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Balloon Rally

* July 18, 6 a.m., a media flight, including about a dozen balloons, will be lifting off from the athletic fields of Central Wyoming College in Riverton, weather permitting.

Cheyenne Events

* From 8:30-10 a.m., 10:15-11:45 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m. or 2:45-4:15 p.m., Adventures In Music for kids ages 6-12 at 611 E. Carlson, Suite 116. Info: (307) 638-9717.

* Through July 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort D.A. Russell Days. Presentations that recreate the past demonstrate the effective of today's deterrent force. ID required.

* Through July 21, JX2 Roping Event at LCCC Arena. Info: (307) 340-0640 or (970) 231-8950.

* Through July 27, Cheyenne Frontier Days. Info: (800) 227-6336, (307) 778-7200 or tickets@cfdrodeo.com.

* Through July 28, Indian Art Festival at The Link Gallery. Info: (307) 778-0330.

* Through July 28, Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale.

* From 5-7:30 p.m., Friday's on the Plaza Free Concert with Ten Tiers at the Depot Plaza. Food and beer concessions. info: (307) 632-3905.

* Through July 20 from 5-10 p.m., Rhythm by the Rails at the Depot Plaza. Downtown Plaza entertainment. Concert, food and concessions. Info: (307) 632-3905.

American Indian artists at Grand Teton

* Every summer, Grand Teton National Park sponsors a program for visiting American Indian artists at Colter Bay Visitor Center and Indian Arts Museum. Guest artists exhibit every day from approximately 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Colter Bay Indian Arts Museum.

* Through July 20, Eddie Two Bulls, Oglala Sioux, painting.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center

* From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gallery Presenter Roger Broer, artist, will be at the Plains Indian Museum. Free with paid BBHC admission. Info: gretchenh@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4061.

* "Teaching the Humanities of the West" by Larom Summer Institute in Western American Studies. One-week course for teachers looking to enhance their classroom experience for themselves and their students. Internet access and e-mail required. For information or registration requirements: (307) 578-4028.

* Through Aug. 15, Summer Adventures with workshops in history, natural history, Plains Indian culture, and art for children. Info: gretchenh@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4061.

* Through Sept. 15, BBHC is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Laramie County Library

* These events are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, events take place in the Laramie County Library's meeting rooms at 220 Pioneer Ave.

* From 1-4 p.m., Read to Rover: Therapy Dogs. Licensed therapy dogs will be on hand to listen to young readers read stories and practice their skills without judgment. Sign up for 15-minute slots. For Independent Readers on the Second Floor.

Western Art Show

* The Power River Western Art Show is back! Come visit and enjoy unique western artwork at the Hoof Prints of the Past Museum on Kaycee's main street. Show features a wide variety of talented, prize-winning western artists in many mediums. Art show is free. Info: (307) 738-2500, (307) 738-2256, (307) 738-2499 or (307) 738-2584.

* Today from 2-5 p.m., tomorrow from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,the art show opens, kicking off a big weekend in Kaycee celebrating the 22nd Annual Deke Latham Memorial PRCA Rodeo.

Targhee Fest

* Through July 20, the 4th annual Targhee Fest will be held at Grand Targhee Resort in Alta. Music, arts, crafts, special foods and activities all weekend. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Tobacco Row in Jackson, Big Hole Music and Yostmark Mountain Equipment in Driggs, Idaho. Listen to tracks from artists to perform at the fest at www.myspace.com/targheefest. Info: 1-800-TARGHEE or www.grandtarghee.com.

Cam-PLEX Events

* Through July 20, the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America 36th International Rally will be at the Cam-Plex in Gillette. 4,000 bikes, 6,500 attendees. Many activities planned during this event. Info: (307) 682-0552.

UW Events

* Through July 20 at 4 p.m., a new drama troupe, The Merely Players, will bring to Laramie Shakespeare's "As You Like It (Redux)" in Washington Park, off the corner of Rainbow and 19th Streets.

* Through Aug. 8, an art exhibition featuring 14 local artists and photographers will be on display in the UW ASUW Gallery. Admission is free.

PRCA Rodeo

* The 22nd Annual Deke Latham Memorial PRCA Rodeo is held at Harold Jarrard Park in Kaycee. Admission is $8 for adults, free for kids 12 and under. Season tickets cost $20. Info: (307) 738-2635 or (307) 738-2603.

