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๐Ÿท Sip & Spin, Farmers Market & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Plus: Don't miss the last Fridays on the Plaza of the season!

Itโ€™s Monday, August 26th. ๐ŸŽ’ 1st Day of School.

Learn the basics of wheel throwing at this Sip & Spin workshop on Friday night. ๐Ÿ“ธ: Silver Sage Ceramics Facebook

Events

Monday, Aug 26th

Wisdom Tea Bowl Meditation | 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Hawthorn Tree, 112 E 17th St | Free to attend | Join this group to learn the technique of mindfulness meditation to establish peace, balance and harmony in your life.

Tuesday, Aug 27th

Sketchbook Sessions | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $5 suggested donation | Bring materials of your choosing to participate in this sketchbook session as you identify plants and all of their peculiarities.

Wire Wrapping | 6:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $105 | Learn how to wire wrap a cabochon and add beads as you customize your very own pendant with your unique style.

Wednesday, Aug 28th

Louisa Gardner Swain Bronze Unveiling | 1:30 p.m. | Downtown Cheyenne, 21st & Carey | Free to attend | See the newest bronze sculpture dedication as part of the Capitol Bronze Project. Swain was the first woman in the United States to vote in a general election. A reception will follow at First Presbyterian Church (220 W 22nd St).

Cheyenne Saddle Tramps Barrels & Poles Series | 5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. | Cheyenne Saddle Tramps Riding Club, 9141 Yellowstone Rd | Free to attend | Make your way out to the arena to watch the barrel and pole racing competitions or maybe even compete yourself.

Flashback Cinema: Smokey & The Bandit | 7:15 p.m. | Capitol Cinema 16, 3410 Concord Rd | $8.02-$10.85 | See the classic at the theater again as Sheriff Buford T. Justice attempts to track down Bandit.

Thursday, Aug 29th

Rooted in Cheyenne Pint Night | 3:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Grab some Rooted swag, talk to the board and help raise funds for the group that plants trees around Cheyenne.

Into to Drypoint | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $25 | Learn the process and versatility of drypoint, the process of โ€˜etchingโ€™ lines into a surface and creating a finely detailed drawing, during this inaugural monthly printmaking workshop.

Fairy House Pottery Class | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | Learn how to hand-build your own unique Fairy House in this class. All materials needed are included.

Friday, Aug 30th

Fridays on the Plaza: Ezra Bell | 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Don't miss the last Fridays on the Plaza of the season! This indie-folk band has a cult following and gained more traction after its cover of Sam Cooke's "Wonderful World" was featured in a recognizable TV ad. Local artist Mike Morris will open.

Shine Sweet Moon | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th | Free to attend | This folk/Americana duo will help you kick off your Labor Day weekend!

Sip & Spin | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | Relax and learn the basics of wheel throwing during this class and be sure to BYOB!

๐ŸŒ• Coming Soon: Tickets are available now for the upcoming Harvest Moon Stroll! Celebrate the harvest season at the Botanic Gardens as Director Scott Aker highlights portions of the garden that take on a completely different character by the light of the moon. Portions of the stroll will be silent to enjoy the visual impact of the garden at night. After the stroll, enjoy tropical foliage and refreshments by moonlight inside the conservatory. Reserve your tickets now! Wed, Sept 18th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr, $12.

Saturday, Aug 31st

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!

Cats on Mats | 11:00 a.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $12 | Practice breathing, movement and mindfulness during this laid-back yoga class with the cats!

DIY Tie Dye | 12:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | $45 | Learn creative tie dye techniques and then tie dye your own Blue Raven t-shirt. Includes a Blue Raven shirt, high quality tie dye materials and delicious beverage.

Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow Store Championship | 1:00 p.m. | Game Masters, 1612 Central Ave | $10 | Itโ€™s the first store championship! This standard event will have rounds and cuts based on number of entries.

Summer Mock-TAILS & Succulents | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $45 | Enjoy hand-crafted specialty mocktails as you make your own succulent arrangement in a handmade ceramic pot. All materials and one mocktail are included.

A Night With The Stars Gala | 5:30 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | $100 | Dress to impress for this evening of mingling with friends and enjoying the communities talent during the Talent Show Gala as you support Wyoming Equality's mission of protecting LGBTQ+ Wyomingites.

Live Music on the Patio | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | Enjoy a drink on the patio while listening to the sounds of local group Bowties & Botox.

Live Music: Eric Golden Band | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to attend | The traditional honky-tonk country music band plays the new Horse Palace.

Last Saturday Latin Nights | 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Dance the night away and check out the tropical drink specials.

Sunday, Sept 1st

Cars and Coffee | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Blue World Headquarters, 2401 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | View an impressive display of cars and unique vehicles while sipping on freshly brewed coffee thatโ€™s available for purchase.

Need to Know

๐ŸŒŠ Warning: Blue-green algae blooms have been reported in Sloan's Lake in Cheyenne.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Closing Soon: Wyoming may be the first state to issue its own cryptocurrency.

๐Ÿ’ธ No Deal: The Historic Plains Hotel may not have a buyer after all.

๐Ÿฆจ Oddity: Dead animals have been arranged in a Cheyenne intersection multiple times in the past few months.

๐ŸŽฌ Showcase: Country star Lainey Wilson's new music video was filmed in and around southeast Wyoming.

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Outcome: See the 2024 Laramie County Primary election results here.

๐Ÿด Incoming: New committee chairs have been named for Cheyenne Frontier Days.

๐Ÿ‘ฎ Honor: The Laramie County Sheriff has been recognized as Drug Recognition Expert of the Year.

๐ŸšฆSafety: New traffic signals have been installed near Cheyenne schools.

One Last Thing

 ๐Ÿ“ธ: Downtown Cheyenne Oktoberfest Facebook

The Downtown Cheyenne Oktoberfest is BACK this September for its 6th annual takeover of the Historic Depot Plaza! The fundraising event that supports the Cheyenne Depot Museum is presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing & Prost Brewing Company and will feature traditional and contemporary craft beers, popular local food trucks, local vendors and a variety of musical acts. Mark you calendar now and don't miss the Downtown Cheyenne Oktoberfest! Sat, Sept 21st, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St, Free to attend.

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