WYOMING FIRST: Riverstone Art

Posted on 25 January, 2013 by wlmeditor

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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.

CONNECT WITH ALTITUDE: Facebook on the web Foursquare

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: Bare Body Soaps Organics

Posted on 15 November, 201215 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Bare Body Soaps of Douglas, Wyoming

Rosanne Muncy PO Box 749 Douglas, WY 82633 307-359-1263 customerservice@barebodysoaps.com www.barebodysoaps.com

Inspired by the fresh air & wide open spaces of Wyoming, Rosanne Muncy wanted to make natural soap for her family of 11 (yes, hubby and 9 kids.) She wanted to avoid the kids growing up using toxic products. After putting the idea on hold for awhile, a dear friend’s 16 year old daughter died from cancer and they were having a fundraiser. Rosanne wanted to be able to make something that she could sell and give some of the profits to the Children’s Hospital where Janelle died. So, she picked up the soap making books and learned. Every year Rosanne donates to the CHOC Walk at Disneyland for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. She has also donated to Laramie Peak Humane Society in Douglas, and to Clean the World (an organization that recycles soap and distributes it to people in need around the world).

Rosanne handcrafts affordable and luxurious soaps with certified organic oils, essential oils, and botanicals to produce vegan and cruelty-free soaps. Bare Body Soaps Organics is committed to the environment, using sustainable and fair-trade ingredients and eco-friendly packaging made from recycled paper.

Rosanne makes soap using the old-fashioned, cold-process method. She does not “cook” her soap because she wants the healing and moisturizing qualities of the oils & botanicals she uses to remain. She uses only certified organic oils of extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil and palm oil. The palm oil used is sustainably sourced so it does not deplete habitats like some palm oils do. Rosanne does not use any fragrances, petroleum products, or any harmful ingredients.

Bare Body Soaps Organics two best sellers, Organic Green Tea & Lemongrass Soap, are made with organic green tea which gives the soap a dark green color. Rosanne adds the tea leaves for flecks of darker color within the soap. The Organic Lavender Soap, Rosanne’s personal favorite, is made with crushed lavender buds for gentle exfoliation and scented with lavender essential oil. Women and men alike love this — they like that it is “scratchy” to get the dirt off.

Customers can make special orders and Bare Body Soap Organics also has gift sets. They make custom soap favors for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, etc.

People can find Bare Body Soap Organics at Grandma’s Attic in Cheyenne and Country Come Home right outside of Cheyenne. Bare Body Soap Organics are also sold in many towns in Wyoming and across the nation. You can also find the soap products through Triple Crown Commodities. Bare Body Soap Organics are also available via their website: www.BareBodySoaps.com; there is flat-rate shipping of $6.

Bare Body Soap Organics products are all-natural and made with care. In fact, the company motto is “We Care for What’s Bare.” Rosanne loves making soap that nourishes the skin and is an affordable luxury. They make great gifts and stocking stuffers because everybody needs soap. She is very dedicated to using environmentally friendly packaging that is made from recycled paper and is recyclable. The gifts sets come in wooden crates so they are eco-friendly too. Rosanne is proud to be a certified business with Green America and is certified at the Gold Level. All of Bare Body Soap Organics products are certified vegan and cruelty free.

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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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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: NM Works

Posted on 25 October, 20122 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring NM Works of Cheyenne, by artist Nancy McCalla

nancy@nmworks-cheyenne.com nmworks-cheyenne.com 307-637-5404

Nancy McCalla is a Wyoming native, raised on a farm along the Platte River between Glenrock and Casper. Growing up, she was an avid “rock hound,” always carting around a box of rocks. She found meaning, companionship and solace in the stones. In 1976 Nancy moved to Cheyenne and began a 35 year career working for the Wyoming State Government. In 2004, she attended a metal working class at Laramie County Community College. It was a revelation! Metal met stone and she discovered an entirely new and exciting world.

In 2010 Nancy retired from state government and started her jewelry/art design business. During the 35 years she worked for the state, Nancy spent a lot of time listening to people say to her, “Oh you work for the state, why don’t you get a real job?” So her new enterprise became NM Works – sort of her way of declaring that she now has a “real” job! Nancy feels very lucky to have had a rewarding long term career that ultimately helped her discover her passion to create and to be able to pursue it, and she hope others are as fortunate.

Nancy wants her work to directly reflect Wyoming’s western heritage and our state’s natural beauty. Each piece starts with a concept or insight that she wants to share with others. Sometimes the concept is inspired by the materials she uses – stones, metal, leather, gourds. Nancy always wants her pieces to allow others to see the materials used in a new and different way.

