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For the 29th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, we had a great lineup of discussions, special sessions and film screenings on the schedule, all included in the price of either the Deluxe Pass or Day Pass. . Remember, seating is first-come, first-served and seats may be hard to come by in some of the rooms if you don't show up a little early. This page was updated January 9, 2013 (panelist change in Water in the West). Our discussions and sessions are on: RANCHING WORDS ANIMALS-AGRICULTURE WATER FILM RANCHING IN ITALY AND THE AMERICAN WESTItalian Ranching East and West Thursday, January 31 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Elko Convention Center, Cedar Room Italian buttero and Italian American cowboys compare notes on the current state of ranching, as well as their thoughts for the future. Featuring Rodolfo Lorenzini, Guilio De Donatis, Drew Mischianti, Ron Cerri and Nelo Mori. Ranch Women Swapping Stories Friday, February 1 10:00- 11:00 am Elko Convention Center, Cedar Room Italian and American ranch women give a glimpse of the multiple roles they fill on their respective ranches, through stories, poetry and prose. Featuring Franscesca Prato, Kathi Buzzetti Wines, Susan Wines and Amy Hale Auker. Italian American Ranching Stories Friday, February 1 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Western Folklife Center G Three Bar Theater An afternoon of stories that connect the dots between Italy and the American West, honoring the generations that immigrated and those who continue to ranch in northern Nevada. Featuring Tom Tomera, Nelo Mori, Ron Cerri, Dennis Ramasco and others. Ranching in Italy's Maremma: Past, Present and Future Saturday, February 2 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Western Folklife Center G Three Bar Theater Special guests from Italy's cow country shed light on the deep roots of ranching in Italy as well as the contemporary realities of making a living raising cattle in this part of the world. Featuring Guilio De Donatis, Francesca Prato, Rodolfo Lorenzini, Natalia Estrada and Drew Mischianti. THE ART OF WORDS Why We Choose the Poems We Do -with Andy Hedges, Joel Nelson and Waddie Mitchell Thursday, January 31 3:00 - 4:30 pm Elko Convention Center, Turquoise Room Reciting and sharing poetry is very persona, even when performing someone else's poem. The poems that reciters at the Gathering carry with them and have put to memory are ones that create some personal spark. Andy, Joel and Waddie speak to what drives their choices in poetry and may illustrate with a little poetry along the way. Telling the Rural Story: Lisa Hamilton Friday, February 1 10:00 am- 10:50 am Elko Convention Center, Turquoise Room Writer and photographer Lisa Hamilton is skilled at sharing the stories of farmers and ranchers from throughout the West. For this program she will present several of her multi-media portraits of rural communities and discuss the challenges of telling rural stories to an urban public so that they are heard, understood and appreciated. In a Q&A session, Hamilton will also help those striving to tell their own histories and tales to a non-rural audience to communicate more effectively. Let the Words Do the Work -with Randy Rieman, Wallace McRae and Vess Quinlan Friday, February 1 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Elko Convention Center, Cedar Room Sometimes the power of a good poem can be diminished by poor presentation. Although performance styles vary greatly, there are some key ingredients to becoming a skilled reciter and allowing the words to do the work. Randy, Wally and Vess share how they arrived at their distinctive styles and what makes a great poem into a memorable moment. ANIMALS AND AGRICULTURE Evidence-Based Horsemanship -with Martin Black and Dr. Stephen Peters Friday, February 1 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Elko Convention Center, Turquoise Room Renowned horseman and clinician Martin Black and neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Price discuss their groundbreaking collaborative work recently published in the new book Evidence-Based Horsemanship. In addition to being an expert in brain functioning, Dr. Peters trains horses in the vaquero tradition. Black's life-long experiences working with hundreds of horses provided significant empirical data for their project. Participants will come away with a better understanding of how these scientific findings can better inform decisions and create best practices in horsemanship. The program book will contain an essay by Dr. Peters. Sponsored by Nevada Humanities and presented in partnership with Great Basin