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.

Brunch and golf makes for a perfect Mother’s Day gift Sedona AZ (May 7, 2013) – Sedona Golf Resort announces Mother’s Day Brunch, and Moms may also play complimentary golf that day, Sunday, May 12, when accompanied by any applicable paying guests. Sedona Golf Resort – Juniper Bar & Grille35 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ 86351877-733-6630, www.sedonagolfresort.com Moms Play Free After 9:30 on 5/12/13 Mother’s Day Brunch: $29.95 per person (includes complementary Mimosa). Children 8 -12 are half price (7 and under are free). Click here to view menu 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm seatings available Call for reservations:…

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Offers Assistive Gardening Options, Heirloom Plants and Custom Garden Features to the Verde Valley Camp Verde AZ (May 6, 2013) – Maggie Merkes and Jim Counter are committed to helping elderly and/or disabled gardeners maintain their ability to be self-sufficient. The new Grow Green Garden Center at Ruby Road Resale Mall offers unique raised bed planters which have stood the test of time. “This design is over 100 years old.” They have been busily building these planters that allow gardeners to have a “Salad in a Box”.

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Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – Shortly before midnight, Friday, May 3, 2013, Sedona Fire District (SFD) fire station #3 crews were alerted to the sound of a vehicle accident outside their fire station. The crew at station #3 ran down the stairs and found the car into one of the fire apparatus bays. Like true professionals, they immediately began to provide medical care to the lone driver and then monitor the safety of the structure and the damage to the fire engine.

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Masks and Ritual at the Sedona Public Library Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – The Sedona Public Library will host “The Body Reclamation Project Performance” on Sunday May 19th. There will be one showing at 1:00 PM, doors open at 12:30 PM. A follow up, day-long mask making workshop will be held the following Saturday, May 25th. Workshop details on request. “The Body Reclamation Project” is a culmination of over 15 years experimentation and exploration by performance artist and mask maker Pash Galbavy. It is part improvisation, storytelling, movement, dance, mask-art, myth, and personal and collective healing ritual.

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Sedona Film Festival presents all-star casts in award winning drama and romantic comedy Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of Terrence Malick’s new film “To the Wonder” (starring Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams and Javier Bardem) and the romantic comedy “Divorce Invitation” (featuring an all-star cast) showing May 14-17 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

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Verde Valley AZ (May 6, 2013) – The Yavapai Library Network (YLN) in association with the Yavapai County Free Library District and the Arizona State Library and Archives is pleased to announce the availability of Zinio for Libraries, the world’s largest collection of digital magazines.

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Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – Experience the dynamic dance choreography of DanceSpirit Studio in this unique performance Saturday, May 18th, 12:00 pm at West Sedona School. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 the day of the performance. DanceSpirit was founded by Danielle Claire in Sedona in 1993. Originally trained as a professional dancer in New York City, Claire has performed in numerous productions including Cats on Broadway before turning her creative focus to teaching. Her instruction style empowers students to develop personal creative energy through dance while keeping a strict focus on technique.

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Arizona’s Environmental Challenges By Sandy Bahr Director, Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – For more than a decade, Sandy Bahr has been the face and the voice of the environment at the state Legislature on issues such as air quality, global warming and the preservation of rivers and forests. The Michigan native moved to Arizona in the mid-1980s from Connecticut. She has helped organize several ballot measures dealing with the environment and urban sprawl. They include, most notably, the 2000 Citizens’ Growth Management Initiative, a failed measure that would have required cities to set up…

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Sedona AZ (May 5, 2013) – Saturday saw more than 1,000 chili enthusiasts flock to the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in Sedona to help determine the best chili in the area and to support the Rotary Club of Sedona’s community projects. Fourteen of the area’s best chefs competed for the coveted “Judges” and “Peoples Choice” Awards. Steaks and Sticks Restaurant & Bar at Los Abrigados entry “Triple Amenaza Chili’ was awarded the Judges Award for the best chili. Second Runner up was Barking Frog Grille while Up the Creek Grill received the third place award. The “Judges Award” was decided by…

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Sedona AZ (May 5, 2013) – The seventh annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival, with headliner David Grisman and his FolkJazz Trio, will include programs designed to broaden the appreciation of bluegrass during the span of June 5-9. “We’re pleased to have entered into a partnership with the Sedona International Film Festival that continues to blossom,” said Festival Director Bert Harclerode.

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Sedona AZ (May 3, 2013) – The Sedona Art Museum will present in its galleries three exhibitions focusing on the historic and contemporary art of Sedona for one day on May 11th, 2013, with a reception from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the preview museum location at 1370 West Highway 89a in the Old Marketplace Mall. The new Board of Trustees will be introduced at this special event, and an open mic for the public to comment on the benefit and value of having a permanent museum will be available.

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Renowned production featuring ballet all-stars debuts on the big screen at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (May 3, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Monday, May 13 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Ballet’s Greatest Hits”. There will be one show at 4:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Ballet’s Greatest Hits” presents a one-of-a-kind glimpse of ballet from today and yesterday. The film is hosted by “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, and stars leading figures from the world of ballet. Featured dancers…

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Camp Verde AZ (May 3, 2013) – The Horn, located at 348. S. Main St. in downtown Camp Verde is presenting a special Champagne breakfast on Mother’s Day, May 12th. Come treat your mother to a gourmet breakfast at The Horn from 9am to 1:30pm. The Champagne Breakfast menu features made from scratch items such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and the Horn’s twist on a Chorizo Scramble. All breakfast items range from $6 to $18. The menu also includes fresh Mimosas, coffee, tea and more. Reservations can be made at 928-567-7229. Invite your mom out for a special day, starting…

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Verde Valley AZ (May 3, 2013) – The Dump the Drugs event held on April 27th collected a record 587.4 pounds of medication. The event was sponsored by MATFORCE and seven police departments, including: Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde and Clarkdale. It was held in conjunction with the National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign, which encourages safe disposal of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication.

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Exposing Arizona’s Political CorruptionA special showing of Bill Moyers’ The United States of ALEC (American Legislature Exchange Commission) Sedona AZ (May 3, 2013) – Join Sam Werzinski, head of Arizona Advocacy Network Foundation to expose how lobbyists and Big Money buy favors with officials at our expense. We begin with a special showing of Bill Moyers’ United States of ALEC (American Legislature Exchange Commission), exposing how Big Money uses campaign cash and freebies to buy access to our tax dollars for greater profit at the expense of jobs and voter priorities.

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