Nancy likes to combine wearable art, with non-wearable art. A small gourd bowl serves as a decorative storage/display piece for the pendant and earrings from the “Hoop Dancer” series. She enjoys combining natural materials such as gourds, shells, feathers, etc., with metal and finished and/or rough stones.

Nancy works with brass, copper, sterling silver and 14/20 karat gold filled metals. She uses both precious and semi-precious stones and cabochons in her pieces. Some of the precious stones used include faceted black diamonds and blue diamonds; un-faceted or raw cognac and grey diamonds, and sapphires. Some of the semi-precious stones used include: garnet, turquoise, jasper, agate, jade and amber. She also uses: gourds, leather, shells, feathers, elk ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do Nancy create custom pieces?
Nancy finds it exciting to work with her customers to design and create a piece that is unique and one of a kind. Depending on what the order is and the materials used, prices could vary from $25.00 to $500.00 on a custom order. She has made rings, earrings and pendants for customers.

Where can people look at or purchase products? Are they located in any stores in our area? Would Nancy like them to be?
If you’d like to purchase any of Nancy’s beautiful and unique pieces go to nmworks-cheyenne.com. She can always be reached by phone (307-637-5404) or email (nanmccalla@gmail.com) as well. She would be thrilled to have some of her products featured at Wyoming Home here in Cheyenne and in Thoenig’s Fine Jewelry in Jackson. Nancy would also be happy and honored to see her products featured in other communities as well.

Keep up with Nancy and NM Works on her Facebook page.

WYOMING FIRST: Whispering Elk Creations

Posted on 18 October, 20122 November, 2012 by wlmeditor

This week we are featuring Whispering Elk Creations by Ronda McLean of Meeteetse, Wyoming

Whispering Elk Creations — Ronda McLean — PO Box 233, Meeteetse, WY 82433 — 307-868-2693

whisperingelk@hotmail.com

While hiking one day, Ronda found some pretty glass in a 1940’s landfill and realized that the glass would take hundreds of years to disintegrate. This gave her a way to contribute to recycling efforts in her community.

Ronda has had a ceramic kiln for years, so she started experimenting with melting glass and began collecting wine bottles and other interesting looking bottles and started make wine bottle cheese plates. When Ronda removes her plate from the kiln and starts designing, she might add a bead to the plate and attaches a cheese knife with a ribbon. She has deigned her own mold for the handle. There are also molds that she uses to melt the bottles over and imprints butterflies or grapes and leaves and says “Bon Appétit.”

All of Whispering Elk Creations are unique; there are never two alike. Ronda also creates custom pieces for weddings or anniversaries or other notable events. One such piece she melted a couple’s special bottle into a plate.

Whispering Elk Creations can be found in Ronda’s boutique in Meeteetse and on her business page on Facebook, www.facebook/WhisperingElkCreations.MeeteetseWyo

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ON THE CALENDAR: October 12, 2012

Posted on 13 October, 201226 October, 2012 by wlmeditor

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LARAMIE: Fall Bridal Expo by Wyoming Weddings, October 21

Head to the UW Hilton Conference Center for our Laramie Bridal Expo — Fall Edition! 1-4 PM, with fashion shows by Mountain Valley Bridal and all sorts of information from area wedding professionals. If you’d like a booth, contact us at editor@wyolifestyle.com!

JACKSON: Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Ski Swap, October 27

The Ski Swap is an annual fundraising event hosted by the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club. Local and regional vendors as well as local ski enthusiasts will be selling new and used Alpine, Nordic and Snowboard equipment and clothing. If you have gear to sell or need something for the upcoming season, this is a great opportunity! Heritage Arena, Teton County Fairgrounds, 430 W Snow King Ave in Jackson. Drop off Friday, October 26 from 12 – 7 P. Saturday October 27 7:30A-8:15A Early Bird admission $10 ($5 with Ski Club Membership Card). 8:15 A – 1P — Doors open to public, general admission $1 (free with Ski Club Membership Card). Ski Club Memberships will be for sale at the door for $30 and provide hundreds of benefits and discounts at local businesses throughout the winter season. Pick up Saturday, October 27, 2-4P. Visit this link for contact info for more information: http://www.jhskiclub.org/ski-swap-october-27-2012

ROCK SPRINGS: Rock Springs Urban Renewal Agency/Main Street Pumpkin Patch through October 27

The Rock Springs Urban Renewal Agency (URA)/Main Street Program will be hosting their annual Pumpkin Patch again this year, starting on October 1 and running every day until October 27.

This year patch will include 22,000 lbs of pumpkins along with gourds, squash and other fall harvest and the ever-popular Giant Pumpkin! This family filled atmosphere will have food, local vendors, face painting, games for the kids and opportunities for photos. There will be a professional photographer Saturdays from 12-2pm to capture a family moment or you can take all the pictures you want with your own camera!

