E394 - The Art Box - Episode 393 - Gathering the First Notes: Jimmy Cantwell’s Elko Debut

Thanks to a generous grant by the Nevada Arts Council and support from The Western Folklife Center, we’re back in Elko, Nevada for the 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, our fourth year attending this remarkable celebration of Western poetry, music, and storytelling.

In this opening episode of our special Gathering series, we set the stage from the heart of downtown Elko, sharing reflections on what it means to return once again to the Western Folklife Center, and what feels different this year. From Open Mic poets finding their voices to the community spirit that fills every ve...