Cultural & Community Enrichment Series: Bridging Worlds at LCCC
The LCCC community cherishes the power of expression and embraces a diverse range of voices. Through the Cultural and Community Enrichment Series, LCCC provides compelling opportunities for students and the wider public to engage with and glean insights from artists, authors, business leaders, historians, philosophers, musicians, scientists, photographers, poets, and other experts. These annual events, generously funded by donors, are open to the public, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and experiences.
The Cultural & Community Enrichment Series operates under a philanthropic framework, wherein each associated name represents a single donation or a pool of donations held in an interest-bearing account by the LCCC Foundation. This account serves a specific purpose determined by the donors. Importantly, the donation portion of the fund (the corpus) remains untouched, and additional contributions are simply added to it. Annually, a portion of the interest earned becomes available for expenditure.
ANB Bank Performing Arts Series
The Second City Improv - Mo’ Funny, Less Problems
Feb. 5, 2025 Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium
The LCCC Foundation welcomed The Second City, the legendary improv troupe that launched the careers of comedy greats such as Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Bill Murray. Known as the creative force behind SCTV and an inspiration for Saturday Night Live and Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Second City brought its acclaimed production Mo’ Funny, Less Problems to a packed audience at the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium. The evening delivered sharp wit, quick-thinking improvisation, and the signature humor that has made The Second City an iconic name in comedy since 1959, providing the community with a memorable night of laughter and engagement.
Edington Family Enrichment Series
Financial Literacy Workshops
Offered in the Spring & Fall Semester
The Edington Enrichment Fund played a pivotal role in expanding LCCC’s financial literacy outreach across both campus and the broader community. With its support, the College delivered a series of engaging workshops focused on essential money-management skills, including budgeting for college, understanding student expenses, and using credit wisely. These sessions equipped students, families, and community members with practical tools to make informed financial decisions, reduce stress related to educational costs, and build long-term financial confidence. Through the Fund’s investment, LCCC continues to foster a stronger, more financially empowered community.
Clay Watercolor Workshop
Brenda Swenson
June 1-6, 2025
Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, Esther & John Clay Fine Arts Gallery
Brenda is an accomplished artist and author of Keeping a Watercolor Sketchbook and Steps to Success in Watercolor, and a leader in the arts community as 1st Vice President of the California Art Club with prior board service for the National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West. A Signature Artist in multiple watercolor organizations, her work appears widely in major art publications, and she continues to contribute as a juror, demonstrator, and workshop instructor nationally and abroad.
Ed & Caren Murray Art Series
June Glasson
Aug. 11 – Sept. 5, 2025
The Ed & Caren Murray Art Series welcomed artist June Glasson back to Wyoming with an exhibition featuring a decade of portraiture and mixed-media works inspired by her years living and collaborating in communities across the state. Drawing on regional stories, symbolism, and self-presentation, her collection highlight’s themes of identity, labor, and the American West while bringing nationally recognized contemporary art to the LCCC campus.
Literary Connection
Joy Harjo
Oct. 9, 2025
ANB Bank Leadership Center
Joy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States and the first Native American to hold the position. A member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Joy Harjo is not only an acclaimed poet, but also a musician, playwright, and fierce advocate for Indigenous rights and storytelling. Her work blends memory, history, and myth, offering powerful reflections on identity, resilience, and the natural world.
BMO Music Series
Joy Harjo & The Arrow Dynamics Band
Oct. 10, 2025
Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium
Joy Harjo, an acclaimed Mvskoke Nation poet and musician, has performed nationally and internationally, blending saxophone, flute, and spoken word to create a powerful artistic presence. She performed with the Arrow Dynamics Band, a group of “pulled-together players” that expands her genre-crossing sound and supports her performances across major U.S. and global venues
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Consortium
Nov. 3, 2025
Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium
The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective is a Chicago-based ensemble led by guitarist José Guzmán, blending Puerto Rican rhythms such as bomba, son, salsa, and cha-cha with the harmonic sophistication of modern jazz to create a vibrant, contemporary sound. Their work has earned national recognition, including charting on JazzWeek’s Top 100 Jazz Albums of 2024, and continues to highlight the group’s commitment to preserving and evolving Afro-Caribbean musical traditions.
Union Pacific Business & Industry Series
The Business of Baseball Conversation – Colorado Rockies
Sept. 18, 2025
Coors Field, Home of the Rockies
LCCC students received a behind-the-scenes look at the Colorado Rockies organization through a pregame career panel at Coors Field, where professionals from IT, graphic design, event coordination and business operations shared insights into the diverse roles that make Major League Baseball possible. Made possible by the Union Pacific Business & Industry Series, the event encouraged students to explore career pathways and embrace professional challenges, reinforcing the power of experiential learning.
First Interstate Bank Progress & Prosperity Community Conversation
Getting Ahead Program
Mar. 11 – May 21, 2025
Blue Boost Center
The LCCC Foundation was proud to support the Blue Boost Foundation and the Getting Ahead Program, an initiative designed to empower individuals with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to break free from poverty. Getting Ahead helps participants make informed choices, build confidence, and create a sustainable path forward. By the end of the program, participants left with a clearer understanding of their own potential, increased self-confidence, and actionable plans to improve their lives.