ON THE CALENDAR: January 28, 2012

Posted on 28 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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IPSSSDR KICKED OFF JANUARY 25 — CONTINUES THROUGH FEBRUARY 2

The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) kicked off on January 25, 2013 in Jackson, as teams mushed through the town’s streets. Teams are now traveling across nine other communities over the next eight days racing through nine other towns before finishing on February 2. Towns welcome mushers and canine competitors with musher meet-and-greets, Dutch oven dinners, pooch parades and ice sculpture splendors. Spectators need only bundle up for the formidably frosty fun and prepare to quaff cocoa as they catch the paw-pounding action amid breathtaking mountain vistas. For more information, call 307.734.1163 or visit www.wyomingstagestop.org for a complete schedule of events.

CRYSTAL CLASSIC, GREEN RIVER: February 15 & 16

CODY — 15th Annual Ice Waterfall Festival & Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball in February

15th Annual Ice Waterfall:

February 15 – February 18, 2013

Ice climbing clinics & events

Southfork & The Cody Auditorium

Contact Don Foote at 307-527-4326

Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball:

February 23 – February 23, 2013 5 – 11 PM

Wolfville Hall (Cody Auditorium)

Celebrate WY’s famous citizen’s birthday with dancing, prime rib dinner, silent auction and lots of fun! Turn of the century period attire!

Contact: Jerry Boydston, 307-899-7760

WEDDING EXPOS: Casper, Laramie, Sweetwater County (in Rock Springs), Fremont County (in Lander)

visit our Wyoming Weddings website for wedding vendors, inspirational blogs & more!

L OTS coming up for wedding planning in Wyoming!

Cody Bridal Faire — February 16, 2013 — Buffalo Bill Historical Center

LARAMIE BRIDAL EXPO: February 17, 2013 — Hilton & UW Conference Center, 12:30 – 4 PM

SWEETWATER COUNTY EXPO: February 23, 2013 — Holiday Inn, Rock Springs, 12:00 – 3 PM

FREMONT COUNTY EXPO: March 9, 2013 — Pronghorn Lodge, Monarch Room, times TBA Contact Tami at Chisholm’s Jewelry or Kati with Wyoming Weddings (editor@wyolifestyle.com) for booth info — 307-332-5902

SAVE THE DATE for the 22nd Annual Cheyenne Bridal Expo 2014! January 12, 2014 at the Ice & Events Center!

Pick up our 2013 wedding guide across Wyoming, or email brides@wyomingweddingsonline.com to request your guide in the mail!

image courtesy Canines for Charity

CANINES FOR CHARITY, CASPER — FEBRUARY 9 & 10

Canines for Charity is a great event — be sure to check their website for lots of information! http://www.caninesforcharity.com/

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ON THE TABLE…FOOD NEWS FROM ACROSS WYOMING:

Altitude Chophouse Specials — Laramie

lobster and scallop risotto Creamy arborio rice studded with lobster and pan seared sea scallops. Garnished with asiago cheese. 18.

marinated sirloin Eight ounces of Certified Angus Beef® seasoned with a soy, dijon and garlic marinade. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and a gorgonzola and jalapeño cream sauce. 18.

grilled twin pork loin Brushed with rosemary oil and finished with a fig and sage demi glace. Served over goat cheese mashed potatoes. 17.

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Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill Specials — Laramie

cheeseburger pizza Eight inch Italian pizza crust topped with seasoned ground beef, bacon, onions, pickles and melted American and mozzarella cheese. 8.

baked pasta Chicken breast sauteed with spinach and mushrooms and tossed with marinara sauce and cavitappi pasta. Topped with asiago cheese and baked until bubbly. Served with your choice of a cup of soup or a small
garden salad. 11.

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WYOMING FIRST: Riverstone Art

Posted on 25 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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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 Riverstone Art of Cheyenne, WY

Diana Riverstone, Riverstone Art Diana@riverstoneart.com www.riverstoneart.com

Big Sky Trail

Diana has always loved art and creating beautiful things. She took art classes all though high school, winning awards for her serigraphs (silk screening process). Then careers happened and art got left behind. Before retiring, Diana found an oil painting class through Cheyenne Parks and Recreation and got hooked on painting in her first class. Diana decided to take some art classes when she retired to see if she still had any talent. She switched to acrylics and water based mediums because they offer unlimited potential to create special effects in her work. Some very special paintings developed from simply wondering what else she could do with her materials and experimenting with them.

Diana creates original, realistic landscape paintings from wide plains panoramas to mountains, forests, deserts and caves. Her work comes in a variety of sizes and color palettes to suit any taste and decor. She also created a special Cave Series where the viewer feels as though they are standing in a cave looking outward. Diana also paints on both sides of a piece of glass – the background on the back side and the foreground on the front.

