ON THE CALENDAR: July 6 – 14

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July events are in full bloom — it’s an exciting time to explore Wyoming! Read on for activities coming up this weekend (July 6-9), and into the following week…

CASPER — CENTRAL WYOMING FAIR & RODEO, JULY 6-14

From sidewalk chalk art festivals to carnivals and of course, tons of PRCA Rodeo action…this fair has it all! http://www.centralwyomingfair.com/

image by Rob McIntosh

FORT LARAMIE — PIONEER CENTER CRAFT & ART SALE — JULY 14, 9-4

Cowboy crafts, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, and much more — a large variety! Sponsored by Greater Fort Laramie Community Development Assoc.    Contact:  307-534-4609 for more information!

image courtesy Nici Self Museum

CENTENNIAL — CENTENNIAL VALLEY ART SHOW & SALE — JULY 7-8

A variety of art work created by artisans from across southeast Wyoming will be on display and for sale on the grounds of the Nici Self Historical Museum. Meet the artists at the Friday night reception.  A portion of each sale at the Art Show benefits the museum.  http://www.tracksacrosswyoming.com/calender.asp

LARAMIE — JUBILEE DAYS, JULY 7-15

Jubilee Days began in 1940 to celebrate Wyoming’s Statehood on July 10, and has been enjoyed annually ever since. Full of carnivals, street dances, pancake breakfasts and of course TONS of PRCA Rodeo action, this is an event enjoyed by thousands every year! http://www.laramiejubileedays.net/

BUFFALO — BIG HORN MUSIC FESTIVAL, JULY 6-8

This 8th annual event combines americana, bluegrass and folk music into one spectacular festival. Check out the Wyoming Mandolin & Banjo Championships, an Old Time Fiddle Contest as well as guitar championships. Lots of fun and music for all ages at the Johnson County Fairgrounds! http://www.bighornmountainfestival.com/

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LUSK — THE LEGEND OF RAWHIDE, JULY 6-7

An annual celebration of history, legend and Niobrara County heritage, the pageant brings together local performers and volunteers behind the scenes (about 400 in all!) to create a production that is a sight to see. A parade joins the action, and is a highly anticipated event every year! http://www.legendofrawhide.com/

SARATOGA — FREEDOM FESTIVAL, JULY 7

Check out Sheridan’s Teka Brock Band and Pinedale’s Jared Rogerson as they take the stage in Saratoga on July 7!  Call the Saratoga Museum for more information:  307-326-5511

JACKSON — ST. JUDE SONGWRITERS SUPPER, JULY 14, 6-10 PM, CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Join us for the St. Jude Songwriters Supper, The Grand Gala benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event will be held outdoors at the Center for the Arts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The evening will be filled with fabulous food, tasty cocktails, silent and live auctions, and amazing entertainment from some of Nashville’s most recognized songwriters. All proceeds go directly to St. Jude to help children from Wyoming, across the country and around the world in the fight against pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

Attire is cocktail/cowboy chic. To purchase tickets, click here

JACKSON — TOWN SQUARE SHOOT OUT, JULY 6 & 7

Check out this free event with excitement for the whole family! From 6-7 PM, make plans to be at the Town Square in Jackson for this lively reenactment of western justice… Can’t make it then? The Shoot Out takes place Monday – Saturday at 6 PM:   http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/events/event_details.php?event_ID=17424&title=Town%20Square%20Shootout%20&loc=Jackson,%20WY

CODY — CODY GUNFIGHTERS SHOW, JULY 6 & 7

If Cody is your destination for the weekend, there’s another fun shoot out for the family — check out the Cody Gunfighters Show, held on the porch of the Irma Hotel from 6-7 PM, Monday through Saturday… http://www.codywyomingnet.com/events/event_details.php?event_ID=31112&title=Cody%20Gunfighters%20Show&loc=Cody,%20WY

SHERIDAN — WYO RODEO, JULY 6 – 15

This annual event brings in the thousands to enjoy rodeo action and fun in Sheridan! Enjoy art shows & sales, polo, music, carnivals, and of course, rodeo action:  http://www.sheridanwyorodeo.com/schedule.htm

PINEDALE — GREEN RIVER RENDEZVOUS, JULY 12-15

This annual event celebrates and history of the Mountain Man and its influence on our western heritage. Enjoy fur trade demonstrations and tours, historians, pageants, parades and more:  http://www.pinedaleonline.com/RendezvousDays.HTM 

ROCK SPRINGS — INTERNATIONAL DAY, JULY 14

This fun annual event celebrates the many nationalities that call Rock Springs and Sweetwater County home. Held at Bunning Park, enjoy dancing, music, food and more! http://www.facebook.com/groups/105479482834939/

 

CHEYENNE — ART, DESIGN & DINE, JULY 12

Held every 2nd Thursday from April through December, 5-8 PM, Art, Design & Dine combines the culinary delights of  local establishments with the talent of local artisans. Stay tuned to their website and Facebook page for updates on locations — and stay tuned for the upcoming July 12 event!

