Events Calendar - Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau

February 01, 2010 to February 28, 2010

Celebrate Arts, Hearts & Tarts month in February – enjoy the wide variety of Grand Junction arts and cultural activities and cuisine from local arts and cultural organizations, galleries, and restaurants!

970-244-1480

Art Exhibits at City Hall

February 01, 2010 to February 28, 2010
Weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Free

City Hall art exhibits in February will showcase local painter, Janet Mayerik; photographer, Dr. Scott Lybrook; sculptor, Thad Tuin; and the Southwest Photographic Arts Association.

City Hall
250 N. 5th St., Grand Junction, CO
970-254-3865
www.gjarts.org

Traditional & Non-Traditional Portraits of Locals -- Art for Change

February 02, 2010 to February 28, 2010
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Free

Locals whose portraits were created by artists represented by The Blue Pig Gallery will be on display through the month of February. Admission is free. The gallery will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of the work to the subject’s charity of choice.

The Blue Pig Gallery
119 W. 3rd St., Palisade, CO 81526
970-464-4819
www.thebluepiggallery.com

Happy Feet Round Dancing

February 07, 2010 to February 08, 2010
Sunday 5-7:30 pm; 7:30-10 pm Monday

Sunday-Choreographed ballroom dancing, phase 2. Monday - Phase 2,3,EZ4.

Masonic Temple
2400 Consistory Court, CO
970-243-5858

8th Annual Taste of the Grand Valley at Two Rivers Convention Center

February 08, 2010 4 pm to 8 pm
Adults $15, Seniors $12, Children 4-12 $8.

Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley is a popular, fun food festival featuring regional and local restaurants, hotels, catering companies, food and beverage products, and grocers. Exhibitors provide samples to attendees - and what an evening of great tastings!!! Attendees typically browse from booth to booth, enjoying many dozens of tasty tidbits - plenty for a "satisfying" event.

Two Rivers Convention Center
159 Main St., CO
(970) 243-5364
www.unitedwaymesacounty.org

The Young Victoria at the historic Avalon

February 08, 2010 to February 11, 2010
Monday 5:15pm & 7:30pm; Tuesday 5:00 pm; Wednesday and Thursday 5:15pm & 7:30pm
$7 rated PG

The 18-year-old queen of England circa 1837. “A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert.”

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
9740-263-5700

Art for Your Sweetheart

February 09, 2010 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Free

Daily Sentinel photographer, Christopher Tomlinson, and independent artist, David Lord, will display photography of Colorado for viewing pleasure or purchase. Artwork from Artspace artists will also be on display. This is a chance to appreciate and perhaps purchase art for a Valentine's Day gift.

Heiden Homes Realty Office
735 Rood Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-270-6162

Geeks Who Drink

February 09, 2010 7 pm
Free

Irish-style Pub Trivia Quiz. Tuesdays

Rockslide Brew Pub
401 Main Street, CO
970-245-1111
www.geekswhodrink.com

Clerks - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

February 09, 2010 7:15 pm
Free with dinner receipt, or $5

“A day in the lives of two convenience clerks namd Dante and Randal as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof.”

645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700

Community Cinema: THE EYES OF ME

February 09, 2010 Reception 5:30 pm / Screening 6:00 pm
Free

An extraordinary peek into the world of blind teenagers, where crossing an intersection, cooking a meal, or navigating unfamiliar areas can be a challenge that sighted viewers never consider.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-245-1818
www.rmpbs.org/events

Travel Series--Scotland

February 09, 2010 12 Noon
Free - donations accepted

Herb Bacon, our favorite travel guide, returns to the Museum of Western Colorado to share his journeys to Scotland. His stories are sure to entertain you and whet your appetite for travel!

Whitman Educational Center
248 S. Fourth Street, CO
(970) 242-0971, ext. 214

Unveiling of New Dinosaur Exhibit: Fruitadens

February 10, 2010 11 am
Free and open to the public

This exhibit features a life-size, fleshed-out reconstruction of Fruitadens, one of the smallest adult dinosaurs in the world, found right here in the Grand Valley in 1976 by Paleontologist and Grand Junction resident George Callison. Thanks to an exchange with the Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles County, the Museum of Western Colorado will be the first in the world to display the Fruitadens model. At the unveiling Dr. George Callison will be present to talk about the find.

