{"id":1285,"date":"2012-08-17T16:27:58","date_gmt":"2012-08-17T16:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/?p=1285"},"modified":"2012-08-30T21:09:41","modified_gmt":"2012-08-30T21:09:41","slug":"on-the-calendar-august-17-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/?p=1285","title":{"rendered":"ON THE CALENDAR: August 17, 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

LINK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: \u00a0www.wyolifestyle.com<\/a><\/p>\n

OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: \u00a0Wyovore — www.wyovore.com<\/a> \u00a0Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com<\/a> \u00a0WYO XY — http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/WYOXY\/index.html<\/a>\u00a0The Wyoming Woman —\u00a0http:\/\/www.thewyomingwoman.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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image from www.cheyenneribfest.com<\/em><\/p>\n

CHEYENNE: RIB FEST AUGUST 17-19<\/p>\n

The annual Cheyenne Kiwanis Rib Fest is a highly anticipated event! A ‘best rib’ competition joins live music, fun for the kiddos and a car show — all at the historic Train Depot in downtown Cheyenne!\u00a0http:\/\/cheyenneribfest.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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CHEYENNE: ARTS CHEYENNE’S INAUGURAL 17TH ST ART FESTIVAL, AUGUST 17 & 18<\/p>\n

Check out this inaugural art event, held at the 17th St. Dineen Plaza in historic downtown Cheyenne!\u00a0http:\/\/artscheyenne.com\/blog\/latest-news\/17th-street-art-festival-call-for-art-display-booth-at-the-festival\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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DOUGLAS: WYOMING STATE FAIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY THROUGH AUGUST 19<\/p>\n

The State Fair this year is going to be an even more awesome event, as Wyoming celebrates its 100th fair!\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to check out the website for more information \u2014 parades, rodeo, concerts, carnival, exhibitors, LOTS of fun for the whole family!<\/p>\n

DOUGLAS: WYOMING MUSTANG DAYS THROUGH AUGUST 18 — Check out the website for more information!\u00a0http:\/\/friendsofalegacy.org\/?page_id=1304<\/a><\/p>\n

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CENTENNIAL: UPTON BREAKDOWN AUGUST 18, 4-8 PM<\/p>\n

Uptown Breakdown in Centennial on Saturday- free festival at the Beartree, starts at 4 pm!\u00a0http:\/\/www.centenniallibrary.net\/calendar.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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CASPER: REGIONAL FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP, MUSIC FEST, ART & CRAFT SHOW\/SALE: AUGUST 17-19, YELLOWSTONE GARAGE<\/p>\n

The festival includes the 22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Fiddle Championships, and the 1st Annual Arts and Crafts Show and Sale. The festival begins Friday evening around 8pm with an informal ice-breaker jam session as musicians and fans arrive. Arts & Crafts opens along with the music competition, which includes numerous nationally certified fiddle categories, including guitar, variety instrument, female and male vocals. All music is acoustic, traditional old time style bluegrass or country. \u00a0http:\/\/www.casperwyoming.info\/events.php<\/a><\/p>\n

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image provided by Nancy Brizuela<\/em><\/p>\n

CURT GOWDY: \u00a0ANTELOPE DASH, AUGUST 25<\/p>\n

The third annual Antelope Dash–a Race to Benefit the Nature Conservancy in Wyoming, will be on Saturday, August 25th, 2012, at Curt Gowdy State Park, in between Cheyenne and Laramie. There will be 4-mile or 8-mile options which participants can walk, jog, run, or race. Post-race pancake brunch by the Laramie Kiwanis, souvenir running socks for participants. To register or for more information, please see website at:\u00a0www.theantleopedash.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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JACKSON: \u00a0CALDERA FESTIVAL, AUGUST 17 & 18<\/p>\n

The inaugural Caldera Festival is a fusion of art, music, and fashion, showcasing the unique culture of Jackson, Wyoming \u2013 a place unlike any in the world. The two day festival will utilize the 550 seat theater and 55,000 square foot lawn of the Center for the Arts in downtown Jackson to welcome Terra:Textile on Friday evening and an outdoor concert featuring musician Andrew Bird on Saturday night. See The Mountain Pulse for more info: \u00a0http:\/\/www.themountainpulse.com\/2012\/08\/caldera-festival-preview\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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LARAMIE: \u00a0OLD LARAMIE CITY BROTHEL TOUR , AUGUST 24, 5:30-6:30<\/p>\n

