Cultural Series
Since 1994, the Cultural and Community Enrichment Series has grown to include 10 endowed (or in the process of being endowed) programs and two annually funded programs. These programs are made possible through the generosity of both corporate and private donors. Throughout the year, an average of six to eight events are hosted, which are generally free and open to the public.
Cultural and Community Enrichment Series
American National Bank Performing Art Series
Beast Women, 2011
Bank of the West Music Series (formerly Music Series)
- King’singers, Acapella Choir, 2002
- John Corigliano, Composer, 2002
- Gene Pekorney, Tuba Player, 2004
- Vienna Boys Choir, 2004
- PDQ Bach, 2005
- Air Force Falconnaries, 2006
- Canadian Brass, 2007
- DBR & The Mission, 2007
- Acoustic Eidolon, 2008
- Mark Sloniker, 2010
- Aakash Mittal, 2011
Gerald and Jessie Chambers Speakers Series
- Larry Agenbroad, Wooley Mammoth, 1999
- Ray Suarez, NPR, 2000
- Dr. Maeve Leakey, 2001
- Joel Meyerowitz, 2002
- Dr. Howard Gardner, 2005
- Dr. Jane Mainschein, 2005
- Dr. Douglas Owsley, 2006
- Leonard Pitts, Jr., 2008
- Alfred Lubrano, 2009
- Greg Mortenson, 2010
Ed and Caren Murray Art Series
Recall: Artist Remember 9/11, 2002- Chris Gustin, 2007
- Jesus Moroles, 2008
- Trine Bumiller, 2009
- Zachary Pullen, 2010
- Pravina Gondalia, 2011
Clay Watercolor Workshop
- Areleta Petch, 1995
- Judi Betts, 1996
- Eric Wiegardt, 1997
- Frank Webb, 1998
- Ken Hosmer, 1999
- Joseph Bohler, 2000
- Frank Francese, 2001
- Maggie McLellan, 2002
- Terry Madden, 2003
- Brenda Semanick-Locascio, 2004
- Catherine Gill, 2005
- Frank LaLumia, 2006
- Stan Miller, 2007
- Judi Betts, 2008
- Jean Pederson, 2009
- Gerald Fritzler, 2010
- Mark Mehaffey, 2011
- Ken Hosmer, 2012
First Interstate Bank/Progress and Prosperity Community Conversation
- Dr. Bruce Perry, 2002
- Dr. Bruce Perry, 2003
- Dr. Zoltan Acs, 2007
- John Collar, 2009
Literary Connection
Annie Proulx, James Galvin, C.J. Box, Gus Lee & Alexandra Fuller, 2004- Kent Haruf, Honoree Jeffers, Jill McCorckle, Mark Spragg & Robert Pack, 2005
- Connie Mae Fowler, Rita Golden Gelman, JR Moehringer, Robert Michael Pyle & Virgil Suarez, 2006
- Jeffery Hawthorne Bullock, Myla Goldberg, Jill MCorkle, David Romtvedt, Bob Shacochis, 2007
- Pam Houston, Laura Pritchett, Bill Roorbach, 2009
- Rick Bass, Rob Caisley, Sasah Pimental-Chacón, 2010
- Margaret Coel, Ben Mikaelsen, LeeAnn Roripaugh, 2011
Sharon & Dale Keizer Empowerment Series
Programming to be announced.
UP Business & Industry Series
- Richard K. Davidson, UP CEO, 2001
- Jerry McMorris, Chairman, President & CEO Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, 2002
- Larry Hiers, The Story of Cabelas, 2003
- Victor Dover, New Urbanism, 2003
- Jack Pelo, CEO Swire Coca-Cola, 2004
- Paul Perkins, President Amatrol, 2005
- Dr. William Carroll, American Chemical Society, 2007
- Eric Chester, Generation “Why” or Getting Them to Give a Damn, 2008
- James Young, Union Pacific Railroad Chairman, President and CEO, 2010
- Brad Miller, Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Oil and Gas in Wyoming, a two-part series, 2011
Bill and Marietta Dinneen Writers Series (formerly Writers Series)
- Robert Bly, 2003
- Robert Pack, 2007
- Temple Grandin, 2009
- Lauren Myracle, 2010
- Poe Ballantine, 2012
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle Presents
- Gordon Bok, 2004
- Faustwork Mask Theatre, 2005
- Gran Folklorico de Mexico, 2006
- Freedom Sings, 2007
- The Acting Company, The Tempest, 2008
- Moosebutter, 2009
- Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, 2010
- Portland Tiako, 2012