Cowboys & Indians - January 2010

Olde Ranger

by "Buck" Buchanan C&I's Poem of the Week for Jan. 5, 2010

"buck" Buchanan

20Xtreme: Contemporary Cowboy Jeans

From Vintage Midnight to Faded Blue, Wrangler's got your color ready in the 20Xtreme line.

All-American Turquoise

Exquisite work by Sammie Kescoli Begay features rare natural Nevada turquoise.

Liberty Boots' Tony Benattar

C&I sits down with Liberty Boots' founder to talk about life, Liberty, and the pursuit of perfect rock-and-roll cowboy boots.

Canada’s country music capital: A musical tour of Toronto

Whether you're looking for a cool night spot or a matinee, Toronto's got the scene

Nothing But Blue Sky in Refugio

Cody Walker and the Blue Sky Girls know cowgirls just wanna have fun.

Brenn Hill

What’s a man got to do? Cowboy singer-songwriter Brenn Hill speaks from experience.

by Michael Lohr

Views and Visions of the American West on display in Ft. Worth

"Prints of the American West, 1820-1970" on view at Ft. Worth's Amon Carter Museum through January 2010.

by Holly E. Henderson

Chipotle Chocolate Truffles

The traditional flavor pairing of chocolate and chili with the novelty and sumptuousness of a truffle is hard to pass up.

by Ellise Pierce

Expert chocolate tasting tips

How do the pros taste their chocolate? As slowly as possible.

by Ellise Pierce

Christie's is going first-class country

The senior VP of the famous auction house talks about the December sale of its Western music memorabilia collection.

by Ellise Pierce

Don't throw adobe in a clay house

Complex aromas of cassis, raspberry, and anise make Clayhouse one of our picks for the new year.

by Darryl Beeson

Coreen Cordova's collectable charm jewelry is timeless fashion

We asked this charming San Franciscan if the magic of charms is in the memories they hold, or is there more than meets the eye?

Coreen Cordova's San Francisco charm

Coreen Cordova shares an insider’s itinerary of Fog City and talks about her inspired designs

by Ellise Pierce

The 36th Annual Cowboy Downhill Ski Rodeo

Pro Rodeo cowboys, fans, and ski bums converge on Steamboat Springs for a wild ride

by Holly E. Henderson

Chocolate Craving

A love story suitable for Valentine’s Day — or any day that needs sweetening

by Ellise Pierce

Gingerbread Dan's custom wood brackets

These custom- made wooden brackets from Dan Phillips add flair to your bunkhouse.

Rounding up the docket, one last time

Western artifact returns to Dodge City with help from FBI.

by Jennings Brown

Guns and Roses from Double J Saddlery

Double J's Guns and Roses accessory line is full of surprises.

by Lytesia N. Jackson

Bejeweled Belts

Dress up your denim in style with these stunning jeweled belts from DoubleStar.

Catching up with cowboy troubador Don Edwards

In our first lengthy discussion with him since our inaugural issue back in 1993, cowboy troubadour Don Edwards covers everything from Greek wisdom and Starbucks to living in the past and dying by gunshot.

by Chuck Thompson

An Encantado New Year's Eve Feast

Serve up a dazzling holiday feast with recipes from Santa Fe's luxury resort.

by Wolf Schneider

Artist spotlight: painter Brent Flory

Utah's Brent Flory has an intimate connection with the West that shows through in his oil paintings.

by Leanne Haase Gobel

Morgan Freeman talks to C&I about horsemanship, his love of the West, and his newest film

Once again saddling up with director Clint Eastwood, the renownedactor takes on the role of Nelson Mandela in Invictus.

by Wendy Wilkinson

Celebrating 100 years of Glacier National Park

As ancient as Mother Earth but not a day over 100 — one of our favorite national parks celebrates an important birthday.

by James Dannenberg

Bret Bouda's Western Romance

The story of a Czech expat who fell in love with Glacier National Park.

by Michele Powers Glaze

Visiting Glacier National Park

Planning on celebrating the Glacier National Park centennial? Here's your trail guide for more than just hiking.