Midnight Magic

The uniqueness of Diana’s work can include thin to very thick applications of pastes that create thick textures up to one inch above the canvas or “crack” in unique ways. She also use various paint mediums like sand, fibers, flakes and mica for interesting textures. These painting mediums create their own shadows for interesting and unusual effects. For subtle sparkle, sheen, and shifting color depending on your angle of view, Diana uses iridescent, metallic and interference paint and additives. Several paintings have won awards in various art shows. Prices depend on size and materials, and generally run from $75.00 to $500.00, plus appropriate taxes and shipping if needed.

Cougar Country

Custom orders are welcomed; Diana loves to talk with people about content and color preferences. She can be contacted by email at Diana@riverstoneart.comor through her website at www.riverstoneart.com .

Diana’s work can be found in the gallery and gift shop at the Cheyenne Artists’ Guild off Morrie Avenue in Holiday Park, Cheyenne. She also has two pieces at Emerald Foam Control Products off Camp Stool in Cheyenne. Diana would love to have her paintings for sale in additional stores and galleries. Her work can also be seen on her website: www.riverstoneart.com .

Desert Windows

Paintings selected:

Desert Windows ($350.00), very thick application of texture medium, acrylic paint, part of Cave Series
Silver and Gold ($200.00), painted on glass using acrylic, iridescence and metallic paints; texture is due to slightly thick paint layers
Cougar Country ($375.00), light application of texture medium to create the rocks and foreground, interference color shifts the highlights from silver to gold depending on the angle of viewing.
Big Sky Trail ($375.00), medium application of texture medium, iridescent and interference color used on highlights
Midnight Magic (375.00), Very thick application of various texture mediums, acrylic, metallic, iridescent and interference color used

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ON THE CALENDAR: January 18, 2013

Posted on 19 January, 201319 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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CODY — 15th Annual Ice Waterfall Festival & Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball in February

15th Annual Ice Waterfall:

February 15 – February 18, 2013

Ice climbing clinics & events

Southfork & The Cody Auditorium

Contact Don Foote at 307-527-4326

Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball:

February 23 – February 23, 2013 5 – 11 PM

Wolfville Hall (Cody Auditorium)

Celebrate WY’s famous citizen’s birthday with dancing, prime rib dinner, silent auction and lots of fun! Turn of the century period attire!

Contact: Jerry Boydston, 307-899-7760

IPSSSDR KICKS OFF JANUARY 25

Dogs rule Jackson’s Town Square during the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) kick off on January 25, 2013, as teams mush through the town’s streets. A rollicking party for spectators accompanies the start, including a pig roast, torchlight parade and fireworks finale at Snow King Mountain. Teams spend the next eight days racing through nine other towns before finishing on February 2. Towns welcome mushers and canine competitors with musher meet-and-greets, Dutch oven dinners, pooch parades and ice sculpture splendors. Spectators need only bundle up for the formidably frosty fun and prepare to quaff cocoa as they catch the paw-pounding action amid breathtaking mountain vistas. For more information, call 307.734.1163 or visit www.wyomingstagestop.org for a complete schedule of events.

CRYSTAL CLASSIC, GREEN RIVER: February 15 & 16

WEDDING EXPOS: Casper, Laramie, Sweetwater County (in Rock Springs), Fremont County (in Lander)

LOTS coming up for wedding planning in Wyoming!

CASPER’S BRIDAL EXTRAVAGANZA: January 26, 2013 — Casper Events Center, 10 AM – 4 PM

LARAMIE BRIDAL EXPO: February 17, 2013 — Hilton & UW Conference Center, 12:30 – 4 PM

SWEETWATER COUNTY EXPO: February 23, 2013 — Holiday Inn, Rock Springs, 12:00 – 3 PM

FREMONT COUNTY EXPO: March 9, 2013 — Pronghorn Lodge, Monarch Room, times TBA Contact Tami at Chisholm’s Jewelry for booth info — 307-332-5902

SAVE THE DATE for the 22nd Annual Cheyenne Bridal Expo 2014! January 12, 2014 at the Events Center!

Pick up our 2013 wedding guide across Wyoming, or email brides@wyomingweddingsonline.com to request your guide in the mail!

ON THE TABLE…FOOD NEWS FROM ACROSS WYOMING:

Altitude Chophouse Specials — Laramie

fire roasted chicken pasta Pan seared chicken, roasted corn, red pepper, garlic and mushrooms tossed in a creamy chicken stock glaze and served over ziti pasta. 14.

T Bone steak Fourteen ounce steak, grilled to your liking. Served with roasted Yukon Gold potatoes. 24.

pork medallions Breaded, pan seared and served over wild rice. Topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. 14.

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Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill Specials — Laramie

hawaiian pizza Eight inch Italian pizza crust topped with marinara sauce, pineapple, and diced black forest ham. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese. 8.
turkey burger Grilled turkey patty topped with sauteed mushrooms and melted gorgonzola crumbles. Served with your choice of fries, chips and salsa, creamy mashers, cottage cheese or a small garden salad. 8.

