Wyoming Happenings in February!

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WOW there are a LOT of great events happening in Wyoming in February! Read on below for information…and if you have events that you’d like to add to our list here, just give us a shout at editor@wyolifestyle.com!

image — South Fork Ice Festival

SOUTH FORK ICE FESTIVAL —  This awesome annual event is on its way! News from the South Fork Ice staff…

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From the staff of southforkice.com — We now have 23 more days until the 14th annual “Waterfall Ice” Festival starts in CODY, WY! Event starts on Friday, February 17 at noon and will end on President’s Day, February 20th at noon.

image — South Fork Ice Festival

We are very excited for the 83 participants already signed up on-line and for the sponsors and vendors who are coming to support this “friendliest little ice festival” at the Cody Auditorium located at 1240 Beck Ave, same as last year.

image — South Fork Ice Festival

Visit www.southforkice.com for schedule of events, details on registration and more — this is a great annual Cody-area event!

image by Rebecca Stern

JACKSON HOLE JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL —  Read on for exciting details on the upcoming Jackson Hole Jewish Music Festival! (Read our current issue for more information on Chabbad Wyoming.)

JEWISH KLEZMER CONCERT

Klezmania — www.bennybemusic.com

The opening concert for this year’s annual Jackson Hole Jewish Music Festival is the widely acclaimed Klezmania, founded in 1989 in San Francisco by world-class artist Ben Brussell.

A classically trained jazz musician and musicologist, Brussell plans to perform primarily Klezmer and Yiddish music followed by a sing-a-long with traditional Israeli songs that are popular in the US. He became enamored with Klezmer upon discovering it in high school. “I was a Jewish typical kid from the suburbs and I was so proud that this was part of my culture,” he said.

Klezmania is a contemporary representation of Klezmer music, he explained. “It’s interesting to be a modern Jew doing this antiquated music with the community and hearing peoples’ response to it.” He stresses that here has been much innovation, noting the influence of classical and American jazz.

Much of the band’s improvisation is based upon Eastern European folk music idioms. “My contention has always been to push the boundaries of music. I think the music itself shouldn’t be sacrificed spiritually. The Ashkenazi Jewish experience is channeled through this music. The music itself is very pure, a soulful expression of the Jewish narrative.”

“Our approach is more like a New York society band. We dress up in suits. We’re a jazz band doing Klezmer. We don’t use a clarinet; we use a soprano saxophone. We’re probably the only Klezmer band on the planet that doesn’t use a clarinet,” Brussell says.

The accolades they get are manifold. “Their performance exceeded our wildest hopes,” one fan enthused.

“No words can describe how terrific you were,” raved another. “Being a musician myself, I’ve always believed that music is the most important element of any event.”

According to Brussell, “what we’re doing is unique because we’re a thriving simcha [celebration event] band that has transcended into the concert realm.” The musicians are of diverse backgrounds and were chosen for their superior talent.  Depending on the event, they play mandolin, violin, saxophone, accordion, keyboard, guitar, bass and drums. “Klezmer has many layers, just like any type of music,” Brussell said.

As for the Jackson Hole event, he thinks that it’s “exciting, and I’m honored to be going.” The kick-off event takes place Sunday, February 12, 5 pm, at Snake River Lodge & Spa, Sundance Ballroom, 7710 Granite Loop Road, Teton Village, Wyoming.

image by Rebecca Stern

For more information about the Klezmania concert and for tickets call 307.462.0847, or visit jhjmf.org.

CRYSTAL CLASSIC WINTER FESTIVAL — GREEN RIVER

February 17 & 18 brings annual excitement to Green River, as ice sculptors, foodies, runners and more from many locations converge for the Crystal Classic Winter Festival! An $11,000 purse prize is being offered in the Crystal Classic Ice Sculpting Competition…events such as Soup Cook-Offs, Snowshoe Softball, a 5K run, Human Dog Sled Racing, a pancake breakfast and more add to the fun — visit the City of Green River’s website and find schedule, registration information, and more! The whole community gets into the event! Green River is known for its love of art and this weekend doesn’t disappoint — make sure to visit the ice sculpting competition while you’re there to view some acts of wonderful winter art!

image www.cityofgreenriver.org

WILD WEST WINTER CARNIVAL — Riverton

image from Wild West Winter Carnival

The annual Wild West Winter Carnival in Riverton is FULL of fun! Ice sculpting, Quick Draw, Crab Crack and more! Visit their website for event schedule and lots of details!

