Community Calendar

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics and East Asian ornamentation. Their debut album recently earned a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Folk Album.” Making their Grand Teton Music Festival debut, APQ will transform folk classics like Simple Gifts, This Land is Your Land, Wayfaring Stranger and more with original arrangements that dive deep into America’s patchwork soul.

Clay Ross, guitar & vocals
Falu, vocals
Moto Fukushima, bass
Koleby Royston, drums

$35 – $55

children/students $5

Crispy Watkins, a bard of Appalachian spirit-folk tradition, weaves folk tales and tunes rooted in ancestral wisdom. With a heart for community and the Earth, their music offers somatic soul care, honoring the interconnectedness of all beings. Listeners will find themselves joining in as Crispy’s song-leading sensibilities invite experiences of shared singing, uplifting and connecting all present. With roots in East Tennessee, Crispy has been based in Fort Collins since 2014.

Special CitiWerks Cafe bistro food and drink menu created for ARTCORE attendees to purchase and enjoy.

The Casper Brass and Storm Door Company is a premier large brass and percussion ensemble based in Casper. Formed in 1998 by founder Fred Taylor, the group features more than two dozen accomplished Wyoming brass and percussion musicians. Since its inception, the collective has built a rich legacy of musical excellence and community connection. They are celebrated for their highly anticipated, biennial performances that draw diverse crowds from across the region.

Sponsored by ARTCORE, Casper’s long-standing performing arts organization, the ensemble continues its tradition under the artistic leadership of director Jeremy Huck. Huck is a distinguished local educator who brings more than 30 years of music teaching and directing experience to the podium.

The group delivers a dynamic concert experience that highlights the vast sonic possibilities of brass and percussion instrumentation. Their expansive repertoire spans centuries, offering audiences an eclectic journey through timeless classics. Listeners can expect to hear a wide variety of music, ranging from intricate Baroque masterpieces to powerful contemporary works, including pieces by Vivaldi, Rossini, Sousa, and Barber. The performance promises a captivating blend of power and precision that showcases the rich culture of Wyoming’s performing arts.

Join the Wyoming APEX Accelerator, Idaho APEX Accelerator, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a Government Contracting Matchmaking Event. This session is designed to connect government procurement professionals, prime contractors, subcontractors, and small businesses looking to build meaningful contracting relationships.

The event will begin with a Government Contracting 101 presentation, followed by structured matchmaking sessions that provide opportunities to network, connect, and explore future procurement partnerships.

Whether you are a seasoned contractor or new to government procurement, this event offers valuable insights and opportunities to strengthen your market presence.

John Craigie, making his third appearance in The Center Theater, will bring hits from his new album, “I Swam Here,” released this past February. Following 2024’s Pagan Church with TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, which spent six weeks at #1 on the Americana Albums chart, “I Swam Here” feels both expansive and intimate, shaped by the musical history of the Gulf Coast and the stillness of the Pacific Northwest.

Craigie is joined by Jonathon Linaberry as The Bones of J.R. Jones. Linaberry launched The Bones of J.R. Jones in 2012 and began releasing a series of albums and EPs that would land his songs in films and TV shows like True Detective, Suits, and Daredevil, and lead to countless tours across the US and Europe, including stops everywhere from Telluride Blues to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass.

Masakazu Ito is recognized as one of today’s premier guitarists, acclaimed by musicians, composers, conductors, and critics for his mastery of the instrument and its repertoire.

Following his professional solo debut in Tokyo 1987, Ito won top prizes in seven major international guitar competitions. A performance of Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo with the National Repertory Orchestra marked his concerto debut in 1990. Over the years, Ito has performed under the batons of renowned conductors such as Marin Alsop, Jefferey Kahane, Douglas Bostock and others.

