Friday calendar 4-1-22 | To Do | wyomingnews.com

2022-04-02 07:11:34 By : Ms. Carol Tang

– Through April 30, library hours. Participate in our poem contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. Enter by submitting a copy of your original poem, along with your name and phone number to pinebluffs@lclsonline.org or by dropping it off at the Pine Bluffs Branch Library by April 28. All poems will be displayed in the library, and judging will take place on April 29 in five age groups: grades K–2, grades 3–5, grades 6–8, grades 9–12 and adults. Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646

”Mountains and Monochromatic” April Art Show

– April 1-30. Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. No explanation needed for the mountains. This art show also features monochromatic works to convey simplicity, peacefulness, starkness, purity or other meaning. It can use different shades of one color, but, by definition, should contain only one base color. Cheyenne Artists Guild, 1701 Morrie Ave. 307-632-2263

– April 1, grades K-2, 10:15-11 a.m.; grades 3-6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; grades 7-12, 3-5 p.m. A workshop centered around incorporating science, technology, engineering, art and math into fun activities. Visit lclsonline.org/spring-break/ to reserve a spot. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 1, 1-3 p.m. Explore a STEAM challenge that promotes creativity, building and problem solving. This month’s STEAM discoveries are Valentine’s Day coding and squishy circuits. Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St., 307-547-2249

Laramie County Sportsman’s Expo

– April 1, 1-7 p.m.; April 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; April 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A weekend of vendors, demonstrations and equipment for the outdoor enthusiast. Fisherman, hunters, avid hikers, occasional campers and day-packers will all find a product or service suited to their next adventure. Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway. 307-633-4670

– April 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Spend your Friday afternoons at the Pine Bluffs Branch library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. This week’s movie is “Coco” (PG). Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646

Cheyenne Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinner

– April 1, 5:30 p.m. Adults are $13, children are $7. A fish dinner benefit for the Friday Food Bag Program. Dinner consists of fried fish, salmon patty, baked potato, clam chowder and coleslaw. Casey’s Club, home of the Cheyenne Knights of Columbus. 507 W. 28th St. 307-638-6727{/div}

– April 1, 6-8 p.m. RSVP online. Grades 3-6. If you’re participating in the After Hours Masquerade Ball, then stop by and make your own unique mask. Those who won’t attend the Masquerade Ball are still invited to make a mask. Visit lclsonline.org/spring-break/ to reserve a spot. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

Tween After Hours: Who Dunnit, Mystery at the Masquerade Ball

– April 1, 6-8 p.m. RSVP online. Grades 3-6. Laramie County Library is hosting a masquerade ball to celebrate the acquisition of an antique copy of a very rare book. Then something goes terribly wrong at the ball, and it is up to you to figure out the mystery! Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 1, 6 p.m. 21+. Bring some friends, grab a drink and food, and listen to some beautiful music by Jazztet in the relaxing Hathaway’s Lounge. Two-drink minimum required. Little America Hotel and Resort, 2800 W. Lincolnway. 307-775-8400

Zach Williams at the Cheyenne Civic Center

– April 1, 7 p.m.; doors at 6 p.m. The Grammy award winning singer/songwriter will give a performance with special guest Anne Wilson. Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W. 20th St. 307-778-8561

Face Vocal Band @ The Lincoln

– April 1, 8-11 p.m. Face is an internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder, Colorado, which has been captivating audiences for more than a decade with its infectious energy. The Lincoln Theatre, 1615 Central Ave. 307-369-6028

– April 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A seasonal indoor farmers market with live music, where local vendors sell their produce, meats, cheeses, crafts, canned good and more. Cheyenne Depot, 121 W. 15th St. 307-222-9542

Storytime at Wyoming State Museum’s Family Day

– April 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Head over to the Wyoming State Museum for their Family Day event to participate in one of the library’s early literacy storytimes and other fun activities. Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave. 307-630-2573

– April 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-3 p.m. $25. Learn about pastel and create an impressionistic landscape painting. This workshop is for beginners, but all levels are welcome. After an introduction of the medium of pastel and some basics on papers, choosing a palette, composition and how to use pastel, participants will create their own painting. All materials provided. Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive. 307-637-6349

Family Day at the Wyoming State Museum

– April 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This month’s theme is “Wyoming Wings.”Soar on down to the Wyoming State Museum for a fun and educational day all about the amazing birds that live in our state. Learn how birds adapt alongside plants and flowers, use STEM skills to protect a delicate egg from a fall, meet a live red tailed hawk from the Draper Museum and more. Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave. 307-630-2573

– April 2, 12-2 p.m. Enjoy a matinee showing of “Let Him Go” (rated R), starring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane. Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge and his wife, Margaret, leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson. Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646

– April 2, 1-3 p.m. Join the library’s teen Dungeons and Dragons online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem. They offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet or computer with internet connection and a Discord account. RSVP for the event at lclsonline.org/calendar/.

