Making memories

Bruce Crosby/McCook Gazette

CLOCKWISE from upper left, Jake Riley gets in touch with his feminine side at the Fox Theatre Saturday night, at the High Plains Museum, Alan Bartels recounts one of his memorable experiences roaming the state as a reporter and editor, the Diamond W Wranglers deliver a dose of western music and R.P. Smith shows off his Master Storyteller “belt buckle” at the grand finale of the 23rd annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival. Beautiful weather and large, enthusiastic crowds helped create one of the best festivals so far.