| Open Mic at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering |
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During the last three days of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, the Western Folklife Center provides opportunities for everyone to share their musical and poetical talents. Poetry Open Mics, called “Anything Goes,” take place in the Cedar Room at the Elko Convention Center. Sign up at the Visitor Services Desk on the morning of the day you wish to perform. Music Open Mics, called “Take Your Turn,” happen in the Flag View Intermediate School Auxiliary. Sign up in the Auxiliary on the day you wish to perform. The amount of time you have to perform will be determined based on the number of people who sign up for open mics on any given day. Typically, open mic participants have five to ten minutes on stage. In order to be sure you have enough time for your performance, we recommend preparing short poems or songs. Have an extra short poem or song on hand just in case. Out of respect for the other performers, we discourage the recitation of long poems so that everyone has a chance to recite. Each performer is introduced by the host of the stage. Please ask the host any questions you have about performing before the session starts. Students are welcome to sign up for any open mics. The Western Folklife Center encourages students under 18 to sign up for the Young Buckaroo Open Mic and Talent Show, held in the Turquoise Room of the Elko Convention Center on the Thursday of the Gathering. Sign up at 4:30 at the Visitor Services Desk in the Lobby. |
