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WY WOMEN & FAMILY: UW Kaleidoscope Fashion Show, Laramie’s The Buried Moon Ballet
Laramie Dance & Arts Center presents “The Buried Moon Ballet” May 4&5 “The Buried Moon Ballet,” an original production by Jordyn Brummond and featuring costumes handmade by Beth Brummond, appears on the Laramie High School Auditorium stage on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5. Performances are 7:30 pm Friday, May 4, and on Saturday, May 5, a matinee at 2:30 pm, followed by a final evening performance at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7.50 for children for the evening performances; matinee rates are $8 adults, $5.50 children. Seniors are $7.50 for evening performances and $5.50 for matinee. As an added bonus, families can donate $2 of their…
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Pioneer Museum’s Sheep Shearing Day in Lander
Pioneer Museum Sheep Shearing Day — A Wonderful Woolly Day! text & images courtesy Pioneer Museum, Lander On the prettiest day of the spring so far, over 300 people came out to Lander’s Pioneer Museum to celebrate the history and heritage of the sheep industry in Fremont County and have fun. It was the third annual Sheep Shearing Day, which has been a popular spring event at the museum. Designed to recognize the long history of the sheep industry in the area, there were shearing demonstrations, crafts for kids, a petting zoo, horseback rides and talks on the history of sheep. Sponsored by the Lander and Riverton McDonalds, it was…
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WYO WOMAN & FAMILY: Menarche … What the Heck is that Word & How do I tell my Daughter?!
In this & future blogs, we’ll feature writing by students of the University of Wyoming’s Family & Consumer Science Department, within the College of Agriculture. A select number of professors have chosen to provide student papers & projects to be displayed via our blog and new e-magazine. Keep an eye out for more topics on parenting, growth & development, learning, relationships, nutrition and more! “Blood is Going to Come From WHERE?!” by Jordan Kucera and Alyssa McElwain, PhD, CFLE Across generations, women can recall their personal experiences in early adolescence when they encountered their first period. For some women, this experience was welcome and expected, whereas others experienced shock,…
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#wykidsaregood & events coming up!
SHARE YOUR #WYKIDSAREGOOD MOMENTS WITH US! As we prepare to launch our new Wy Woman & Family Magazine website & first online magazine, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for stories of Wyoming kids (of any age!) doing good things for others! Helping someone in need … volunteering to help others … giving comfort to a person in need … being nice to someone … big or small, we want to hear it all! No prizes, no gimmicks, no giveaways — just a chance to applaud Wyoming kids for being amazing. We’re going to blog & share these stories as they come in, so don’t wait! Each story…
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Laramie’s Higher Ground Fair 2016
A new regional fair to celebrate rural living in the Rocky Mountains is coming to Laramie September 24 and 25. It’s been said there’s no such thing as an original idea, but according to Gayle Woodsum, a long-time community organizer and founder of the fair’s sponsor, Feeding Laramie Valley, mixing great traditional ideas in a new way can result in something better than the original. The Higher Ground Fair is designed to bring together a truly diverse mix of participants and fairgoers as it provides space for valuing the intersection of music, art, food, cultural awareness, traditional family farming and ranching, new agriculture, gardening, health and wellness, social action, animals,…
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Big Horn Basin Folk Festival – Catch it this August 6-7 in Thermopolis!
click on the image above for a full list of Big Horn Basin Folk Festival Events & Details! “Hear Me Now” — Wyoming Storytellers Take Spotlight By Ellen Sue Blakely Images provided by Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation For a full schedule of presenters during “Hear Me Now” Storytelling Circle, August 6-7, see www.wyomingfolkfestival.com. Other weekend events include the Gift of the Waters Pageant Days, Kiwanis Craft Fair and the Big Horn Basin Folk Festival, with music performances all day, demonstrators, workshops, food vendors, juried art show & sale and kid-friendly activities. When we were kids and all the cousins gathered for the annual Fourth of July ice cream and…
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Bent & Rusty Barn Sale South of Laramie
THE BENT & RUSTY COTTON COMPANY of Laramie has lots happening! Out & About around Southeast Wyoming today (July 16)? Check out Laramie’s The Bent & Rusty Cotton Company‘s Barn Sale! “The Bent & Rusty Barn Sale is open early. 10% OFF your entire purchase. Located at 4733 West End Road. Head South out of Laramie on US HWY 287 for 1.5 miles and follow the colorful flags and Barn Sale signs. Call 307-760-4139 for questions.” They have really fun & unique items & decor! The Bent & Rusty Cotton Company has regular barn sales like this one – stay tuned to their website & Facebook page for information on…
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SHOP WYOMING: Laramie’s Curiosity Shoppe Cool Gifts for Dad (or you!)
