Tlaquepaque Toy Town Party on Saturday July 4th

Tlaquepaque Toy Town is hosting a special event day this Saturday, July 4, 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Sedona's favorite, Gary and his balloon animals will be there for fun and entertainment. Also appearing will be Magical Michael with his famous tricks for all.

Free kidtivities will be available featuring the ever popular Zoob Construction Sets, Calico Critters, art activities and more. We will be giving out a FREE gift with purchase. Every purchase, from $1.00 to $1,000. The prizes get better as the sale gets bigger.

Visit beautiful Tlaquepaque, be dazzled and entertained, and experience joyful shopping. What a great family outing, take the kids and have fun. They are located at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village - 336 State Route 179, A205 - Second Floor adjacent to El Rincon Restaurante. 928-282-1087

Sedona International Film Festival Party a Success!

We're so happy that the party held at Tlaquepaque on Saturday night for the Sedona International Film Festival was a huge success. They sold 90 tickets for the event and everyone had a great time. Guests enjoyed film clips, great food provided by all four Tlaquepaque restaurants and fun for one and all. Here are some photos from the event.

We love Pat Schweiss and the whole gang from the Sedona International Film Festival. Great Job!

Open call for artists for Fiesta del Tlaquepaque

We would like to receive your artist information for the Fiesta del Tlaquepaque. Please let us know if you will have an artist representing your shop, their name, artwork, number of tables needed and if you will need an umbrella. We are in the process of getting the tables and linens rented so please send your information to jill at jill@tlaq.com at your earliest convenience.

Thank you very much.

Arizona Shakespeare to perform on Sunday August 30

The 2009 Season of the Arizona Shakespeare Festival will feature the wonderful comedy "Much Ado About Nothing." They will join us at Tlaquepaque for two FREE performances on August 30th at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Arizona Classical Theater was founded in Prescott, AZ in 1998 by theatre veterans Kelly Johnston and Tracey Mason. They produced their first Shakespeare Festival in October, 1999 on the historic Courthouse Square in downtown Prescott.The Shakespeare Festival spent the first 5 years on an outdoor stage in Granite Creek park, and then partnered with Prescott High School and moved indoors to the Ruth Street Theater. We are pleased to host them at Tlaquepaque this summer.

Happy Father's Day

Today is Father's Day - a special day for us to appreciate our Fathers and all Fathers in our lives. The holiday isn't played up as much as Mother's Day but it is just as important. Make sure you all take time out to thank your fathers for being there for you. Have a wonderful Father's Day.

ADOT SR 179 construction update for week of June 22, 2009

Bowstring Drive closure will occur next week to continue the new Arizona Water line hook up. After successful pressure testing, the new water line will become fully operational and Bowstring Drive will re-open. The neighborhood can also be accessed by Arrow.Oak Creek Bridge Work
Drilled shafts for pier 2 and abutment 2 on the west half of the bridge are in progress.

Preparation for Wall Work at Poco Diablo

Minor lane shifts will occur to prepare for the construction of retaining walls adjacent to Poco Diablo. Access to Poco Diablo at Doodlebug and Oak Creek Cliffs will remain open.Morgan Road Roundabout

SCHEDULE CHANGE: The roundabout at Arrow/Morgan is now planned to be constructed beginning on Monday, June 29 at 7 a.m., with crews working 24 hours a day for two days. Flaggers will be in place throughout the night to help motorists through this area.

Packin' on the Patio

On Saturday, June 27th, Tlaquepaque will host a fund raiser for the Sedona International Film Festival starting at 6:00pm on the Patio del Norte.


This event will be full of fun and treats - enjoy a Taste of Tlaquepaque featuring dinner presented by all four of Tlaquepaque's amazing restaurants. During dinner, guests will enjoy Cinema Under The Stars featuring the Arizona Premiere of the 2009 Oscar Nominated Short Films.

There will be great giveaways throughout the evening. Please contact the Sedona Film Festival for ticket information. Tlaquepaque is happy to support the arts in Sedona. We hope you can make it.

ADOT update for June 15, 2009

Traffic continues to move in both directions and business access is open.

Minor traffic impacts may occur in the San Miguel area.

Bowstring Drive will be closed from Wednesday, June 17, through Friday, June 19
There may be early morning work on Tuesday and Wednesday on the new Oak Creek Bridge.

Utility work in the business district will be done the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, June 16. The work will start at Ranger Road beginning at 3 p.m. followed by night work at the Brewer roundabout beginning at 9 p.m.

Celebration of Native American Music and Dance

Everyone enjoyed the Celebration of Native American Music and Dance on Saturday, June 13th. Our Patio del Norte was packed with visitors enjoying the dancing performed by the Yellow Bird Indian Dancers.

