Ticket dates announced for HAMILTON in DenverCHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Denver Center of The Performing Arts has announced that single tickets for the popular broadway show Hamilton will go on sale to the public at 10... Read more » 01/09/20 1:02 PM
Casper artists breathe life into Shoshoni ‘House of Wonder’ with hand-drawn animations (VIDEO+PHOTOS) 12/06/19 11:35 AM
Shelton, Adkins, Church, Rhett, Johnson headline 2020 CFDCHEYENNE, Wyo. — Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, and Eric Church have been announced as among the many night shows coming to the Daddy of ‘Em All next summer. In a... Read more » 12/05/19 5:45 PM
Christian rock band Skillet to play CasperCASPER, Wyo. – Popular Christian rock artists Skillet will play the Casper Events Center next year. Tickets for the show, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. on February 12, 2020,... Read more » 12/03/19 11:16 AM
NCHS theatre’s latest production turns a spelling bee into comedy gold (PHOTOS)CASPER, Wyo. – The Natrona County High School theatre department is putting the final touches on their production of the musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” in... Read more » 11/14/19 5:47 AM
Gallery show puts spotlight on midcentury illustration artCASPER, Wyo. – For much of the last century, professional illustrators were celebrated and envied. The illustrators’ work graced countless big magazines, movie posters, pulp novels and advertisements. But like... Read more » 11/07/19 3:29 PM
SNAPPED: “Robot Worm” art car highlights Downtown Halloween celebrations (VIDEO)An “art car’ created for the Nevada desert’s Burning Man Festival might be the last thing you’d expect to see on a snowy Halloween night in Downtown Casper. But trick-or-treaters... Read more » 11/01/19 9:24 AM
Laramie’s history and literature to be featured on C-SPANCASPER, Wyo. — Laramie Weekend, showcasing Laramie and the University of Wyoming’s history and nonfiction literary life of the city, will be featured on C-SPAN Friday-Sunday, Nov. 1-3. Laramie Weekend is... Read more » 10/31/19 11:38 AM
Backstory: Casper wasn’t fooled by 1938 War of the Worlds broadcastIt has become synonymous with “mass hysteria.” Orson Welles’ infamous War of the Worlds radio broadcast celebrates its 81st anniversary this year. On October 30th, 1938, the modernized and Americanized... Read more » 10/30/19 2:13 PM
New stamp art contest calls for accurate depictions of ospreyCASPER, Wyo. — Osprey is the name and stamp collecting is the game. Artists who think they can create catchy and accurate image of an osprey may want to consider... Read more » 10/07/19 2:39 PM
‘Cloud Morphology’ sculpture coming to UW science buildingCASPER, Wyo. — Two new sculptures will be added to the interior of the University of Wyoming’s Science Initiative Building. “Ben Butler from Memphis, Tenn. has been selected to create... Read more » 10/04/19 3:38 PM
Artists selected for Casper State Office Building outdoor installationCASPER, Wyo. — Artists have been chosen to create a large outdoor installation outside of the yet-to-be-built State Office Building in Casper. “Rob Beishline and Shelley Beishline of Tooza Design in... Read more » 10/04/19 3:27 PM
Orchestra’s new director kicks off first season with ‘all the hits’CASPER, Wyo. – Christopher Dragon is clearly excited for the new concert season to get started. He also admits to a few nerves before his first rehearsal with the Wyoming... Read more » 10/04/19 12:24 PM
3 local artists selected for new Platte River trail sculpturesCASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area will be getting some new public art along the North Platte River. “The Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board Art Committee, Art 321, and... Read more » 09/20/19 10:36 AM
KWHS club learns ancient art of making Japanese kites (PHOTOS)CASPER, Wyo. – Most Americans think of kites as whimsical toys making the best out of breezy summer days. In Japan, kites are thought of a bit more seriously. “It’s... Read more » 09/17/19 2:44 PM
‘Mystery, Mayhem and Madness!’: theme for Casper College’s new theatre seasonCASPER, Wyo. — “Mystery, Mayhem and Madness!” is the theme of musicals, plays and dances to be staged by the Casper College Department of Theatre and Dance over the 2019-2020... Read more » 09/12/19 11:32 AM
Artists give a peek into joint portrait exhibit process (PHOTOS)CASPER, Wyo. — Artists Gabrielle Reeves and Maria Wimmer have a joint “Elemental Portraits” exhibit now on display at Casper College. The two gave a little peek into the process... Read more » 09/05/19 2:51 PM
A dozen more murals to march in the wake of Rev. Reeb’s in Casper (PHOTOS)CASPER, Wyo. — The Reverend James Reeb was killed after marching to call for voting rights for black Americans. Reeb marches on in a new mural revealed on Wednesday, Aug.... Read more » 08/29/19 12:32 PM
Mural honoring Casper civil rights activist James Reeb dedicated (PHOTOS)CASPER, Wyo. – A Casper hero is finally getting the recognition he has long deserved in his hometown. A mural celebrating the life and achievements of the Rev. James Reeb... Read more » 08/29/19 4:20 AM