Dinosaur Journey
550 Jurassic Court, Fruita, CO
(970) 858-7282
www.museumofwesternco.org

BOGO Party

February 10, 2010

Party mix of music.

Whiskey River
490 28 1/4 Road, CO
970-241-5179

Ladies Night

February 10, 2010 7 pm 21 plus

Model search and ladies night at Cactus Canyon

Cactus Canyon
3210 I-70 Bus Loop, Clifton, CO
970-434-0320

Free Pool

February 10, 2010 7 pm

All day at the End Zone Sports Pub. Ladies night

The End Zone
152 S. Mesa, Fuita, Co, CO
970-858-0701

Poet Naomi Shihab Nye Discussion

February 10, 2010 6pm – 8pm
Free.

Learn about poet Naomi Shihab Nye and share your choice.

Mesa Country Central Library
530 Grand Ave., CO
970- 243-4442
www.mcpld.org

A Little Noon Music

February 10, 2010 12:15 pm
Free

Enjoy a free concert in the sanctuary, featuring Adam and Kristi Ballilf on clarinet and flute.

First United Methodist Church
522 White Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-242-4850

Wednesday Art Workshop Series

February 10, 2010 to February 24, 2010
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Cost: $35

-->Stuck on Duct (duct tape workshop) Feb 10 -->Art Exploration Through History - February 17 and 24

Creative Avenues
128 South 5th Street, CO
(970)255-6757

Jazz Trio

February 11, 2010 7-9 p.m.

Dennis and Michelle with Rob Labig.

DoubleTree Hotel
743 Horizon Drive, CO
970-241-8888

Open Mic

February 11, 2010 10 pm (sign up at 9:30pm),
Free, no cover

Musicians welcome, all genres--at The Rockslide Brew Pub on Thursdays.

Rockslide Brew Pub
401 Main Street, CO
970-245-2111 or 858-7675

College Coin Night

February 11, 2010 7 pm, ages 21 plus
$5 - take a roll of nickels

Cactus Canyon
3120 I-70 Business Loop, Clifton, CO, CO
970-434-0320

Defining Moments: Opening Art Reception

February 11, 2010 Artists Reception 5:30pm – 7:30pm: 11 am- 8 pm
Free

A Fine Art Exhibit by Artspace and School District 51students.

Two Rivers Winery Chateau
2087 Broadway, CO
970-640-8177, artspaceopenstudios@gmail.org
www.artspacecolorado.org

Rosie's Fun Nite and Open Mic

February 11, 2010 6 pm

Share you musical talent or comedy or anything entertaining.

Red Rose Cafe
235 Main St, Palisade, CO
970-464-7673

The Sound of Music

February 11, 2010 to February 13, 2010
7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, and 2 pm Saturday
$15, and $30 for Friday and Saturday dinner theater.

Youth production.

Showtime Productions Theater
2148 Broadway, Suite C5, CO
970-361-0234

“Dark Play or Stories for Boys”

February 11, 2010 to February 13, 2010
7:30pm.
$10 adults, $8 senior, $4 student

By Mesa State College: A scathing new drama about a cruel Internet hoax; rated R.

Moss Performing Arts Center’s Mesa Experimental Theatre
1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604.

Meditation: Find Your Inner Peace

February 11, 2010 6 pm

Lynn Albers and Sister Caroline Conway will each lead a 45-minute meditation session. Albers will enlighten us about mantra yoga and pranayama, a breath awareness technique, followed by a centering and rejuvenating meditation session. Conway will then lead a session on Tai Chi, a Chinese Taoist art form.

Mesa County Central Library Programming Room
530 Grand Avenue, CO
970-243-4442
www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=MCPLD

Children's Safety Fair

February 11, 2010 to February 12, 2010
9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Free

Kids of all ages can learn all aspects of safety during the Children's Safety Fair--hosted by The Mesa County Safety Council.

Mesa Mall
2424 US Hwy 6 & 50, CO
(970) 242-0009

Valentine Special Event at the Avalon

February 12, 2010 7:15 pm
$5

Classic romantic film -- "An Affair to Remember." A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in 6 months at the Empire State Building - but what will happen?”

