WY FOODIE: New WY Beef Recipe + Meet the Chef

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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

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

Instructions

  1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile combine avocado salsa ingredients in medium bowl. Set aside.
  4. Place tortillas on grid. Grill until warm and slightly charred. Remove; keep warm.
  5. Carve steaks into slices. Serve in tortillas with avocado salsa. Top with onion, cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.

MEET THE CHEF: Matty Melehes, Sous Chef

Ever want to look into the life of a professional chef? We interviewed Matty Melehes, JH Fine Dining Restaurant Group Sous Chef, to see what makes him tick…what his favorite eats are…and his must-have recommendation for your kitchen library…

WLM: What sparked your desire to become a chef?

MM: What sparked the desire was the idea that it’s a job that can be done anywhere in the word; the ability to have a trade but also travel. I also just have a passion for hospitality. I love dining and the whole dining experience. I love surprising people with dishes. I love presenting someone with a dish, seeing them enjoy what I’ve created, leave happy and return because they trust my work and what I do. To me, it’s all about the small victories.

WLM: What’s the one thing you enjoy making the most?

Fish, or really anything that comes from the ocean, holds a special place in my heart. The possibilities are endless. You can choose one genre you’d like to base your dish in and there are so many things you can do within that genre.

WLM: If you’re sitting down to enjoy your favorite meal + imbibement, what would you pick?

My ultimate meal would be enjoying a bottle of the Joie Rose (from Canada) while sitting on the dock of the fisherman’s wharf in Granville Island, Vancouver, eating BC spot prawns raw. Basically, you just rip them in half, suck the head and squeeze the meat out. They’re only in season for a few weeks and they are amazing.

WLM: Do you have a favorite go-to cookbook at home? Or are your at-home recipes all inside your brain?

When I’m home, I don’t follow recipes. What I enjoy about cooking is taking what I have, however limited, and coming up with new creations. My favorite culinary book, however, would definitely be The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg. It’s an encyclopedia of ingredients that includes a wide range of ingredients from around the world and what pairs well with them. I like the book because it gives you the foundation of the ingredient and from there you can create a dish from the ground up yourself.

Thanks Matty Melehes, JH Fine Dining Group’s Sous Chef for the interview! I have to say, I’m going to take his word on the raw spot prawns… But those I’ve talked to said that he was spot on — pun absolutely intended. Thanks to JH Fine Dining Group — owners of establishments including (but not limited to!) Bin 22, Rendezvous Bistro, Q Roadhouse, Il Villagio Osteria, The Kitchen & Bistro Catering in Jackson…

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ON THE CALENDAR: July 26, 2013

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CHEYENNE — CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS, THROUGH JULY 28

Here we go, Cheyenne — CFD is HERE!!! This annual event, the Daddy of ‘Em All, brings visitors from throughout the globe to the state’s capitol. Visit their website for all the details — schedule, events, concerts, carnivals, pancake breakfasts, parades, and of course…RODEO!!!!!  Thanks to our official photographer, Don Christner of Cheyenne & our friend Cliff Cox, who will be providing us with all sorts of great images!

DUBOIS — National Day of the Cowboy, July 26 & 27

Lots of western fun to be had at this great annual event! This year, Longmire fans rejoice! They’ll be incorporating a tip of the hat to WY author Craig Johnson & will feature autographed Longmire Books, bumper stickers & a Red Pony Saloon ball cap or 2 in our NDOC celebration on July 27th. Thank you to Julie @ Two Ocean Books for making all the arrangements! Visit the National Day of the Cowboy Dubois website for more info on this event!

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CASPER — Casper Air Modelers Fun Fly — July 26-28

Regional Fun Fly for RC Plane Enthusiasts and Spectators

Starting Friday July 26th and continuing through Sunday July 28th, Casper Air Modelers are excited to announce the 2013 Annual Fun Fly and RC Aircraft Fly In. The fly in weekend will provide a great opportunity for air modelers around the region to showcase their models, machines and skills. All ages are welcomed to attend and view model aircraft, flying demonstrations and talk with experts about radio controlled aircraft. Their will be aircraft of all types, shapes and sizes such as large scale airplanes up to 10′ wing spans, micro electric RC aircraft, electric and gas operated helicopters and everything in between. RC pilots are welcomed to attend and fly but an AMA membership is required to conform to insurance regulations. The Casper Air Modelers facility is located just north of the Casper Events Center and just west of the motocross track north of Casper. Models will be on display and flying will be done weather permitting from 8am to 8pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Visit their website for more information!

 

Lander — 5th Annual RiverFest, July 27

Excited to hear that The Lander Art Center will host the 5th Annual Riverfest Art and Music in the Park!

Saturday, July 27th
9:30am-8pm in Lander City Park.

Spend the day in Lander’s beautiful city park enjoying great art, live music, fun activities, and delicious food and drink! This event offers 30 booths of high quality original artwork from local and regional artists. Artwork includes jewelry, metal, woodworking, painting, photography, leather work, ceramics, fiber and paper arts.

There will be artist demonstrations, art activities and face painting from the Lander Art Center and an activity from the Lander Children’s Museum.

This year’s performances include:

Youth dance led by Jackson Hole Dancers Workshop

Buffalo Bill Boycott Band, Lander WY

Drag the River, Fort Collins CO

Chanman Roots Band, Jackson WY
Entry $5, kids free
All proceeds support the Lander Art Center in putting on this event.

image from Wyoming’s Big Show in Sweetwater County — Rock Springs!

COUNTY FAIRS!

Natrona County Fair — It was held earlier in July, but there are LOTS of events happening — check out their website!

Laramie County Fair — August 3-10

Sheridan County Fair — July 26-August 3

Sweetwater County Fair – -Wyoming’s Big Show — July 25-August 4

Albany County Fair — July 26-August 3

Carbon County Fair — August 1-10

Goshen County Fair — July 25-August 4

Platte County Fair

Big Horn County Fair

Fremont County Fair — July 27-August 3

Park County Fair — through July 27

Lincoln County Fair — August 3-10

Converse County Fair

Hot Springs County Fair — July 30-August 3

Niobrara County Fair — July 27-August 3

Johnson County Fair & Rodeo — July 28-August 4

Campbell County Fair — July 26-August 5

Crook County Fair — July 27-August 4

Uinta County Fair — July 25-August 3

Weston County Fair

Washakie County Fair — July 29-August 3

Teton County Fair — through July 28

Sublette County Fair — through July 28

…AND, of course, the Wyoming State Fair is coming! August 10-17!

 

 

 

 

ARTS: NYC Ballet at Dancers Workshop, Corridor Gallery, WY Shakespeare, Lander River Fest

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JACKSON: New York City Ballet Visits Dancers’ Workshop

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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 of their yearly visits by teaching eight master classes for dancers age 11 and up, holding two free open rehearsals, and performing three shows in the Center Theater.  In addition to all of these programs, this year DW and NYCB add a new educational focus to the residency by offering a lecture-demonstration performance and a lecture/discussion of historical film footage with Jean-Pierre Frolich, NYCB Artistic Administrator and expert on the work of Jerome Robbins (who was one of NYCB’s Founding Choreographers, and whose dances are still performed by the company.)

Made up of corps, soloist, and principal level dancers, New York City Ballet MOVES is an elite group of dancers drawn from the NYCB main company who tour to small and mid-size theaters across the U.S. and the world.  Four years ago, Dancers’ Workshop was the first presenter ever to host an NYCB MOVES tour, and the success of that first trip to Jackson has continued ever since.  Every year DW presents NYCB MOVES, dance students in Jackson and the region get to learn from premiere ballet masters, adult artists and dancers in Jackson get inspiration from the classical work they see, and Jackson audiences get the chance to watch one of the world’s greatest ballet companies in a beautiful, intimate setting.  In return, the NYCB dancers, musicians, and staff members who visit Jackson every year say that it is the absolute highlight of their touring season.

For anyone still looking for where to take a short summer vacation, Jackson Hole the first week of August should be high on their list!  Jackson is served by direct flights from Denver and Salt Lake, and the drives from Montana, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah include many scenic byways.  Beautiful weather with blue skies and 80 degree temperatures is typical for Jackson in August, and the area offers something for everyone- both low and high impact outdoor sports, lovely scenery and small town, excellent accommodations (the Four Seasons, and Aman Resorts have properties in Jackson, in addition to locally owned operations Hotel Terra, the Rusty Parrot Lodge, the Historic Wort Hotel, and Town Square Inns), wonderful dining, and an abundance of cultural and artistic events.  A long weekend in Jackson could include a day in Grand Teton National Park or Yellowstone, almost any outdoor sport you could imagine, attending concerts by New York City Ballet and the Grand Teton Music Festival orchestra, a day wandering the historic downtown with its iconic town square and elk antler arches, perusing galleries with local and internationally known artists’ work, and taking advantage of Jackson’s well known outstanding hospitality services.

