NIC sets Sundays as Family Free Days

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:48 PM MDT

The Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center, which began charging entrance fees on July 1, has designated Sundays as Family Free Days to allow more access to the museum and its activities.

"We realize that not everyone in Casper can afford a museum membership or to pay daily admission for an entire family to see our unique exhibitions,” according to Executive Director Holly Turner.

“So this offers everyone a chance to come enjoy all we have to see and do."

The NIC began charging the entrance fees to offset the costs associated with efforts to become accredited by the American Association of Museums and to help cover its increasing costs of operation.

While museum members receive free admission, non-member admission prices are $5 for adults 18 years and older, $3 for children ages 5-17, children under 5 years admitted free, and $3 for students presenting a valid student ID.

Wednesday Night Live concert

The Wednesday Night Live concert for July 23 will feature Rock n Roll Susie from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The free concerts are staged behind the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center, located at 400 E. Collins St.

Listeners are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets so they can relax while enjoying the music. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors.

For more information, call 235-5247 or visit www.thenic.org.

Municipal Band hosts Chad Lore

The Casper Municipal Band will perform on Thursday, July 24, in the Washington Park band shell.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and the special guest will be Chad Lore.

CC’s production of “Brigadoon” continues

Tickets still are available for the Casper College production of the Broadway musical, “Brigadoon,” which features some memorable Broadway songs.

Under the direction of Tom Empey, the musical tells the story of a Scottish village that appears only one day in each 100 years, and also of the love that a wandering American traveler finds there.

“Brigadoon” runs Wednesday through Saturday through July 26, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for those 18 and under. They are available at the box office of the Krampert Theatre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., one hour before the show and for that show only.

Patrons also can call the box office at 268-2500 or toll-free at 1-800-442-2963, ext. 2500, or by logging onto www.caspercollege.edu/theatre.

NC’s Jazz Orchestra seeking donations

The Natrona County High School Jazz Orchestra has been invited to perform in Carnegie Hall on April 5, 2009.

The 49 student-members will spend five days, four nights in New York City in preparation for the concert. Expenses will be paid for by the students, and donations will be appreciated.

For information on the event, or if you would like to make a donation, contact Pat Kukes at 237-3823 or Shawn Weis at 577-0330.

Deer Creek Days include Show N Shine

Members of the Central Wyoming Antique Tractor Club will participate in the Deer Creek Days Show N Shine, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1.

On display will be tractor machinery, race cars, show cars and more.

On Aug. 2 will be the annual tractor pulls, starting at noon.

Playwright to visit Glenrock during shows

Rock in the Glen Rock in the Glen Community Theater in Glenrock has conducted auditions for "Marrying Walt" by Jim Danek.

Performances are scheduled the weekend of Aug. 22, with Danek in attendance. He will be in Glenrock starting on Aug. 19 to help promote the show and during performances.

More information will be announced.

Cory McDaniel plays at Elixir's

Cory McDaniel from The Tremors is playing at Elixir's above the 303 Restaurant every Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m.

(BIGGER HED)Casper Events Center happenings

Dunham brings “Spark of Insanity” to Casper

Comedian Jeff Dunham brings his “Spark of Insanity” Tour to the Casper Events Center on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m.

Tickets are on sale and are $41.50 plus applicable fees for reserved seating and are available at the Casper Events Center Box Office, charge by phone at 577-3030 or 1-800-442-2256 or at www.caspereventscenter.com.

Dunham’s talent has transcended the art of ventriloquism and transformed it into a cutting-edge comedy experience. Fans of all ages have fallen in love with his fast-talking and socially reckless “Suitcase Posse.”

Probably most recognizable to TV viewers is Walter, the elderly, outspoken, and politically incorrect curmudgeon. There’s Peanut, a frenzied, loudmouthed, purple imp, who Walter describes as “a Muppet on crack.”

José Jalapeño teamed up with Dunham after a pogo accident in Mexico, which permanently placed him "on a steek." Bubba J is a diehard, beer-drinking, NASCAR fan.

Dunham’s latest character to join the act is Achmed, the Dead Terrorist, who has allowed Dunham to throw a spitball directly in the eye of political correctness.

To watch clips of or for more information about Jeff Dunham, visit www.JeffDunham.com.

Willie Nelson plans Casper concert

Willie Nelson will perform at the Casper Events Center on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m.

Tickets are $40.50 and $47.50 and are available at the Casper Events Center Box Office.

To charge by phone, call 577-3030 or visit www.CasperEventsCenter.com.

Comedian Carrington coming back

Comedian Rodney Carrington will return to the Casper Events Center for a mature audience only performance on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m.

Carrington has built a cult following with his no-holds barred, stand-up comedy that includes comedy and music about the funny side of redneck lifestyles, women at bars, men acting like men and oddball sex.

His latest album, "King of the Mountains," is Carrington's first album of new material in more than four years.

The album was followed by a Comedy Central special, his first DVD, "Rodney Carrington Live at the Majestic Theatre" and a book, "Coming Clean."

Visit www.RodneyCarrington.com for more information.

Tickets are $40.75 plus applicable fees and are available at the Casper Events Center Box Office. Charge by phone at 577-3030 or www.caspereventscenter.com.

(BIGGER HED)Outside Casper area

New exhibit opening at Gillette museum

The Campbell County Rockpile Museum, 900 W. Second St. in Gillette, opened a new exhibit, “The Ranch Blacksmith Shop,” on July 17.

It features the restored T7 Ranch blacksmith shop, which was built around 1889, and moved to the museum in 1998. The exhibit highlights the role of the blacksmith in Campbell County.

To celebrate the opening of the exhibit, Buffalo blacksmith David Osmundsen will demonstrate traditional blacksmithing techniques on the museum's front lawn from noon to 6 p.m. on July 17.

Everyone is invited to stop by the museum, and light refreshments will be available.

For additional information, please call CCRM at (307) 682-5723 or visit

www.rockpilemuseum.com.

Laramie artists work on large sculpture

The artists at the Creative Arts Center of Ark Regional Services in Laramie are working on a large-scale sculpture made of sheet metal for "Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational."

Inspired by Alexander Calder's large, colorful and whimsical stabiles, and guided by visual arts coordinator Debbie Gardner and local artist Alison Arnold, Ark artists are creating their own interior designs for the yet-to-be-named sculpture.

People will be able to walk around and inside the public sculpture, which will be placed in front of the Creative Arts Center at 1174 N. Fourth St.

"This project is an exciting artistic experience for all the participants," said Mary Arnold, manager of the Creative Arts Center.

"They are learning about Alexander Calder, a renowned American artist, as well as three-dimensional design, group cohesiveness and the process and production of public sculpture."

The Creative Arts Center provides opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities to explore and express their creativity and learn and grow in an integrated and enriched community environment.

"Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational" is being organized by the UW Art Museum, various agencies in the City of Laramie and the Albany County Public Library.

Sculptures will be placed or created on location through July. The exhibition will be on view from Aug. 1 of this year through July 31, 2009.

For more information on "Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational," visit www.uwartmuseum.blogspot.com.

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