November has arrived and there are plenty of events occurring in Laramie this weekend!

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A Midsummer Night's Dream and Invited Works, Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, November 6 at 7:30 pm and November 7 at 2 pm

An evening of dance begins with an original dance adaptation of Shakespeare’s fantastical comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as featuring a remounting of renowned choreographer Paul Taylor’s beloved dance work, “Junction” (1961), and original new works by former Dance Theatre of Harlem ballet master Keith Saunders and UW Theatre & Dance faculty member Cat Kamrath. Tickets are $14 for the public, $11 for seniors, and $7 for students.

Edgewater Duo, Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, November 6, 7:30 pm

UW Music Faculty Recital Series presents the Edgewater Duo with Ben Chen on clarinet and UW Music alumnus Dean Zhang on piano. Their UW recital will feature works by Clara Schumann, Max Bruch, Germaine Tailleferre, Francis Poulenc, and Alexander Rosenblatt. This event is free and open to the public.

Laramie Depot Open House, 600 S 1st St, November 6 and 7, 9 am-5 pm

Join in on this free event featuring O, HO, and N scale model trains and Lego Village. There will be a hands-on interactive kid's corner, as well as light snacks and refreshments.

UW Cowboys vs. CSU Rams Football, War Memorial Stadium, November 6, 1:30 pm

Get ready for the 113th Border War between the Cowboys and the Rams!

Piano Duet, Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts, November 7, 3 pm

UW Music Faculty Recital Series presents “Piano Duet,” featuring professor Theresa Bogard and alumnus Dean Zhang. The program features works by Leo Smit, Johannes Brahms, György Kurtág, and Igor Stravinsky. The concert is free and open to all.

30 famous people you might not know were college athletes

Stacker dug deep to find 30 celebrities who were previously college athletes. There are musicians, politicians, actors, writers, and reality TV stars. For some, an athletic career was a real, promising possibility that ultimately faded away due to injury or an alternate calling. Others scrapped their way onto a team and simply played for fun and the love of the sport. Read on to find out if your favorite actor, singer, or politician once sported a university jersey.

LOOK: 50 images of winning moments from sports history

Sometimes images are the best way to honor the figures we've lost. When tragedy swiftly reminds us that sports are far from the most consequential thing in life, we can still look back on an athlete's winning moment that felt larger than life, remaining grateful for their sacrifice on the court and bringing joy to millions.

Read on to explore the full collection of 50 images Stacker compiled showcasing various iconic winning moments in sports history. Covering achievements from a multitude of sports, these images represent stunning personal achievements, team championships, and athletic perseverance.