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🖼️ Bad Art Night, NYE Disco Ball & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Plus: Join the First Day Hikes at Curt Gowdy State Park on Wednesday.

It’s Monday, December 30th. 🎇 May 2025 Be Your Best Year Yet!

Shop the Winter Farmers’ Market on Saturday inside the Historic Depot in downtown Cheyenne. 📸: Winters Farmers’ Market Facebook

Events

Monday, Dec 30th

Paint Night | Flydragon Art Studio, 600 W 17th St | $44 | Bring your own snacks and refreshments and join in on this paint night to create your own 'Cheers Black Light' painting.

Tuesday, Dec 31st

New Years Seafood Buffet | 5:00 p.m. | The Metropolitan Downtown, 1701 Carey Ave | $90 | Enjoy a luxurious seafood feast as you bid farewell to 2024. The buffet will feature crab, oysters, shrimp cocktail, prime rib, sushi and more!

New Year's Eve Seafood & Champagne | 6:00 p.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | $120 | Celebrate the New Year in style at Railspur's Two-Year Anniversary Dinner featuring a seafood buffet and bottomless champagne or cerveza.

Bougie & Boots New Year's Eve Bash | 7:00 p.m. | Westby's Edge, 714 W 20th St | Free to attend | Put on your boots and bring your bougie to ring in the New Year! Play table games, toast champagne and get ready for the midnight balloon drop.

New Year’s Pinups and Poodle Skirts | 7:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | $65 or $100/couple | Step back in time for a vintage New Year's Eve celebration featuring live music from Bianca and The Flyboys, dancing, delicious food and midnight ball drop. A portion of the proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne and Community Action.

Randy Burghardt New Years Eve Party | 7:30 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $5 | Ring in the New Year at the Outlaw's NYE party with food trucks, drinks and live music.

New Year's Eve Disco Ball | 8:00 p.m. | The Paramount Ballroom, 1609 Capitol Ave | $120 | Dance under the disco lights at this all-inclusive New Year's party with drinks, charcuterie and champagne toast at midnight.

New Year's Eve Party | 8:00 p.m. | Cadillac Ranch Bar, 3307 E Nationway | Free to attend | Join The Ranch for your New Year's festivities for drinks and music all night long.

New Year's Eve Drag Cabaret | 9:00 p.m. | Historic Atlas Theatre, 211 W Lincolnway | $20 | Reserve your table for the Glitter Wonderland New Year's Eve Drag Cabaret for a fun evening with drinks and friends.

Ring in the New Year | 7:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | Varies | Celebrate the end of 2024 with room packages that includes unlimited well and house drinks in Hathaway's Lounge and a midnight champagne toast.

Wednesday, Jan 1st

First Day Hikes | 10:30 a.m. | Curt Gowdy State Park, 1264 Granite Springs Rd | Free to attend | Kick off 2025 with a free guided hike led by friendly park staff and volunteers and have the chance to win a 2025 Annual Day-Use Certificate and enter a statewide Grand Prize drawing.

Thursday, Jan 2nd

Bad Art Night | 4:00 p.m. | Laramie County Public Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Create your very own masterpiece, or something like it, at this art session. All supplies needed are provided.

Live Music: Andrea Goodman (Also Fri, Jan 3rd & Sat, Jan 4th) | 8:30 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $5 | Kick back and enjoy a night of live music from this country singer.

Friday, Jan 3rd

Paint Night | 6:00 p.m. | Flydragon Art Studio, 600 W 17th St | $44 | Grab a friend and head out to this paint night to create your own ‘City Lights Black Light’ painting. All supplies included.

🎤 Upcoming: Laugh your heart out at the ANB Bank Performing Art Series with The Second City Improv – Mo' Funny, Less Problems! Known as the comedic powerhouse behind legends like Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Bill Murray, The Second City has been the birthplace of laughter since 1959. With a blend of music and improv, this world-famous troupe will have you rolling as they bring their signature style to LCCC's Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium. Stick around for an exclusive Meet and Greet after the show —space is limited to 50 and tickets for the Meet and Greet are just $10. Secure your free show tickets now! Wed, Feb 5th, 7 p.m., LCCC Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, 1400 E College Dr, Free to attend.

Saturday, Jan 4th

Winter Farmers' Market | 9:00 a.m. | Cheyenne Depot, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Support local vendors and shop produce, artisanal goods and handmade crafts inside the warmth of the depot downtown.

Family Day: Pajama Day | 10:00 a.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Put on your PJ’s and join the museum for crafts, cocoa, games and up close looks at some winter-themed collections.

Sunday, Jan 5th

Sunday Bingo | 1:00 p.m. | Knights of Columbus, 507 W 28th St | $6 | Grab your lucky charm and enjoy an afternoon of bingo with friends or family.

Weather Outlook

Mon, Dec 30: 🌨️ Winds gusting past 50 mph; a little morning snow accumulating up to 0.5 inches; otherwise, cloudy and colder, high of 36°F and a low of 18°F.

Tue, Dec 31: 🌤️ Sunshine with some clouds and a couple of snow showers, high of 32°F and a low of 16°F.

Wed, Jan 1: 🌤️ Intervals of clouds and sunshine, high of 37°F and a low of 26°F.

Thu, Jan 2: 🌨️ Cloudy; light snow in the morning followed by a chance of afternoon showers, high of 40°F and a low of 25°F.

Fri, Jan 3: 🌤️ Times of clouds and sun, high of 46°F and a low of 30°F.

Sat, Jan 4: 🌤️ Partly sunny, high of 50°F and a low of 28°F.

Sun, Jan 5: 🌤️ Cloudy in the morning, then clearing to sunshine, high of 38°F and a low of 26°F.

Need to Know

🥪 Arrival: Cheba Hut is bringing its toasted subs to Cheyenne.

🎉 Countdown: Little America to host a ball drop to ring in the New Year.

🎶 Spotlight: UW's Western Thunder Marching Band will showcase cowboy-themed songs in its first-ever appearance at the Rose Parade.

🏪 Retail Transition: Bomgaars is set to replace JAX this week.

🏕️ Camping Greenlight: City Council has approved the creation of an outdoor camping permit.

🏚️ Community Action: Neighbors have teamed up with the sheriff to get a drug house demolished.

🥩 Chef's Secret: Cheyenne chef says Beef Wellington is easier to make than you think.

🚒 Holiday Heroes: Antique firetrucks decked out for Christmas delight crowds in Cheyenne.

🏈 Split Loyalties: A Broncos-Bills playoff game could challenge Wyoming football fans.

Worker Walkout: Sierra Hills employees call for a strike over working conditions.

One Last Thing

📸: Gasoline Lollipops Facebook

Get ready for an electrifying evening as Symphony Underground takes over The Lincoln! Catch the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra as it joins forces with the Gasoline Lollipops for a show you won't want to miss! The Colorado band is known for raw energy, blending American roots music with their unique rock ‘n’ roll edge. As fan favorites, they’ve earned accolades like Colorado Daily’s “Best Local Band” award three times and Denver Westword’s “Best Country Band” title twice. This extraordinary musical collaboration is one you won’t want to miss out on! Tickets are available now! Fri, Feb 21st, 8 p.m., The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave, $42-$72.

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