Plus: Friday Night Dueling Pianos is back at The Met.

 

Howdy Cheyenne, it’s Monday, September 18th.

 

Events

Tuesday, Sept 19th

Tipsy Tuesday Bamboo Night | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co, 1509 Pioneer Ave | $35 | Sunshine Plant Company teams up with Freedom’s Edge Brewing to bring you a bamboo arrangement Tipsy Tuesday. Build your own bamboo arrangement in an up-cycled Freedom’s Edge bottle. All materials and one pint included.

LCCC Volleyball | 7:00 p.m. | Storey Gym, 2811 House Ave | $5 | Spirited crowds, intense rallies…watch the high energy entertainment of the Golden Eagles taking on Eastern Wyoming College.

Wednesday, Sept 20th

Raquel Meyers Art Exhibit | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | LCCC’s Esther and John Clay Fine Art Gallery, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | Multi-media Artist Raquel Meyers’ “Keys of Fury. Type In Beyond the Scrolling Horizon exhibit will be on display starting Sept. 19. The artist will be on hand at 11:00 a.m. to talk about the exhibit inside the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, followed by a reception at noon in the lobby.

Noon Meditation Series | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | This drop-in meditation session in the Gathering Room helps you melt stress away during the work day. Bring anything you need to help you sit comfortably for 30 minutes- blanket, towel, etc.

Open Studio | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | Free to attend, $5 suggested donation | Bring your own materials and draw from the props provided or work on a piece of your own in this open-studio style workshop. Local artist Steve Knox will be on hand for questions or suggestions.

Thursday, Sept 21st

Cheyenne Empty Bowl – A Community Soup Dinner | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Dr | $5-$30 | Help your neighbors in need through the community soup dinner that helps raise funds for Volunteers of America Northern Rockies. Take the family and enjoy soups, music and games for kids.

Bonsai Workshop | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Sunshine Plant Company, 600 W 17th St | $40 | Make your own mini bonsai in a handmade planter. This guided workshop will teach you how to plant, trim and maintain it!

Friday, Sept 22nd

Nuestra Herencia: Hispanic Heritage in the Rocky Mountains | 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Join the Wyoming State Museum as they celebrate Wyoming Archaeology Awareness & Hispanic Heritage Months featuring food from El Gran Pastor Taqueria, Folklórico dance performances by Las Angelitas Unidas y Los Rayos de Sol and a lecture by Dr. Alison Krogel on “The Aspen Archives: Sheepherder Testimonies (1925-present)”.

Dancing with the Stars of Cheyenne | 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Archer Event Center, 3967 Archer Pkwy | $150 | Giddy up for the Boys and Girls Club of Cheyenne’s annual fundraiser as the club embraces its Wyoming roots with this year’s western theme. Your ticket includes a delicious dinner, star-studded performances & countless opportunities to support your favorite dance teams.

Sip N’ Spin | 6:30 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | Learn the basics of wheel throwing during this guided 90-minute workshop that will guide you through the basics of how to center the clay, pull walls and shape the clay using a pottery wheel. BYOB.

Rob Schneider: The Narcissist Confessions | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $34-$108 | Gather your friends, family and fellow comedy lovers for a night of non-stop laughter as comedy legend Rob Schneider takes center stage!

Friday Night Dueling Pianos | 8:00 p.m. | The Metropolitan Downtown, 1701 Carey Ave | $20 | Don’t miss this night where two talented pianists face off in a battle of melodies and wits. Enjoy cocktails + a limited food menu.

Saturday, Sept 23rd

Girls Flag Football Clinic | 10:00 a.m. | Lions Park, Carey Ave & 8th Ave | Free to attend | Join Cheyenne Parks & Rec for a free clinic for grades 6th – 12th to promote its Girls Flag Football League for next summer.

Musical Storytime & Instrument Petting Zoo | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Paul Smith’s Children’s Village, 616 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra violist Sabrina Lloyd and narrator Jennifer Wacker tell the story of Mr. Pusskins: A Love Story for Viola and Narrator, followed by an Instrument Petting Zoo around the gardens!

