Posted: Saturday, December 16, 2006 12:00 am
Today
Cheyenne Depot event
* The Sunshine Generation children's group will be dancing and singing to your Christmas favorites at noon today at the Cheyenne Depot Museum, 121 W. 15th St. Following the performance, Tuba Christmas will perform traditional holiday music beginning at 1 p.m. Info: (307) 632-3905.
Freudenthals host home tour
* Governor Dave and First Lady Nancy Freudenthal invite the public to a holiday open house from 3-5 p.m. today at the governor's residence, 5001 Central Ave., in Cheyenne. Hot chocolate and seasonal treats will be provided. Info: (307) 777-7398.
Coming Up
Bighorn Mountain Polka Club
* Dec. 17, The club will meet at the Elks Lodge in Sheridan with the Wyoming Drifters providing music for dancing beginning at 1 p.m. Members are asked to bring: A-H, salads; I-O, main dish; and P-Z, desserts. Info: (307) 674-6550.
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra
* The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra presents its 2006-07 season entitled, "A World of Color," celebrating the brilliant colors that great composers use in creating masterpieces. Season tickets are available for $35. Ask about discounts and flex packages. There will also be a preconcert lecture before each performance by Maestro Stephen Alltop at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center auditorium. Info: (307) 778-8561. Performances will be take place at the Cheyenne Civic Center on the following dates and times:
* Jan. 20, 2007, 8 p.m., "A World of Color."
* Feb. 24, 2007, 8 p.m., the Choral Gala: Carmina Burana.
* April 28, 2007, 8 p.m., Musical Revolutionaries: Beethoven's Fifth.
Lander Community Concert Association
* The 60th Anniversary Season of the Lander Community Concert Association continues with concerts being held in the Lander Valley High School auditorium, each beginning at 7 p.m. Season subscription tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for students (age 21 and under), and $90 for a family (two adults and affiliated students 21 and under). Info: www.landerconcerts.org. Performances will be held on the following dates:
* Jan. 29, 2007, Jensen Family Sizzling Strings.
* Feb. 20, 2007, piano concert by Alex Moutouzkine, winner of first prize in the St. Petersburg International Piano competition at age 14.
* March 23, 2007, vocal band, T Minus 5.
* April 25, 2007, Work o'the Weavers folk group.
Cowboys Against Cancer
* Nov. 3, 2007, the annual benefit for the Cowboys Against Cancer will be held at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, 3320 Yellowstone Rd. in Rock Springs, with doors opening at 4 p.m. and dinner being served at 6 p.m. A live auction and dance will follow. Tickets are $50 each. Info: (307) 382-9696.
Panic Relief Inc.
* A panic and anxiety group is now forming in Newcastle, featuring programs every Monday from noon-1 p.m. and every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program is geared to help anyone suffering from panic, anxiety, and agoraphobia to cope with these disorders. Info: (732) 940-9658.
Stammtisch
* A lunchtime group for German speakers or learners meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cheyenne. Info: (307) 771-8706.
Women in Black
* First Wednesday of each month, from noon-1 p.m., meet in front of the courthouse on Center and B Streets. All who share a concern for a just and peaceful world are invited to join this silent vigil. If you come please dress in black, stand in silence (no marching, banners, or confrontations), stay on the sidewalk, don't block walkers or cars, and respond to questions.
Parent-education seminars
* The Wyoming Children's Access Network provides parent-education seminars for divorcing, separated and never-married parents. The seminar is provided monthly in Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Gillette, Jackson, Lander, Laramie, Rawlins, Rock Springs, Sheridan and Torrington and provides information about the impact of parental conflict on children and teaches the parents skills to help with the difficult transition. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other adults close to the children are welcome to attend as well.There is a nominal fee for the seminar that may be waived upon request, based on need. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. Info: Wyoming Children's Access Network at (866) 726-3700.
UW art exhibition
* The University of Wyoming Art Museum, in the Centennial Complex at 22nd and Willett Dr., will display paintings from the exhibition, "The Taos Society of Artists, 1915-1927," through Dec. 22. The Taos Society is a group of 12 artists that paint the land and the people of northern New Mexico. The museum is open Mondays from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Info: (307) 766-6622 or visit www.uwyo.edu/artmuseum.
Big Horn museum hosts exhibition
* The Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum's 16th Annual Holiday Show presents the one-person show entitled, "Bridger Konkel - A Year Afield," which will run through Dec. 23. The show is comprised of 58 oil paintings by 21 year-old Bridger Konkel, the youngest artist ever to be granted a one-person show at the museum. Gallery hours are Fri.-Sun. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and by appointment. Info: (307) 672-3173 or{M3www.BBMandM.org.
Art Show & Sale
* Buffalo's DeerField Gallery will host its Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale. Join us to view the show and celebrate the season at the DeerField Gallery and Coffee House located at 7 N. Main St. Artwork will be available for sale through Jan. 3, 2007. Info: (307) 684-7776.
"A Woman's Place" exhibit
* Now through Jan. 28, 2007, Step back in time and learn how modern appliances changed the life of Cheyenne's homemakers at the turn of the century. Old West Museum, Cheyenne. Info: (307) 778-1413.