* July 18, Single steer-roping slack at 5 p.m., celebrity benefit chicken ropin' between rounds, BBQ at 6 p.m., rookie bronc riding.

Grand Teton Music

* Through tomorrow at 8 p.m., Festival Orchestra Concerts at Walk Festival Hall. Cost: $50.

Museum of American West

* Throughout July, the Museum of American West in Lander opens its new photographic exhibit on Chief Washakie, "Washakie: Through the Lens of Time."

Coming Up

Balloon Rally

* July 19-20, 6 a.m., the 28th Riverton Rendezvous Balloon Rally will be held on the athletic fields of Central Wyoming College in Riverton. Twenty-five balloons including the Smokey Bear balloon are schedule to fly, weather permitting.

PRCA Rodeo

* The 22nd Annual Deke Latham Memorial PRCA Rodeo is held at Harold Jarrard Park in Kaycee. Admission is $8 for adults, free for kids 12 and under. Season tickets cost $20. Info: (307) 738-2635 or (307) 738-2603.

* July 19, parade through downtown Kaycee at 3 p.m., chicken ropin' at 4:30 p.m., close-up BBQ at 5 p.m. and PRCA rodeo at 7 p.m.

* July 20, 2 p.m., PRCA Rodeo.

Riverton benefit for hurt girl

* July 19, dinner at 6; auction at 8 p.m., Eagles Hall, Riverton. Benefit for 7-year-old Lilly Wright, who was seriously injured in an accident and is in Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. To donate or for more info, call (307) 851-8168 or (307) 851-0800. Thoughts and prayers are welcome at 7www.carepages.com Care Page name: aboutLilly .

HeART of Sublette County

* July 19, 10 a.m., HeART of Sublette County, an open music and art festival, will be held in Pinedale at the American Legion Park. Celebrate and share a sense of place in Sublette County. Free event. Info: (307) 367-6832.

Historic Ranches

* July 19, two historic ranches in Platte County will be featured during a tour sponsored b y the Platte County Historical Society and the Wheatland Kiwanis Club. All-day trek includes a lunch at Fred & Mickey McGuire's place on the Sybille, continue on to the old McGill/Dover place now known as the Flying X. Old-fashioned chuck wagon dinner served at the ranch with entertainment. Cost is $40 per adult and $25 per child, which includes transportation via bus, food and programming. To register or for info: (307) 322-4237 or (307) 322-9250. Register by July 11.

UW Events

* July 19, UW Art Museum's second annual Family Day is held. Families invited to meet internationally known artist Patrick Dougherty, observe his work-in-progress on Prexy's Pasture, and create sculptures of their own. First session at 10 a.m., second session at 1 p.m.

* July 22-24, experts from around the world will discuss hydrogen energy during the Hydrogen Energy Implementation Conference sponsored the UW School of Energy Resources at the Hilton Garden Inn. Registration cost is $150 for UW students, faculty and staff. Register at www.mountainstateshydrogen.com.

* July 23, 7 p.m., Snowy Range Dance Festival presents the Student Showcase Concert at the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium for free.

* July 23, 7 p.m., Artist Patrick Dougherty, who is creating a large-scale sculpture make of saplings for the UW Art Museum's "Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational," will discuss his work at the Albany County Public Library for free, with a reception following.

Fort Laramie

* July 19, 7 p.m., the third evening campfire program will be held. Park Guide Yvette Bachmeier will present "Women of Fort Laramie," which is about the lives and contributions of some of the famous and lesser known women who played a critical role in the history of Fort Laramie. Visitors will meet at the main parking lot at 7 p.m. From there, a park ranger will lead the caravan to Bedlam Ruts scenic overlook. Visitors required to make a short hike, so have comfortable walking shoes, a flashlight, insect repellants and light jackets. Info: (307) 837-2221 or www.nps.gov/fola.

* July 26-27, Wind River Native American Dancers Program.

* July 26, Fort Laramie Night Sky Star Gazing Program.

Cowboy Gathering

* July 18-20, song writer Mike Blakely, poet Doris Daly and Carbon County's Jake Fleming of Baggs and Chuck Larsen of Saratoga headline the 6th Annual Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering in Encampment. Activities range from stick horse rodeo and melodrama to cowboy music and poetry. Cowboy Gathering memberships available with prices beginning at $25. Info: (307) 326-8855 or www.grandencampmentgathering.org.

