Events -- past descriptions Cowboy Poetry at the BAR-D Ranch www.CowboyPoetry.com

The Arvada Center Presents a World Class Round-Up at the
13^th Annual Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Montana Country Poets and Pickers are hosting an assembly of very talented
poets and musicians from across the western states and Canada at a gathering
in Havre, Montana on February 1 and 2, 2002.

Registration will begin at noon at the Best Western Great Northern Inn
conference room at 1345 First Street. The evening performance will kick off
at 7 p.m. with a variety of fun country entertainment. This will be held at
the Little Theatre in Cowan Hall on the MSU-Northern campus.

Day sessions will commence Saturday morning at 10 at the Best Western Great
Northern Inn conference rooms and will indeed provide country style stimulus
until 5 p.m. The Saturday night grand finale will further your craving for
this art with a multi-talented program. This will once again be held at the
Little Theatre on the MSU-Northern campus at 7 p.m. For good wholesome
family entertainment, we'll see you in Havre February 1 and 2.

Ticket prices are $5 for the entire weekend and can be purchased at the door.

CANCELED
February 7-9, 2002
Rhyme'N'Rhythm Roundup Sun Valley, Idaho
They're fixin' to have the Rhyme'N'Rhythm Roundup up in Sun Valley, Idaho, February 7-9, 2002. They tell us they are havin' "some topnotch poets (Joel Nelson, Gail Steiger, Randy Reiman and Paul Zarzyski), a fabulous dance band (Wylie and the Wild West) and we are hoping to add a new dimension to cowboy events by layering on dance. We are dancers and want to add top-level dance instructors, we will provide instruction for both beginners and advanced dancers." Stay tuned for their web site and more information.

The primary purpose of the Western Heritage Corporation shall be to provide a unified voice of contemporary cowboy poets, musicians and practitioners of traditional practical arts and crafts, and fine artists whose subject matter focuses on images of cowboys and the West.

To perpetuate the cowboy way of life as it applies to music, crafts, skills and knowledge.

To provide opportunities for young people to participate in activities that foster creativity and public performance

To support established community activities and to provide technical assistance consistent with the stated aims of the group.

To offer to the public both broad and detailed interpretations of the Western Heritage and its important antecedents and its important contemporary cultural relevance.

Fourth Annual Lewis-Clark Cowboy Poetry, Music and Western Arts Festival Lewiston, Idaho
contact: Kathy Camden, PO Box 208, Nezperce, ID 83543, 208-937-2352 fax: 208-937-9899

Performers:
Terri and Steve Taylor
Wyoming Red
Dick Warwick
Dean and Dawn Eacker
Carmel Randle—Australian
Gene & Sandy Jones
Leon Flick
Skip Beardsley
Francine Robison
Dean Wadsworth
David Rustabake
"NORTH FORK": George Thompson
Sharon (Silver) Glenn
Clara "Clem" Caufield
Steve Blanchard
Kathy Moss
Fletcher Girls

Performers: Steve Blanchard, Mark Holt, Gene and Sandy Jones, Kathy Moss, Dan Nicholson

Performers: Ellie Corrigan, Wyoming Red, Bruce Pinson, George Thompson-Sharon Glenn (Silver), Terri and Steve Taylor

Performers: Michael Robinson, Roberta Green, Leon Flick, Dallas McCord, Francine Robison

Performers: Amy Jo Brooks, Clem Caufield, Barbara Hall, Larry Gibson, Alice Hanks, Jim McMillan

Performers: Shawn Perisho, David Rustabake, Dean and Dawn Eacker, Harry Wolf--Laura Kinsey, Milton Taylor

Performers: Barry Ward, Brenn Hill, Joni Harms, Jim "Curley" Musgrave, Howard Norskog

Amy Jo Brooks
Dave Tingey
Joni Harms
Roberta Green-Ellie Corrigan
Brenn Hill
Sam Matisse
Shawn Perisho
Milton Taylor---Australia
Barry Ward
Jim "Curley" Musgrave
Harry Wolf and Laura Kinsey Howard Norskog
Rod Casteel
Mickey Dawes
Candy Martin

