-inspired trees will be available through silent auction bidding. Bids can be placed beginning Friday, November 23rd and closing on Saturday December 1st from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Festival of Trees cocktail and light fare reception ($20.00 per person and $35.00 per couple). In addition to excellent food, seasonal music and plenty of good cheer, exceptional raffle items— a 3-day Getaway at the Peaks in Telluride from Sedona Pines and a $500.00 gift certificate to Bennali Outdoor Gear — will put everyone in the holiday spirit. Other popular raffle items include dinner for two from the elegant Rene Restaurant; Earth Wisdom, Hummer, and Day in the West off-road adventure tours; and a variety of fun wine tastings from local wineries. Santa will also make an appearance that evening.

 Funds raised from Festival of Trees will make a huge difference for the two selected charities this year: Toys for Tots sponsored by the Sedona Marine Corps League, and the Meals on Wheels program serving local residents through the Sedona Community Center. Organizer Lisa Morgan notes that, “More than ever, funds are needed for both causes. We raised over $25,000 last year and this year we hope to do even better. Tireless volunteers from both groups have been very active in making this event happen.”

 Some local artists have been working on their trees since mid-summer! All are sure to amaze. How about the “Harley-Harley” tree ornamented with mini motorcycles? Or a tree decorated with original art painted on small gourds, or “Holiday Barbie” with perfect Barbies, or with a western cowgirl theme, “Cowgirl Up,” or a “Yo Ho Ho,” cool pirate ship motif? Every year the trees get more and more creative. Be sure to check out “Hot Chili Christmas” from El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano and new entries like the Bank of America’s (real) money tree and Sedona International Film Festival’s tree.

“Artist-inspired trees are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season year-round and to know that when you win the bid on your tree you are helping kids and seniors who are very grateful for your support. It’s a perfect win-win,” says Wendy Lippman, resident partner and general manager of Tlaquepaque. “Tree viewing begins on November 23rd in the La Sala de los Milagros ballroom. Everyone is encouraged to vote for his or her favorite tree.” Prizes will be awarded at the reception for a “People’s Choice Award,” “Most Outrageous,” and “Most Original Theme.” And plan your Santa visits: Friday November 23rd, Saturday Nov. 24th and Saturday December 1st from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Everyone is warmly invited. For more information on this Sedona event please visit Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.

Home to more than 45 shops and galleries and four restaurants, Tlaquepaque, the Art and Soul of Sedona, is located at 336 State Route 179 in Sedona, Arizona. It is open daily at 10:00 am. For more information call (928) 282-4838, email info@tlaq.com, visit: www.tlaq.com and for your online Holiday shopping convenience anytime, www.shoptlaq.com.

 

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Discover Sedona’s Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village

Posted by LisaPeters on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village
New Tlaquepaque Magazine Features Artist Spotlight, Shopping Tips and More!

Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in Sedona, Arizona, is pleased to announce the launch of a new magazine, Discover Tlaquepaque! The complimentary quarterly publication will be available in print, distributed locally and regionally, as well as online at the Tlaquepaque website. Just click on the magazine cover on the homepage.

After close to four decades as Sedona’s artistic epicenter, Tlaquepaque continues to offer the best of everything. With the thousands of visitors traveling every month to Sedona many still manage to drive right by Tlaquepaque, however, or regret running short on time when they do discover the treasures behind its walls.

 Discover Tlaquepaque! was created as an invitation to explore and enjoy its world-class galleries, charming shops and four fantastic restaurants. You’ll read about some of Sedona’s seasoned and emerging artists who work and exhibit in Tlaquepaque, highlights of upcoming festivals and events that have become part of Sedona’s lively culture, delightful shopping finds, delicious Tlaquepaque recipes to try at home, and even a little bit of history to satisfy your curiosity.

 Home to 47 shops and galleries and four restaurants, Tlaquepaque, the Art and Soul of Sedona, now in its 39th year, is located at 336 State Route 179 in Sedona, Arizona. It is open daily at 10:00 am. For more information call (928) 282-4838, visit: www.tlaq.com and www.shoptlaq.com, www.sedonashoppingcenter.mobi, and visit them on Facebook

 

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Sedona Events: Tlaquepaque’s Day of the Dead Mural Project

Posted by LisaPeters on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 | Comments (0)

Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village
Day of the Dead Festivities Expand with the Marigold Mural Project
October 30th – November 2nd, 2012

Back for a third year, Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village will be vibrantly transformed, celebrating Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. The multiple-day celebration begins on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 and builds to the concluding activities and entertainment Friday, November 2nd and Saturday, from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Tlaquepaque shops and galleries will also be opened until 8:00 pm for First Friday in the Galleries on the 2nd.

 Traditionally, families gather in the home during Dia de los Muertos creating special shrines, preparing personal offerings, or ofrenda, constructing decorative arches and baking special Day of the Dead bread. Sugar skulls, candles, cempasuchil flowers, paper mache skeletons and plates with the favorite foods of their relatives who have passed are also part of the celebration.

