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 (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,…

Read More

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…

Read More

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.

Read More

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!

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

Sedona AZ (June 2, 2013) – Word has it on the streets that something is happening in Sedona. We can feel it if we pause for a moment. We sense it. Coffee houses normally filled with happy latte lappers are quiet as suspects whispering in muted tones. Eyes are darting around the room like offenders avoiding discovery. Offices are empty. Restaurants are half full. Notice the vacancy rate. Are there any terrorists lurking? Are there offenders who have not paid their fair share to the franchise?

Read More

Sedona AZ (June 2, 2013) – The Humane Society of Sedona (HSS) needs the support of the community now more than ever, especially when it comes to our canine friends. Currently the shelter is filled with dogs needing new homes so much so, HSS has had to purchase temporary kennels to house the number of dogs coming in as strays or owner surrenders.

Read More

Sedona AZ (June 1, 2013) – On May 30, 2013, 27-year-old Village of Oak Creek (VOC) resident Mark Puhuyaoma was arrested for a Sexual Assault that occurred May 16, 2013. On May 28, 2013, a 63-year-old woman contacted the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office to report a sexual assault. She told detectives that on the evening of May, 15, 2013, she and a girlfriend were having drinks at a bar in the VOC. After her girlfriend left the bar, she began visiting with a known acquaintance and his roommate, Mark Puhuyaoma, whom she had not met previously. The group continued drinking…

Read More

Game and Fish asks public to leave babies alone Phoenix AZ (June 1, 2013) – Young wildlife can be encountered throughout the spring and the Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds the public that wildlife, like humans, will take steps to protect their young. For wildlife, leaving young behind is generally a protective slight-of-hand trick by animals as a response to a potential threat. These animals have not been abandoned and should not be whisked away by well-intentioned individuals.

Read More

Sedona AZ (June 1, 2013) – Award winning fine art and commercial photographer Susie Reed firmly believes photographers can always grow and be inspired. She knows this from working with many students and first hand. This June, during Sedona Photofest week, she’s offering photographers opportunities to do just that in two classes and on a shoot to beautiful, little known locations. All three are open to photographers of all levels.

Read More

Sedona AZ (May 31, 2013) – Registration is open for the 10th Annual Mary Magdalene Celebration Saturday, July 20th, 9AM-3PM at Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Rd. The theme is “Women of the World: We Are All Soul Sisters,” according to co-chairs Barbara Litrell and Judy Massey. According to Massey, “For ten years we have celebrated women of all faiths for their courage in the face of great obstacles. Through music, dance, speakers, panel discussions and small groups, about 200 women each year have gathered to learn, share and be empowered as we work for a better world.”

Read More

Sedona AZ (May 31, 2013) – Summer, sunshine and tennis! It is time to hit the tennis courts at Sedona’s community parks and learn how to play this sport. The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to be working with tennis professional Jeffrey Cooper to provide a quality tennis program for beginners of all ages.

Read More

Sedona AZ (May 31, 2013) – The Sedona – Verde Valley chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBOSVV) will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 13th at 11:15am at Heartline Cafe in West Sedona. In this highly entertaining, educational and insightful program, Stephanie Frank shows you exactly how to quickly identify the patterns that are sabotaging your business success, and her simple and immediately usable strategies and systems to plug into profits. Once you understand the fundamental rules of business success, you’ll be able to take more time off, bring in more money and do what you…

Read More

Verde Valley AZ (May 30, 2013) – Looking for something different to do this summer and maybe avoid the heat? The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is this year offering a Summer program for the first time. There are a variety of classes – 50 learning groups and workshops from which to choose at the Sedona or Clarkdale Campuses of Yavapai College. Summer classes start on June 17th and continue on to August 15.

Read More