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The Kids Of Fireworks Festival 2012 [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:53:32 +0000

When I was a kid, there were very few things I looked forward to more than the Fourth of July. I got to be around my friends, family and, of course, watch the fireworks. There was nothing cooler than the fireworks when I was little! As I got older and older, I would try to get closer and closer to the fireworks to see if they would actually fall on me.

Casper Gathers For Fireworks Festival 2012 [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:42:24 +0000

It's on holidays like the Fourth of July that I'm reminded of a lot of things. I'm reminded how lucky I am to live in the country that I do, how lucky I am to have the freedom I do, and how lucky I am to be a part of the community that I am. Every year the Casper Events Center hosts the Fireworks Festival and it features a wide-array of vendors, food, music and, of course, people. Check out these pics of the Fireworks Festival 2012.

Did Tom Cruise Pay Fans in India To Greet Him While Promoting 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol?'

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:38:40 +0000

When Tom Cruise arrived in India on Saturday to promote ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ he was greeted enthusiastically by 200 fans.

However, according to reports in the Indian press, the crowd wasn’t in a frenzy because they were in the presence of Hollywood royalty, but rather because the had been paid about three dollars and given a free lunch to cheer Cruise.

Fans Come Out For NC Mustangs Playoff Game [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:43:14 +0000

With one game standing in between the Mustangs and the championship finals in Laramie, NC took on Cheyenne East in their final home game of the season. Fans came out to show their support and to will the Mustangs to a win.

Lou Reed: Metallica Fans 'Are Threatening to Shoot Me'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:00:46 +0000

Critical reaction to ‘Lulu,’ Lou Reed‘s new collaborative album with Metallica has been tepid at best, as our roundup of quotes demonstrates. The media’s arrows are not nearly as sharp and dangerous as those flung by fans of the metal band however. In an interview with USA Today, Reed admits he’s not popular amongst the Metallica faithful.

'Avengers' Trailer Gets Spot-On Fan Remake Right Down to the Last Explosion [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:45:41 +0000

A group of superhero fans on YouTube have made an impressive ‘Sweded’ remake of the highly anticipated “Avengers” trailer complete with flaming cars, cardboard versions of the film’s iconic Marvel superheroes and even a hilarious A capella take on the Nine Inch Nail’s song “We’re In This Together”.

Fans Show Their Support at 2011 Oil Bowl [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:47:35 +0000

It’s one of those questions that define who you are- questions like “Batman or Superman,” “Books or TV,” or “apple or oranges?” This question is more important than any of those, however. The question is, are you a Trojan or a Mustang? This question has been asked for decades, and the answer has been known [...]

Fans Gather For Mustangs Home Opener [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:59:44 +0000

Remember the show Friday Night Lights? It was a television show about high school football in a small town, and basically every Friday night, the entire town would show up for the game. That’s kinda how it was in Casper on Friday, as basically the entire town showed up for the NC Mustangs’ home opener [...]

Hairball Takes The Venue Back To The Future [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:50:14 +0000

Miss the “golden age” of music? A time where hairspray, leather pants, studs, and casual cocaine use were “en vogue?” Well, if you were longing for the “good ole days” of 80′s metal hair bands, then you were in luck if you checked out The Venue on Thursday night. 80′s metal hair cover-band Hairball stopped [...]

Jason Aldean Performs At Cheyenne Frontier Days [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:36:47 +0000

The highlight of the Wyoming Summer, for years, has been the Cheyenne Frontier days. People from all over the country fly, drive, walk, and hop to Cheyenne to catch some of the hottest Rock and Country acts in the world. This year was no exception, as Kid Rock, Toby Keith, Motley Crue, Charlie Daniels, and more have all offered their musical (and drinking) expertise to Frontier Days.

A Night At The Central Wyoming Fair And Rodeo [VIDEO]

Nick Perkins — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:29:56 +0000

So let’s face it, anybody who’s anybody has spent an inordinate amount of time and money at the 2011 Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo. I mean, why wouldn’t they? It’s basically the coolest part of the summer. There is truly something for everybody at the CWFR. Don’t believe us? Check out this video of a [...]

2011 Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Fans [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:29:38 +0000

Have you been to the fair yet? If not, you do NOT know what you’re missing. The food, the rides, the games, the people watching (Ohhhhhh, the people watching)- it all makes for one of the most exciting weeks of the Casper year. If you haven’t been yet, fear not! There is still more than [...]

Casper Turns Out for Parade Day 2011 [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:09:37 +0000

The highlight of Summer for many citizens of Casper is Parade Day. Parade Day is an excuse to get off of work, get outside, spend some quality time with one’s family and let the kids eat as much candy as they can get their hands on. For years, Casper has put on an incredible parade [...]

Opening Day at the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:47:39 +0000

How do you know when Summer has begun? Is it the heat? Is it when baseball season starts heating up? Is it when your Grandmother makes her famous bowl of potato salad? Well, in Casper, one surefire way to know that Summer is here is when the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo comes to town!For [...]

4 Funny Sports Fan Freak-Outs [VIDEOS]

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:45:52 +0000

An overjoyed Nets nut shaking with delight, a tantrum-throwing Clemson booster, a shirtless reveler celebrating a ‘Bama win. Even if you’re not the biggest sports fan, these videos of fans freaking out will make you crack a smile at the very least. Canucks fan dons the legendary “Green Man” suit. Clemson fan bemoans loss. Crazy [...]