The Art Box

The Art Box - Episode 153 - Raising Cows, Horses and Kids - Meet Gus Brackett

As Steve made his way through the vendor area in the Elko Conference Center he ran into a fellow Children's book author, Gus Brackett. We enticed Gus to come over to our media room with the promise of a Ribeye Steak. OK, we lied about the steak but the nice guy Gus is, he stayed for a fun interview. This is an episode you will want to listen to. Thank you Gus!
You can find out about Gus' books at: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Gus-Brackett/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AGus+Brackett
 

The ARt Box - Episode 152 - Basque dance company Txori Baltza - Katlyn, Olivia and Franci

Linda being the adventurer she jumped right into dancing with the Basque dance company Txori Baltza with Katlyn, Olivia and Franci. Afterwards we dragged them into our Media room and with a ruckus concert going in the room next door, we proceeded to have a fun discussion of Basque history, delicious Starr steaks and their creative dancing.
Though we may not be in the Basque Country, we are in peak cider season! Before the cider can bubble in your belly, it must first be made. Watch as contemporary Basque dance company Txori Baltza illustrates the tale of making cider and enjoying it after. Gather around the cider barrel and listen for the cry of “txotx!” Are you up for it?
Enjoy this episode.

The Art Box - Episode 151 - Lucretius Visits Tuscarora - Nancy Harris McLelland

It was not poetry that brought Nancy to use, it was Linda looking at some incredible paintings from Tuscarora where she ran into Nancy and started talking writing. Next thing you know Nancy is visiting with us in the Media room. You will enjoy this interview.
More about Nancy:
https://www.nancyharrismclelland.com/
 

The Art Box - Episode 150 - The Always *REAL* Cowboy Poet - Annie MacKenzie

If there was a reason we could hardly wait to get back to Elko, it was probably Annie MacKenzie, bringing real prose from Jordan Valley, Oregon we just love her work and mater of fact delivery. We convinced her sister Megan to join in with us and we had a rousing conversation that you are going to love. OK, enough blabbering from me, time to start this episode for some listening pleasure.
Thank you Annie and Megan.

The Art Box - Episode 149 - What I Love about Nevada - Meet Bobbie Ann Howe

Yeppers Linda and Steve got to sit down the Nevada Humanities Program Manager Bobbie Ann Howe for a wide ranging interview about humanities in our state. 
Learn more about Nevada Humanities: https://www.nevadahumanities.org/
Learn more about Bobbie: https://www.nevadahumanities.org/blog/2021/11/4/what-i-love-about-nevada
 

The Art Box - Episode 148 - Northern Most Cowboy Poet - Doris Daly

Linda and Steve were all smiles when Doris Daly was our first guest this year. Doris was on our mind all year after she wowed us with her brand of creativity last year in Elko. Doris brought along her husband Doc this year for an entirely fun interview. Sit back and enjoy as Doris and Doc entertain us.
Doris web page: https://www.dorisdaley.com/home
"If cowboy poetry was fresh milk and the cream that rises to the top was the very best, then Doris Daley would be very rich and very fattening." So says renowned cowboy ambassador Waddie Mitchell about an Alberta ranch girl whose love of wordsmithing has made her one of North America's favourite western poets, emcees and western humorists.  Born and raised on a family ranch in the foothills of Alberta, Doris's authentic, sparkling poetry has taken her to campfires large and small, to highways, roundabouts and gravel roads throughout the west, and to concert appearances with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the Saskatchewan Opera Company. With a performance career spanning more than 20 years,  Doris is a frequent performer at corporate and community events, Christmas parties, private parties and cowboy poetry gatherings. 
To purchase poetry books or CD recordings, simply send an email:  ddaley@telus.net

The Art Box - Episode 147 - 39th Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Elko, Nevada - Intro

Linda and Steve just arrived in Elko for the 39th Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and sat down for a quick review of our schedule and goals. Get ready for our 13 episodes with the most amazing down-home creative talent in the USA. 
Please enjoy our opening and closing music provided by Jessie Veeder and our opening and closing voice Diana Lee Rose. 
We recorded from the media room at the Elko Convention Center that quite often had traffic traversing through, so you will notice some noise in the background.
Many thanks to Western Folklife Center's Press Coordinator Karyn Erikson for her work herding around us needy press corp members. 
 

The Art Box - Episode 163 - Using Creativity to Help Local Business, No Elk Moments - Meet Dustin Berg

Linda and Steve had the privilege of a visit by local graphics designer, regional entrepreneur, and author Dustin Berg. Put on your head set and sit down with us for an enjoyable thirty-minute chat.
Mesquite Branding - https://mesquitebranding.com/
Purchase Dustins Book "All Around Mesquite" - https://www.amazon.com/All-Around-Mesquite-Nevada-Destinations/dp/B0CPG62LWP

The Art Box - Episode 162 - Key West to Roswell to Mesquite, Meet Editor and Journalist James Luksic

Meet award winning editor and journalist James Luksic, Wright State University graduate and current Moapa Progress journalist. Jim is all about movies, great books and is beloved in our community.
You can catch Jim's work at: https://mvprogress.com/?s=James+Luksic
Movie Reviews: https://mvprogress.com/2024/02/20/critics-corner-bob-marley-one-love-earnest-but-lacking/
 

The Art Box - Episode 166 - Virgin Valley Artists' Association 2024 Silent Auction