Thursday, August 4, 2011

Sheridan WY's Art Enjoyment and Cowboy Legacy

By Henri Dupree








Sheridan Wyoming


Within Sheridan WY's historic setting is a region rich in culture. Visitors to Sheridan Wyoming in the summer should head to pretty Kendrick Park on Tuesday evenings for the once a week Concert in the Park series. Come early; everyone will enjoy the lovely environment.

On the way, be certain to watch for diverse public sculptures displayed in the Main Street area. This Art on the Plaza exhibit is a continuing display expanded each June during Celebrate the Arts Month.

One more tip for art fans; every Aug Sheridan College hosts the Big West Arts Festival, a celebration of artists from across the country. Bring along an appetite to the Festival, it also offers tempting treats from a bunch of culinary artists.

Sheridan Wyoming's Cowboy HistoryHistory

Throughout the year in Sheridan Wyoming, cow hands keep rodeo fever alive with regular rodeos and roping contests. It all culminates each July at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, a week long celebration of the region's cowboy legacy.

Another excellent example of modern-day Western excitement is Don King Days in Sept. Top-notch cowboys compete in roping, riding and even polo (a fave local sport) to pay respects to the founder of legendary King's Saddlery.

To submerge yourself fully in Western lore, plan to attend the Sagebrush Cowboy Gathering each Feb. Cowboy musicians, poets and storytellers will enthrall with tales of the Wild West. There's something for each age group, including a kid's poetry contest.

Museums, shops and studios throughout the Sheridan area continue to celebrate the area's rugged Western heritage. Look for superb examples of leather and silver work, in particular.

Come for Sheridan WY's History, Stay for the Beauty

No matter why you come to Sheridan Wyoming, whether to discover how the West was won or to commemorate the wonder of the Big Horns, you'll find yourself hoping to stay.

The people of this quiet mountain city have learned the value of protecting their heritage while looking to the future.




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