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700

Elias Duo Concert

February 12, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students; in advance or at the door. Box office opens 6:45 pm - all seating is general admission.

Mesa State College Elias Duo Concert (piano and violin) in Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall.

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
1100 North Avenue, CO
(970) 248-1604

Flat Top Reed and Guests

February 12, 2010 9:30 pm
$4 cover

FTR is happy to welcome back special guest Jason Runnels on lead guitar.

Tenacious Brothers Pub
118 South 7th Street, CO
(970) 424-5354

Kids Night Out

February 12, 2010 6-9:30 pm
$15 first child, $10 each additional

Friday, February 12 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Let the kids join us for our monthly pajama party while you enjoy a night out on the town! For ages 3 - grade 8.

Creative Avenues
128 S. Fifth St, CO
970-255-6757
www.CreativeAvenuesGJ.com

Valentine Teen Bash

February 12, 2010 7-10 pm
$10 at the door, Teens 6-9th grades

DJ and dancing, bungee run, housting, 24 foot slide, vig screen video games, food and drink specials and more.

Bananas Fun Park
2469 Riverside Parkway, CO
241-7529
www.bananasfunpark.com

Dinner & Opera “Orfeo Ed Euridice”

February 12, 2010 5:30 pm- 10 pm
Reservations required by Feb. 4, tickets $35

Dinner & an Opera--- Featuring a prime rib dinner and the opera “Orfeo Ed Euridice” shown on video.

Chez Lena Restaurant
2508 Blichmann Avenue,, CO
(970) 242-3703 or e-mail opera101@bresnan.net.

Meet the Writing Community of Grand Junction

February 12, 2010 2 - 5 p.m.
Free

The Grand Junction Writers’ Cooperative hosts an awards presentation for last year’s Excellence in Writing competition winners. Area writer’s groups will also introduce themselves. Great general networking for aspiring authors.

Redlands Community Center
2463 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO
970-241-9178

"Music of the Heart" presented by High Desert Opera

February 12, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Adults $10 / Youth (12 & under) $5

A special Valentine’s treat for music lovers. This concert will feature many of your favorite Grand Valley vocalists singing a festive tribute to love. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Roper Music or at the door.

First United Methodist Church
522 White Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-523-9605
www.highdesertopera.org

Singing Valentines

February 12, 2010 to February 15, 2010

Give your Sweetheart the ultimate Valentine! A rose, Enstrom’s candy, Valentine’s Day card and two love songs delivered by a Bookcliff Quartet to your home or business. Call or email bari4music@qwestoffice.net to order a singing Valentine.

970-261-9498 or 970-314-7202
www.bookcliffchorus.net

Independent Music Festival

February 12, 2010 to February 14, 2010
Fri 6:30 pm at Planet Earth, 524 Colorado; Sat 4-10 pm at The Giragge, 923 Rood; Sun 4 pm at Cy's, 121 Gunnison
Donation-based to benefit Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley homeless shelter.

Hip hop, electronic, Americana, bluegrass, folk and more. 16 acts from Boise ID, Denver, Kansas City, Salt Lake City and San Diego. Sunday a potluck dinner and farewell show plus screening of the documentary "United North End Music" about independent music promotion.

Planet Earth and 4 Directions Gallery
524 Colorado Ave., CO
216-5534 or 719-201-2414

5th Annual Journey Home

February 13, 2010 Doors open at 6 pm
$30 in advance / $35 at the door

This Valentine’s Day join us at the 5th Annual Journey Home Event, a benefit for HomewardBound, Grand Junction’s Homeless Shelter. Enjoy an incredible night of live entertainment, hor de ourves, beverages, prizes and live auctions that includes jewelry, vacations, a gold Krugerrand and more! Tickets can be purchased in advance at the downtown City Market, Metro Brokers located 605 25 Road, and HomewardBound at 2853 North Avenue.

Tenacious Brothers Pub
7th & Main Streets, Grand Junction, CO
970-201-4468 or 970-256-9424

Community Contra Dance

February 13, 2010 7 pm New Dancers workshop, 7:30-10:30 Dance.
$7 adults, $3 ages 10-17

Fifth Reel will provide live Celtic and Old-Time music. No experience is necessary, all dances will be taught and cued by Ron Young. Come with or without a partner. Casual dress.

