At the heart of a German university grows a majestic ginkgo tree, its lifespan measured in centuries. As the years pass, the distinguished plant bears witness to the private lives of those who seek shade under its boundless branches, forming a nexus that connects three generations of students and teachers across time and space.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present Stand-Up Comedy Night live onstage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday, July 12 at 7 p.m. The show will feature headliner Peter Sers with Priya Guyadeen opening the evening.

This month, Shondra welcomes the incredibly talented guitarist Steve Estes. With a sound that bridges the gap between classic roots and rock, Steve’s performance is set to be a highlight of the season. It’s an evening designed for music fans who love to dig a little deeper and enjoy an up-close-and-personal performance.

“Blazing Saddles” (1974) — nominated for three Academy Awards — is a satirical comedy and Western spoof directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Madeline Kahn and Harvey Korman.

In the 2009 romantic comedy “The Proposal”, strict Canadian book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) forces her long-suffering assistant, Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), to marry her to avoid being deported to her home country.

“Field of Dreams” is a 1989 fantasy sports drama about an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice urging him to build a baseball diamond in his cornfield. The field attracts the ghosts of legendary baseball players, leading the farmer on a magical journey of redemption, reconciliation, and second chances.

Facing the death of his country’s glaciers and the loss of his beloved grandparents, Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason turns his archives into a time capsule to hold what is slipping away — family, memory, time and water.

Search for others … find yourself. “For the Love of a Woman” is a sweeping English-language saga based on the beloved novel of Israeli author Meir Shalev, The Loves of Judith.

Inspired by true events, “Lucky Strike” tells the story of a wounded American soldier trapped behind enemy lines during the last major German offensive during WWII, what will become known as The Battle of the Bulge.

Faster than a speeding punchline! More powerful than an awkward silence! Able to leap tall tales in a single bound! Super Improv! is flying back into Sedona for its 4th spectacular show at the Mary Fisher Theatre on Friday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m., and this time the troupe is suiting up for an unforgettable Super Hero adventure.

Olivier and Tony Award winner Lesley Manville joins Aidan Turner in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.

Step into the streets of Italy with Emilia & the Aliveness at the Mary D Fisher Theatre on Sunday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m., with an evening of music, poetry, photography, dance, film, laughter and storytelling from the heart.