Tales and Ales: A Drinking Tour with a History Problem

– April 2, 3-10 p.m. 21+. $35 preorder, $40 at the door. A historic downtown trolley tour and pub crawl. Learn about downtown Cheyenne’s rich and exciting history as you hop on and off the trolley to partake in exclusive drink specials at the watering holes in downtown. Departs from Cheyenne Depot Museum, 121 W. 15th St. 307-778-3133

Battle of the Bands @ The Lincoln – Rock Bands

– April 2, 7 p.m.; doors at 6 p.m. $5. The third night of a four-month, multi-genre Battle of the Bands competition. Each performer will be given a 15-minute set. The event is open to all musicians within 50 miles of Cheyenne that are not signed to a label. All material performed must be original. The Lincoln Theatre, 1615 Central Ave. 307-369-6028

– April 3-9, various business hours. Restaurant, breweries, specialty shops and food trucks around town will serve special menu items and offer different deals. Visit https://www.cheyenne.org/restaurantweek/ for a list of participating businesses. Various locations, downtown Cheyenne. 307-778-3133

Dirt! Foundations of Soil Workshop

– April 3, 4 p.m. $5. This will be an interactive workshop with hands-on components, discussion and sharing resources. Learn how to estimate your basic soil properties and bring your soil sample from home! Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive. 307-637-6349

– April 4, 1-5 p.m. Get crafty at the library every Monday! Participants will be making beautiful heart paper flowers to celebrate the coming of spring. Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St., 307-547-2249

Coffee Connections at Burns Branch Library

– April 4, 2-4 p.m. Coffee Connections is the place to come for coffee and conversation with your friends and neighbors. On April 18, they will be showing the film “News of the World” (PG-13), starring Tom Hanks. Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St., 307-547-2249

Sit, Stay, Read! Read to a Therapy Dog

– April 4, 4-5 p.m. Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends. Visit the library and practice reading aloud to one of the community’s therapy dogs. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 4, 7 p.m. Monthly quilting club meeting open to new members. The speaker for the evening will be Dawna Sanders, owner of “The Quilt Store” in Broomfield, Colorado. Dawna designs and sells pantographs which are used on long-arm quilting machines. Contact the club at info@chquilters.org. First United Methodist Church, 108 E. 18th Street. 307-632-1410

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{/div}{div class=”subscriber-only”}– April 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Get crafty on Tuesdays. Create and take home paper straw tulips set in plastic egg vases that will look perfect for the Easter season. Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646{/div}{/div}

– April 5-7, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Join the library for an in-person interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement and more. Pick up weekly craft packet from the Ask Here desk on the second floor. Call to reserve a spot. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

Fun for Kids! Burns Branch Library

– April 5, 10:15-11 a.m. An interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts and much more. This week’s theme is “Strike Up the Band.” Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St., 307-547-2249

– April 5-9, library hours. Show your love for the library all week long! Some of the fun activities you will find include Bookface Friday, Dewey’s Number of the Day game, bookmark crafts and more. Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646

– April 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore a STEAM challenge that promotes creativity, building and problem solving.This month’s STEAM discoveries are building bird nests and LEGO building challenge cards. Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St.. 307-245-3646

Sit, Stay, Read! Read to a Therapy Dog

– April 6, 4-5 p.m. Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends. Visit the library and practice reading aloud to one of the community’s therapy dogs. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 6, 6-9 p.m. Price TBD. Shawn Eby will guide participants through the process of Ukrainian egg art, or “pysanka.” One pint is included with the event. Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co., 1509 Pioneer Ave. 307-514-5314

Taxpayer Advocate Service: Problem Solving Day

– April 7, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available throughout the day to educate taxpayers on filing accurate tax returns, to provide refund timing information, and to inform taxpayers about self-help tools and resources for checking on refund statuses. TAS can also assist individuals and small businesses with tax issues they have not been able to resolve with the IRS. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 7, 9:30-10 a.m. Free. Join the Laramie County Library for a virtual interactive early literacy class where young children will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement and more. Pick up weekly craft packet from Ask Here desk on the second floor. RSVP at lclsonline.org/calendar/. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