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WYOMING FIRST: J-M Creations

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring J-M Creations of Cheyenne, Wyoming

Marilyn Cole & June King 1840 Oxford Dr Cheyenne WY 82002 Phone: 307-635-5869 Email: eking16@juno.com

J-M Creations LLC was started in Cheyenne in 1985. Marilyn and June enjoyed each other’s company and doing crafts, so they decided to start a business together.

J-M Creations creates western souvenirs and Christmas ornaments. Once they have an idea, they start looking for the materials, such as wood, beads, yarn, rope, horse hair or hay. They also create some witty gifts such as Cowboy Bubble Bath (a boot shaped bag with beans), Cowboy Toothpicks (a small boot with nails) as two examples.

Prices range from $3.95 to $8.95. Marilyn and June are happy to work with their customers on special orders — just call or email them! In the subject line of your email, be sure to put “Western Ornaments.” They way they know to open that email first.

Their Ornaments and souvenirs can be found at Cowgirls of the West here in Cheyenne and Miss Etta’s in Laramie.

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ON THE CALENDAR: January 11, 2012

Posted on 12 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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THIS WEEKEND IN UW ATHLETICS:

Next Black Dog Animal Rescue Drives — Cheyenne:

Saturday, January 12 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 13 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

CASPER — Winter Ball Father/Daughter Dance:

From City of Casper website: All girls are invited to wear their favorite dress and enjoy an “Enchanted Evening” with their special father, grandfather or uncle. The night will include hors d’oeuvres, desserts, refreshments and a 5X7 souvenir picture. There will also be several silent auction items and a raffle for an American Girl Doll. The dance begins at 6pm at the Best Western Ramkota in Casper, and the doors open at 5:30 for pictures. This event will sell out, do not delay in getting your tickets purchased for this special evening. Tickets are $40 per couple and $15 for each additional child. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Angie at 262-5117, Heidi at 251-5475 or 307 Dance Academy at 315-6297.

LANDER — Jackson Dinner Theater Comes to Lander!

From Lander Chamber website: “Cooking the World,” written by Bob Berky and starring Bob Berky and Jeff Bratz, is a dark comedy about ritual and meaning, a recipe for coping in a world that has disappeared. Presented as a staged reading with a delicious five-course, petite plaque meal, “Cooking The World” is an evening of fine cuisine, laughter and food for thought. Don’t miss a delicious experience!

Dates: Friday, Jan 18 and Saturday, Jan 19 6 pm
Location: Cowfish back room
Tickets: $35
Tickets available at the Cowfish and Old Town Coffee
Buy your tickets now! This will sell out!

Note: the ticket price does not fully cover the cost of this event. Additional donations are appreciated. Please make checks payable to FCSD1/PALS

A collaboration between the Cowfish and PALS (Promoting Arts in LanderSchools). This project is supported in part by a grant from Wyoming Arts Council, through funding from the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

CODY — 15th Annual Ice Waterfall Festival & Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball in February

15th Annual Ice Waterfall:

February 15 – February 18, 2013

Ice climbing clinics & events

Southfork & The Cody Auditorium

Contact Don Foote at 307-527-4326

Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball:

February 23 – February 23, 2013

Wolfville Hall (Cody Auditorium)

5-11 PM

Celebrate WY’s famous citizen’s birthday with dancing, prime rib dinner, silent auction and lots of fun! Turn of the century period attire!

Contact: Jerry Boydston, 307-899-7760

SHERIDAN — “The Villain Wore a Dirty Shirt” Melodrama & Dinner

Saturday, January 12, 6 – 9:30 PM

Shrine Temple, Sheridan, 145 W. Loucks

From the Sheridan Chamber website: Dinner, followed by an old-time melodrama by the Kalif Shrine Players! Prepare to hiss and boo the villains … and there’ll be popcorn and peanuts to throw too. This is an adults-only evening – an adult version of the show. Dinner is at 6:00 pm, and the show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $17 per person for dinner/show, or $7 per person for the show only, available in advance at the Shrine Center or at the door. For more information, call the Shrine office at (307) 674-4815.

ON THE TABLE…FOOD NEWS FROM ACROSS WYOMING:

Altitude Chophouse & Elmer Lovejoy’s Specials — Laramie

handmade ravioli Pasta pillows stuffed with lobster and crab. Topped with a creamy goat cheese sauce. 15.

grilled amber jack Topped with a fig cream sauce. Paired with sauteed red cabbage. 15.

pan seared chicken breast Lightly breaded and topped with a lime butter sauce and served with spaghetti squash. 14.