by James Dannenberg

Pass the goat cheese, please

Farmstead goat cheeses of the West are showing up on tony tables everywhere.

by Diane Welland

Moo-ve over, cows - goat's milk is in style

A new kind of ice cream on the market may get your goat — milk, that is.

by Wolf Schneider

Remembering Hank Thompson

The man who sold more than 60 million records and brought stomp to swing.

by Jennings Brown

Book Review: The Image Taker

New book looks beyond the iconic images to get a deeper look at one of the West's greatest photographers

by David Hofstede

Joey Jemison talks saddlemaking

On of the names in superior saddlery discusses his craft, past and present.

by Jennings Brown

John Ford documentary released on DVD

Rare interviews and star comments shine light on Ford's filmmaking process and legendary personality

by David Hofstede

Live from Tennessee: Hal Holbrook

The veteran actor gets some Oscar buzz for his performance in That Evening Sun

by Joe Leydon

Lofty living in the Mile High City

Modern technology and rustic refinement converge in this historic Denver loft.

by Allyn Calton

All Things Cowboy

California's Lucky Star is immerised in the Old West.

by Michelle Powers Glaze

Mp3 playlist: Liberty Boots' Tony Benattar

Here's an inspiring sampling of what the company founder has been listening to lately.

by Dana Joseph

C&I playlist: great recent songs

While we can't review all the great country, Western, and Americana CDs out there, we can share some favorite recent songs.

by Michael Lohr

New Year's Eve party music picks from C&I staff

Listen to or download these festive tracks that staff members plan to turn up this New Year's.

Sherman Alexie talks serious fiction

The award-winning author's unique wordplay brings humor, wit to the literary scene

by Kathy Wise

Nora's Fish Creek Inn is a Jackson Hole favorite

Outside Jackson Hole, this little place draws crowds and celebs with its big trout sign and popular brunch.

by Emily Sachar

Get Lucky

Old Gringo’s “Lucky” Chocolate boots

by Jennings Brown

Silver and Bone

Ann's Turquoise travels with style

Laurie Pace's evolving imagery

Artist's technique draws viewers into pareidolia

by Amy Pallas

Settling the Dust in Old Tascosa

Looking back at Old Tascosa: the Cowboy Capital of the Plains

Jennings Brown

Wild West Watering Holes

Old West saloons were often just as raw and rowdy as you'd expect

by Jennings Brown

Celebrating 400 years of Santa Fe history

First came the Indians, then the conquistadors, cowboys, and artists. Now comes the celebration.

by Wolf Schneider

Stunning jewelry commemorates Santa Fe's 400th anniversary

As the City Different celebrates 400 years as a capital, two artists mark the occasion with special creations.

by Michele Powers Glaze

Celebrate Santa Fe's 400th at the Palace of the Governors

Exhibit and lecture series helps mark city's 400th anniversary

by Jennings Brown

Santa Fe's San Miguel Chapel

New Mexico’s first church and the oldest church structure in the USA undergoes a restoration.

by Wolf Schneider

Book review: Sherman Alexie's War Dances

Sherman Alexie's latest short story collection paints a more detailed picture of the author.

by Sarah Pomranka

Ski and stay guide: Aspen, Snowmass

This winter, head to Colorado for sumptuous luxury and powder galore in Aspen/Snowmass.

by Wolf Schneider

New Gary Cooper Stamp Unveiled

Patritoic ceremony commemorates an American icon and beloved Western film star

by Mark Bedor

The West celebrated through Stamps

From High Noon to Howdy Doody — USPS commemorates Gary Cooper and other Western icons.

by Jennings Brown

Olympic hopeful Resi Stiegler has the scoop on Jackson Hole

The “cowgirl” Olympic skier from Jackson Hole talks about the 2010 Games, downhill skiing, and what’s great about growing up a world-champion’s daughter.

by Ellise Pierce

High Noon Western Americana Antique Show & Sale's 20th anniversary

The auction house celebrates two decades in January with high-ticket itemslike Maximilian I's saddle, Roy Rogers' Tournament of Roses saddle and more.

by Holly E. Henderson