The first event of the summer will be Tuesday, June 18 at Hillside Sedona, featuring the blockbuster big screen box office sensation “Top Gun: Maverick”. Showtime will be at dusk (approximately 7:45-8:00 p.m.).

Hillside Sedona is thrilled to announce “Starry Night Cinema” — an exciting partnership with the film festival to bring you an unforgettable summer of films! As the summer heat rolls in, we’re providing the perfect opportunity for Sedonans to enjoy fun, entertaining evenings under the stars.

Bring your lawn chairs and your family and friends and enjoy “Starry Night Cinema” under the stars on the festival’s giant 25-foot outdoor screen with state-of-the-art projection and sound! The festival’s mobile concession stand will have movie treats available.

TOP GUN: MAVERICK (rated PG-13)
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”. Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

This “Starry Night Cinema” event is presented by the Sedona International Film Festival and sponsored by Hillside Sedona.

“We’re committed to giving back to our wonderful community by offering these lively and engaging events,” said Tom Hanrahan from Hillside Sedona. “Join us for our magical movie nights, designed to delight audiences of all ages. Experience the joy of cinema right here at Hillside Sedona!”

The Hillside Merchants and Restaurants will have other food and drink options as well as special promotions at the shops, businesses and galleries. Blue Lotus will be open late and offering a free gift to everyone who stops by.

“Top Gun: Maverick” will be shown outdoors at Hillside Sedona (671 State Route 179) on Tuesday, June 18 at dusk. Seating will begin at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs. Parking is free and available at Hillside Sedona.

Tickets are only $5 each, and kids 12 and under are free of charge.

For advance tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Visit the film festival office at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona to get tickets in person.

Photo by Nate Page