Cheyenne Events

* July 19, 1 p.m., author Terri Farley will present, do a question & answer session and book signing at Barnes and Noble. Info: (307) 632-3000.

* July 20, Cheyenne Depot Train Excursion. One-way train ride. Bus transportation Cheyenne to Denver available for $40. Dome seats $170, $140 for Depot Museum members. Coach seats $110, $90 for members. Train departs Denver at 1 p.m and arrives in Cheyenne at 5 p.m. Info: (307) 632-3905.

* July 20, 1-3 p.m., author Joan Lueth, with her book "Rodeo: July Cheyenne" will be at Barnes & Noble. Info: (307) 632-3000.

* July 22, 2 p.m., Summer Reading Events for kids in grades K-6 at Barnes & Noble. Info: (307) 632-3000.

* July 21-25, 8:30-10 a.m., 10:15-11:45 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m. or 2:45-4:15 p.m., Adventures In Music for kids ages 6-12 at 611 E. Carlson, Suite 116. Info: (307) 638-9717.

* July 23, 8:30 a.m., Wyoming National Guard air show will be held at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Air Power open house. Laura Bryna concert, static aircraft displays, aerobatic maneuvers and flyovers, and more. Gates close at 3:30 p.m. Info: (307) 772-5229.

* July 23, 5-10 p.m., Rhythm by the Rails at the Depot Plaza. Downtown Plaza entertainment. Concert, food and concessions. Info: (307) 632-3905.

* July 23-27, Big Daddy Summer Spectacular Team Penning at LCCC Arena. Info: (970) 231-8950.

* July 23, 8 a.m., Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Show for free at LCCC grounds. Info: (307) 778-7200 or (800) 227-6336.

* July 25-26, 5-10 p.m., Rhythm by the Rails at the Depot Plaza. Downtown Plaza entertainment. Concert, food and concessions. Info: (307) 632-3905.

* July 25-26, 4:30-7 p.m., Rattlesnake Jake and Jon Chandler at Historic Plains Hotel Lobby. Info: (307) 638-3311.

* July 27, Cheyenne to Deadwood Stagecoach re-enactment departs from Cheyenne for a 19-day carriage trip. 15-20 carriages making the trek.

* July 29, 8:45 p.m., Tuesday Night Movies. Free showing of "Madagascar" at Lions Park Amphitheatre. Bring chairs or blankets. Info: (307) 637-6423.

* Aug. 2, 8 p.m., comedians Josh Blue and Jon Reep brings their supersonic energy and non-stop laughs to the Cheyenne Civic Center. Tickets cost $27. Info: (307) 637-6363 or www.cheyenneciviccenter.org.

Bighorn Mountain Polka

* July 20, the Bighorn Mountain Polka Club will meet at the Elks Lodge in Sheridan. A band from Billings, Mont. will play some music for dancing beginning at 1 p.m. Info: (307) 674-6550.

ABATE General Meetings

* July 20, 1 p.m., Wyoming Central ABATE meets at the Commodore Lounge in Wheatland.

* Aug. 17, 1 p.m., Wyoming Central ABATE meets at the Silver Dollar Bar in Lusk.

* Sept. 21, 1 p.m., Wyoming Central ABATE meets at the Shoreliner in Glenrock.

Laramie County Library

* These events are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, events take place in the Laramie County Library's meeting rooms at 220 Pioneer Ave.

* July 21, 9:30 a.m., Magician Geoff Thompson visits the library. For children and families in the Cottonwood Room.

* July 23, library is closed due to Cheyenne Day.

* July 25, 9:30 a.m., Magician Geoff Thompson visits the library. For children and families in the Cottonwood Room.

* July 28, 10:15 a.m., Baby Lapsit with special tales and sing-alongs for parents and their babies from birth-18 months in the Storytime Room.

* July 28, 6:30 p.m., Art Flicks: Festival Shorts Collection. Eight fascinating short films from the world's best film festivals. For adults in the Cottonwood Room.

* July 29, 10:15 a.m. & 2 p.m., Kids' Drop-In Craft Session, following the "Catch the Reading Bug" theme. For kids in grades PreK-5 in the Storytime Room.

* July 29, 7 p.m., La Ruta Maya Dos: Maya Culture. Richard Grant presents of the rarely-visited Maya archaeological sites. For adults and families in the Cottonwood Room.

