By: Larry Brown
The 2011 Miami Boomtown Spree was considerably different than those of years past. The major difference was the moving of the event from Sullivan Street to the Bullion Plaza property. This decision was one that was met with mixed feelings by most local people I talked to.
By Laura Stennerson
There is a feeling I get when I have a moment of acute awareness. My breath catches, I tingle, and sometimes I even giggle. Well that is exactly how I felt as I got in my car to leave Vida E Cafe 157 W. Ceder Street, Globe, Az. I had just attended their First Friday Open Mic, and I was a bit jittery from my triple shot latte, which might account for the catchy breath, tingling, and even the giggling. Yet, I knew I was on to a dawning realization of why I so enjoy the open mic events in our community. It is not just those individuals who fearlessly go forward to perform, it not just the delicious coffee and food that I crave, no, it is the fellowship, the camaraderie, it is the love that keeps me coming back. The erasing of imaginary boundaries between young and old, genres, styles, words spoken or sang. On this First Friday, I watched as musicians exchanged ideas, equipment, stories, and a deep appreciation for each others musical endeavors. I watched as family and friends, and musicians and poets not performing came to support the evening’s performers in a delightful attitude of fun. A sense of joy swirled around the room, intermingling with music and the warm reassuring scent of coffee. … Continue Reading
By: LCGross
Several years ago I spent time in Alaska hiking the Resurrection Trail which stretches through 43 miles of wilderness and makes you forget all civilized notions of comfort and human-scale.
This is nature on a grand scale in all it’s glory. The trail head ends up just outside of Seward, Alaska, which is where my friends and I spent the last several days before flying back to sunny Arizona. The landscape everywhere you look in Alaska is breathtaking. That is, until you arrive in Seward, a town which was devastated in the ’60’s when a tsumi rolled in and sucked everything which man had built for the last hundred years back into the sea. … Continue Reading
The Conductor calls Aaallll Aaboaard! for the afternoon train
The Globe Miami Times has teamed up with the Copper Spike Excursion Train and Cable One advertising to film a commercial for the new 2010-2011 Train Season. Thursday, Dean Seyfferle with Cable One was in town and spent a good part of the day shooting in the Depot, on the Train and North of Globe where the train winds its way through low desert scenery.
The 30-sec commercial is scheduled to run on CNN, Fox News, A& E for the next 5 months and will be seen by audiences from Apache Junction to Safford. It is part of GMT’s year-long ad campaign featuring the tag line :
“GlobeMiamiTimes and GMTeconnect bringing Globe-Miami to you!” The Copper Spike ad will rotate with GMT’s latest testimonial ad: Community_2. … Continue Reading
By: Linda Gross
The History of the Old Dominion Mine
The community of Globe-Miami was built on copper and the East Coast money which flocked here at the turn of the century to cash in on the rich bodies of copper ore. At one time there were over 35 operating mines around Globe and none were bigger than The Old Dominion Mine. … Continue Reading
By: Paul Woleterbeck
Labor Day Road Trip
Labor Day Weekend lures motorcycle riders to escape the Valley, heading to points east, and on Saturday morning, Sept. 4, Boyce Thompson Arboretum will open one hour early with a “Bikers’ Breakast” event as part of the Five+Dive Tour.
Don’t miss this singular chance for a morning ride and breakfast outdoors — complete with live Native American cedar flute music played by Chino Valley recording artist Joseph Leal (and Joe is a brother biker — he rides a Victory Kingpin 1700).
New Release
Joseph Leal will play at BTA for a Biker's Breakfast Photo by: AndrewHenry
Leal will celebrate the release of his new CD of Native American flute music by serenading fellow riders from 7:00-8:30 am in the picnic area at the Arboretum, giving motorcycle riders a place to stop before hitting the highway and continuing on to rallies, runs and roadtrips througout Arizona. … Continue Reading
Where to get your CARDS, Your CLUES and General Info …
It’s a fact that Arizona Summers are sizzling hot and, as a rule, most sane people will spend the next six months in a mall or on their couch in air-conditioned comfort in front of their Big Screen.
Not Bikers. Bikers are always breaking the rules.
Few things in life will keep one from riding. They’re like those mail carriers who brag:
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stay us from the swift completion of our appointed rounds”
Bikers? They have a different motto.
“Whatever it is, it’s better in the wind.”
So, this summer, long after the last of the winter visitors have left for cooler climes, and even lizards have disappeared under their rocks to get away from the heat, we’ve designed a Summer Road Tour for The Children of the Wind. … Continue Reading
By: Jim Moss
Musician and Mexican American, Little Joe, apparently evaded an Arizona law enforcement round-up of suspected illegal aliens after Globe’s big Cinco de Mayo celebration last Sunday night. While on stage with his band, Little Joe y la Familia, Joe publicly acknowledged that he was born in Texas to parents who were illegal immigrants. After admitting this, Little Joe peered out into the darkness, above the audience, perhaps expecting legal repercussions — in this latest era of Arizona disgraceful politics.
Remember Arizona’s recent past disgraces? Martin Luther King Holiday rejection, Governors Evan Mecham & Fife Symington? Well, the recently hatched immigration law takes the cake! This law represents a new low for right-wing ideology in Arizona politics. What an embarrassment for our great state! This law actually requires law enforcement officers to confront any person who is suspected of being an illegal alien — and demand proof of citizenship. What is the criteria used to determine if a ‘suspected illegal alien’ should be confronted? Rest assured, this blonde-haired, blue-eyed white boy(me) is not a suspect. … Continue Reading
Javier Reynoso and his 'dancing horses' performed on Saturday
By Linda Gross
The Tex Mex Festival 2010 held at Globe’s Community Center did not have a shortage of great entertainment during the two day event. From Reynoso’s performance with his dancing horses, to the powerful performances by three Mariachi bands from Phoenix and Tucson, the colorful and well executed dancing of Ballet Folklorico tenochtitlan, the latin sound of New Frequency and, of course the two headlining bands: Tierra and Little Joe Y Familia, those in attendance were treated to teriffic performances! … Continue Reading
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