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 Film Festival an unforgettable evening of entertainment at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 8, 2019) – On Thursday, July 18 things will be heating up in Sedona with two of the hottest entertainers in Arizona joining forces. Two world-class professionals originally from Las Vegas and New York are teaming up to create an unforgettable evening of entertainment in a show called “Ritual Dance”.  The show features the music and guitar virtuosity of Anthony Mazzella and creative dancing of professional showgirl Myryka Nunyaz. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

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Prescott AZ (July 8, 2019) – Today the Prescott police are asking for help in locating Brenton White. On January 1st, 2016, White and an accomplice purchased a $400.00 chain Saw from the True Value in Prescott, AZ.  The next day White attempted to return the chain saw to the store.  White was denied as it was discovered White only had 3 cents in his checking account from which he purchased the chain saw the day before. Later that day White sold the chain saw for $100.00 at a pawn shop in the Prescott area.   

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Sedona AZ (July 8, 2019) – Learn how to help a loved one, an employee or a neighbor experiencing a mental health crisis and how to offer support to someone who appears to be in emotional distress.The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley is offering an 8 hour certificate training course on Mental Health First Aid on Friday, July 26, 8AM-5PM, in the social hall of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1st South St., Clarkdale, AZ. The program is free and open to the public.

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the moon landings with special film debut eventSedona AZ (July 7, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with the premiere of the award-winning film “Armstrong” showing Tuesday, July 16 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Fittingly, it is also a full moon night.The true story of the man who took mankind’s greatest leap.

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Prescott AZ (July 7, 2019) – Today Yavapai County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your assistance in locating Nicholas Tyler Roberts.  Roberts is wanted for a 2006 charge of Sexual Conduct with a Minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.  He was last known to be living in the Prescott area.  Roberts has a warrant with a $10,000 bond.

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Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 6, 2019) – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “Small Island” showing in Sedona on Sunday, July 14 at 3 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel “Small Island” comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. Experience the play in cinemas, filmed live on stage as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.“Small Island” embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain,…

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Prescott AZ (July 6, 2019) – Yavapai County Law Enforcement are looking for Savvian Braxton Calvin. Calvin was Stopped by Arizona Department of Public Safety on May twenty-third 2015 for speeding on Highway 93 milepost 185.  The DPS trooper smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the car.  Following a probable cause search, a large quantity of hashish oil and marijuana were discovered inside the vehicle.  Calvin was subsequently arrested.  Calvin is wanted for failing to appear on a Possession of Narcotics for Sale.  His last known address was in Glendale Arizona on 47th Avenue.

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Summer encore series will feature popular Met Operas returning to the big screenSedona AZ (July 5, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of the Met Opera’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” (from the 2006/2007 season) on Saturday, July 13 at 12 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Rossini’s madcap comedy “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” receives a spirited production by Tony Award–winning director Bartlett Sher and stars mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, tenor Juan Diego Flórez, and baritone Peter Mattei. Maurizio Benini conducts.

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Cottonwood AZ (July 5, 2019) – Today Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating Jackie Joseph Duval.  His last known address was in Cottonwood on Cyprus Street. Duval is wanted on several offenses not the least of which are Child Abuse, Robbery, Resisting Arrest and Aggravated Assault and Felony Flight from Law Enforcement.  He has two different warrants for these each with a $25,000 bond.

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By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (July 5, 2019) – Sedona Public Library’s fiscal year ended on May 31, and we’re happy to report that we have experienced another year of growth and transition.  We are proud to serve the residents of Sedona.  Thank you for your support and patronage, and if you haven’t been by for a while, stop in and see what’s new.This Year’s Highlights and Accomplishments:

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By Ted Grussing… today we celebrate the founding of the greatest nation that has ever graced this beautiful planet … we have done more to keep ourselves and others free … helped those in distress … and innovated incredible technologies, agrarian practices and so much more, the list just goes on and on. The founding fathers pledged their fortunes and lives to this brand new country that they created and the founding documents including the declaration of Independence and later the Constitution are among the premier documents ever written and are designed to create and maintain this incredible vision that…

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3-year-old eagle undergoes surgery to repair broken leg, released at Horseshoe LakePhoenix AZ (July 4, 2019) – After a graceful half-mile flight across Horseshoe Lake, the 3-year-old bald eagle released back into the wild by Arizona Game and Fish Department and Liberty Wildlife was free once again.It was a fitting conclusion for the bird that was found in February at a Queen Creek dairy suffering from a shattered femur. Left untreated the bird would have certainly died, yet four months later, a small group of onlookers watched in excitement as this national symbol glided low across the water’s surface, declaring…

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All-star cast of who’s who in the music world featured in award-winning new music documentarySedona AZ (July 4, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed new film and audience sensation “Echo in the Canyon” July 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Echo in the Canyon” celebrates the explosion of popular music that came out of LA’s Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s as folk went electric and The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and The Mamas and the Papas gave birth to the California Sound.

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