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🎤 Edge Fest, Concert in the Park & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Plus: The Hell on Wheels Rodeo is back on Friday night.

Howdy Cheyenne! It’s Monday, August 19th.

Little Lotus Yoga and Blue Raven Brewery pair up to host Posture & Pints on Sunday on the patio at Blue Raven Brewery. 📸: Blue Raven Brewery Facebook

Events

Monday, Aug 19th

Will Read for Beer | 6:30 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Co, 1519 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | This meetup of beer and book lovers will find you conversing and enjoying your favorite pint from FEBC.

Trivia Night | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Peppermill Bar, 1618 Stillwater Ave | Free to attend | Get your trivia group together and head out for an evening of live trivia for a chance to win house cash and bragging rights.

Tuesday, Aug 20th

Summer Yoga in the Park | 6:45 a.m. | Lions Park, Carey Ave & 8th Ave | $5 | Join Little Lotus Yoga for an early morning session in the park. Afterwards head over to Central Café for a discount on your drink.

Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | JCPenny Parking Lot, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | Shop local vendors and find plenty of treats including local raised fruits and vegetables, breads, pastries, salsas, Wyoming honey and much more!

Tipsy Tuesday | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Co, 1519 Pioneer Ave | $40 | Sunshine Plant Company teams up with Freedom's for this workshop to create a low-maintenance, bioactive moss terrarium as you enjoy a locally-brewed pint.

Concert in the Park | 7:00 p.m. | Lion's Park, 8th Ave & Central Ave | Free to attend | It's the final concert of the season! Bring a chair or blanket for a relaxing evening of music in the park from the Cheyenne Civic Concert Band. This week's selections include Barber of Sevill, Marriage of Figaro, Hungarian Dance #5 and Pop Go the Classics.

Wednesday, Aug 21st

Southeast Wyoming Farm & Grain Trail (Also Thurs, Aug 22nd) | 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. | Multiple Locations, Eastern Laramie County | $65-$120 | Join this exclusive, hands-on exploration of Wyoming's rich agricultural and distilling heritage through a 6 hour journey that offers a glimpse into the daily lives and innovations of local farmers and distillers.

Wine Down Wednesday | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connection, 615 W 20th St | $44 | Catz partners up with Flydragon Art Studio for this paint night. All supplies needed are included.

Thursday, Aug 22nd

Trivia Night | 6:30 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Bring your team and your thinking caps for this trivia night and enjoy a pint as you play.

Live Music: Jess Corbett (Also Fri, Aug 23rd) | 8:30 p.m. | The Outlaw, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $5 | Jess grew up listening to artists like Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley that have influenced his style as he mixes in old and new country during his live show.

Friday, Aug 23rd

Happy Hour Yoga | 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Lion's Park, 8th Ave at Central Ave | $12 | Start your weekend off with a 45-minute Vinyasa FriYay Flow led by Theresa from Little Lotus Yoga and then head over to Central Café for Happy Hour and receive Buy 1 Get 1 50% off of your libation of choice.

SMART Sports Block Party | 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Smart Sports, 5307 Yellowstone Rd | Free to attend | Help Smart Sports celebrate during its 4th Annual Summer Block Party. FREE beer, food trucks, live music and more!

Hell on Wheels Rodeo and Chuck Wagon Dinner | 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Laramie County Fair Complex at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $25-$75 | Your evening starts with the award-winning 3LazyR Chuck Wagon cookin' up a rustic meal featuring brisket and beans, garlic roasted baby potatoes and warm cobbler. And then sit back and take in the rodeo as you cheer on your favorite cowboys and cowgirls competing in all your favorite events.

Fridays on the Plaza: Daya | 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | The Grammy-winning American singer/songwriter hits the plaza stage to play hits like "Hide Away", the double-platinum single that she co-wrote when she was still in high school. She then teamed up with the Chainsmokers for "Don't Let Me Down," a dance anthem that sold more than 10 million copies in America alone. Support from Olivia Frances.

📸: Visit Cheyenne

🚎 Happening Now: Did you know the Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley offers 90-minute “Wild West History Tours” that transports passengers back in time, showcasing Cheyenne's rich heritage, from its early days as a frontier town to its role in the expansion of the American West. You'll learn about the city’s most interesting sites and historic buildings with lively storytelling from the engaging drivers. But that's not all! Through the end of August, the Trolley is featuring its FRIGHTSEEING Tour on Friday and Saturday evenings. From gruesome murders to unexplainable phenomena, the 90-minute tour will leave you wondering what is imagined and what is truly real. Tickets are available for both tours now! Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St, $12-$18.

Saturday, Aug 24th

Cheyenne Farmer's Market | 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Frontier Park, 4204 Volunteer Ave | Free to attend | Stop by the market to pick up fresh local and regional fruits & produce, honey, jams, pickled and fermented goods, baked items and much more!

Angelina's Summer Showdown | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Frontier Park, 1230 W 8th Ave | Free to attend | One of Cheyenne's largest car shows is back! Enjoy the cars, food trucks and family fun activities. Proceeds support Angelina's Dream Foundation.

Cats on Mats | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $12 | Dress comfortably for this beginners yoga class hosted by Jasmine Wilcox of GROW As You Go Yoga.

Edge Fest | 4:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Civic Commons Park, 23rd & Bent Ave | Free to attend | Don't miss the 10th and final edition of Edge Fest! This year's headliner is Bishop Briggs with other performers featuring Paul Russell, Peter Raffoul and The Patti Fiasco. Enjoy the music plus food trucks, breweries, distilleries and local artisans!

Sunday, Aug 25th

Posture and Pints | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | $25 | Join Little Lotus Yoga on the patio at Blue Raven for this hour-long Vinyasa Flow practice. Enjoy the patio and a pint afterwards.

Mini Golf Tournament | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Putt Hutt, 4603 Lions Park Dr | $110/team | Help support the Paul Smith Children’s Village during this mini-golf tournament and post-tournament party at the gardens immediately after play.

Need to Know

📸: The Blue Stem Wine House Facebook

🍷 Open Now: A new wine house has opened in downtown Cheyenne.

🏊 Closing Soon: The Cheyenne YMCA will close its aquatics facility, including pool, hot tub and sauna, indefinitely.

🏨 New Life: A former Wall Street investor and tech media startup founder has agreed to purchase the Historic Plains Hotel.

🎸 Live Show: Mac Sabbath, a Black Sabbath cover band, brought their 'weird' live show to Cheyenne.

🚧 Preventative: The City of Cheyenne has begun its annual crack seal and surface seal project in several neighborhoods and major streets.

🥦 Coming Soon: Sprouts will open in Cheyenne in November.

🗳️ Prep: See the voting guide to the upcoming 2024 Laramie County primary.

🏥 Welcome: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will host an open house for its new comprehensive care clinic, CRMG Orthopedics & Surgical Specialists.

🥩 Show-off: The guys from America’s Best Restaurants “ABR Roadshow” stopped in Cheyenne to film at local restaurants.

One Last Thing

 

Don't miss an unforgettable experience for food lovers and wine enthusiasts during The Metropolitan Downtown's Wine Dinner. You'll embark on a culinary journey with a meticulously crafted four-course meal, thoughtfully paired with selected wines that will elevate each dish. Get your tickets for the Wine Dinner now! Thurs, Sept 5th, 6 p.m., The Metropolitan Downtown, 1701 Carey Ave, $85.

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