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Sheridan Instameet February 28, 2015
Sheridan Instagrammers met on February 28 and toured the city, taking & sharing their pics under the hashtag #sheridanshooters2015 and #sheridanshooters228 … Here are a few from Sheridan Brand and @jenaen … and if you were part of the event and want us to add your pics, just shoot them our way!
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Albany County Historical Society Annual Banquet
Albany County Historical Society Hosts Annual Banquet & Presentation on the Virginia Dale State Station The Albany County Historical Society invites the public to its annual banquet on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at the Laramie Country Club with guest speaker William Loyer. Built in 1862, the Virginia Dale Stage Station on the Overland Trail predates the Union Pacific Railroad and is one of the oldest buildings in the area. Bill Loyer married Carol Ludwig, of Ludwig Photography, whose family owned a ranch near Virginia Dale, 25 miles south of Laramie on US Highway 287 near the state line. The Loyers lived in the 1907 homestead house at Virginia…
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Wyoming Art & Events in March
Trailside Galleries in Jackson Presents “Wildlife Discovery” March 2-29 — Reception March 19, 5-7 PM — 130 E. Broadway Jackson 307.733.3186 WEBSITE FACEBOOK Trailside Galleries is pleased to present its annual “Wildlife Discovery”, exhibition and sale featuring all new works from an outstanding group of nationally known artists who are inspired to paint all things wild! Jackson is the perfect setting for this show as the area is a virtual Mecca for wildlife enthusiasts including photographers, nature buffs and of course, wildlife artists! Many of the country’s most noted wildlife painters will participate in the event, bringing an eclectic mixture of wildlife and natural subjects from around the world including…
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Senator Enzi Page Program – Deadline March 5!
– U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo, is encouraging Wyoming high school students to apply to be a Senate page for one of the summer sessions in Washington, DC. The deadline for summer applications is March 5. “Along with allowing students a front row seat during debates in the U.S. Senate, participants will have the opportunity to explore the nation’s capital and interact with students from across the country,” Enzi said. “The program provides experiences that participants will carry with them forever.” Page duties consist primarily of delivering correspondence and legislative material at the Capitol. Other duties include preparing the Senate chamber for sessions and carrying bills and amendments to the…
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Murmurations Over Torrington – by Rob McIntosh
Our friend Rob McIntosh of Torrington finds some amazing photos… Check out this series of murmuration photos over Torrington, seen at the end of January 2015… You can also see a fascinating video of what murmurations look like in person here…
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Shop Wyoming: Chalk ‘n Cheese
Yesterday I visited Chalk n’ Cheese, a delightful specialty shop inside the original Copper Kettle & Antique Fever on South 2nd Street in Downtown Laramie… and picked myself up an equally delightful bottle of raspberry balsamic vinegar AND peppermint fudge sauce. Dinner was complete. Check out their supply of unique food items, cookware and beautiful antiques to house all of your lovely purchases! Also sign up for their newsletter, where you can learn more about the cooking classes and special events, such as their Valentine’s Day event with food, wine and dessert. Sign us up! Visit their newest newsletter here Like Chalk ‘n Cheese on Facebook
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Screen Door Porch Releases Third Album February 10
Screen Door Porch Releases Third Album Modern Settler — Out February 10, 2015 CLICK HERE FOR SCREEN DOOR PORCH WEBSITE Inspired by Wyoming Landscape And Its Mythic Characters During The New Deal in the ‘30s, each person in Wyoming received $626 as railroads were being developed as a gateway to the West. The first family to homestead in Jackson Hole, the 12-member Wolff family, was uncommonly musical. Stippy Wolff, a logger as well as a ragtime guitarist and a fiddler, is one of the real touchstones of Modern Settler—the third studio album by Screen Door Porch, out February 10. At the core of the band is the female/male singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist…
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Needs of Dubois
Dubois, WY, by Wind River Country – On Tuesday night, Dec. 30, Dubois Wyoming, in Fremont County, suffered a fire on their Main Street, burning multiple buildings and affecting numerous businesses. Needs of Dubois (NOD) is now accepting funds to help rebuild the areas affected by the fire. NOD is a volunteer organization with no paid staff and a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit. Donations made to NOD are tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to Needs of Dubois and note ‘Dubois Fire’ in the memo of the check. Send checks to: PO Box 865, Dubois, WY 82513. www.needsofdubois.org, needsofdubois@gmail.com, 307-455-3173. NOD will contact people affected by the fire and have…
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White Pine Ski Resort’s Torchlight Parade New Year’s Eve
Torchlight Parade on New Year’s Eve All are invited Anyone wanting to participate in this year’s torchlight parade should be ready to ride White Pine’s Little Spirit lift at 5pm on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday December 31st. White Pine will supply glow sticks. We anticipate sending the snake off down the mountain at around 5:30pm. Parents and friends can watch the event from the warmth and comfort of the lodge. Both the Grill and the bar will be open. Best wishes to all for a happy, prosperous and safe 2015 where ever your travels take you and your family.