* July 30-31, 10:15 a.m., Children's Storytime for kids in grades PreK-1 in the Storytime Room.

* July 31, 7 p.m., Teen Movie Night with a showing of Men in Black. Popcorn, candy and pop served. For teens in grades 6-12 in the Sage Room.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center

* July 21-25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gallery Presenter Bruce Graham, artist, at the Whitney Gallery of Western Art. Free with paid BBHC admission. Info: gretchenh@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4061.

* July 21-25, Gallery Presenter Arthur Amiotte, artist, at the Plains Indian Museum. Free with paid BBHC admission. Info: gretchenh@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4061.

* July 22-24, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m., Celebrating Raptors. Dr. Charles Present presents three different programs daily exploring the world of eagles, owls and other birds of prey living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Free with paid BBHC admission. Info: jenniferp@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4034.

* July 26, National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration. "Little Pokes" Rodeo for kids, gallery spotlights on the cowboy, fiddle and guitar music, and a roundtable discussion. Free with paid BBHC admission.

* July 26, 3-5 p.m., Lloyd New Art Mentorship Program Student Exhibition featuring original works of aspiring Native artists.

* July 26, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., CFM Records Office open for extra hours.

* July 28-Aug. 1., The Discovery Camp at Silvergate. Overnight camp for students entering grades 7-9, they will explore the Greater Yellowstone region. Cost:: 250 per student, scholarships available. For information or an application: emilyh@bbhc.org or (307) 578-4110.

* July 29-31, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m., "Tonight! Buffalo Bill!" 60-minute performances at Coe Auditorium. Actor Bill Mooney portrays William F. Cody. Free with paid BBHC admission. Info: (307) 578-4111 or debrae@bbhc.org.

American Indian artists at Grand Teton

* Every summer, Grand Teton National Park sponsors a program for visiting American Indian artists at Colter Bay Visitor Center and Indian Arts Museum. Guest artists exhibit every day from approximately 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Colter Bay Indian Arts Museum.

* July 21-27: Shonto Begay, Navajo, painting.

*July 28-Aug. 3: Aiona Anderson, Thompson, painting and poetry.

* Aug. 4-10: Paul Hacker, Choctaw, flutes, knives and pottery.

* Aug. 11-17: Jola LaBeau, Eastern Shoshone, beadwork.

* Aug. 18-24: Willie & Debbie LaMere, Shoshone, beadwork and flint knapping.

* Aug. 25-31: Lela Teton & Josie Bronco, Shoshone, beadwork.

* Sept. 1-7: Clyde Hall & Nancy Nacki, Shoshone, beadwork & quill work.

* Sept. 8-14: Guillermo Martinez, Tarascan-Apache, drums & flutes.

Sheridan County Library

* July 21, 2-4 p.m., Teen movie program showing "E.T." in the Inner Circle at Fulmer.

* July 21, 7 p.m., Farmer's Market Film Festival in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Film is "Killer Bargain." Free and open to the public. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

* July 22, 10-11 a.m., Larklight Adventure Club at Fulmer Library. Books, science, art and writing for children ages 9-12 in the Children's Library.

* July 22, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., Reading is Fundamental program at Tongue River Branch.

* July 22, 1-2 p.m., Buggy for Books at Fulmer Library. Books and art activities for grade school aged children in the Children's Library.

* July 22, 2:30 p.m., Summer Reading Program at Clearmont Branch Library.

* July 23, 10 & 10:30 a.m., Bookworms at Fulmer Library. Stories, finger plays, and other activities for preschoolers in the Children's Library.

* July 23, 1-2 p.m., Library Ant-ics at Fulmer Library. Science experiments, inquiry skills and fun exploring for grade school aged children in the Children's Library.

* July 23, 1:30 p.m., Pre-School Story Time at Story Branch Library.

* July 23, 4:30 p.m., Board of Trustees' monthly meeting at Story Branch Library. Meeting is open to the public.

* July 24, 10 & 10:30 a.m., Wiggly Things at Fulmer Library. Stories, finger plays and crafts for toddlers in the Children's Library.

* July 24, 12 p.m., Nonfiction book discussion of "Lucky: A Memoir" by Alice Sebold at Fulmer Library. Moderated by Norleen Healy in the Inner Circle.