For more information about Dancers’ Workshop and this summer’s presentation of New York City Ballet MOVES, visit www.dwjh.org or call 307-733-6398.

For more information about visiting Jackson and hotel and activity reservations, contact Jackson Hole Central Reservations at www.jacksonholewy.com, or (888) 838-6606.

CASPER:  Corridor Gallery Welcomes Artist Rebecca Weed

“Granted:  Original Artwork by Rebecca Weed”

Born and raised in Cody, Wyoming and attending Montana State University in Billings to earn her BA, Rebecca has taken inspiration from the region throughout her life to develop her incredible style. Working in oil paint and drawing, Rebecca’s beautiful works harness an incredible energy captivating the viewer by masterful use of color and composition based on figure or landscape inspiration. Often drawings are crafted on multiple sheets of layered tracing paper offering intense detail and depth. Rebecca is currently working with artists in training at Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyoming but will be making the trip to Casper on the weekend of August 2nd, 3rd and 4th for her upcoming show. The Corridor Gallery is happy to announce “Granted: Original Artwork by Rebecca Weed” as their latest showcasing of Wyoming artists. You are invited to join Rebecca, the Corridor staff and enthusiasts on Friday, August 2nd at 7pm for the opening reception. “Granted” will be showing ONLY through Sunday, August 4th. Rebecca’s works will be available for sale at obtainable prices. Please contact the Corridor Gallery with any questions.

Granted:  Rebecca G. Weed Artist Statement

When I work, I am thinking about permanence and impermanence, I am thinking about time and the way we measure it, and I am thinking about what is beautiful.

The beauty is in what we do measure, what we can’t measure and what we forget to measure. I was raised in a landscape that has been described as bleak, harsh, empty, even ugly.

From the time I was small I took it for granted that everyone could see the horizon. A definitive line where the land overlapped the sky was always in view. When I travel to locations that are filled with trees, buildings, or people that obscure our sense of space and direction I feel claustrophobic.

In this place I grew up an occurrence became a story:  a plane overhead, the only thing to briefly break the emptiness and silence. Sitting on the ground next to a pile of sagebrush I felt everything:  longing, loneliness, excitement, adventure, the smug security that I was in a place that only one person could occupy at any given time. And there was the story. A girl, dirt, and an airplane. And this story goes on and on and on.

Within this landscape, within America, within an ever accelerating world, there is a lack of heroism. There is a lack of signposts that mark our individual time. There is a lack of the archetype, the myth, the importance of presence. These are human constructs and they may be evolving into other manifestations. They may be no longer useful. They may be right in front of me. Wherever or whatever they are I feel the necessity to mark my time; to celebrate a bit, or mourn, to fall in love.

Event Details

Event:  “Granted: Original Artwork by Rebecca Weed” Opening Reception: Friday, August 2nd at 7pm

Admission Cost: Free Show

Showing Through: Aug 2nd 7pm-midnight, Aug 3rd 10am-5pm, Aug 4th noon-4pm

Accommodations: Cash bar

Information: For more information, please contact Rebecca Weed via email at weed.rebecca@gmail.com or The Corridor Gallery at (307) 333-7035, Reed at (307) 259-8001 or visit www.thecorridorgallery.com

Merchant of Venice performed in Rock Springs — image by www.sweetwaternow.com 

CASPER: Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company Presents Merchant of Venice

The Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company of Lander has presented the Merchant of Venice throughout Wyoming — and the Casper show is coming July 27! Visit Artcore of Casper’s website for information on events, schedule and ticket information. The Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company has been performing the classics of Shakespeare throughout the Cowboy State since 1999.

WY Shakespeare Festival Company — Director’s Notes

Welcome to Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company’s fourteenth season.

We are happy to present The Merchant of Venice, performed by the Touring Company and Twelfth Night, performed by the Academy. Although Shakespeare wrote the former play four to six years earlier than the latter; both plays remain popular and enduring comedies; both stories have a theme centered on a ring. In both plays the heroine cross dresses and in both {plays}, William Shakespeare brings up Pythagoras’ theory of the transmigration of souls*. The choice to produce each play was inspired by the wonderful actors’ enthusiasm to give them life.

Love in Shakespeare’s plays is rarely a simple matter, however it almost always is presented as an example of humanity’s noblest impulses; the best of what we can become. The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night,  as most of the great comedies, conclude with blissful unions.

Although the two plays’ classification as comedies are no exemption, The Merchant of Venice love matches bring grief in their wake, just as the pursuit of justice – ostensibly a righteous mission – also proves an act of inhuman cruelty. Likewise, the threat of revenge by the wounded Malvolio at the close of Twelfth Night, embitters the atmosphere of the joyful couples.

For those of us who live Shakespeare’s works, setting this year’s plays in modern time is a natural choice. Wyoming’s communities surrounded by dried up oceans; more space than development, seemed apt for the world of Illyria in Twelfth Night. Although The Merchant of Venice is placed in Venice, Italy, the bottom-line-obssessed world of today resonates more deeply than most in suggesting how the calculations of profit and loss are integral to even the most intimate human relationships.

Our aim is to open the door wide for you to enter Shakespeare’s profound understanding of human complexity rendered with such care that we can register sharply how both cruelty and compassion, ignorance and intelligence, mercy and injustice reside, not just in any human heart, but also in every human heart.      — DS, Director —

*Transmigration of Souls

Transmigration of Souls or Methempsicose is a philosophical doctrine, whose birth is registered in India and is believed to have migrated to Egypt, from where Pythagoras[1] adopted the conceptual system and later brought it to life in Greece.

In his mythical dissertation about the transmigrations of the wandering souls, Pythagoras tells the story of a myriad of wandering souls, each migrating from body to body along a path of recurrence amid the becoming of the All. Yet, for the Pythagoreans, this story does not describe the passive revolution of a circle, but a pathway for an active exploration of the All and return to the Divine, or, in other words, the various Manifestations of All That Is. This endeavor is strenuous as it occurs amidst a suspension within the double bind of nativity and fatality, again and again to be born and to die, and to be reborn as still another being. The thread of the narrative, of reminiscence, is always severed with each demise amid the labyrinth of mortal existence. Yet, as the narrative that composes the lives of a soul is a rope of many threads, the persistent re-articulation of the narrative instigates a mnemopoiesis of remembrance that transcends the individual mortal life amid the broader travels of the soul.

It is said that his disciples taught that through Methempsicose, it was possible for a soul, after having a brief or long period in the kingdom of souls, to return to inhabit another physical human body or even an animal body, and to proceed with its period of learning and purification until it is time again to return cleansed and ascended to the Original Source of all life.    

 

LANDER: 5th Annual Riverfest by Lander Art Center, July 27

The 5th annual Riverfest Art & Music in the Park, hosted by the Lander Art Center, will be held Saturday, July 27 from 9:30 AM -5:30 PM at the Lander City Park. Artist booths will be open from 9:30-5:30; Jackson Hole Dancers’ Workshop Summer Creative Arts Performance will be held at 11 AM; from 12:30-8 PM, enjoy music: Buffalo Bill Band (12:30-3); Drag the River (3-6); Chanman Roots Band (6-8).

Food & beverage vendors will also be on hand:  Lander Bar, Old Town, Middle Fork, Bar 10, WeePeKorn, Tony’s Pizza, Merry Poppins Popcorn Factory

Visit Lander Art Center online for more information!

 

 

 

ON THE CALENDAR: July 19, 2013

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ROCK SPRINGS: National High School Finals Rodeo Continues — through July 20

Sweetwater County and the Events Complex will be hosting 1,500+ competitors from 41 US states as well as 5 Provinces in Canada and Australia for the National High School Finals Rodeo, 2012-2015.  The National High School Rodeo Finals is the largest rodeo in the world with 13 performances over 7 days.  Sweetwater County is expected to realize an economic impact of $7-$8 million each year with attendance for the 13 performances topping 100,000

If you’re planning on attending the National High School Rodeo Finals, be sure and check out theirLodging page for a full list of area hotels, motels and campgrounds. Visit the complex’s website for a schedule of events!

