🥂 Paint and Sip Night, Ned Ledoux & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Welcome to 2024! 🎆 It’s Monday, January 1st.

Monday, Jan 1st

Wyoming State Parks’ First Day Hikes | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Curt Gowdy State Park, 1264 Granite Springs Rd | Free to attend | Take a short hike on the first day of 2024. Get outside with free entry to the park and a short hike on easy terrain.

New Year's Day Polar Bear Run | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | High Country Harley Davidson, 3320 E Lincolnway | Free to attend | Ring in the New Year with a motorcycle ride with High Country H-D. Layer up for this polar bear ride.

Tuesday, Jan 2nd

Genealogy One-on-One | 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Are you looking to get started with researching your genealogy? Get one-on-one assistance from an experienced genealogist to help research your family history by using the library’s print and computer resources. RSVP required.

Wednesday, Jan 3rd

Conservatory of Lights (Also Friday, Jan 5th) | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Your last few chances to be transported into the magical world of the Nutcracker. Each floor has a theme for you to enjoy as you experience the dream-like candy land in the Grand Conservatory. Friday evening will be the last night of lights at the Gardens.

Thursday, Jan 4th

Paint Night | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Flydragon Art Studio, 600 W 17th | $39 | Join Flydragon Art Studio for a guided session painting Tower Nights (Devils Tower) on a 16x20 canvas. All materials and supplies included.

Shoes Cruise to Booze | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Westby Edge Brewing, 714 W 20th St | Free to attend | Start the New Year with a run. Join the Cheyenne Running Club as they head out for a run that is good for all pace, skill, distance and experience levels. Stick around for a post-run beverage.

🧘 Upcoming: Breathe and move mindfully in a tropical setting with Blossom at the Gardens, coming in February. The 3-week yoga series will be held in the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory and will focus on a different intention each week. Jill Lovato of Blossom Yoga will guide the sessions that will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 9th, 16th and 23rd. Some yoga experience is helpful, but the class will be accessible to most people. Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr, 9:00 a.m., Feb 9th, 16th, 23rd, $60/series, Reserve your spot now.

Friday, Jan 5th

Cheyenne First Friday Artwalk | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Multiple Businesses, Downtown | Free to attend | Every first Friday of the month, downtown venues and businesses open their doors to showcase unique artists from Cheyenne and the region. Visit each location and view work by featured artists. All venues will be featured for this month's walk, with live music and food and drinks available for purchase.

Paint & Sip Date Night | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $70/couple | The Gardens teams up with Flydragon Studios to guide you through painting an individual canvas that will become one piece when hung together. Your ticket price includes all materials and 4 malt liquor drinks.

Jason Lenyer Buchanan & The Short Timers | 6:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Local original music at a local brewery. Catch this bluegrass band, that plays a little of everything, and enjoy a pint.

Ned Ledoux | 7:30 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $30 | In support of his third full-length album Buckskin, Ledoux will perform fan favorites along with new material. Don't miss this high-energy live show that mixes his western roots with rock and roll influences.

🎙️ Announced: Comedian Steve Treviño is coming to the Cheyenne Civic Center on Saturday, April 6th. Known as “America’s Favorite Husband," Treviño is one of the country’s fastest-rising comics with over 223 million online views, amassing over 2 million total social media followers and headlining specials for Amazon, NETFLIX, Showtime and more. Cheyenne Civic Center, 8:00 p.m., April 6th, $35-$125, Tickets are available now.

Saturday, Jan 6th

Winter Farmers' Market | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Depot Lobby, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Shop the experience that celebrates our community's finest foods and crafts. You'll discover local goodies like: farm fresh eggs and salsa to cookies and pastries; all while staying warm inside the historic depot.

Family Day: Ice Age | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Enjoy a family day that explores how people survived and thrived during the Ice Age, despite some really tricky challenges. Experience glacial games, activities and arts and crafts.

Pick Your Project Workshop | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $73 | Join this popular DIY workshop and create your one-of-a-kind wood sign. All materials and instruction needed to create your custom design are included.

Sunday, Jan 7th

Knitting Class | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $20 | Grow your knitting skills with this session guided by Geralyn of Kitting & Purrling. All skill levels are welcome and all proceeds go towards helping the cats.

Need to Know

🎄 Community: The owner of The Presidential Barbershop helped bring Christmas for Cheyenne families.

🌨️ Dry Streak: It's too early to be worried about little snowfall so far this season says local meteorologist.

🏙️ Growth: The City of Cheyenne will apply for a $10M load to kick-start a housing project near F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

🐕 Wanted: The Cheyenne Animal Shelter is requesting donation items.

🚨 On Duty: A Cheyenne PD K-9 will be outfitted with a protective vest thanks to a nonprofit organization committed to protecting K-9 officers.

📮 Mail Time: Is moving Cheyenne’s mail processes to Denver a bad idea? Some officials think so.

🔫 Local: An iconic Cheyenne shop specializes in guns for the ladies.

🚔 Update: The Cheyenne/Laramie County Emergency Management Agency is changing its emergency notification system to Rave Alert.

One Last Thing

Ready to embark on a train ride to see the iconic American bison roaming freely on the Wyoming prairie? Then head just 9 miles south of Cheyenne to the Terry Bison Ranch and board the Bison Train Tour for a narrated tour to see these magnificent creatures up close. The tours depart daily at 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. You will also see the others animals at the ranch including: ostriches, camels and other fun farm production animals. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children (4-12 years old). Load up the family, grab your coat and enjoy the picturesque landscape south of Cheyenne.

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