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Lovejoy’s Bar & Grill Specials — Laramie

baked stuffed tomato Filled with ham, asiago cheese, red bell peppers and croutons. Served with your choice of fries, chips and salsa, cottage cheese, creamy garlic mashed potatoes or a small tossed green salad. 8.

grilled chicken panini Grilled chicken, sauteed mushrooms, onions, spinach and creamy white cheddar cheese sauce tucked in a hoagie. Served with your choice of fries, chips and salsa, cottage cheese, creamy garlic mashed potatoes or a small tossed green salad. 8.5

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WYOMING FIRST: CAP-LURES

Posted on 11 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Cap-Lures of Casper, WY

Michael Walock, Cap-Lures 2400 W 39^thCasper, WY 82604 307-237-3915

cap-lures@bresnan.net www.caplures.com

Michael Walock was born and raised in North Dakota where hunting, fishing, trapping, camping and outdoor recreation is the way of life. He began fishing at the age of two with his father and has continued for 57 years to date and plans to continue. Back then fishing rods and reels, tackle and lures were not as modern as they are today. Michael and his father made several lures from wood or whatever they could find. Fishing in Canada once, losing most of what little tackle he had, Michael made a spinner from a pop top can, which worked great. Many times they could not afford bait nor did they have nets to seine minnows, but they could always dig worms. Michael started to experiment with bottle caps in 1972 but could not get the cap to spin.

In 1979, Michael move to Casper, where his interests in fishing, hunting etc. became anew due to the state of Wyoming’s beauty, and the game and fish that abound here. He again started to work on the cap lure and in 2010 Michael perfected the lure while providing an outlet to recycle bottle caps. Michael’s wife and son assist in all aspects of this family oriented business, in which the Walock family takes great pride.

All the lures are functional and some people just collect them. The lures have caught many fish including the trout pictured on their web site. They can be used with live bait and at various depths with sinkers. There is no other lure like them in the world. The lures are original and patented; and there is the added bonus of recycling the caps. Customers can also place custom orders.

Get in on the lure action by catching a display or signed, dated and framed collection series by retailing them in your store. Email Cap-Lures direct, visit their web site, or visit one of these retailers.

Cap-Lures can be found at the retailers below:

Sunset Bar & Grill, Alcova
Sloanes General Store, Alcova
Rocky Mountain Discount Sports, Casper
Hide A Way Sports Bar, Mills
Sunset Liquors, Douglas
VFW, Casper
Several C Stores throughout Colorado where Distributor Wild West Munchies deliver.

Single lures start at $5.60

Single lure frames start at $15.00

6-Pack of lures framed start at $40.00

12-Pack of lures framed start at $80.00

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WYOMING FIRST: Dowd House Studios

Posted on 4 January, 20134 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring: Dowd House Studios of Alpine, WY

Jenny & Sam Dowd Dowd House Studios PO Box 3831 Alpine, WY 83128 Near the Idaho/Wyoming Border off Hwy 89 south of Jackson

Phone: 307-413-4460

Email: jennydowd@gmail.com

Website: www.dowdhousestudios.com

Jenny & Sam Dowd met as students at Kansas State University in the ceramics studio. They traded phone numbers written in pieces of clay. They both have always been drawn to working with their hands, and each had experiences with clay as children, which stuck with them. As they moved around the country they always set up some sort of studio, but Alpine, Wyoming is the first place the Dowd’s studio in their home feels permanent.

Dowd House Studios is known for their utilitarian pottery. They like to make pottery that can be used every day but also for special occasions. Sam carves or brushes animals onto his pieces which can be very whimsical and, of course, one of a kind. From the fish of the region to dinosaurs, birds and deep-sea fish, they strive to create a piece of art in each of their pots, hoping that the customer will enjoy the experience as much as the Dowds did making the pieces.

The Dowds welcome custom orders and commission of projects. They enjoy projects that can be personalized for their customers. Jenny and Sam work with a few Jackson hotels. They created water pitchers for the Wort Hotel and the Four Seasons in Teton Village, as examples.

You can find Dowd House Studio pieces in Jackson at the Wort Mercantile; in Alpine at the Mountain View Natural Market and the Raven Lunatic’s Art Gallery. You can also visit their studio and the best way to contact them is by email. Prices start at $12. Other places to find the Dowd’s work is on a recently created Etsy site and on Facebook; links for both are on their website.

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WYOMING FIRST: Crazy Woman Trading Company

Posted on 21 December, 20124 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring: Crazy Woman Trading Company of Sheridan, WY

Linda and Willie Fauth 120 N Main Sheridan, WY 82801 307-672-3939

crazywomantradingco@wyoming.com www.crazywomantradingco.com

Crazy Woman Trading Co. began when Linda and Willis Fauth purchased and remodeled a historic building on Main Street in Sheridan, and she wanted a historic name to match. While dining with friends, Linda asked for suggestions for a name for her store,” blank blank trading company.” All of a sudden someone said “Crazy Woman” and Linda replied, “That’s it! Crazy Woman Trading Co.”

