Author: Tommy Acosta

Tommy Acosta is the publisher, editor, and lead opinion writer of Sedona.biz, the hyperlocal cyber magazine known as "The Voice of Sedona and the Verde Valley." He writes on local issues, politics, national affairs, culture, and personal reflection, often with a provocative or satirical tone.In addition to his work as a writer, Acosta is a working musician and reflexologist. He has written extensively about the challenges Sedona's musicians face, noting their low pay despite the town's vibrant music scene.Acosta describes himself as a "political actualist," rejecting strict party affiliations and instead focusing on how people are manipulated by political processes. His coverage spans local Sedona issues, tourism, short-term rentals, cultural events, community building, as well as national commentary and critiques of political figures, sometimes through imaginative pieces like "What Would Tommy Do?"Acosta is deeply engaged in Sedona's cultural and spiritual community, advocating for local musicians, artisans, and businesses, and writing about Sedona's unique identity as a spiritual and artistic hub.

Sedona AZ (March 4, 2014) – The next DORR Breakfast will be on Thursday, March 20, 8am at Olde Sedona Family Restaurant Bar and Grill, 1405 West Highway 89A, Sedona Arizona. The featured speaker will be Taylor McKinnon, Director of Energy, Grand Canyon Trust, who will speak on Destructive Development: Safeguarding the Colorado Plateau.

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Sedona AZ (March 3, 2014) – Sedona, Arizona has been ranked as one of the Travelers’ Choice 2014 “Top 25 Destinations in the United States”. Coming in at #13, Sedona is pleased with the abundance of positive feedback and awe-inspiring reaction of both long time visitors and newcomers to the area.

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Sedona AZ (March 3, 2014) – Mark Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on your calendar for a fascinating discussion on holistic and metaphysical healing.  Find out how holistic healing techniques can complement and support allopathic medical techniques and practices and help you achieve and sustain wellness, prepare for surgery, or heal from illness or trauma.  Holistic and metaphysical healing methods can engender stress relief and improve physical, mental, and emotional health.  The class is taught by Susan M. Obijiski, whose goal is to help clients and students achieve a balanced, healthy, and fulfilled life. This workshop…

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Sedona AZ (March 3, 2014) – Come join Karen Russell for an awesome movie about how to live a vital life full of energy and fantastic health. It is a must see to make sense about how easy it can be to live a healthy lifestyle in every way. There will be organic popcorn and other snacks. Russell always has an informative and fun discussion afterwards. Call 928.282.8918 to register by March 17.

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Sedona AZ (March 3, 2014) – Join Concerned Citizens for America for a one time showing of “Truth about ObamaCare”, featuring C. Steven Tucker, President of “Small Business Insurance Services” in Chicago, subject matter expert on the law, quoted by Fox Business, Wall Street Journal, Fortune Small Business and key note speaker on ObamaCare statutes.

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The Letters Takes Best Of Fest Audience Award; The Broken Circle Breakdown, Waiting For Mamu Earn Directors’, Audience Choice Honors Sedona AZ (March 2, 2014) – The Letters, the story of how Mother Teresa changed hearts and lives and inspired millions, earned the Audience Choice Award for Best of Fest and The Broken Circle Breakdown and Waiting for Mamu collected Audience and Directors’ Choice Awards for Best Foreign Film and Best Documentary, both short and humanitarian, respectively, at the 20th annual Sedona International Film Festival. The weeklong Festival screened 168 films that played to more than 10,000 filmgoers and included…

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Sedona AZ (March 2, 2014) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will once again present their popular historic sites tours of Oak Creek Canyon’s historic places on April 24, 25, and 26. The tours will be narrated by Paul Thompson.  Thompson is the grandson of pioneer homesteader Jim Thompson, the Sedona area’s first permanent white settler who came here in 1876, and son of Albert Thompson who wrote many of the stories in the book, “Those Early Days”. 

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Sedona AZ (March 2, 2014) – Linda Goldenstein, of Goldenstein Gallery, will introduce Lynette Jennings, who will speak about trends at the March 12 meeting of The Sedona Women, Dames Who Make A Difference, starting at 10 a.m. at the Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Road. The public is welcome to attend this free program.

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Sedona AZ (March 2, 2014) – The City of Sedona is accepting nominations for the Sixth Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, which each year honor individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the success of the arts in the City of Sedona.  Nominations must be received or postmarked by Friday, March 21, 2014.

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Oscar winning Actress, Susan Sarandon and Award-winning Filmmakers Thomas Morgan and Jonathan Bricklin Launch Reframed Pictures to Create Films with Measurable Impact  The Sedona Film Festival announcement includes Reframed Pictures first film and a star-studded Advisory Board  Sedona AZ (March 1, 2014) – Actress Susan Sarandon and Filmmakers Thomas Morgan and Jonathan Bricklin announced the launch of their film company, Reframed Pictures, at the Sedona International Film festival today. Reframed Pictures mission is to create and support films that are not only entertaining, but also raise awareness about human rights and social justice issues. But Reframed Pictures plans to take…

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Sedona AZ (February 28, 2014) – Mary Fisher – artist, author, advocate – spent a decade partnering with at-risk women in Africa, designing jewelry made by the women to earn a dignified livelihood. Today, Fisher, leader in global social change, announces the launch of the 100 Good Deeds Bracelet, a handcrafted collection that symbolizes a commitment to perform good deeds and bring about positive change in the world. The collection will launch in time for International Good Deeds Day on Sunday, March 9, an event that celebrates acts of kindness on a global scale, and the bracelet serves as a reminder to pay…

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Sedona AZ (February 28, 2014) – The Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest will be hosting demonstrations at the Visitor Center and heritage sites for visitors to learn about the ancient technologies of native people. The demonstrations show how native people met their needs for food, shelter and clothing. The events will continue through the month of March since it is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month.

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Camp Verde AZ (February 28, 2014) – Camp Verde’s first Farm to Mug brewery, Verde Brewing Company, has experienced a significant increase in demand. With visitors and the like traveling from across the state to try new craft beers brewed every couple of weeks; the VBC team is now looking to grow production in order to help meet the growing interest. Spur Ventures is pleased to announce they are now investing in the Verde Brewing Company to help nearly double the current production and hire additional employees. Over the past couple of weeks, Spur Ventures and the Verde Brewing Company…

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Sedona AZ (February 28, 2014) – At HSS, a cat with FIV is still a wonderful creature needing a loving home. FIV positive cats that receive supportive medical care and are kept in a stress-free, indoor environment can live long, healthy lives. We have two beautiful FIV positive cats that need a home—they can be adopted together or will need to be the only cat in the home.

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ADOT project to ease congestion along southbound uphill stretch near Camp Verde Camp Verde AZ (February 28, 2014) –  One of the most visible projects on Interstate 17 is moving onto the final phase of construction. Since the January 2013 start of the $11.8 million safety improvement project south of Camp Verde, the Arizona Department of Transportation has moved approximately 350,000 tons of dirt and boulders from Copper Canyon to clear a path for the construction of the first-ever climbing lane (and third travel lane) on southbound I-17.

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