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🎸 The Black Jacket Symphony, Sushi Workshop & More | This Week in Cheyenne
Plus: The Lincoln's local music showcase happens on Saturday.
November’s here! It’s Monday, November 4th.
The Black Jacket Symphony will play a set of Elton John’s greatest hits at Cheyenne Civic Center on Saturday. 📸: The Black Jacket Symphony Facebook
Events
Monday, Nov 4th
Game Knight | 6:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Choose from a variety of board games while enjoying craft brews (available for purchase) during this game night.
Tuesday, Nov 5th
Tracking DNA clues to Discover a Birth Mother | 6:45 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | The Cheyenne Genealogical & Historical Society hosts Glenn York, a genealogy researcher, teacher and lecturer who will outline a case-study of a female who was adopted at birth and discuss the steps used to analyze her DNA matches and how it can be used today.
Musician Development Series | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | Free to attend | Arts Cheyenne and the Alternative Arts Project partner for this 3-part series that covers topics for emerging and up-and-coming area musicians to learn more about how to be successful in the business.
Wednesday, Nov 6th
Flashback Cinema: Twister | 7:15 p.m. | Capital 16 Cinema, 3410 Concord Rd | $8+ | Relive the original blockbuster about daring storm chasers who risk their lives to study the dark side of nature.
Thursday, Nov 7th
How Culture Affects Typography | 6:00 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | Nationally recognized typography speaker Nikki Villagomez is featured in as part of the Community Conversation Series.
Rick Cook (Also Fri, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 10th) | 8:30 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $5 | Kick back with a drink and dance along with this high-energy country act.
Friday, Nov 8th
Sip & Spin | 6:30 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | Sip and spin (BYOB) as you walk through the basics of wheel throwing. This class includes the use of clay, studio glazes, firing and basic tools.
The Nutcracker | 7:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $40+ | Get swept into the magical world of the timeless ballet filled with graceful dancing, enchanting costumes and classic holiday spirit.
Luke & Friends Duo | 7:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Join Luke Hahn-Zollo from Tumbledown Shack and a rotating cast of local musicians covering your favorite Grateful Dead tunes!
The Velveteen Rabbit | 7:30 p.m. | Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E Pershing Blvd | $19-$29 | It's opening weekend! Written as a "memory play," The Velveteen Rabbit is an emotional journey through time, as told through the eyes of a young man looking back on his childhood.
🫔 Coming Soon: Get ready for some holiday spice at Needs Inc.’s 1st Annual Tamale Throwdown! Join the fun at The Louise Event Venue, where talented home cooks and other community members will go head-to-head to see who has the best tamales in town. This fun event offers a unique chance to enjoy (and purchase!) delicious, authentic tamales while supporting a great cause, as proceeds will help fund Needs Inc.’s programs for food assistance and community support. Mark your calendar and don’t miss this evening of fun, libations and world-class tamales. Tickets are available now! Friday, Dec 6th, 6:00 p.m., The Louise Event Venue 110 E. 17th St, $5-$30.
Saturday, Nov 9th
Glass Fusing: Ornament Workshop | 10:00 a.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $50 | Create your own glass ornaments/sun catchers using recycled glass during this hands-on workshop.
ZIA Christmas Ornament | 10:30 a.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $25 | Design your own ZIA-inspired ornament for the upcoming holiday!
Grinch Mug Pottery Class | 1:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $60 | Get into the holiday spirit as you create your very own Grinch-inspired mug from scratch.
Poured Paint Ornament Workshop | 1:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $50 | Jazz up your tree with your own paint pour ornament. Registration includes all supplies and tools to create 6 ornaments.
Sushi Workshop | 5:00 p.m. | Vintages, 309 North American Rd Unit 11&12 | $65 | Join this hands-on sushi workshop where you'll be instructed in the art of Nigiri and Maki style sushi, tasting various sushi along the way.
Don't Make Me Laugh | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Don't miss this evening of laughter and Opera with Cheyenne's new group Opera on Tap.
Local Music Showcase | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $5 | Check out Cheyenne's talent during this series that features local musicians of all genres. This showcase will feature Mark Daniel Wilkinson, Tgm Zizi, Winct, Angelus Errare, Gabe Jackson, Savage Green, Compass, AJAK, TWiiG, Racxxx, WhiteCatPink, and CinoSoWavy.
The Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John | 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $29+ | Celebrate the music of Elton John as the group plays the iconic album Madman Across the Water, plus a full set of Elton's greatest hits.
The Mashup Live | 8:00 p.m. | Alf's Pub, 1622 E 19th St | Free to attend | The Mashup returns to Alf's for a night of live music featuring reggae, Country and all thangs groovy.
Eric Golden Band | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to attend | Enjoy a night of traditional honky-tonk country music in this new venue.
Sunday, Nov 10th
Poetry Open Mic | 1:00 p.m. | The Hawthorn Tree, 112 E 17th St | Free to attend | Stop in the coffee shop and bring your poems - your own or from another poet - and join in on this open mic afternoon.
"Honoring Our Veterans" | 3:00 p.m. | LCCC Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | Join The Cheyenne Brass Band and The LCCC Wind Ensemble to honor our Veterans during this free concert.
Weather Outlook
Mon, Nov 4: 🌬️ Breezy in the morning; otherwise, chilly with times of clouds and sun, high of 39°F and low around 27°F.
Tue, Nov 5: 🌥️ Breezy in the morning; otherwise, mostly cloudy, high of 45°F and low of 21°F.
Wed, Nov 6: ❄️ Cloudy and colder with a chance for snow, high of 29°F and low of 17°F.
Thu, Nov 7: 🌨️ A little snow in the morning; otherwise, considerable clouds and cold, high around 37°F, dropping to 24°F.
Fri, Nov 8: 🌧️ Cloudy with periods of rain in the afternoon, high of 42°F and nighttime low of 27°F.
Sat, Nov 9: 🌦️ Rain at times, chilly with a high near 42°F and a low of 31°F.
Sun, Nov 10: ⛅ Mostly sunny, cool with a high of 46°F and low of 30°F.
Need to Know
📸: KGWN TV Facebook
🗳️ Surge: Laramie County has experienced unprecedented early voting turnout in 2024 general election.
🏢 Boost: Millions in TIF funding has been approved for Sioux Falls developer’s Cheyenne apartment projects.
📜 Unearthed: Documents revealing the history of a 140-year-old Cheyenne building have been discovered.
🚚 Shift: A local Cheyenne man has transitioned from TV reporter to truck driver in a midlife career change.
🐱 Purrfect: Black Dog Animal Rescue is offering free adoptions for cats.
👻 Chills: Unexplained phenomena at the CFD Museum keep Wyoming’s haunted history alive.
💸 Fraud: A former manager has been charged with embezzling $350K from a Cheyenne water district.
🎓 Advancement: LCCC students can now be co-admitted for bachelor's degrees through University of Wyoming partnership.
One Last Thing
📸: Hairball Facebook
Get ready for a high-energy night as Hairball, the ultimate tribute to arena rock, takes the stage at The Lincoln! Known for their larger-than-life performances, Hairball recreates the electrifying sounds and sights of rock’s most legendary acts, from Van Halen to KISS, Queen and more. With spot-on vocals, authentic costumes and explosive theatrics, this show is a blast from rock history, channeling the greatest hits and unforgettable moments from the '70s and '80s. Don’t miss your chance to experience a rock spectacle like no other! Snag your tickets now for this night of pure rock power. Friday, Nov 15th, 8:00 p.m., The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave, $37.
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