Dyann Durst has performed as the Lavender Witch at the Crimson Dawn storytelling event since 1996. She shares how she ended up in this popular role and how it connects her to a community that spans across generations. Finally, she shares why she thinks people return to Crimson Dawn, year after year. 

Ron shares the unlikely path that led him from a spontaneous middle-school parade to becoming a long-time orchestra teacher in Wyoming. His story traces several pivotal moments from the power of hearing a live ensemble to imposter syndrome, possibility, and ultimately choosing a life shaped by music.

Jim explains how some of the board members of Wyoming AIDS Walk had to take over being drag queens for Drag Queen Bingo, and the continued legacy of their drag mother, Bob Hooker, who passed away in 2018.

Gordon shares a story of building his family's home during the stock market crash in 2007. He describes how important it was to him that he built this home for his family and how it has shaped his family. He also shares some advice he would give himself if he could go back 17 years and do it again.

Grace was a freshman in college in the Midwest when she visited her roommate in Colorado. It was winter break and her friend insisted they visit a charming town in Wyoming.  It was bitter cold and a little empty but Laramie charmed her nonetheless.  What Grace did not know at the time was that she would live there one day.