Normal life came to a screeching halt last year as COVID-19 forced us to cancel events and into isolation. 

However, the governor of Wyoming has lifted restrictions, vaccines are available and we're ready to have a blast! 

Change up your lunch hour -  Brown Bag Concert Series  (Every Tuesday) - From June 1 through August 31, traveling and local performers will provide some lunch time entertainment outside in Downtown on the grassy area behind the Sweetwater County Health and Human Services building, Noon to 1:30. Grab lunch to-go from your favorite eatery in Downtown and enjoy live music! (Don't forget to bring a blanket or a chair and wear sunscreen!)

Enjoy fresh air and support local, live music! - Have dinner in Downtown and join us every Wednesday at 7 pm for Concerts in the Park at Bunning Park.  

Why stay home? -  Take the family or a friend back to Bunning Park for Movies in the Park. Check for updates on the City of Rock Springs Government Facebook page and your local online information websites. 

A fun-filled Father's Day weekend - Rods and Rails returns to Downtown on June 19th, 2021, 10 am to 4 pm. We'll catch you there!  

Bottoms up! -  After strolling through Rods and Rails, continue to make memories at this year's Blues and Brews on June 19th, 2 pm to 7 pm. 

Home of the 56 Nationalities -  Celebrate the diverse cultures in our county with us at International Day in Bunning Park, July 10. 

Local musicians rock Downtown! - Go to the Downtown Rock Springs Facebook page or right here on our website for updates on where to go for live music throughout the summer. 

Scotch and Watercolor Society of Casper exhibiting “Variation on One Theme” in June – mid-July with an opening reception for the public on June 2nd, 5pm to 7pm. These 5 artists have been working and exhibiting together for many years. Their name came from the monthly critiques they held to talk about their artwork and share a beverage.

The Easter Bunny will be rounding up spring and Easter goodies from a few small businesses in Downtown. Let's see where that silly rabbit has gone to so far! 

The Easter season explodes with many amazing flowers! Traditionally, flowers for Easter are lilies, tulips, roses and daisies. Mix it up at Save the Date Flower and Wedding Studio, 157 K Street. 

How about this "Bowl of Joy" from Studio Design Floral & Co? They accept orders through social media, messaging, their website or by phone, 307-264-3238.

Do you know a young artist who likes to draw? Go to Escape Day Spa and Boutique, 430 Broadway Street, for a graphite drawing package before they're gone! 

Hop on down to Mack and Co Boutique, 623 Pilot Butte Avenue, for handmade items including home decor, jewelry, refinished furniture, bath and body products, men's grooming accessories, candles, drink mixers, and more!

Easter makes spring the second-biggest season of the year for sending greeting cards. A card from Bi-Rite/Sweet Sage/Remedies Grill can bring hope and encouragement in tough times, no matter the religious views. 

Books do more than teach new words to young readers. Physical books, especially at Sidekicks Book and Wine Bar, 507 Broadway Street, are still relevant. 

Looking for more "basket stuffers?" Visit Toy Town in Downtown! The shelves are crammed with all sorts of toys for all ages. 

The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency and Community Fine Arts Center are excited to host the first ever Artists and Makers Market. The event is set for Saturday, March 27, 10 am to 4 pm in Bunning Hall at the restored freight station, 603 South Main Street in Downtown Rock Springs. 

This inaugural event features over a dozen artists, crafters, and artisans with their original and hand-made work. Admission is free. 

Here's a sneak peek of what some of the artists are bringing to the Artists and Makers Market. 

Over the past several years, Kaye and Don Tyler have become well known for making colorful push toys for children. Their toys make the perfect addition to any baby shower basket, but are also a fun gift for birthday and holiday celebrations. Over the past year, they have expanded their creations into weathered wood items such as trays and angels, and are now ready to introduce their rustic and unique trees which can be used to decorate your home year-round or during the holiday season. Several of their trees include decorative treatments or stained glass. 

Helena Albers has been creating her pebble pictures since retiring over a year ago.  The rocks are found in riverbeds, out on the range and in the mountains. Some are tumbled before being added to a design, others are painted, and some get cleaned, varnished and used for their natural color.

Susie von Ahrens has been fascinated with glass for nearly 30 years after taking a stained glass class. Now her focus is glass fusing, creating a variety of designs, both functional and non-functional. 

“Several of my designs are created with flowers and nature in mind but I also love abstracts," Von Ahrens said. "Glass comes in many colors and textures as do flowers."

She added, "Living in Wyoming all my life, I have seen the brown desert areas and the green and lush areas leading to the mountains, all of which have beautiful vibrant and fragrant wildflowers.”

I started Quimby's Eats because I LOVE desserts, and decorating cookies gives me a chance to use art in creative, edible forms. Depending on the cookie designs my customers order, I am able to utilize drawing skills through food color markers, painting with food colorings, air brushing and modeling with fondant. With royal icing cookies, the variety of art form combinations is endless!

From beautiful, colorful picnic quilts and kitchen items, to masks and homemade baklava, Donna Toly’s booth will be one not to miss!  A former home economics teacher and head of the school district’s lunch program, Donna has the experience to produce quality items. She is also very involved in our community with Blankets for Kids and cooking and serving at the local soup kitchen.

Edie paints a variety of work including Rocky Mountain wildlife, personalized art, and some fun, cute paintings. From her original artwork, she makes  throw pillows, coffee mugs, fleece blankets and more.

As a native of Wyoming, RJ has a deep love of his home state and the natural environment. Photography was a way he could capture the beauty from an early age and he took many opportunities to learn more.
With RJ's talents and taking classes from renowned photographer Paul Ng , RJ's passion and technical competence has propelled him to the status he enjoys today. As owner of New Studio Photography and an active member in Professional Photographers of America and the Wyoming affiliate, RJ’s work continues to grow.

Debora Soulé has always stayed connected to the arts in one way or another – pottery and sculpture, cartooning for GAF Viewmaster, custom bridal designs, painting, and graphic design. She has served as the director at the Community Fine Arts Center for over twenty years and teaches drawing, relief printing and other fine art techniques, as well as knit and crochet.

“I have painted almost every day this past year, focusing on birds and animals. The goal is to capture the personality of the subject, a lot of times with a little humor.”   

Jacobson makes oatmeal face wash for both dry and normal to oily skin, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, bath salts, crocheted bath scrubbers, lotion bars and various other items. Her products are handmade in small batches with no preservatives and no chemicals. Be on the lookout for her gift baskets at the Artists and Makers Market.