CHEYENNE:  Cheyenne Frontier Days — July 19-28

Here we go, Cheyenne — CFD is HERE!!! This annual event, the Daddy of ‘Em All, brings visitors from throughout the globe to the state’s capitol. Visit their website for all the details — schedule, events, concerts, carnivals, pancake breakfasts, parades, and of course…RODEO!!!!!  Thanks to our official photographer, Don Christner of Cheyenne & our friend Cliff Cox, who will be providing us with all sorts of great images!

EVANSTON: Evanson Brew Fest — July 20

The Evanston Main Street’s Brew Fest is a huge annual event! Enjoy brew from local Suds Bros., New Belgium, Blue Moon and many more! July 20, 1-5 PM — with food,  music and fun added in! Depot Square, Downtown Evanston. Music, food & vendors will be open on Main Street from 1-10 PM. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the gate — click here for more info!

DUBOIS — National Day of the Cowboy — July 26-27

Lots of western fun to be had at this great annual event! This year, Longmire fans rejoice! They’ll be incorporating a tip of the hat to WY author Craig Johnson & will feature autographed Longmire Books, bumper stickers & a Red Pony Saloon ball cap or 2 in our NDOC celebration on July 27th. Thank you to Julie @ Two Ocean Books for making all the arrangements! Visit the National Day of the Cowboy Dubois website for more info on this event!

CASPER — Casper Air Modelers Fun Fly — July 26-28

Regional Fun Fly for RC Plane Enthusiasts and Spectators

Starting Friday July 26th and continuing through Sunday July 28th, Casper Air Modelers are excited to announce the 2013 Annual Fun Fly and RC Aircraft Fly In. The fly in weekend will provide a great opportunity for air modelers around the region to showcase their models, machines and skills. All ages are welcomed to attend and view model aircraft, flying demonstrations and talk with experts about radio controlled aircraft. Their will be aircraft of all types, shapes and sizes such as large scale airplanes up to 10′ wing spans, micro electric RC aircraft, electric and gas operated helicopters and everything in between. RC pilots are welcomed to attend and fly but an AMA membership is required to conform to insurance regulations. The Casper Air Modelers facility is located just north of the Casper Events Center and just west of the motocross track north of Casper. Models will be on display and flying will be done weather permitting from 8am to 8pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Visit their website for more information!

LARAMIE: Downtown Laramie Mural Project — through July 21

Image by Laramie Main Street

Over the last few weeks the Laramie Mural Project has seen the Laramie community come together in support of local public art. From a tiny seed and a hopeful vision, this project has grown into something we can all be proud of! Now that in the home stretch, they are continuing to share their enthusiasm for this project. They’re aiming to meet their goal of $15,000 by July 21 — if they are not able to reach our goal of $15,000 by July 21, we will not receive any of the pledges and this will be the last summer for the Laramie Mural Project (insert sad face here).

Contact the Laramie Main Street Alliance at 307-760-3355  and visit the project’s website for more information and/or to make a pledge — they are soooooooooooooo close!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1187018146/laramie-mural-project

image courtesy Grand Teton National Park

JACKSON HOLE: T.A. Moulton Barn Anniversary Celebration — July 20

Visit our blog post on the T.A. Moulton Barn Anniversary Celebration for more details — and if you have an image of the barn, please submit it for our upcoming digital publication spotlighting the history of this historic Wyoming icon! More details on the blog… 

LANDER: Riverfest — July 27

The Lander Art Center will host the 5th Annual Riverfest Art and Music in the Park

Saturday, July 27th
9:30am-8pm in Lander City Park.

Spend the day in Lander’s beautiful city park enjoying great art, live music, fun activities, and delicious food and drink! This event offers 30 booths of high quality original artwork from local and regional artists. Artwork includes jewelry, metal, woodworking, painting, photography, leather work, ceramics, fiber and paper arts.

There will be artist demonstrations, art activities and face painting from the Lander Art Center and an activity from the Lander Children’s Museum.

This year’s performances include:

Youth dance led by Jackson Hole Dancers Workshop

Buffalo Bill Boycott Band, Lander WY

Drag the River, Fort Collins CO

Chanman Roots Band, Jackson WY
Entry $5, kids free
All proceeds support the Lander Art Center in putting on this event.

image via Fort Laramie website

FORT LARAMIE:  75th Anniversary of National Monument Status Celebration

The Park will be celebrating 75 years since it was proclaimed a National Monument by President Franklin Roosevelt on July 16, 1938.  The inclusion of Fort Laramie in the National Park System was the culmination of years of hard work by interested local citizens who recognized the hugely significant role that Fort Laramie played in the shaping of the United States of America.  Park Superintendent Mitzi Frank pointed out that it is impossible to pick up a book about history of 19th century America and fail to find the name “Fort Laramie” prominently featured.

Visit the park on Saturday, July 20 to celebrate this momentous anniversary! Click here for more information on this historic Wyoming treasure.

Photography News From Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine

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We have lots happening in the photography world right now!

Read on for information on submitting your summer event photos — our new timeline cover photo contest — and our upcoming look at the T.A. Moulton Barn’s 100th anniversary! (Hint: we’re looking for YOUR pictures!)

Ten Sleep 4th of July Rodeo — image by David Huber Photography, Worland

SUBMIT YOUR SUMMER EVENT PHOTOS!

Have you see our album of summer event photos on Facebook yet? They’re really something! We’ve got shots coming in of rodeos, festivals, parades — it’s awesome! Submit your photos via our Facebook page or email to us at editor@wyolifestyle.com!

NEXT FACEBOOK TIMELINE COVER PHOTO CONTEST

Our timeline cover photo contest is an exciting thing that we do at WLM — and we’re ready to get a new contest going! The greatest theme requests were for summer events & activities — since Wyoming is full of them in the summer months! Rodeos, fairs, parades, concerts, festivals — there is so much happening around the Cowboy State — or what does summertime activity mean to you? Submit three photos max per photographer — horizontal images work best for Facebook timeline images. Submit via our Facebook page or email to editor@wyolifestyle.com — we’ll accept images through the evening of July 26, then voting begins!

100th Anniversary of T.A. Moulton Barn — We’re Looking for Your Images!

We are thrilled to have an opportunity to promote the T.A. Moulton Barn’s 100th anniversary, and bring notice to their fundraising efforts to restore one of the most photographed barns in the world! Through July 31, submit your photos of the T.A. Moulton Barn (please note this is the barn with the sharp triangular roof) — submit your photos and how you wish to be credited via email (editor@wyolifestyle.com) or on our Facebook page (Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine). We will create a special, digital supplement of the photos that will be shared on our website and via our social media channels. By submitting their photos, photographers agree to have their photo digitally published with proper credits — no financial compensation is offered. Please remember this is only the T.A. Moulton Barn that we are spotlighting currently — it is pictured below.

Below, please find information on Grand Teton National Park’s celebration of the 100th annivesary of the T.A. Moulton Barn!

image courtesy Grand Teton National Park

T.A. Moulton Barn Centennial Countdown & Lowdown

 

MOOSE, WY — Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott and the Moulton family would like to remind locals and visitors of the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration of the Thomas Alma Moulton barn on Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park, Saturday, July 20, 2013.  Attendees are advised to be prepared for a day in the sun and bring sunscreen, sun hats, and shade umbrellas. Special Moulton Barn water bottles will be available for purchase, as an alternative to disposable water bottles.

 

Parking will be extremely limited at Mormon Row and on Antelope Flats Road. Consequently, anyone wishing to attend the centennial activities should park and ride.  Buses will provide free shuttles to and from the Moulton Barn between 8:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. with a start from the Moose Post Office parking lot. As an added bonus, Big Red Tours is offering free shuttle service from the town of Jackson to the Mormon Road venue aboard their open-top, double-decker London bus. To ensure a seat, RSVPs are requested at 307.413.9946.  The schedule is as follows:

DEPART

9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. from the parking garage on Glenwood Street near the Center for the Arts building
9:40 a.m. & 10:40 a.m. from Home Ranch parking lot on North Cache Street

ARRIVE

10 a.m. & 11 a.m. at Moulton Barn on Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park

RETURN

12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. from Mormon Row with stops at the Home Ranch lot & Glenwood parking garage

 

Several activities will take place between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The activities schedule is as follows:

9:00 a.m. — Live music, light refreshments, raffle ticket sales, and historic photo display begins

9:15 a.m. — “In Blacktail’s Shadow” site-specific dance by Heather Sultz at Moulton Barn

9:30 a.m. — Barn tour by Harrison Goodall & Storytelling by Ken Thomasma at Moulton Ranch Cabins

9:45 a.m. — Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum oral history booth begins

10:00 a.m. — Children’s quick draw and activity table with park ranger at Moulton Barn begins

10:30 a.m. — Barn tour by Harrison Goodall & Storytelling by Ken Thomasma at Moulton Ranch Cabins

11:00 a.m. — “In Blacktail’s Shadow” site-specific dance by Heather Sultz at Moulton Barn

11:45 a.m. — Raffle and silent auction winners announced

12:30 p.m. — Welcome by Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott and remarks by

Jackson Mayor Mark Barron, Teton County Commissioner Paul Vogelheim, Jerry Moulton, grandson of Lucile & T.A. Moulton, and Sara Needles, Administrator for Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources

 

All proceeds from the silent auction and raffle events held at the Moulton Ranch Cabins will benefit a T.A. Moulton Barn Centennial Preservation Fund managed by the Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton Association.

