Cowboy poet Sam Noble takes the stage again

Cowboy poet Sam Noble takes the stage again

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering celebrates 30 years
Sam Noble will be performing at this year’s Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
“Sunshine Equine” by artist Poteet Victory was selected as this year’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering print.
Participants in the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade make their way down Main Avenue in 2017.

Cowboy poet Sam Noble takes the stage again

Sam Noble will be performing at this year’s Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
“Sunshine Equine” by artist Poteet Victory was selected as this year’s Cowboy Poetry Gathering print.
Participants in the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade make their way down Main Avenue in 2017.
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering schedule

FridayAll day: Poets in the Community. Special performances in schools and other venues.10 a.m.: Cowboy Poet Train. Departs 10 a.m., returns 3:30 p.m. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, 479 Main Ave. Features performers on every coach and barbecue lunch at Cascade Canyon. Special fares for children and premium coaches. Call 247-2733 or (888) 872-4607 or visit durangotrain.com. 10 a.m.: Cowboy Poet Trailride. Rapp Corral, 51 Haviland Lake Road. Mountain ride and lunch with performers Kristyn Harris and Jay Snider. Rent a horse or bring your own. Space is limited, so make reservations early. Call Anne Rapp at 247-8454 or visit rappcorral.com.5-7 p.m.: Western art gallery exhibits and free receptions: Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave., sorrelsky.com. Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. Ninth St., toh-atin.com. Wild Shots Gallery, 842 Main Ave., wildshots.com.6 p.m.: Cowboy Poetry and Music Evening Performance. Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. $25. Featuring Curt Brummett, Sam Noble and Ken Overcast. Host: Jay Snider.8 p.m.: Cowboy Poetry and Music Evening Performance. Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. $25. Featuring Kristyn Harris, Jay Snider and The High Country Cowboys. Host: Floyd Beard.Saturday7:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Cowboy Chuck Wagon Breakfast. Corner of Fifth Street and Main Avenue. Tickets in advance or at the wagon: $10 for adults, kids 5 and younger free. For more information, call 749-2995.10 a.m.: Cowboy Parade. Motorless parade begins at the train depot on Main Avenue. 10:45 a.m.-4:20 p.m.: Daytime sessions of cowboy poetry, music, storytelling and folklore. Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., and various downtown locations. Free admission. Daytime session schedule
10:45 to 12:20 p.m.: Cowboy Comedy Revue. Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Music and poetry from the funny side of ranch life. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door, open seating.11 a.m.-noon: Western Heritage Tribute. Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave. Celebrate James Ranch and the James family. Diamondbelle.com.12:30 p.m.: Cowboy Shootout. El Moro Spirits & Tavern, 945 Main Ave. A re-enactment of the strangest shootout in Durango history. It’s 1906, and Sheriff William Thompson confronts City Marshal Jesse Stansel on the sidewalk in front of the tavern. 1:30-3 p.m.: Youth Show – Rising Western Stars. Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Hosted by Kristyn Harris and featuring young performers with their own special versions of cowboy poetry and music. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door, open seating.4:40-5:30 p.m.: Poster session. Invited performers and musicians will share their interpretation of this year’s limited-edition print. Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. Ninth St.5:30-6:30 p.m. Free reception. Autographed prints of “Sunshine Equine” by artist Poteet Victory will be available for $30 at Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. Ninth St.. Visit toh-atin.com.6 p.m.: Cowboy Poetry and Music Evening Performance. Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. $25. Featuring Kristyn Harris, Jay Snider and The High Country Cowboys. Host: Floyd Beard.8 p.m.: Cowboy Poetry and Music Evening Performance. Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. $25. Featuring Curt Brummett, Sam Noble and Ken Overcast, Host: Jay Snider.Sunday8:30 a.m.: A Cowboy and His Creator. Henry Strater Theatre, 699 Main Ave. Inspirational poetry and music featuring many performers. Hosted by Sam Noble. Free admission, open seating. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Brunch. Diamond Belle at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave. Special brunch menu. For information, call 375-7151. Visit diamondbelle.com.7-11 p.m.: Fancy Victorian Cowboy Ball. La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. $20 single/$35 couple. Formal Victorian attire encouraged. Call Mrs. Camp’s Town Ladies and Gents at 903-2467 for tickets and information.For more information, visit www.durangocowboygathering.org.

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