Fun for Kids! Pine Bluffs Branch

– April 7, 10:15-10:45 a.m. An interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts and much more. This week’s theme is “Strike Up the Band.” Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646

Art & Text: Artist as Storyteller

– April 8-May 17, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy visual stories and the written word created by K–12 students in Laramie County School District 1. Art is located throughout all three floors of the library. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

Movies at the Library, Burns Branch

– April 8, 1-3 p.m. Join the Burns Branch Library for a family-friendly movie and some popcorn. This week’s movie is “Peter Rabbit.” Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St., 307-547-2249

– April 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Spend your Friday afternoons at the Pine Bluffs Branch library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. This week’s movie is “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” (PG). Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646

– April 8, 3-5 p.m. Never know what to do with your hands? Not anymore! Visit craft afternoons and spend some time making unique crafts. Snacks will be provided. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 8, 6 p.m. 21+. Bring some friends, grab a drink and food, and listen to some beautiful music by Jazztet in the relaxing Hathaway’s Lounge. Two-drink minimum required. Little America Hotel and Resort, 2800 W. Lincolnway. 307-775-8400

– April 8, 7-8 p.m. Think you’ve got what it takes to be a trivia champ? Battle for prizes and bragging rights! Visit lclsonline.org/calendar/ to receive an email with the Zoom link. Laramie County Library via Zoom.

VFW Craft and Flea Market Show

– April 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Support local veterans while enjoying unique stands filled with jewelry, crochet items, candles and more. Lunch will be available. VFW Post 1881, 2816 E. Seventh St. 307-632-4053{/div}

– April 9, 10 a.m. $15. Scott Skogerboe, an experienced horticulturist from Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery, will explain and demonstrate the incredible process of grafting fruit trees onto rootstock. Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive. 307-637-6349

– April. 9, 10:15-10:45 a.m. An in-person interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement and more. Pick up weekly craft packet from Ask Here desk on the second floor. Call to reserve a spot. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 9, 1-3 p.m. Join the library’s teen Dungeons and Dragons online community and get started on creating a character today. Don’t have a Discord account yet? No problem. They offers Discord Communities for teens to interact, chat and play online. To participate, you will need a phone, tablet, or computer with internet connection and a Discord account. RSVP for the event at lclsonline.org/calendar/.

– April 9, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Grades 3-6. Join the library each month and explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) with crafts, games, experiments and more. This month, have fun making pixelated art with Perler Beads. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 10, 1:15-2 p.m. Grades pre K-2. A celebration of reading with young readers that’s a little bit early literacy class, and a little bit more. The class will read and talk about books, sing, play and learn. This month’s themes are Bird Art and Family Storytelling Games. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

Cowgirls of the West Luncheon

{div class=”subscriber-only”}– April 11, 11:30 a.m. $25. Mr. James Fuller will be presenting a program on Women’s Suffrage in Wyoming. Little America Hotel and Resort, 2800 W. Lincolnway. Call 307-632-2814 by March 11.{/div}

– April 11, 1-5 p.m. Get crafty at the library every Monday! Participants will be making beautiful heart paper flowers to celebrate the coming of spring. Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St., 307-547-2249

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{/div}{div class=”subscriber-only”}– April 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Get crafty on Tuesdays. Create and take home paper straw tulips set in plastic egg vases that will look perfect for the Easter season. Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646

– April. 12, 14, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. An in-person interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement and more. Pick up weekly craft packet from Ask Here desk on the second floor. Call to reserve a spot. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

Fun for Kids! Burns Branch Library

– April 12, 10:15-11 a.m. An interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts and much more. This week’s theme is “Seasons.” Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St., 307-547-2249

We Drink and We Know Things

– April 12, 6 p.m. Monthly themed trivia night on the second Tuesday of each month. The theme is always a surprise so gather your team, drink some beers and show us what you know! Freedom’s Edge Brewing Co., 1509 Pioneer Ave. 307-514-5314

– April 12, 6-8 p.m. A teen class where you can paint a pot in your own creative way and then plant a seedling. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 13, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Come and experience stories, stretching and fun with a special early literacy class. This month’s theme is “Splish Splash Ducky.” Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 14, 9:30-10 a.m. Free. A virtual interactive early literacy class where young children will practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement and more. Pick up weekly craft packet from Ask Here desk on the second floor. RSVP at lclsonline.org/calendar/. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

Fun for Kids! Pine Bluffs Branch

– April 14, 10:15-10:45 a.m. An interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts and much more. This week’s theme is “Feathered Friends.” Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646