On the Patio de las Campanas, Aaron White with Burning Sky performed a unique combination of guitar and Native American Flute. This music was enjoyed by one and all.

Lilly, Cute Jack Russell, Looking for a Home!

Lilly is a 6 month old female Jack Russell which our friend is currently fostering her. She gets along with dogs and kids and is learning what a cat is. She is house trained, doing well in the crate and learning basic obedience. She lived with a family which included a 10 year child and 10 dogs. Their house was foreclosed on and on Monday 6/8 the family was evicted. They needed to place several of their dogs otherwise they were off to the Humane Society. The Golden Bone Rescue called and our friend went to pick her up. She will be spayed on Wed. 6/17 and current on her vaccines by then as well. She is very sweet and loveable and just remember she IS a 6 month old Jack Russell! Enough said there ;-) Please help us place her... and let the word get around so Lilly can find her forever family. Thank you!

Celebration of Native American Music & Dance Saturday June 13

Tlaquepaque will be hosting the "Celebration of Native American Music and Dance". The festival is a non-profit event with proceeds dedicated to the protection, preservation and interpretation of the Native American cultural heritage sites of Sedona and the Verde Valley.

The Yellow Bird Apache Dancers perform from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, 12:00 - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 2:00 PM, and 3:00 - 3:30 PM in Plaza de la Fuente. Kevin Duncan, four-time world champion hoop dancer and the current World Champion teen hoop dancer, spins 25 colored hoops in a blur of dance and high intensity movement that is mind-boggling. Not to mention the dancers creative depictions of several animal forms including the eagle and rattlesnake. This is a must-see phenomenon!

If you’re an Indie film buff and like PBS documentaries you may recognize the signature sounds of Aaron White who has been making traditional music for 17 years. Signer, songwriter, master of the Native American flute and acoustical guitarist, his finger picking style has been captivating audiences around the country. White’s lyrics and musical style is both modern and grounded in the haunting sounds unique to the ceremonial flute. White received a Grammy Nomination in 2003 for his work with Burning Sky for their CD Spirits in the Wind. Aaron White and Burning Sky perform from 12:00 - 3:30 PM in the Patio de las Campanas.

Sedona Main Street Program

Sedona Main Street Program welcomes you to our Community Social and Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Shef's Bar at Stakes and Sticks in Los Abrigados Resort. There will be complimentary soft drinks and lights appetizers with a no host bar available. Join us.....see what's happening in the District and the business community...and just chat with neighbors.

Benefit for Brenda a Huge Success

The benefit for Brenda on Sunday was a huge success. Brenda's Benefit Action raised over $10,000 for her Medical Fund and we would like to send a special thank you to all the merchants of Tlaquepaque that donated items for the auction and helped with the event.

State Route 179 Update for the week of June 8

What to look for week of June 8, 2009
Paving near San Miguel
Oak Creek Bridge
Filling Median Islands (Back O Beyond to Chapel)
Utility Work (Oak Creek Cliffs to San Miguel)
Village Enhancements In Progress
Paving Near San MiguelPaving is scheduled to occur next Tuesday and Wednesday near San Miguel. This will allow the contractor to shift traffic to the east side, so that work can begin along the west side of the road. Please exercise caution as trucks will be entering and exiting the work zone.
Oak Creek Bridge First Phase Demolition CompleteThe drilling of shafts is scheduled to start on Monday near Tlaquepaque for the construction of abutment 1 and continuation of pier 2 construction. This was made possible by the demolition of 13 feet of the existing bridge that took place last week.
The site preparation and subsequent drilling will be done near the southwest corner of the bridge. Most of this work will be performed during the day, however night work may be necessary to minimize daytime traffic impacts. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
Filling Median Islands (Back O Beyond to Chapel Road - Continues)With the median islands constructed, crews have begun to fill the centers with dirt. The dirt being used has been salvaged from another part of the project and is suitable for future landscaping.
Utility Work (Oak Creek Cliffs to San Miguel - Continues)Installation of the final section of the San Miguel Drive water line will begin Tuesday. Minor traffic impacts will occur.

Inca Music in the Patio del Norte

On Thursday, June 4th we are happy to host a musical group from South America who will perform music from the Inca. They will be performing in the Patio del Norte from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. We hope you enjoy this unique musical group.

Wine Tasting on Friday, June 5 at Wild West Wine Co

Friday June 5th ~~~ Rod Snapp, winemaker and proprietor of Javelina Leap Winery in Page Springs will be hosting a tasting of estate wines at Wild West Wine Company from 3-7 pm. Come and taste fabulous local wines made right here in the Verde Valley!