 

For more information about the T.A. Moulton barn and life on Mormon Row, along with historic photos, please visit the Web at www.themoultonbarn.com.

WY MAIN STREETS: Sheridan 3rd Thursday, Laramie Mural Project

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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 at www.downtownsheridan.org or calling Beth Holsinger at the Downtown Sheridan Association office at 672-8881. The Band on the 18th is Andy Hackbarth on the Grinnell Plaza stage. Farmers’ Market will also run in conjunction with the Festival on Grinnell in front of the Sheridan Press. The 3rd Thursday Street Festival is sponsored by Bank of the West, Ed Hammer Chevrolet, Streetwear Clothing and Baby too, Warehouse 201, Sheridan Travel and Tourism, and The City of Sheridan.

LARAMIE MAIN STREET: Laramie Mural Project

Image by Laramie Main Street

Over the last few weeks the Laramie Mural Project has seen the Laramie community come together in support of local public art. From a tiny seed and a hopeful vision, this project has grown into something we can all be proud of! Now that in the home stretch, they are continuing to share their enthusiasm for this project. They’re aiming to meet their goal of $15,000 by July 21 — if they are not able to reach our goal of $15,000 by July 21, we will not receive any of the pledges and this will be the last summer for the Laramie Mural Project (insert sad face here).

Contact the Laramie Main Street Alliance at 307-760-3355  and visit the project’s website for more information and/or to make a pledge — they are soooooooooooooo close!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1187018146/laramie-mural-project

EVANSTON MAIN STREET:  Evanston Brew Fest!

The Evanston Main Street’s Brew Fest is a huge annual event! Enjoy brew from local Suds Bros., New Belgium, Blue Moon and many more! July 20, 1-5 PM — with food,  music and fun added in! Depot Square, Downtown Evanston. Music, food & vendors will be open on Main Street from 1-10 PM. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the gate — click here for more info!

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LARAMIE JUBILEE DAYS — LASTING THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 14!

Laramie’s hometown celebration is happening NOW, and we’re THRILLED at WLM! It’s one of our favorite times of year! Rodeos, street dances, parades, pancake breakfasts, carnivals — OH MY! Click here for the schedule of events from LJD & Downtown Laramie.

Check out our look at the Laramie Brew Fest — happening July 13 at the Train Depot all afternoon…

SHERIDAN WYO RODEO — LASTING THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 14!

Sheridan’s huge, annual rodeo event is happening right now! We’re looking for your pictures — post on our Facebook page, tweet at us (@wyolifestylemag), email at editor@wyolifestyle.com, or tag us on Instagram with #wyolifestylemag! (And be sure you’re following us on Instagram @wyolifestylemag so you can share and see the latest from around WY!) Visit Sheridan WYO Rodeo’s website for schedule & details!

image by Dawn Ballou

PINEDALE — GREEN RIVER RENDEZVOUS, LASTING THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 14!

Tons of mountain man & Native American fun has been taking place in Pinedale this week, and the fun continues through the weekend! Visit their website for a calendar of events!

JACKSON — GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKEND!

The Grand Teton Music Festival may be wrapping up this weekend, but there are LOTS of other fabulous concerts and open rehearsals happening throughout the summer! Visit their website for more information…

SOUTH PASS CITY: Gold Rush Days, July 13-14

Experience South Pass City State Historic Site as the residents did during the boom years during Gold Rush Days July 13-14.

Gold Rush Days is a fun, family weekend that features a variety of events and activities, including a vintage baseball game pitting rivals South Pass City, Riverton, Hudson and 2012 defending champion Lander.

Try not to catch gold fever as you spin a gold pan.  See how news was spread as printer Mike Parker sets type on a turn of the century printing press.  See blacksmiths art first hand with Dave Osmundsen and walk away with a square nail ready for a horse shoe.  Then listen to the sweet tones of the Pushroot Rangers.  Enjoy food and refreshments; mining demonstrations, and much more.

One of the favorite events is anvil blasting or anvil shooting, as some call it. It was a way miners celebrated big events.  Two anvils are set one on top of the other, the cavity in the bottom of the anvil is filled with blasting powder and detonated. Miners used blasting powder every day to break up the rock in the mines, but on special days they would use the same blasting powder to shoot anvils.  Historically they would have had competitions between miners to see who could get the most height and boom as well.

Activities start at 9 a.m. each day. Admission is $3 for adults and children. Children six and under are free. South Pass City is located 32 miles south and west of Lander on Highway 28. For more information call 307-332-3684 or email jellis@state.wy.us., www.southpasscity.com

Activities:   (click here for the full schedule)

Smithing Demonstration With David Osmundsen, Buffalo WY. By the Carr Butcher Shop. Saturday-Sunday

Gold Panning at the Price St. Bridge.  Saturday-Sunday

The Atlantic City Strum Lords at the Ervin Store. 11:00 to 3:00—Saturday

Wagon & Buggy Rides At the Sherlock Barn. Saturday-Sunday

Anvil Blasting—KA BOOOM! On the hour At Price Street Bridge. Saturday-Sunday

Pony Express Demo At the Jail. 1:30 & 3:30 Saturday & Sunday. National Pony Express Association

Kids Games At Price Street Bridge. Saturday-Sunday

Friends of South Pass Bake Sale at the Restaurant.  Saturday-Sunday

Letter Press Printing with Mike Parker, from Powell WY at the South Pass Hotel Lobby. Saturday-Sunday

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & LEMONADE by Wyoming Smoke House. At the Ball Field. Saturday-Sunday

Cookie Baking in a Wood Stove at the back entrance of the Sherlock House. Saturday-Sunday

Historic  Mining Demos at the Price Street Bridge. 2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Stamp Mill Demonstrations at the Wolverine Adit. Saturday-Sunday

Quilt Exhibition Lander Quilters at the Libby Cabin & the Sweetwater County Jail. Saturday-Sunday

Friends of South Pass Membership Tablemat the South Pass Hotel. Saturday-Sunday

Book signing South Pass and The Sweetwater Mines With authors Jon Lane & Susan Layman. Saturday 1-2 pm

South Pass image by Jennie Hutchinson

 

ROCK SPRINGS — INTERNATIONAL DAY JULY 14

Travel hounds seeking a cultural experience need look no further than Rock Springs, Wyo.’s, International Day, July 14 in Bunning Park.

Rock Springs, nicknamed the “Home of 56 Nationalities,” hosts the free event, which celebrates the rich and diverse cultural heritage in Sweetwater County. It is the only ethnic festival of its kind in Wyoming, so visitors won’t want to miss it! This year’s 14th annual festival features a wide range of local, regional, and international entertainment, activities for kids, exotic foods and unique vendor items.

Performers from various parts of the world provide a smorgasbord of music and dance entertainment throughout the day and include the following acts.

  • Native Dave Pedri and his EIO band kick off the festivities with polka favorites and reappear for an encore later in the evening.
  • Another local, Tony Corona will serenade guests in the park with his strolling accordion tunes.
  • International dancers of the Basque Club of Utah bring on the Basque beats.
  • The Duna Dancers represent countries around Eastern Europe’s Danube River.
  • The Zavala family of Mariachi Z invites spectators to kick up their heels with traditional Mexican folk music.
  • Zivio, an ensemble from Salt Lake City, presents a medley of movement and music from the Balkan region.
  • Finally, from Park City, Utah, the Irish rock band Swagger brings the evening to a crescendo with an energetic rug-cutting performance that promises to end the day’s festivities on a high note.For more information call the Rock Springs Chamber at 307-362-3771. (content via Sweetwater County Tourism)

ROCK SPRINGS — NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FINALS RODEO JULY 12 – 20

Sweetwater County and the Events Complex will be hosting 1,500+ competitors from 41 US states as well as 5 Provinces in Canada and Australia for the National High School Finals Rodeo, 2012-2015.  The National High School Rodeo Finals is the largest rodeo in the world with 13 performances over 7 days.  Sweetwater County is expected to realize an economic impact of $7-$8 million each year with attendance for the 13 performances topping 100,000

If you’re planning on attending the National High School Rodeo Finals, be sure and check out their Lodging page for a full list of area hotels, motels and campgrounds. Visit the complex’s website for a schedule of events!

