Celebrate the holidays at Tlaquepaque for the Festival of Trees in Sedona. A new and exciting event opens at this unique shopping complex on Friday, November 28, 2008. Area artists and galleries will have over 30 Christmas trees fully decorated in fun and exquisite ways to entice the guests of Tlaquepaque. Local favorites Andrea Smith, Rod Bearcloud, Chris Navarro and John Soderberg are supporting with very special trees!! All trees will be displayed on the terrace and be accompanied with silent auction bid sheets. The viewers may visit Tlaquepaque and check their bids through 4:00 p.m. on Dec. 7. A cocktail celebration will be offered for visitors to mingle with the artists on Friday, Dec. 5.

Tickets for this special evening are $25 per person. Proceeds from the cocktail party and silent auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Arizona (25%) and the Chameleon Project in Sedona which focuses on Mother Earth and the environment. For additional information please contact Mally Paquette at (772) 643-2742. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.