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Saddlestring, WY · Arts & Culture
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Misfit Creations gives local artists a place to start
CASPER, Wyo. — On the lower level of downtown Casper’s Atrium Plaza, tucked beneath a colored lamp in a shop called Misfit Creations, sits a unicorn skull. The curious artwork, and the shop, belongs to 22-year-old Casper native Nevaeh Raba. The skull — actually that of a horse — used to belong to her step-grandfather. Where others might have seen a commonplace object for a place like Wyoming, Raba found inspiration after spotting a wasp nest in the brain cavity during a cleaning.
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‘The Addams Family’ musical takes the stage at Casper College
CASPER, Wyo. — A cast of Casper College actors will take the stage for nine whimsical and witty performances of “The Addams Family” musical at the Thomas H. Empey Studio Theatre between Oct. 22 and Nov. 1. “The Addams Family” musical promises an evening of kooky, comical...
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(PHOTOS) Standard Oil No. 1 locomotive returns to Casper at Fort Caspar Museum
CASPER, Wyo. — The historic Standard Oil No. 1 steam locomotive arrived at the Fort Caspar Museum today after a 280-mile journey from the Colorado Railroad Museum. The journey was largely the result of dedicated museum volunteer Con Trumbull, who instigated and arranged it, and the combined efforts of city workers who drove the train and prepared its resting place at Fort Caspar Museum.
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No place like home: Fort Caspar Museum hopes to rehab Casper’s oldest residence to become museum amenity
CASPER, Wyo. — The Fort Caspar Museum is seeking local support and private donors to restore Casper’s oldest residence, a historic railroad-era log cabin currently suffering from decades of decay. Built in the late 1880s, the cabin served as the home for the local train station operator during...
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(PHOTOS) Kelly Walsh wins first place in State Marching Band Festival
CASPER, Wyo. — Kelly Walsh’s marching band came in first place at the Wyoming State Marching Band Festival this Saturday at the Ford Wyoming Center. The competition was the finale event of the season for 22 marching bands around the state. “We’re so proud of you, not only...
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‘Spookley the Square Pumpkin’ musical returns to the stage for lighthearted performance
CASPER, Wyo. — “Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical” returns to the Opera Wyoming stage Oct. 17, 18, 25, 26 and 31, as well as Nov. 1, at a new location: the Fox III Theater. Audiences can expect to be enchanted by singing pumpkins, melons, spiders and...
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Casper Woman Turns To Metallica When Steel Mesh Didn't Keep Raccoon Out Of Chimney
CASPER — Abby Roich’s war with raccoons has been going on for years, but the latest battle began with a masked trespasser prowling the roof of her home in the heart of Casper’s old, tree-lined center. Roich, Cowboy State Daily’s advertising operations coordinator, lives near 12th and...
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Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween Morning of Running, Costumes, and Candy in Casper!
CASPER, Wyo. — Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween morning! Casper Windy City Striders and Run Wyld Wyoming are teaming up to bring Casper a festive morning filled with running, costumes, candy, and family-friendly fun on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Tate Pumphouse!. Whether you’re a seasoned...
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Casper College Western History Center to host ‘Hole in the Wall’ documentary on Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Western History Center at Casper College recently announced that it will host a new documentary, titled “Hole in the Wall: The Ultimate Outlaw Fortress,” on Friday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. A release from the college says that the event will be shown...
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Dancing With The Stars Of Casper On October 24 Supports The Community
Dancing with the Stars of Casper happens Saturday night, with community members voting for their favorite dance teams. All proceeds benefit the Mercer Family Resource Center's youth and family programs across Natrona County.
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NCHS Big Band to perform with University of Wyoming Jazz Combo
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District 1 recently announced that the NCHS Big Band will be performing a live set with the University of Wyoming Jazz Combo. A release from NCSD says that the “special evening of jazz” is happening on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at CitiWerks Cafe, located at 162 S. Wolcott St. in downtown Casper.