Western Folklife Center

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Tickets On Sale to Members September 7

Hungarian csikos by Meg Glaser

Labor Day may signal the end of the summer, but it also means it's time to purchase or renew your Western Folklife Center membership so you can buy tickets to the 27th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering on Tuesday, September 7. You can purchase your tickets beginning at 9:00 am Pacific Time that day, either online at www.westernfolklife.org or by calling 888-880-5885. You can also mail in the order form from your National Cowboy Poetry Gathering brochure, but post office delays may mean you don't get the tickets you want. To purchase tickets online as a member, you will need to know your membership level. The system will also prompt you for your last name, city of residence and your state or province. Refer to the label on your brochure for exactly how our system will recognize you.

The 27th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering promises to be another extraordinary event, as we welcome some wonderful new entertainers, welcome back our favorite poets and musicians, and learn about the horsemanship and cultural traditions of csikos from the great plains of Hungary. Poetry, music, workshops, exhibitions, films, theater, fun and fellowship await you January 24-29, 2011 in Elko, Nevada. For more information about the 2011 Gathering, visit our Gathering website where you can read the bios and listen to a selection from most performers at the the upcoming Gathering.

Ian Tyson Tickets Going Fast!

Photo courtesy of Ian Tyson

Tickets to see Ian Tyson in concert at the beautiful Reds Ranch in Lamoille, NV, on Saturday, September 4, are going fast. The legendary singer-songwriter will perform a concert under the stars and has agreed to donate his fees for this performance to the Western Folklife Center. Tyson's 7:00 pm show will be followed by a dance featuring local favorites the Jeff Palmer Band, starting at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for lawn seating (seating on the deck is sold out).

Tickets are available at the Western Folklife Center Gift Shop, or call us at 888-880-5885, extension 234. Don't miss this very special evening!

September 4 is Labor Day weekend, which is also the final weekend of the Elko County Fair. Make a weekend of it! Watch branding competitions and horse races during the day, and in the evening enjoy the classic cowboy croonings of Ian Tyson as the sun goes down on the Ruby Mountains. Bring a picnic or purchase food and drinks from the Flying Fish. Read more.

Play Your Hand Continues

By popular demand, Play Your Hand is continuing through September! The Western Folklife Center will continue to host our weekly community event featuring the games people play every Thursday night. Coming up on August 19 is Mus, followed by Pinochle on August 26, and Mus on September 9. It's FREE, family-oriented, and fun for all ages. In addition, the Pioneer Saloon bar will open at 5:30 pm with drink specials. Read the rest of the schedule in our Events section.

Join us for Zydeco-Cajun Dance Nights

Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boogie at the 26th Gathering

Photo by Charlie Ekburg

Let the good times roll this summer at the Western Folklife Center’s monthly Zydeco and Cajun dance nights. Dick and Sandy Sturm will be the DJs, hosts and dance teachers for those who need a little help with the Cajun two-step. Dance nights will include dancing lessons. All events take place at the Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad Street, Elko. Join us at 7:00 pm on August 14, September 11, October 16 and November 13.

Read more about tickets and the event. View the poster (in PDF format).

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