CHEYENNE — CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS JULY 19-28

CFD is coming!!! This annual event, the Daddy of ‘Em All, brings visitors from throughout the globe to the state’s capitol. Visit their website for all the details — schedule, events, concerts, carnivals, pancake breakfasts, parades, and of course…RODEO!!!!!

Also happening during CFD ——–>   The Historic Plains Hotel and Good Organic Design Presents “The Trail of Arts in Wyoming”

Arts and Craft fair — July 19th through July 28th, 2013, during Cheyenne Frontier Days in the Historic Plains Hotel (1600 Central Ave. and Lincolnway,  Cheyenne, Wy.)

“The Trail of Arts in Wyoming” Arts and Crafts show in “The Plains Hotel” is to help the Wyoming arts community come together and further the awareness of “shop Local and shop US”

Hours of operations:    Saturday July 20th, Tuesday 23rd, Thursday 25th and Saturday 27th–8am to 4pm CFD Western Heritage Parades starts at 9:30am (runs right in front of the Plains on Central and Lincolnway)  Sunday July 21st—10am to 4pm

Monday July 21st, Wednesday 23rd and Friday 25th—6am to 4pm—6pm to 12pm

Free Pancake Breakfasts 7am to 9 am (is held right across from the Plains in the Depot)

 Vending space available in side the “Plains Hotel” AND at “Good Organic Design”, located across from the Plains on Central

Contact Brad Buckner (425-444-7505) or bradlbuckner@reagan.com for more information!

They are looking for sponsors and a non-profit organization to donate 10% of the vending profit to and help with setting up and running the show.  We are also looking for country musicians that would like to play acoustic sets during the shows in the front Hallway for Tips.   You can call Perry White @ 307-287-4534

DUBOIS — NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY

Lots of western fun to be had at this great annual event! This year, Longmire fans rejoice! They’ll be incorporating a tip of the hat to WY author Craig Johnson & will feature autographed Longmire Books, bumper stickers & a Red Pony Saloon ball cap or 2 in our NDOC celebration on July 27th. Thank you to Julie @ Two Ocean Books for making all the arrangements! Visit the National Day of the Cowboy Dubois website for more info on this event!

CASPER — Casper Air Modelers Fun Fly July 26-28

Regional Fun Fly for RC Plane Enthusiasts and Spectators

Starting Friday July 26th and continuing through Sunday July 28th, Casper Air Modelers are excited to announce the 2013 Annual Fun Fly and RC Aircraft Fly In. The fly in weekend will provide a great opportunity for air modelers around the region to showcase their models, machines and skills. All ages are welcomed to attend and view model aircraft, flying demonstrations and talk with experts about radio controlled aircraft. Their will be aircraft of all types, shapes and sizes such as large scale airplanes up to 10′ wing spans, micro electric RC aircraft, electric and gas operated helicopters and everything in between. RC pilots are welcomed to attend and fly but an AMA membership is required to conform to insurance regulations. The Casper Air Modelers facility is located just north of the Casper Events Center and just west of the motocross track north of Casper. Models will be on display and flying will be done weather permitting from 8am to 8pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit their website for more information!

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MADE IN WYOMING: Laramie Knife Works

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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 Laramie Knife Works of Laramie, WY

Steve Torok, Laramie Knife Works Laramie, WY  307-747-7410 laramieknifeworks@msn.com   www.laramieknifeworks.com

Steve Torok is an avid hunter and fisherman and has always using knives. One day he thought it would be nice to make a knife from an animal he had harvested; so he did.  Steve’s dad was a metallurgist and working with steel is a family tradition.

Steve gets his materials from all over the world.  He once lived in New Zealand three months out of the year and he’d bring back a lot of wood each year.  Steve also gets a lot of domestic wood from people who supply AAAAA Presentation Grade woods to famous guitar makers.  He got most of the antlers and horns (including Bighorn Sheep horns) from a trading post in Lander, WY.

Steve makes 8 different types of knives. Two types of Large Linerlock folding knives with Damascus Steel blades; two types of Medium Linerlock folding knives with Damascus Steel blades; two types of Small Linerlock folding knives with Damascus Steel blades; Stainless Steel Drop Point Hunting and Skinning Knives; and Damascus Steel Drop Point Hunting and Skinning Knives.  He also occasionally makes filet knives; steak knives, and kitchen knives.

Steve uses some of the rarest woods and horns available which makes the knives unique and one-of-a-kind. Who wouldn’t like a knife made with Bighorn Sheep Horn?  He also uses a lot of gemstones including diamonds, rubies, and sapphires in his Linerlock folders which is somewhat uncommon.

Laramie Knife Works’ knives are available online at www.laramieknifeworks.com.   They are also available in Galleries (New York, Colorado, etc).  Price range: $190 (for small Linerlock folders), $225 for Stainless Steel Drop Points, $275 for Damascus Steel Drop Points, and $300 for Large Linerlock folders.

All the knives are made by hand and are guaranteed for life.  Steve is also a proud sponsor of the University of Wyoming.

WY FOODIE: New Recipe + Buffalo Jump Wines from The Sweet Sommelier

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A new recipe — thanks to the Wyoming Beef Council!

Grilled Onion Cheeseburgers

Total recipe time: 35 to 40 minutes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 large white or yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil

Salt and pepper

4 white or whole wheat hamburger buns or Kaiser rolls, split

3 ounces crumbled or shredded cheese (such as smoked mozzarella, goat cheese, feta, blue cheese)

 

Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, thyme and garlic in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Brush both sides of onion slices with oil.
  2. Place patties in center of grill over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange onion slices around patties. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Grill onions 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally and brushing with oil. (Grilling times for onions remain the same on gas grill.) Season burgers with salt and pepper, as desired. Top with cheese during the last minutes of grilling if desired to melt cheese slightly.
  3. Place 1 burger on bottom of each bun; top with cheese and grilled onions.

Test Kitchen Tips

Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

THE SWEET SOMMELIER:  Wines That Will Make You Jump for Joy! — images courtesy The Sweet Sommelier

We’re very excited to feature Wyoming wine tips from The Sweet Sommelier, Kara — a wine expert & event planning specialist in Newcastle, Kara knows vino! We’re excited to feature her on our food blog — catch her website here or find her on Facebook!

 

Denis Waitley once said, “Chase your passion, not your pension.” Like good entrepreneurs, that is exactly what Beckie Tilden and Scott Wagner did to fulfill their dream of making wine in Wyoming. This passion-filled endeavor didn’t just happen overnight. It was a labor of love that has felt some growing pains as Buffalo Jump Wines leap to success.

Before making wine a full-time business, Scott commuted to his former job…in New York City! The Powell native worked in finance and boarded the plane to Wall Street every week. After the economy turned in 2008, Scott did economic development work for Cody. During this time, Beckie (from a six-generation Meteetsee, Wyoming ranch family) was known as “Beckie Home-Eckie” since she was the middle school home economics and then the Title I reading and math teacher for a total of 16 years in Cody. Scott had been making wine for decades—literally; his first wine making experience was in his college dorm room in Utah. In April of 2011, the couple started the federal and state licensing processes to open a commercial winery in Cody. They sold the first bottle of Buffalo Jump Wine on December 8, 2011. By mid-2012, the winery was taking off so fast that it could no longer be just a part-time venture. Scott left his day job and began making wine full time. Beckie finished the school year in May of 2012 and made the decision to leave teaching. This was scary for her, but as she said, they, “Have never looked back!”

image, left:  Buffalo Jump Wines on display at a Wyoming liquor mart

Of course, one of the biggest wine-making obstacles in Wyoming is where to get the grapes. Buffalo Jump sources its fruit from different areas of California, depending on the grapes. The Cabernet Sauvignon (also made into a rose) comes from the Suisun Valley, the Sauvignon Blanc comes from Lake County, and the Chardonnay from Santa Maria. All of these grapes are chosen for their specific wine-making qualities, and the vineyards that grow these grapes have long-term contracts with Buffalo Jump. The grapes are handpicked, crushed, and fermented before the trip to Wyoming because Scott and Beckie do not yet have the facilities to do the crush in-house. Once in Cody, the art of winemaking continues. The wines are fined (removing visible particles in the wine) with vegan-friendly measures—though this isn’t necessarily advertised on the label. Some of the white wines are filtered and some also go through cold stabilization to remove certain acids and particles that might cause sediment. Few additional sulfites are added during the process. (An ironic side note to this is that Scott has a sensitivity to sulfites. His slight allergy makes for wine drinkable by others who may also have this same issue.) Wines are aged in French and American oak before they are bottled and labeled on site.