– April 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m. An event specifically geared toward adults with disabilities. International Bat Appreciation Day is in April and Library for All will be celebrating our furry, flying friends by having a bat-tastic day of fun! Special guest Mason Lee from the University of Wyoming Biodiversity Institute will talk about bat species in Wyoming and answer your bat-related questions. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

{div class=”subscriber-only”}– April 14, 5-8 p.m. Cheyenne’s monthly celebration of artists and their work. During Artwalk, downtown art galleries, businesses and restaurants showcase a local or regional visual artist or musician, accompanied by light food and beverages. Multiple locations, downtown Cheyenne. 307-222-4091{/div}

– April 14, 6 p.m. A recurring vinyl record listening party with a new theme every month. Bring 15 minutes of vinyl to discuss, or just listen to the music. There is a prize for best presentation. This month’s theme is “I Thought This Would Be Cooler.” Downtown Vinyl, 1612 Capitol Ave. 307-632-3476

– April 14, 6-7 p.m. Grade 4-6. Book Club will meet twice during the month of April. The club will chat about the book, do some crazy activities and enjoy a delicious treat. Participants can bring a “brown bag” meal, and drinks will be provided. Participants can pick up “Masterminds” by Gordon Korman from the second floor. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 14, 7-10 p.m. Free. The Lincoln Theatre is hosting its next Open Jam Night. Musicians are encouraged to bring their guitar, bass, etc. and come jam with other local musicians! Backline provided. A full bar will be available for those who just want to come and watch. The Lincoln Theatre, 1615 Central Ave. 307-369-6028

Storytime at Paul Smith Children’s Village

– April 15, 11-11:30. 18 months-5 years. Head over to the Paul Smith Children’s Village to participate in one of the library’s early literacy storytimes. Paul Smith Children’s Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 616 S. Lions Park Drive. 307-637-6458

Emoji Eggs: A Craft for Teens

– April 15, 1-3 p.m. Teens will dye and decorate hard-boiled eggs to look like their favorite emoji. Burns Branch Library, 112 Main St., 307-547-2249

– April 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Spend your Friday afternoons at the Pine Bluffs Branch library to watch a matinee. Each week will feature a different movie. This week’s movie is “Hop” (PG). Pine Bluffs Branch Library, 110 E. Second St. 307-245-3646

– April 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Gather your family and meet in the Cottonwood Room for this extreme craft challenge. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring whatever materials you like. Sign your family up at lclsonline.org/calendar/. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

– April 15, 6 p.m. 21+. Bring some friends, grab a drink and food, and listen to some beautiful music by Jazztet in the relaxing Hathaway’s Lounge. Two-drink minimum required. Little America Hotel and Resort, 2800 W. Lincolnway. 307-775-8400

Creation feat. Protohype @ The Lincoln

– April 15, 6-7 p.m. Kratos Productions presents CREATION. A night of heavy bass music sounds, dancing, lights, lasers, love and unity. The Lincoln Theatre, 1615 Central Ave. 307-369-6028

– April 15, 8-11 p.m. The legendary band WAR is coming to Cheyenne. The long list of hits includes “Low Rider,” “The World Is A Ghetto,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” “The Cisco Kid” and many more. The Lincoln Theatre, 1615 Central Ave. 307-369-6028

”The Four Seasons” March Art Show

– Through March 31. Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. A season is a period of the year that is distinguished by special climate conditions. The four seasons--spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each has its own light, temperature, and weather patterns that repeat. Cheyenne Artists Guild, 1701 Morrie Ave. 307-632-2263

39th Annual Glass Art Show

– Through April 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Join the Botanic Gardens for a showcase of regional glass artists from Colorado and Wyoming. They will display the pieces in the second-floor hallway space. Many pieces are for sale this year. Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive. 307-637-6458

– Through April 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Visit the library to see art created by K-6 students in Laramie County School District 1. Visit all three floors of the library to see the creative wonders. Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561

Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition

– Through Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Presented by the Wyoming State Museum, this exhibit compiles 66 different pieces of artwork from artists around the state of Wyoming. Wyoming State Capitol basement extension, 200 W. 24th St. 307-777-7220

41st Annual Western Spirit Art Show and Sale

– Through April 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Stephanie Hartshorn, artist and member of the American Impressionist Society, and Mark Vinich, co-founder of Clay Paper Scissors Gallery & Studios, have selected 232 unique pieces of art for this year’s art show. Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Ave. 307-778-7290

To submit an item to the events calendar, email ToDo@wyomingnews.com or call WTE features editor Niki Kottmann at 307-633-3135.

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