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.

Beverly Kievman Copen Featured Artist

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Sedona Public Library in the Village Village of Oak Creek (May 13, 2011) – As part of the ongoing Sedona Public Library in the Village Rotating Artist Series, Bev Copen will be displaying her artwork at the new village location in Tequa Plaza beginning on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. A reception where you can meet the artist will be held on Wednesday, May 18 from 4 to 6:00pm. Some of Copen’s artwork will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds going to support village library services. The theme of her exhibit is “Doors, Windows & People…

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Keep Sedona Beautiful Speaker Series

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“Bats in the Verde Valley” Speaker Series Topic Sedona, AZ (May 11,2011) – “Bats in the Verde Valley” will be the topic at Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc.’s award winning monthly Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, May 18th.  The doors will open with wine and snacks at 5:30 pm, and the presentation will begin at 5:45 pm. According to Bat Conservation International, “Bats are essential to the health of our natural world.  They help control pests and are vital pollinators and seed-dispersers for countless plants.  Yet these wonderfully diverse and beneficial creatures are among the least studied and most…

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Sedona Heart Japan Concert and Dance at Canyon Breeze, May 14

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Donations and Percentage of Sales Go to Aid Japan Earthquake Survivors Sedona, AZ (May 11, 2011) – Canyon Breeze, a restaurant in the heart of Uptown Sedona, will be transformed with a concert stage, Saturday, May 14, 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. Thirteen local musicians, performing a variety of musical styles, will entertain guests from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m., guests will have space to dance to the music. Sponsored by the Sedona Heart Japan Campaign, all Concert and Dance proceeds will go to Peace Boat, an active non-profit, on-the-ground charity, supporting recovery and rehabilitation for…

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Congress has done it again

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“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” by Melvyn R. Copen May 7, 2011 Sedona, AZ (May 10, 2011) –  There is an old quote that seems to exist throughout the world’s cultures. It goes: “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” But how does one extend this “wisdom” to a continuous, non-ending process. This year, as happens every year at this time, the mails are flooded with corporate annual reports and the accompanying proxy forms and statements. But this year, something is different. Almost all the proxy forms ask…

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