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“Mama, Rock Me Like a Wagon Wheel…”
Thanks to our contributing blogger, Liberty Lausterer, for a look into square dancing! Thought of as country past times, square dancing and line dancing can be found throughout Wyoming. Liberty takes a look into the art of square dancing… by Liberty Lausterer Square Dancing Caller to Dancers: “Bow to your partner. Corner too. Circle left. Heads up to the center and back. Sides, Grand Square. Turn a corner. California Twirl. Dosados and swing your partner!” Old Crow Medicine Show If this square dancing speak reads a little like a foreign language, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Up until two months ago I had no idea what most of these calls meant. But…
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Laramie’s UW Women’s Club Features 2013 Holiday Home Tour
visit our website & read the NEW Winter 13-14 issue The University of Wyoming Women’s Club Holiday Home Tour is scheduled from noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15. Tickets cost $10 in advance and are available at Ace Hardware and Turtle Rock Coffee. Tickets also are available the day of the tour for $12 at the featured homes. Children 12 & under are by donation. From a new custom-built home to a historic tree-area Hitchcock home, the public will have the opportunity to view a variety of housing styles, all decorated with holiday cheer. “The Holiday Home Tour is our main fundraising event for the year with the proceeds providing…
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Hot Power Yoga of Laramie
visit our website & read the current issue Hot Power Yoga, 511 East Ivinson Avenue, Laramie Wyoming 307.703.9642 Hot Power Yoga of Laramie is what it sounds like – a yoga workout set in a very warm environment. Hot Power Yoga of Laramie sets their temperature in the mid-90s. The purpose is to sweat – and a lot. “{Heat benefits include} joint lubrication, increased muscle mobility, and an overall cleansing through sweat,” Hot Power Yoga of Laramie says. They highly recommend that women who are pregnant, have recently been pregnant or are soon-to-be pregnant not attend. Besides the heat factor, Hot Power Yoga is “…fitness-based, making it a little more vigorous and…
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Handmade in WY
Thanks to Liberty Lausterer for a look into gift giving this holiday season. Liberty moved to Wyoming a few months ago, and in that time has been on a quest to learn more about herself and her new home. I appreciate the viewpoint that she brings to her writing that we can share here – learning about our state from a new resident’s perpsective! HANDMADE IN WYOMING — by Liberty Lausterer “But it is a cold, lifeless business when you go to the shops to buy something, which does not represent your life and talent, but a goldsmith’s.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson, Gifts What handmade gift might you make this holiday…
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UW Women’s Leadership Conference features Dr. Erin Foley
visit our website & read the current issue We’re very excited to introduce contributor Liberty Lausterer! Liberty moved to Wyoming with her husband and cats in July 2013. She is excited to explore the vast riches of this place, its people, and the cross-country skiing trails. Originally from eastern Nebraska, she studied history in college in Iowa, followed by graduate work in California. She spent the past nine years as a Lutheran pastor and is ready to see what new opportunities await her in Wyoming. Her hobbies include writing, swimming, herding cats, the adventure of high-altitude baking, trolling the web for interior design inspiration, and she is currently learning to knit…
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Black Dog Animal Rescue of Cheyenne Wins A Car!
visit our website & read the current issue Looking to bring a new family member home? Throughout November, BDAR is offering 50% off the adoption charge for black or mostly black dogs – it’s Back in Black month! We’re very excited to share the news about Black Dog Animal Rescue, Cheyenne & Southern Wyoming’s outstanding animal rescue service that connects canine companions with their loving ‘forever homes.’ These folks work tirelessly for their cause, and we’re thrilled to share the news about their recent accomplishment! Black Dog Animal Rescue (BDAR) was one of two organizations to win a brand new vehicle from Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program on October…
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Hunting Prep, Laramie Main Street News, Art in Sheridan…
visit our website & read the current issue NATIONAL ELK REFUGE MAKES PREPARATIONS FOR BISON & ELK HUNTING SEASONS image from National Elk Refuge website Wildlife managers are preparing for two upcoming hunting seasons on the National Elk Refuge. Hunting programs on the Refuge are used as a management tool to achieve optimum herd size as determined through a cooperative effort between the National Elk Refuge, Grand Teton National Park, and Wyoming Game & Fish Department managers. The 2013 bison hunting season on the National Elk Refuge will begin on August 15 and run through January 12, 2014. Bison hunting licenses are issued by the Wyoming Game & Fish Department.…
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WY FOODIE: New WY Beef Recipe + Meet the Chef
visit our website & read the current issue A new recipe — thanks to the Wyoming Beef Council! Carnitas-Style Beef Tacos Total recipe time: 45 minutes Makes 6 servings Ingredients 4 beef flat rron steaks (about 8 ounces each) 18 small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter) Toppings Minced white onion, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges Marinade 1 cup prepared tomatillo salsa 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Avocado Salsa 1-1/2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa 1 large avocado, diced 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup minced white onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice…
