The following letter was written by Don Shields, who has been channeling the former Governor and, as you will see below, bears a striking resemblance. He performs all over the State and has done extensive research into the life and times of the Governor. He performed during the Historic Home …
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Antiques Dealer takes on job as matchmaker
“Unless you’ve lived with a pet and loved a pet, you don’t know what you’re missing.” So states Cheryl Brazell, an attractive and earnest Central Kansas native. She and her husband Richard own and operate the Past Times antiques shop on Mesquite Street— but that’s the day job. The rest …
Read More »Music in his Head: An Interview with Chris Mathews
Having lived in both Arizona and Alaska, this young singer/songwriter could be seen as an extreme on either side of the spectrum. He is not. He is, in fact, Everyman and Anyone who has stopped to ponder the frailty, beauty and randomness of Life. Darin Lowery
Read More »From Back Yard Grower to Farmers’ Market
Growing up in the Midwest or on the East Coast you could easily believe in your innate ability to grow things. Everyone back East it seems is blessed with a green thumb. Homes are filled with healthy house plants and prolific back yard gardens. Gardening it seems takes little skill …
Read More »The Simple Solution to SAD. Say no.
" Going to a plant-based, whole-foods diet is all about optimal nutrition. Some friends have raised their eyebrows and questioned, 'Isn't a balanced diet, and eating all of the food groups in moderation a good plan?' We say, do the research! The 'balanced diet' most of us have come to accept as gospel, raises serious nutritional concerns. Our attempts to 'moderate' were never very successful. Like the typical New Years Resolution, we drifted right back to our old eating patterns. So, for us, a big commitment was necessary. A person has to be ready for this sort of change ---- it probably requires a transformational way of thinking about food. But, it is truly empowering. We are 100% convinced that a person can transform his/her health and life by committing to a plant-based, whole-food diet. Jim Moss, Local Business Owner/ Converted to Plant-Strong/Whole Foods diet in 2012
Read More »Fall Festival kicks off Oct. 28th Downtown
Fall Festival in Globe Arizona kicks off on October 28th with their Prison of Terror and a street Carnival...
Read More »Globe’s Art Center is The Crown Jewel of Broad Street
Cobre Valley Center for the Arts sits majestically on the corner of Oak and Broad Street It used to be the home of lawyers, judges and prisoners. It was said that trials were held on the third floor so that prisoners would have ample time to consider the error of their ways …
Read More »Kip Culver discusses the unexpected loss of the Copper Spike Excursion Train
GMT spoke with Main Street Director, Kip Culver regarding the unexpected news that the Copper Spike Excursion would not return for a 6th season. Culver, who was instrumental in the excursion operation’s launch and success, was surprised to learn the news just months from preparations for another season. According to …
Read More »Kip Culver: Caring for Downtown
Cities outgrew them long ago and towns have over looked them in a rush to attract box stores and strip malls. Yet memories of a time when the main streets of our childhood literally held the lifeblood in the community is one reason why nearly 30 years ago the National …
Read More »New Book Features Children of Hollywood
In the new book, “Raised by the Stars,” Nick Thomas interviews nearly thirty children of actors from cinema’s Golden Age. They talk about the joys and difficulties of growing up in the shadow of the Hollywood spotlight. One of those featured is the late character actor Jack Elam, who was …
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