Proceeds from the event benefit the URA’s Renewal Fund which assists with grants to downtown businesses, the Downtown Pocket Park, Freight Building renovations, downtown business recruitment and many other projects. If you have any questions, please contact the Rock Springs URA office at (307) 352-1434.

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LANDER: Lander Lions Club Apple Sale, through October 31

The Lander Lions Club is now taking orders for their annual Apple Sale. Choose from Fuji, Gala, Cameo, Honeycrisp and Jonagold. A 38-pound box is $36 and a 1/2 box is $19. Apples must be ordered and paid for before Oct. 31. To order, contact any Lander Lions Club member or: Wyoming National Bank (685 Main St., Lander); Furry Friends (116 Chittim Road, Lander); See Brenda at Lander Senior Center; Valley Automotive (7854 Hwy 789); Call the Tappan’s at 332-7164 or the Durfey’s at 332-5578. Pick up your apples at 230 Christina Dr. (behind Alco) on Saturday, Nov. 3 or Sunday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. They will deliver in Lander area, if requested. Proceeds from this sale benefit Lander Lions Club charitable projects.

CODY: Wild West Brew Fest at The Terrace Restaurant & Bar, October 20, 5 PM

Sample home-brewed beers, microbeers, and beer-inspired food. Judge’s Choice & People’s Choice Awards will be bestowed. Interested in home brewing? You can’t miss this event! Held at The Terrace Restaurant & Bar, 525 W. Yellowstone Ave. Tickets are $25 and available at the Cody Chamber or at the door. Call 307-587-5868 for more information!

image from Laramie Recreation Center

LARAMIE: Pumpkin Dunkin, Laramie Recreation Center, October 26

Join the Laramie Recreation Center for their 7th annual Pumpkin Dunkin event, held October 26^th, 5 – 8 pm in the Recreation Center Leisure Pool. This event is full of festive fall family fun! Pick out your favorite pumpkin from their aqua-pumpkin patch and have your kids enter the pumpkin creation contest. This event is free with a membership or daily admission pass. Pumpkins may be taken home for $4 each, limit one pumpkin per person.

TORRINGTON; Eastern Wyoming Arts Council presents Allison Sage, October 28

On October 28 at 7 PM, Allison, a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe from the Wind River Indian Reservation and Northern Arapahoe Eagle Drum Society, will demonstrates Native American traditional singing using a hand drum. She’ll also explain the meaning of the various songs.

Held at Eastern Wyoming College Fine Arts Auditorium; tickets are $15 if purchased by October 26, $20 at the door. Tickets available at the EWC Community Office Tebbet 134, Pinnacle Bank and the Goshen County Chamber of Commerce. Call EWC at 307-532-8213 with questions.

SHERIDAN: WYO Theater Gala presents “Anything Goes”, October 20

From Sheridan Chamber of Commerce: The WYO Theater’s Annual Fundraising Gala features the musical “Anything Goes”, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. Cole Porter’s classic stars your favorite local talent in an unforgettably fun and willfully silly musical. As the SS American heads out to sea, two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love … proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise, and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of the musical theatre’s most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “It’s Delovely,” and of course “Anything Goes.” The October 20th performance is the big gala event, with hors d’oeurves and drinks preceding the performance. Doors open at 6:00 pm, curtain at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the gala evening are $100 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets (when available), contact the WYO Theater box office at (307) 672-9084 or online at www.wyotheater.com. Encore performance will be October 25-28.

CASPER: Sesame Street Live at the Events Center!

A treat for the little ones! Tuesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, October 17 at 10:30 am (Kids’ Matinee Special); Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 pm. Tickets: $18, $22, $27 Gold Circle, and $52 Sunny Seats; Special Kids’ Matinee Group Pricing: $12 for Groups of 10 or more (excluding Gold Circle and Sunny Seats). Click here for ticket purchasing.

IN FOOD NEWS…

ALTITUDE CHOPHOUSE & BREWERY WEEKLY SPECIALS, LARAMIE

shrimp diablo Sauteed shrimp tossed with spicy marinara sauce and served over fettuccine. Topped with a sprinkle of asiago cheese. 12.5

steak special Eight ounce cut of Certified Angus Beef® sirloin, tenderized, flour dusted and braised in beef broth and red wine. Topped with sauteed bell peppers, onions and tomatoes and served over a side of creamy mashed potatoes. 18.

ancho chicken pizza Amber ale pizza crust brushed with a spicy tomato sauce and topped with ancho spiced chicken, fresh jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, red onions, tomatoes, garlic and melted mozzarella cheese. 8.5

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