Here, Laura (University of Wyoming chemistry and molecular biology student) tests and quality controls the wine in the new production area. Alex (UW graphic design student) and Jerrod (smart phone app writer) also help run the tasting room and bottle wine.

Though the winery is growing by leaps and bounds due to passion and perseverance—Scott and Becky were just moving into a new tasting room with triple the space when I visited—there were hurdles to jump. Most of these issues occurred because Buffalo Jump was a venture no one in Cody knew the exact steps to follow for legality purposes. For instance, the city was unsure of what to do to fulfill the federal, state, and city licenses. The health inspector wasn’t aware of how harmful chlorine could be to wine at any step in the winemaking process so had to rethink the health inspection of the facility. (The winery uses acid sterilizers, which have no effect on the wine, for disinfection purposes instead of chlorine and bleach.) Scott and Beckie have even called on their Republican senator, Mike Enzi, to help them clear up a few issues with the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau). However, all of these “problems” then became positives as Buffalo Jump paved the way for other area businesses that may want to follow in their footsteps. The other difficulty faced has been marketing the wine. Let’s face it…Wyoming is a HUGE state. Scott traveled over 75,000 miles in one year promoting Buffalo Jump Wines to those around the state. Wyoming has been incredibly receptive though, as people all over have supported Scott, Beckie, and Buffalo Jump Wines.

image, left:  new winery tasting room

When I heard Scott and Beckie talk about their wines, I could hear the passion in their voices. Scott said, “We just love it!” And this love for the craft of winemaking is evident in each wine they make. The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc is a unique wine with ample lemon and melon notes, very smooth on the palette. The stainless steel fermented 2011 Chardonnay is a crisper style of Chardonnay with mineral and a hint of butter. The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon roseis a great summer wine. Beautiful light ruby in color, it is filled with tart strawberries and just a slight suggestion of leather. (Plus, I love a single-varietal pink wine.) The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is filled with baked fruit, vanilla, and cedar. Aged for 16 months in French and American oak, it has smooth tannins. I also love that it is only 12.6 percent alcohol, proving that a good Cab doesn’t have to be hot with alcohol. The Petite Sirah from 2007 is one of Buffalo Jump’s reserve wines. With notes of forest floor, pine, earth, baked plum, and cedar, this is a special wine. The last regular tasting wine was the 2007 Merlot, with smells and tastes of berries, petrol, garage, berries, earth, and spice; this was a solid Merlot with a very-pleasant finish.

image, left:  the regular tasting lineup

When we finished tasting in the front tasting room, Beckie and Scott led me back to their new and improved production area for barrel tastings of some unique wines they bought when they were trying to source grapes. A winery in California was actually going out of business, yet still had wines in barrels; some needed bottled and some still needed aged. Beckie and Scott helped that winery bottle its final vintage and then purchased the barreled wines to continue aging in Cody. The wines included a 2006 Petite Sirah, a 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2007 Cabernet Franc, and a 2006 Petite Verdot. Scott and Beckie aren’t sure yet what path they will take with these wines, but whatever they choose to do…I want to be able to purchase these wines! The extended aging has softened the tannins while bringing out the fruit. My two favorites were the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (already achieving a brick-orange color with baked fruits, pepper, oak, and soft tannins) and the 2006 Petite Verdot(inky, brick-red with Fig Newton, dried fruit, vanilla, and supple tannins). These are wines I will jump at the chance to have in my glass!

image, left:  the new tasting area

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you,” said Oprah Winfrey. Beckie and Scott make Buffalo Jump Wines with a true passion, and these wines are exciting for all who taste—and all wine lovers in Wyoming. The future of Buffalo Jump is also exciting as they plan to make mead (honey wine from Lovell, Wyoming honey) and a moscato; they are also looking at the possibility of opening another tasting room in Wyoming at some point and creating a wine club for customers. I have jumped on the bandwagon of Buffalo Jump Wines, a bandwagon I will be riding well into the future!

image, left:  personalized glasses at the tasting room for Buffalo Jumpers who stop in to enjoy wine

Visit Buffalo Jump Winery’s website — and on Facebook!

 

WY ART + NEWS FROM PARKS: T.A. Moulton Barn 100th Anniversary, SAGE Show, Plein Art in JH

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We are thrilled to have an opportunity to promote the T.A. Moulton Barn’s 100th anniversary, and bring notice to their fundraising efforts to restore one of the most photographed barns in the world! Through July 31, submit your photos of the T.A. Moulton Barn (please note this is only the T.A. Moulton Barn we’re featuring right now!) — submit your photos and how you wish to be credited via email (editor@wyolifestyle.com) or on our Facebook page (Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine). We will create a special, digital supplement of the photos that will be shared on our website and via our social media channels. By submitting their photos, photographers agree to have their photo digitally published with proper credits — no financial compensation is offered. Please remember this is only the T.A. Moulton Barn that we are spotlighting currently — it is pictured below.

Below, please find information on Grand Teton National Park’s celebration of the 100th annivesary of the T.A. Moulton Barn!

Centennial Celebration Planned to Commemorate the T.A. Moulton Barn

MOOSE, WY — Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott and her staff will join Moulton family members and friends, as well as artists and history aficionados, to celebrate a milestone: the 100th anniversary of the Thomas Alma Moulton barn on Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park.  A series of activities that include remarks by national park, state and local officials will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

As part of the day’s events, remarks will be made at 12:30 p.m. by Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott, Mayor Mark Barron, County Commissioner Paul Vogelheim, Jerry Moulton, T.A. Moulton’s grandson, and Sara Needles, the cultural resources administrator for Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources. Other activities planned for the day include story-telling by author Ken Thomasma, oral history chats by  Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, walking tours by veteran historic preservation specialist Harrison Goodall, music by John Sidle, and a quick-draw contest for children. A concurrent celebration open to the public and hosted by descendants of T.A. Moulton on their adjoining ranch will include raffles and a silent auction.  All proceeds from the family event will benefit a T.A. Moulton Barn Centennial Preservation Fund managed by the Grand Teton National Park Foundation and the Grand Teton Association.  

Parking will be extremely limited on Antelope Flats Road and Mormon Row. Consequently, everyone wishing to attend the centennial activities should park and ride. Buses will shuttle people to and from the Mormon Row venue with a start from the parking lot near the Moose Post Office. This shuttle service is free and will run from 8:45 a.m. through 2 p.m. Attendees are advised to be prepared for a day in the sun and bring sunscreen, sun hats, shade umbrellas and water.

Thomas Alma’s son, Clark Moulton, often said, “If I had a nickel for every picture that was taken of that barn, I’d be rich.” Therefore, preceding the July 20 events, the Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum (JHHSM) is hosting a fundraiser for future restoration work through a public art show called “A Nickel for the Barn.” The JHHSM recently called upon all artists—amateur and professional—to submit original art with images of Mormon Row for a public exhibit. All proceeds will go to the T.A. Moulton Barn Centennial Preservation Fund.  Installation of submitted pieces took place July 1 at the JHHSM building on North Cache in Jackson. The artwork is on display and for sale until July 21. All pieces will then be moved to the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose for a second show from July 22-August 4.

First built in 1913 as a flat-roofed shelter for horses, the modest T.A. Moulton barn was capped with its now-famous gabled roof some years later. Today, this treasured icon catches the eye of photographers and artists, as well as the interest of wedding parties, who wish to savor a bit of the “old west” that embodies Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park.  

For more information about the T.A. Moulton barn and life on Mormon Row, along with historic photos, please visit their website: www.themoultonbarn.com

SHERIDAN: SAGE Community Art Center Hosts Native American Art

 

JACKSON: Trio Gallery Event

JACKSON: Plein Air for the Park Fine Art Show & Sale

ON THE CALENDAR: July 5, 2013

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LARAMIE:  Jubilee Days is coming!

laramie’s hometown celebration is about to kick off, and we’re THRILLED at WLM! It’s one of our favorite times of year! Rodeos, street dances, parades, pancake breakfasts, carnivals — OH MY! Click here for the schedule of events from LJD & Downtown Laramie.

