Sedona, AZ ( pressoclock ) November 07, 2011 - On Sunday, November 20, the Sedona International Film Festival will join Chef Lisa Dahl at Sedona Arizona attraction Cucina Rustica for a ‘Passionista Holiday Luncheon.’ This pre-holiday event combines a deliciously prepared autumn menu of food from Lisa Dahl with works of art and fashion from renowned actress and artist Ronnie Claire Edwards, star of “The Waltons”.

Start your holidays a little early with an afternoon of fun filled with delicious food, drink, and many beautiful fashion treasures at Cucina Rustica in the Tequa Marketplace in the Village of Oak Creek.

A patio reception at 11:30 am will welcome guest Passionista’s with drinks and appetizers before being whisked away into the Cucina Rustica dining rooms at for a three-course luncheon featuring delicious seasonal recipes from Lisa Dahl’s award-winning cookbook “The Elixr of Life”.

Lisa Dahl’s award winning cookbook — along with “Passionista” fashion t-shirts and line of special olive oils — will be available for sale after lunch along with a personal book signing.

Additionally, this special fundraising event will feature one-of-a-kind fashions and jewelry by accomplished actress, author and playwright, Ronnie Claire Edwards. A regular on a number of television series, including a recurring role on Designing Women, as well as guest appearances on major television series, Edwards is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Corabeth Godsey on The Waltons which ran on television for ten years.

Edwards designs a line of one-of-a-kind coats under the label Amorous Adventuress Designs. All of the coats are embellished with beads genuine fur, exotic feathers, jeweled fringe and beaded tassels or antique trim. Each lining is individually selected to go with the theme and colors of the coat.

“All of our coats are one-of-a-kind. They are made from very rare turn-of-the-century horse hair and wool carriage lap robes and vintage tapestries,” said Edwards. “We have collected these exceptional antiques robes from both Europe and America.”

The show will also feature one-of-a-kind jewelry creations from Edwards and her team of designers.

Are looking for a something special to do in Sedona? Perhaps you want to spoil yourself with a holiday treat or for the New Year? Or are you looking for that special gift for friends and family? The “Passionista Holiday Luncheon” is a great place to start.

Space is limited for this very special pre-holiday season event on Sunday, Nov. 20. Tickets are $50 for Film Festival members and $55 for non-members.

For tickets or more information, contact the Sedona International Film Festival at 928-282-1177 or email your request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You may also visit http://www.sedonafilmfestival.com/ . Proceeds from the event benefit the film festival’s scholarship and student film programs. A percentage of profits will also go to Hearts for the Hungry and Homeless as a Thanksgiving donation.

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