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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…
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Free Historic Photography of Laramie Open House @Ludwig Photography May 31 10 A-Noon
We greatly appreciate Ludwig Photography for hosting an open house featuring over a century of their family’s photography of the Laramie and Southeast Wyoming area. This free event runs from 10 AM – noon on Saturday, May 31 and is a neat opportunity to experience the history of Laramie up close. visit our website to purchase tickets The open house is one of many events during the Food + Photo Festival in Laramie May 30 & 31. Other events include: Friday, May 30 — Free Open House, Alice Hardie Stevens Center: View photography submitted in the photo competition 7-10 PM Saturday, May 31 — Free Open House, Historic Laramie Photography…
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Photography Opportunities in Wyoming!
visit our website & read the current issue PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! Our 2014 Food & Photo Fest hits Laramie May 30 & 31! Check our website for tickets to any of our wide variety of events…plus, our photography competition deadline has been extended to Sunday, May 4 at midnight! Guidelines online – and email editor@wyolifestyle.com with any questions! Proceeds benefit Black Dog Animal Rescue of Southeast Wyoming! Schedule of Events: Friday, May 30 6:30: Winemaker’s Dinner, Altitude Chophouse & Brewery — Featuring a special menu designed by Altitude & Table Mountain Vineyards and TMV wine — limit 50 tickets $45/ticket 7 – 10 PM: Decadent Desserts Night, Alice Hardie Stevens Center — Enjoy yummy…
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MADE IN WYOMING: Last Loop Rope Art
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 Chele Needens Last Loop Rope Art 209 Klondike Road Buffalo, WY 82834 307-684-7843 twoeyedbaker@hotmail.com lastloopropeart.com On Facebook — Last Loop Rope Art Last Loop Rope Art was started in 2000, when a very dear friend of Chele’s that made rope items passed…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: Junior Ranger Day April 26
National Park Week begins Saturday, April 19, making this a wonderful time for an early season getaway to experience the wonders of Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. Visitors can participate in special National Junior Ranger Day programs on Saturday, April 26. Join us for fun and free activities for the whole family, starting this weekend. The theme for this year’s National Park Week invites visitors to Go Wild! for history, nature, culture, wildlife, and fun in America’s national parks. “National Park Week is a great time to discover the diverse wildlife, iconic landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history found in our national parks,”…
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MADE IN WYOMING: Simple Joys Soap
visit our website & read the NEW Sprinter 2014 issue! 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 Simple Joys Soap of Sheridan, Wyoming Susan Flynn, Simple Joys Soap PO Box 6461 Sheridan, WY 82801 307-672-2130 sflynn@wyoming.com www.simplejoyssoap.com Simple Joys Soap began when Susan developed an obsession with soap-making! There were so many essential oil…