Community Appreciation Day | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 15th St, Downtown | Free to attend | The 2nd Annual family-friendly Community Appreciation Day allows us to come together to celebrate the wonderful community that makes Cheyenne special. The day will feature mini-train rides, bouncy houses, $5 pony rides, yard games and lots more!

BrunchAsana | 11:00 a.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | $35 | Combine your love for yoga, brunch and mimosas into one. Little Lotus yoga teams up with The Office to offer a guided yoga session followed by brunch with mimosas. Dress for the weather and bring your own mat.

Wild J Trading Hat Bar Grand Opening | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Wild J Trading, 117 W 17th St | Free to attend | Stop in for the official grand opening of Wild J Trading. Enjoy drinks, snacks and shop for your newest hat with western flair.

The WY Market | 11:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | The pop-up vendor market will feature over 50 local vendors, food trucks, beer and music.

Oktoberfest at Black Tooth Brewery | 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewing Co., 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Don’t miss Black Tooth’s annual Oktoberfest Street Party which will feature food trucks, games, steins and plenty of Black Tooth brews.

🤠 Upcoming: LCCC Rodeo’s Annual Shawn Dubie Memorial Rodeo will be held Friday, October 6 through Sunday, October 8. Catch LCCC’s Rodeo team take on other colleges from around the region. All the three performances will be held at the LCCC College Arena and tickets are available now. 

Need to Know

🎨 Blank Canvas: Cheyenne is transforming from a frontier town to an art mecca.

🐻 New Territory: A bear that found its way to Cheyenne was rescued by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department with assistance from first responders.

👕 Now Open: Carter’s, a clothing store for children, is now open in Cheyenne.

👨‍🚒 For Others: The Cheyenne Police and Fire Departments will battle it out during the “Guns N’ Hoses” blood drive challenge later this month.

📘 Greet: Meet Craig Johnson, the author of the book series Longmire, at the Laramie County Library on Saturday, September 23rd.

🚔 Getting it Done: A retiring Laramie County Sheriff’s Office K-9 comes up big on his last shift by sniffing out 40 pounds of marijuana.

🍷 Community: Tickets for Black Dog Animal Rescue’s annual fundraising event, Bark & Wine, are available now.

One Last Thing

 

Get ready to don your lederhosen this weekend for the 5th Annual Downtown Cheyenne Oktoberfest! On Saturday, September 23rd, from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m, the Depot Plaza will come alive with German tradition, lively music, delicious food and of course, an impressive selection of beers from Sierra Nevada Brewing and Prost Brewing Company. The day will also include a costume contest, stein hoisting competition and live music from Rush Archives.

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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.

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Plus: The new Arts & Aviation Center Project will host an open house on Saturday.

Happy Labor Day, Cheyenne! It’s September 4th.

Events

Monday, Sept 4th

Tuesday, Sept 5th

Trivia Game Night | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Old Chicago, 1734 Meadowland Dr | Free to attend | Food, fun and prizes. Use your phone to play along with this interactive trivia game featuring a competitive mix of questions including an image round and music round.

Wednesday, Sept 6th

Wind Down Wednesday | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | The Magical Space, 1623 Central Ave | $10 | Looking for a relaxing, guided group meditation? Clear your mind and melt stress away by joining this group for Wind Down Wednesday.

Johnny Velvick | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Old Chicago, 1734 Meadowland Dr | Free to attend | Stop in for food and drinks and jam out to talented local musician Johnny V as he plays his style of covers and original music.

Thursday, Sept 7th

Hand Build Bowls | 6:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $27.50 | Build a unique bowl by hand and support Volunteers of America. All materials, instructions and tools to personalize your bowl will be provided. Bowls that are created will be donated to Volunteer’s of America Empty Bowl event.

Friday, Sept 8th

Plant Shop Tarot Night | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Sunshine Plant Company, 600 W 17th St | $30 | Ever been curious about tarot? Join local psychic medium Jill Grund to see what messages wait for you from the other side.

Cowboy-Up for CASA | 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center, 204 W Fox Farm Rd | $75 | CASA of Laramie County’s Annual To Be A Kid Again Event will feature great food, live music from City Creek Band, games and live and silent auctions. This year’s special speaker will share her uplifting story about what led to her family being involved in the child welfare system and what her CASA advocate did to help.

