Community Calendar

The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is accepting applications for a skilled woodcarver to create a unique arborglyph from a large stump on our property. We are looking for ideas that draw inspiration from the natural world, whether they are your vision of the High Plains West, naturally occurring abstract shapes, garden and landscape features, or wildlife interpretations. Let your imagination be guided by the wood's shape.

Project Specifics:

The stump is 15 feet tall, with a diameter of two feet at the base and a thinner top
Submissions open from April 24th through July 31, 2026

Budget:

about $3,000 + travel costs

Rules:

Family-friendly artwork is required
While creativity is welcomed, bears and bare butts are not.

It must be appropriate for long-term outdoor display

How to Apply:

Artists are encouraged to submit the following:

A portfolio of previous work
Sketches or concept ideas
Submit to Brandi Bingham at bbingham@cheyennecity.org or for questions, call 307.773.1041

The deadline is July 31, 2026.

2026 Evening at the Ivinsons’: The World’s Fair. The Evening's World’s Fair will take place at the Alice Hardie Stevens Center on August 1, 2026, commencing at 5:30 PM.
This year's evening event will focus on the rich history of Laramie, featuring numerous local businesses and their contributions, akin to how the World's Fair in Chicago effectively rebranded that city as a modern and sophisticated metropolis.
This year's Evening will underscore the significant transformations and growth that Laramie, WY, has experienced over the past several decades. The Mansion, one of the city's most venerable structures, has scheduled upcoming restorations, which include exterior stonework, roof replacement, porch repair, interior basement repointing, and fire escape updates. The cumulative cost for these endeavors is estimated at approximately $130,000. Additionally, progress continues on the Carriage House expansion, necessitating exterior painting and window replacement.

For reservations, donations, contributions of silent auction items, or for additional information, please contact the Ivinson Mansion at 307-742-4448 or via email at lpmdirector@laramiemuseum.org.
Konnie Cronk, Laramie Plains Museum Interim Director

Tell Me More! Guest Lecture Series: Rural England, Rural Wyoming

The Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, by Ralph Vaughan Williams, is one of the most important and beautiful pieces of string orchestra music in the world. It is also a centerpiece of this year's Wyoming International Chamber Music Festival, happening throughout Laramie and Cheyenne.

Musicologist and conductor Dr. Daniel Galbreath will explore how the Fantasia creates a "sense of place" and how Vaughan Williams digs deep into the roots of English culture and history to create a piece of enduring beauty. Using live examples with musicians from the Wyoming International Chamber Music Festival, we'll explore the "sagebrush in the blood" of this deeply moving work.

Monday, August 3 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Coal Creek Coffee Co. Downtown
110 E Grand Ave. | Laramie, WY

Join The Center and Jackson Hole Public Art for a meet and greet with John Grade, the selected artist for the Center for the Arts 20th Anniversary Park Installation in 2027.

John Grade is bringing a major outdoor art installation to The Center Amphitheater that pays homage to Jackson's relationship between the natural environment and the humans that inhabit it. The piece – to be installed in the summer of 2027 – will feature a suspended net across The Center Amphitheater with a constellation of elements that will evoke both the complex anatomy of a tree as well as the larger composition of a forest.

Grade will be at The Center Park Tent to meet members of the community and share more about the inspiration behind the project, including what drew him to Jackson, the region's wildfire ecology, and the creative vision and technical challenges involved in bringing the installation to life. Brief remarks at 6:00 PM will be followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A.

Join us for Mountain Man Days, a celebration of Wyoming’s rich mountain heritage, frontier traditions, and the enduring spirit of those who explored, worked, and lived among the mountains. This special event offers a unique opportunity to experience history through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and stories that bring the past to life.
We are proud to host a special tribute honoring the life and legacy of Wyoming mountain man Jim Baker. Join us as we celebrate his contributions, adventures, and the lasting impact he made on Wyoming’s rich mountain man heritage.
Friday 9:00 - 3:00
Special Workshops (Registration Required)
Begin the weekend by learning traditional skills through a variety of hands-on workshops. Participants can step back in time and experience the crafts and techniques that were essential to early mountain life, including pickle making, mule packing, wool crafting, sourdough bread making, sauerkraut making, and blacksmithing.
Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
Activities & Demonstrations (Free to the Public)
Spend the day exploring family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and historical experiences for all ages. Discover the skills, tools, and traditions of the mountain men through engaging presentations, interactive displays, and opportunities to connect with history in a fun and memorable way. Food trucks will be available throughout the day, offering a variety of food options available for purchase.
Sunday 8:30 - 1:00
Pancake Breakfast & Guided Trek (Free to the Public)
Wrap up the weekend with a delicious pancake breakfast followed by a guided trek through the landscape that reflects the rugged beauty and adventure of Wyoming’s mountain heritage.
Come celebrate the traditions, stories, and skills of the past with friends, family, and fellow history enthusiasts. Mountain Man Days is a weekend of discovery, connection, and appreciation for the people who helped shape Wyoming’s history.

