Review of Memoir of a 2G: Story of Secrecy and Resilience by Patricia C. Bischof Patricia Bischof is an artist and teacher in Tucson. She teaches art at Marana Middle School, creates mixed-media and found-object artworks, and collects vintage women’s accessories. She’s also a “2G”: the daughter of two Holocaust …
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Deadline for 2020 Arts Award nominations extended
The deadline for the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards nominations has been extended to next Saturday. The City of Globe has received the Arizona Creative Communities grant in 2016 and 2017, according to Economic Development Director Linda Oddonetto. PHOENIX, Ariz. (Dec. 3, 2019): The deadline to submit nominations for the 399hAnnual …
Read More »Fall Antiquing in Globe-Miami
Article by: Elena Brantley Photo by LCGrossAutumn in Arizona often brings family visiting from out of town as we gather decorations and gifts for the holiday season. With sunny skies and cooling temperatures, what could be more fun than sauntering down the wide sidewalks of a historic street alongside family …
Read More »Tim Harmon: Bronze Sculptor takes Gold
2019 has been a very good year for Tim Harmon, cowboy turned bronze-artist from Globe. Harmon, who was always good with his hands – he tinkered with spur-making and other artistic endeavors while earning a living building homes – picked up sculpting in 2004 after he took a workshop in …
Read More »Audrey Buchanan, Filmmaker: Truth Is Power
The Director of ‘Mystery of Now’ talks about her journey as a film maker. For Audrey Buchanan, creating art began when she was a little girl, with the joy of imagination. “I come from a family of storytellers,” she says, “and from a young age my imagination was my favorite …
Read More »Apache Skateboards: Redefining the Landscape
“The Mystery of Now,” A Documentary Featuring Apache Skateboards, to Debut Locally at Globe-Miami-San Carlos Mountainfilm on Tour “Growing up, I didn’t see any Native pro-skaters. It was me creating for myself,” remembers Apache Skateboards team rider Doug Miles Jr. “It’s just what I wish someone else would’ve done when …
Read More »Must Love Dogs: Dogtoberfest Celebration to Help Pooches Get a New Park
Celebrating “all things dog,” the annual Dogtoberfest Celebration makes its return to Globe this month. The event will include a dog walk, dog games, costume contests, food (for both people and dogs), canine skill demonstrations, raffles and booths with promotional items, says organizer Thea Wilshire. Sponsored by the City of …
Read More »Bats and Broomsticks Bash! 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Historic Train Depot
A Halloween themed fun-fundraiser in family mixer style for the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, put on in partnership with the CVCA, the Globe Downtown Association and the City of Globe. Tickets are only $13 each and all ages will be wrist-banded at the door. After a full fun …
Read More »Globe Merchant’s Fall/Halloween Storefront Decorating Contest, October 1-31st, 2019
GLOBE – Calling all historic downtown merchants! It is that time again to decorate your windows, buildings, or take to the sidewalks with your favorite temporary sidewalk-chalk art in “Fall or Halloween” theme. This contest is all for bragging rights, photo ops, customer appreciation and for the pure fun …
Read More »Gila Monsters: Not Just Desert Lizards
On a warm summer night in the desert at the Gila County Fairgrounds go-kart track, lightning flashes off to the east in the direction of the San Carlos Apache Reservation as Andy Hetrick, President of Gila Monster Go Karts, announces that there is a 30% chance it will rain. “But …
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