University of Wyoming students wore pink to welcome actor and comedian Daniel Franzese, who plays Damian in the 2004 film “Mean Girls.” On April 19, 2024, Franzese visited the Wyoming Union for an event hosted by 7220 Entertainment. At the event, students were able to watch the original “Mean Girls” movie and listen to commentary…
The Honors College hosted film producer and director, Oualid Mouaness, for their Middle East Film Masterclass. Mouaness shared his experience in the film world and how he was able to produce his most famous short films and music videos including “1982” and “The Rifle, The Jackal, The Wolf, and The Boy.” Mouaness’s most recent short…
Renowned deaf artist and activist Nancy Rourke visited the University of Wyoming Thursday, April 11 and, in partnership with 7220 Entertainment, hosted a painting workshop for students and other members of the UW and Laramie community. About 20 participants, many of whom were also either deaf and/or speaker’s of ASL, attended the workshop, and were…
One of musical theater’s most well known performances, “Into The Woods” takes viewers on a journey through Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s revolutionary retelling of old fairy tales. It’s now been brought to life in the Buchanan Center’s Thrust Theatre. To the University of Wyoming students in the cast and behind the scenes, putting on…
Locals and visitors alike ducked inside The Collective event space Saturday to escape the chill and immerse themselves in color, chatter, and a vibrant artistic community. The Valentine’s Pop Up Art Market held Saturday, Feb. 10 gave local artists a chance to sell their wares and connect to the rest of the community. 20 artists…
A large, serpent-like LEGO sculpture has been put on display at the University of Wyoming. Ekow Nimako, a Toronto-based, multidisciplinary artist has created a large-scale LEGO sculpture in order to showcase his take on Afrofuturism and the Ghanaian afterlife. Nimako is not only inspired by not only the artistic, but the mechanical and engineering aspects…
On Thursday Jan. 25, the University welcomed Benjamin Patton, the grandson of General George S. Patton, who served in WWII. Ben Patton began the Patton Veterans Project (PVP) in 2011. According to the PVP website, Patton thought that the “process of collaborating to create visual narratives this way could also benefit veterans returning from combat…
On Friday, Sept. 15th, the University of Wyoming Art Museum (UWAM) hosted their annual fall opening. The event provided a unique opportunity for guests to have conversations with the curators about the museum’s latest collection, the New West Exhibit. Guest curator Robert Martinez was unable to make the event, due to his truck breaking down…
On Thursday, Feb. 16, the UW department of music hosted its 40th concert of the 2022-2023 school year. Titled “Concerto Soiree”, the 25-member chamber orchestra played 14 songs, with each being accompanied by a representative solo. The program contains diverse works, from Baroque favorites like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to recently composed pieces like Gwyneth Walker’s…
Nobontu, a quintet from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, came to the University of Wyoming’s Buchanan Performing Arts Center to share their unique style of Mbube acapella. Their performance highlighted a rich South African cultural history, while emphasizing their mission of uplifting women and creating a better future for the next generation of girls. Nobuntu is an African…
UW kicks off pride month with pride crafts at the Innovation Wyrkshop Makerspace. On June 3, participants were encouraged to create arts and crafts that represented their pride for the LGBTQIA+ community. “These events are great for getting the ball rolling,” a participant in this event, Cole Carpenter said. The event featured crafts like 3D…
7220 Entertainment has set up a concert series on the UW campus. Various bands will come to play over at Simpsons Plaza on Wednesdays throughout the summer. “We are excited about the talent we were able to bring on,” Alejandra Prado of 7220 entertainment said. The bands themselves were chosen based on the student…