* July 24, 1-2 p.m., Ants in your Pants at Fulmer Library. Fun and games for all ages in the Children's Library.

* July 25, 12-4 p.km., last Teen Game Day before school begins in the Inner Circle at Fulmer Library. Teens can bring their own video games and board games.

* July 28, 7 p.m., Farmer's Market Film Festival in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Film is "Black Gold." Free and open to the public. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

* July 30, 7 p.m., Author Craig Johnson will discuss his latest novel, "Another Man's Moccasins" in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Discussion is free. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

* Aug. 4, 7 p.m., Farmer's Market Film Festival in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Film is "The Real Dirt on Farmer John." Free and open to the public. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

* Aug. 19, 12 p.m., Man Booker Prize for Fiction book discussion held in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Discussion will be of "Disgrace" by J.M. Coetzee. Free. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

* Sept. 16, 12 p.m., Man Booker Prize for Fiction book discussion held in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Discussion will be of "The Ghost Road" by Pat Barker. Free. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

* Oct. 21, 12 p.m., Man Booker Prize for Fiction book discussion held in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Discussion will be of "The Gathering" by Anne Enright. Free. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

* Nov. 18, 12 p.m., Man Booker Prize for Fiction book discussion held in the Inner Circle at Fulmer. Discussion will be of "Mister Pip" by Lloyd Jones. Free. Info: (307) 674-8585 x29.

Fresh Market

* Tuesdays through Oct. 14 weather permitting, 3-7 p.m., Wyoming Fresh Market is an open-air farmers' market, promoting Wyoming and regional farm products, being held at North Yellowstone Rd. next to Sutherland's. Vendors and their products hail from Northern Colorado and Wyoming, and fresh fruit is brought directly from a farm on the Colorado Western Slope. Info: (307) 637-8048, (307) 214-2556, (307) 637-4420, (307) 534-2289 or cindyr@meadowmaidfoods.com.

Sinks Canyon Speakers

* July 22, 7 p.m., Stan Hunter, wildlife biologist for Wyoming Game and Fish, presents "Mule Deer of Sinks Canyon and the Lander Foothills" at the state park visitor center at Sinks Canyon State Park Illustrated talk on the natural history of mule deer and challenges facing them. Info: (307) 332-3077.

Grand Teton Music

*July 22, 8 p.m., Inside the Music - Interactive Chamber Music Concert at Walk Festival Hall. Cost: $20.

* July 23, 8 p.m., Chamber Classics Picnic Concert with pre-concert picnic served at 6:30 at Walk Festival Hall. Cost: $25.

* July 24, 8 p.m., Spotlight Concert with Brasil Guitar Duo at Walk Festival Hall. Cost: $40.

* July 25-26, 8 p.m., Festival Orchestra Concerts, "The Planets" at Walk Festival Hall. Cost: $50.

* July 27, 2 p.m., Festival Orchestra Concert, "The Planets" at Walk Festival Hall. Free, tickets required.

* July 29, 6:15 p.m., Music Machine - Peter and the Wolf at Walk Festival Hall. Free.

* July 30, 8 p.m., Chamber Classics Picnic Concert with pre-concert picnic served at 6:30 at Walk Festival Hall. Cost: $25.

* July 31, 8 p.m., Spotlight Concert with Showstoppers! at Walk Festival Hall. Cost: $40.

* Aug. 1-2, 8 p.m., Festival Orchestra Concerts - Storytellers at Walk Festival Hall. Cost: $50.

Teapot Dome Scandal

* July 23, 7 p.m., Laton McCartney's book signing of "The Teapot Dome Scandal" will be held at the Dennison Lodge in Dubois. Refreshments served. Info: (307) 455-2992.

Museum of American West

* July 23 & 30 at 7 p.m., ceremonial dances will be held on the Museum grounds in Lander. Goes along with the Washakie photographic exhibit. Free and open to the public.

Wyoming Senior Olympics

* July 24-26, Sheridan. Age divisions range from 50 to 95 and up. Info: eggy@vcn.com or see the Web site, www.wyseniorolympics.com

Laramie Plant Workshops

* July 24, 6-9 p.m., featured land owner property tour. Tour a well managed, multifaceted small acreage property where we'll discuss manure management, pasture management, efficient irrigation and water-wise plant selection.

* Aug. 2 & 9, Firewise workshops. With beetle killed trees increasing fire danger, come learn about what you can do to protect your property from wildfire.

