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 The Wyoming Project

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 The Wyoming Project

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New Spring 2010 Troll Beads

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                                             Troll Bead excitement at the Curiosity Shoppe!

The Spring 2010 Trollbead release is fabulous! All of us at the Shoppe are excited by the variety of silver and glass beads plus the new introductions: Leathers Bracelets, Tassels, & New Precious Stones!  Stop by the Shoppe to play with these beads in person & try them on your bracelet with your own collection.  View the new collection on the Curiosity Shoppe Website! 

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Upcoming Downtown Concerts

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J Shrogen and Shanghai'd

Where: Coal Creek Coffee map

When: Saturday, May 1st 8PM

All Ages Free

website

Black Lamb, Year of the Pig, and Spangler

Where: JJ's map

When: Saturday, May 1st 9 PM

21+ $3

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New Exhibit at Gallery 211

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 The delicious local Mexican restaurant El Zarapes is currently looking for part time help.  Spanish speaking ability is a preferred.  Call Gaspar at 742-9697 for more information.

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Save the Date

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Laramie Community Assessment now available

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The Wyoming Rural Development Council's Laramie community assessment report is now available online.  Among the Rural Development Council's major recommendations for future economic development of Laramie was continued support of the vibrant Laramie Main Street Program!  Download a copy of the full report here.

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Arts

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Two pillars of the Laramie arts community offer online galleries of their special photographic work.  Support Laramie Arts and browse timeless images of the scenic Wyoming landscape.

www.westernphotography.com

www.timchesnut.com

Looking to learn basic knitting skills or more advanced patterns? 

Check out great knitting classes at Cowgirl Yarn!

Are you interested in getting your own art displayed and sold? 

Works of Wyoming makes it happen!  Check out their website for more information on this tremendous opportunity including future gallery openings.

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Historic Architecture Assistance Fund Offered

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    The Historic Architecture Assistance Fund will provide the services of architects to the owners of historic buildings or buildings located in Main Street communities to address issues involved with the

rehabilitation and use of such properties. The fund cannot support complete architectural or engineering services needed for a complete rehabilitation project. Typical projects that can be funded include a building assessment, structural analysis, analysis of building code and ADA requirements, and façade and signage schematic design. This fund is meant to support private property owners who are not eligible for many grant programs. Not-for-profit property owners may also submit applications for fund monies. For more information on utilizing this service, please CLICK HERE

Business Opportunity

                          

View more available downtown properties.

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Come Celebrate 60 Years of Dancing

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On June 4th, 1949, the Quadra Dangle Society bought the historic Gray's Gable Building from Union Pacific Railroad.  Sixty years later, The Quadra Dangle Dance Club continues to provide a unique opportunity for Laramie residents of all ages to meet new people, exercise their bodies, stimulate their brain cells, relax, and have a darn good ol' time.  The Quadra Dangle Society hosts dancers from 8-98.  All are welcome: families, couples, singles, college students, church groups, scout troops, home schooled students, father/daughter, and mother/son pairs.  The Quadra Dangle Dance club invites you to come join the fun!  Quadra Dangle hosts both weekly and special dancing events, including dance lessons.  These dances are available to both experienced and new dancers.

                                                               2009-2010 Events

                                                           Experienced Dancers

                                                        August 23 Annual 50's dance

                                                       September 11-13 Buggy Stomp

                                                          Sunday Dances 7PM-9PM

                                            October 11, November 8 and December 13

                                                         December 31 New Years Eve

                                                            May 28-30 Memorial Day

                                                                    New Dancers

                                      Thursdays September 17 through February 7PM-9PM

                          Mainstream lessons with Dave Guile includes 69 different mainstream calls

                                                              3904 Gray's Gable Road

                                                              For more information call:

                                                              John Rowland, President

                                                                      307-745-4186

                                                                   Dave Guiler, Caller

                                                                      307-638-3541

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The Annual Spring Art and Foreign Film Series at the Wyo Theater

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The Wyo theater is bringing this year's Oscar contenders to the Laramie! Every Sunday From February 28th to May 2nd, the Wyo Theater will be screening Oscar contending films that didn't make it to the Fox Cinema.  The Wyo theater is located on 309 S. 5th St.  Each film will start at 7 pm and cost $6.50.

