Western Folklife Center

Joni Harms Concert on August 7

Courtesty of the Artist

The Western Folklife Center is pleased to present Joni Harms in concert on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in our G Three Bar Theater. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the concert begins at 7:00 pm; tickets are $16.00 for the general public and $14.00 for seniors, students, and Western Folklife Center members at the Western Folklife Center Gift Shop or by calling 888-880-5885. The Pioneer Saloon will be serving cold drinks. Come enjoy an evening with Joni Harms.

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Blog Bulletin: Update on Henry Real Bird's Ride Across Montana

Left to right: Henry Real Bird and Levi Bruce

Photo by Joseph Terry for the Glasgow Courier

In the second of our series of conversations with Montana Poet Laureate Henry Real Bird, Western Folklife Center producer Taki Telonidis called to wish him Happy Birthday, and found Henry in the town of Malta near the banks of the Milk River. Henry has been on the road for nearly two weeks, retracing the travels of his ancestors in a 415-mile journey on horseback, giving out books of poetry to people he meets in rural towns and Indian reservations along the way. Visit our blog to read and listen to short interviews we’re doing with Henry as he progresses from his start at Fort Berthold, North Dakota, to his final destination on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation southwest of Havre, Montana, in early August.

Over the next year, the Western Folklife Center will explore rural Montana by surveying traditional artists whose work and way of life provide social commentary that holds lessons for the rest of us. This extensive fieldwork effort will culminate in an hour-long radio broadcast, podcast and an exhibit at the Missoula Art Museum that is made possible through the generosity of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

Buy Tickets for Ian Tyson Online

Tickets are now available online for the Ian Tyson concert at Red Ranch in Lamoille, NV, Saturday, September 4. 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 show will be followed by a dance featuring local favorites the Jeff Palmer Band. Tickets are $25 for lawn seating and $150 for special seating at tables on the deck. Just click here or on the blue button to purchase, or call us at 888-880-5885.

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.

Play Your Hand in the Pioneer Saloon

Play Your Hand is back! Beginning Thursday, July 15, the Western Folklife Center will once again host a weekly community event featuring the games people play every Thursday night through August 19. We'll start off with Pinochle, followed by Mus on July 22. 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.

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

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