Arts & Folk Arts

Sallie Wesaw Artist Reception May 11

Flying Eagle Gallery will feature Sallie Wesaw, Thermopolis/Riverton artist, in a month-long exhibit at the gallery. Wesaw is a former pottery teacher from Central Wyoming College. Her current work covers a broad range, including pottery sculpture, painting with acrylic, glass, pastels, felting and basketry. She has been described as a “playful dabbler with serious skills” and her work as “thoughtful and intriguing.”

An artist’s reception will be held May 11, 6-8 p.m. and is open at no charge. Flying Eagle Gallery is located at 518 Broadway in Thermopolis.

ARTS A STRONG ECONOMIC PLAYER IN WYOMING

The arts are a growth industry in Wyoming which contributes greatly to the state’s economy, according to the Creative Vitality Index Report, released by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF).

Why We Took Off Our Corsets: Curious Connection Between Undergarments and Suffrage?


Melanie O’Hara, Laramie, will be guest speaker at a women’s tea, Tues., Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. Hot Springs County Museum, Thermopolis. O’Hara’s topic — “Why We Took Off Our Corsets” — looks at East Coast women who traveled West, settled, and in the process, declared their independence from undergarments that impeded their new-found freedoms. The program is sponsored by Central Wyoming College, Wyoming Humanities Council, Hot Springs County Museum and Hot Springs County Pioneer Association. Fee: $5.

Hook, Line & Sinker: Wyoming Fish Stories


Fishing and hunting stories are part of Wyoming’s rich folklore. Work on documenting the state’s stories and traditions is expanding. Continue reading

Community Arts: Shadowbox Exhibit

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Doll Exhibit is Big Horn Basin Cooperative Venture

2009 ONLINE Doll Show

Feature: Early American Dolls Opened Business for Women.

Chair-ity Auction Supports Interpretive Center Project

Upcoming Events

May
2 - High School Theater Double Drama: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde; Frankenstein. School auditorium.
3 - All-Community Music Jam, 6-8 p.m.,Southside Station.
13 High School Pops Concert, 7 p.m., High School auditorium.
17 Bluegrass/acoustic Music Jam, 6-8 p.m., Southside Station.
21 Middle School Pops Concert (5-8th), 7 p.m., High School auditorium.
23 Joy of Dance Recital: iPod Shuffle.
25-26 Big Horn Bowhunters: Sean Kostlecky Scholarship Shoot fundraiser for statewide scholarships.

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