This tour will emphasize how prostitution facilitated the economic growth and development of Laramie City. The tour will begin at the 1st Street Plaza, move east to Grand News Stand (the site of the Grover Institute\u2014Christy Grover\u2019s elaborate Victorian brothel), then move north along the front street architecture (specifically designed to facilitate retail businesses on the ground level, with the small side entrances, leading to staircases for brothels on the second floor level). The tour will end at Second Story Books for a good look at the original brothel rooms, now used in the bookstore.\u00a0 Social, cultural, and health issues surrounding the economics of prostitution will be discussed, as well as the tax revenue gleaned from the industry.Note: This tour is NOT appropriate for children 12 and under. \u00a0http:\/\/www.laramiemainstreet.org\/Events.html<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

WORLAND: \u00a0PEPSI WYOMING BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS AUGUST 17 & 18<\/p>\n

Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, this 8th annual BBQ\/Bluegrass Festival includes 30+ BBQ cookers which come to compete for this year’s prizes totaling over $6975! Also includes a brew fest this year!\u00a0http:\/\/www.wyo-bbq-bluegrass.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Snake River Brewery at the Steinley Cup www.whofish.org.<\/em><\/p>\n

SARATOGA: STEINLEY CUP MICROBREW FEST AUGUST 18<\/p>\n

“Come for the Beer… Stay for the Bull” \u00a0Held on Veteran\u2019s Island in Saratoga, Wyoming the microbrewery competition brings together the top professional microbreweries in Wyoming in search of the coveted Saratoga Steinley Cup traveling trophy and is Wyoming\u2019s original and only official microbrewery competition. Live music and great eats complete the event. Stick around for the Saratoga Bullfest, a bull riders-only event at Buck Springs Saturday evening. The cost is $20 per person. Attendees will receive a mug and ballots to vote for People’s Choice. \u00a0http:\/\/www.saratogachamber.info\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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GREEN RIVER: \u00a0ARTS ON THE GREEN AUGUST 17 & 18<\/p>\n

Come enjoy this annual art loving event, including sculpture and drawing, a kid’s event and lots more! Held in conjunction with the River Festival, hosted by the Green River Chamber of Commerce. Learn more at www.cityofgreenriver.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LINK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: \u00a0www.wyolifestyle.com<\/a><\/p>\n

OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: \u00a0Wyovore — www.wyovore.com<\/a> \u00a0Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com<\/a> \u00a0WYO XY — http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/WYOXY\/index.html<\/a>\u00a0The Wyoming Woman —\u00a0http:\/\/www.thewyomingwoman.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LINK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: \u00a0www.wyolifestyle.com OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: \u00a0Wyovore — www.wyovore.com \u00a0Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com \u00a0WYO XY — http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/WYOXY\/index.html\u00a0The Wyoming Woman —\u00a0http:\/\/www.thewyomingwoman.com\/ image from www.cheyenneribfest.com CHEYENNE: RIB FEST AUGUST 17-19 The annual Cheyenne Kiwanis Rib Fest is a highly anticipated event! A ‘best rib’ competition joins live music, fun for the kiddos and a car show — all at the historic Train Depot in downtown Cheyenne!\u00a0http:\/\/cheyenneribfest.com\/   CHEYENNE: ARTS CHEYENNE’S INAUGURAL 17TH ST ART FESTIVAL, AUGUST 17 & 18 Check out this inaugural art event, held at the 17th St. Dineen Plaza in historic downtown Cheyenne!\u00a0http:\/\/artscheyenne.com\/blog\/latest-news\/17th-street-art-festival-call-for-art-display-booth-at-the-festival\/   DOUGLAS: WYOMING STATE FAIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY THROUGH AUGUST 19 The State Fair this year is going to be an even more awesome event, as Wyoming celebrates its 100th fair!\u00a0Click here\u00a0to check out the website for more information \u2014 parades, rodeo, concerts, carnival, exhibitors, LOTS of fun for the whole family! DOUGLAS: WYOMING MUSTANG DAYS THROUGH AUGUST 18 — Check out the website for more information!\u00a0http:\/\/friendsofalegacy.org\/?page_id=1304   CENTENNIAL: UPTON BREAKDOWN AUGUST 18, 4-8 PM Uptown Breakdown in Centennial on Saturday- free festival at the Beartree, starts at 4 pm!\u00a0http:\/\/www.centenniallibrary.net\/calendar.html   image from www.casperwyofiddleclub.com CASPER: REGIONAL FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP, MUSIC FEST, ART & CRAFT SHOW\/SALE: AUGUST 17-19, YELLOWSTONE GARAGE The festival includes the 22nd Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Fiddle Championships, and the 1st Annual Arts and Crafts Show and Sale. The festival begins Friday evening around 8pm with an informal ice-breaker jam session as musicians and fans arrive. Arts & Crafts opens along with the music competition, which includes numerous nationally certified fiddle categories, including guitar, variety instrument, female and male vocals. All music is acoustic, traditional old time style bluegrass or country. \u00a0http:\/\/www.casperwyoming.info\/events.php   image provided by Nancy Brizuela CURT GOWDY: \u00a0ANTELOPE DASH, AUGUST 25 The third annual Antelope Dash–a Race to Benefit the Nature Conservancy in Wyoming, will be on Saturday, August 25th, 2012, at Curt Gowdy State Park, in between Cheyenne and Laramie. There will be 4-mile or 8-mile options which participants can walk, jog, run, or race. Post-race pancake brunch by the Laramie Kiwanis, souvenir running socks for participants. To register or for more information, please see website at:\u00a0www.theantleopedash.org JACKSON: \u00a0CALDERA FESTIVAL, AUGUST 17 & 18 The inaugural Caldera Festival is a fusion of art, music, and fashion, showcasing the unique culture of Jackson, Wyoming \u2013 a place unlike any in the world. The two day festival will utilize the 550 seat theater and 55,000 square foot lawn of the Center for the Arts in downtown Jackson to welcome Terra:Textile on Friday evening and an outdoor concert featuring musician Andrew Bird on Saturday night. See The Mountain Pulse for more info: \u00a0http:\/\/www.themountainpulse.com\/2012\/08\/caldera-festival-preview\/ LARAMIE: \u00a0OLD LARAMIE CITY BROTHEL TOUR , AUGUST 24, 5:30-6:30 This tour will emphasize how prostitution facilitated the economic growth and development of Laramie City. The tour will begin at the 1st Street Plaza, move east to Grand News Stand (the site of the Grover Institute\u2014Christy Grover\u2019s elaborate Victorian brothel), then move north along the front street architecture (specifically designed to facilitate retail businesses on the ground level, with the small side entrances, leading to staircases for brothels on the second floor level). The tour will end at Second Story Books for a good look at the original brothel rooms, now used in the bookstore.\u00a0 Social, cultural, and health issues surrounding the economics of prostitution will be discussed, as well as the tax revenue gleaned from the industry.Note: This tour is NOT appropriate for children 12 and under. \u00a0http:\/\/www.laramiemainstreet.org\/Events.html\u00a0 WORLAND: \u00a0PEPSI WYOMING BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS AUGUST 17 & 18 Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, this 8th annual BBQ\/Bluegrass Festival includes 30+ BBQ cookers which come to compete for this year’s prizes totaling over $6975! Also includes a brew fest this year!\u00a0http:\/\/www.wyo-bbq-bluegrass.com\/   Snake River Brewery at the Steinley Cup www.whofish.org. SARATOGA: STEINLEY CUP MICROBREW FEST AUGUST 18 “Come for the Beer… Stay for the Bull” \u00a0Held on Veteran\u2019s Island in Saratoga, Wyoming the microbrewery competition brings together the top professional microbreweries in Wyoming in search of the coveted Saratoga Steinley Cup traveling trophy and is Wyoming\u2019s original and only official microbrewery competition. Live music and great eats complete the event. Stick around for the Saratoga Bullfest, a bull riders-only event at Buck Springs Saturday evening. The cost is $20 per person. Attendees will receive a mug and ballots to vote for People’s Choice. \u00a0http:\/\/www.saratogachamber.info\/   GREEN RIVER: \u00a0ARTS ON THE GREEN AUGUST 17 & 18 Come enjoy this annual art loving event, including sculpture and drawing, a kid’s event and lots more! Held in conjunction with the River Festival, hosted by the Green River Chamber of Commerce. Learn more at www.cityofgreenriver.org. 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