The name of the store and listening to what her customers want is what inspires Linda’s products. Crazy Woman Chili is made in Sheridan and is so good it has won awards!!

All of the Crazy Woman Trading Co. products feature their logo, Crazy Woman.

Crazy Woman Trading Co. products are sold only in their store and at Best Out West mall in Sheridan. Because Crazy Woman Trading Co. is trademarked, Linda and Willis are considering selling in different areas.

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WYOMING FIRST: Wyoming Silvers

Posted on 14 December, 201214 December, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Wyoming Silvers of Upton, Wyoming

Jill & Dennis Hendrix PO Box 872 Upton, WY 82730 307-630-4166 wyomingsilvers@yahoo.com www.wyomingsilvers.net

Jill & Dennis Hendrix began selling wholesale to gift shops and state parks across the country. In 1997 they began direct sales and discontinued selling in the wholesale market. Wyoming Silvers offers a diverse product line from jewelry to lariat baskets and clocks. Jill and Dennis have received several fine art awards at art shows across the Midwest.

Wyoming Silvers creates art glass jewelry and some silver work. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, blown, fused and torch-work glass. Dennis creates lariat rope baskets and lariat clocks. He also creates the custom name rings. Each one is made with the customer’s personalization on a comfort fit stainless steel band. They are very reasonably priced at $35 which includes the ring and all the personalization.

Wyoming Silvers recently received licensing to use the Bucking Horse and Rider logo on their line of personalized jewelry of rings, pendants or bracelets and happily will work with customer on custom pieces. They are made to order, and if purchasing at the Mall can pick up your ring the same day. Products ordered are generally shipped within 48 hours and the shipping is free to the customer.

Normally, Wyoming Silvers’ products can be ordered via their website, however, this month they are in a kiosk in front of Christopher Banks and Kay Jewelers at Frontier Mall. Visit their web site or stop in at the mall, this is a great opportunity to own a handcrafted unique piece of art.

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WYOMING FIRST: kd Creations

Posted on 29 November, 201230 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring kd Creations

Katie Brown and

Debbie Jenkins

2856 Chippewa

Trail Casper, WY

82604

307-265-7412 www.wyominghammered.etsy.com

Debbie Jenkins and Kristie Brown had purchased a few beads and taken a class at a local bead store in Casper, and found it was really fun to create things. It was a hobby turn business within a couple months. In 2005, Kristie and Debbie started attending a few craft fairs in Casper and have been going strong since.

kd Creations features original jewelry designs with stamped jewelry, hammered/forced metals, copper etching, to funky leather bangles – Precious Metal Clay. kd Creations are each handmade, therefore each piece has its own uniqueness. Everyone has a story to tell — let kd Creations tell yours! Kristie and Debbie tell their customers’ stories with “Storyteller jewelry. “ An example is sterling silver or copper discs with family member names on the necklace.

kd Creations can be purchased online at Wyominghammered.etsy.com; “12 days of Christmas Store” in Casper; or on Facebook pages kd creations or 12 days of Christmas Store.

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WYOMING FIRST: Wyoming Pure Beef

Posted on 8 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Wyoming Pure Natural Beef, LLC from Wheatland, Wyoming

Cynthia Goertz 307-331-1176 info@wyomingpure.com www.wyomingpure.com

Wyoming Pure Natural Beef started in 2004 as a means of diversifying their ag operation to keep the next generation involved in the ranch, Lazy V Six, Inc. Everyone in the family has a job to do, whether it’s going to shows, home deliveries, packaging, or working the cattle. The goal of the Goertz family and Wyoming Pure Natural Beef is to keep growing without losing customer service.

Wyoming Pure sells all cuts of their USDA inspected beef frozen and vacuum packed. They offer a wide variety of steaks and roast as well as ground beef, beef jerky, snack sticks and summer sausage. All of the products sold come from beef raised on their Lazy V Six ranch. The beef is raised without hormones or antibiotics and naturally dry aged to add great flavor and tenderness.

Customers can order any of the Wyoming Pure Natural Beef packages (starting at $45) that are offered or they can customize their own package to suit their needs. Beef may be purchased by half beef, quarter and simply a package of steaks. Orders may be placed by calling 307-331-1176 or by going online to www.wyomingpure.com. Gift certificates are also available.

Wyoming Pure Natural Beef offers free delivery to Cheyenne, Casper and Wheatland. The holidays are fast approaching and Wyoming Pure Natural Beef has several special Holiday packages available. These packages are now available to order. Send a taste of Wyoming this year — they also ship nationwide!

click the link below to watch this special video…

ThatsWY.com presents Wheatland’s Wyoming Pure Natural Beef

Go to www.wyomingpure.com to see what some of their customers have to say about their experience with Wyoming Pure Natural Beef and the Goertz family.

