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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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Art & Events – December 11, 2014
Visit our website & read the Fall 2014 issue – Winter 2014-15 issue is in production! New Art Exhibit Showcases Creative Lives of Our Librarians Jackson, WY- When Teton County Library staffers are not busy helping community members answer research questions, navigate new technology or find books, they’re making sculptures, music, paintings, poetry, hand-bound books and other art. Come see their creativity, now being showcased in the Library Staff Art Show, which opened Wednesday and will be on display in the Library Gallery through January. “There’s a surprising quality to it,” said Library Director Deb Adams. “People think librarians are serious. What you see is we’re fun; we’re creative.”…
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MADE IN WYOMING: Bill Sniffin’s book, “My Wyoming 101 Special Places”
Sniffin Publishes Second Coffee Table Book about Wyoming Just in Time for Christmas Wyoming author and journalist Bill Sniffin has just made available copies of his newest coffee table book about Wyoming, called MY WYOMING 101 Special Places. The book is a 156-page effort featuring 42 photographers and 156 color photos about the state, including 14 foldout pages. His earlier book, Wyoming’s 7 Greatest Natural Wonders, published in 2012, has already sold 15,000 copies and is believed to be the best selling coffee table book in the state. Sniffin, of Lander, is a photographer, journalist and entrepreneur who has lived in Wyoming for 44 years. His weekly newspaper column appears in…
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Dead Drift Fly Fishing Company
Visit Dead Drift Fly Fishing Company Online Created in Laramie, Wyoming, Pinedale natives Grant & Drew Doorn create Wyoming, Colorado (and soon Montana!) -inspired designs for the fisherperson in your life with an eye for style as much as trout. Proudly made in Wyoming, Dead Drift Fly Fishing Company is the perfect gift for the holidays – you can’t go wrong with a little brown & gold… *click on the images to connect with their page on Dead Drift’s website…* “Sure the Wyoming flag has a buffalo, but Dead Drift Fly Fishing Co. thinks a trout fits just as well. Get the best fly fishing t shirts on the market today!”#thewestiscalling …
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A Little Irish Luck in Laramie
Laramie has Irish fever this week! Check out these two awesome events for getting your luck on… LARAMIE DANCE CENTER HOSTS IRISH CULTURE NIGHT — TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 6:30 PM Held at the Gryphon Theater, inside the Laramie Plains Civic Center, Irish Culture Night kicks off at 6:30 PM with FREE admission to the public. The Laramie Dance Center Irish Dance Academy will be performing with its multi-age group , and includes the talents of local Laramie Irish musicians and a local Laramie bagpipe musician! Want to learn how to Irish step dance? Contact Laramie Dance Center at owner@laramiedancecenter.com for more information! GRYPHON THEATER HOSTS GAELIC STORM — WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER…
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WY & SD Troopers Protect Motorists
Two Agencies. One Goal. — Wyoming & South Dakota Troopers Work Together During this Busy Time of Year City – Sundance Troopers from Wyoming and South Dakota met up on August 5th at the Wyoming / South Dakota state line for an informal get together and lunch. With the Sturgis motorcycle rally this week in South Dakota and the popular “Ham and Jam” event in Wyoming today, troopers from both agencies are staying busy with the increased motorcycle traffic in both states. Highway safety is the focus during the events and additional troopers have been sent to the areas to increase visibility and enforcement. As motorists enjoy the beautiful scenery the…
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ARTS in WY: Plein Air in Wyoming
Bighorn National Forest Plein Air Celebration of Wildflowers From June 25-28, the first Bighorn National Forest Plein Air Celebrations of Wildflowers was held at Spear O Wigwam, Mountain Campus in the Bighorn Mountains. The spring wildflowers were spectacular and all were inspired. The Powder River Energy Best Artist of the Workshop $400 Cash Award was presented to Gayle Barnett a watercolor artist from Meeteetse, Wyoming. The Hospital Pharmacy, Daily Best Awards of $125 each, were presented to: Ruth Beckwith of Sheridan, Sally Labore of Sheridan, Maya Gilmore of Sheridan and Gayle Barnett of Meeteetse. Next year’s event will be held June 22, – 26, 2015 — All you artists out…
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ON THE CALENDAR: June 28, 2014 & Beyond
Pinedale’s Soundcheck Mini-Music Fest Returns Saturday, June 28 The Pinedale Fine Arts Council is proud to present the seventh annual Sound Check Mini-Music Festival on Saturday, June 28 at 5 p.m. at American Legion Park in Pinedale, WY. The event is free to attend so dust off that cooler, grab your camp chair and head to Pinedale for an evening of amazing music! Headlining this year’s Soundcheck will be Portland, OR singer/songwriter Laura Gibson. Gibson currently records for the independent U.S. label Hush Records. In 2008, she toured the United States as the opening act for Colin Meloy of the Decemberists. Since the release of 2009’s Beasts of Season, which…