Performers: Ham Hamilton, Skip Beardsley, Ken and Allen Romriell, Gary Trexler, Gorden Peterson, Glen Bair

Performers: Faye Briscoe, Dick Warwick, Kathy Moss, Bev Crozier, Michael Robinson, Dean Wadsworth

Performers: Wyoming Red, Leon Flick, Barbara Hall, Clem Caufield, Terri and Steve Taylor, Pat Threewit

Performers: Charlie Camden--Bodie Dominquez, Howard Norskog, Dan Nicholson, Joni Harms, Gene & Sandy Jones, David Rustabake

Performers: Mickey Dawes, Lee Earl, Shawn Perisho, Brenn Hill, Dave Tingey, Francine Robison.

Performers: Rod Casteel, Steve Blanchard, Ellie Corrigan, Harry Wolf and Laura Kinsey, Alice Hanks and Bruce McMillan

Performers: Dallas McCord, Carmel Randle, George and Silver (Northfork) Dean and Dawn Eacker, Larry Gibson, Mark Holt

2002 Cultural Olympiad Event Comes to Brigham City
Orrin Porter Rockwell Winter Cowboy Poetry Festival

Brigham City, Utah-The second annual Orrin Porter Rockwell Winter Cowboy Poetry Festival held at Box Elder High School is sponsored in part by the 2002 Cultural Olympiad. Slated for February 14th, 15th and 16th 2002, the event will include some of the finest western entertainers, Western art and collectibles and Dutch Oven Cooking.

Every evening will feature famous western headliners along with some of the finest local talent. Nightly line-ups include:

Thursday, February 14, 2002
Brenn Hill-Singer/Songwriter from Ogden, UT. Winner Rising Star Award 1997, Album of the Year for 2001.

Plus:
Curtis Christensen
Wayne Nelson
Connie Coss
Phil Kennington
Blue Sage
Bill Chilles
Joann Ward
Sam Matisse
Garde Bowman

Friday, February 15, 2002
Rockin' M Wranglers-awarded Traditional Western Vocal Group 2001,
Traditional Female Vocalist 2001, Western Female Vocalist 2000 and 6 times
Harmony Yodeling Champions.

Plus:
Mickey Dawes
Charlie Camden
Mark Nicholas
Sam Deleeuw
Wyoming Red
Vern Woodbury
David Anderson
Barry Ward
Prairie Wind

Entertainers for the dinner show who will perform during our fabulous Dutch Oven Dinner:.

Victoria Ward - Emcee
Jo Lynne Kirkwood
Barry Ward
Jim and Jeanne Martin (Rockin' M Wranglers)
Don Kennington
Steve and Jan Downs (Ridin' Easy)
Curly Jim Musgrave
Francine Robison (Poet Laureate from Oklahoma)
Stanley Stokes
Gwen Thomas

Entertainers for the dinner show who will perform during our fabulous Dutch Oven Dinner:.

5:00 to 6:30 PM (Cafeteria)

Jim "Curly" Musgrave- Singer/Songwriter from Lake Arrowhead, CA. Has sung for 4 Presidents and the Queen of England.

Plus:
Dallas McCord
Paul Bliss
Steve and Terri Taylor
Gene and Sandy Jones
Don Kennington
Oral Elser
Saddle Strings
Leon Flick
Randy Stokes
Youth Poet Contest

Evening shows are scheduled all three nights starting at 7:00 PM at the Box Elder High School auditorium. A Saturday matinee show is also scheduled. Tickets for the events are $7.00 per person for evening shows and $5.00 per person for the Saturday matinee. Festival passes to all shows are available for $20.00 each. You can order tickets by calling the Brigham City Fine Arts Center at 435-723-0740, Randy Stokes 435-723-8769 or log onto
www.rockwellfestival.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce and Brigham City Farmers Corner.

Alongside the fabulous entertainment, guest on Friday and Saturday evenings are invited to come early and enjoy an authentic Dutch Oven dinner. Prepared by Log Cabin Grub and Colleen Sloan, the traditional western dinner will have all of the fixin's needed to satisfy any hunger. Tickets purchased in advance for the Dutch Oven Dinner are $8.50 or $10.00 at the door.

