“SMALL-TOWN RODEOS AND THE SPIRIT OF THE OLD WEST” – A photographic exhibit by Alexander Greenwood

"I have been fascinated with Cowboys and the Old West since I was young.  About twenty years ago I became aware that this way of life seemed to be gradually disappearing.  And then I discovered the passion that many small towns had for the Cowboy lifestyle.  It started with Taylorsville, a town of 250 in the Sierras between Quincy and Greenville.  Using the modern technology of the internet, I learned of more small California towns that put on a rodeo once a year, usually between late spring and early fall. The small arenas put the spectators close to the action, relatively easy pickins for a 300mm lens.

For the Stevenson House exhibit, I have selected eight pictures, which depict several of the classic rodeo events:  bull riding, bronc riding, steer wrestling and calf roping. The exhibit  will run through the end of November.

There will be a reception and presentation for the residents of Stevenson House on Saturday August 3, 2013 at 7:00PM.  I would be pleased to see any Club members who can make it."

Address: 455 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto.  Parking is available at the Unitarian Universalist Church, just east of Stevenson House, across the footbridge.