RAILS & BAILS TERRAIN PARK EVENT — Cody 

Check out all the fun at Sleeping Giant Ski Area in Cody — an AWESOME community resort right in Yellowstone’s backyard!

KNOW OF ANOTHER FEBRUARY EVENT THAT WE NEED TO PROMOTE? Shoot us an email at editor@wyolifestyle.com and we’ll be sure to add it! Pictures make the post even more interesting to the viewer — be sure to include all credits!

Till Next Time…

Kati Hime, Editor

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Stage Stop Begins!

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All images by Chris Havener

The 2012 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) starts Friday!  Visit their website at www.wyomingstagestop.org for lots of information, past results and some great images by Chris Havener.  According to the IPSSSDR’s website:  “In 1996 Frank Teasley, with the help of public nurse Jayne Ottman, launched the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race to showcase the beautiful state of Wyoming and to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public. In addition, the race worked to spread the word about the need for childhood immunizations—and each year the race makes a contribution to communities on the race route for childhood immunizations.”

All images by Chris Havener

The 2012 schedule is as follows:

Friday, January 27: Jackson Hole

Saturday, January 28: Travel Day

Sunday, January 29: Lander

Monday, January 30: Pinedale/Cora

Tuesday, January 31: Big Piney/Marbleton

Wednesday, February 1: Alpine

Thursday, February 2: Evanston 1st day of racing

Friday, February 3: Evanston 2nd day of racing

Saturday, February 4: Park City

All images by Chris Havener

Here is the kickoff day’s timeline for events from Jackson!

Timeline race start at Town Square Friday, January 27, 2012:

5:00 Music on the sound system, food and booths

5:00 Storm Show’s 2011 ski/ride film “Action Jackson” playing on the JumboTron

6:00 P.M.  Welcome

6:30 IPSSSDR RACE START

7-9 Pedigree Party at Snow King

8  Torchlight Parade

8:30 Fireworks

Please note: START Bus runs every 15 minutes from the Town Square to the corner of Cache and Snow King from 7-8 PM then from 8-9 it runs from Town Square to Snow King Center Bus Stop.

All images by Chris Havener

Time to get mushin’!

‘Til Next Time…

Kati Hime, Editor

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Lander Art Center + Lander Pet Connection Art Fundraiser

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Thanks to the Lander Art Center for sharing this neat event with us! What a fun, community-fueled idea!

The Lander Art Center and the Lander Pet Connection are holding a joint fundraiser in the form of an exhibition from January 27 through February 25, 2012.   The show opens Friday, January 27, 2011 from 6-8 pm.  The opening is free and open to the public; appetizers and drinks are served.

image by Magdalena Escudero-Kane

The exhibition is of artwork inspired by pets and pet ownership created and donated by members of our community.  All artwork will be priced between $50 and $250 and proceeds will be split 50/50 between the Lander Art Center and the Lander Pet Connection.

Although the details of our missions are different, the Lander Art Center and the Lander Pet Connection are both working hard to make Lander an even better place to live.  Expressing one’s self through the creation of art soothes one’s soul similar to spending time with your pet.

image by Asha Reid

Thanks again to the Lander Art Center for sharing this great event — what a fabulous idea!

Kati Hime, Editor

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Miss Wyoming heads to the Miss America Pageant

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Catherine Brown was crowned Miss Wyoming 2011 on June 25, 2011 at the WYO Theater in Sheridan.  She hit the ground running making appearances around the state and moved to Gillette in August to begin work as a Speech Language Pathologist for the School District there.

For the past six months she has worked diligently to prepare for Miss America, as well as make appearances and work full time.  She is an amazing young woman with an incredible work ethic, the grace and poise of a princess and a wicked sense of humor!!!!

Folks can follow Catherine on her journey in Las Vegas to becoming the next Miss America on her Facebook page, Catherine Brown, or the FB page for The Miss America Organization.  A new feature of the program allows US to pick one of the finalists — visit the Miss America website and watch Catherine’s video — then vote for her!  Follow this link:  http://missamerica.org/videocontest/contestants/wyoming.aspx

Folks can also check our website, www.misswyoming.org for information and links.  The 2012 Miss America Pageant will be broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 14, 2012 on ABC.

‘Til Next Time…

Kati Hime, Editor

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