Palisade Community Hall
8th & Main, Palisade, CO
970-243-6736

Sawdust Saturday

February 13, 2010 9:30am–3:30pm,
Free

Sawdust Saturday hosted by Grand Open studio demonstration and display of the art of woodworking showing many objects and techniques.

Valley Woodturners
152 29 Road (south of Hwy 50), CO
(970) 245-8817
www.grandvalleywoodturners.com

Poet Yuyutsu R.D. Sharma

February 13, 2010 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m
This event is free and open to the public.

THE ART CENTER is pleased to host an evening with acclaimed Nepalese poet, Yuyutsu R.D. Sharma at the Art Center. The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres from Nepal Restaurant and then works presented by Sharma. The evening will close with an informal opportunity to ask questions and share in a discussion with Sharma.

The Art Center
1803 North 7th Street, CO
(970) 420-9513 or 243-7337, xt. 6

10th Annual Ice Bowl - Disc Golf Tournament

February 13, 2010 Registrations opens at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 11:00, with an 11:30 tee off time.
$35 -- West Slope Food Bank of the Rockies Benefit

This is one of the most popular tournaments we have here in the Grand Valley. We are trying to get 100 players this year, which would be the most participants we have ever had. For those who’ve been thinking about checking out disc golf, the Ice Bowl is good place to start because the emphasis is on fun and charity rather than pure competition." ----The rules of the Ice Bowl are simple: 1) Under no circumstances can an Ice Bowl be postponed or cancelled; 2) No wimps or whiners are allowed; and 3) There are no excuses for not attending. (Either be there or be a wimp!)

Riverbend Park Disc Golf Course
970-243-3974

MTNA Studio Festival Program

February 13, 2010 1-3 pm
Open to the public

Featuring piano and flute students of Western Slope Music Academy.

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
1231 N. 12th Street, CO
245-8852
www.mesastate.edu

Absolute Noise

February 13, 2010 7 pm
$7 adults, $5 students with an SBA card,

Absolute Dance student produced and directed show featuring 2009-10 Company Repetory Dancers.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
255-8322
www.absolutedancegj.com

Michael Martin Murphey

February 14, 2010 7:30 pm
Season membership $45. If seating is available concert night, tickets $25, students $15 at the door.

Mesa County Concert Association presents Michael Martin Murphy in Concert.

GJ High School Auditorium
1400 N. 5th Street, CO
970-243-1979
www.michaelmartinmurphy.com

Pig Tails, Wine Trails

February 14, 2010 Meet the artist from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

Pig Tails & Wine Trails-- Pick up a map at The Blue Pig and tour Palisade’s many excellent art venues and wineries, with special Valentine’s treats.

The Blue Pig Gallery
119 W. 3rd St., Palisade, CO
970-464-4819
www.thebluepiggallery.com

“Margarita on the Rocks” Book Signing

February 14, 2010 Noon- 6 pm
Free

Author Raechel Bailey Kolb of spicy southwestern romance--“Margarita on the Rocks” Book Signing.

Schlotzsky’s Deli
2463 Patterson, CO
970-257-7831

Great American Race

February 14, 2010 Time: TBA

Watch a live viewing of The Daytona 500 in high definition digital projection on the largest screen in the western slope, complete with surround sound. Television monitors will also be set up for viewing in the lobby of the theatre along with race related activities and displays. Favorite race-day foods, beer, and wine will be available for purchase throughout the afternoon.

Avalon Theatre
645 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO
970-263-5700
www.avalontheatregj.org

Young Mr. Lincoln - Dinner and a Movie at the Avalon

February 16, 2010 7:15 pm
Every Tuesday enjoy dinner at any Downtown Grand Junction Restaurant and bring your receipt to the Avalon for 2 free admissions to the movies, or $5

“A fictionalized account of the early life of the American president as a young lawyer facing his greatest court case.”

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.tworiversconvention.com/events/avalon_events.php

Community One Book, One Mesa County Discussion

February 16, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Free

Join a small group discussion about the book, "The Geography of Bliss".

