Known for taking country music’s earthy emotionalism and giving it a rowdy, rocking kick, The John Corbett Band brings its signature sound to Harold’s Corral (6895 East Cave Creek Road) for a special performance on Wed, July 15, 7:30pm. Tickets are available for $25 at Harold’s and at Frontgatetickets.com. As an actor, Corbett has always brought an easy grace to his roles, whether it’s in the acclaimed TV series Sex and the City and Northern Exposure or in the hit films My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Raising Helen. His music carries the same natural, down-to-earth spirit—only this is not role-playing. “Music has always been central to my life, much more so than acting,” Corbett says. “Acting is how I make my living. Music has always been a passion—it’s something I love, something I can’t live without.” Corbett’s self-titled debut album blends concise, straightforward Nashville song craft with tight, combustive Southern rock arrangements that allow his fiery band to stretch out. For more information, call David Anderson at (480.330.0504)david@c4productions.org.

The Arboretum at Flagstaff presents, in partnership with Flagstaff Cultural Partners, Rio Flamenco in concert, Friday, July 4, 5:30pm, under the pines at the Arboretum’s beautiful outdoor venue. Rio Flamenco, a troupe based in Prescott, Arizona is a richly talented group of musicians and performers with extensive experience. The show is a spicy mix of traditional flamenco dance and guitar, hot Latin rhythms, and singing. As Flamenco music and dance is gaining popularity and interest across America, Rio Flamenco offers an exciting performance to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Tickets are on sale now – seating is general admission. Tickets are $12 for general public and $10 for members of The Arboretum or Flagstaff Cultural Partners. Half price tickets for children 7-17. Children 6 and under are free. Tickets are available at Coconino Center for the Arts (Tues – Sat, 11am – 5pm), at the Arboretum Visitors Center, online at culturalpartners.org or call(928) 779-2300. All ages welcome. For info: thearb.org or culturalpartners.org. The Arboretum is 3.8 miles south of Route 66 on scenic Woody Mountain Road, on the west side of Flagstaff. The last portion of Woody Mountain Road is unpaved, but suitable for all vehicles.

GumptionFest is calling all artists, performers, vendors and volunteers. The annual grassroots arts festival is open to artists of all skill levels who live, work, perform and/or create in Sedona and the surrounding areas. Now entering its fourth year, GumptionFest will take place from Fri to Sun, Sept. 4 - 6. This year’s grassroots arts festival will be held in conjunction with the 2nd annual Applaz Singer/Songwriter Contest created by Nathan Trujillo. GumptionFest IV: “GumptionFest 4 Kids” will kick off Fri, Sept. 4. The first day will include concerts and arts events all around Sedona. At the same time, the Applaz Singer/Songwriter Contest will take place at Sedona’s newest performance venue, Studio Live with workshops and seminars. Sat, Sept. 5, the main events of GumptionFest will be held at venues along Coffee Pot Drive, just west of Bashas’. The stages will include Oak Creek Brewing Co., Devi Yoga, Creative Flooring and Studio Live. For the first time, events will spill over onto Sun, Sept. 6, with more music and a closing ceremony. The arts festival has always included events for children. But this year artists are encouraged to include activities for children. The festival will feature a kids play area with plenty of arts activities. “We’ve had things for children in the past, but I like the idea of making it a prominent focus,” stated Jason Vargo, one of the organizers. The inaugural event took place June 2006 with the aim of hosting a free arts festival that was all-inclusive of Sedona’s vast arts community. More than 100 artists, bands, solo musicians, poets, painters, filmmakers, dancers and filled the five stages over 14 hours, entertaining 1,400 residents and visitors. Artists and festival-goers wanted more, so GumptionFest Part Deux took place in 2007. The event then moved from June to Sept to take advantage of better weather and incorporate more youth who returning after summer break. GumptionFest III, “The Good, the Bad, and the Gumption” added a new huge art gallery with an accompanying outdoor stage across from Oak Creek Brewing Co. that featured more solo acts. The poets were also spread out across the day rather than confined to a single location. This year will surely be the best festival yet with even more members of the community coming together to perform, showcase and attend a true community festival of the arts. To sign up as an artist, performer, vendor or volunteer, e-mail Dylan Jung at gumptionfest@gmail.com.

“National Day of the Cowboy Celebration” Saturday, July 25, from 10:30 am – 8 pm; along SR89A in Uptown Sedona, AZ; Free & open to public, 10:30am - 8pm. Come enjoy “a whole lotta cowboy goin’s on” in the midst of red rock country. Beginning with Cowboy Parade down Jordan Rd at 10:30. Gunslinging, whip cracking and trick roping at High Noon as part of live performances non-stop at Cowboy Plaza! Live western music, western tradesman demonstrations and food booths line the streets. You can even try your hand at riding a mechanical bull. Wear your western finery and compete in the Spirit of the West Outfit Contest for prizes. This event is sponsored by select businesses and is being presented by Sedona Main Street Program and Gene “Rock Holliday” Kurz, contact us at 928-204-2390 or info@sedonamainstreet.com.

“As humans, we are all moved by stories,” says David C. Behrens, the renowned Native American and wildlife artist. “My greatest hope is that my paintings achieve what a good story does, not only with words but with brushstrokes.” Behrens, commissioned for works at Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Badlands National Parks and Mount Rushmore, is coming to the Verde Valley. He will make a rare appearance to sign prints of his work at Cliff Castle Casino July 11 and 12. Behrens artwork can be seen at galleries throughout the country. He travels coast to coast exhibiting at many prestigious Indian Art Markets, as well as national parks across the U.S. David C. Behrens will be signing copies of prints at Cliff Castle Casino’s Hunt and Gather Gift Shop on Sat, July 11, 12-3pm and 6-9pm and Sun, July 12, 1-4pm. Merchandise and artwork will be available for purchase. Please call (928)567-7997 for info, or go todavidbehrens.com.

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