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HANDS ON HEALTH EXHIBIT AT THE SCIENCE ZONE

May 14th

The Science Zone, (111 Midwest Avenue, Casper, WY 82601, 473-ZONE) proudly announces our newest exhibit: Hands on Health. Hands on Health is designed to foster in young students an interest in, awareness of, and excitement about a future career in the health professions...[More Info]


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FORT CASPAR HOURS
May 6th

The fort buildings at Fort Caspar Museum are now open for the summer season. In May, the Museum is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily June through August...[More Info]


UTE TRIBE'S JOURNEY THROUGH WYOMING IN 1906 AT FORT CASPAR MUSEUM
March 19th

Fort Caspar Museum announces the opening of new photography exhibit, "The Unquiet Utes," which is on loan from the Campbell County Rockpile Museum. It tells the story of a peaceful tribe of Utes who left their desolate reservation in Utah to seek better land and freedom from government regulations in South Dakota...[More Info]


NIC IS NOW OPEN LATE
February 19th

The Nicolaysen Art Museum announces After Hours at the NIC each Thursday from 5 to 8pm. Starting Thursday, February 21, the NIC will now be open from 10am to 8pm every Thursday except holidays...[More Info]


COLORS ON THE PLAINS: NORTHERN PLAINS INDIAN DECORATION EXHIBIT
January 28th

Colors on the Plains: Northern Plains Indian Decoration exhibit features never before seen pieces from Fort Caspar Museum's own collection. Most of the 66 objects on display date to the late 19th and early 20th centuries and represent the artistry of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Shoshoni and Arapaho peoples...[More Info]


TWO EXHIBITS AT THE NIC
January 25th

Through self portraiture, Haley Hasler explores the role of women and the female artist. She works exclusively in painted self-portraits, representing herself as a central point in endless family and domestic dramas, according to a release...[More Info]


THANKFUL THURSDAYS
January 9th

Thankful Thursdays, is starting the new year raising money and awareness for charities that are important to Natrona County and the surrounding area. In our first year and a half, we have raised over $190k for charities and we are set to continue into 2013...[More Info]


SHOWS AT THE CASPER PLANETARIUM
January 4th

"Dinosaur Passage in Pangaea" is shown at 4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays through march 7th at the Casper Planetarium at 904 N. Poplar Street...[More Info]


FREE LIVE MUSIC
October 4th

TUESDAYS - Music/Jam sessions from 5 to 8pm at the Art of Coffee, 1973 East A Street, call 234-BEAN for details. WEDNESDAYS - Chad Lore has returned and plays the WonderBar every Wed night, starting around 8:30 THURSDAYS - Chad Lore plays the Pump Room from 7ish to 10ish...[More Info]


HOGADON STEAK HOUSE TEMPORARILY CLOSED
August 10th

The Steak House at Hogadon will be closed for an unspecified amount of time, Starting August 10th. This will include the Steak House and all operations involving lodge rental functions...[More Info]


McCREIGHT PUTS ON "OLD HAT" FOR CASPER CUTTHROATS' FIRST SEASON
August 1st

Casper Area Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Spotlighted as a "Difference Maker" in the July 2012 Issue of SportsEvents Magazine CASPER, Wyoming - Aaron McCreight, CEO of the Casper Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, was recently featured in an article about baseball, tourism and Casper, Wyoming. The story appears on pages 17-18 in the July 2012 issue of SportsEvents Magazine, whose mission is to help planners of amateur sporting events and competitions be more effective, informed and successful with their events...[More Info]


CASPER NAMED ONE OF TOP WHITEWATER PARKS IN SPRING ISSUE OF "RAPID MAGAZINE"
June 14th

Casper's Whitewater Park was recently named one of the top engineered, class III urban river play spots in the nation. Casper's Whitewater Park was featured in the Spring issue of Rapid Magazine, North America's first and only whitewater kayaking and canoeing magazine...[More Info]


WEDNESDAY BINGO AT THE EAGLES LODGE
March 28th

Chairman Angie invites everyone to Wednesday Bingo at the Eagles, 306 N. Durbin...[More Info]


WEEKLY FIDDLE JAM SESSIONS
October 7th

Musicians of all ages and playing levels who play acoustic string instruments and spectators who enjoy old time fiddle and country music are encouraged to attend and participate in Wyoming Fiddlers' Association District #4 jam session held each Tuesday night. The 1st Tuesday of each month, the jam session is held at Primrose Retirement Community at 1865 S...[More Info]


WYOMING BLUES & JAZZ SOCIETY MONTHLY JAM SESSIONS
March 14th

The Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society Monthly jam sessions return to the Parkway Plaza. The 3rd Sunday of every month the society holds an open jam session from 4 - 8 P...[More Info]


SPORTSEVENTS READERS NAME CASPER, WYOMING A "DESTINATION TO WATCH IN 2011"
March 4th

Casper, Wyoming and the Casper Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) have been named to SportsEvents Magazine's coveted list of "Destinations to Watch in 2011," which recognizes outstanding destinations and venues for hosting sporting events with a "Readers' Choice Award." A special feature highlighting the destinations as well as event organizers recognized for their efforts was included in the January 2011 issue of SportsEvents Magazine...[More Info]


SUN GATE ALPACA RANCH
May 15th

Sun Gate Alpaca Ranch invites you to enjoy the experience and learn about alpacas and the gracious lifestyle they can provide you. They do warn that you need to be prepared to fall in love...[More Info]