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 (December 10, 2012) – The Humane Society of Sedona (HSS) strives to keep all adoptable animals until they are placed into new homes. Because of this many adoptable animals become long term residents of HSS while they wait for their new adoptive family to come along. HSS believes in these animals and is willing to provide quality care to each one until they are adopted. To generate awareness of HSS’ mission and all of their adoptable pets the The 12 Strays of Christmas campaign was created.

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Sedona AZ (December 10, 2012) – Jeri mills, a board certified physician as well as a Reiki master, will make a special energy healing presentation at The Well red Coyote in West Sedona on Friday, December 14 at 7:00 pm. Throughout history, people from every culture have learned to work with the human energy field in order to promote relaxation, pain relief, and healing. As the science of medicine developed, modern cultures turned away from these old and proven practices. After centuries of separation, we have come full circle and realize that by combining the best of Western medicine with…

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Sedona AZ (December 10, 2012) – Looking for a last-minute holiday gift for a special man in your life? Rowe Fine Art Gallery in Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village has exactly what you are looking for! This month, the gallery welcomed Ken Steigerwalt and Steigerwalt Knives to Rowe’s family of traditional and contemporary southwestern artists. Ken lives in Pennsylvania and has been creating knives since the tender age of 15. “I started out making my first knife on the kitchen table with a vise and some files back in 1978,” says Ken. “Ever since then, it’s been a passion and…

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Sedona AZ (December 9, 2012) – Early Friday morning (December 7) a blaze broke out at Verde Hay Market and Feed in Cottonwood. At 10:00 a.m. the flames were extinguished; the hay bales were still smoldering. No injuries were reported however some baby chicks and a parrot were lost. Firemen stated a number of other farm animals were saved. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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Sedona AZ (Decmeber 9, 2012) – Roofus is a long, tall drink of water – kitty style.  He might look like an orange tabby, but when he stands up you can see he has Oriental in his genes.  Roofus is a happy 2 year old who wants to play with you or your other cats, love on you, have you love on him and eat.  He is the epitome of Eat, Love, Play.  Visit him at the Humane Society of Sedona.

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Film Festival presents award-winning new films at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (December 7, 2012) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the multiple award-winning “Robot and Frank” and “Sleepwalk With Me” at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Both films will show Dec. 18-21 at the festival’s arthouse theatre venue in West Sedona.

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Cottonwood AZ (December 6, 2012) – This Saturday, December 8th, 2012, the annual Verde “Shop with a Cop” event is taking place in Cottonwood. This is the 10th year that law enforcement agencies from the Verde Valley have joined together to provide a special holiday shopping experience for area children. These children have been carefully selected with help from local schools and social service agencies. The goal of the “Shop with a Cop” program is to help families with needed financial assistance and to allow the kids to experience positive interaction with law enforcement officers.

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Live simulcast will feature “God Is One” discussion with Bruce Feiler and Karen King Sedona AZ (December 6, 2012) – New York’s famous 92nd Street Y returns to Sedona on Sunday, Dec. 16 when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the live simulcast discussion “God Is One: Moses, Jesus, Muhammad” featuring Bruce Feiler and Karen King with moderator Reza Aslan. The special simulcast event will take place at 6:15 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre, live as it is happening in New York.

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South Carolina worker death serves as critical reminder for drivers Phoenix AZ (December 6, 2012) – Following the tragic death of a highway maintenance worker in South Carolina earlier this week, the Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to move over and slow down in highway work zones. “We are asking drivers to be mindful and give their undivided attention when entering a highway work zone,” said ADOT Director John Halikowski. “Work zones can be hazardous not only to the driver and their passengers, but also the ADOT staff members who perform critical work on our highway system and…

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Camp Verde AZ (December 6, 2012) – Fort Verde State Historic Park will be decorated for the Christmas holiday from December 8, 2012 through January 4, 2013. Visitors can glance into the past and see how those who once resided at Fort Verde celebrated Christmas on the Frontier. Christmas trees and fireplace mantels will be adorned with unique Victorian decorations, while wreaths and garlands help spread the holiday cheer.

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Cottonwood AZ (December 5, 2012) – It’s time to get in the holiday spirit, and there’s no better way to let your hair down and get your feet dancing than the Holiday Blues Revue at the Old Town Center for the Arts. Now in its fifth year, local bluesman Joe Neri has been hosting this popular holiday concert with his band, Blues Dawg.  And, this year, Joe is cranking it up a very big notch with the Dan Bresnan Blues Band, one of the best power trios in the Verde Valley and beyond.

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Renowned production from Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet debuts on the big screen at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (December 5, 2012) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Opera in Cinema on Sunday, Dec. 16 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “The Magic Flute” from the famed Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. There will be one show at 2:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. From the Queen of the Night’s pyrotechnic high notes to Papageno’s chirpy birdsongs, “The Magic Flute” is one of Mozart’s most charming and engaging operas. This celebrated production by artist William Kentridge…

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Verde Valley AZ (December 5, 2012) – The Verde Valley Wine Trail and Verde Valley communities have been recognized in Lonely Planet’s annual Top 10 US Travel Destinations List for 2013. Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel publisher and holds the #1 spot in guidebook sales in the world. Robert Reid, the US travel editor, announced the selection made by their editorial team saying, “The 714 acre region is beautiful, with green canyons, rimmed by red rocks, and towns like Cottonwood, Jerome, and Sedona that have long drawn visitors for good food, art and mining lore. But the Verde…

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Sedona AZ (December 4, 2012) – Producing art for more than 50 years is unusual. More unusual is producing it through a lens of tremendous world upheaval paired with a broad scope of extensive travel.  Often described as a master 20th-century painter, Paul-Henri Bourguignon’s work is saturated with a lifetime of rich experiences, vast art knowledge, superior brushwork, and vibrant color.

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The Flagstaff Youth Hockey Association encourages girls to pad-up and hit the ice every Wednesday night during their new Just for Girls Hockey program. Flagstaff AZ (December 4, 2012) – Registration by women and girls with USA Hockey throughout the nation has increased more 500% over the last twenty years. Despite the fact that the Flagstaff Youth Hockey Associations has always welcomed girls into their programs, enrollment by young female athletes has traditionally been low, with most girls dropping out by the time they reach their early teens. The primary reason for the low enrollment and retention is that girls usually…

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