Additionally, a Western Arts Show will simultaneously run which includes Western Artisans, Craftsmen and Cowboy Collectables on display in the Box Elder High School gymnasium. The booths and displays will be open Friday at 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. An open Mic will be staged for those looking to show off those hidden talents. Admission to the Western Arts Show is free, everyone is welcome.

Brenn Hill
Straight from America's West, Brenn Hill is the next generation of phenomenal cowboy artists. Featuring original western music that celebrates a truly down-to-earth lifestyle, it is largely about people who choose agriculture as their livelihood. From round-ups and brandings to rodeos and ranch weddings, Brenn Hill's music represents those who live a lifestyle they would never trade for money. Brenn has two recordings released through
a label in Burbank, California- Paras International/Real West Productions. The Academy of Western Artists honored his first recording, Trail through Yesterday, with "Album of the Year" As well, Brenn was nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Brenn's second, and latest recording is Call You Cowboy, which Billboard has already defined "undeniably appealing"

"The Best new artist I've heard is Brenn Hill." Chris Ledoux
Source: Utah Arts Council

Rockin' M Wranglers
Jim and Jeanne Martin and Ron Berg (The Rockin' M Wranglers) were awarded the International Harmony Yodeling Championship six times by the Western Music Association (WMA. As well, the Colorado Country Music Association awarded them Traditional Western Vocal Group of 2001. Jeanne was awarded Female Yodeling Championship by the WMA in 1997. The Academy of Western Artists awarded her Western Female Vocalist of the Year 2000. She was also chosen as the Traditional Female Vocalist 2001 by the Colorado Country
Music Association.
Source: Rockin'M Wranglers

Curly Jim Musgrave
Jim's thrown from English stock but blew into Calgary, Alberta in '49. The cowboy soul in him was stirred as cowpokes from the ranches north of town drove cattle through his school grounds on their way to the stockyards. Early on, he began to express the cowboy way through songs and poems he would write and sing around town. But, fate took him from Alberta's wild rose country to California, where he came to enjoy a career performing and writing. For over three decades he's performed for royals, prime ministers, presidents, potentates and pool tables, for grandkids on his knee, friends in the living room and 'round the fire. During that time he was mentored and managed by the legendary, Cliffie Stone, who said "there ain't an audience that Jim won't like or win over with his singin', pickin', humor and down-to-earth way of goin' into an additional career as a marriage and family therapist. But no matter what he's wearin', the cowboy's always there, in his wranglers n' boots and an old Martin next to his chair."

But when Curly Jim Musgrave measures his life, he does so in terms of his relationship with his beloved lady Kathleen, his wife of 34 years, and his family. He still saddles up an hits the trails if the San Bernardino mountains where they live. For now, dreams of ranch life on the Alberta prairie remain just that, dreams and inspiration for fine poetry and music. While careers, his sons and grandkids keep him working out of California, he remains a Canadian boy, calling Calgary home and returning there regularly to perform for gatherings during Stampede week or any other time there's an ear that'll listen.

Curly's now taking his poetry and pickin' talents to gatherings and festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada, creating friendships and new fans of his original songs and poems that speak to the heart of everyone who loves the land and life of the West. It's not unusual to see folks chucklin' with the whimsical one minute and dryin' a tear the next. His cowboy colleagues call him, among other things, "a dang fine guitar picker, poet and cowboy crooner". (He still wonders what THAT'S suppose to mean.)

As western folklorist Hal Cannon wrote, "Our civilization puts a premium on the ability of poetry to say our most noble thoughts, to chronicle our history. The life of a cowboy is conducive to writing poetry. Endless hours of moving slowly to the rhythm of a horses gait, the vantage of sitting horseback several feet off the ground, living day in and day out in the wide expanse of nature, having to rely on animal intelligence to be at the right place at the right time, living within a display tradition which sets you apart from others by costume and gear, and living a demanding moral code --- all these are elements of a lifestyle fit for contemplation and expression. This is why cowboy poetry is part of our literary tradition, to be valued for generations to come."

