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 (January 16, 2017) – Music in The House is proud to present singer/songwriter Ryan Biter from Flagstaff, Arizona in a return engagement following a packed and well received show last April at the Sedona Hub. With a soulful voice, deft guitar style, and extensive catalogue of original music, this eclectic, and electric young song stylist is a compelling voice in the “New Folk” melting pot. The show will be on Friday, January 27th, 2017, 7:00 pm at the Sedona Hub (doors open at 6:30pm).

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Tactical Team used to Secure Cottonwood ResidenceCottonwood AZ (January 14, 2017) – Over the past month, Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (P.A.N.T.) Detectives began receiving information about a particular residence in Cottonwood reported to be involved in the possession, use, and sale of methamphetamine and heroin. The investigation surrounded a residence located in the 1700 block of East Arroyo Seco in Cottonwood, Arizona. 

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Cornville AZ (January 14, 2017) – On January 13th at approx. 3:20pm, Verde Valley Fire District crews, along with crews from Cottonwood Fire Department, Verde Valley Ambulance Company, and Sedona Fire District, responded to 10000 block of E. Storey Drive in Cornville for a report of a structure fire. 

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Oscar shortlisted Australian film debuts in Sedona at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 13, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a one-night only special premiere of the award-winning new Australian film “Tanna” on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Tanna” is shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and has been a hit with critics and audiences everywhere. The film has also been winning top awards at prestigious film festivals around the world. Variety calls the film “a stirring tribute to the power of…

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Sedona AZ (January 13, 2017) – From 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday January 22, 2017, the eminent Tibetan spiritual master Garchen Rinpoche will bless us with a public talk at the Sedona Public Library community room on the timely topic of “Practicing Loving Kindness In Difficult Times.”The library is located at 3250 White Bear Rd., just off of Dry Creek Rd.

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By Arthur PooleSedona AZ (January 13, 2017) – The Oak Creek Apples Macintosh User Group (OCAMUG) will meet on Wednesday, January 18, at the Elks Lodge off Airport Road in West Sedona.Beginning at 5:00 PM: Is your Mac misbehaving? Do you want to know how a new feature works, or what’s in the latest update? local Mac/PC consultant Alan Gore will field questions the audience might have about the Mac.

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Sedona AZ (January 13, 2017) – In the words of Friedrich Nietzsche, “The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.” I am grateful to live in a place filled with an abundance of diverse and talented artists and have their inspiring work cross my path daily.As we strive to honor our vision statement, “to be a city that is animated by the arts,” I am happy to report our arts and culture programs continue to grow more spirited, with a powerful start to 2017.

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Sedona AZ (January 13, 2017) – It must be January in Sedona.  Just in time to ward off the post-holiday blues and to brighten up some otherwise dreary and wet days, the quilts are up and visitors and residents are flocking in to see them.This year, Sedona Public Library’s Annual Quilt Show features 58 quilts, showcasing the creativity of our local quilters against the architectural beauty of the Library.  The show runs through Saturday, February 25. 

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By Ted GrussingEvery day I go out with One, I take a bunch of photos of her … the other day she was rolling in the crushed red rock we have for a yard, kinda raised up a bit and I took several shots. I didn’t think any more about them until I uploaded the images from the card tonight … I love cat eyes as they are so brilliant and was surprised to see her eyes like this … not sure what it is, but believe the angles were such that she picked up a reflection of the rocks…

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Best Foreign Language Film Golden Globe nominee debuts in Sedona at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 12, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the Golden Globe Award Best Foreign Language Film nominee “The Brand New Testament” and “Things to Come” (starring Golden Globe nominee Isabelle Huppert) showing Jan. 20-26 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

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Sedona AZ (January 12, 2017) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley has declared 2017 “The Year of Civic Engagement” according to Barbara Litrell, President who added, “Since the recent election, more and more people want to learn about issues and get involved, take action, and make a difference. We have not seen this level of engagement in a long time. That’s good news for our democracy.”

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Sedona AZ (January 12, 2017) – Tickets for three-time Grammy Award-winner Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemaker’s Sedona International Film Festival opening concert on Saturday, Feb. 18 and five-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein’s performance of the Great American Songbook on Friday, Feb. 24 go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16. Tickets for the Hornsby performance are $65 or $55. VIP tickets for the best seats at the Sedona Performing Arts Center (SPAC), 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona, and a backstage pre-concert meet-and-greet with Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers are $100. Only 50 VIP tickets will be sold.

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Sedona AZ (January 12, 2017) – The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for two members of the Sedona Personnel Board. Although the Personnel Board does not typically meet very often, it plays a crucial role as an advisory board to the City Manager for matters involving the dismissal, demotion or suspension without pay of employees. Additionally, the board ensures that proper procedures were followed during these circumstances.

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By Ted Grussing… a few days ago when I was out with One, I saw the first of one of my favorite flowers … the dandelion! Foraging within the dandelion was a bee and he was all in there getting all the “food” he could get, so this year, spare a dandelion … they  are beautiful and they provide food … and you’re never get rid of them anyway.

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