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 (October 24, 2013) – Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA) is pleased to announce a free screenings of “Take Back Your Power,” in the Sedona Public Library’s Community Room at 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, Arizona on October 29th from 7:00-9:00 pm. The screening will be followed with Q&A. Seating is limited so please arrive early to secure a seat.

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Jerome AZ (October 24, 2013) – This month, Casa Latina has added more colorful arts  & crafts from Old Mexico. November 1st & 2nd is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a celebration of life with a long tradition in Latin Cultures. In recent years, it has had growing popularity across all cultures. As usual, they have stocked for this wondrous occasion. Individually hand-made and enchanting (Guadalajara style) clay Catrinas in many different varieties are in abundance at Casa Latina. Come join them and celebrate with refreshments and music by in house artist Duane Ewing at the Merchants…

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Pueblos, Pottery, and Petroglyphs Sedona AZ (October 24, 2013) – On Friday November 1st at 7 pm at the Well Red Coyote bookstore in Sedona award winning author Gary Every will be giving a talk titled Petroglyphs, Pottery and Pueblos describing archaeology adventures available in the Verde Valley for the amateur enthusiast. Many people are aware of wonderful treasures such as Honanaki and Palataki but many canyons in Sedona such as Boynton, Long, Fay, and Lost canyons all contain prehistoric dwellings tucked high away in hidden alcoves or atop mesas. Sedona by itself has dozens of prehistoric dwellings, many of…

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ADVISORY: Greg’s Songs Contain Anti-depressive Lyrics Sedona AZ (October 24, 2013) – Elevate your endorphins, amplify your amusement, and improve your digestion with hilarious songs and stories that help us celebrate the best in ourselves, and laugh at the rest of ourselves. They’re like WD-40 for our relationships, our moments of confusion, the things we want to accomplish in life, and our connection to the Big Mystery.

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Alan Petersen discusses painter inspired by national parks2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3. Included w/admission Flagstaff AZ (October 23, 2013) – Travel with art historian Alan Petersen to the times and art of Swedish-American Gunnar Widforss (1879-1934), renowned for his watercolor paintings of national parks, especially the Grand Canyon. Petersen, curator of fine art for the Museum of Northern Arizona, is working on documenting the artist’s life and will share rarely seen images and stories during Travels With Gunnar Widforss, a discussion from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 3, at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

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2013 Tour winds down with the ‘Finding Your Excellence’Seminar in Sedona Sedona AZ (October 23, 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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Cottonwood AZ (October 23, 2013) – Family history and the inscription on an ancestor’s headstone inspired longtime Arizona resident, Joy Pennock Gage, to write her eighteenth book, The Patriot and the Plough. She is a descendant of the Pennock family of Vermont, some of whom fought in the Revolutionary War. Her latest historical novel will be released Nov. 6 by Rook Publishing and will be available through Amazon or directly from the publishers at sales@rookpublishing.com.

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Sedona AZ (October 23, 2013) – The public is invited to enjoy an inspiring collection of paintings by Sedona fine artist Peter K. Nelson at a reception for him on Friday, November 1st. Guests will meet the artist and be treated to refreshments at the McLean Meditation Center from 5:00 -8:00 pm. The reception coincides with Sedona’s First Friday Gallery Tour.

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Sedona AZ (October 22, 2013) – The Wildcat Carnival is set for 11am on October 26, 2013 at the West Sedona School (WSS). Bring the whole family and be sure to stop in and view the Pumpkin Carving Contest contestants under the “Big Top” at Uncle Don’s Pumpkin Patch! Students at the West Sedona School were asked to sign up to receive free pumpkins donated by Don Nelms Farmers Insurance Agency. Don has been donating pumpkins for this fun family event for four years and giving cash prizes to the top three winners. There will also be “best of Grade”…

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Jerome AZ (October 21, 2013) – Gallery 527 welcomes back ceramic artist Mary Phoenix, returning from a four year adventure in Asheville, NC where her work is sold at A Gardener’s Place at the esteemed Biltmore Estate. Mary continues her show “Lizards and Leaves”, featuring her lovely, organic ceramic work filled with the essence of nature in all its glory. This talented local favorite is debuting new work including wall sconces adorned with nature’s bounty. Grape leaves, lizards, twigs, and textured embellishments, all make these fascinating one of a kind pieces remarkable and collectible art.

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OM Meditation with Erik Isen and Brenda Pareja at The Sedona Creative Life Center in the Sedona Room. Event to be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Tickets: $10 at the door. Sedona AZ (October 21, 2013) – Oneness Meditation is a new powerful meditation where Divine Energies are transmitted to help awaken the spiritual energies within you. This very sacred Blessing offers you the opportunity to free the mind effortlessly and wake up to the magic and beauty of life. Flowing through the eyes of the Oneness Meditator, Oneness Meditation creates a neurobiological shift that naturally…

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Sedona AZ (October 20, 2013) – Get the hands-on experience of creating your photography book, novel, art book, or creative publication using InDesign. This lab will take place at Yavapai College in Sedona, Arizona. Come prepared with your book documents and preliminary designs or experiment with a sample book while using InDesign and uploading to Blurb or Lulu. Need help learning the publishing industry first? Take Klymenko’s Self Publishing & Marketing with Social Media on November 9 & 10 then finish your book in the lab on November 16 & 17, 2013.

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Sedona AZ (October 19, 2013) – Cafe Jose Restaurant, a family restaurant recently named Best Home Cooking in the “Best of Sedona” awards announces a new menu and a new look. Having recently finished extensive renovations, Cafe Jose is excited to announce, they have a brand new look with new furniture, carpeting, equipment, décor and more.  The menu has also been updated with many new menu items including build-your-own Mexican platters, black beans, gluten free bread, and fresh baked pastries.

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Sedona AZ (October 19, 2013) – Are you tired of struggling with your photos and being disappointed with your watercolor results? Painting from life is certainly the best teacher for the effects of light and color. But when that’s not possible, many artists turn to their photo references and get trapped into “reporting” what the photo is dictating, detail-by-detail. Learn how to transform static camera images into inspired, passion-filled paintings that celebrate our human selves. AWS and NWS Signature member Carl Dalio, will show you how to create vibrant paintings that not only get into exhibitions but win awards in…

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Sedona AZ (October 18, 2013) – 80-year-old Sedona resident Phyllis Lindberg is dead after being struck by a falling tree while on a hike with  on the West Fork Trail in Oak Creek Canyon. She was hiking with four friends Thursday morning, October 17. The group stopped for lunch shortly after 11 a.m. and rested on a log near the creek when a large tree fell and struck Lindberg, narrowly missing the other hikers. One member of the group was slightly injured in the accident. She was treated and released at a local hospital with head and scalp wounds after she…

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