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-243-4442
www.mcpld.org

Travel Series -- Alaska

February 16, 2010 12 noon
Free to the Public, Donations are Welcome

Herb Bacon returns to the Museum of Western Colorado to share his journeys to Alaska. His stories are sure to entertain you and whet your appetite for travel!

Whitman Educational Center
248 S. Fourth Street, CO
(970) 242-0971, ext. 214

Fine Art Photography Exhibit at Saccomanno Learning Center

February 17, 2010 to February 23, 2010
Free - open to the public.

"Reflections of Christ" by Mark Mabry contains 25 large scale photographs depicting the life of Christ. Accompanying the exhibit is a beautiful score designed specifically for the exhibit. Co-hosting with St. Mary's, is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the exhibit will be moved to their facility beginning Feb. 23rd

Saccomanno Learning Center
2530 N. 8th Street, CO
970-361-5867

Willy Wonka The Musical

February 17, 2010 to February 20, 2010
Wednesday, February 17 through Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. Also Saturday 1:30
$10 adults and $7 students/seniors

Children's Theater Production.

Grand Junction High School
1400 N 5th Street, CO
(970)254-6900
www.CreativeAvenuesGJ.com

ReelTime: Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity

February 18, 2010 7 pm
$6

ReelTime at the Radio Room presents Golden Globe-winner Sandra Oh of Gray’s Anatomy in a fitting film for Valentine’s week. LONG LIFE, HAPPINESS and PROSPERITYis a heartwarming and magical tale about fate and the many facets of love set in Vancouver’s blue collar Chinese Canadian community.

KAFM Radio Room
1310 Ute Ave, CO
(970) 241-8801
www.kafmradio.org

Dance from the Heart

February 18, 2010 to February 20, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Adults $10 / Seniors $8 / Students $6

Beyond Boundaries Dance Collection presents “Dance From the Heart”, a performance of new contemporary dances.

Moss Performing Arts Center
1100 Norht Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-255-6757

Infamous Stringdusters

February 18, 2010 8 pm
$12 ages 18 plus

Mesa Theater and Club
538 Main Street, CO
241-1717
www.mesatheater.com

Behind The Scenes

February 19, 2010 5:30 pm - lasts ninety minutes
$5 - No pre-registration is required.

Behind-the-scenes Tours of Dinosaur Journey.

Dinosaur Journey
550 Jurassic Ct, Fruita, CO
(970) 242-0971
www.wcmuseum.org

Grand Valley Dressage Horse Show

February 19, 2010 to February 21, 2010
8:00 am
Free

Grand Valley Dressage Society Horse Show at the Mesa County Fairground Covered Arena.

Mesa County Fairground Covered Arena.
2785 US Hwy 50, CO

Romanian Flair: Cello & Piano Passion

February 19, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Adults $15 in advance or $18 at door / Students $10

The Western Slope Concert Series presents the Lupu-Mientka Duo. The Romanian-American pair will present a program of solo and duo works from the great Romantic composers.

American Lutheran Church
631 26 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO
970-241-0741
www.primamusic.org

Three Guitars and a Mandolin Concert

February 19, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 in advance at Roper Music $15 at the door

Three Guitars and a Mandolin, a benefit concert Featuring John Winn and Cullen Purser, Folk Duo; John Scott Schultz, Far Guitar; Javier de los Santos, Classical Guitar. ---- Proceeds used to purchase a voice-activated computer for Dr. Ed. Harris

Church Chapel at Canyon View Vineyard
736 24 1/2 Rd.,, CO
970-257-7203

MSC Clarinet Day Final Concert

February 20, 2010 4 pm
$10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Students/Children

Mesa State College Clarinet Day Final Concert in Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall.

MSC Recital Hall-Moss Performing Arts Center
1231 N. 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby

February 20, 2010 to February 21, 2010
8:00 am
Free

At the Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
Event Line: 970-255-7100, Office: 255-7107

81st Annual Lions Club Parade and Carnival

February 20, 2010 Parade downtown 1 pm, Carnival TRCC 5pm-9pm

Lions Club Carnival Updated information on www.gjlions.com

Two Rivers Convention Center
159 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.gjlions.com

"Worst Day of the Year" Bicycle Ride

February 21, 2010 11 am- 3 pm
$25 entry fee includes food, ride support, etc.

