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Marriage seminar

* The "Keeping the Wow in Your Vow" marriage seminar will be held today and tomorrow at the Lander Best Western Inn. The seminar is for couples of any age, married or engaged. Cost is $75-100 per couple, with a "Getaway package" available for $150. Drawing for free seminar available for those registering between Aug. 20-25. Registration forms are available at Fremont Realty, Chocolates for Breakfast, and most church offices in Lander. Info: (307) 332-6808.

Board of Nursing meeting

* Nurses throughout the state are invited to attend a special Wyoming State Board of Nursing meeting from 1-4 p.m. today to discuss the Nurse Licensure Compact. The meeting will be held at the Parkway Plaza, 123 W. E St., and will be open to the general public. Upon request copies of the minutes will be provided. Info: (307) 777-7601.

Jackson Hole Historical Society events

* The Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum hosts the opening of the "Aprons in Jackson Hole: Tying the Community Together" exhibit at the society today at 5:30 p.m. View displays of local folks sporting their favorite aprons and read their apron stories. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Info: (307) 733-9605.

UW events

* The University of Wyoming Planetarium will host a laser show tonight at 6:30 p.m., and a planetarium show at 8 p.m. in the lower level of the UW Science Complex. Tickets are $2 for students and seniors, $3 for the general public and free for children ages five and under.

* Now through Sunday, the UW Theatre and Dance Department hosts a performance of "Sexual Perversity in Chicago" each night at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fine Arts Center studio theatre. Tickets are $14, or $11 for seniors and $7 for students.

* The University of Wyoming will host an American Studies concert tonight at 7:30 p.m., featuring Irish fiddler Martin Hayes, and Dennis Cahill, at the Fine Arts Center concert hall. Tickets are $13 for the general public and $10 for seniors and students. Info: (307) 766-6666 or www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

* Info: (307) 766-5000, (307) 766-6666, www.uwyo.edu/calendar, or www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

Laramie hosts local writers

* Chip Rawlins and Erik Movar, contributors to the book {M3Wind River Wilderness, will be present tonight at 7 p.m. at the Second Story Bookstore to read their work. The event coincides with the monthly Gallery Walk, and will also feature a short slide show on Adobe Town, a proposed wilderness in the Red Desert that is featured in the book along with other lands that are increasingly threatened by oil and gas development. Info: (307) 745-4423.

Centennial Community Theatre

* Now through Sunday, the Centennial Community Theatre presents a dinner theatre production of "The Girl in the Freudian Slip," a comedy by William F. Brown, at the Trading Post Dinner House in Centennial. Tickets are $32/$12 for the theatre only. Reservations are required. Info: (307) 742-7731 or (888) 842-7731.

Coming Up

UW events

* Nov. 4, 1 p.m., the University of Wyoming Cowboys will play San Diego State at the War Memorial Stadium.

* Nov. 8, 7 p.m., the University of Wyoming Outdoor Adventure Program presents, "The Line: A Journey to the Far Fringe of Skiing," featuring adventurer Mark Newcomb in the College of Business auditorium. Admission is free.

* Nov. 9, 3 p.m., Lee Alley, author of {M3Back from the War: A Quest for Life After Death, will lecture and sign books in the American Heritage Center's Stock Growers' Room. Admission is free.

* Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., the University of Wyoming's Faculty Recital Series presents the Summit Chamber Players in the Fine Arts Center concert hall. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $7 for the general public.

* Nov. 30-Dec. 3, the UW Theatre and Dance Department hosts a performance of "The Nutcracker" each night at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. Tickets are $16, $13 for seniors and $8 for students.

* Info: (307) 766-5000, (307) 766-6666, www.uwyo.edu/calendar, or www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

Powder River Basin Resource Council

* Nov. 4, the Council will host its annual meeting on property rights, power and policy at the Sheridan Holiday Inn. The organization's business session, for members only, begins at 10 a.m., public events begin at noon, and the silent auction fund-raiser starts at 5 p.m. Info: (307) 672-5809 or visit www.powderriverbasin.org.

Newcastle promotes art

* Nov. 4, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., come to Newcastle's Fifth Annual Artist's Open House, being held at 18 E. Woodstock, to enjoy paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, soft art, wood, rock, and book signing. There will be artists from five states at the open house. Admission is free and cookies, coffee, and wassail will be served. Info: (307) 746-4373.

Land use discussion in Powell

* Nov. 6, beginning at 9:30 a.m., five land use experts will discuss critical issues facing Wyoming during an all-day seminar entitled, "Agriculture + Mining = ???," which will be held in the Trapper Rendezvous Lounge of the DeWitt Student Center at Northwest College. The seminar (which includes lunch) is free and open to the public, but meal reservations must be made by Nov. 1. Info: (307) 754-6460, (800) 560-4692.

Lander Community Concert Association

* The 60th Anniversary Season of the Lander Community Concert Association kicks off with each performance being held in the Lander Valley High School auditorium 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:

* Nov. 7, the Broadway musical, "Camelot."

* Dec. 2, Jackson Jazz Trio.