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Ring in 2012 in Wyoming!

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Looking for something to do in Wyoming on New Year’s Eve?  We have some suggestions for you — and let us know what we’ve missed, we’ll be sure to add it!

CHEYENNE:  Wyoming Community Media is bringing live video streaming of Cheyenne’s New Year’s celebration online — and we get to play hosts! Join Levi & I as we interview folks and bring the celebration to you! http://wyocomedia.wordpress.com/2011/12/27/live-coverage-lightson-nye-ball-drop/  Coverage will be streamed on KGWN TV 5’s website beginning at 11:30! http://www.kgwn.tv/

CASPER:  First Night Casper — Substance-free, family-friendly and culturally rich — a great event! Check it out on our blog:  http://www.wyolifestyle.com/blog/?p=536

CASPER:  Lai Thai’s New Year’s Eve celebration:  http://www.facebook.com/events/260871460639248/

CASPER:  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151072188080650&set=a.10150248260140650.489664.517285649&type=1&theater

LARAMIE:  Attend the coronation of Laramie Jubilee Days Queen-to-be! http://laramielive.com/2012-laramie-jubilee-days-coronation-audio/

JACKSON:  Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has a LOT of events listed on their website:  New Year’s Eve Champagne Special at Terra Cafe at Hotel Terra…Glow Worm & Torch Light Parade & Fireworks…New Year’s Gondi Gala at Couloir…Kids’ Night Out…New Year’s Eve Party at the Peak, Four Seasons Resort…WOW! http://jacksonhole.com/activities-events/calendar-of-events.html

JACKSON:  Thanks to Aaron Davis for the scoop! Screen Door Porch is playing the lobby of Snow King Hotel in Jackson. 9pm-12:30am. $5. Americana, Rock, Folk-Blues. Get there early because it fills up fast! More info at ScreenDoorPorch.com.

JACKSON:  Check out the music scene for New Year’s Eve in the Teton area thanks to Aaron Davis Music:  http://aarondavismusic.com/2011/12/new-years-eve-music-in-jackson-hole/

JACKSON:  Check out The Mountain Pulse for a full list of Teton New Year’s Eve happenings! http://www.themountainpulse.com/2011/12/new-years-eve-event-roundup/

LANDER:  Thanks to Jennifer Cole O’Connor for the scoop! Lander Children’s Museum is hosting New Year’s at Noon on Saturday! http://www.landerchildrensmuseum.org/calendar.html  

EVANSTON:  Thanks to Samantha Hill for the scoop! Evanston has Time Square in Depot Square…always a good fireworks show!  http://www.evanstonwy.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=247

ROCK SPRINGS:  Thanks to Bernice Shuster for the scoop! From Rock Springs Main Street:  Have you gotten your tickets for this year’s Top Hats and Tiaras New Year’s Eve Ball? We still have a few left and it’s a great way to ring in 2012! Call TODAY to reserve your tickets: 352-1434.  Click on the name for their Facebook page!

ROCK SPRINGS:  Thanks to Bernice Shuster for all sorts of great tips! The Young At Heart Sr. Center (YAH) is having a New Year’s Eve Family Night Dinner and Dance at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Roast Beef dinner and all the extras from 6pm to 8pm. The dinner and dance is from 6 pm to 1 am. $20/person ($5 ages 10 and under). The Sundowners & EIO Bands will be playing. Tickets available at the door or at the YAH. You can reserve a table by calling 307-352-6737. Games for the kids.

ROCK SPRINGS:  The Rock Springs Civic Center will be hosting a New Year To Remember. Kids 7-12 can stay until 1am for $17.00. The fee includes a t-shirt, swimming, games, dinner and snacks. Sign up starts at 8pm on Dec. 31st and children must be picked up by 1 am. This is not an all night party! Proof of age may be requested.

SHERIDAN:  Thanks to Buy Local Sheridan for the scoop! Check out the Rails to jam to the Teka Brock Band and Greenhorse … Or head to the Holiday Inn for Gumby Brown & The Nifty Critters! 

CODY:  New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party at Olive Glenn Golf & Country Club:  http://www.codychamber.org/events.cfm?id=3045  Celebrate the ball dropping at the Irma Hotel! http://www.codychamber.org/events.cfm?id=3125

See what we’ve missed?  Shoot us an email at editor@wyolifestyle.com and we’ll be sure to add your event!

‘Til Next Time…HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Kati Hime, Editor

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Plan a Ski Movie, and See it Snow!

Well, I did it again. I planned a trip, and it snowed. So if you’re grumpy about the arrival of winter in Wyoming, I’m afraid you have me to blame. It happens every year during bridal fair season, and this year we added presenting ski movies to our list of special events — so henceforth there will be snow. (Sorry.)

