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SPOTLIGHT | RED BISON STUDIO
Stephen Mullins opened Red Bison Studio in downtown Sheridan in 2018, offering his pint cups, artisan mugs, and gorgeous tableware and crockery. The pottery studio in the back of the business is where the magic happens and adds the ‘Studio’ to Red Bison. A fun fact is that Stephen didn’t start his business by opening up a storefront; he got started by selling his pottery at 3rd Thursday Street Festivals in the summer and working as a full-time teacher. Now you can find his work downtown along with the offering of pottery classes ranging from wheel throwing basics to individual topics like creating specific bowls and mugs. Stephen has a unique style to his pottery and has adapted a few innovative finishing techniques which set him apart from a more traditional clay artist. He’s used silk screen monoprint transfers, which he described as a more artistic process. Stephen also works with monoprint transfers that consist of hand-drawn designs applied with a clay slip. In a similar process, Stephen also works with waterslide decal application – ask him about the difference, it’s a cool process! Whether Stephen is throwing clay on the wheel, or creating custom designs, it seems like the guy is always in motion. He creates custom work for clients as well as the pieces in his store. Stephen said, “Everything is handmade and created individually and every piece is unique with a wide range of designs with multiple different processes and finishes.” In addition, everything is created in [...]
SPOTLIGHT | ROOSTER’S GIFT SHOP
Roosters Market Place first opened on the boardwalk by Albertsons in early 2000 and relocated to Sheridan Avenue in 2015. It was in 2020 when the owner, Niki Warnke, opened Roosters Gift Shop in downtown Sheridan. Niki said that she felt a calling to be where she is now and ended up in the space for all the right reasons. After the location downtown was chosen, the family who owns the building was involved with the remodel and showed up along with Niki’s friends and family; even customers came to help make the new space a home for Roosters. Nikki grew up in Sheridan and she shows her love and welcoming nature for the community by always offering refreshments to patrons and visitors of the store. Niki said “Refreshments and hospitality are huge to us. Names are important and we work hard to learn people, their names, and stories.” In Niki’s words, “Roosters is a ministry, not just a gift store. People come into Roosters who are hurting, they come in because they need to be here. As a compassionate human, Niki knows she needs to set stuff aside and work with people who need her most. She stated, “People come to Roosters if they are seeking alignment in faith and some local guidance, a place to celebrate life’s challenges and joys.” Another great fact about Roosters Gift Shop is that they are a huge part of the Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange organization and Niki offers two items that are [...]
WEEKEND HAPPENINGS | AUGUST 18TH-20TH, 2023
This weekend's events won't disappoint! We gathered the highlights to share and want to encourage you to stop by your favorite downtown Sheridan stores while out and about. The sidewalks are open and you can find some great back-to-school sales going on and so much more! Chef Heather is going to challenge your taste buds in this journey with truly authentic Mexican recipes and more at Verdello Olive Oils & Fine Foods this Friday starting at 5:30 PM. Have you ever tried Tamarind? The best recipe with “Speedy’s corn” cannot be missed. Fire up that BBQ and get cookin’ with the very best of Verdello oils, balsamic vinegars, and spices. The WYO Theater is excited to Celebrate the Arts in Sheridan with Kevin Burt & Big Medicine Friday, August 18 at 7 PM. Kevin Burt is an award-winning Blues artist, a 2019 Blues Music Award nominee, and an International Blues Challenge winner in three categories! Stop by Wyld 'n Pretty on Saturday for Sip & Shop + Ice Cream. Enjoy complimentary beverages while you shop (21+) or snack on a cool treat! While supplies last.
SPOTLIGHT | COTTONWOOD KITCHEN + HOME
Jessica and Jeff Garrelts purchased Cottonwood Kitchen + Home in 2011 and haven’t looked back. In 2018 they began renovating the old J.C. Penney location and moved into their fresh new Cottonwood Kitchen + Home space soon after. Jessica continues to grow the business in exciting new ways by offering cooking classes and pop-up lunches. After acquiring Annie Greenthumb's in 2022 you can now find a full-service floral department located in the store, fitting named Cottonwood Floral. Jessica mentioned that the floral department focuses on modern and beautiful arrangements for weddings, events, holidays, and everyday occasions. Cottonwood Kitchen + Home hosts a wedding registry, and the new floral department compliments their wedding-related offerings. Speaking to the cooking classes and pop-up lunches, Jessica encourages people to get their seats early! If you’re not familiar with pop-up lunches, you should definitely try to make it to one! The reason Jessica wanted to start hosting them at Cottonwood Kitchen + Home was to connect the community in the kitchen. As a lunch patron, you get your own individual servings from the featured menu to enjoy as a community at one of the large tables provided. Jessica is a connector and a people person, you can see that not only in the pop-up lunch concept, but also in the hiring she does for the store. She makes sure she hires the right people to fit the role. You can feel that when you enter the store from the happy greetings and willingness to assist [...]