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🎶 Randy Travis, Ranch Tour & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Plus: Dueling Pianos is back at The Met on Friday.

Hey Cheyenne! It’s Monday, August 18th.

Randy Travis on stage during a concert. He'll appear at the Cheyenne Civic Center on Saturday.

Country-music icon Randy Travis will take the stage at the Civic Center on Saturday.

Upcoming events in Cheyenne, WY this week – curated by The Legend

What’s Happening in Cheyenne This Week

Tuesday, August 19th

Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | Stop by this midweek market to stock up on local produce, baked goods and handmade items.

Lavender Ink Comic Club | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | Free to attend | Join local comic artist and vendor Dante Lumsden to explore the ins and outs of creating, publishing and selling comics.

Screen on the Green | 6:00 p.m. | Civic Commons Park, 20th and O'Neil Ave | Free to attend | Grab a blanket or chair and enjoy a movie under the stars at Civic Commons. This week's movie is Disney's Planes.

Music From the Small Screen | 7:00 p.m. | Lions Park, 600 Lions Park Dr | Join Cheyenne Civic Concert Band for this rescheduled show featuring TV hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Wednesday, August 20th

Book Exchange & Midsize Project | 6:00 p.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $50 | Exchange a book and create your own wood piece at this condensed-project class, featuring smaller projects at a value price.

Thursday, August 21st

Sketchbook Sessions: A Look at Grasses | 5:30 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Focus on a 'field guide' study of some of the grasses found at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens during this session.

Friday, August 22nd

Western Collectibles Auction & Gun Show (Also Sat & Sun) | 9:00 a.m. | Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | Free to attend | Browse, bid and shop western memorabilia, firearms and more.

Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament (Also Sat & Sun) | Times Vary | The Picklr, 3741 E. Lincolnway | Varies | A weekend of exciting pickleball and cornhole competition to support the Blue Foundation (Boost Center) and the LCCC Foundation (Athletics).

Party on the Patio | 6:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot Museum, 121 W. 15th St | Free to attend | Catch Josh Gonzales and relax on the newly updated patio with drinks and food (available for purchase).

Hell on Wheels Rodeo and Chuck Wagon Dinner | 7:00 p.m. | Laramie County Fair Complex at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $32+ | Don't miss live rodeo action and a hearty dinner at one of Cheyenne’s signature summer events.

Friday Night Dueling Pianos | 7:30 p.m. | The Metropolitan Downtown, 1701 Carey Ave | $20 | Sing along during this evening of musical entertainment directed by your requests.

History & Hauntings Tour (Also Sat) | 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley, 121 W 15th St | $15+ | Hop aboard the trolley for chilling tales and ghost stories from Cheyenne’s past.

An image for the upcoming indoor concert series in Cheyene - Thanks for the Memories

📸: Cheyenne Presents

🎤 Just Announced: Fridays on the Plaza may have ended, but the music doesn’t stop there! Cheyenne Presents is launching Thanks for the Memories!, a brand-new indoor concert series at the Civic Center that brings classic hits to life once a month from September through May. Think of each show as flipping through your high school yearbook or a stack of old Polaroids—chart-topping hits with the sounds of rock, pop, funk, soul and hip hop all under one roof. Artists like Fuel, Sixpence None The Richer, Rose Royce, WAR, Chamillionaire and more! Admission is first-come, first-served for the first 1,490 people through the doors. See the full lineup here! Sept-May, 7:30 p.m., Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St, Free to attend.

Saturday, August 23rd

Cheyenne Farmers Market | 7:00 a.m. | CFD Lot, 4317 Hynds Blvd | Free to attend | Support local growers and shop fresh produce, honey, baked goods and more at this Cheyenne favorite.

Ranch Tour at Gross Wilkinson Ranch | 10:00 a.m. | CFD Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Ave | $50 | Explore Wyoming ranch life on this guided tour departing from the Old West Museum. Lunch and transportation included.

Botanical Arts & Illustration | 10:30 a.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $30 | Join this class to learn how to illustrate a lily using a waterproof fineliner pen and glazing watercolor techniques.

Urban Sketching: Pencil vs Paint | 2:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $25 | No experience needed for day one of this 2-day class that will have you capturing the spirit of Cheyenne one sketch at a time.