10 mile family fun bike ride, regardless of weathers, followed by a giant eat at Dos Hombres restaurant. Awards for best dressed biker.

Dos Hombres
421 Brach Dr., CO
970-254-3866

Introduction to Fibers for Teachers / Conscious Design: Tom Lundberg's Microcosms

February 22, 2010 1st Session: 10 a.m. / 2nd Session: 11 a.m.

Come join Tom Lundberg, Professor of Art and Fibers Coordinator, Colorado State University Mesa State College Visiting Artist for “free” classes that discuss the Introduction to Fibers and Conscious Design. For more information and to register please call 970-248-1767 or email dsnider@mesastate.edu.

Mesa State College Fine Arts Building, Rm. #302
1100 North Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-248-1767

Fight Club - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

February 23, 2010 7:15pm
Free--Admission without a dinner receipt - $5 per person

"An office employee and a soap salesman build a global organization to help vent male aggression.”

Avalon Theater
645 Main St, CO
970-263-5700

Contemporary Fibers in today's Art World & The Business Side of Fiber Arts

February 23, 2010 1st Class: 11 a.m. / 2nd Class 3:30 p.m.

Join Tom Lundberg, Professor of Art and Fibers Coordinator, Colorado State University Mesa State College Visiting Artist for rarely offered classes on Contemporary Fibers in Today’s Art World and The Business Side of Fiber Arts. The classes are free and are one hour a piece. For more information and to register please call 970-248-1767 or email dsnider@mesastate.edu.

Mesa State College Fine Arts Building, Rm 202 and Rm 214
1100 North Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-248-1767

The Producers

February 24, 2010 to March 06, 2010
Vebruaury 24 - 28 7:30 pm, only 12/28 matinee at 2 pm. March 3-6 7:30 pm
$20 adults, $15 senior, $5 Student

A regional premier of The Producers -- a Book by Mel Brooks. Outrageous, hilarious, a teeny bit ofensive, off the wall, and the winner of a record 12 Tony Awards in 2001, THE PRODUCERS will kepp you tapping your toes and holding yours sides with laughter. Rated PG-13 for adult situations and strong language.

Moss Performing Arts Center
1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604

Mystery of the Runes

February 24, 2010 7 pm
This is a free event, but a $5 donation is most welcome.

Lifelong Learning Event: The Mystery of the Runes, a special presentation by Fern Green.

KAFM Radio Room
1310 Ute Ave, CO
970-241-8801 ext. 223
www.kafmradio.org/beyond-radio/learning-series/2010/the-mystery-of-the-runes

Los Lonely Boys

February 26, 2010 Doors Open at 6:30pm / Show STARTS at 7:30pm
All seats reserved $36: Available at GJ City Market Stores, Back Porch Music, Triple Play Records and www.ticketswest.com

“The accoustic Brotherhood Tour with special guest Alejandro Escovedo & Carrie Rodriguez.” Tickets available at the following

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-243-8497
www.sandstoneconcerts.com

5th Annual Energy Forum & Expo

February 26, 2010 Forum: 9am-3:30pm; Expo: 8am-4pm
Free- open to the public

Join us for a stimulating educational look at the energy industry–today, tomorrow and in the future.

Two Rivers Convention Center
159 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.energyexpoco.com

Gems from the Forest

February 27, 2010 Noon – 3:30pm
Free

Hosted by Grand Valley Woodturners. Wood turning demonstrations of tops, bowls, platters, and more.

Grand Valley Woodturners
2695 E. Yucatan Court, CO
970-424-0388
www.grandvalleywoodturners.com

Author Eric Weiner book signing and discussion

February 27, 2010 6 pm
Free

Author Eric Weiner speaks about The Geography of Bliss followed by a Q&A and a book signing.

Avalon Theatre
645 Main Street, CO
970-242-4442
www.mcpld.org

AIRPLANE - Dinner and a Movie at the Avalon

March 02, 2010 Every Tuesday enjoy dinner at any Downtown Grand Junction Restaurant and bring your receipt to the Avalon for 2 free admissions to the movies. or $5
7:15 pm

“An airplane crew takes ill. Surely the only person capable of landing the plane is an ex-pilot afraid to fly. But don't call him Shirley.”

