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Cheyenne Visual Art series

* The Cheyenne Depot Museum's Downtown Entertainment Program will be held each week with a free gallery showing each day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and a free "Meet the Artist" reception tonight from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This week's featured artists are Sharon Daly and Jill LaHiff, whose work will show in the gallery through Friday. Info: (307) 632-3905.

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.

David Muench program

* Renowned landscape photographer David Muench will present a slide show at 2 p.m. today at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center, 532 North Cache St., in Jackson. Following the slide show, Muench will hold a book signing in the visitor center lobby. Info: (307) 739-9322 or www.fws.gov/nationalelkrefuge.

UW events

* Now through Oct. 8, the UW Theatre and Dance Department hosts a performance of "Dead Man Walking" each night at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. Oct. 8 on the Fine Arts Center main stage. Tickets are $14, or $11 for seniors and $7 for students. Info: (307) 766-5000, (307) 766-6666, www.uwyo.edu/calendar, or www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

Ronnie Bedford & Friends tour Wyoming

* The annual Ronnie Bedford and Friends tour, which will host a performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Wyoming College in Riverton, will celebrate not only this jazz ambassador's 75th birthday, but commemorates 20 years of teaching music at Northwest College. The group will also offer musical clinics for small student ensembles at the college. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door the night of the concert and in advance at Parlor News in Powell and the Cody Newsstand in Cody. Info: (307) 754-6027, (307) 754-6427, or keli.black@northwestcollege.edu.

Coming Up

UW events

* Oct. 5, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Business, industry, and government representatives will discuss job opportunities during the UW Career Fair in the Wyoming Union ballroom. Admission is free.

* Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Religious studies author and historian Jan Shipps, president of the American Society of Church History, will discuss "Locating Mormonism in the American Religious Landscape," in the College of Education auditorium. Admission is free.

* Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Rajaton, a Capella ensemble, will perform in the University of Wyoming Fine Arts Center concert hall. Tickets, on sale now, cost $18 for nonstudents and $15 for students and senior citizens. Info: (307) 766-6666 or visiting www.uwyo.edu/finearts, www.uwyo.edu/culturalprograms, or www.rajaton.org.

* Oct. 24, Tickets are on sale now for the Hootie & the Blowfish concert to be held at the University of Wyoming. Doors for the concert will open at 7:15 p.m. with the performance beginning at 8 p.m. in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. Tickets are $18 for students and $28.50 for nonstudents, and can be purchased at the Wyoming Union ticket office. Ticket buyers may purchase up to four tickets each. Info: (307) 766-3327, (307) 766-6340, or concerts@uwyo.edu.

* Oct. 31-Nov. 5, 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. Nov. 5 at the Fine Arts Center studio theatre. Tickets are $14, or $11 for seniors and $7 for students.

* 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.

Ronnie Bedford & Friends tour Wyoming

* The annual Ronnie Bedford and Friends tour will celebrate not only this jazz ambassador's 75th birthday, but commemorates 20 years of teaching music at Northwest College. The group will also offer musical clinics for small student ensembles at each performance location. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door the night of the concert and in advance at Parlor News in Powell and the Cody Newsstand in Cody. Info: (307) 754-6027, (307) 754-6427, or keli.black@northwestcollege.edu.

* Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m., at the Nelson Performing Arts Center in Powell.

Retiree Conference

* Oct. 7, 7 a.m., the Wyoming National Guard will host its annual Retiree Conference in Cheyenne at the Little America Resort, 2800 W. Lincolnway. All Wyoming National Guard retirees, spouses and surviving spouses are invited to attend this conference to learn about updated benefits, programs and plans. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. Late registration by phone is acceptable. Info: (307) 632-7566 or (307) 630-1676.

Board of Nursing meeting in Cheyenne

* Oct. 9-10, The Wyoming State Board of Nursing will hold its regularly scheduled Board meeting at the Board office, 1810 Pioneer Ave. on Monday from 3-5 p.m. and at the Wyoming Financial Center, 2020 Carey Ave., Mezzanine Level, AARP Conference room from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday. The meetings are open to the general public. Info: (307) 777-7601 or nursing.state.wy.us.

Cheyenne Visual Art series

* The Cheyenne Depot Museum's Downtown Entertainment Program will be held each week with a free gallery showing each day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and a free "Meet the Artist" reception each Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: (307) 632-3905. Receptions, exhibition dates, and featured artists are as follows:

* Oct. 9-13, Gail Sundell and Bob Blanchard are the featured artists the reception to be held Oct. 10.

* Oct. 16-20, Linda Gregory and Rhonda Holmquist are the featured artists with the reception to be held Oct. 17.

* Oct. 23-27, Dianne Baldwin and Cathy Nicholas are the featured artists with the reception to be held Oct. 24.

Ride the Red bike ride

* Oct. 14, 9 a.m., the Wyoming Outdoor Council will sponsor the Fifth Annual Ride the Red mountain bike ride in the Jack Morrow Hills east of Farson. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in either a 20 or 42-mile loop on two-tracks and country roads. Info: (307) 332-7032, ext. 13, andy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org, or www.wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org.

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:

* Oct. 21, 8 p.m., the Dallas Brass: American Musical Journey.

* 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 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:

* Oct. 28, Queen City Jazz Band, a popular Denver jazz band.

* 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.

Marriage seminar

* Registration is happening now for the "Keeping the Wow in Your Vow" marriage seminar scheduled for Nov. 3-4 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.

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.

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.

Mount Rushmore Smoking Ban

* A Public Notice of the Smoking Ban at Mount Rushmore National Memorial has been issued and will remain in effect until rescinded in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, section 1.5. Due to very high fire danger, the Superintendent has determined it necessary to prohibit smoking anywhere within the memorial, with the exception of smoking within a privately owned vehicle, provided that no ignited material is placed anywhere outside of such vehicle.

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.

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 Debrorah 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.

"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.