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ARTS: Beartooth Photography’s Project “Edge”

Posted on 5 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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To vote for your favorite image, visit these websites — you must create an account if you haven’t already:

http://mycountry955.com

http://rock967online.com/

http://k2radio.com/

http://theriver1079.com/

Thanks to Beartooth Photography in Casper for sharing this project with us…voting is up on the radio stations listed above, and read on to learn more about Ken’s project…

Backstory — For some time I have been searching for the right subject matter or body of work to submit to The Wyoming Arts Council for consideration. I have a full portfolio of wonderful landscapes showing off our fabulous state, not to mention portraits, wedding and commercial work. As I really started to think this through I decided to do something totally outside the box and get the public involved since they are my core business. I look at a lot of West Coast Commercial Photographers for inspiration as they are on the cutting edge of the industry. Joel Grimes is a primary inspiration. As I was looking through some of his work I saw a series of images he shot of some famous RAP musicians, the lighting scheme was most unique. I quickly realized he must have made a modifier to create that harsh narrow strip of light on the subject. So I set out to do just that and Project “Edge” was born – kinda.

Fact — As a portrait photographer you have a short period of time to connect with your client and draw out some emotion and their personality in order to create a successful image.

Concept — Project Edge takes this a step further. I have designed a specific light modifier to create a very edgy light on the subject and using a very edgy editing style, to create a very Raw and Edgy image.

Most people come to a portrait session to look all pretty and put on the smile and project their exterior beauty.

I have set out upon the public to let them do the work in terms of bringing their personality to the surface in a 5 minute portrait session letting them be whoever they are without having to project merely their exterior beauty.

The final result in these images may not “Appear” beautiful to some so therefore as a viewer you must look deeper into the image to discover that beauty. Humans are unique both mentally and physically.

I think people from all walks of life truly just want to be themselves, yet get defined by their lifestyle, job, etc. This is an opportunity to get an image taken that reflects possibly who they really are or wanna be.

Results — 67 volunteer subjects shot in less than 3 weeks – 28 of which were men and 37 women. The success of this proves a couple things: the very power of Social Media i.e. Facebook, as that was the primary tool used to drive the project; and the power of Art…people from all walks are affected by art and this shows the desire to be a part of a public art project.

ON THE CALENDAR: November 2, 2012

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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DUBOIS: 5th ANNUAL DUBOIS, WY WOMEN’S EXPO

Head to the 5th Annual Dubois, WY Women’s Business Expo Nov. 2, 4-8 pm at Headwaters Center. Over 30 vendors, exhibits, chocolates, wine tasting and more – – FREE admission! Contact organizer Tammy Reed with questions at 307-455-2764.

from Red Dirt in My Soul

TEN SLEEP: RED DIRT IN MY SOUL RECEIVES RECOGNITION

Click through to Carol’s entertaining and informational blog on ranching in Wyoming to learn more about her recognition — and of course to read about Carol and her fascinating ranching life in northern Wyoming… http://www.blogher.com/frame.php?url=http://reddirtinmysoul.com/

CHEYENNE: Cheyenne Depot Museum Holiday mart

It’s never too early to start planning for holiday shopping! On Saturday, November 24^{th (}10 am to 8pm), head to the Cheyenne Depot Museum for holiday fun! See Santa, have some hot coco and shop til you drop! Visit their website for more information on the depot & the museum, as well as their annual events!

LARAMIE: Zonta Features “Wyoming Chic” November 9

CODY: SLEEPING GIANT’S SNOW FEST 2012

Saturday, November 10 beginning at 7:30 AM, get prepared and energized for the upcoming season! All events take place at the Stock Activity Center (next to Cody High School gymnasium):

Pancake Breakfast 7:30 – 10:30

Cody High School Ski Swap 10:00 – 3:00

Ski Movie 6:00 pm

Call 307-250-7710 — and visit http://www.skisg.com/index.php for more info on Sleeping Giant!

CASPER: LADIES’ NIGHT OUT AT THE NIC

SHERIDAN: CHRISTMAS STROLL IS COMING!

The big stroll event is Friday, November 23 … but the Stroll button hunt continues until Christmas Eve. Stroll buttons will go on sale at the participating businesses the week of November 5. Visit the Sheridan Chamber of Commerce website for more information and more special events!

ROCK SPRINGS: INDOOR BMX RACING

The winter season of racing kicks off tonight (Friday, November 2) with Indoor BMX Races at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Registration begins at 5 pm in the indoor arena with racing to follow. Racing continues on Saturday and Sunday as well. The weather looks perfect, the indoor arena is heated and admission is FREE! Make plans to stop by this weekend. Concessions are also available. Visit Sweetwater Events Complex’s website for more information.