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ARTS: NYC Ballet at Dancers Workshop, Corridor Gallery, WY Shakespeare, Lander River Fest
visit our website & read the current issue JACKSON: New York City Ballet Visits Dancers’ Workshop Watch the New York City Ballet… images provided by Dancers’ Workshop This summer Dancers’ Workshop welcomes the incredible artists of New York City Ballet MOVES back to Jackson for a fourth year in a row! For five days in August, the company will fill DW’s spaces at the Center for the Arts in Jackson with the grace and elegance of ballet executed at its highest level, an experience that’s certainly worth taking a weekend trip to Jackson this summer. While in Jackson, NYCB company members will continue the activities that have become a tradition…
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WY MAIN STREETS: Sheridan 3rd Thursday, Laramie Mural Project
visit our website & read the current issue We’re very excited to feature news from Wyoming Main Streets on our blog! If you’re a Wyoming Main Street or Downtown Association that would like to participate, shoot us a line at editor@wyolifestyle.com! DOWNTOWN SHERIDAN ASSOCIATION: 3rd Thursday Street Festival Image by Tim Doolin Photography, Sheridan The Downtown Sheridan Association is having the 3rd Thursday Street Festival on July 18th from 5 to 9pm. The Festivals are June 20th, July 18th, August 15th and September 19th and will run from 5pm to 9pm on Main Street and Grinnell plaza. Vendors can download a registration packet by going to the web site…
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ON THE CALENDAR: March 8, 2013
VISIT OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Wyoming Weddingshttp://www.wyoweddings.com/ Wyovore http://www.wyovore.com/ WYO XYhttp://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html The Wyoming Woman http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/ CHEYENNE: WY State Museum New Exhibit From Arts Cheyenne: “Wyoming Passage,” a new temporary exhibit utilizing contemporary photographs and paintings, has opened at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne. The exhibit combines images relating to transportation and the varied Wyoming landscape. Visit Arts Cheyenne online for more information! CODY: Miss Cody Stampede Pageant March 16 From Cody Chamber: Miss Cody Stampede Pageant Saturday March 16th. Orientaion Horsemanship competition begins @ 9 am at the Double Doc arena. Interviews begin at 1 pm at the Cody Library. Crowning of the new Lady In Waiting and Princess just prior…
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ON THE CALENDAR: February 24, 2013
VISIT OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Wyoming Weddingshttp://www.wyoweddings.com/ Wyovore http://www.wyovore.com/ WYO XYhttp://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html The Wyoming Woman http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/ CASPER: Shakespeare’s Richard III, Casper College of Theater & Dance February 20 – March 3 — Visit website for more information! CHEYENNE: Wyoming State Museum Announces New Temporary Exhibit From Arts Cheyenne: “Wyoming Passage,” a new temporary exhibit utilizing contemporary photographs and paintings, has opened at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne. The exhibit combines images relating to transportation and the varied Wyoming landscape. Visit Arts Cheyenne online for more information! CODY: Miss Cody Stampede Pageant March 16 From Cody Chamber: Miss Cody Stampede Pageant Saturday March 16th. Orientaion Horsemanship competition begins @…
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ON THE CALENDAR: January 11, 2012
VISIT OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Wyoming Weddingshttp://www.wyoweddings.com/ Wyovore http://www.wyovore.com/ WYO XYhttp://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html The Wyoming Woman http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/ THIS WEEKEND IN UW ATHLETICS: Next Black Dog Animal Rescue Drives — Cheyenne: Saturday, January 12 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CASPER — Winter Ball Father/Daughter Dance: From City of Casper website: All girls are invited to wear their favorite dress and enjoy an “Enchanted Evening” with their special father, grandfather or uncle. The night will include hors d’oeuvres, desserts, refreshments and a 5X7 souvenir picture. There will also be several silent auction items and a raffle for an American Girl Doll.…
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WYOMING FIRST: CAP-LURES
VISIT OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Wyoming Weddingshttp://www.wyoweddings.com/ Wyovore http://www.wyovore.com/ WYO XYhttp://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html The Wyoming Woman http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/ 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 Cap-Lures of Casper, WY Michael Walock, Cap-Lures 2400 W 39th Casper, WY 82604 307-237-3915 cap-lures@bresnan.net www.caplures.com Michael Walock was born and raised in North Dakota where hunting,…
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WYOMING FIRST: Wyoming Pure Beef
VISIT OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Wyoming Weddingshttp://www.wyoweddings.com/ Wyovore http://www.wyovore.com/ WYO XYhttp://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html The Wyoming Woman http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/ 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 Wyoming Pure Natural Beef, LLC from Wheatland, Wyoming Cynthia Goertz 307-331-1176 info@wyomingpure.com www.wyomingpure.com Wyoming Pure Natural Beef started in 2004 as a means of diversifying their ag operation to keep the…
