For those who like a little rhythm and rhyme, the Western Folklife Center holds its 15th Cowboy Poetry Gathering Jan. 23-30, in Elko, Nev. Besides public radio star Baxter Black and other outdoor poets, there are workshops on everything from sewing boots to estate planning for ranching families. For information, contact Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St., Elko, NV 89803 (888/880-5885).


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