ROCK SPRINGS:  International Day July 14:  

Travel hounds seeking a cultural experience need look no further than Rock Springs, Wyo.’s, International Day, July 14 in Bunning Park.

Rock Springs, nicknamed the “Home of 56 Nationalities,” hosts the free event, which celebrates the rich and diverse cultural heritage in Sweetwater County. It is the only ethnic festival of its kind in Wyoming, so visitors won’t want to miss it! This year’s 14th annual festival features a wide range of local, regional, and international entertainment, activities for kids, exotic foods and unique vendor items.

Performers from various parts of the world provide a smorgasbord of music and dance entertainment throughout the day and include the following acts.

  • Native Dave Pedri and his EIO band kick off the festivities with polka favorites and reappear for an encore later in the evening.
  • Another local, Tony Corona will serenade guests in the park with his strolling accordion tunes.
  • International dancers of the Basque Club of Utah bring on the Basque beats.
  • The Duna Dancers represent countries around Eastern Europe’s Danube River.
  • The Zavala family of Mariachi Z invites spectators to kick up their heels with traditional Mexican folk music.
  • Zivio, an ensemble from Salt Lake City, presents a medley of movement and music from the Balkan region.
  • Finally, from Park City, Utah, the Irish rock band Swagger brings the evening to a crescendo with an energetic rug-cutting performance that promises to end the day’s festivities on a high note.For more information call the Rock Springs Chamber at 307-362-3771. (content via Sweetwater County Tourism)

    SHERIDAN:  Wyo Rodeo July 6-14:  

    Join thousands of rodeo fans in Sheridan for the 83rd annual event! This awesome festival includes rodeo, music, and tons of FUN! Check out their website for more info!


    SHERIDAN:  Polo Games Kick Off! 

    Local polo teams in action, with  tournaments every Sunday from June 16 through August 25. The games in June (one game each Sunday) are at 2:00 pm. The games in July and August (two games, back to back, each Sunday) are at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. In addition, the teams are playing practice games every Wednesday and Friday at 3:00 and 5:00 pm and every Saturday at 10:00 am. Spectators are welcome, with no admission charge. There are bleachers for seating, but also feel free to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. No dogs, please. For more information, contact “Perk” Connell at (307) 674-4928 or visitwww.thebighornpoloclub.com.

    DUBOIS: Hats Off to America Continues Through the Weekend!

    The event began July 3, continued with holiday festivities July 4, and is rounding out the weekend with lots of FUN! Take a look at the events below…

    July 5 – Rodeo – 8 P.M. Clarence Allison Memorial Arena.  307-262-6094

    July 6- Rodeo – 8 P.M. Clarence Allison Memorial Arena.  307-262-6094

    July 7 – Dubois Chamber of Commerce Chicken BBQ at Town Park. 4-8 p.m. 307-455-2556 or 307-455-3320 $12. Local entertainment.

    LANDER:  Joe Diffie Concert TONIGHT!

    The Joe Diffie concert that will benefit the rebuilding of the Lander Community Center takes place TONIGHT! We’d love to see some pictures from the event!

    RIVERTON:  1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous Continues…

    Riverton, WY – The annual re-enactment of the 1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous will be held this year from July 3rd to the 7th.  This year marks the 175th anniversary of the original rendezvous.  This rendezvous is the only re-enactment located on the actual historic site. One is walking in the footsteps of such great trappers and traders such as Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, Joe Meek, Andrew Drips, William Drummond Stewart, Moses “Black” Harris, and others.

    This year’s fun starts on the Wed. the 3rd at 3 pm with a parade down Main Street in Riverton, followed by opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. with a free dinner and Native American dancing to follow. Thursday, Friday and Saturday will see the normal black powder shooting, hawk ‘n knife competitions and numerous seminars centered around the fur trapping era.  This year there will be more traders than usual as the national rendezvous will be the next week in Laramie. This gives visitors a chance to “shop til they drop”.

    The organizers pride themselves on having a “beginners” or “teaching” rendezvous with the seminars offered. Saturday will be set aside as a family day with a great number of activities for kids and “non” participants in the rendezvous.  There will be seminars on fire starting with flint and steel, dutch oven cooking, flint knapping, Teepee set-up and organization, various trapping methods, historical information about the era, and many others.

    To find the rendezvous, travel east on Monroe off of Federal Blvd to Smith Rd. turn south and follow the signs. www.1838rendezvous.com

    Events for the remainder of the weekend follow…

    Friday, July 5
    Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 8 a.m  – 12 p.m. at theShooting Range
    Hawk & Knife re-entry 9am-5pm at the Hawk & Knife Range
    Seminar – Beaver Trapping on the River 10 a.m.
    Seminar- Trapping other fur bearers 11 a.m.at the River
    Seminar – Fire Making with Flint and Steel, etc. 1 p.m.

    Seminar – Teepee Lore at Segundo Campsite 2 p.m.

    Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Shooting Range

    Seminar-Learning to throw the hawk and kniffe at the Hawk and Knife range 3 p.m
    Seminar – TBA 4 p.m.
    Council Fire, Prize Awards, Entertainment 8:30 p.m. at the Council Fire

    Saturday, July 6
    Calcutta – Auction @ Roost 9 a.m.
    Calcutta Shoot – immediately following Auction at the Shooting Range

    Seminar – Beaver Trapping on the River 10 a.m.
    Seminar- Trapping other fur bearers 11 a.m.at the River
    Seminar – Fire Making with Flint and Steel, etc. 1 p.m.

    Seminar – Teepee Lore at Segundo Campsite 2 p.m.

    Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Shooting Range
    Seminar-Learning to throw the hawk and kniffe at the Hawk and Knife range 3 p.m
    Seminar – TBA 4 p.m.
    Council Fire, Prize Awards, Entertainment 8:30 p.m. at the Council Fire
    July 7 Sunday Location
    Church Services 9 a.m. at the Council Fire
    Closing Ceremonies 10 a.m. at the Council Fire

    For updated schedule www.1838rendezvous.com

     

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FORT LARAMIE:  Old Fashioned Fun on the Fourth

Our current issue profiles the fun to be had at Fort Laramie this Fourth of July! All day long, enjoy history, fun & games — visit our current issue for more details! CLICK HERE

CODY:  94th Annual Cody Stampede

Cody’s major event of the year with rodeos, parades, fireworks and family entertainment.

7:00 a.m. Cody Runner’s Stampede
5K walk, 5K & 10K run—begins at Recreation Center
9:30 a.m. Stampede Parade – Cowboys, Indians & Thieves (Mainstreet) 2013 Theme – Cowboys, Indians, Lawmen, and Thieves! 2013 Grand Marshal is Craig Johnson author of the Longmeir book series that has been made in to an A&E TV show.
10–5 p.m. Wild West Extravaganza
Arts, Craft & Food Show (City Park)
11–1 p.m. Elk’s Lunch
(BBQ Beef Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Coleslaw) $6.00
11–2 p.m. BBQ at Eagles Lodge (Public Welcome)
11–4 p.m. VFW Display of Guns, Vietnam
11–4 p.m. VFW WWII Memorabilia & BBQ Burgers,
Brats & Dogs with Fixings $5.00
12:00 p.m Freedom Bell Ceremony VFW Post
1–4 p.m. Entertainment
5:00 p.m. Cody Stampede PRCA Rodeo
Gates open @ 3:00 (Stampede Park on Cody’s West Strip)
10:00 p.m. Fireworks—Cody Skylighters

LIVE MUSIC
City Park
12:00 Stomp & Company 1:00 Triple C Cowboys
2:00 Sid Hausman 2:30 Wilson Family Band
3:30 Cimarron 4:30 Susan Parks
4:30 Dennis Jay

Wild West Extravaganza – To get a booth for this craft fair located next to City Park, please contact Becky Kinkade at 307-578-7040.

LARAMIE:  Freedom Has a Birthday

Laramie’s annual Fourth of July celebration draws thousands to Washington Park, all day long! Beginning at 9:30 AM, enjoy live music, food, lots of people and a great time to be had by all!

DUBOIS:  “Hats Off to America” Theme for Dubois Fourth of July Parade

The Dubois parade is unique with its spectacular scenery as the backdrop to this charming western town.

