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The 2008 Montana Festival of the Book takes place Oct. 23-25 in Missoula, featuring some of the finest writers of the West.
This year's Festival includes a new event called "The Favorite Poem Project," a community-based reading originally developed by former poet laureate Robert Pinsky to demonstrate the civic presence of poetry. The concept is simple: individuals from the local community share their favorite poem, taking a minute to say how it has been meaningful in their lives.
In this video, Amber Greymorning shares a traditional Arapaho prayer she learned as a child in Wyoming.
The Missoula Favorite Poem reading takes place Saturday, Oct 25th at 2:30 in the Main Street Library and will include Mayor John Engen and Montana poet laureate Greg Pape.
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“Fresh Fox Fixins,” Evergreen, CO by Lorrie McAllister
"Fresh Fox Fixins" photographed in Evergreen, Colorado by Lorrie McAllister
Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky started "The Favorite Poem Project" as a way for community members to share their favorite poems.
This year's Montana Festival of the Book debuts "The Favorite Poem Project" in an effort to bring individuals from the local community together to share their love of poetry with others.
The Missoula Favorite Poem reading takes place Saturday, Oct 25th at 2:30 in the Main Street Library and will include Mayor John Engen and Montana poet laureate Greg Pape.
Watch poetry readings by Mayor John Engen, Amber Greymorning, Mark Sherouse and Finn Cogswell.
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The Favorite Poem Project: Missoula Mayor John Engen
The 2008 Montana Festival of the Book takes place Oct. 23-25 in Missoula, featuring some of the finest writers in the West.
This year's Festival includes a new event called "The Favorite Poem Project," a community-based reading originally developed by former poet laureate Robert Pinsky to demonstrate the civic presence of poetry. The concept is simple: individuals from the local community share their favorite poem, taking a minute to say how it has been meaningful in their lives.
In this video, Missoula Mayor John Engen reads and discusses his favorite poem by Ogden Nash.
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“Avalanche Gorge,” Glacier Park, MT by William Church
Avalanche Gorge, Glacier National Park, Montana. Photo by William Church
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“Autumn Fern,” Eden, UT by Rory Wallwork
"Autumn Fern" photographed in the Nordic Valley area of Eden, Utah by Rory Wallwork
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“2008 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta,” Albuquerque, NM by Jeannette Wood
"2008 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta" photographed in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Jeannette Wood
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“Dragonfly,” Denver, CO by Janet McCulloch
"Dragonfly" photographed at the Denver Botanic Gardens by Janet McCulloch
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“Himself,” Dixon, NM by Mary Hockenbery
"Himself" photographed in Dixon, New Mexico by Mary Hockenbery
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The Sage Mountain Center: “Conservation is Not Deprivation”
In 1989 Christopher Borton and Linda Welsh moved to Montana with the dream of establishing an educational retreat center. Today, they own and operate the Sage Mountain Center, located about 30 minutes east of Butte, Mont. Their love of the natural world drives them to share the knowledge and experience gained through twenty years of sustainable living with all who pass through.
Recently, NewWest.net photographer Graham Coppes spent the day with Chris and Linda gaining insight into their unique lifestyle.
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