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Historic Governor’s Mansion Celebrates Wyoming Day
The Wyoming Historic Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site in Cheyenne honored Wyoming’s statehood with the Wyoming Day Celebration event on June 21st. Wyoming achieved statehood on July 10, 1890, cementing its place within the Union of the United States and as the 44th state. They celebrated with turn of the century activities on the lawn, Wyoming vendors, good food, a schedule of fun events, a pie eating contest, music and more! Activities included traditional games such as croquet, graces and sack and potato races on the lawn. Historic characters met the guests. Piano by Bogy Bogensburger graced the mansion’s visitors, and outside Dave Munsick inspired many to dance. Special guests,…
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ART IN WY: Jackson’s Trailside Galleries Prepares for Summer Show
Jackson’s Trailside Gallery has a variety of wonderful shows and events to enjoy this summer. For beautiful art, for the discriminating collector, be sure to visit them online and when in Jackson, visit their gallery at 130 East Broadway. CONTACT TRAILSIDE GALLERIES: email: media@trailsidegalleries.com website Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Trailside Gallery Show Schedule, 2014: High Country Summer Show, June 16-29, 2014 – Artists’ Reception 6/19/14 Masters in Miniature Invitational, July 21 – August 2, 2014 – Artists’ Reception 7/24/14 Ian Ramsey Showcase, August 4-10, 2014 Western Classics Show, August 11-24, 2014 – Artists’ Reception 8/21/14 Fall Gold Show, September 1-14, 2014 – Artists’ Reception 9/13/14 Logan Maxwell Hagege Showcase, Tim…
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Winemaker’s Dinner Teams Table Mtn Vineyards + Altitude Chophouse in Laramie
click here for tickets & information on our Food + Photo Festival, May 30 & 31 in Laramie! click here to vote for the People’s Choice in our photography competition! Voting closes May 28! Table Mountain Vineyards creates amazing Wyoming wine, from the grapes to finished product — and you can sample their wine + a special menu at Altitude Chophouse & Brewery selected to perfectly accompany it. Join us for our Winemaker’s Dinner, part of our Food + Photo Festival, on May 30 at 6:30 PM. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time, and purchases close Thursday, May 29. Tickets are available on our website — click here! The…
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ART IN WYOMING: Plein Air Elk Refuge, The Culture Trip Visits Cheyenne, GTNP Art, Laramie Mural Project
Click the image at left for tickets, info, schedule & more for our Food & Photo Festival, May 30 & 31 in Laramie! Plein Air Painters at Natl Elk Refuge Visitor Center May 13 A group of painters will use the backdrop of the National Elk Refuge as artistic inspiration on Tuesday, May 13, giving visitors an opportunity to watch and ask questions as the artists create their works. The artists are part of the Teton Plein Air Painters, a group of artists who meet once a week from May – October in the Teton environs. Starting with two people during the summer of 2012, the group now has…
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Beauty & the Beast Rodeo in Ten Sleep + Special Beauty & Beast Gear from Outlaw Rodeo Wear!
visit our website & read the current issue Click the Food & Photo Festival image to be connected with our festival schedule & ticket sales! UPDATES ON THE BEAUTY & THE BEAST RODEO!! Check out the update from the Beauty & the Beast Rodeo held in Ten Sleep over Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 24, 2014! Call 307.366.2311 for more info – and visit their website at www.tensleeprodeo.com! Bulls and bareback are full! Barrel racing still open: prizes to 6th place and $1000 added money! Kids events: barrel racing and mutton bustin’. WILD HORSE RACE!! AND!!! Outlaw Rodeo Wear is offering a limited edition Beauty & the Beast hoodie…
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EXPLORE WY: Wind River Country Dances & Pow Wows 2014
Visit our website & read the current issue Make Your Mother’s Day Special with gifts from Tom Balding Bits & Spurs – in addition to their bits & spurs, they offer jewelry, clothing, scarves, keychains and much more! Click the image for their website! Photo credit – Jennie Hutchinson Wyoming’s Wind River Country has released the summer 2014 Native American Dances & Pow Wows schedule! Read on for dates, locations & more – and for the TBA events, stay tuned to their Facebook page and website, www.windriver.org. May 2014 2 Riverton – United Tribes Club Spring Social Powwow. 1 p.m. Gourd Dancing (Veterans) 6 p.m. Grand Entry – Central Wyoming College gymnasium, 2660…
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C.J. Box, SHOTS FIRED: Stories from Joe Pickett Country
We’re always excited to see a new book from C.J. Box arrive in our mail! We announced the debut of Box’s newest Joe Pickett novel, STONE COLD, in March, and now there is a new book of short stories from Box heading to stores in July 2014! Read on for more info from Putnam, Box’s publisher… From New York Times-bestselling author C.J.Box comes SHOTS FIRED: Stories from Joe Pickett Country, a memorable collection of crime and suspense stories about the Wyoming Box knows so well – and the dark deeds and impulses that can be found there. Over fourteen Joe Pickett novels and four stand-alone books, C.J. Box has…