With all the 4th of July parades going on, it’s difficult to decide where to go. The Dubois parade is unique with its spectacular scenery as the backdrop to this charming western town. It includes just about every group of folks who live and work in Dubois as well as the town’s past and present. It is diverse and includes the dude ranching culture as well as the schools, churches, civic organizations, local groups and clubs. Below are events for the Fourth of July and the days adjacent:
Schedule of events:July 3–National Bighorn Sheep Center 20th Birthday Party – FREE “BRAT”LUNCH @noon (till food is gone). 307-455-3429July 3 – Boot Scootin’ Into Summer with Jan Marrou 6:30 p.m  at The Rustic Pine 307-455-2430July 4 – Kiwanis Kid’s Games in City Park -11 a.m. 307-455-2269.July 4 – Parade – 2 P.M. Starts at Town Park. THEME: “Hats Off To America” 307-455-2556

July 4 –Cub Scout’s Annual “Ducky” Race in Horse Creek (After the parade.)

July 4 – Fireworks at dusk.

July 5 – Rodeo – 8 P.M. Clarence Allison Memorial Arena.  307-262-6094

July 6- Rodeo – 8 P.M. Clarence Allison Memorial Arena.  307-262-6094

July 7 – Dubois Chamber of Commerce Chicken BBQ at Town Park. 4-8 p.m. 307-455-2556 or 307-455-3320 $12. Local entertainment.

CASPER:  Casper Events Center Hosts Fourth of July Event

Good Morning Tonight 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Another Lost Year 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Jalan Crossland 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Aquile 8:45pm – 10:00pm

The BIG FIREWORKS SHOW IN THE SKY will start at approximately 10:00 pm. The Official Fireworks Festival soundtrack will be broadcasted on 104.7 KISS-FM, 107.9 The River, K2 Radio, Rock 96.7, My Country 95.5, and AM 1400, ESPN Radio – all Townsquare Media Stations.

Pursuant to City Park regulations, no glass containers and no alcohol will be permitted to be carried onto the premises. Coolers, food and beverages are permitted. The beer garden will have a service area available. Must be 21 years of age or older and show a valid photo ID to enter the serving area. Gates to the grounds of the Casper Events Center open at 4:00 pm. Admission is $10 per vehicle, $5 per motorcycle, and $5 per bicycle and pedestrian. All gate admission is on a CASH ONLY basis. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Casper Events Center  Box Office at 307-577-3030 or at 800-442-2256 or online at www.CasperEventsCenter.com.

RIVERTON:  1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous

Riverton, WY – The annual re-enactment of the 1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous will be held this year from July 3rd to the 7th.  This year marks the 175th anniversary of the original rendezvous.  This rendezvous is the only re-enactment located on the actual historic site. One is walking in the footsteps of such great trappers and traders such as Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, Joe Meek, Andrew Drips, William Drummond Stewart, Moses “Black” Harris, and others.

This year’s fun starts on the Wed. the 3rd at 3 pm with a parade down Main Street in Riverton, followed by opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. with a free dinner and Native American dancing to follow. Thursday, Friday and Saturday will see the normal black powder shooting, hawk ‘n knife competitions and numerous seminars centered around the fur trapping era.  This year there will be more traders than usual as the national rendezvous will be the next week in Laramie. This gives visitors a chance to “shop til they drop”.

The organizers pride themselves on having a “beginners” or “teaching” rendezvous with the seminars offered. Saturday will be set aside as a family day with a great number of activities for kids and “non” participants in the rendezvous.  There will be seminars on fire starting with flint and steel, dutch oven cooking, flint knapping, Teepee set-up and organization, various trapping methods, historical information about the era, and many others.

To find the rendezvous, travel east on Monroe off of Federal Blvd to Smith Rd. turn south and follow the signs. www.1838rendezvous.com

July 3-7, 2013
Held on the Original 1838 Rendezvous Site in Riverton, WY

Seminars on “skills & history” of early fur trade era
Primitive & Tin Tipi (modern) Camp Areas
Black powder / Hawk & Knife competitions
Vendors dealing in pre-1840 Trade Goods

Wednesday, July 3
Parade: Main St. beginning @ Bank of West 3 p.m.  Main St., Riverton
Opening Ceremonies 5 p.m. at the Parade grounds
Wind River Heritage Ctr Cook-out @ Roost 6 p.m. at the Roost
American Indian Dances 7 p.m. at the Roost

Thursday, July 4
Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Shooting Range
Hawk & Knife re-entry 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Hawk & Knife Range
Seminars – TBA
Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Shooting Range
Booshway Camp Carry-in Dinner 6 p.m. at the Roost
Council Fire, entertainment 8:30 p.m. at the Council Fire

Friday, July 5
Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 8 a.m  – 12 p.m. at theShooting Range
Hawk & Knife re-entry 9am-5pm at the Hawk & Knife Range
Seminar – Beaver Trapping on the River 10 a.m.
Seminar- Trapping other fur bearers 11 a.m.at the River
Seminar – Fire Making with Flint and Steel, etc. 1 p.m.

Seminar – Teepee Lore at Segundo Campsite 2 p.m.

Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Shooting Range

Seminar-Learning to throw the hawk and kniffe at the Hawk and Knife range 3 p.m
Seminar – TBA 4 p.m.
Council Fire, Prize Awards, Entertainment 8:30 p.m. at the Council Fire

Saturday, July 6
Calcutta – Auction @ Roost 9 a.m.
Calcutta Shoot – immediately following Auction at the Shooting Range

Seminar – Beaver Trapping on the River 10 a.m.
Seminar- Trapping other fur bearers 11 a.m.at the River
Seminar – Fire Making with Flint and Steel, etc. 1 p.m.

Seminar – Teepee Lore at Segundo Campsite 2 p.m.

Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Shooting Range
Seminar-Learning to throw the hawk and kniffe at the Hawk and Knife range 3 p.m
Seminar – TBA 4 p.m.
Council Fire, Prize Awards, Entertainment 8:30 p.m. at the Council Fire
July 7 Sunday Location
Church Services 9 a.m. at the Council Fire
Closing Ceremonies 10 a.m. at the Council Fire

For updated schedule www.1838rendezvous.com

LANDER: 119th Pioneer Days Parade & Rotary Buffalo BBQ

Pioneer Days Parade — 10 AM Lander Main Street

The annual Rotary Buffalo Barbecue will be Thursday, July 4, 11 am-2 pm at Lander City Park. The menu consists of buffalo bratwurst w/sauerkraut or grilled onions, buffalo hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, corn on the cob, chips, soda and water.

Cost is $7 in advance or $8 at the gate on July 4. Proceeds benefit local Rotary projects. Tickets are now available at the Lander Area Chamber of Commerce, 160 N 1st St.

ROCK SPRINGS: Parks & Rec Department Fireworks

The Rock Springs Parks & Recreation Department will once again be hosting Wyoming’s Largest Fireworks Display over the Wataha Recreation Area in 2012.The Fireworks show will commence at 10:00pm. Events leading up to the fireworks include the FireWhacker golf tournamentconcerts,contests, local food vendors and we will also broadcast the synchronised music into the Wataha Rec Area for all who attend to hear. Begins at 10 PM!

EVANSTON: Fresh Air, Freedom & Fun Festival

Join our friends in Evanston at the annual Independence Day Fresh Air, Freedom & Fun Festival. Food, fun, games, and music for your enjoyment in Hamblin Park.  Check the July calendar of events for dates and times. Annual 4th of July fireworks are always displayed on the 4th.

CHEYENNE: Fourth of July Events at Frontier Park

Cheyenne Frontier Days and the City of Cheyenne have released the Fourth of July celebration schedule at Frontier Park.

  • 5:30 p.m. Frontier park opens
  • 6:00 p.m. Music by Country Club Band
  • 7:30 p.m. Intermission
  • 8:00 p.m. Tops in Blue- the Air Force’s Entertainment Showcase
  • 9:35 p.m.  Fireworks

All events are free and open to the public. Parking is free as well. Fireworks other than the professional show are not permitted on Frontier Park.

TEN SLEEP: 67th Annual 4th of July Parade & Rodeo

67th Annual 4th of July Parade and Rodeo in Ten Sleep!! Parade at 10 am, rodeo at 1. Country roundup: craft fair in the Ten Sleep park 9-2

EVANSTON:  Uinta County Veterans Board Mud Races — Saturday, July 6, Uinta County Fairgrounds

SHERIDAN:  Big Horn Equestrian Center Fireworks — Gates open at 4:00!