BDAR Volunteer Bash | 6:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Interested in becoming a volunteer or pet foster home? Join to meet some of BDAR’s amazing volunteers and learn how you can become one too. Food will be available to purchase from Jay’s Northwoods BBQ.

FRI-YAY! Pick Your Project Workshop | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $73 | This popular workshop let’s you choose your own unique wood sign to create. Select your wood project and get to work building as all materials and instructions needed are supplied. A perfect way to create a new unique piece for your home or as a gift.

For the Love of Arts | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | LCCC’s Surbrugg Prentice Auditorium, 1400 E College Dr | $30-$50 | This fundraiser and gala benefits students of LCCC’s Communications & Creative Arts Pathway. The online silent auction is available from Sept 1st-8th, culminating in a live event that celebrates all of the creative and artistic things happening at LCCC. The gala will feature an evening of hors d’oeuvres, wine & beer bar and live jazz from The Thistle Tones.

Cristela Alonzo | 8:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $18-$52 | The Cheyenne Hispanic Festival weekend kicks off with renowned comedian Cristela Alonzo as she takes the stage at the Cheyenne Civic Center to perform her hilarious stand-up comedy that celebrates rich Hispanic culture and traditions, that will leave you rolling.

Jarrod Morris | 9:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $15, 21+ | The Texas-based singer-songwriter’s first full album, ‘West of East’, has singles that achieved immediate success in the Texas country format, laying a strong foundation for the next chapter of his musical journey. Jarrod aims to capture the free, wild spirit of the American Cowboy with smooth, memorable melodies and gritty vocals.

Saturday, Sept 9th

Henna & Tea | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Hawthorn Tree, 112 E 17th St | $30 | Get a temporary henna stain by Annalee Irani, a local henna artist that fell in love the art of henna years ago in India. Henna creates a natural stain on the skin for approximately 7-14 day.

Cheyenne Hispanic Festival | 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | The 13th annual Cheyenne Hispanic Festival will feature live music, vendors, folkloric dancers, car show, food and more! Don’t miss this celebration of Hispanic Culture in downtown Cheyenne.

The Selena Experience Live | 7:00 p.m. | Events Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $25-$50 | An extraordinary Selena tribute show that will have you back to 1995 within seconds of their first song. The mind-blowing experience is the closest you can get to live a Selena concert.

🎸 Upcoming: The legendary American rock band Three Dog Night will bring their nearly five decades of hit music to the Cheyenne Civic Center on Friday, September 15th! 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. Tickets are still available.

Need to Know

🍂 Fall Fest: A Cheyenne pumpkin patch will host Autumn Fest in October, featuring Cheyenne grown pumpkins and local vendors.

🚌 Amenities: Cheyenne Transit will offer free fixed-route bus services starting on Tuesday.

🏈 Contention: ESPN channels and other Disney-owned cable networks have been removed from Spectrum during a dispute over contract fees.

🌠 Blaze: A Cheyenne resident captured a video of a giant fireball streaking across the night sky over southern Wyoming.

🏠 Coming Soon: Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County is planning to build around 30 new affordable housing units in Cheyenne.

🎄 Classic: A Charlie Brown’s Christmas: Live on Stage is coming to the Cheyenne Civic Center on Wednesday, November 8th.

👩‍⚕️ Career Building: Free certified nursing assistant training is offered for Cheyenne single moms.

One Last Thing

What’s the future of Cheyenne’s former historic airport terminal? That’s the question Arts Cheyenne staff and Cheyenne Regional Airport Board Manager pondered in 2022 and decided to apply for a NEA Our Town Grant…and got it! The $50,000 design grant is intended to support design planning for the redevelopment of the former airport building into an arts and culture community center. The Arts & Aviation Center Project will host an open house on Saturday, September 9th as an opportunity to engage Cheyenne citizens on ideas for the future of the terminal while learning about Cheyenne’s rich aviation history. The open house will also celebrate the completion of historic airport fountain restoration and will have food trucks, terminal tours and more! 

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