Join The Nicolaysen Art Museum for an evening celebrating the opening of The India I Brought With Me: Nimi Shares Her Personal Collection by Nimi McConigley.
A longtime Wyoming journalist, community leader, and trailblazer, Nimi has spent more than fifty years sharing her culture and experiences with the state she calls home. This deeply personal exhibition invites visitors to explore that journey through treasured saris, photographs, bronzes, and meaningful artifacts that reflect a life shaped by both India and Wyoming.
The opening reception will feature traditional Indian dance performances, Indian cuisine, hands-on art activities, and a live sari draping demonstration.
Celebrate with us as we honor culture, community, and the stories that connect us through art.

Exhibition on view: July 10 through September 25, 2026.

Join us for Mountain Man Days, a celebration of Wyoming’s rich mountain heritage, frontier traditions, and the enduring spirit of those who explored, worked, and lived among the mountains. This special event offers a unique opportunity to experience history through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and stories that bring the past to life.
We are proud to host a special tribute honoring the life and legacy of Wyoming mountain man Jim Baker. Join us as we celebrate his contributions, adventures, and the lasting impact he made on Wyoming’s rich mountain man heritage.
Friday 9:00 - 3:00
Special Workshops (Registration Required)
Begin the weekend by learning traditional skills through a variety of hands-on workshops. Participants can step back in time and experience the crafts and techniques that were essential to early mountain life, including pickle making, mule packing, wool crafting, sourdough bread making, sauerkraut making, and blacksmithing.
Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
Activities & Demonstrations (Free to the Public)
Spend the day exploring family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and historical experiences for all ages. Discover the skills, tools, and traditions of the mountain men through engaging presentations, interactive displays, and opportunities to connect with history in a fun and memorable way. Food trucks will be available throughout the day, offering a variety of food options available for purchase.
Sunday 8:30 - 1:00
Pancake Breakfast & Guided Trek (Free to the Public)
Wrap up the weekend with a delicious pancake breakfast followed by a guided trek through the landscape that reflects the rugged beauty and adventure of Wyoming’s mountain heritage.
Come celebrate the traditions, stories, and skills of the past with friends, family, and fellow history enthusiasts. Mountain Man Days is a weekend of discovery, connection, and appreciation for the people who helped shape Wyoming’s history.

Sun Ranch Day is a free event open to the public. Saturday August 8th, from 10am to 3pm at the Tom Sun Ranch, a national historic landmark. There is a visitor center, museum and other historic buildings that can be toured, including a blacksmith shop and trading post. Located 15 miles north of Muddy Gap on State Hwy 220 at Martin’s Cove Visitors’ Center.

Bring your lunch to eat on the picnic tables and grass lawns at the ranch and enjoy free fun activities and snacks. All ages welcome.

Join local educator Robin Cameron for a hands-on cyanotype photography workshop. Participants will create their own ocean-inspired cyanotype bandana using found objects, seashells, and seaweed samples. You’ll choose your composition and decide how representational (or not) you would like your wearable art to be. No prior cyanotype experience is required; just come ready to be creative.

This class is presented alongside the exhibition "From Sea to Shining Sea: Wildlife Above & Below the Waves." A museum educator will lead a close looking tour for the first 30 minutes of the class to learn more about and reflect on this aquatic show. The remainder of the class will be spent outside on the Sculpture Trail creating art. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, and please bring water.

This class will take place from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on August 8, in the Museum’s King Gallery and on the outdoor Sculpture Trail.

Make it Wild courses are open to adults and young adults with beginner to intermediate abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during this interactive program.
-Limited to the first 20 participants

Join us for Mountain Man Days, a celebration of Wyoming’s rich mountain heritage, frontier traditions, and the enduring spirit of those who explored, worked, and lived among the mountains. This special event offers a unique opportunity to experience history through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and stories that bring the past to life.
We are proud to host a special tribute honoring the life and legacy of Wyoming mountain man Jim Baker. Join us as we celebrate his contributions, adventures, and the lasting impact he made on Wyoming’s rich mountain man heritage.
Friday 9:00 - 3:00
Special Workshops (Registration Required)
Begin the weekend by learning traditional skills through a variety of hands-on workshops. Participants can step back in time and experience the crafts and techniques that were essential to early mountain life, including pickle making, mule packing, wool crafting, sourdough bread making, sauerkraut making, and blacksmithing.
Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
Activities & Demonstrations (Free to the Public)
Spend the day exploring family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and historical experiences for all ages. Discover the skills, tools, and traditions of the mountain men through engaging presentations, interactive displays, and opportunities to connect with history in a fun and memorable way. Food trucks will be available throughout the day, offering a variety of food options available for purchase.
Sunday 8:30 - 1:00
Pancake Breakfast & Guided Trek (Free to the Public)
Wrap up the weekend with a delicious pancake breakfast followed by a guided trek through the landscape that reflects the rugged beauty and adventure of Wyoming’s mountain heritage.
Come celebrate the traditions, stories, and skills of the past with friends, family, and fellow history enthusiasts. Mountain Man Days is a weekend of discovery, connection, and appreciation for the people who helped shape Wyoming’s history.