Cowboys spent hours on horseback and many of them could be heard singing or reciting various forms of western verse. Cowboys would often sing certain songs to calm the herd of cattle so that they might keep them together on trail drives and while moving cattle to market. Many cowboys took advantage of opportunities around campfires, in bunkhouses and on horseback to recite their own poetry or poems they had adopted from others. They also relished the chance to trade poetry with each other. This practice carried on in oral tradition until the turn of the twentieth century, when volumes of this literary style became popular to western romantics and folklorists.

Cowboy poetry is riddled with humor and wit. Some of the stories depicted will drive you into a knee-slapping burst of laughter while others may cause you to well up in tears and emotion. Some poems are full of the honest truth that stems from long hard days fighting the battles of cowboy life, while others spin far-fetched yarns of absurdity and un-harnessed imagination. In every case, in his poetry, there is honesty about the life of the cowboy that is most entertaining. The cowboy is as American as apple pie and the honesty of his lifestyle is in refreshing contrast to the deceptions and disappointments that exist in many other so-called nobler professions. The unique perspective of the American cowboy that comes to
us through his poetry and music is a welcome addition to our western culture.

We want the tradition to continue. We want our children to learn about it, to experience it, to memorize some of it and we want some of them to grasp it in such a way that they will help to preserve it.

February 22-23, 2002
The 6th Annual Georgia Cowboy Gathering Douglasville, Georgia

The 6th Annual Georgia Cowboy Gathering will be Feb 22 and 23 in Douglasville, Georgia. For information contact Doc Stovall at copas@bellsouth.net or 770-948-5570 or 770-941-7592(fax) Looks like a good time for all in the making.

Most of the lineup is filled and includes Cowboy Envy, The Sisters of the Silver Sage, John Schaffner, members of the Georgia Cowboy Poets and others.

There will be feature shows on Friday and Saturday evening with "jam sessions" to follow each. Open sessions will be held on the afternoon of the 23rd at Border's Books and Music in Douglasville.

2002 Kamloops Cowboy Festival, Press release and update to Feb 18 2002

Cowboy Pride

Welcome to Canada's original Cowtown and the Sixth Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival.

Since the first cows were brought to this valley over 160 years ago Kamloops has been the Heart of BC's Cattle Country. For a century and a half cattle have been this regions most consistent economic engine. The Cultural legacy of our Ranching History is an incredible treasure most folks downtown are totally unaware of!

The Hollywood stereotypes of Cowboys and Ranchers from the American southwest had little to do the rich and varied culture of BC's Ranchlands.

From Francis Ward's world class polo ponies, to the stable of fine Hunter Jumpers at Ashcroft Manor, from the campfire tales of the Native Cowboys and California Vaqueros to the newspaper empire of Senator Bostock, the depth and diversity of our Western Heritage is nearly impossible for most folks to grasp! When you mention the terms like Cowtown and Cowboy to most urbanites they see only images of tumbleweeds, ignorance and dust! If they could only begin to have some comprehension of the awesome cultural legacy created by the early Ranchers in our region then perhaps they would begin to understand what we mean by, Cowboy Pride.

That's a big part of what a cowboy festival is all about to me, bridging the gap between urban and rural culture in the modern West. As we lay the stereotypes to rest and and focus on the culture and folk art of the real West we discover a reality that is far more interesting than anything Hollywood could have dreamt up.

Come Join us in exploring and celebrating this legacy, after all Kamloops was never just a Cowtown, it is Canada's Original Cowtown!

Mike Puhallo

BC Cowboys Hall of Fame Inductees for 2002. To be inducted at The Kamloops Cowboy festival

7 pm March 8, 2002 Calvary Temple Church 1205 Rogers Way Kamloops

Andy Manuel 1886 - 1956 (Kamloops) Andy was top hand on the range and in the arena. He competed at the first Calgary Stampede as well as early rodeo's through-out the West. He owned many horses and supplied bucking stock to rodeo's as far away as Vancouver. ( He herded the horses there via Coquihalla Pass). During world war 2 Andy and his son in law Gus Gottfriedson broke horses for the Canadian Army.

