Moab’s Western Stars

    This event was held Presidents’ Day weekend, Feb 17-20, 2006, and it was bigger and better than ever! Opening Night at Star Hall again included cameo performances of poets and musicians who performed during the rest of the weekend. This was open to everyone.

    The “Pole Star” art show, featuring invited artist JK Dooley’s western watercolors, opened at the Moab Information Center and was on display all weekend, as well as serving as the inspiration for the poetry contest.

    Saturday and Sunday featured not only more music and poetry at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center (MARC) but lectures, writing and cooking workshops, panel discussions, and contests for art, poetry, and chili. There were Open Mic times as well as scheduled performances and everyone was welcome to come and participate! Films and their history were spotlighted at Red Cliffs’ Museum of Film and Western Heritage, and evening shows at the Bar M Chuckwagon and the MARC highlighted Jerry Brooks, Don Kennington, Latigo and C.R. Wood.

    The CPU meeting took place Sunday morning, 8:00 AM at the MARC, right before folks needed to head off to church or sightseeing. It was a great event!  - Rusty Salmon