Sedona Film Festival a Wonderful Event

I don't know how many of you enjoyed the amazing films offered at this year's Sedona International Film Festival, but I can assure you, it was the best one ever. Each and every movie was a winner and the impressive line up of film makers and actors attending this event was great.

The Film Festival brought many out of towners to Sedona and it is a great event to have during the month of February - when we desperately need out of town visitors. The highlight of the event was the visit by Michael Moore and the presentation of three of his documentaries. Each showing was packed and audience participation was huge for the question and answer period following each film.

If you missed this year's event, plan on attending next year. I am sure you will not be disappointed.

Geoffrey Roth Featuring Bagues and Philip Zahm

Geoffrey Roth Gallery is Hosting a One Day Jewelry Event Featuring Bagues and Philip Zahm Designs
Wednesday April, 28th from 10am – 5pm

Inspired by the horns and trumpets of an orchestra, the contemporary Concierto design by Bagues - Masriera is playful and classical at the same time. Antoni Ros Marba, the creator of the line, writes: “There are many things which bring music and jewelry together: the harmony of combining the forms, the golden melodic creativity, the rhythmic stability of the precious stones, as eloquent as a diamond set in precious metal…. “

The Bagues rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces are made from 18K yellow gold, diamonds and basse-taille enamel. The Concierto line comes in variations of vibrant colors for the spring, warm colors for the fall, and white gold and diamonds for the winter season. Concierto is only one of several styles within the Bagues line that reflect the Mediterranean life style of Spain and the long tradition of enamel work of Barcelona.

Phillip Zahm Designs
Phillip Zahm has been trading in colored gemstones since 1975. During that time the company has become a trusted partner for hundreds of jewelers worldwide. Today it deals in over forty different kinds of fine natural gemstone from around the world.

Since 1998 Phillip Zahm has worked hard to develop unique designs that reflect the latest fashion trends. Each piece is handmade to ensure the highest quality. The bracelets, pendants, rings and earrings are made from 18K gold or platinum and are specifically designed to show off the colored gems.

We look forward to welcoming you in our gallery and introducing you to these stunning pieces. Geoffrey Roth, under the Bell Tower in Tlaquepaque since 1974 open every day from 10am to 5pm. 928-282-7756. http://www.geoffreyrothgallery.com/.

Geoffrey Roth Presents a Weekend Jewelry Event with Steven Kretchmer Designs

Weekend Jewelry Event with Steven Kretchmer Designs
April 2, 3 and 4, 2010

Opening Artist Reception is Friday April 2nd from 5-8 pm

Geoffrey Roth Gallery is featuring the signature tension set jewelry line of Steven Kretchmer Designs. Displayed in timeless designs with diamonds and gem stones and set in the only patented tension settings in the world.

Steven Kretchmer earned his bachelor of fine arts degree from Rhode Island School of Design and a master of fine arts degree from the University of Michigan. Steven worked at prestigious jewelry firms in New York and Milan where he met his wife Alma and his daughter Claudia. In 1991 Steven Kretchmer Design Inc. was founded in Los Angeles, California. During his career Steven had received numerous awards and was granted a number of patents for precious metal product inventions. Some of these include his well known tension set mountings. With a Tension-Set by Kretchmer the strength of the entire setting secures the stone in place with compression force of 12,000 pounds per square inch. “The exclusive alloys we blend have astonishing properties; our processes are patented, and are not available anywhere else but in our magical jewelry. We do whatever is necessary to achieve the design vision, while reaching an unrivaled quality.”

In 2006 after the tragic death of both her parents in one year, Claudia Kretchmer made the decision to take over the company. With her own Ph.D. in astrophysics almost completed and her industry experience she was a natural for the role. “My parents built such a wonderful company; I want it to continue to go forward.”

Take this wonderful opportunity to see the full line of Steven Kretchmer’s designs. Opening artist reception is Friday April 2nd from 5-8pm and running through Sunday April 4th. Visit us at http://www.geoffreyrothgallery.com/.

Mariachi La Familia Rojas will kick off First Friday in May

We are happy that we will have the Mariachi La Familia Rojas playing throughout the Tlaquepaque Village on Friday, May 7 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.

This is the first Friday of May and all the stores will be open until 7:00pm. The Sedona Gallery Association First Friday event will bring visitors here with the Sedona Trolley and all SGA galleries will remain open until 8:00pm hosting special events and artists in their galleries.

With Cinco de Mayo just two days earlier, this event will keep the festival going and music will be enjoyed by one and all.

Busker Eaton to Perform at Tlaquepaque for First Friday, March 5

Busker Eaton will be performing on the Patio de las Campanas on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.Busker Eaton is collectively made up of pianist David Vincent Mills, and Yin Yang and Zensome's bassist and drummer, Dylan Jung and Lou Moretti. The three classify their music as being off-kilter untraditional jazz fusion. The trio layers a jazz structure with pop accessibility, painting with a wide palette to create a groove orientated adventure that takes one on a eclectic ride. Fans of Bad Plus; Medeski, Martin & Wood; or Andreas Kapasalas Trio will resonate with this Trio. Come join us for First Friday - Sedona Gallery Association galleries will be open until 8:00pm. All Tlaquepaque shops and galleries will be open until 7:00pm.

Z Trio to perform during First Friday, April 2, 2010

The Z Trio will be performing on the Patio de las Campanas from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. The Z Trio is Fitzhugh Jenkins, Vincent Zeigelbaum and Brian David. The Z Trio performs songs from the Americas, West Indies, Italy, Spain and Russia. You will love their mix of music and colorful performance. Come join us for First Friday - Sedona Gallery Association galleries will be open until 8:00pm. All Tlaquepaque shops and galleries will be open until 7:00pm.

New Vintage Tibetan Penants at Cocopah

News on our offering of Tibetan beads and pendants at Cocopah. This past year it has proven difficult to locate interesting pieces at a reasonable price. It seems that much of what is available is not good quality and uses non-traditional materials such as synthetic opal, dyed turquoise, etc. Antique artifacts are impossible to find.

The group called 'Vintage Tibetan Pendants' was bought from a Tibetan who is also a collector who insisted they were 'vintage' but I feel very uncertain about the age of them. The coral used is definitely old and of very fine quality. The designs are exceptional. Some are double-sided with an entirely different design on the other side. If interested, request a scan of the other side.

The beads are made in Tibetan homes with no regular production. Usually you will never see the bead you fell in love with again. But that's the great bead game, I guess...the hunt and thrill of discovery.

All pendants except the small brass Buddhist pendants at $8.00 are one of a kind. The small brass pendants were sold to me as 'vintage' but once again, I'm uncertain of the age and don't want to pass along misinformation.

Hope your year is going well. We feel very positive about 2010 and have opened COCOPAH NORTH across the street from Tlaquepaque. We have a big oak bead stringing table and more beads. You are invited to join us for tea and free stringing lessons. Look for a new section about COCOPAH NORTH on the website soon. At COCOPAH NORTH we also have a collection of antique American patchwork quilts, New Guinea artifacts, Mission oak furniture, the work of Hopi artist, Delbridge Honanie, etc.

Ann, Audrey, Ana and Chester the Wonder Dog
http://www.beadofthemonthclub.com/