ON THE TABLE — WYOMING SPECIALS & FOODIE NEWS…

LARAMIE: ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE, LOVEJOY’S BAR & GRILL SPECIALS

ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE & BREWERY:
appetizer pizza Chicken, bacon, onions, artichoke hearts, Moody Bleu and mozzarella cheese baked on a sweet honey pita. 8.
new york strip Twelve ounce cut of Certified Angus Beef®, dusted with Ancho seasonings and grilled to your liking. Served with chorizo and pepperjack mashed potatoes and batter fried jalapeno bottle caps. 21.5
graham cracker encrusted salmon Served with bourbon mashed yams and a cracked black pepper – blueberry sauce. 16.5

New Beers…
imperial red ale A winter warmer with rich caramel flavor and strong hop flavor and aroma. This ale is very boozy with an aged flavor reminiscent of sherry. It finishes with citrus-like hops. 7.6% ABV.
ACRES II pumpkin ale (Fifty cents from each pint purchased will be donated to ACRES, UW’s student farm.) Brewed with pumpkins grown at ACRES Student Farm, this light colored and high alcohol ale is highlighted by orange and ginger with hints of pie spices. 6.75% ABV.

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LOVEJOY’S BAR & GRILL

veggie pizza Eight inch Italian pizza crust topped with marinara sauce, black olives, tomatoes, onions, red bell peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. 8.

baked pasta Cavatappi pasta tossed with grilled chicken breast, bacon and a Cajun seasoned cheddar and pepperjack cheese sauce. Topped with bread crumbs and baked until bubbly. Accompanied by a cup of soup or a small garden salad. 11.

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DUBOIS: TASTE OF DUBOIS COMING IN DECEMBER

Dubois Main Street will be hosting the first in a series of ‘Taste of Dubois’ dining events on December 8th. The series will feature 5 or 6 Dubois restaurants, one restaurant at a time, throughout winter and spring. Look for ads and e-mail announcements soon for more information.

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WYOMING FIRST: Enlightened Essentials

Posted on 20 September, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Enlightened Essentials from Cheyenne, Wyoming

Mary Risley, Cheyenne, WY www.enlightenedessentials.com

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Mary and her daughter, Alex, created Enlightened Essentials to enable people to enjoy their talents of making personal body products with all natural, high quality ingredients and custom made candles using only natural waxes with wonderful long lasting scents and beautiful colors. They have invested a lot of time and research to bring you the best products possible, as well as completing price comparisons to bring you the best price possible. Enlightened Essentials however, is not bargain retail store quality. They are only high quality for you with a motto of “A Personal Touch in Every Product.”

Some new items coming to market are their face creams for Sensitive/Acne prone skin, Dry skin, Combination skin & Normal to Oily skin. They also have an eye serum called the Eye Enlightener which helps reduce fine lines & wrinkles. They have had rave reviews from those who have used it and it has worked wonders on Mary’s own personal skin! They will be producing a hot oil treatment & a leave in spray conditioner with hydrolyzed proteins & silk amino acids this week, and have a high demand for it already!

Depending on the products, the prices will vary from around $2.00 for a small votive candle; $8.00 for a lotion or mask formula; and up to $20.00 for a large candle.

Currently products can be found online at www.enlightenedessentials.com.

Custom orders are more than welcome & great fun for them, especially when someone has a specific ailment. Mary and her daughter love putting the time into researching what will help ease & comfort any issues customers have.

The best way to contact them is by e-mail, sales@enlightenedessentials.com, or phone 307-265-0640. They will answer any questions you have in a quick & timely manner.

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WYO WOMEN IN THE ARTS

Posted on 17 September, 2012 by wlmeditor

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art by Tawni Shuler

Sheridan — Tawni Shuler Show at Sagebrush Community Art Center

The Sagebrush Community Art Center hosts “Unraveling,” an exhibition of artwork by Tawni Shuler, which opens September 22 at the Historic Depot on 201 E. 5th St in Sheridan. An Artist’s Reception is scheduled for September 27th, from 5-7pm. The show runs through October 27th.

Shuler’s her work is inspired by memories of growing up in Wyoming and experiencing the western landscape and its life cycles. She works primarily with painting and drawing materials, in addition to mixed media, such as collected pieces of the landscape: bones, plants and dirt. Her work has shown nationally, and Shuler recently participated in the Jentel Artist Residency Program in Banner.

Shuler states, “It is the experience in the details of a place that define it, make it unforgettable and almost magical. I am inspired by memories of landscape: the life cycles of its inhabitants and plants, the drastic seasons, possessing qualities of both grittiness and frailty.”

