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.

Renowned production from London’s Royal Ballet debuts on the big screen at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 7, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Monday, June 17 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” from the famed Royal Ballet in London. There will be one show at 4:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Christopher Wheeldon’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” — a ballet in three acts — arrived on the stage with a burst of color, theatrical magic and inventive choreography. It was The Royal Ballet’s first…

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Sedona AZ (June 7, 2013) – Keep Sedona Beautiful has canceled its Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 12, due to unexpected building repairs. This was to be the final Speaker Series event of the spring season. The fun and informative event typically takes a summer break in July and August and will resume on September 11th, when professional photographer Susie Reed will discuss the importance of rock art photography as a preservation tool.

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Sedona AZ (June 7, 2013) – Exhibitor registration for the 2013 Sedona Book Festival is now open. After a year’s hiatus, the Sedona Book Festival will be held on Saturday, October 5, at the Sedona campus of Yavapai College. The Well Red Coyote bookstore is once again partnering with the Yavapai College Foundation and net proceeds of the event will be donated to this Foundation.

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Verde Valley AZ (June 7, 2013) – Allie Ollie Boutique is celebrating the launch of its first women’s clothing line, “Ensemble,” by hosting a clothing drive for victims of domestic violence at their upcoming “Line Launch” events. The events will be held at the Allie Ollie Boutiques in Cottonwood and Sedona on June 7 and 12, and will offer swag bags, runway shows, sips and sweets. Attendees are asked to bring gently used or new clothing to donate to families fleeing abuse at Phoenix’s Sojourner Center.

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Sedona AZ (June 6, 2013) – PRELIMINARY REPORT – On June 5, 2013, at approximately 2:15 PM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an injury accident involving a quad rider. The incident location was near Loy Butte Trail off Forest Road 525, Sedona. Sedona Fire Department was already on scene. Prior to arrival, deputies were told that 33-year-old Nadiya Zaverbna had died at the incident location.

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Sedona AZ (June 6, 2013) – The City of Sedona continues its Pre-Monsoon inspection and clean-up program, which was started last year. This program involves inspection of public and private drainage ways in various areas of the City during the months of May and June of this year.

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Sedona AZ (June 5, 2013) – The monsoon season typically starts on June 15 and runs through September 30.  Homeowners can prepare for the monsoon season by performing the following: Check all drainage devices (catch basins, grates and underground drainage piping) on your property and remove any accumulated dirt and debris.  Inspect and clean them regularly to make sure they are free flowing.

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Sedona AZ (June 5, 2013) – Jessica Fichot returns to Studio Live on Saturday, June 13th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 general admission, doors open at 6:30pm, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Los Angeles-based chanteuse/songwriter Jessica Fichot is a lot like her hometown of Paris: French at heart, but with a soul that’s truly international. Drawing from her multi-ethnic French / Chinese / American upbringing, her music fuses styles and languages, taking the listener on a twisting journey out of the French chanson tradition, into the lands of gypsy jazz, Chinese and Latin American folk music,…

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Amazing Treasures of Sedona, in association with The Rocks TV series to present community event honoring the legacy of actor and American, John Wayne; benefiting the Humane Society of Sedona  Sedona AZ (June 5, 2013) – Amazing Treasures of Sedona, along with The Rocks TV Series, is working with the Sedona Humane Society to present a day of educational and artistic activities for the entire family in honor of the late great actor, humanitarian and American, John Wayne. To be held on Fathers’ Day, Sunday, June 16, 2013 beginning promptly at noon and running until 7:00 p.m., the highlight of…

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Sedona Film Festival presents Northern Arizona film debut and encore presentation Sedona AZ (June 4, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special one-day-only event at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre: the premiere of “Big Easy Express” and an encore of “Bill W.”. Both films will show Monday, June 10 at the festival’s arthouse theatre venue in West Sedona.

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Prescott AZ (June 4, 2013) – Grab your camera, walking shoes, bring your appetite, and get yourself to the 3rd Annual Prescott Valley Rotary’s Balloon Festival, presented by Decision Point Center. Each year balloon teams come to participate in the event as it is becoming known as one of the friendliest balloon fests around! It’s free to the public, so there is no reason why you can’t get to know the balloonists and crew!

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TripAdvisor® has named Sedona, Arizona, lucky 13 in its newly published list of the “Travelers’ Choice® 2013 Top 25 Destinations in the United States.” Sedona AZ (June 3, 2013) – Sedona, Arizona has been ranked as one of the Travelers’ Choice® 2013 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.

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Jerome AZ (June 3, 2013) – Gallery 527 welcomes warm days and sultry nights in Jerome. Landscape painter Susan Pitcairn displays a new painting of the Grand Canyon, “Peaceful Surrender”. Her latest book. ‘Spirit of the Earth’, is coming out in August and the gallery is taking pre-orders at a special price of $20 including tax. Her synthesis of painting and poetry reveals a deeply spiritual vision of nature where trees speak of the interconnectedness of heaven and earth and mountains teach strength and endurance.

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