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WY MAIN STREET: Wyoming Main Street Programs Honored
Laramie & Rock Springs Main Street programs shared photos of their awards received at the Preserve Wyoming Conference in Powell. Wyoming Main Street recognizes outstanding communities, businesses and volunteers CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming Main Street communities, businesses and volunteers were honored tonight at an awards banquet during the Preserve Wyoming Conference in Powell, Wyo. Award categories included Wyoming Main Street’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Event of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Wyoming Main Street Program of the Year and the Jim Davis Leadership Award. “The individuals, entrepreneurs and communities honored by these awards have worked exceptionally hard this year to make their Main Streets truly stand out,” said Mary…
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ARTS IN WYOMING
LANDER: Lander Art Center Presents “Near and Far,” Opening August 8 The Lander Art Center opens Near and Far, a paintspective by Jon Cox Friday, August 8th from 6-8pm. His work represents both the vibrant life in Wyoming as well as the places and people he counters on his travels around the world. Wildlife and the everyday is juxtaposed next to urbanscapes and the exotic creating a reminder of the extraordinary diversity life offers and asks us to experience. Salsa Feast From the Artist: “This is sort of a starting point for me, a ‘perspective’ gained from experience and knowledge of painting. I paint only what and in the way I want,…
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The Higgins Hotel, Glenrock, Wyoming
The Higgins Hotel of Glenrock, on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1916. Maintaining the character and history of the Higgins Hotel, and the staff hopes that you will enjoy the historic luxury that they have worked to capture in their rooms, suites and public areas. The third floor or ‘Centennial Floor,’ has five bedrooms, a shared bath facility and a large living room that is configured as the hotel was originally designed. “Our Centennial rooms are perennial favorites of the many hunters and outfitters that visit the hotel annually in pursuit of the great hunting the area affords,” The Higgins Hotel says. The Jack & Josephine…
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Panning – by Brant Nyberg
Our friend & amazing photographer from Riverton, Brant Nyberg, shared this little gem about gold panning, a favorite pastime in Central Wyoming. My husband’s father, from the Lander area, was an avid gold panner himself. He seemed to particularly appreciate his son’s geology background when the hobby emerged, asking him for mapping advice and how to interpret geologic formations to optimize his chances of striking gold. He showed Levi & I how to pan once, sitting on overturned five gallon buckets in the garage… I have to admit that while the time sitting & chatting was nice in that moment, I wasn’t good at the patience and time it takes…
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Laramie Jubilee Days!
There are lots of things happening this weekend in Laramie for Laramie Jubilee Days! “Laramie Jubilee Days started in 1940 to celebrate Wyoming Statehood Day on July 10. Known as Wyoming’s Hometown Celebration, Laramie Jubilee Days has been a yearly event ever since. Over the years, Jubilee Days has evolved to include a number of different events; many are still in existence today. Starting with a Kid’s Horse Show and ending with PRCA Rodeo, Laramie Jubilee Days is now a week-long celebration with different events almost daily!” — From Laramie Jubilee Days website FRIDAY, JULY 11 Carnival — Noon – Night — Downtown DLBA Farmers’ Market — 3-7 PM —…
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MADE IN WYOMING: Country Creations by Elaine
We are thrilled to team with the Wyoming Business Council to feature a Wyoming First business every week on our blog! Wyoming First is a program that promotes Wyoming member businesses. Visit their website (click here) to learn more about this service — and if you are a Wyoming business who’s not a member, be sure to inquire about membership! There are many benefits! This week we are featuring Country Creations by Elaine Country Creations by Elaine — Elaine Francis, Lusk, WY 307-334-3139 esfrancis@hughes.net Elaine thought greeting cards were getting expensive, so she started drawing her own scenes for cards to send to family and friends. As happens with many of our small…