In keeping with these cultural traditions, Day of the Dead festivities at Tlaquepaque will begin on Tuesday, October 30th at noon in Calle Independencia with the Marigold Mural Project, where everyone is invited to paint a 26-foot by 6-foot mural of remembrance. A highly decorative and beautiful marigold garland will frame the large wooden canvas, painted by the artist Lovejoy. “Please come and offer your freestyle painting of whatever moves you,” suggests Wendy Lippman, Resident Partner and General Manager of Tlaquepaque. The mural creation will be ongoing from Tuesday through its completion Friday, November 2nd. “We hope lots of people will join in on this lively and colorful cultural expression, and think about their lives and remember those that have made a significant impact on them. It’s not a contest and you don’t need to be artistic. It’s a way to create something wonderful and lasting as a community,” says Lippman. A tent in Calle Independencia will be set-up where everyone can select his or her paint and brushes.

 Friday and Saturday evening (November 2nd and 3rd) is full of music, fire dancing, and strolling mariachi. Virtuoso flamenco guitarist, Eric Miller will wow audiences with traditional Latin music. Don’t miss outrageous and visually stunning fire dancing both nights, with shows at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Wandering gypsy pairs will be juggling, miming, mugging for photos and posing with visitors to add to the fun!

 Three beautifully decorated altars will be constructed by the floral design team of Show Stoppers of Sedona, in the patios of Tlaquepaque (Patio del Norte, Patio de las Campanas and Calle Independencia). In remembrance of loved ones, everyone is encouraged to offer lit candles, bring photographs of family and friends (pets too), flowers (marigolds are traditional and will be available for sale as will candles), and special decorations. And be sure to bring the youngsters for elaborate Dia de los Muertos-themed face painting on both days from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.

 El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano will be serving the traditional Day of the Dead drink, colada morada, with pan de muertos, and will have a booth along Calle Independencia serving chicken and green chili enchiladas and other delicious Mexican fare.

For more information on this Sedona event please visit Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.

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Sedona Events – 39th Fiesta del Tlaquepaque this weekend!

Posted by LisaPeters on Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 | Comments (0)

39th Fiesta del Tlaquepaque
September 8th, 2012
South of the Border World-class Music, Art Demos, Flamenco, Folk Dance and Kid Zone

On Saturday, September 8th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Fiesta del Tlaquepaque will once again draw travelers from around the world, visitors from the four directions and rouse local Sedonans for free fun and entertainment. It is a sensory feast not to be missed that just gets better with age.

At almost 40, Fiesta del Tlaquepaque is the longest running late summer festival in Sedona. The reason? Where else can you bring the whole family and in a few hours get a cultural infusion of traditional South of the Border world-class music, live art demos, adrenaline-pumping flamenco and folk dance… and munch on scrumptious food?

Fiesta sets several stages with exquisite traditional song and dance from Old Mexico. The entire Tlaquepaque village is transformed and harkens back to a time of great celebrations in the courtyards and plazas of small Mexican villages and towns.

Musical Entertainment:

Headliner Gabriel Ayala
Native American Music Awards 2011 “Artist of the Year”
Fiesta welcomes internationally acclaimed guitarist, Gabriel Ayala. As an accomplished classical musician who is pioneering a new generation of Native American musicians, Ayala was recognized as the Native American Music Awards 2011 “Artist of the Year” and received both the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in 2011 and “Best International Album” award in 2010. “We love to present cross-cultural entertainment and showcase world-class musicians at Tlaquepaque,” reports Wendy Lippman, resident partner and general manager. This will be his first performance at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. Ayala will perform from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Patio de las Campanas.

Fabulous entertainment resounds with musical group Latin Rhythm, featuring Andres Martinez. Treat yourself to the sensuous sounds of acoustic guitar, the romance of the saxophone, the sultry sounds of Latin percussion, and the beautiful vocals of Andres Martinez as they combine to create the hypnotic rhythms of Latin America. 2:00 to 5:00 pm, Patio de las Campanas.

If you love fast-paced, flamenco guitar and song Miller, Martin and Ki will delight you. This on-fire powerhouse quartet (with father Robin and son Eric Miller) performs an enticing blend of styles including hot flamenco, sophisticated Brazilian jazz, catchy originals and crowd-pleasing favorites. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Patio del Norte.

Fiesta would not be complete without the strolling Mariachi. La Familia Rojas will wander the streets of Tlaquepaque playing the music of Old Mexico for everyone’s enjoyment. 10 am-12 pm and 2 pm-4 pm.

