Artist Heather Stamenov recently completed a residency at the Teton Artlab in Jackson Hole. Her paintings have been called "vibrant and all-consuming" and she's known for investing an incredible amount of energy into each of her creations. She joined Zach in-studio to talk about her work as well as her experience here in Wyoming.
Susan Scarlata, a local educator, poet and literary press editor talked with Nona before a weekend of words. She offered a writing workshop in the National Park as well as a reading at local gallery "Holiday Forever".
Susan is the executive editor of Lost Road Press and a selection of her poems can be found using the link below.
Penny Lane Cooperative is concept boutique whose mission is to integrate art, fashion, and community in one space. It's at 185 Scott Lane. The doors have been open since June 1st and there is a grand opening party Friday night from 5 to 9 pm.
We talked with owner Andi Keenan about fashion in Jackson Hole, growing up in her Mom's dress shop in Indianapolis, and what the term "co-op" refers to.
Jackson PFLAG is hosting a Teton Pride Picnic on Saturday, June 18 from 3:30 to 6 PM, at Mike Yokel Park. It will also commemorate victims and families affected by the shooting in Orlando. This will be a potluck gathering and participants are encouraged to bring food to share. We talked with Mark Houser about the event and the current struggle for equality in the Equality State.
"Dancing is music made visible." - George Balanchine
Contemporary Dance Wyoming, Wyoming's only professional modern dance company, presents an Annual Summer Concert of new works by Artistic Director Babs Case, Company Members and Guest Artists. We spoke with Babs and Kate Kosharek about the work being presented and how the dance community in Jackson has evolved.
The performances are in the Center Theater on Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17 at 8pm.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has a lot going on even when the snow has melted. We talked with Anna Cole from JHMR about what's happening for Father's Day, the expanded biking and hiking trails, and which lifts will be running for the summer.
This week, journalist Angus Thuermer published an article on the preservation of a parcel of Wyoming-owned land at Antelope Flats in Grand Teton National Park. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewel signed an agreement on Monday designed to realize that goal. But negotiations like this have been in the works for over 100 years. We talked about the challenges in raising $46 million dollars to buy the land as well as another piece of land nearby in Kelly.
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