Community Calendar

Join the UW Heterodox Academy, Bridge USA, College Democrats, and Turning Point USA in a conversation with Alice Dreger, historian, journalist, and author. Dreger's book Gallileo's Middle Finger explores why truth-seeking matters. Founder of East Lansign Info, a nonprofit news site, Dreger now works with Heterodox Academy to support open conversations on college campuses.

Party with a purpose at this Thankful Thursday Fundraiser for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. Featuring raffles, games, and food.

Join us in our Cook Auditorium for an evening with Diné weaver and fiber artist, Roy Kady. Kady describes himself as a shepherd and an artist, having learned to weave at the age of nine from his grandmother, grandfather, and mother. His work is deeply inspired by the landscapes his sheep guide him to. Inspired by the beautiful Arizona wilderness, he takes the colors and geometric forms he observes in the environment back to his loom. In this talk, he will discuss his work, processes, and inspirations, and will show a 15-minute clip from the documentary "A Gift From Talking God," which delves into his process as a shepherd and the importance of the Navajo-Churro sheep in Navajo culture.

Kady’s art piece, "Tell Me A Secret," is on view in our Wapiti Gallery as part of the "A Conceptual Thread" exhibition through November 2nd, 2025.

Snacks and nonalcholic beverages will be provided. This is a FREE community event.

Image credit: Textile weaver and fiber artist Roy Kady. Photo credit: John Burcham. Image courtesy the artist.

Edward Humes is a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and author of 17 nonfiction books, including the landmark "Garbology" and "Mississippi Mud."

In this entertaining, eye-opening, and solutions-based talk, Humes exposes how waste is our biggest problem and how solving our inherent trashiness can fix our economy, our energy costs, our national security, and even our traffic jams—all while helping slow climate change and making us healthier, happier, and more prosperous. Humes's effective and remarkably simple strategies will inspire everyone, from individuals and local organizations to large corporations and government institutions—to reduce and eliminate waste at all levels of society.

Author talk begins at 7 p.m. Come early at 5:30 p.m. for a free public reception, celebrating 35 years of recycling in Jackson Hole.

A book signing will follow the talk.

This keynote event is part of Zero Waste Week, a celebration of 35 years of community recycling in Teton County.

Presented by Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling, with support from the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, West Bank Sanitation, Jackson Hole Airport, Jackson Curbside Recycling, Centennial Recycling, Central States Wire Products and Trans Hudson Trading.

Join a premier gathering of leading neurologists, researchers, and healthcare experts at the International Neurology Conference. This event offers a dynamic platform to explore the latest advancements in neurological science, featuring expert talks, interactive workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Event Highlights
• Frontline Research & Innovations:
Discover cutting-edge insights into neurological disorders, precision medicine, and novel treatment strategies from top-tier experts.
• Renowned Speakers:
Gain valuable knowledge from world-class neurologists, neuroscientists, and healthcare professionals through keynote presentations and expert panels.
• Immersive Learning:
Participate in hands-on workshops, case-study reviews, and interactive Q&A sessions covering emerging trends and breakthroughs in neurology.
• Networking & Collaboration:
Connect with global peers, industry leaders, and academic experts, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Cutting-Edge Exhibition:
Explore the latest technologies, diagnostic tools, and innovative solutions from leading neurological organizations and tech companies.
Register Now to be part of this influential event and contribute to the next wave of neurological innovations.

Bring the whole family to The Nicolaysen Art Museum’s Fall Open House. Carve a pumpkin for our contest, sip warm cider with seasonal refreshments, and stop by the Discovery Center where artists from Trees, the Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists, will help kids and families make colorful leaf prints to take home.
While you are here, explore four exhibitions on view: Trees, Mind the Time: The Legacy of Tom West, Shoot Like a Woman, and the Wyoming Arts Council Biennial.
It is a free day of art, hands-on fun, and fall festivities for all ages.

Did you know most produce in Wyoming travels 1,500 miles before it reaches your plate? And it loses flavor and nutrients with every mile.

There’s a better way to eat.

Join us on Saturday, October 18, from 1–4pm at Silver Stream Farm for a Fall Open House.

Here’s what you’ll find:
--Lettuce taste test: Try green crisp, red leaf, baby gem, and more. Vote for your favorite.
--Berries in October: Fresh-picked strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries to take home.
--Behind the Scenes Tours: See how a greenhouse works and why it matters for Wyomingites.
--Farm Stand: Stock up to fill your fridge.

Come meet your farmers, see firsthand how great food is grown, and connect with the community that’s keeping good food local.

RSVP here (not required, but it helps us plan):
https://silverstreamfarm.com/events/farm-open-house

Join us at The Nicolaysen Art Museum on Friday, October 17, from 5:30-7:30 PM as we celebrate the opening of three exhibitions:
Shoot Like a Woman
Tom West: Mind the Time
Trees: Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists
Discover what’s new at The NIC this fall and connect with artists, friends, and neighbors.
Plus, don’t miss the Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Fellowship Exhibition, on view through December 19. This statewide showcase highlights outstanding work from Wyoming’s Visual Arts Fellowship recipients.
Nicolaysen Art Museum, 400 E. Collins Dr, Casper
Admission: $5 per person | $10 per family | Free for NIC Member

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

The island of Puerto Rico has become known for various musical styles that have influenced not just Latin music, but also global musical trends. From the Afro-Caribbean styles that make up the salsa boom of the 1970s, to the “BOOM-chicka-BOOM” of the reggaeton beat that came to dominate the charts, Puerto Rican musicians innovate while never straying far from tradition.

That idea inspired percussionist Hector “Coco” Barez to create the group El Laberinto del Coco, a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba. The group’s message is clear from the opening grooves of “Se Vuelve Miel” that Barez’s vision is to dig deep into the African roots of call-and-response with four vocalists and four horn players to remind us throughout its performance of the power of bomba to create community.