Shuler is currently Visiting Artist at Sheridan College, where she teaches painting and drawing.

art by Jerry Wood

Laramie — Prospectus for: WOW FAB Women Show 2012

This Works of Wyoming (WOW) exhibition will showcase artists working in varied media. Subject matter presented is by, for, or about fab women. Submit up to 3 original pieces for consideration in the following categories: original 2-D work, paintings, drawings, mixed media, printmaking, digital media, & photography. 3-D work: sculpture, metal, ceramics, glass, jewelry and mixed media. All work must be new to the gallery at Works of Wyoming (not previously shown), not mass produced, and copyright adherent. All work must be suitably framed, mounted, and wired for installation. Non-glare glass is preferred for photography purposes. Jurors reserve the right to disqualify any work not suitably presented, or any work not corresponding to the entry image or community standards. Size restriction for 2-D work: No larger than 24″ X 24″. This show is open to all artists in Wyoming.

How to Submit: submit up to 3 images of work via email to: wow@uwyo.edu as an attachment in jpeg format. Please include title, media or technique, & size of the work in the body of your email.

Schedule:
*Sept 23 — Deadline for email Submissions *Sept 27 — Email Notification *Oct 4 — Work delivery deadline to begin set-up *Oct 13 Sat. — 10-4pm reception and show opening. Join Us for the “Painted Bra” Initiative and create a painted/decorated bra in our workshop space to exhibit in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the window display for this one! *Nov 10 — Show closes 6pm *Nov 12-13 — Artists pick up work

Receipt of the completed application form constitutes your agreement to all conditions established in this prospectus. WOW will provide insurance for all work while onsite, artists are responsible for insuring work in transit. Consent to use photos of work for promotional purposes is assumed unless otherwise stated by artist.

Norwegian Bowl by Diane Edwards

CHEYENNE: Art, Design & Dine Celebrate American Craft Week — Click here to see the feature in our Fall 2012 issue of Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine!

In a world of high tech, instant and mass produced, the hand crafted takes us back to an appreciation of “the irregular and intimate quality of things made entirely by the human hand.” (Willa Cather) Every October, crafts events and artisans around the nation are highlighted during American Craft Week. Crafts supporters can access events across the nation at their website at americancraftweek.com. Art tour organizer, originator, (and talented mixed media artist) Georgia Rowswell found out about the event last year and quickly scheduled a show for her gallery, Artful Hand Studio & Gallery in Cheyenne. “I paired Terry Kruezer with Curt Theobald, both gifted crafts people from the area. Wyoming had no representation on the American Craft Week website that year until my gallery signed up. This year will be different!” proclaims Rowswell.

Cheyenne’s Art Design & Dine will be celebrating along with the rest of the country during its regularly scheduled monthly art tour on October 11^th from 5-8 pm. Tour venues are working together to provide a special evening that honors the talents of local and regional crafts people. Here is a sampling of what you can expect from female artisans during October’s art tour:

Fiber artist Christi Beckman’s show, Intersections, will be on display at Artful Hand Studio & Gallery. Artist reception will be held during Art Design & Dine on Thursday, October 11 from 5-8 PM. Additional show hours on Friday, October 12 from 5-8 PM and Saturday October 13 from 10-3 PM. Christi will be demonstrating some of her techniques on October 12 from 6-8 PM. Artful Hand Studio & Gallery is located at 302 East 1^st Ave Cheyenne WY .

The Nagle Warren Mansion (located at 222 East 17^th Street in Cheyenne) will be featuring four crafts women: dumpster glass by Beth Ruli; basketry by Linda Behrens; rosemaling by Diane Edwards and quilting by Cindy Paul. The show opens October 1, with an artists’ reception and rosemailing demonstration during Art Design & Dine on October 11 from 5-8. The show runs through October 27. The gallery is open during regular business hours. For further information call 307-637-3333.

In addition to these lovely women artisans, Steve Schrepferman’s ceramic sculptures will be on display at Clay Paper Scissors Gallery and Studio, located at 1506 Thomes Avenue in Cheyenne. Steve hails from Cody, Wyoming and will be on hand to talk about his work during the art tour on October 11 from 5-8 PM . The show continues until November 30. For more information and gallery hours call 307-631-6039.

Art Design & Dine is pleased to be a part of American Craft Week. “The creative sector is an important part of the vitality of any city and Cheyenne is no exception,” Georgia says. “This is a great opportunity to meet the creative forces behind the work and just enjoy a night of the arts.”

GILLETTE — BUCKING H DESIGNS

Artist Heidi Huggins creates custom painted art utilizing the tools of the trade out west. “Ranch and Rodeo are a way of life for me, but more so my art is my life,” Heidi says. “I strive to combine the two with hand-painted Bronc Halters and other horse tack.” In these awards designed and pictured above, made for the Thar family’s Ranch Sorting event, Heidi is excited to help with events that are geared toward the entire family being able to get out there and compete. “I am very proud to be able to paint award halters for them and any other Wyoming ranch or rodeo club in the future,” Heidi says. This coming weekend, check out the RSNC event , Thar’s Ranch Sorting, at the Gillette Camplex East Pavillion! Sat, Sept 22~ 9am-12am Sun, Sept 23 ~ 9am-8pm Contact: Stacey Thar~ 685-0149 for more info!

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