CASPER, Wyo. — Body art enthusiasts flocked to the Ford Wyoming Center on Saturday afternoon for the second day of the second annual Ink Masters Tattoo Expo. Approximately 35 vendors from across the country set up booths for attendees to peruse and get tattoos from. “We’ve got just about every style of tattooing you can […]
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Wyoming Arts Alliance hosting free Community Arts and Culture Luncheon
CASPER, Wyo. — The Nicolaysen Art Museum is hosting a free arts and culture listening session in support of the state’s creative economy. That’s according to a release from the Wyoming Arts Alliance, which states that the luncheon is taking place on May 30. “The Wyoming Arts Alliance (WyAA) is conducting a large-scale data roundup […]
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Fort Caspar Museum offering free admission to active military and their families this summer
CASPER, Wyo. — Fort Caspar Museum is once again a “Blue Star Museum” this summer. That means that during the summer months, it’s offering free admission to all active-duty military members and their families. “We join over 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families in collaboration with […]
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Funky Junk moves to David Street Station in 10th year
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s block party celebrating local artisans, food and beverage vendors and musicians will return on Saturday, though it is finding itself in a new location. For the first time, Funky Junk will be hosted at David Street Station instead of its former home on Durbin Street. “The big thing was space,” Funky […]
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Amid NEA cuts, future of Wyoming Arts Council federal funding uncertain
CASPER, Wyo. — Arts organizations across the country learned last week that essential federal grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, or NEA, had been terminated without warning. Most of those notices arrived via emails sent over that weekend. At least five Wyoming organizations had their direct federal NEA grants terminated, according to Rachel […]
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DOGE cuts disrupt key five-year Nicolaysen plan weeks before scheduled start
CASPER, Wyo. — A five-year strategic plan by Casper’s Nicolaysen Art Museum was disrupted weeks before it was scheduled to launch after federal funding was suddenly disrupted. According to the NIC’s executive director, Allison Maluchnik, a local AmeriCorps VISTA position had been chosen to help lead the program, only to have that position terminated less […]
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Casper College to host 3rd annual Traditional Powwow on Saturday
By Lisa S. Icenogle CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper College Indigenous Student Alliance will host the third annual Casper College Traditional Powwow on May 10, at the Casper College soccer practice field. The event is free and open to the public. The powwow will run from noon to 5 p.m., with the grand entry scheduled […]
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Exit the Dragon: A conversation with WSO’s departing music director Christopher Dragon
CASPER, Wyo. — Christopher Dragon was ready to dial back his hectic work schedule when he decided to step down as music director of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra after the fifth season. “My schedule was crazy,” he said during an interview with Oil City News this week. “I thought I’d want to step back and […]
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(PHOTOS) Wyoming high school artists share works at annual symposium
CASPER, Wyo. — Thousands of Wyoming art students showcased pieces Thursday at the annual Wyoming High School Art Symposium, hosted at the Ford Wyoming Center. Josh Dillinger, a Campbell County arts teacher and the president of the Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Association, said roughly 4,630 works are on display this year. “Almost every district has […]
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Casper Civic Chorale presenting ‘A Walk Through Life’ concert
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Civic Chorale is presenting its latest concert this Sunday. That’s according to a release from the Chorale, which states that it is presenting “A Walk Through Life” on Sunday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. “This concert will feature beautiful choral works that highlight the events and transitions people experience throughout […]
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(PHOTOS) Nicolaysen Art Museum unveils Ezra Tucker gallery
CASPER, Wyo. — Over the years, Ezra Tucker has made a name for himself in a number of artistic mediums. Recently, the Nicolaysen Art Museum unveiled a new gallery exhibiting many of his acrylic works. Tucker knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career in the arts, but the form that […]
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Great Gatsby Ballet coming to the Ford Wyoming Center
CASPER, Wyo. — Jay Gatsby is coming to Casper. “World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby Ballet” is coming to the Ford Wyoming Center on Nov. 5, just in time for the holiday season. That’s according to a social media post from the Ford Wyoming Center, which states that tickets for the show go on sale […]
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Wyoming Symphony Orchestra announces finalists for ‘Pursuit of the Podium’ guest conductor spot
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra is in pursuit of a featured conductor for this summer’s Pops in the Park concert. This peer-to-peer fundraiser invigorates candidates eager to conduct a concert piece to raise money for the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra; whoever raises the most money takes the stage. The last day to donate is […]
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Public art call for Wyoming Arts Council
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Arts Council is putting out a new public art call for artists in Wyoming. That’s according to a release from the WAC, which states that the Wyoming State Forestry Division is constructing a new helibase on the grounds of the Casper-Natrona County International Airport grounds. Through the state of Wyoming’s […]
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KWHS to host UW Wind Symphony in free performance on Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony will perform a free show at Kelly Walsh High School’s auditorium on Tuesday, April 15. The show is part of the university’s concert band’s statewide “Spectacle Tour,” which will feature flutist Dr. Nicole Riner. “The UW Wind Symphony concert band features the most proficient wind and […]
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Plein Air in the Park returning to Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks announced that two Plein Air in the Park events are returning to the Cowboy State this summer and autumn. That’s according to a press release from Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources, which states that there will be two Plein Air in the Park […]
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(PHOTOS) Casper College featured on Amazon Prime show ‘The College Tour’
CASPER, Wyo. — An episode of Amazon Prime show “The College Tour” featuring Casper College is now streaming on Amazon Prime, YouTube and the Casper College website. The episode provides an in-depth look at life at Casper College, while highlighting the stories and experiences of 10 current students. The episode premiered April 7 to an […]
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Wanted: Wyoming musicians for unplugged concerts this summer
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks are seeking four Wyoming-based musicians to perform “intimate, unplugged concerts in scenic outdoor settings” this summer. That’s according to a release from Wyoming State Parks, which states that in its first year, the Tunes on the Trail program […]
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David Street Station announces calendar of events for summer season
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s almost that time of year again: David Street Station is gearing up for its summer season, and, as part of that preparation, the organization has released its calendar of events for May through August. This summer, like many summers before it, will host a myriad of events and activities for people […]
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Natrona County Library director: DOGE cuts will directly impact local library
CASPER, Wyo. — The Trump administration’s efforts to slash federal government spending will be felt here at home in Natrona County, particularly at the library. That’s according to the executive director of the Natrona County Library, Lisa Scroggins, who referenced the recent news that the National Endowment for the Humanities has cut or canceled most […]
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College National Finals Rodeo tickets on sale now
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s that time again: The College National Finals Rodeo is coming back to Casper on June 15–21, and tickets are on sale now. That’s according to a release from the Ford Wyoming Center, which states that this event is “bringing the nation’s top collegiate rodeo athletes to the Ford Wyoming Center for […]
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Fort Caspar Ghost Investigation tickets now on sale
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s not spooky season just yet, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still spirits lurking in the shadows. The team behind Fort Caspar Museum knows this, which is why it offers ghost hunting tours every year — and tickets are on sale now. That’s according to a social media post from Fort […]
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UW Symphony to perform free concert in Casper on Wednesday
CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming will perform a concert on Wednesday, April 2 at the Natrona County High School’s John F. Welsh Auditorium. The concert is free to the public and starts at 7 p.m. According to the University of Wyoming, the concert will include the Rachmaninoff 2nd Piano Concerto featuring soloist Jiwon […]
