Jenn Walker - Globe Miami Times

Jenn Walker

Jenn Walker began writing for Globe Miami Times in 2012 and has been a contributor ever since. Her work has also appeared in Submerge Magazine, Sacramento Press, Sacramento News & Review and California Health Report. She currently teaches Honors English at High Desert Middle School and mentors Globe School District’s robotics team.

The Woman Who Wears the Dress

Jenn Walker October 19, 2013 Living, The Visitors View 6

More important than the dress is the woman wearing it, says local designer While most fashion designers are dreaming up ways to make jaws drop on the runway, or studying the next big trend, San Carlos designer Selina Curley has another motive. She is trying to keep her culture alive. …

Mapping Globe’s Future

Jenn Walker October 16, 2013 Government 0

Globe is in the process of updating its General Plan, which will determine the city's future.

The renewal of Bullion Plaza as a Cultural Center

Jenn Walker October 14, 2013 Attractions, Business, The Visitors View 0

It took approximately three years of Tom Foster’s life to move an 1882 salvaged steam hoist from the Harqua Hala gold mine in western Arizona to the Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center. In order to do so, Foster, the museum’s executive director, had to disassemble it completely, to the …

The Best Hunting Guides Are In Our Backyard

Jenn Walker October 11, 2013 Living, Outdoors, The Visitors View 0

Two of the most sought-after hunting guides for elk and big game live right here in Globe and San Carlos

2013 Demolition Derby at the Gila County Fair

Jenn Walker September 23, 2013 The Visitors View 0

Globe Miami Times had the pleasure of attending all three days of the Gila County Fair this year! Below are our photos from Saturday night, which included the well-attended Demolition Derby! (Be sure to click both pages one and two below in order to view the entire photo series.) Winners …

Sculpting Demonstrations With Robin Platt

Jenn Walker August 30, 2013 Living 0

Perhaps you have listened to local poet Robin Platt read one of his anti-war poems during an open mic night at Vida E Caffe. What you may or may not know is that Platt is also a painter and an exceptional sculptor. As of late, he is hosting daily sculpting …

Superior’s Recall Election

Jenn Walker August 26, 2013 Government 0

Councilwoman Soyla “Kiki” Peralta Delivers Her Side of the Story The Town of Superior will vote on whether or not to recall Councilwoman Soyla “Kiki” Peralta tomorrow. The grounds for recall, as listed on the ballot, are “maleficence [the act of committing harm or evil] and violation of open meeting …

Lee Daniels’ The Butler And More Playing This Weekend

Jenn Walker August 17, 2013 Arts & Entertainment 0

Congratulations, you made it to the weekend! For those planning on catching a movie, here is a quick look at what is playing now at Hollis Cinema 4, including Lee Daniels’ The Butler, which just came out yesterday. Jenn WalkerJenn Walker began writing for Globe Miami Times in 2012 and …

The Art of the Costume – now showing at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

Jenn Walker July 20, 2013 Arts & Entertainment, The Visitors View 0

For anyone with a zeal for costumes, colors and centuries-old fashion, the Center for the Arts currently has an incredible collection of handmade costumes and vintage dresses on display. Think extravagant hats, 1880s France and the Emerald City. “The Art of the Costume” showcases the designing genius of Diana Tunis, …

The American Experience

Jenn Walker July 3, 2013 Op-Ed/Letters 0

Reflecting on what “American” means with Bill Hing Fourth of July is here again. I can already remember last year, standing awkwardly in the kitchen of someone I hardly knew, where every table and counter top was covered with pies, chips, dip and potato salad. I was invited, sure, but …