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Festival of Trees at Tlaquepaque
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Thanksgiving in Sedona. It has a magical ring to it, just like the place. Apart from the undeniable splendor of the famous red rocks, great dining, and Sedona's magnetizing effect on artists and healers, late fall is abuzz with activity. One of the newest events now in its second year is the Festival of Trees in Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. This year's theme is The Art Inspired Tree and the event starts the day after Thanksgiving, on Friday, November 27, and runs through December 6. Imagine some of the region's best artists participating in an unusual creative project where everybody gets to see the finished piece and then bid on it if they choose. And happily, the proceeds from this event help a number of charities. No, it's not a wet paint auction—it's the decorating of 30 holiday trees. Think Christmas trees unplugged and trees as a canvass into new artistic territory. Select artists will each be given a tree to unleash their whimsy, creativity, and boldness upon. And the lucky bid winners get a one-of-a-kind, pre-decorated, artistically-inspired Christmas tree in time for the holidays. After public viewing the trees will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go to local (and nationally affiliated) charities including Toys for Tots, Camp Soaring Eagle, Desert Star Charter School, and the Humane Society of Sedona. Silent auction items, available for bidding throughout the event, will also generate proceeds to be given to the selected charities. Visitors can see the trees and do their bidding on the Upper Terrace above Patio del Norte and Patio de las Campanas. Here is an updated schedule of the Festival of Trees special events: Friday, November 27. The Festival of Trees, The Inspired Tree event opens. 10 a.m. Get a first peek at what gifted artists do with their trees. Wednesday, December 2. Bring your favorite pet for a photo sitting with Santa. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Sedona. No pythons or alligators please! Patio de las Campanas, 1-3 p.m. Thursday, December 3. 'Senior Star Extravaganza' is especially for seniors who would like a visit and photo with Santa. Proceeds will benefit Desert Star Charter School. Patio de las Campanas, 1-3 p.m. Friday, December 4. Enjoy First Friday and Festival of Trees Special Customer Appreciation Evening in all shops and galleries with free gift-wrapping sponsored by the Girl Scouts. There will also be special discounts and a gift with purchase items. Don't miss the high energy Red Rockin' Grannies performing in Patio del Norte, 4 - 4:30 p.m. Busker Eaton Jazz Trio, 'an off-kilter jazz/fusion trio' with their whimsical and moody compositions using such unlikely instruments as the slide whistle, melodica and more, will perform in Patio Las Campanas, 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday December 5, "Kids Be A Star" is a great time to bring the young ones to visit Santa. Then make your ceramic holiday decorations and gifts with "Imagine Art" in Patio de las Campanas, 1 - 3 p.m. The unforgettable Christmas caroling quartet, Dickens Carolers will perform in each Tlaquepaque courtyard, bringing to life the spirit of the season with a Christmas sketch, Dickens-era costumes and dance. 3 - 5 .pm. Both the Festival of Trees silent holiday gifts auction and final bids on the tree auction close on Sunday, December 6, at 4 p.m. 'Last year with the sale of the trees and the silent auction items, we were able to help many people and worthy causes. We hope to do even better his year,' says Lippman. Winners are invited to take their trees home at that time. For additional information please contact Mally Paquette, the event coordinator, at 928-592-2177. Home to more than 45 shops and galleries and four restaurants, Tlaquepaque, the Art and Soul of Sedona, now in its 37th 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. |
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