Safe Ride program seeks local artists to design logoCASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Alcohol Task Force is seeking a local artist to create a logo for the Safe Ride Program. The Natrona County Safe Ride Program is... Read more » 08/26/19 11:44 AM
Photos: Music under the stars during WSO’s Pops in the Park concert on SaturdayThe third-annual “Pops in the Park” outdoor performance by the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra filled central Casper with music on Saturday evening. On a near-perfect Casper summer night, hundreds packing lawn... Read more » 08/26/19 6:05 AM
Acclaimed Violinist Sandy Cameron to share passion for music at Pops in the Park concertSandy Cameron remembers her first visit to the prestigious Kennedy Center for a concert. She was 12 and already a violin prodigy, steeped in musical knowledge. Still, the formal traditions... Read more » 08/23/19 7:49 AM
Wyo. Arts Council seeks nominees for 2019 Governor’s Arts AwardsCASPER, Wyo. — Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 Governor’s Arts Awards. According to the Wyoming Arts Council, the nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, Oct. 9. “Any Wyoming... Read more » 08/22/19 9:25 AM
‘Commander Toad’ performances to leap the books to life at the Casper PlanetariumCASPER, Wyo. — Stage III Community Theatre is helping adapt Jane Yolen’s “Commander Toad” books for performances at the Casper Planetarium. The theatre and planetarium are collaborating on these 2019... Read more » 08/21/19 1:39 PM
‘Comedy mentalist’ Sean Bott to perform at Casper College Sept. 4CASPER, Wyo. — A “comedy mentalist” named Sean Bott will give a performance at Casper College at 8 pm Wednesday, Sept. 4. “He combines mind-reading, telepathy, and predicting the future... Read more » 08/20/19 11:28 AM
Artist submissions sought for ‘Sagebrush Sea’ juried showCASPER, Wyo. — This year’s annual juried fine arts and crafts show at the Casper College Werner Wildlife Museum is titled “Sagebrush Sea.” “The show celebrates Wyoming’s wildlife and wild... Read more » 08/19/19 4:03 PM
Audiences to play a part in Stage III’s stagings of ‘Clue: The Musical’ (PHOTOS)CASPER, Wyo. — “Clue: The Musical” is coming to Casper’s Stage III Community Theatre. “Stage III Theatre presents Clue: The Musical everyone’s favorite board game turned into a musical,” the theatre’s announcement... Read more » 08/19/19 3:23 PM
Colors getting integrated into downtown mural in honor of Rev. James Reeb (PHOTOS)CASPER, Wyo. — Reverend James Reeb grew up in Casper, graduating from Natrona County High School in 1945. Reeb’s name is well-known throughout the country, particularly in the American south.... Read more » 08/14/19 5:00 PM
PJ Masks Live to return to CasperCASPER, Wyo. — PJ Masks Live returns to the Casper Events Center on Thursday, January 9 at 6 pm. The live musical production returns with a new show, PJ Masks... Read more » 08/13/19 8:42 AM
The Meadow fills for 2019 Beartrap Summer Festival (Gallery)Lawn chairs lined the grass in front of the stage as music resonated through the meadow all day. With plenty of sunshine, food, and beer in sight, Beartrap Summer Festival... Read more » 08/04/19 9:55 AM
Casper mom advances, in last 1% of ‘Inked’ cover contestCASPER, Wyo. — Rachel Warner has advanced to the final round of an “Inked Magazine Cover Girl Contest.” The Casper mother of twin girls has relied on support and votes... Read more » 07/25/19 10:54 AM
‘House concerts’ rocking Casper neighborhoods for over a decade (Photo Gallery)CASPER, Wyo. – The unmistakable sound of live music started reverberating on a hot, sunny Tuesday afternoon in one of Casper’s big tree neighborhoods. At around 4 p.m. the lawn... Read more » 07/24/19 2:37 PM
Will it be you in the kitchen with a lead pipe?CASPER, Wyo. — When it comes to “Clue,” do you want it to be you in the kitchen with a lead pipe? Stage III Community Theatre is hosting auditions tonight,... Read more » 07/22/19 10:33 AM
Auditions for ‘The Wiz’ at Casper CollegeCASPER, Wyo. — The Casper College Department of Theatre and Dance will be adapting the 1978 film “The Wiz” for the stage. The department is seeking out singers, dancers and... Read more » 07/22/19 9:38 AM
Casper mom still in the running to land ‘Inked Cover Girl’ spotCASPER, Wyo. — The last time Oil City spoke with Casper mom Rachel Warner, she was just entering an “Inked Magazine Cover Girl” contest. Now, Warner has advanced through several... Read more » 07/15/19 12:00 PM
‘Wyoming Road Trip Playlist’ features music from Cowboy State artistsCASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Arts Council has put together their 2019 “Wyoming Road Trip Playlist.” The songs on the playlist are by various Wyoming musicians. The playlist can be... Read more » 07/05/19 3:04 PM
Colorado man accused of striking pregnant victim he met earlier that night in Cheyenne 08/04/20 2:50 PM
CityDenver-based Republic Parking selected to manage Casper’s downtown parking garage 08/04/20 8:05 PM
Frank’s Butcher Shop & Liquor get Casper liquor license for new beef and booze business 08/04/20 6:57 PM
Tune in as Casper City Council consider new parking garage management contract, more 08/04/20 6:02 PM
PromotedCOVID-19Applications for $225M in Business Relief funding opened on August 4 08/04/20 2:00 PM
CommunityPHOTOS: Comet NEOWISE fading but still fascinating in view from Muddy Mountain 07/27/20 6:13 AM
