Cheyenne International Film Festival film highlights the arts in downtown Cheyenne

The Cheyenne International Film Festival (CIFF) short documentary airs on Bresnan Cable Channel 19 in Cheyenne daily at noon and 7 p.m. The program emphasizes the importance of the arts in downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming. The documentary features filmmakers MaryLee Herrmann, Patrick Mallek and Ken Wajda discussing film festivals and independent film. Local economic and community development officials Darren Rudloff of Visit Cheyenne, Michell Howard of the Wyoming Film Office and Randy Oestman from the Wyoming Arts Council discuss the importance of the arts.

Pinedale LocalFest features food, jazz and a movie

Painted Sage Farm presents a gala reception for the 2011 Spring Into Summer LocalFest. Featuring locally grown food, drink and the compelling food film "FRESH, The Movie." Gourmet tapas prepared by Wyoming culinary artist Christine Wylde. Accompanied by favorite local musical talents, Johnson & Stowe. Sponsored by the Sublette Local Food Alliance and UW Cooperative Extension. Thursday, April 28, 6-9 p.m. at Sublette County Public Library, 155 S. Tyler, Pinedale.

New CD from Gary Small & the Coyote Brothers: "Wyoming (For Dummies)"

Grady Kirkpatrick playing latest CD by Gary Small and the Coyote Brothers today on Wyoming Public Radio's "Morning Music." Selection was "Snaggle-Tooth Jackalope." Here's info from the Coyote Bros web site: "We've just released 'Wyoming (for Dummies).' An EP with 6 crazy rockabilly and surf songs about our quirky culture in Wonderful Wyoming. If you've ever worked in the Park, or been to Yellowstone, ya' better get this one."

Call for entries: ROOTS Fest 2011

Call for artists to perform at ROOTS Fest 2011: "Many Communities, One Voice," June 22–26, 2011, Baltimore, MD

http://alternateroots.org/festival

Alternate ROOTS is pleased to announce artist opportunities to perform at ROOTS Fest 2011: "Many Communities, One Voice," a national arts festival celebrating the very best of our nation’s local art in honor of ROOTS’ 35th Anniversary. ROOTS Fest 2011 will be held June 22–26, 2011 in Baltimore, MD. As part of this national event, five days and evenings of local, regional, and national performances, workshops, case studies, community dialogues, and more will be presented.

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2010

Sept. 11 Sheridan Harvest Festival features local food, homegrown music and "Pies by Guys"

The Blue Routes on stage at Lucinda's Gallery

The Blue Routes perform this summer on Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Lucinda's Artisan Gallery, 160 North Main Street, Sheridan.

Remaining dates are June 23rd & 30th; July 14th & 21st; August 4th, 11th & 18th.

From The Blue Routes member Micah Wyatt:

Lucinda's Artisan Gallery in downtown Sheridan has gracefully agreed to play adopted home to The Blue Routes the whole summer long! Come hear the soft, subtle tones and help keep a unique local business alive - every Wednesday night throughout the summer from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The Blue Routes consists of Bret Norwood, Jascha Herdt, Philip Cleveland, and Micah Wyatt....but look for special guests throughout the summer.

FMI: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120171641338119&index=1

International traditions and local food highlight weekend in Jackson Hole

We posted this way back in April and thought it was worth repeating:

The 2010 Vista 360 Jackson Hole Fire Festival: Connecting Mountain People will take place from Friday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20, 2010, in the Town Square and other downtown venues in Jackson. Friday night will be the Fire Festival, a "cultural sharing" with Mt. Fuji in Japan. This year, the weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) we'll be exploring the mountain culture(s) of the Yellowstone region -- our own backyard. Saturday will be the Yellowstone Food and Heritage Fair, exploring the mountain culture (and flavors!) in our own backyard. And Sunday will be Children's Day -- Japanese and Yellowstone combined. Contact: Candra Day at canday@wyoming.com

Sound Check Music Festival in Pinedale 6/26

From the Pinedale Fine Arts Council:

The Pinedale Fine Arts Council presents the third annual Sound Check Music Festival on Saturday, June 26 beginning at 5 p.m. in the American Legion Park in Pinedale. The concert is free (donations greatly appreciated) and will feature The Lonesome Heroes from Austin, TX as headliners. Rounding out the bill this year will be Leo Rondeau also from Austin, TX and local alt-country band The Tie Hacks will open things up. Don’t forget to bring a chair, cooler, sunscreen and shades and enjoy a great summer evening listening to three great bands!

Proclaimed as "rewriting the rules of alt country" by the Austin Chronicle, The Lonesome Heroes have emerged as a singular talent out of Austin's music scene. Songwriters Rich Russell and Landry McMeans founded the Heroes in 2005, and the pair has cultivated their New York and Texan roots into a unique sound that unites Indie Rock, Folk, and Country. The Heroes' songs evoke a Western Americana landscape littered with broken hearts, abandoned shopping malls, and crooked highways. Their lyrics have been hailed as rivaling "the best in the country world" (Smother Magazine.) Yet their sound reaches beyond the Country moniker. The Lonesome Heroes will be performing as a 5-piece band for the June 26 performance.