February 28 -- The Road: A man and his son wander through a wasteland after most of humanity has been wiped out and chaos reigns. Based on a novel by Cormac McCarthy (“No Country for Old Men”). Javier Aguirresarobe won the top cinematography prize from the San Diego Film Critics Society for his work in this film. The film was nominated for a Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival and leading actor Viggo Mortensen was nominated for a best acting award from two film critics associations. Rated R, 111 minutes.

March 7 -- Broken Embraces (Los abrazos rotos): A blind man lives in darkness, living off the movie scripts he writes. In his past is something far darker than his blindness. Starring Penélope Cruz, written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar, this film won the Critic's Choice Award from the broadcast critics as the best foreign language film of 2009. It won the audience award at the São Paulo International Film Festival. Won the best foreign language film award from the Phoenix Film Critics Society. It won a European Film award and was nominated for numerous other international and domestic film awards. In Spanish with English subtitles. Rated R, 127 minutes.

March 14 -- A Single Man: This is a story of love and loss set in 1962. A college professor tries to get on with his life after the death of a longtime friend. Starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. Firth has already won five acting awards for his performance and is nominated for more. Moore has been nominated for several acting awards for her performance. Rated R, 101 minutes.

March 21 -- The Young Victoria: This follows the story of Victoria (played by Emily Blunt of “Sunshine Cleaning”), the young woman who became the longest reigning monarch in British history. This covers a time roughly the year before she became queen, through the first year of her reign and her marriage to Prince Albert (played by Rupert Friend of “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas”). This is a story of drama, romance and political intrigue. Blunt has been nominated for several acting awards and the film has won a couple of audience choice awards at international film festivals. Rated PG, 105 minutes.

March 28 -- The White Ribbon (Das weisse Band - Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte): Strange accidents befall families in a village in Protestant northern Germany on the eve of World War I. The story centers on children and teenagers of a choir run by the village schoolteacher, and their families. This film won a number of international awards from critics associations and from international film festivals. The film won a Golden Globe award for best foreign film. It won a Golden Palm award at the Cannes International Film Festival. It was named best foreign language film by the Chicago Film Critics Association and by the Toronto Film Critics Association. Cinematographer Christian Berger won three American critics association awards for his work on this film. Writer-director Michael Haneke also won several international awards, including best director and best screenplay at the European Film Awards, where the movie was named Best Film of the year. In German with English subtitles. Rated R, 144 minutes.

April 11 -- The Last Station. This historical drama, based on Jay Parini's 1990 novel, explores the final year in the life of the Russian writer and philosopher Tolstoy and his struggles to balance fame, fortune and his marriage against his non-materialism philosophy. Starring James McAvoy, Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren and Paul Giamatti. Helen Mirren won the best actress award at the Rome Film Fest for her performance in this film. Writer-director Michael Hoffman won a Hessian Film Award for best literary adaptation, and was nominated for several other international awards. Rated R, running time 112 minutes.

April 18 -- Nine. This elaborate musical is based on the life of film director Guido Contini as he tries to balance his career and the women in his life, including his wife, his mistress, his film star. Starring Kate Hudson, Daniel Day-Lewis, Fergie, Penélope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren and James McAvoy. This film won an award for best ensemble acting from the The International Press Academy Satellite Awards. It also won best art direction from the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association. Rated PG-13, running time 118 minutes.

April 25 -- Crazy Heart. Bad Blake (played by Jeff Bridges of “Iron Man”) is a country-western singer who once was famous, but is now playing one-night stands in bowling alleys. He's had too much booze and too many marriages. Then he meets a pretty young woman (played by Maggie Gyllenhaal of “The Dark Knight”) who inspires him to become a better man. Also starring Collin Farrell and Robert Duvall. T-Bone Burnett has won several awards, including a Golden Globe, for the haunting songs he wrote for this film (performed by Bridges and Farrell). Bridges has won several acting awards for his performance in this film, including a Golden Globe, and is expected to be a contender for an Academy Award. Rated R, running time 112 minutes.

May 2 -- The Lovely Bones: This unusual story from writer-director Peter Jackson (“Lord of the Rings” trilogy) combines elements of murder mystery, romance, drama, humor and the supernatural. A young girl who is murdered is caught between this life and the next until her family members are able to move past their need for closure and justice. Starring Saoirse Ronan (“Atonement”), Mark Wahlberg (“The Departed”), Rachel Weisz (“The Constant Gardener”), Stanley Tucci (“Julie and Julia”) and Susan Sarandon (“In the Valley of Elah”). Rated PG-13. Running time, 135 minutes.