* 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.

Red Desert documentary

* Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., the Wyoming Outdoor Council and Friends of the Red Desert are hosting a screening of the documentary film "A Land Out of Time," which lays out the frantic rush to drill for natural gas in the Rocky Mountain West, telling the story through the ranchers, hunters and outfitters. The showing will take place in the alumni lounge at the National Outdoor Leadership School's headquarters, 284 Lincoln St., in Lander. Info: (307) 332-7031, ext. 13, email andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org, or visit www.alandoutoftime.com/index.html.

Jackson Hole Historical Society events

* Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum will host a holiday potluck at the Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share and table service for yourself. Greet the start of the holiday season with a relaxing visit with friends. Info: (307) 733-9605.

* Nov. 12, from 3-5 p.m., there will be an Open House at the new Historical Society and Museum's location, 225 N. Cache St., in Jackson. Public input is requested on the plans for the year-round history museum. Board of Directors and staff will be available to answer questions. Light refreshments will be provided. Info: (307) 733-9605.

* Dec. 7, 7 p.m., the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum will host an Old Tyme Christmas & Winter Program at the Wort Hotel. Join us for cookies and cider as long-time residents share stories about past Christmases and winter adventures in Jackson Hole. Info: (307) 733-9605.

Broadway comes to Cheyenne

* Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., the Cheyenne Civic Center, 2101 O'Neil Ave., will host a performance of the Broadway musical, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Info: (307) 637-6363, (877) 691-ARTS, or www.cheyenneciviccenter.org.

WWII dedication ceremony

* Nov. 12, noon, the Fremont County Veterans War Memorial Committee will conduct a dedication ceremony by and for veterans for the World War II plaques at the Fremont County Courthouse Memorial site in Lander. No political entities will be invited to speak at the ceremony and the public is welcome to attend. Following, a luncheon will be held at the Lander Community Center, with an open microphone. Info: (307) 332-6574.

Fort Laramie event

* Nov. 12, 2 p.m., Fort Laramie National Historical Site and Eastern Wyoming College will host a special performance of the play, "Three Voices: Speaking from the Past," in Eastern Wyoming College's Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free. Info: (307) 837-2221.

Evanston meth conference

* Nov. 13-14, The Uinta County Methamphetamine Initiative will sponsor a statewide meth prevention conference. The agenda includes presentations from law enforcement, treatment, and prevention professionals from the state and region, plus updates from the Wyoming Department of Family Services. Info: (307) 783-1005 or tekenneda@uintacounty.com.

WYDOT public hearing

* Wyoming Department of Transportation officials are encouraging members of the public to comment on the US 287/Laramie to Colorado state line roadway improvement project. Nov. 17 will be the deadline for comments. Written comments may be sent to Tim Stark, Environmental Services Engineer, 5300 Bishop Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY, 82009-3340. Email your comments to timothy.stark@dot.state.wy.us. Info: (307) 745-2142.

Bridger-Teton revision workshops

* The Bridger-Teton National Forest invites the public to get involved in the revision of the Bridger-Teton Forest Plan. The objective of these workshops is to present information that Forest personnel have collected over recent months concerning current conditions throughout the Forest, and learn what the public sees as the "Need for Change." Each workshop runs from 6-9:30 p.m. The dates and locations are as follows:

* Nov. 27, the Ambulance Barn, 611 Onyx St., in Kemmerer.

* Nov. 28, Pinedale High School in Pinedale.

* Nov. 29, Jackson High School, 1910 W. High School Rd., in Jackson.

* Nov. 30, the Senior Center, 115 Peterson Pkwy., in Thayne.

For more information on the Bridger-Teton's plan revision process visit {M3http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/btnf/news/forest_plan_revision/ or call (307) 739-5563.

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 pre-concert 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.

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.

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 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.

Big Horn art exhibit opens

* The Bradford Brinton Memorial and Museum hosts the Dorothy Marie Dolph exhibition through Nov. 11. The exhibit is a tribute to this remarkable Wyoming woman artist and entrepreneur of the early 20th century. Seventy-eight of Dolph's oils, miniature and larger scale pieces, as well as one watercolor will be on display, with gallery hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Info: (307) 672-3173.

Wyoming Arts Council exhibition

* The Wyoming Arts Council will host a new exhibition, "Coil & Weave," featuring the talents of artists Ann Arndt and Jennifer Rife. The show will be on display through Dec. 8, and the WAC Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The gallery is located at 2320 Capitol Ave. in Cheyenne. Info: (307) 777-7742 or www.wyomingartscouncil.org.

Art exhibition opens in Ucross

* The Deborah Ford photography exhibition, "Common Ground/Symbiotic Equivalence," will be on display through Dec. 15 at the Ucross Foundation Art Gallery, 30 Big Red Lane. The exhibit presents 38 framed images of land and life-forms that Ford photographed in Wyoming, Arizona, Minnesota and Oregon. Gallery hours are Mon.nFri., from 8:30 a.m.n4 p.m. Info: (307) 737-2291, or {M3info@ucross.org.

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.

"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.