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First Sundays Celebration
Young at Art
Tapas Tuesdays
Mix’d Media: Love is in the Air…or is it?
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Workshops
Saturday U: The FREE One-Day College Education
First Sundays Celebration
Young at Art
Tapas Tuesdays




Sunday, February 5

11:00AM – 5:00PM
Museum Wide
FREE for area locals!

We celebrate our love and concern for wildlife as we approach Valentine’s Day.
11:00AM – 5:00PM Museum Open and FREE
1:00PM – 2:30PM My Wild Valentine Art Project
1:00PM & 4:00PM Family Scavenger Hunt in the Galleries
1:00PM – 3:30PM Refreshments
2:30PM – 3:15PM String Lake Quartet

The First Sundays Celebration is generously sponsored by Wells Fargo and the Community Performance Series is generously sponsored by Jan & Larry Finch.

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Mondays in February: February 6, 13, & 27 (Will not hold Young at Art on February 20)

10:30AM – 11:15AM
Chrystie Classroom
Free for members or with Museum admission.

Art classes for toddlers ages five and under, accompanied by their caregiver, focusing on the simple art concepts of color, shape, texture and line. Children will learn about art and animals by looking at works in the galleries and doing fun, hands-on activities, while socializing with their peer group. Parents will spend quality time with their child working with exciting materials and instilling an appreciation of art. Pre-registration is unnecessary except for large groups. Call 307-732-5435 for more information. Generously sponsored by First Interstate Bank and the Thanksgiving Foundation .

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Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, & 28

5:30 – 9:00PM
Rising Sage Café
Chef Tom Henninger's famous Wyoming tapas feature a changing menu of small dishes, each under $15.00. Simply delicious! Call 307-732-5434 to make your reservation!

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Tuesday, February 14

6:00PM – 9:00PM
Museum Wide
$5 cover charge

Join us for the final Mix’d Media of the season and celebrate Valentine’s Day! Whether you come to the museum with your sweetheart or with a group of your fellow single and loving it friends, we will have something for everyone. Full schedule of events available soon.

Take a break from the festivities with a delicious dinner in the Rising Sage Café during Tapas Tuesday, from 5:30 – 9:00PM. Chef Tom’s famous Wyoming tapas featuring a changing menu of small dishes, each $15.00 or less. Reservations strongly recommended 307-732-5434.

Full schedule of events available soon.
Generously sponsored by Home Health for Pets.

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Friday, March 2

Federal Junior Duck Stamp Workshop
9:30AM-12:00PM K-5th grade students
Teton Raptor Center Workshop
1:00 -3:30PM K-5th grade students
Members $20, non-members $25 (per session)
Register for both sessions and receive a discount: Members $35, non-members $45
Chrystie & Esperti Classrooms

Gone to the birds! In the morning session, students will learn about the Federal Junior Duck Stamp program and begin an entry for the 2012 contest. The National Museum of Wildlife Art is the Wyoming host for the national contest. The afternoon session will feature birds from the Teton Raptor Center. Pre-registration is required. Contact Amy Goicoechea at 732-5435 to register.


Generously sponsored by Mary Ann & Harry Lawroski, Clarke Nelson, Cynthia & Dick Quast, Spring Creek Ranch, Thanksgiving Foundation, Thursday Roundtable, and Anonymous.

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Saturday, March 3

FREE
8:30AM – 1:30PM
Cook Auditorium

Attend stimulating lectures at Saturday U with engaging, inspiring University of Wyoming professors. No tests! No registration! Join us for a free lunch and discussion with the speakers immediately following their presentations. For more information about Saturday U contact Amy St. Pierre or call 307-732-5438. For more information regarding PTSB and college credit available through Central Wyoming College contact Susan Thulin or call 307-733-7425.

Generously sponsored by University of Wyoming Foundation, University of Wyoming, Wyoming Humanities Council, Teton County Library Foundation; co-presented locally by Teton County Library, National Museum of Wildlife Art, and Central Wyoming College.

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Sunday, March 4

11:00AM – 5:00PM
Museum Wide
FREE for area locals!

1:00 – 3:00PM Art Project: Snow Critter Contest for Kids
1:00 – 3:00PM Local artists on-site to discuss their snow sculpture and instruct
1:00 – 3:00PM Tap your feet and stay warm as you listen to WAIST DEEP
1:00 – 5:00PM Snow Sculptures in progress and on exhibit

Join us for this fun celebration of outdoor sculpture in the new amphitheater at the Museum's front entrance! Local artists will create huge snow sculptures and will be on-site to talk about their work and offer instruction to those who want to dig in. Pre-formed snow “blocks” will be ready for adults and children to try their hand at carving and sculpting. The lively “ski bum rock band” Waist Deep will be making an appearance to kick off our celebration of outdoor sculpture! They are known for their powerful riffs, top-notch musicianship, and meaningful lyrics that blend to describe the ski bum experience. For more information contact Jane Lavino at 307-732-5417.

The First Sundays Celebration is generously sponsored by Wells Fargo and the Community Performance Series is generously sponsored by Jan & Larry Finch.

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Mondays in March: March 5, 12, & 19 (Will not hold Young at Art on March 26)

10:30 – 11:15AM
Chrystie Classroom
Free for members or with Museum admission

Art classes for toddlers ages five and under, accompanied by their caregiver, focusing on the simple art concepts of color, shape, texture and line. Children will learn about art and animals by looking at works in the galleries and doing fun, hands-on activities, while socializing with their peer group. Parents will spend quality time with their child working with exciting materials and instilling an appreciation of art. Pre-registration is unnecessary except for large groups. Contact Amy Goicoechea or call 307-732-5435 for more information.

Generously sponsored by First Interstate Bank and the Thanksgiving Foundation.

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Tuesdays in March: March 6, 13, 20, & 27

5:30 – 9:00PM
Rising Sage Café
Chef Tom Henninger's famous Wyoming tapas feature a changing menu of small dishes, each under $15.00. Simply delicious! Call 307-732-5434 to make your reservation!

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