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.tworiversconvention.com/events/avalon_events.php

18th Annual Juried Watermedia Exhibition

March 03, 2010 to April 03, 2010

'Rockies West National 2010' Western Colorado Watercolor Society Juried Watermedia Exhibition

The Art Center
1803 N 7th St., Grand Junction, CO
970 596-4471

Spring Modge Podge

March 03, 2010 5:30-7:30 p.m.
$25

Spring Modge Podge Collage - Wednesday Art Workshop Learning Session.

Creative Avenues
128 South 5th Street, CO
(970)255-6757

35th Annual Home Improvement & Remodeling Expo

March 05, 2010 to March 07, 2010
Friday, 10am - 6pm/Saturday, 10am - 6pm/Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Adults $5, Children (ages 6+) & Seniors (60 +), Family (Immediate Family Only) $15

Sponsored by HBA of North Western Colorado

Two Rivers Convention Center
159 Main Street, CO
(970) 263-5700
www.gjhba.org

Princess Bride

March 06, 2010 Doors open 6:30, movie at 7 pm
Phone 970-623-1455

A special showing of the movie "Princess Bride" will be shown to benefit the Super Rad Art Jam. This organization provides visual arts experiences and exhibits for young artists to support middle school and high school arts education programs.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-623-1455

The Warriors - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

March 09, 2010 7:15 pm
Free - $5 with dinner receipt.

“A gang called The Warriors are framed for killing a gang leader trying to unite all the gangs in the area. With other gangs gunning for them they must get back to the home turn of Coney Island...Alive.”

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700

Community Cinema: DIRT! THE MOVIE

March 09, 2010 Reception 5:30 pm / Screening 6:00 pm
Free

A colorful combination of animation, vignettes, and personal accounts to teach us about dirt.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-245-1818
www.rmpbs.org/events

Celtica Sinfonia II presents FEAST

March 11, 2010 to March 12, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Adults: $23 in advance, $26 at the door / Students $15 in advance, $17 at the door

FEAST returns with their St. Patrick's Day celebration. An explosive all new program with expanded band, champion Celtic dancers, dazzling costumes, sensuous harp sonorities, and the Great Highland Bagpipes.

Avalon Theatre
645 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO
www.junctionconcerts.com

Grand Valley Dressage Society Horse Show

March 13, 2010 to March 14, 2010
8 am
Free to the public

Presented by the Grand Valley Dressage Society

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique

March 13, 2010 7:30 pm
$15-$25

Andrea Arese-Elías piano. Gisela Flanigan piano. Fauré Pavane. Poulenc Concerto in D minor for Two Pianos. Berlioz Symphonie fantastique.

Grand Junction High School
1400 N 5th Street, CO
(970) 243-6787
www.gjsymphony.org

3rd Annual Farm & Ranch Day

March 13, 2010 9 am to 4 pm
Free hot dogs and hamburgers

Hosted by the Fruita Chamber and Fruita Co-Op. This event will feature many agricultural vendors, demonstations, presentations.There will be a etting zoo and Painted Horse from Gateway Canyon for the kiddos!

COOP Country Ace Hardware
1650 Hwy 6 & 50, CO
433-9493 or 260-0689

Pig Tails and Wine Trails

March 14, 2010

Pig Tails and Wine Trails happens this Sunday. Pick up your map and start your tour at The Blue Pig Gallery.

Third and Main Streets, Palisade, CO
970-464-4819
www.thebluepiggallery.com

The Quiet Man--Dinner and a Movie at the Avalon

March 16, 2010 7:15 pm
Every Tuesday enjoy dinner at any Downtown Grand Junction Restaurant and bring your receipt to the Avalon for 2 free admissions to the movies. or $5

“A disgraced American boxer retires to Ireland, where he finds love.”

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.tworiversconvention.com/events/avalon_events.php

Travel Series -- Chile, Easter Island, Bolivia and Peru

March 16, 2010 12 noon
Free to the Public, Donations are Welcome

Herb Bacon, our favorite travel guide, returns to the Museum of Western Colorado to share his journeys to foreign lands. His stories are sure to entertain you and whet your appetite for travel!

