Once again, it’s time to saddle up and ride to Old Monterey, where the West really began, for the 11th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, December 11-13! The poetry round-up includes nine great shows over three days, Cowboy Church (a Saturday night western dance). Plus this year there’s a ‘Christmas Art and Gear Show,’ the perfect place to shop for the cowboys and girls on your list. Maybe you’ll spot Prairie Home Companion’s Dusty and Lefty! Visit http://www.montereycowboy.org/ for ticket schedule and ticket information.