For me, though, I LOVE snow!!! A gentleman I know calls me a ‘Wyoming Road Warrior’. I take that as a compliment. My father the Highway Patrolman calls it insane. I think that is part of the definition of ‘Wyoming Road Warrior’ — a little bit of courage and insanity mixed together — and add some 4-wheel drive. 🙂

I left last Friday morning for a 3-day adventure in northwest Wyoming. What an adventure it was, too! I arrived in Jackson and had lunch with my friend Tim Harland, VP of Sales & Marketing for Snake River Brewery in Jackson, and author of our column, “The Beer Made Here”, which takes an educational approach to the life and times of brew in Wyoming. I enjoyed lunch and a tour of the brewery — this business really strives to work in tandem with the community of Jackson, and they have grown by leaps and bounds. (They also make a pretty tasty pulled pork sandwich, although I had to give Tim my fries, it was so filling — it was either that or his story of fried bologna and ketchup sandwiches that made my lose my appetite.) 🙂

While waiting for our Jackson screening of Warren Miller’s “Wintervention” to begin, I went shopping in downtown Jackson. If you’re there, do NOT miss MADE, in Gaslight Alley! I bought a really fun and funky glass ring for $15. Seriously. John, the owner, makes beautiful works of glass art, including Steamboat belt buckles! They are COOL! As always, I enjoyed my time shopping in Jackson — the shopping is where the West meets New York. Always a treat for me!

Our movie screening was decent — the JH High School was very accomodating, and the ski coach, Cody Hansen, was a great help. We had a modest crowd, but it’s a good start to our work there. We’ll be there next year and will look to grow on what we started!

I stayed in the most ADORABLE inn. The Inn on the Creek. Oh my GOSH is all I can say! This inn combines a handful of comfortable yet luxurious rooms that are contained within a quaint stone cottage that overlooks ‘the creek’. My room was the Goldeneye, with a jacuzzi tab and gas fireplace in my bedroom, complete with votive candles! I felt a little guilty about being there by myself — but the jacuzzi tub soak and a good book helped ease that guilt slightly. 🙂 Breakfast was served to my door right on the nose, with my specifications made when I checked in. The staff was so gracious and friendly, and I will definitely put this on my list of repeats. Bravo!!!!!

I hit the road on Saturday morning and headed to Cody by way of Dubois, Riverton, Shoshoni and Thermopolis. My Road Warrior status was challenged slightly as snow was falling on a slick road over Togwotee Pass. The beautiful scenery welcomed me to Dubois, and I was excited to see that the Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration was taking place! I enjoyed meeting members of the tree committee as well as an online friend from the area! It was a fun, short stop!

The rest of my trip was uneventful, and I always love traveling through the Wind River Canyon. What a town Cody is! I had a great time. My hosts highly recommended Cassie’s for supper and brunch Sunday morning, and they were absolutely spot on. I recommend the rotisserie chicken, which was HUGE! For brunch, I had the cream cheese stuffed french toast with berries and whipped creme…it was absolutely enormous and decadent! The Bloody Marys are known as some of the best in town. The atmosphere is very cozy, and the history just oozes from the walls. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. The manager is always greeting guests and making sure everyone is well cared for. When I arrived, I was greeted by probably half a dozen employees! The live music was a nice touch for my Saturday night visit, and I can imagine how much fun one can have on their dance floor!

Sunday morning pre-brunch I enjoyed the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. What a gem! I could go on and on about all that I loved…the historical models, the displays, the William Cody antiques and family memorabilia, the Plains Indians exhibit, the Yellowstone displays…just outstanding. Definitely one not to miss! Post-brunch, I took a drive up to the Buffalo Bill Dam (BEAUTIFUL!!!) and stopped in to see the Irma Hotel. Another historical gem not to be missed — built by William Cody and named for his daughter, the hotel celebrated its centennial in 2002. I also had only a moment to explore downtown shops before the Capitol Christmas Tree arrived in Cody, so I popped into Reindeer Ranch on Sheridan Ave. WOW!!! The beautiful Christmas decorations were jaw-dropping. The store is a mixture of historical components and fun holiday decorations. I could have spent a LOT of time in that store!

I felt very privileged to experience the arrival of the tree in Cody. The turn-out was impressive, and the excitement was electric! It was fun to be a part of that energy, even if it was for a brief moment — we had some movies to put on!

Our two screenings of Warren Miller’s “Wintervention” in Cody went over VERY well! The Sleeping Giant Ski Area staff were great at connecting with the public, and the attendees were very supportive of the resort. We had a great turn-out, people had fun, and it was a real joy working with the staff. Tony and the staff of Big Horn Cinema were AWESOME, and extremely accommodating! I’m excited to go back next year!

The drive home was slow, with snow the entire way from Cody to Laramie. Levi waited up for me as always to get home, and we rolled into bed at 3 AM — but it was worth it, it was a GREAT weekend!

Til next time — I’m logging the miles and excited to see where the adventure takes us next!

Kati

Kati Hime

Editor

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