Plus: Don’t miss the 36th Annual Cheyenne Greek Festival.
It’s Monday, September 11th, Cheyenne!
Events
Monday, Sept 11th
Painting & Pints | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co., 1509 Pioneer Ave | $42 | Get creative with Flydragon Art Studio during this guided painting session. The session includes all supplies needed to paint your masterpiece and a Freedom’s Edge pint.
Tuesday, Sept 12th
Cheyenne Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Frontier Mall, South of JCPenny | Free to attend | Only a few more weeks left to visit the parking lot south of JCPenny to find a variety of local goods, including: farm fresh eggs, grass fed beef and bison, breads, pies, salsas and more.
Intro to Wheel Throwing | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | The interactive session will provide the basics of wheel throwing and how to center and pull walls. Keep up to two of of your favorite pieces to be fired and glazed. Clay, studio glazes, firing and basic tools included.
Wednesday, Sept 13th
Flashback Cinema: The Terminator | 7:10 p.m. | Capitol Cinema 16, 3410 Concord Rd | $7.55-$10.38 | Another classic on the big screen. Grab your popcorn and check out James Cameron’s forward-thinking sci-fi thriller featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a cyborg assassin sent from the future.
Thursday, Sept 14th
Art Uncork’d | 5:30 p.m. | CFD Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Ave | $50 | A night of creativity, relaxation, and linocut printmaking adventures featuring linocut artist Sarah Konrad as the special guest. Konrad shows her beautiful prints across the Mountain West and at Uncork’d she’ll guide you through the process of creating your very own prints.
Jam Night | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | Free to attend | Learn and build your skills with likeminded individuals during Jam Night. Drums, amps, and keys will be provided while any other instruments will need to be brought with you. If you want to just hang out and enjoy some tunes, drinks will be available from the bar.
Friday, Sept 15th
LCCC Women’s Soccer vs Western Wyoming Community College | 1:00 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E. College Dr | Free to attend | Cheer on the Golden Eagles as they take on the #13 ranked Mustangs of Western Wyoming.
Create a Personal Altar | 6:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | Bring a friend and learn how to build a personalized, unique ceramic altar during this guided class. All tools, materials and instrucion will be provided.
Three Dog Night | 7:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $35-$150 | The legendary American rock band Three Dog Night brings their nearly five decades of hit music to the Cheyenne Civic Center stage. With songs such as “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy To The World”, “Black and White,” the band has had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including 3 #1 singles.
Saturday, Sept 16th
The Cheyenne Farmer’s Market | 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Frontier Park, 1302 W 8th Ave | Discover the freshest flavors of the season at Cheyenne’s Farmers Market. Local, friendly vendors will be on hand ready to sell their produce, honey, jams, meat, bakery, specialty items and more! Whether you’re a foodie or a supporter of local businesses, the farmers market has something for everyone.
Run For #1 5k Run/Walk | 9:00 a.m. | Lions Park, North Picnic Shelter | $15-$35 | Join the Cheyenne Schools Foundation for this 5k run or walk to help raise funds to support Cheyenne area teachers and students.
Heroes Fall Extravaganza: Craft & Vendor Show | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Ice & Events Center, 1530 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind jewelry, stylish clothing or delicious treats the Cheyenne Ice & Events Center is where you’ll find it. Shop over 100 vendors showcasing their unique and creative products. It’s a perfect opportunity to support local small businesses, discover new products and connect with other members of our community.
Heirlooms and Blooms Harvest Market | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | The expanded indoor & outdoor market will help you get a start on you holiday shopping. The one-day event will feature variety of regionally handcrafted gifts from artists and craftsmen with everything from home décor, woodworking, art, jewelry and more!
Dubois Award Presentation & Home Tour – Abraham Fox House | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 1714 E 19th St | Free to attend | The Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board presents its annual Dubois Award to Carol McDonald as recognition of her efforts to preserve the Abraham Fox House. Stop in to tour the home, which was built in 1956 for Abraham H. and Edith Fox, the original proprietors of Cheyenne’s Firebird Motor Motel.
Sketchbook Sessions | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | Free to attend, $5 suggested donation | Working on a project, want to do some simple doodling, or talk art ideas with others? This sketchbook session is for you! Drop in and work in your sketchbook. Prompts are posted for inspiration and the session will be facilitated by artist Desirée Brothe.
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s 65th Annual Gala | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | $125 | Join the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra as they kick off the new season with an evening of live entertainment, three-course gourmet meal and silent and live auctions.
Meet Loaf & Fleatwood Mac | 7:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $18 | One night, two ultimate tribute bands capturing the spirit and sound of the late Meat Loaf and Fleetwood Mac. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and nostalgia.
🎵 Upcoming: Broadway on Lincolnway is headed to the Atlas Theatre on September 21st. Join David Niemann and the Friends of the Atlas for a special night of Broadway music featuring champagne & wine, hors d’oeuvres, one-night only performance and a special appearance by Lady Emerald. Get your tickets now.
Need to Know
✈️ Back in Business: After 160 days of runway renovation, the Cheyenne Regional Airport reopened for commercial flights on Sunday.
🌨️ Winter is Coming: A hard winter is predicted by Cheyenne meteorologist Don Day Jr.
🐕 Escapee: A dog that’s been roaming Cheyenne since 2019 has been caught by Cheyenne Animal Control.
🏃 Run for Good: The Cheyenne Regional Medical Center foundation is set to host its annual Great Bison Shuffle Trail Run and fundraiser on September 23rd.
👮 Old West: Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak is looking for a ‘posse’ of volunteers to help patrol shopping centers during the upcoming holiday season.
🚧 Maintenance: The City of Cheyenne has begun the 2023 crack seal project, which will cover about 33 miles of city streets.
⛽ Name Change: Cheyenne Kum & Go locations will soon rebrand to Maverik stores.
One Last Thing
The 36th Annual Cheyenne Greek Festival has become a cultural staple in our community and is back this weekend on Friday, September 15th and Saturday, September 16th at the Frontier Park Exhibition Hall located at 1312 W 8th Ave. You won’t want to miss the two days of Mediterranean magic filled with authentic Greek cuisine, Greek music, European jewelry, traditional dance performances and more! And don’t forget about the the mouth-watering pastries! Money raised from the event helps support Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and locals charities. This year’s charity is Family Promise, which develops and supports affiliates that address family homelessness in Cheyenne.