Teaching Standards Board

* July 25, 9 a.m., the Professional Teacher Standards Board will hold their meeting in the Platte River Room of the Saratoga Inn in Saratoga. Info: (307) 777-7291.

Wyoming's Big Show

* Wyoming's Big Show, the Sweetwater County Fair will be held July 24-Aug. 3 at the Sweetwater Events Center Complex in Rock Springs. Features Double Vision, CSI Live, Lanky the Clown, Fun Farm, Live Wire Stage, Splash Dogs, Grouch Gator Tails, Sea Lion Splash Show, Wild Science, Fair Animal Specialties Petting Zoo, and more. Info: (307) 352-6789, 872-6348 ext. 200 or www.sweetwaterevents.com.

* July 24-26, Red Desert Roundup Rodeo will kick-off Wyoming's Big Show. Bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, wild horse races, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping and bareback riding.

* July 29, Wyoming's Big Show, the Sweetwater County Fair kicks off with Family and Faith night.

* July 30, 8 p.m., Switchfoot takes the main stage at Wyoming's Big Show, the Sweetwater County Fair.

* July 31, 8 p.m., Jo Dee Messina will perform at the fair.

* Aug. 1, 8:30 p.m., Puddle of Mudd takes center stage.

NDAC Celebration

* July 26, National Day of the American Cowboy celebration will be held in Hyattville. Cowboy Parade, horse race, Old Timer's Picnic, street fair and silent auction, and more. Info: www.guardiansoftherange.org, www.hyattville.org, (307) 765-2905 or (307) 587-3723.

Cam-PLEX Events

* July 28-Aug. 3, 2008 Campbell County Fair will be held. "Fairadise Beach Party" is the theme. Crabtree Amusements, Ronnie Milsap in concert, variety of events going on. Info: (307) 682-0552.

* Aug. 10-15, Wyoming Fire Fest '08 will be held. Whole event pass costs $50. Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks begin at dusk. Info: (307) 682-0552.

Community Open House

* Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Atlantic City welcomes visitors for the second annual community-wide open house and art walk. Art walk features paintings, encaustic pottery, wood sculptures, beading, quillwork, hand-knit and felted toys and photography. Atlantic City Shear Shack will hold its grand opening. Other local businesses will offer specials for the open house. Atlantic City located between Lander and Farson, off Highway 28. Info: (307) 332-0248 or (307) 332-0915.

Center for the Arts

* Info: www.centerforthearts.com, (307) 734-8956 or info@jhcenterforthearts.org.

* Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., Keb' Mo' at the Theater. Cost: $65 orchestra, $45 balcony.

* Aug. 12, 8 p.m., Rhonda Vincent and the Rage and the Del McCoury Band performs at the Theater. Cost: $35.

* Aug. 13, 8 p.m., "All of Me" with Bill Nolte in the Theater. Cost: $20.

* Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., Don Edwards at the Theater. Cost: $25.

* Aug. 21, 8 p.m., Blues Traveler performs in the Theater. Cost: $65 orchestra, $45 balcony.

* Aug. 23, 5 p.m., annual fundraiser with Willie Nelson at the Theater. Cost: $550.

Bluegrass Gospel

* Aug. 10, 4 p.m., come enjoy a musical praise afternoon with the Bluegrass Gospel Jam at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ft. Laramie. Bring your acoustic stringed instrument or your enthusiastic singing voice, or just come and be uplifted by the music. Info: (307) 836-2095 or www.ftlaram.liway.com.

Center for the Arts, Jackson

* Aug. 12, 8 p.m., the Center for the Arts presents two masters of bluegrass, Del McCoury and Rhonda Vincent. Tickets are $80 for orchestra seats and $70 for balcony seats.

Historic Ivinson Mansion

* The Historic Ivinson Mansion at 603 Ivinson Ave. in Laramie are having tours. Summer Tours are Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Winter hours begin in September and go through May; they are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rates are $7 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $4 for students, $20 for families, $6 for AAA members, and children 6 and under are free. Info: (307) 742-4448.

Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Park

* The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located at 975 Snowy Range Road in Laramie. Admission fees are $5 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 12-17, and anyone under 12 gets in free. Hours are Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: (307) 745-6161.

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.

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, Torrington, and now Afton, Pinedale and Worland on a quarterly basis, 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.