08/07/2026
☘️ The People Who Make a Community Special
Last night during downtown Casper’s Art Walk, I had one of those moments when I looked around and thought, This is exactly why I love this town.
My friends Stan and Kathryn Kirlin, along with several of their Irish music-playing friends, generously donated their time to come downtown and fill our little corner of Art Walk with music.
And what a treat it was!
There was foot tapping and head bobbing galore as fiddles, guitars, drums and other instruments filled the evening with cheerful Irish tunes. People stopped on the sidewalk to listen. Customers lingered. Smiles spread across faces.
It was impossible not to feel happier.
Carter and I have enjoyed listening to Stan and Kathryn play for quite some time, which is exactly why I asked if they would consider bringing a little of that Irish magic to Art Walk. I knew other people would love it too.
What I especially appreciate about these musicians is that they aren't doing this for fame or applause. They're simply people who love Irish music and enjoy sharing it with others—and in doing so, they're keeping a beautiful cultural tradition alive right here in Casper, Wyoming.
That's the kind of thing that makes a community special.
So, Stan, Kathryn, and friends—THANK YOU for sharing your time and talents with all of us last night. You made our Art Walk a little more joyful, and I am so grateful. ☘️💛
And if you missed them, you're in luck! They gather to play Irish music every Friday from 5–7 p.m. at Gruener Brothers.
If you see them there, give them a high five from me—and maybe tap your foot along for a while. ☘️🎻