Originally from North Dakota, Leo Rondeau now calls Austin home and pulls his languid drawl across country ballads braced by banjo and steel, the caustic crack of his voice cut with an ornery attitude. Rondeau’s impressive songwriting drifts through easy honky-tonk anthems and supple, aching, country waltzes all the while mixing traditional country and bluegrass with storytelling inspired by Rondeau’s upbringing in the Turtle Mountains. Rondeau will be joined by his traveling band for the June 26 performance.

Pinedale’s The Tie Hacks, featuring members of the Science Rockets, play a refreshing blend of alt-country and Americana music complete with harmonies and vocal trade-offs. Fronted by local singer songwriters John Fogerty, Jason Burton, Terry Hill and Michelle Humber The Tie Hacks recently took first place in initial voting for the Targhee Music Fest Battle of the Bands Contests earlier this spring.

The now annual Sound Check was first conceived two years ago by the Pinedale Fine Arts Council as a means of testing the new sound system they purchased with grant money from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund. The Town of Pinedale, Sublette County Recreation Board and the Sublette County Joint Tourism Promotion Board also helped support this event.

FMI: www.pinedalefinearts.com or call 307.367.7322.

Wyoming PBS sponsors Wind River Music Showcase in Lander

From the Wind River Music Showcase web site:

Music is integral to every culture, and with its independent spirit and unique history, Wyoming has its own unique flavor of talented musicians in many genres. Please join us for this four part music series featuring Wyoming musicians performing live at the Museum of the American West in Lander!

Hosted by Wyoming Public Radio’s music director Grady Kirkpatrick, the show celebrates the talent of musicians whose music tells the story of Wyoming’s people. The television series will air in November 2010. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear fantastic live music, get a chance to be on television, and support Wyoming PBS all at the same time!

Showcase Lineup:

Saturday, May 8th, 7:00 pm: Michael Hurwitz (shown in photo) & the Aimless Drifters with opening act “V” the Gypsy Cowbelle

Saturday, June 26th, 7:00 pm: The Teka Brock Band with opening act Jared Rogerson

Saturday, July 17th, 7:00 pm: Anne and Pete Sibley with opening act Doug Andrews

Thursday, July 29th, 7:00 pm: The Jalan Crossland Band with opening act J. Shogren

Presented By, Wyoming PBS, committed to producing the music series because it fulfills an important aspect of their mission - to provide a “cultural resource dedicated to enriching the lives of Wyoming people through telecommunications and other related services.” The Wind River Music Showcase will bring Wyoming music to viewers who might never have the opportunity to hear and see that music in person.

FMI: http://www.wyoptv.org/musicshowcase/

Editor's Note: Mike Hurwitz, Miss "V" the Gypsy Cowbelle and Doug Andrews are Wyoming Arts Council roster artists. Support local music by bringing them to your community through a WAC Arts Across Wyoming grant.

Call for entries: Riverfest Art Fair in Lander

From the Lander Art Center web site:

This summer's Riverfest Art Fair is brought to you by the Lander Art Center and Art in the Afternoon.

Come buy local arts and crafts, listen to cool music and enjoy great food and spirits at the first annual Riverfest.

Riverfest is the summer equivalent of our rockin' Art in the Afternoon Art Sale that we have in December, taking place in July in the loveliest park in Wyoming!

When: Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Lander City Park, 405 Fremont Street, Lander

What: Unique and Creative Arts/Wares by local and regional artists (handmade, artisan marketed), live music and food from local eateries

How: If you would like to participate in this event, booth spaces are $45, a maximum of two artists/entrants provide their own tables and displays.

If you would like to be considered for this show, please send pictures and a cover letter summarizing your art to landerartcenter@bresnan.net or mail to Lander Art Center, 224 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520

All work submitted must be made and sold by the artist.

St. Patrick's Day at Atlas Theatre features local musicians and dancers and food

The Cheyenne Little Theatre Players presents “A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration” on Wednesday, March 17, at the Historic Atlas Theatre in downtown Cheyenne.

The event features music by “Musical Chairs” and a performance by the En Avant Dance Studio.

Dinner Starts at 6 p.m., show starts at 7.

Call (307) 638-6543 for tickets or purchase online at www.cheyennelittletheatre.org

Dinner & Show Admissions: general public $22; CLTP season members $20; children under 12, $10.

Show admissions only: general public $12, CLTP season members $10, children under 12, $5

KUWR invites music submissions

From the Wyoming Public Radio web site:

If you’d like to submit your music for airplay on Wyoming Public Radio for Morning Music or Ranch Breakfast, please mail CD’s to address below. (We may also consider downloads online.) We’ll try and review within a few weeks for airplay consideration. You can follow up by calling Grady at (307) 766-6624 Tuesdays between 1-3 p.m.

Grady Kirkpatrick
Wyoming Public Media
Dept. 3984, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, Wyoming 82071
wkirkpa1@uwyo.edu