College. Agriculture and the Creative Muse -with Sean Sexton, Linda Hussa and John Dofflemyer and hosted by Teresa Jordan Friday, February 1 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Elko Convention Center, Turquoise Room Of all the classic conflicts in literature, Man vs. Nature is the most prevalent at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. From "The Man from Snowy River" to the poems of Wallace McRae, a whole realm of creativity draws on these authors' intimacy with the natural world. Often, the writers, arts and musicians of the Gathering are as involved in working the land as they are in seeing it as a source for their art. How do people thus involved find and recognize what to use in their artistic work, and what are the benefits and difficulties of this process towards both art and agriculture? This panel visits the subject of how creative lives are enriched and challenged by working on the land. WATER IN THE WEST Water in the West: A Roundtable Discussion -with Bill Zeedyk, Lisa Hamilton, Jack Loeffler and Alex Davis Saturday, February 2 10:00 am - 11:30 am (see text for more information) Elko Convention Center, Turquoise Room Water is not only the essence of life, it is also a key concern for most of us living in the West. This roundtable discussion brings together four speakers with a range of perspectives and experiences on topics ranging from regional drought to resource conservation, sharing local stories to working collaboratively. The intent is to generate food for thought and provide practical tools for conserving this valuable resource. Audience members are invited to stay after the discussion for follow-up conversations and autograph signings with the panelists from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Panelist biographies will be provided in the program book. Presented in partnership with the Northeastern Nevada Stewardship Group. FILM SCREENINGS Deep West Videos - A Western Folklife Center program Thursday, January 31, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm and Friday, February 1, 10:00 - 11:15 am G Three Bar Theater, Western Folklife Center (both days) These first-hand stories from America's outback are the Westerns of our time. For the past 13 years, Deep West Videos have empowered people from across the West to take part in the digital storytelling revolution of the 21st century. To date, more than 60 films have been screened at the Gathering and uploaded to the Western Folklife Center's YouTube channel. This year's offerings include videos by newcomers as well as returning filmmakers. For example, Sabrina Reed tells the story of the ranch families of Pine Valley, Nevada, and how they've formed an informal fire department to fight rangeland fires, while Whit Deschner recounts the saga of two orphan lambs who this past year turned his household upside-down. At the Gathering (2013, 60 minutes, KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting) Produced by Dave Santina & KNPB Saturday, February 2, 10:00 - 11:00 am G Three Bar Theater, Western Folklife Center KNPB brings viewers all the atmosphere, history and fun of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering through performances and interviews. Poets and musicians young and old entertain with the classics and new takes on old favorites, and the Gathering adds an international flavor with additions from cattle cultures around the world. Texas Cowpuncher, Part Two (2013, 60 minutes) Produced by J&S Productions Saturday, February 2, 1:00 - 2:15 pm Northeastern Nevada Museum Take an exciting journey through the depth and breadth of the Lone Star State with its vast variety of terraine and a fascinating array of cowboying styles. Along the way, Buster McLaury and Waddie Mitchell provide a little humor as they debate the age-old controversy between cowpuncher and buckaroo. The film also features the music of Don Edwards, Gary Prescott, the Gillette Brothers, Dave Stamey, Wylie & The Wild West and other cowboy troubadors who have spent many hours in the saddle. Rangeland Water: Stewards of the Rangeland (2012, 53 minutes) Produced by Dennis & Gabe Golden, in partnership with KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Saturday, February 2, 2:30 - 3:45 pm Northeastern Nevada Museum As part of the Stewards of the Rangeland series, this film explores the question of who will have access to Nevada's most precious resource as we march into a new century. Future allocation may determine whether ranchers, rural lifestyle and wildlife give way to urban growth and development. Film screening will include a discussion with the filmmaker. Made possible through the support of the Nevada Rangeland Resources Commission. |
