Poetry

Whether it's cowboy poetry or songs from the prairie, musicians and writers continue to be inspired by the folklore and storytelling of the American West. Hundreds of artists recently gathered in New Mexico for the annual International Western Music Association conference.

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An upcoming performance at the Redlin Art Center will feature the work of Norwegian poet Olav H. Hauge. Hauge is one of Norway's most influential poets. He was also a horticulturist, working as a gardener in his own apple orchard. His connection to the natural world inspired his writing about the fauna and the changing of the seasons.

The governor's race in South Dakota is close, though not necessarily statistically tied. New data released by the SDSU Poll shows that Kristi Noem is ahead by 4%. David Wiltse is the director of the SDSU poll, he joins us to break down the numbers. Plus, an upcoming performance at the Redlin Arts Center showcases the work of Norwegian Poet Olav H. Hauge. Through music, images, and the written word Norwegian artists bring Hauge and his love for nature to life. We talk with lecturer Katherine Hanson and vocalist Reidun Horvei.

The three events include two writing workshops and a read-aloud poetry slam.

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Visitors at the South Dakota arts conference are invited to make time for an exhibit entitled "The Chair is Not Me."It features a collection of writing by J.J. James Janis with illustrations from artists with disabilities. Janis, who has has cerebral palsy, has penned a series of poems inspired by his experiences. His work shines a light on the struggles and triumphs of people with disabilities.

Poetry returns to the stage this weekend in Sioux Falls as poets Patrick Hicks and Chris Vondracek read at Full Circle Book Coop. Today we're bringing a bit of that poetry to you across the state.

Recently, Sioux Falls Washington High School Senior Hannah Dayaget was named the 2022 South Dakota Poetry Out Loud champion.Student participants of the Poetry Out Loud program memorize and recite works of classic and contemporary poetry. This weekend Dayaget participated in the Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals.

Yvonne Hollenbeck performs her original poetry throughout the United States, becoming one of the most published cowgirl poets in the West. Yvonne also writes articles about life in rural America in various publications throughout the country.