Fun For Kids: FREE! Fabulous face painting and balloon twisting for kids! 11 am – 5pm:

Traditional Flamenco and Folk Dance

Crowds in Patio del Norte fill up fast every year for hugely-popular Mosaico Flamenco. This is sensational traditional flamenco dance that gets your heart racing. Main dancers Yumi De La Rosa and Tamara Del Sol go all out with full-throttle performances. Backed by lead singer and virtuoso guitarist, Gaetano, he and his band mates always look like they are having the time of their lives. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Patio del Norte.

New to Fiesta this year is traditional folk dancers from Ballet Folklorico de Santa Maria out of Phoenix. Having won over 150 first place trophies in parade competitions these talented dancers will wisk you back to Old Mexico revealing dances found in villages and towns from every region. Vibrant period costumes present a swirl of color and movement not to be missed. 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm, Patio de la Fuente.

World-class Artists Demonstrations in the Courtyards
Art lovers alert! World-class artists, from among Tlaquepaque’s 18 galleries, demonstrate how they approach and execute their art. This is a fabulous opportunity to witness artists expressing their passions and to engage them in conversation.

Participating Artists in Fiesta this year are:
Ken Rowe
Highly-detailed bronzes revere the natural world of wildlife.

Betty Carr
A signature member of Arizona Plein Air painters.

 Lisa Danielle
Realist painter of Native American artifacts and cowboy culture.

 Susan Kliewer
One of the Southwest’s most acclaimed contemporary sculptors.
Adele Earnshaw
Wildlife artist and watercolorist who currently focuses on landscapes.		 Michael Trcic
Sculptor, celebrates our nations’ Western heritage and its people.

 Bill Neely
Carving birds of the Southwest for more than 30 years.

 Lyn Mikell, and Ken Mikell
Potters, work in “naked raku,” then paint on each vessel.
Claudia Cook
Creates one-of-a-kind, “red earth” ornaments.		 Tom Seiger
Also creates ornaments, adapted from the art of prehistoric native peoples.
Melissa Iaquilino
Edgy, urban and natural metal jewelry design and fabrication.

 Yvonne Johnson
Works in transparent watercolor creating depth and value contrasts.
Sherry Denecker
Creates hand-carved, glazed wind bells, giving each bell its own “voice.”		  

Everyone is warmly welcomed to attend Fiesta. Admission is free. A free Trolley shuttle service from the Sedona Uptown municipal parking lot to and from Tlaquepaque is available. For a full Fiesta entertainment and activities schedule, visit: Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village.

Home to 47 shops and galleries and four restaurants, Tlaquepaque, the Art and Soul of Sedona, now in its 39th year, is located at 336 State Route 179 in Sedona, Arizona. It is open daily at 10:00 am. For more information call (928) 282-4838, visit us at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village and visit us on Facebook

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Live Art Demonstrations at Sedona’s Fiesta del Tlaquepaque

Posted by LisaPeters on Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 | Comments (0)
39th Fiesta del Tlaquepaque
Live Art Demonstrations by World-class Tlaquepaque Artists
Saturday September 8th, 2012

 

On Saturday, September 8th, 2012,  from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Fiesta del Tlaquepaque will welcome visitors and locals to enjoy what has become a hugely popular Sedona event. The gorgeous Mexican-style arts village, Tlaquepaque, in Sedona, Arizona, will be transformed, celebrating the music, dance and culture of Old Mexico.

 As a special addition to the festivities be sure to view art-in-the-making as a number of world-class Tlaquepaque artists from among its 18 galleries demonstrate how they approach and execute their art. This is a fabulous opportunity to witness artists expressing their passions and to engage them in conversation.

The following artists will be doing live demonstrations in the Tlaquepaque courtyards throughout the day during Fiesta:

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Annual National Day of the Cowboy Celebration at Tlaquepaque

Posted by LisaPeters on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 | Comments (0)

 

Tlaquepaque Celebrates National Day of the Cowboy
Gunfights, Bull Riding, Music, Fun Kids Activities

 

 Listen up all you buckaroos and cowgirls! Round up your inner yeehaaaa, grab the young’uns and mosey on over to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village to celebrate Sedona’s National Day of the Cowboy on Saturday, July 28th from 10 am. to 6 pm. The special day is an Arizona Centennial Official Event presented by Sedona Main Street Program. The National Day of the Cowboy is a day set aside to celebrate the contribution of the Cowboy and Cowgirl to America’s culture and heritage.

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Sedona, AZ – Tlaquepaque’s First Annual Pet-a-Walkie Event

Posted by LisaPeters on Thursday, May 31st, 2012 | Comments (0)

Tlaquepaque’s First Annual Pet-a-Walkie Event
Costume Pet Parade, Quick Paw Draw, Music, and Pet Vendors
June 2nd, 2012

Is your special companion pet a show-off, a goofball, stunningly handsome or exceptionally bright and beautiful? Do they have the stuff for instant pet stardom? Time to find out! Prepare your pooches, felines, ferrets and parrots and embrace the First Annual Tlaquepaque Pet-a-Walkie in Sedona, Arizona.

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