Sedona, AZ: Get ready for Tlaquepaque’s Fourth of July, Sizzlin’ Summer Bash celebration on Saturday, July 3, at the beautiful Arts and Crafts Village in Sedona, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music is always a must for any Fourth of July party, and Sizzlin’ Summer Bash is no exception. Featured performers include the Geritol Hipsters, Red Rock Acapella, and Cat Black Band.
Festivities throughout the day will include pie eating contests, foot-tapping Dixieland, hot jazz and blues, potato sack races, face painting, and star-spangled crafts for kids, scrumptious BBQ, and even a gleaming red local fire truck. Admissions is free. And be sure to check out fabulous Independence Day Sales from 20% to 50% off at selected Tlaquepaque shops.
Sedona favorites, Red Rock Acapella, the dynamic women’s barbershop harmony chorus kick off the music at 11a.m., in Patio de las Campanas and again at 11:30 a.m., in Patio del Norte.
The celebration gets into high gear from 12 noon to 3 p.m., in Patio del Norte with the Cat Black Band. Sultry singer Cat Black and her rock-solid rhythm section, let loose with classic blues, rock, jazz and country featuring songs by Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Debbie Davies, Johnny Lang and original tunes that will get you on your feet.
“If you like traditional Dixieland jazz and get chills when you hear patriotic music from a bygone era, then don’t miss the award-winning Geritol Hipsters hailing from Prescott, AZ,” says Wendy Lippman, managing partner of Tlaquepaque. This fun-loving group “just plays happy music that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face,” reports Bill West, the groups trumpet player. They will be performing in Patio de las Campanas from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Eat some pie and support the Toys for Tots — and maybe win a prize - at 2 p.m., at Calle Independencia. The $5 entry fee for the pie-eating contest, sponsored by the Sedona Marine Corps League, helps Toys for Tots. Pie-eating winners in the different age groups — kids, teens and adults — are awarded prizes from Tlaquepaque stores Eco Body and Bath, Tlaquepaque Toy Town, Feliz Navidad, Sedona Music Boxes, and Diva Sedona to name a few.
Still hungry? Oak Creek Brewery & Grill will have an outdoor old fashion barbeque, a delicious assortment of flame-cooked fare including sliders, ribs, and mini brats.
To really revel in the spirit of the Fourth there is nothing like a good old potato sack race, rarely seen in these parts. Gather your friends and families for a 1:30 p.m., start time and let the fun begin at Calle Independencia. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
For kids there will be fun face painting and a balloon artist that transforms balloons into whimsical animal creatures. And for those youngsters who love creative play there is the Star Spangled Kids Crafts with an endless assortment of free crafts and activities to celebrate the holiday. All kids activities take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free.
Tlaquepaque’s shops and galleries are among some of the most creative and striking in the Southwest, and shopping there is an adventure any time of year. For those looking for Independence Day sales, discounts from 20 to 50% are offered at the following establishments: Casa Bonitas de Mexico, Tlaquepaque Toy Town, The Safari Shoppe, Andrea Smith Gallery, Point of Sedona, Feliz Navidad, Sedona Music Boxes, Gifted Hands, Isadora, Kuivato Gallery, and Cocopah.
Home to more than 40 shops and galleries and four restaurants, Tlaquepaque, the Art and Soul of Sedona, now in its 37th year, is located at 336 Highway 179 at the Oak Creek Bridge just south of 89A on Highway 179. It is open daily at 10 a.m. For more information call (928) 282-4838, visit: www.tlaq.com and www.shoptlaq.com.
Music and Activity Schedule
Music:
Red Rock Acapella, 11 am, Patio las Campanas, 11:30 am, Patio del Norte
Cat Black Band, 12 - 3 pm, Patio del Norte
Geritol Hipsters, 2 – 4 pm, Patio las Campanas
Activities:
Pie Eating Contest - Sponsored by the Sedona Marine Corp League for Toys for Tots. Pre-register by calling (928) 282-4838- $5.00 entry fee. Begins at 2:00 pm in Calle Independencia.
Potato Sack Race — different age groups — prizes will be awarded - begins at 1:30 pm at Calle Indepenencia
Balloon Animals - from 11 am - 4 pm. – Plaza de la Fuente - Free
Face Painting from 11 am - 4 pm – Plaza de la Fuente - Free
Star Spangled Kids Crafts - 11 am - 4 pm – Plaza de la Fuente – Free
Article courtesy of Wib Middleton.
Posted June 21, 2010 by GatewayToSedona.com.
