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.

Flagstaff AZ (November 5, 2013) – The intelligence, cleverness and beauty of ravens will take flight during The Day of the Raven at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 23. Join artists, authors, naturalists and more as they explore the wily wonder and mythology of these fascinating winged creatures. Poetry, fine art, author readings, hands-on activities and a presentation by the Audubon Society will enlighten audiences to the amazing lives of ravens.  Learn how these creatures survive and continue to inspire writers and artists. 

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Sedona AZ (November 5, 2013) – Young students at West Sedona Elementary School have prepared a special program for the community that will take place on November 13th at 6:30pm. The International Festival of Food and Song was the brainchild of Jeanie Carroll, Music Educator of West Sedona School. Her K-6 students become Ambassadors of Peace from foreign lands, wearing the colors of their country and singing songs in the language of their country. They travel to these lands during music class and learn to put themselves in the shoes of another person in the world. They sing songs separately…

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Sedona AZ (November 5, 2013) – The next DORR Breakfast will be on Thursday, November 21, 8:30 am at Olde Sedona Family Restaurant Bar and Grill, 1405 West Highway 89A, Sedona Arizona. Featured speaker will be Dianne Post on “Private, for-profit prisons: Your money, your morals, your choice.”

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Jerome AZ (November 4, 2013) – A very special performance will be coming to Jerome, promising a delight for those who love the Wild West and the most famous characters of the time. There will be two performances of this one-man show on November 23rd at Lawrence Memorial (Spook) Hall at 260 Hull Avenue. Shows are at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Proceeds will be split between The Jerome Historical Society and Wyatt Earp. The Jerome Historical maintains and preserves many buildings in the mile high town.

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Sedona AZ (November 3, 2013) – “Everyone who visits Sedona takes home memories of the beautiful red rocks,” states Cottonwood polymer clay jewelry and ornament artist, Anita Brandon, who is both designer and owner of MelodyODesigns. Being surrounded by this natural beauty has inspired her to add a new faux red rock and turquoise Sedona/Arizona themed collection to her line. Anita adds, “I even include a little bit of magical Sedona red rock dirt in the designs.” This enables visitors to literally take a tiny piece of Sedona back home with them.

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Sedona AZ (November 2, 2013) – The public is invited to a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Sunday November 3rd, from 5-7pm at the Sedona Public Library to commemorate the five art commissions (Arts & Culture, Parks & Recreation, Budget Oversight, Sustainability, and Housing) that were eliminated by the City. Also to commend and honor all of those courageous commissioners that worked so diligently, so patiently and sometimes with great frustration to help our community try to rise to its full potential over the past 24 years. We will be acknowledging these individuals on this evening.  According to the…

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Sedona AZ (November 1, 2013) – November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and each week in November we will be featuring a senior cat or dog available for adoption as well as a reason why senior pets make great pets! As always, all senior pets (7 years or older) have an adoption fee of $30. First up is Moses. Moses is a male 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Moses likes to be a one man band, so he prefers to be an only pet. Moses is very affectionate and social, and needs a lot of attention. He also…

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  UPDATE 11/21/2013: SAC has advised this class has been cancelled. “The iPhone is the most popular camera in the world.” ­ Apple, USA Sedona AZ (November 1, 2013) – The tools are in your pocket! In today’s technological world, even professional photographers and artists are recognizing the iPhone as a useful (and even practical) photographic tool. Join photographer artist, Kelli Klymenko in this one-day workshop at Sedona Arts Center on Saturday, November 30, 2013 to learn how to create amazing images with your iPhone! In this workshop you will learn how to shoot, edit and share remarkable landscapes,…

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Sedona AZ (November 1, 2013) – Lori Rubenstein will show a short film called “The Children of Abraham” and talk about her trip next summer to work with Israeli’s and Palestinians as part of the Compassionate Listening Project. “Choices…we all have them. We can view the world as a victim or take our power back and choose more empowering perspectives. Ultimately, it’s just a choice.” Lori says.

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Receptions: Friday November 8 and Saturday November 9, 5-8pm Camp Verde AZ (October 31, 2013) – Camp Verde’s local art gallery, White Hills Gallery, is pleased to announce this year’s Mini Show. The Mini show includes miniature masterpieces from local Arizona artists, all 12×12” and under, on display from Friday November 8th 2013 to Monday January 13th 2014. These mini masterpieces include oil paintings, watercolors, photography, mixed media and more, in a variety of styles, including abstract, traditional, and representational. Artists included in this exhibit were selected from the Verde Valley and the Phoenix region. Previously exhibited artists including Nancy…

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By Patrice RohmerCottonwood Smart Meter Awareness(October 31, 2013) Cottonwood Smart Meter Awareness is proud to announce a free viewing of the nationally acclaimed documentary  “Take Back Your Power” “Take Back Your Power” is a professionally produced documentary spelling out the ramifications of the “Smart” grid that is being installed world wide. 

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Sedona AZ (October 30, 2013) – Monika Hilleary began her career many years ago as a highly successful commercial photographer.  But as an artist, she has journeyed a great distance since that beginning, taking up painting and mixed media and incorporating unique blends of techniques and materials in her more recent and contemporary creations. During November, many of her latest works will be on exhibit at Sedona Giclée Gallery, located in west Sedona’s Harkins Theater Plaza.  An artist’s reception will be held in the gallery on Saturday, November 9, from 4 to 8PM, and the public is invited to stop…

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2013 Tour winds down with the ‘Finding Your Excellence’Seminar in Sedona Sedona AZ (October 30, 2013) – Derek O’Neill, internationally acclaimed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, and author, will be offering a 2 hour motivational seminar in Sedona and Phoenix in early November. Derek advises business leaders, artists and politicians, helping them transcend their limitations and bring harmony back into their lives and businesses. He demonstrates that our highest ideals are not only compatible with good business sense but are in fact essential to our success, happiness, and fulfillment.

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Laura Eisenhower, great granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower to be a keynote speaker at the Ascension Rising Conference Sedona AZ (October 30, 2013) – Laura Magdalene Eisenhower, who has resided and traveled independently in over 20 cities in the U.S. and abroad has developed a wide knowledge base in frontier health, natural systems, alchemy, metaphysics and ancient history, and also has degrees and certifications in science, wilderness, expedition leadership, natural healing and building. She is a mythic cosmologies, global strategist, clairvoyant healer, Earth advocate and artist.

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