Community Calendar

Join us for a relaxed evening in Laramie at The Railyard beginning at 5:30 PM. WOC staff will share brief updates on the current legislative session—what’s happening, what they’re watching, and where engagement may matter most. Enjoy a first round and appetizers on us while you listen. The rest of the evening is intentionally unstructured, with time for conversation, questions, and connection in a comfortable setting. Space is limited so sign up early!

Join us for a relaxed evening in Cheyenne at Bella Fuoco beginning at 7:30PM. WOC staff will share brief updates on the current legislative session—what’s happening, what they’re watching, and where engagement may matter most. Enjoy a free round and pizza while you listen. The rest of the evening is intentionally unstructured, with time for conversation, questions, and connection in a comfortable setting. Space is limited so sign up early!

Author Event: Nina McConigley
Join us at The Nicolaysen Art Museum for an evening with Casper native and acclaimed author Nina McConigley, celebrating her forthcoming novel "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder."
McConigley will read from and discuss her debut novel, a sharp, funny, and deeply moving story set in Wyoming in the 1980s that explores sisterhood, family, history, and identity. The event includes a conversation and audience Q&A.
In partnership with Wind City Books, a limited number of signed copies will be available for purchase. Preorder and reserve your copy through Wind City Books. Prepayment required. Contact Wind City Books at (307) 315-6003.
This event is free and open to the public.
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https://www.thenic.org/events/author-event-with-nina-mcconigley

A winter night of music, magic, and meaning supporting youth mental health. Live music, dancing, and community at Teton Youth & Family Services’ SHINE ON benefit.

Enjoy live music by Sister Karee & the Other Brothers, delicious cuisine from Bistro Catering, dancing, and an atmosphere filled with purpose. Learn more about the mental health needs facing youth and families in Wyoming, and how TYFS is making a difference every day.

A thriving community begins with empowered youth. Let’s come together and help them shine.

Tickets are on sale now!
https://tetonyouthandfamilyservices.org/4th-annual-shine-on-gala/

Cheyenne Audubon invites the public on a free birdwatching field trip February 21 to Curt Gowdy State Park. People with all levels of birdwatching experience are welcome.
Participants will leave the Lions Park parking lot between the Children’s Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and the picnic shelter at 9 a.m. to drive 20 miles to Curt Gowdy State Park, do a little hiking to look for forest birds, returning to Cheyenne about 1 p.m., or earlier if you have your own vehicle. Bring lunch and water and dress for variable weather. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes if you have them. A state park pass is required for all vehicles entering the park.
Please register with Grant Frost, 307-343-2024, so that he can contact you if plans change due to weather. Let him know if you need a ride or can provide a ride.
For more information about the Cheyenne – High Plains Audubon Society, please visit https://cheyenneaudubon.org/.
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Join us for the Winter People’s Market on Friday, February 21st, from 1–4pm at the Fairgrounds Community Building for an afternoon of local food, community connection and delicious eats.

Enjoy a special grab-and-go lunch featuring crispy Melissahof fried chicken with a twist! In an effort to highlight the use of the whole animal, Melissahof and Glorietta will be frying up the chicken feet as well as traditional white and dark meat. The chicken, biscuit meal will be $22.

We’re also excited to welcome our partner Hole Food Rescue, who will be on site sharing insights about reducing food waste and ways that we can reuse or reallocate otherwise uneaten food to nourish ourselves better, create less waste overall and share amongst our community!

Shop local producers, enjoy a warm meal, learn something new and connect with neighbors.

Don your fanciest attire for an artful evening at the Museum! Mix, mingle, and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres at our masquerade-themed 10th Annual Blacktail Bash. Artwork from the Museum vault will be on view for one night only. Attendees will participate in two rounds of voting on pieces from our vault, selecting pieces to go on view in the coming year—your chance to be a curator for the night!

In honor of Blacktail Bash’s diamond anniversary, enjoy a silent auction featuring prizes from across the valley, including wildlife artwork, staycation packages, and more!

The proceeds from this event will support all of the Museum’s programs. This event is generously sponsored by The Joitys, Chris & Melanie Coulter, Lori Gray Faversham, Snake River Interiors, and Palate.

You are invited to a special evening benefiting Laramie Interfaith on February 21 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Cowboy Saloon and Dance Hall! This event brings neighbors together to enjoy live music while supporting the essential work happening every day across our community.

What to Expect:

• Live music from Laramie's local band, House of Cards
• A welcoming, community-focused atmosphere
• A silent auction
• An opportunity to make a direct impact on neighbors in need
• Every ticket purchased and dollar raised helps ensure Laramie families have access to food, utilities, and critical support when they need it most.

Riot Act, Inc. Presents: Salon Sundays
Starting September 21 | Sundays, 5–7 PM | Riot Act Studio @ Center for the Arts

Are you brimming with creative energy? Looking for a welcoming space to develop new work, connect with fellow artists, or just get inspired? Salon is for you.

This weekly gathering is a supportive environment for performers, writers, directors, and all kinds of creatives to share ideas, test material, and build community. Salon includes acting exercises, movement expression, scene study, vulnerability work, and fostering the creative process. Whether you have a project in progress or are simply seeking artistic connection, you’ll find space here to grow and explore.

Reserve your spot at riotactinc.org

Join us for the closing reception of Art of Downtown Casper as we celebrate the artists and announce the award winners. Voting is open now. Visit the gallery and cast your vote for your favorite piece before the reception.
Refreshments provided.
Admission: $5 per person | $10 per family | Free for NIC Members
Artists featured in the exhibition receive free admission plus one guest.