THE CURIOSITY SHOPPE Laramie, Wyoming 206 S. 2nd St. Historic Downtown Laramie 307.745.4401 www.curiosityshoppewy.com / facebook / email We really dig shopping at the Curiosity Shoppe, a treasure trove of Laramie gifts. The location is a long-time Laramie staple, a Hallmark store that does so much more and today has evolved into a hip locale to find your favorite people a kickin’ gift. New owners Alec & Jodi Shea bring their passion and community drive to the store, and it shows when you walk in the door. Alec knows his customers, their families, their careers, their hobbies … and if he’s out hitting some awesome Wyoming water way…
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WY FOODIE: Laramie’s Chalk ‘n Cheese Begins Platter & Wine Flight Nights & Much More!
LARAMIE’S CHALK ‘N CHEESE BEGINS EXCITING NEW EVENTS IN MARCH! We are so excited for Laramie’s Chalk ‘n Cheese, located in Historic Downtown Laramie at 209-211 S. 2nd St. (Yes, you read that right – walk through the lovely brick archway between the two buildings for lots of gourmet yumminess + antiques!) Cyndi & Misty, the two energetic & fun-loving owners of Chalk ‘n Cheese, were the recipients of the latest retail liquor license awarded in Laramie, and they are putting it to fabulous use! Starting in March 2016, enjoy Meat & Cheese Platter Nights, PLUS W ine Flights, where these two lovely foodies will assemble a scrumptious tasting…
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ONEHOPE Wine Rock Springs Event – Help Rock Springs & Green River Food Banks!
Mix, Mingle & Make An Impact! Bring Your Favorite Wine Glass & Come Support Rock Springs & Green River Food Banks via ONEHOPE Wine – April Kelley Date: Saturday, March 5 Time: 2-4 PM Location: Hampton Inn – Rock Springs (1901 Dewar Drive) This event is for ages 21 & over. Proceeds from this event will go to help the Rock Springs & Green River Food Banks. Seating is limited so please RSVP by Monday, February 29, 2016 at onehopesimplebliss@gmail.com or call 202.805.3611. *At this time, only debit/credit cards will be accepted for orders placed.*
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SHOP WYO: The Bent & Rusty Cotton Company, Laramie, WY
We love The Bent & Rusty Cotton Company in Downtown Laramie! Be sure to keep up with their Facebook page for their regular barn sales (next one, November 28!), sales & specials! Also … find your favorite Dead Drift Fly apparel in store! When you’re in Laramie, be sure to eat at J’s Steakhouse in Laramie, and enjoy (and SHOP!) Bent & Rusty while there! Below is just a little taste of what you can find in their shop at 117 E. Grand Avenue in Historic Downtown Laramie! The Bent & Rusty Cotton Company Address: 117 E. Grand Avenue — Laramie, Wy Phone: 307.460.9265 Website: www.thebentandrusty.com Facebook Do you…
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WYOMING MADE: Lazy KT Designs, Gillette
TO CONTACT: 785.200.0487 kaitlynmartin@outlook.com www.lazyktdesigns.com We were excited to profile Lazy KT Designs and owner Kaitlyn’s friend The Rusty Bucket (also of Gillette) in our Sprinter 2015 issue of WLM. These two ladies excel in producing fun & unique products right here in Wyoming! Lazy KT Designs just released a really cool series of antique ceiling tile artwork, and we asked for a chance to share it with our readers … See below for Lazy KT Designs’ contact info, and be sure to visit the Wyoming First Program’s cabin at the Wyoming State Fair through August 15 for a chance to check out LOTS of Wyoming-made products! (And October 2&3,…
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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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Lazy KT Designs of Gillette, WY
visit our website to read the current issue Visit Lazy KT Designs online to browse their entire line of fun & creative, licensed UW products and other gifts! Makes a great gift idea for the Wyoming fan or enthusiast on your list! Click here for Lazy KT Designs website Facebook Phone — 785-200-0487 SAVE!!! Use coupon code LKTD14 for 15% through Lazy KT Designs’ website!
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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…
