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 (November 20, 2013) – It’s time once again for a Season of Wonder at Sedona Arts Center! Join us November 26, 2013­ – January 2, 2014 for a season of beautiful art and gifts. The festive atmosphere in the gallery is brought to us by over 40 Sedona artists who each share their assortment of creative ornaments, paintings, ceramics, fiber and jewelry that are all perfect gifts for that special someone! Join us for our artists’ reception on Friday, December 6, from 5­­ – 8 p.m. where you can meet the artists, mingle with art lovers and even take…

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Local First Arizona’s annual Buy Local Month to further encourage holiday shoppers to support local businesses Verde Valley AZ (November 15, 2013) – This holiday season, surveys show that holiday shoppers are more inclined to support small, local businesses for their holiday needs this year. The results of the 2013 Deluxe Annual Holiday Shopping Survey showed that 35% of consumers plan to support local businesses with their holiday shopping this year. This is a 8% increase from last year’s results of only 27% of respondents saying they would shop local for the holidays. 95% of respondents for the 2013 Deluxe survey also said it…

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Sedona AZ (November 19, 2013) – When one is driving down a back road and spots an old, rusted car or truck parked in the weeds; the usual reaction is to just keep driving on. Not so with photographer/digital artist Robert Albrecht of Sedona, AZ. His reaction is to stop, look at the position and how light is falling on the “model” and locate the owner of the property to seek permission to photograph. Albrecht, who is known for his commercial and his studio portrait photography owns Albrecht Photographic Artistry in West Sedona and has been published worldwide; turned his…

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Field of Love: Power, Love & Fortune on the Road to Enlightenment Sedona AZ (November 19, 2013) –  The public is invited to an evening reception and booksigning on Sunday, December1st from 5:00 -7:00 pm, at the McLean Meditation Center in honor of Sedona resident Martin Birrittella’ s new releases, Field of Love: Power, Love & Fortune on the Road to Enlightenment and Field of Love: How to Experience the Field (Delhi International Press.)

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Sedona AZ (November 19, 2013) – The Sedona Arts Center has three very exciting opportunities for member and non-member artists to participate in the coming months! Artists can submit to the Small Works Show, an all-new Portrait Exhibit and the 34th Annual Juried Members Exhibition!

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Sedona AZ (November 18, 2013) – Imagine walking into a glittering, magical wonderland with an array of candies ranging from exquisite truffles to nostalgic candies, cuddly stuffed animals and incredibly unique toys. Welcome to Sedona’s newest toy and candy store, Peppermint Zebra located in Hillside Sedona. “The idea came to me to create a store that made people happy,” said Karen Dilks, Peppermint Zebra co-owner with Pince Richman. “So it was a combination of creating a happy store with creative design, fantasy and fun.”

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Camp Verde AZ (November 18, 2013) – Camp Verde’s first brewing company, The Verde Brewing Company, has successfully brewed their first hand crafted beer, The Honey Pot Stout. The Stout made its debut on Friday November 15th during the Verde Brewing Company’s first tapping party at their new tasting room, located inside White Hills Winery & Gallery. Kickstarter contributors and supporters came out to White Hills, located at 325 S. Main St, to try the new stout and celebrate the beginning of the Verde Brewing Company.

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Sedona AZ (November 18, 2013) – Sedona Arts Center offers an Immersion into Native American culture and more from November 18­-22, 2013 at the West Sedona Middle School and Big Park Community School in the Village of Oak Creek. A special reception will be held at the Sedona Arts Center’s Special Exhibition Gallery at 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, Arizona from 5­-7 p.m. on Friday November 22, 2013.

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Sedona AZ (November 18, 2013) – Step 4 of the Living with Forgiveness Process is Gratitude. With Gratitude, we stay balanced like the eye of a storm. We continually build our forgiveness muscles by focusing on what is going right in our lives even if there is trauma drama all around us. The holiday season always brings forth the knowledge of how blessed we are as a nation, as a community, and as individuals. In this class, we’ll learn how to choose the practice of Gratitude.

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Inspiring opportunities for kids at the Sedona YMCA dances! Sedona AZ (November 15, 2013) – Community 5th/6th-grade kids are invited to a masquerade dance and karaoke night on Friday, November 22, 2013, 6:00 ­ 8:00 p.m.  Parents can drop off their kids at Y headquarters at Posse Grounds Park where they can laugh, dance, sing, mingle with their peers and listen to DJ Myss Mystery’s inspiring mixes. All of this for the amazing low cost of five dollars per child!

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Sedona AZ (November 15, 2013) – Mike Dudley, Business Manager, Apple Store Scottsdale Quarter will be the guest speaker at the Wednesday, November 20th meeting of the Oak Creek Apples Computer Club. Starting time is 6:30 pm at the Elks Club, 110 Airport Road. He will speak about – “Apple Products and how iCloud can Bring Them All Together”. According to Dudley “What makes Apple unique is the entire ecosystem that we offer. We are more than a hardware or software company. We don’t make products to jump on the “Next big thing” but rather we want to enrich our…

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Unlocked Cars, Ignition Keys Left in Vehicles Provide Easy Targets for Thieves Verde Valley AZ (November 15, 2013) – Over the last several months, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and its local law enforcement partners have received several reports of theft and burglary involving vehicles. In a majority of the cases investigated by the Sheriff’s Office, victims indicated their unattended vehicle was left unlocked allowing suspects easy access to valuables. In August of this year, a handgun was stolen from an unlocked car parked overnight in the victim’s Dewey area driveway. In recent cases of vehicle theft, ignition keys were…

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Sedona AZ (November 15, 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. Missy and many other senior pets are available for adoption at the shelter everyday from 10 am to 4 pm. Top Five Reasons Why Senior Pets Rock! Each week in November we will give you a reason why adopting a senior pet is a…

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Sedona AZ (November 15, 2013) – This is advanced training for students and teachers of Christ Consciousness. The workshop covers advanced teaching and spiritual concepts, as well as profound levels of application. Learn to clear your centers (chakras) of consciousness (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) and live a life that reflects one’s Higher Self in every way possible. This includes cleansing the body, energy centers, nervous system, emotions, mind, and soul. This workshop also covers the following: Initiations into Christ Consciousness through rarely understood “mystery teachings” of Jesus (some of which were transferred to Mary Magdalene), the truth about Jesus’…

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Sedona AZ (November 14, 2013) – On Saturday, December 7, Hillside Sedona and Peppermint Zebra bring local choir groups, action figures, refreshments and fun to courtyard from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Sedona recording artists Meadowlark will offer a spellbinding mix of music from 1 to 2 p.m.. The performance promises to enchant with harp-like acoustic fingerstyle guitar, mandolin, flutes and pennywhistles as the duo performs a heartwarming collection of holiday favorites. Santa Claus will be happily and jollily be at Hillside from 1 to 3 p.m. Adults can also whisper in his ear what they want for Christmas.

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