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WEEKEND HAPPENINGS | OCTOBER 13TH-15TH, 2023
Don't let the weather forecast change your mind about coming downtown this weekend. On the plus side - the street between Alger to Grinnell is now open so come downtown and visit all the great stores! For much-needed caffeine check out Cottonwood Kitchen + Home as they will be having a Coffee Tasting + Beginner Barista Class on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Mariah will guide you through some fun and exciting recipes for espresso drinks, with various flavors alongside different chocolates and foods. If you're looking for something to do with your little ones, stop by Sheridan Stationery Books and Gifts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday for Halloween Story Time and Craft with Mrs. Chelsie. Make sure you put on your spookiest costume and join the fun. The perfect end to a fun-filled day, a night at the WYO Theater. The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center presents "Mama Mia!" Premiere. This event will boast the festive flair theatergoers have come to expect, with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and themed costumes. Mamma Mia! tells the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. Set on a Greek island paradise on the eve of her wedding, the tale follows a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father. The story brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! The [...]
SPOTLIGHT | FRACKELTON’S
Frackelton’s has been serving Sheridan their masterfully prepared dishes for nearly a decade and the eatery has become a staple for locals and visitors on Main Street. Owned by Andy and Nikki Ward since 2020, the restaurant has been through a lot under their ownership. From making it through COVID to the fire of 2022, it’s been more than anyone could have anticipated or expected. Let’s take a minute to give the Frackelton’s owners and staff a major pat on the back and some serious kudos for being here to continue to serve Sheridan in the best way they can – with delicious food, superb craft drinks, and stellar service. Andy spoke highly of the food at Frackelton’s and stated that the ribeye is the most ordered dinner item, people love it. The ahi poke bowl is the most popular lunch item – for good reason. If you haven’t tried it, it comes highly recommended by Andy and numerous other people who enjoy dining at Frackelton’s. When asked what drinks Andy and his wife Nikki like to order, Andy said, “I am pretty simple and like a Crown and Coke, my wife likes the Coffeetini.” The Coffeetini is extra fun because it’s made with coffee from Bison Union Coffee Company just down the street! Remember folks, Happy Hour is every day from 4-6 PM, yes even Saturday. What are some things that make Frackelton’s special? Well, as Andy stated, “We buy all of our pork chops from Young’s Farm in [...]
SPOTLIGHT | WYO THEATER
The WYO Theater, a shining beacon in downtown Sheridan and has been dazzling the community since opening in 1923, making this year the 100th anniversary! The theater first opened as a Lotus, a vaudeville theater, and held shows and performances through the early 1980s. In 1982 the theater closed only to reopen in 1989 as a road house. Since then, the WYO Theater has been dazzling and entertaining with live music, plays, and performances of all genres and styles! The WYO Performing Arts & Education Center’s mission is “To inspire, educate and entertain people of all ages by giving the performing arts a place to be seen, heard and felt.” The WYO is made up of multiple sections, making it versatile and able to accommodate all kinds of different performances! In the building, you will find the WYO Main Stage, Mars Theater, Tandem Hall, Dance Studio, Mars Lobby, and Conference Room. With the different rooms and stages comes the option to be able to enjoy different styles of performances such as live plays, films & documentaries, movies, local and visiting musicians, dance performances, opera and so much more. The WYO Theater also hosts events all year round from galas for the arts, film festivals, chamber of commerce after hours, and private gatherings – yes you can rent the WYO! Make sure you catch a show or presentation at the WYO Theater, there are many different kinds of productions to entice you to get out and take in the performing arts! [...]
SPOTLIGHT | MERIT ARTS COMPANY
Nestled in the lower level of the 171 North Main business block there is a shining star of a dance studio. In Suite 5B just at the bottom of the stairs, you will find Merit Dance Company, owned and operated by Ashlee Quarterman. Ashlee isn’t a stranger to the dance community and she most definitely isn’t new to being a dancer. Although Merit has been open since April of this year, Ashlee has been dancing since she was three years old and instructing since she was 18. Ashlee was inspired to open Merit Dance Company when she saw the opportunity to provide training to Sheridan from master performers. “I feel like a lot of my background has led to this opportunity to bring in bigger names to work with kids in the Sheridan area. I have an eye for talent and growth and enjoy being part of childhood development. I love being able to provide it in a dance setting.” Ashlee has a life full of experience, but she has a soft spot for childhood development and attended specialty classes on the subject in high school to gain more knowledge. Because of her connections and experience, Ashlee is able to bring in master artists in choreography and dance from all over the United States to provide training in different areas and styles of dance. The most recent visiting professional was from Seattle. Being able to expose students to as many styles, forms, and opportunities in dance set Merit apart from [...]