Happy Hour & UW Volleyball Exhibition | 3:00 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | The UW volleyball team will take on the University of Denver during this exhibition.

Murder on the Sagebrush Express Murder Mystery Fundraiser | 5:00 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | $40 | Join the The Arc of Laramie County for this old-West themed murder mystery dinner.

Charcuterie Class | 6:00 p.m. | Olive & Herb Co., 1507 Stillwater Ave Unit G | $100 | Learn how to craft the ultimate charcuterie board with guidance from the Three 2 Three pros.

Randy Travis | 7:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $66+ | Though he no longer sings due to a 2013 stroke, Travis will appear alongside his wife Mary, engaging with fans and interacting with the band as they play his iconic music.

Live Music: Cooper Alan | 8:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $39.50 | Don't miss this rising country music star that blends classic country with contemporary pop, appealing to both traditional and modern fans.

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Sunday, August 24th

Sunday Makers Market | 11:00 a.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | The outdoor market will feature vendors, food trucks and a car meet with Cheyenne Cowboys and Cars.

Live Jazz Sundays | 12:00 p.m. | Silly Sips, 2206 Dell Range, D | Free to attend | Grab a coffee and enjoy live jazz at this relaxed hangout.

*Events link to Facebook when no official event page is available.

Weather Outlook

Mon, Aug 18: ⛅ Partly sunny and mild. High of 85°F and a low of 55°F.

Tue, Aug 19: 🌤️ Sunshine with a few clouds. High of 87°F and a low of 56°F.

Wed, Aug 20: ☀️ Plenty of sun and warmer. High of 89°F and a low of 55°F.

Thu, Aug 21: 🔥 Mostly sunny and hot. High of 91°F and a low of 57°F.

Fri, Aug 22: ⛈️ Mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High of 74°F and a low of 56°F.

Sat, Aug 23: 🌦️ Clouds with a thunderstorm or two possible in the afternoon. High of 77°F and a low of 57°F.

Sun, Aug 24: 🌧️ Mostly cloudy with afternoon showers and a thunderstorm. High of 78°F and a low of 56°F.

Need to Know – curated Cheyenne news highlights from the past week
A campe is parked on a street in Cheyenne, WY.

📸: Milo Gladstein, Wyoming Tribune-Eagle

🚛 New Rules: Cheyenne will soon begin enforcing its oversize vehicle ordinance.

🚂 Legacy Gift: An 88-year-old Cheyenne railroader has donated his entire lifelong collection to the University of Wyoming.

💙 Reminder: After losing their son in an ATV crash, a Cheyenne family is urging riders to always wear a helmet.

🏥 VA Expansion: The Cheyenne VA has announced plans to break ground on a brand-new emergency department.

✈️ Case Update: An arrest has been made in connection with the death of an F.E. Warren Air Force Base airman.

🚗 Noise Crackdown: A new Cheyenne ordinance aims to quiet loud vehicles across the city.

🤠 Home Safe: The rodeo cowboy injured during Cheyenne Frontier Days has been discharged from CRMC.

🌮 Adios, HQ: After 56 years, Taco John’s is saying goodbye to its Cheyenne corporate headquarters.

🅿️ Parking Plans: City and DDA officials are gathering feedback on potential redesigns for downtown Cheyenne parking.

⚖️ Put Away: A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2015 Cheyenne double homicide.

💥Cool Twist: Cheyenne’s Dyno Nobel is exploring ways to repurpose explosives waste into food cooling packs.

🎉 New Chapter: The Laramie County Senior Activities Center has officially cut the ribbon on its new facility.

One Last Thing – featured upcoming event in Cheyenne, WY this week.
An image of Kyle Kinane holding a mic during his standup act, like he'll perform in Cheyenne.

📸: Kyle Kinane Facebook

Kyle Kinane is bringing his US Theater Tour to The Lincoln in September! The stand-up comic known for his sharp wit and storytelling (you might recognize his voice from Comedy Central), has built a cult following with his everyman edge. He has been seen on The Tonight Show, Netflix’s “The Standups,” his own hour-length specials and others. Kinane blends self-deprecation with reflections on tolerance and finding your way back to your roots in his latest standup work, Dirt Nap. Break up your week with this mid-September night of comedy! Tickets are available now. Thurs, Sept 18th, 8:00 p.m., The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave, $36+.

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