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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2008
CONTACT: Jeff Mammenga, (605) 773-6000; Jeff.Mammenga@state.sd.us
Cultural Heritage Center hosting renown cowgirl poet
PIERRE, S.D. – A multi-award winner in the world of cowboy poetry, Yvonne Hollenbeck will share her poems and stories on Sunday, April 6, at the South DakotaCulturalHeritageCenter in Pierre.
“Just Give Your Horse His Head: Poetry by Yvonne Hollenbeck,” a free program sponsored by the South Dakota State Historical Society, begins at 2 p.m. in the center’s education room.
From her home on a three-generations-old family ranch near Winner, Hollenbeck travels throughout the United States, captivating audiences in her wake. She is one of the most published cowgirl poets in the West and was named the 2007 “Female Poet of the Year” by the Western Music Association.
“Yvonne Hollenbeck has a delightful program, and we are pleased to be able to bring her to Pierre,” said Jay D. Vogt, director of the State Historical Society. “We’re sure the audience will enjoy hearing Yvonne’s presentation.”
From homesteading to the present, Hollenbeck’s poems have universal appeal to listeners of all ages, male and female. Drawn from her everyday experiences of sharing the range with her husband, Glen, her refreshing verse is filled with the ups and downs of modern ranching. While mostly humorous in nature, her poems take a turn toward serious with stories about her mother’s and grandmothers’ lives.
Copies of Hollenbeck’s books and CDs will be for sale following the presentation. Audience members will also be able to peruse the Heritage Store where western-themed books by the South Dakota State Historical Society Press will be featured.
CulturalHeritageCenter museum hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays and most holidays. For more information, call (605) 773-6000 or visit www.sdhistory.org.
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The South Dakota State Historical Society is a division of the Department of Tourism and State Development and strives to help the state meet the goals of the 2010 Initiative by enhancing history as a tool for economic development and cultural tourism. The society is headquartered at the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. The center houses the society’s world-class museum, the archives, and the historic preservation, publishing and administrative/development offices. Call (605) 773-3458 or visit www.sdhistory.org for more information. The society also has an archaeology office in Rapid City; call (605) 394-1936 for more information.