Larry Mitchell to join Joy Harjo on WYO Stage

Beginning on Friday February 24, Ucross, the renowned artist residency program in northern Wyoming, will present a two-day event featuring the internationally acclaimed performer, musician, and writer Joy Harjo and musician Larry Mitchell. On Friday there will be a free community craft discussion with Harjo in partnership with Sheridan College.

On Saturday, February 25, Harjo will be at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center and will be joined by her longtime musical collaborator, Larry Mitchell. Mitchell is a Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and performer who has toured the world playing guitar with well-known artists including Tracy Chapman, Billy Squier, Ric Ocasek and Miguel Bosé. In his original compositions, Mitchell skillfully weaves guitar textures that showcase his virtuosity as a solo artist and ensemble player.

The Saturday evening performance will begin in the WYO lobby at 6 p.m. with a VIP reception, featuring an artist meet-and-greet and refreshments. At 7:30 p.m., Harjo will take the stage to perform music and poetry with Mitchell. General, student and VIP tickets are available at wyotheater.com.

“We’re thrilled to bring Joy Harjo, one of the nation’s most beloved and respected poets, to our region. This is a can’t-miss event,” said Ucross President William Belcher. “‘An Evening of Music and Poetry with Joy Harjo’ is also the kickoff to our 40^th anniversary year, which will include many community-oriented events and activities. It’s an honor to celebrate this moment with our community, and we are grateful to do so with an artist as inspiring and accomplished as Joy Harjo.”