Thomas Alexander Bulman 1911- 2000 (Kamloops) Alex was one of the most respected stockmen in the West. After stepping into his father's boots at the age of 18 he spent his life raising quality cattle and contributing to the development of our industry. He was a crack shot with a rifle and a gifted writer, as well as being a true ranching pioneer. His book "Kamloops Cattlemen" was published in 1969.

Pike Anderson 1920 - (Vernon) Pike has Ranched in the North Okanagan all his life so far. At one time running over 700 head of cattle.

He earned a reputation as a good cowman, horse trainer and roper. He worked as a pick up man at rodeos for many years and was among the top team ropers in Canada. In 1993 the Canadian Team Roping Assn. named him Cowboy of the Decades for his contribution to Rodeo and Team Roping!

Dick Threlkeld 1923- (108 Mile Ranch BC ) Dick grew up on a The T--- Ranch in Dead Man Creek Valley, near Savona, and has been a working cowboy nearly all his life. He is also one of the best banjo players around. Dick has been playing the Banjo for almost 70 years! He is a favorite entertainer at cowboy festivals and gatherings where-ever he goes!

Advance Ticket sales for this years Kamloops Cowboy Festival are way ahead of last year already! Parsons tours of Red Deer reported that the bus tour they are bringing over is sold out. The motels in the area around Calvary Temple are filling up rapidly.

Looks like this Cowboy Culture thing is starting to take off!

Tickets and weekend passes are available at The Horse Barn on Mt Paul Way , at the door or Phone 1-888-763-2224

A weekend Pass is just $30,, Friday and Saturday Evening Concerts are $15 each A day pass is only $5

Mike Puhallo BCCHS president

Box 137 Kamloops BC V2C 5K3

Ph 579-5667 Fax 579-5610

email cowboys@bcchs.com www.bcchs.com

The Sahuaro Ranch Cowboy Gathering and Back To The Past Event takes place at Historic
Sahuaro Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.

There'll be a campfire on Friday evening March 8, 2002 from 7 - 8:30 PM which will be free to the public and feature 3 of our performers plus myself (I've got to get a bit of time onstage before it's all done). Tentatively scheduled will be Sue Harris, Dean Cook, Steve Goober and me, Wally Bornmann.

March 10 there will be Cowboy Church from 10 to 11 AM and performances from 11:30 AM until 4 PM.

There will also be exhibits by many of the state's museums as well as the 9th Calvary (Buffalo Soldiers).

Performers:

Buckshot Dot (Trail Dust member), Byrd Woodward, Dean Cook (in my opinion one of
the best songwriters I know by far, Trail Dust member), Jim Cook (Dean's older brother and Arizona's "Official" State Liar, Trail Dust member), Miss Ellie (Jim's wife, Trail Dust member), Sue Harris (great singer, Trail Dust member), Jay Dorris (poet, TD member), Lon Austin (singer, storyteller and orginal founder along with Mason Coggin of Trail Dust), Lyle Suttil
(retired, and proud to claim it, bullrider, TD member), Andy Hurlbut (wonderfully strong female singer and all around great gal, TD member), Stan Young (cowboy poet, TD member), Ken Ralston (singer/poet/storyteller), Dave & Barbara Bauman (singers of oldtime music), Jim Dunham (got about the best straight up cowboy album I've heard in forever, singer), Rolf Flake (the real thing cowboy poet), Steve Goodbar (singer and guitar player extraodinaire), Greg LaCosse (singer), Steve Lindsey (another real life cowboy poet and all around great guy), Rusty Calhoun (cowgirl poet), Ron Brinegar (poet), Larry Harmer (super guy and great cowboy poet), Vance Wapler (poet/storyteller), Virgil & Marlene Cole (singer & harmonica player along with a bit of banjo, how can you go wrong with that?), Ken Clemmer (singer)

Janice Coggin will also be there with Cowboy Miner Productions.

