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 (March 6, 2019) – On Saturday, March 16, 2019, beginning at 9:00AM, the Oak Creek Apples Macintosh Users Group will offer a general question-and-answer session on Apple computers, iPads, and iPhonesat the Golden Goose Restaurant, 2545 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336. The restaurant is located on the south side at the stop light at the intersection of Andante and W. 89A. Alan Gore will facilitate the meeting, which can include self-pay breakfast at the option of each attendee. Admission is free. Pre-registration is desirable but not required. Register by emailing to oakcreekapples@gmail.com.

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Sedona AZ (March 6, 2019) – Join Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”), as part of its Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 for a presentation by wild wolf advocate Betsy Klein, founder of Plan B to Save Wolves.  Free to members, residents and visitors – all are welcome to join KSB at 5:30 p.m. at its historic Pushmataha Center on 360 Brewer Road.  The evening will include complimentary appetizers donated by El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano and refreshments provided by KSB.    

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Sedona AZ (March 6, 2019) – The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is pleased to announce the installation of six bike repair stations in Sedona.Each bike repair station is equipped with a bike hanger, heavy-duty bike pump and air kit, and commonly used tools for bike maintenance. Bike repair stations are free for all riders.

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By Ted Grussing… is from about 12,000’, above the clouds and looking from south at the bottom to north at the top. Most of Sedona is included in this shot I took this morning … in the lower right quadrant you have the Chapel area, looking upstream, Oak Creek runs from just right at the bottom. Along the base of Airport Mesa, through Uptown and then ducks into Oak Creek Canyon just behind Wilson Mountain which is above the north end of the airport. Hillside, Tlaquepaque  and Uptown are all on the right side of the photograph.

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Sedona AZ (March 5, 2019) – Professional photographer Nick Berezenko returns to give the second half of his presentation on “40 Years of Photographing for Arizona Highways,” at the Sedona Camera Club meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 25th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd., Sedona. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.“We’re so glad to have Nick back,” says Pam Holmes, club program chairperson. “We had a large turnout for his first presentation last October, and they loved it.  Nick had a very long program, and he gave the audience two options: either he could rush through all…

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Sedona AZ (March 5, 2019) – Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Piano on the Rocks on April 26 through 28th, 2019. Director Sandrine Erdeley-Sayo and Co-Director Elizabeth Pena have created 3 sensational programs to delight classical music lovers. The festival opens at Church of the Red Rocks in Sedona on April 26th at 5:00pm. The program is titled ‘Invitation to the Dance’. The Festival moves to Sedona United Methodist Church for performances on Saturday and Sunday, both at 3:00pm. Saturday’s repertoire is titled ‘Sounds of Nature in a Musical Universe’ and Sunday concludes with ‘All Time Favorites’. The concerts are…

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Sedona AZ (March 5, 2019) – Get ready Sedona! Sound Bites Grill has some fabulous Blues bands performing this weekend for their first annual Blues Festival featuring Jayboy Adams with Zenobia and Twisted Sister on Friday March 8th and Carvin Jones on Saturday March 9th.Sound Bites Grill is an entertainment restaurant in Sedona that features live music every night in their show room. Last fall they hosted a Jazz Festival with national and worldwide touring acts and they are duplicating the experience with some fabulous touring Blues bands this weekend.

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Cottonwood AZ (March 5, 2019) – Professional Women’s Group of Northern Arizona (PWG) welcomes four new board members for the 2019 term. With the addition of these women, the PWG board now consists of 10 women who represent the areas of Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Cornville, Prescott, Sedona and the Verde Valley.

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Cottonwood AZ (March 5, 2019) – Now in its 15th year, Kumu Hula (master teacher) Kehau Chrisman announces her 2019 class schedule in Beginner Hula, Hawaiian `Ukulele, and Hawaiian language. Here’s your opportunity to try something new, exercise and have fun, all while becoming immersed in the culture of Hawai`i.

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By Ted Grussing… once in a while when I am in the Lake Pleasant area it is fun to drive in the back country west and north of the lake in search of Wild Burros and more often than not I find them. I found a group of them near the old “Turf North” runway … when flying sailplanes out of Turf Soaring, it used to be a small landable forest service strip several miles north of Lake Pleasant. It was a great place to have there in case you got hammered and were unable to make it north across…

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By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(March 4, 2019)That subject tells us all so Justin Clifton, Sedona City Manager, doesn’t have to make excuses for the 49 cars he allowed to be parked alongside Soldiers Pass roadway this past Sunday, March 3 at 2:30 pm. These cars were sitting in the shoulder areas which for them included parking over the do not cross white marker lines at the roadside edge.” Just Lucky” that no one was struck by any oncoming traffic unable to see passengers exiting from these parked cars. Can you imagine the uproar if it had been some 4 or…

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Mayer AZ (March 4, 2019) – Passes are now on sale for the inaugural Arcosanti International Film Carnivale which will take place April 26-28, 2019 in the beautiful, otherworldly eco-city of Arcosanti.  The Arcosanti International Film Carnivale is Arizona’s only ALL documentary film festival.  Guests who attend this inaugural groundbreaking event will be met with more than just a film festival.  The Arcosanti International Film Carnivale is an eclectic culture hub that celebrates every form of art under the sun. 

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Sedona AZ (March 4, 2019) – The city of Sedona will assist Sedona residents with tree branch removal from last month’s snow storm.Contractor Tiffany Construction Company will collect tree branches deposited street-side on March 11, 12 and 13, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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By Karen WalkerWait! Please don’t walk away,There is a story much I want to convey,I don’t mean to imposeBut the last door is about to close…

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Sedona AZ (March 2, 2019) – If you are an artist or are involved in an arts-related organization or business of any kind, SASO wants to hear from you!For nearly a year, SASO (the nonprofit Sedona Arts Service Organization) has been developing the concept for a centralized website and underlying database system that will support the needs of all types of artists, plus arts organizations and arts-related businesses and venues in the area.“This website will provide one-stop searching for all of the happenings and opportunities in music, theater, art exhibits, and events,” notes Jim Peterson, President of SASO. “It will…

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