Presented by I-Reach 2 Inc.

I-Reach for Art: Elevated

Name: I-Reach for Art: Elevated
Start: 2026-08-08T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-08-08T21:00:00-06:00
Location: The M Building

Location

The M Building
234 E 1st St.
Casper, 82601
United States

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Date & Time

Saturday, 08/08/2026
6:00pm MDT - 9:00pm MDT

Add to Calendar 08/08/2026 06:00:00 PM 08/08/2026 09:00:00 PM America/Denver I-Reach for Art: Elevated I-Reach for Art like you've never seen it before – elevated and in a fabulous new space. Join us on August 8th for an exquisite evening of art, entertainment and dining at The M Building in downtown Casper. Guests will enjoy a set of elegant dinner music performed by talented local musician, Michael Stirrett, joined by violinist Jana Hanni of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and professional cellist Jaxon Cox. Special guest emcee Cathy Holman (Prairie Wife in Heels) will guide you through the evening and conduct the live auction. This year we're featuring a VIP cocktail hour for sponsors and VIP ticket holders beginning at 5:00 pm, giving you early access to prime downtown parking, first look at the auction tables and extra time to mix and mingle. We will also be featuring a signature cocktail custom crafted by Backwards Distilling exclusively for our VIPs! Mark 8.8.26 on your calendars and stay tuned for updates on our menu, as well as our live and silent auction. Extremely limited tickets remaining. Get yours today! Cocktail attire encouraged! --- I-Reach for Art: Elevated is I-REACH 2, Inc.’s premier annual fundraising event, bringing together community leaders, businesses, artists, advocates, and supporters for an evening that celebrates creativity, inclusion, and opportunity. Building on more than a decade of success, the 2026 event elevates the experience while remaining grounded in what matters most: investing in people. Guests enjoy curated artwork and experiences, entertainment, and a shared commitment to advancing high-quality supports for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries in Wyoming. Why This Event Matters Funding raised through I-Reach for Art – Elevated directly supports essential services that are increasingly underfunded. As demand for Home and Community-Based Services continues to grow, nonprofit providers rely on strong community partnerships to ensure safe housing, meaningful employment, community inclusion, and skilled, compassionate direct support staff. Join Us Your support of I-Reach for Art – Elevated 2026 sends a powerful message: that everyone deserves opportunity, connection, and dignity. Together, we can elevate lives and strengthen our community. The M Building

Price

$20 - $3,000

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I-Reach for Art like you've never seen it before – elevated and in a fabulous new space. Join us on August 8th for an exquisite evening of art, entertainment and dining at The M Building in downtown Casper.

Guests will enjoy a set of elegant dinner music performed by talented local musician, Michael Stirrett, joined by violinist Jana Hanni of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and professional cellist Jaxon Cox. Special guest emcee Cathy Holman (Prairie Wife in Heels) will guide you through the evening and conduct the live auction.

This year we're featuring a VIP cocktail hour for sponsors and VIP ticket holders beginning at 5:00 pm, giving you early access to prime downtown parking, first look at the auction tables and extra time to mix and mingle. We will also be featuring a signature cocktail custom crafted by Backwards Distilling exclusively for our VIPs!

Mark 8.8.26 on your calendars and stay tuned for updates on our menu, as well as our live and silent auction. Extremely limited tickets remaining. Get yours today!

Cocktail attire encouraged!

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I-Reach for Art: Elevated is I-REACH 2, Inc.’s premier annual fundraising event, bringing together community leaders, businesses, artists, advocates, and supporters for an evening that celebrates creativity, inclusion, and opportunity.

Building on more than a decade of success, the 2026 event elevates the experience while remaining grounded in what matters most: investing in people. Guests enjoy curated artwork and experiences, entertainment, and a shared commitment to advancing high-quality supports for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries in Wyoming.

Why This Event Matters

Funding raised through I-Reach for Art – Elevated directly supports essential services that are increasingly underfunded. As demand for Home and Community-Based Services continues to grow, nonprofit providers rely on strong community partnerships to ensure safe housing, meaningful employment, community inclusion, and skilled, compassionate direct support staff.

Join Us

Your support of I-Reach for Art – Elevated 2026 sends a powerful message: that everyone deserves opportunity, connection, and dignity. Together, we can elevate lives and strengthen our community.

Cocktail attire encouraged!

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Why This Event Matters

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Location

The M Building
234 E 1st St.
Casper, 82601
United States

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Date & Time

Saturday, 08/08/2026
6:00pm MDT - 9:00pm MDT

Price

$20 - $3,000

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Michael Stirrett

Michael is our music anchor and has been gracing I-REACH 2, Inc. events with his talents for many years. His love for music began early in life when he received a piano from his grandparents for Christmas. Amazingly, he exhibits evidence of having the gift of perfect pitch, which helps him tune his guitar by ear. He has been a guest performer for many local bands and has written many original songs.

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Jana Hanni

Jana Hanni is a violinist, educator, and private instructor with more than thirty years of experience teaching violin and piano. In addition to maintaining a successful private studio for more than three decades, Jana taught violin at the Sites Violin Shop in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she studied with Grand Master and National Fiddle Champion Jacie Sites. She has earned awards in fiddle competitions throughout Idaho and Utah and has served in numerous music education programs in Utah and Colorado. As a performer, Jana has appeared as a featured violin soloist for the annual Easter Cantata written and produced by Sally DeFord and has been featured on Ms. DeFord’s professional recordings. She currently performs as a section violinist with the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra and the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra.

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Jaxon Cox

Jaxon Cox is a talented musician currently studying at the University of Denver to achieve his master's degree in music performance and Suzuki pedagogy certification. He earned a bachelor's in music performance at the University of Wyoming and hopes to continue his education after his studies at DU to receive a doctorate in music. Outside of school, Jaxon plays with several symphonies around Wyoming including the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra. In his spare time he writes and arranges music for the cello including pop music, classical music, and hymns. Many arrangements can be found on his YouTube channel aptly named Big Awkward Guitar. He also loves the outdoors, often hiking and camping within any mountain range he can get to.

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Prairie Wife in Heels – Cathy Holman

Prairie Wife (Cathy Holman) is a city girl from Milwaukee who went country, all for the love of a cowboy. She now lives in the middle of nowhere Wyoming with five children, two dogs, four horses, a mini mule, a couple of steers and pigs, and a constantly changing number of chickens and cats. She began PrairieWifeInHeels.com in 2013 to offer support to other women, wives, and mothers. As a media personality, Prairie Wife continues to spread her message of grit and grace through social media content, speaking engagements, and leadership workshops across Wyoming. She is also a popular radio, TV, and Podcast guest who has emceed and auctioneered at over one hundred events.

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