The Gathering is the only one in the Phoenix area at this time to the best of our knowledge. True, there's Wickenburg, Sierra Vista and certainly the best of the bunch, Prescott, but The Sahuaro Ranch Gathering is the only one today that folks don't have to leave the Valley for. This is the 2nd Annual Gathering and Back to the Past Days and is pretty much a bootstraps up event started to introduce folks to Cowboy music and poetry as well as to join together as many of the states museums as possible to promote Arizona, its past and its present place in the West.

We asked Wally to tell us more about the Historic Sahuaro Ranch and he obliged:

The idyllic setting of Historic Sahuaro Ranch invites you to step back in time as you stroll through the museum whose 17 acres fenced with wrought iron are the walls and whose artifacts are the many buildings, orchards, landscaping and wildlife contained within the unique historic ranch museum. From the original ranch buildings to the lush grounds, where peacocks roam freely, Sahuaro Ranch's historic area takes you to another time. Buffered
from outside urbanization by rows of original citrus groves, Historic Sahuaro Ranch allows you to enter a bygone era and treats each visitor to a nostalgic, cultural and educational experience like no other available in Arizona.

Fig Newtons May Have Roots In Glendale

In 1891, Historic Sahuaro Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., produced over 100 acres of figs that were later dried for shipping in a specially constructed fruit packing shed. A year later, Nabisco introduced the Fig Newton. Is it coincidence, or history? Researchers speculate that William Henry Bartlett had such strong business connections that he called Nabisco and told them
that he had an orchard of figs ready to produce and to "come up with a way to use them." Bartlett was a grain broker who moved to the area from Peoria, Ill. and homesteaded the ranch in 1885.

This is just one interesting story surrounding the over 100-year-old Historic Sahuaro Ranch, which originally consisted of the Main House, the fruit packing shed and 275 acres of groves, which produced figs, plums, peaches, pears, olives, date palms, pecans and almonds. Today the ranch, located at 9802 N. 59th Ave., produces mainly citrus, with one orchard that has been replanted with eight of the original crops including figs, plums and peaches.

In addition, Historic Sahuaro Ranch is home to a full schedule of historical exhibits, the Fruit Packing Shed Galleries, a gift shop and visitors center, as well as a variety of special
events and educational programs.

Bartlett owned the ranch until 1913. It changed hands a few times before Charlotte and Richard Smith purchased it in 1927 and owned it for the next 50 years. During that time the jersey dairy was developed, citrus groves were planted and pecan groves were enlarged.
They also made improvements to the Main House. In 1977, The City of Glendale purchased the last 80 acres of the ranch and conducted a Historic Structures Report. In 1980, as a result of the report, the 17 acres containing the historic buildings were placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Every year more than 30,000 visitors take advantage of the educational, interpretive and cultural programs held at Historic Sahuaro Ranch. Along with historic tours of the Main House, visitors also enjoy historic and fine art exhibits in the Fruit Packing Shed Galleries, a
gardening program, archaeological digs, quilt shows and a lecture series each spring. The Sahuaro Ranch Foundation manages the ranch and works year-round to encourage awareness of the history of Sahuaro Ranch and the agricultural history of Glendale and the Salt River Valley.

The ranch is a popular setting for weddings. Since 1986, the ranch has hosted more than 800 wedding ceremonies in the Rose Garden near the guest house. The Glendale Historical Society, which is housed in the guest house, books more than 80 weddings every year. For information about weddings at Historic Sahuaro Ranch, contact the Historical Society at (623) 435-0072.

The new Ranch Visitor Center, formerly in the Foreman's House, has relocated to the Adobe
House. New ranch hours for the Visitor Center, Museum Store and Fruit Packing Shed Galleries are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays, October through May. Tours of the Main House, Adobe House and Barnyard will be offered Wednesday through Sunday. Tour tickets are $3 per person. Special school and group tours are available Wednesday through Friday. For more information, contact the Sahuaro Ranch Foundation at (623) 939-5782 or call the City of Glendale Office of Tourism at (623) 930-2957 or visit the web site at tour.glendaleaz.org.