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There is ALWAYS something to do in Arizona! You just how to know where to find it! ;) |
Something to do!...
There is ALWAYS something to do in Arizona! You just how to know where to find it! ;) |
Featuring exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts, children's activities, bonsai displays, Japanese food, and 3 stages of live entertainment.
This year's festival's themes are "Sakura" and "Daruma"
Here are some of the exciting features of this year's festival!
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2012 Arizona Matsuri commemorates the centennial of the gifting of cherry blossom trees from Japan to the U.S.
Flowering cherry trees have been symbols of Japan’s friendship to the people of America for 100 years.
In 1912, over 3,000 cherry trees were gifted from the City of Tokyo to the City of Washington, D.C. as a symbol of lasting friendship from the people of Japan. Since that time, Japanese organizations have made gifts of cherry trees to America to commemorate significant milestones in the relationship between Japan and the United States.
For more information about the 2012 Japan - U.S. Cherry Blossom Centennial and cherry blossom festivals, visit Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles . Learn more about cherry trees here .
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May 15th through May 18th: The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of Jiro Dreams of Sushi and Damsels In Distress. 
May 16th: New York #39;s famous 92nd Street Y comes to Sedona on Wednesday, when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the live simulcast of an evening with Elie Wiesel. The special event will take at 5:00 p.m. at the festival rsquo;s new Mary D. Fisher Theatre. 
May 18th through 20th: The Art and Craft Show at the Factory Outlets will have a fine array of artists and craftsmen as usual and there will be something for everyone. 
May 19th: The bizarre yet fascinating subject of cranial deformation has been largely avoided by archeologists, anthropologists and historians. The puzzle of headbinding is truly mystifying, and as yet, virtually unstudied. On Saturady, noted author David Hatcher Childress explores the research that has taken him to Egypt, Peru, Mexico, Malta and China (along with co-author anthropologist Brien Foerster), resulting in his latest book: The Enigma of Cranial Deformation. 
May 19th ndash; 20th: Plans are under way for the 47th Annual Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour. This longest running tour in the state of Arizona promises a look at the historic gems of this charming town including some never seen treasures that will delight visitors. 
May 26th and 27th: This is the 22nd year Zuni will gather at the Museum of Northern Arizona for the Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture, bringing with them cultural presentations, fine arts, music, and dances to explore A:shiwi philosophy, beliefs, worldviews, values, and current issues on the Zuni Indian Reservation. 
May 30th through June 3rd: The sixth annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival and residency runs Wednesday May 30 through Sunday June 3, with many of Bluegrass #39;s most important artists, emerging artists, and Arizona artists. 
Through May 31st: Lanning Gallery offers an exciting evening during Sedona rsquo;s 1st Friday Gallery Tour from 5-8 pm, May 4. The exhibition Howard Hitchcock: The Wisdom of Wit opens and the esteemed sculptor will not only be on-hand during the reception to give visitors one-on-one time but also gives a talk, with a QandA, at 6 p.m. 
