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Old West Museum to Host Inaugural Black Hat Gala Nov. 6
The event will support museum operations, educational programming and new immersive learning experiences. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum will host its inaugural Black Hat Gala Nov. 6 at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Event Center in Cheyenne, Wyo., to raise funds supporting the museum’s mission to preserve and share the history and culture of the American West.
Wyoming News
The return of CLTP’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”: Celebrating Tim Curry’s legacy and self-expression, from stepping onstage to fishnet and heels
CHEYENNE — “I see you shiver with antici-” Tim Curry cuts himself off and smiles at the camera. Susan Sarandon leans forward. The camera cuts between her face and Curry’s. At the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” dress rehearsal, the crew — who have obviously seen the film many times — scream, “Say it!” until … “–pation.” In front of the Historic Atlas Theatre stage, Adrian “Ace” Smart mimics Curry’s Dr. Frank-N-Furter, lip-syncing the iconic line as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” plays on a large screen behind him. Beside him, Tracy McEwen, who portrays Sarandon’s Janet Weiss, leans forward in sync with the film, waiting for the final syllable. Usually, CLTP puts on the decidedly vulgar, yet wildly popular interactive movie-musical for late-night audiences every year close to Halloween. However, anticipation for the CLTP shadow cast’s return has had time to build, as renovations to the Historic Atlas Theatre last year prevented the 2025 CLTP “Rocky Horror” from taking place. Also, in August, legendary stage and film star Curry died at age 80. Curry originated the role of Frank-N-Furter in the stage musical before reprising it in the 1975 film adaptation. So 2026 is the
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Cheyenne Old West Museum Plans Inaugural Black Hat Gala November 6
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Western heritage, community generosity, and a formal evening will come together November 6 as the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum hosts its first Black Hat Gala at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Event Center. The inaugural fundraiser will support museum operations, historical exhibits, and educational programs...
Wyoming News
Cheyenne muralist strives to bring community together through art
CHEYENNE — On the side of the Union Wireless building downtown, Cheyenne gets to experience an eternal winter’s dusk through Marc Meadowcroft’s new mural. A rancher stands by a barbed wire fence while a bison stands nearby with Union’s logo in the middle of the piece, which is located at 300 E. 15th St. Meadowcroft looked proud of his work, glancing at it while describing the meaning behind the elements. He explained that Union Wireless gave him a book ahead of time, which described how the company began connecting Cheyenne long before other telephone companies came to town. “Union Wireless was the only phone company in Wyoming,” Meadowcroft said. “I found that very cool and very prideful. They really stuck their neck out for the community back then.” Meadowcroft’s work revolves around the word “community,” hoping to help in any way he can through his art. He says that although he doesn’t like to define his art style, the thing that makes him unique is the involvement of community. “I speak to everybody, and I like to get everybody’s opinions and hear everybody out,” he said. “Communicating with the community is a big inspiration.” Brian Woody, the chief customer relations
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Laramie County Library receives $10K grant to develop oral history project
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Library recently announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. A release from the LCLS says that the grant will be used to support the development of a new oral history project designed to collect, preserve and provide access to firsthand experiences of people throughout Laramie County.
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Big Horn Photographer Diana Volk Honored
Big Horn Native Diana Volk was recently honored by Adams MultiMedia Wyoming with a Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement award. According to Adams MultiMedia Wyoming, this is one of their most anticipated annual events which celebrated the exceptional women who make a difference across Wyoming. These women strengthen our businesses, organizations, and communities every day.
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"Trendy" trunk-or-treat events will soon return to the Capitol City as Halloween approaches
Cheyenne, Wyo. - The weather is not the best current indicator but the Halloween festivities are already upon us, where apart of them once again comes the seemingly growing "trunk-or-treat" events. Public Information Officer for the Cheyenne Police Department Alex Farkas states, "Cheyenne is a very safe community. So we...
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"Nightmare on 17th Street" brings the scares to Cheyenne once again, Reporter Akili Bonner tours experience
Cheyenne, Wyo. - Now in its 37th year, one building on Cheyenne's 17th Street has continually embraced the "spooky side" of Halloween by taking advantage of a "creepy building." Reporter Akili Bonner went back to the Knights of Pythias as he wanted to experience its Nightmare on 17th Street Haunted...
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Colorado Woman Calls Her Floppy Taxidermy The ‘Ultimate Couch Companions’
The future of taxidermy could get a lot cuddlier. Chandra Ahlquist, owner of Sterling Fox Taxidermy in Loveland, Colorado, is bringing her latest projects to The Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Denver: The enormous "Mishka" and "Jefferson Starship," which she's selling as "the most realistic teddy bear you've ever seen."
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Rare American Indian Books In University Of Wyoming Collection Likely Worth Millions
What began with backing from America’s richest man at the turn of the past century now constitutes a gem of history at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center. The Center’s Toppan Rare Books Library is one of the few places in the nation one can access the...
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Look Back at These 12 Lost Wyoming Street Corner Sights and See What You Still Remember
Wyoming’s old downtown photographs tell stories that a surviving street grid cannot tell by itself. Grand hotels disappear, a courthouse is replaced, a storefront acquires a new front, and rail vehicles stop passing through the frame. Sometimes a familiar name remains after the physical scene has changed. These twelve...
Wyoming News
Lummis Family to receive first Raymond C. Kintner Western Heritage Award from Old West Museum
CHEYENNE – The Lummis Family has been announced as the inaugural recipient of the Raymond C. Kinter Western Heritage Award, presented by the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. The Western Heritage Award recognizes an individual or organization that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to preserving, promoting and advancing Western heritage in alignment with the museum’s mission. It honors those whose contributions strengthen the appreciation of Western traditions, history and culture while supporting the museum’s continued impact in the community. The Lummis Family has long supported the CFD Old West Museum, with Enid Lummis serving as one of the museum’s founding members. The family also has deep roots in agriculture, local history, education and Cheyenne Frontier Days, reflecting a lasting commitment to preserving and celebrating our Western heritage for generations to come, the museum said in a news release. "We are honored to recognize the Lummis Family for their enduring contributions and dedication to our Western way of life." The Lummis Family will be honored at the museum’s Black Hat Gala on Nov. 6. For ticket information, visit tinyurl.com/black-hat-gala .
Wyoming News
Bringing an immersive experience to Cheyenne: How Art For Art celebrates different perspectives
CHEYENNE — Five art pieces with three perspectives attached. First, represented through a song chosen by the staff, is the hosts’ interpretation, cued as a piece is revealed from beneath a black sheet. Second, the artist’s original intent. After the piece is unveiled, the artist takes The Lincoln’s stage to share the story and emotions that inspired their work before it is auctioned off live. And last, the audience’s take. Did the artist’s retelling prompt them to raise their hands to bid, or did the piece resonate in a way the artist never considered? Renee Jelinek, co-founder of The Lincoln, said Art For Art, the venue’s annual fundraiser and artist showcase, was created from her desire to “reinforce the concept that art is subjective to everyone individually.” Each piece has its own voice, but it can erupt at different frequencies. Of the artwork brought to Jelinek by resident artists, both new and experienced, those chosen for the event’s live auction are the ones that speak to her and her staff the most. “Sometimes there will be a piece that a song comes to mind immediately, but usually it does take quite a bit of working through different concepts to land
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Paranormal Investigation Returns to Windsor
Windsor History Museum becomes the setting for an October paranormal experience. October gets a little spookier in Windsor when Paranormal Windsor Investigates comes to the Windsor History Museum on Saturday, October 10. Two sessions are listed for the evening, beginning at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at the museum, 501 5th...