He has a number of recordings to his credit. In particular, London’s Classical Guitar magazine called his 1998 recording ¡España! Music from Spain “a recording of depth… most musically satisfying.” The Los Angeles Times also wrote “Ito displayed conspicuous skill and tonal range… [he] proved himself to be a clean and technically adroit player, whizzing through thorny passages with aplomb.” upon listening to his solo concert in Los Angeles in 1996.

He currently serves as a music professor at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, where he is the musical director and conductor of the Colorado School of Mines Philharmonic Orchestra. “Mines Phil” made its successful Carnegie Hall debut under Ito’s baton in March 2026.

Rooted in mirrored kinship and a captivating vocal blend, Lucius — the Grammy-nominated indie-pop duo of Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig — are songwriters of rare emotional precision, building one of contemporary music's most enchanting, harmonic sounds. Their voices, described by the Los Angeles Times as "otherworldly," move in perfect tandem: two instruments so attuned they read as one.

The duo have lent their singular harmonies to an extraordinary range of artists — among them Joni Mitchell, The War on Drugs, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Jeff Tweedy, Roger Waters, The National, Harry Styles, and Ringo Starr.

The freedom and space of the wide-open west is the sound of Buffalo Scout. Steve and Diane Frame call Casper home. Between both of them, they bring over half a century of skill and performance to the stage. They have been touring as the duo Buffalo Scout since they were married in 2018. The couple brings a fiddle, guitars, and great singing and harmonies to any event. Their set list consists of originals and covers. The songs paint atmosphere, attitude, and a certain unique mix that connects with all types of crowds. Hank Williams meets Lucinda Williams; Chris Isaak meets Chris LeDoux; Bluegrass meets The Beatles. They connect with the shared nostalgia of the last 60 years, sharing the past with all ages in the audience. Buffalo Scout’s show is for all sorts of crowds and occasions, and Steve and Diane’s getting to know the audience is what it’s all about!

They’re back, and with a whole new show! Join in the fun with Matthew and Christine as they take you through an afternoon of zany entertainment and captivating songs and performances.

Christine is a Casper native and a beloved performer seen in show stopping roles like Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie! (Opera Wyoming) and Sister Mary Hubert in Nunsense (Stage III) and Nunset Boulevard (Opera Wyoming). She has contributed her voice to countless community events across the city of Casper.

Matthew is an accomplished vocal and acting coach, and renowned performer in Casper and nationwide. Local appearances include starring as Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden (Opera Wyoming), Don Lockwood in Singin ‘In The Rain, (Casper College), and Jean Valjean in Les Miserables (Kelly Walsh).

Get ready for good laughs, good times, and incredible music. Step into the magic as they sing and bring to life cherished movie classics, showtunes, Broadway hits and old favorites. Whether you are looking for a place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart, celebrating National Singles Awareness Day, or just want to find a fun activity for all ages, this performance will fill your hearts to the brim – save the date!

Led by acclaimed violinist Gregory Harrington, Emerald Strings invites you on a journey through Ireland’s musical legacy, blending classical masterpieces with traditional and contemporary Irish music. Harrington, celebrated for his emotional depth and technical brilliance, delivers an unforgettable performance that captures the story of Ireland’s beauty, resilience, and cultural evolution. Each performance shares not only the essence of Irish music but also Harrington’s own journey, bringing the spirit of Ireland to life through evocative melodies and storytelling.

Emerald Strings presents a program that spans centuries, beginning with the Irish Famine in 1847 and reaching into the present day, where the precision of classical music meets the rich depth of Irish folk and the vibrancy of modern Irish tunes. Harrington’s powerful interpretations breathe life into these works, inviting audiences to connect with the heart of Irish culture. The result is an immersive concert experience that resonates deeply with all who attend.

More than just a performance, Emerald Strings is an exploration of Ireland’s history and Harrington’s path as an artist. Join us for an evening that honors Ireland’s past and present through music, storytelling, and a touch of humor, celebrating the enduring spirit of Irish culture as seen through the eyes – and the violin – of Gregory Harrington.