Whitman Educational Center
248 S. Fourth Street, CO
(970) 242-0971, ext. 214

Art Nouveau Watercolor

March 17, 2010 to March 31, 2010
5:30-7:00 p.m.
$45

Art Nouveau Watercolor Wednesday Art Workshop. Three sessions: March 17, 24, 31 from

Creative Avenues
128 South 5th Street, CO
(970)255-6757

Symphony Orchestra Concert at MSC

March 19, 2010 7:30pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

Proceeds benefits the Western Slope for Children.

Robinson Theatre
Mesa State College, 1231 North 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu/events

4-H Horse Show

March 20, 2010 8:00 AM
Free to the public

4-H Fun Horse Show

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Western Colorado Chorale- Brahms, Beatles & The Beach Boys

March 22, 2010 7:30 pm
$18 adults, $16 seniors, $5 students

Robinson Theatre Moss Performing Arts Center
1231 North 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu/events

Spinal Tap - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

March 23, 2010 7:15 pm
Free with receipt/ without a dinner receipt - $5 per person

“Spinal Tap, the world's loudest band, is chronicled by hack documentarian Marti DeBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour."

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700

Travel Series -- Patagonia

March 23, 2010 12 noon
Free to the Public, Donations are Welcome

Herb Bacon, our favorite travel guide, returns to the Museum of Western Colorado to share his journeys to Patagonia. His stories are sure to entertain you and whet your appetite for travel!

Whitman Educational Center
248 S. Fourth Street, CO
(970) 242-0971, ext. 214

MSC Wind Symphony & Jazz Ensemble

March 25, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

With John Salmon, piano.

Robinson Theatre
1231 North 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604

Festival for Creative Pianists

March 26, 2010 to March 27, 2010
7:30 pm Fri Judges/Directors Recital, Sat Winners Recital
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students.

Young pianists from the Grand Junction area and beyond compete in the 2010 Festival.

Moss Performing Arts Center
1231 N. 12th St., CO
(970) 248-1604
www.pianofestival.org

Children's Concert

March 27, 2010 1 pm
General Admission seating, and tickets are available online at gjsymphony.org or by calling the Symphony Office at 970.243.6787.

Maestro Kirk Gustafson and the Grand Junction Symphony are joined by the Grand Valley Children’s Chorus and Mesa State College’s Dance Program for our annual Children’s Concert. The event will feature selections by the Children’s Choir, followed by a fully staged production of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf!

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970.243.6787.
www.gjsymphony.org/content/childrens-concert

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival

March 27, 2010 7 pm
$10-- WCCONGRESS website for tickets. Sold Out last year.

The two-hour Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival here in Grand Junction provides inspiring and educational films that aim to increase environmental interest and motivate people to go out and make a difference in our community and around the world.

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
(970) 256-7650
www.wccongress.org

Wether Goat Show

March 28, 2010 8 am
Free

Pavilion Mesa County Fairgrounds
US Hwy 6 & 50, CO
Event Hotline 970.255.7100 -- Office 970.255.7107

Travel Series -- Brazil and the Amazon River

March 30, 2010 12 noon
Free to the Public, Donations are Welcome

Herb Bacon, our favorite travel guide, returns to the Museum of Western Colorado to share his journeys to Brazil and the Amazon River. His stories are sure to entertain you and whet your appetite for travel!

Whitman Educational Center
248 S. Fourth Street, CO
(970) 242-0971, ext. 214

2010 RV Show

April 01, 2010 to April 03, 2010
April 1, noon-7 pm; April 2, 10 am-7 pm; April 3, 10 am-5pm
Free

Booths, seminars, displays.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Main Parking Lot
2785 US Highway 50, CO
Event Line: 970-255-7100; Office 255-7107

Stravinsky: The Firebird

April 01, 2010 7:30 pm
$15-$25

Members of the Mesa State Dance Program and guest artists Amy Earnest and Lance Hardin join the GJSO for Igor Stravinsky’s mystical ballet, The Firebird. Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, a work beloved by many young and old alike, will also be performed as a full ballet production.

Grand Junction High School
1400 N 5th Street, CO
(970) 243-6787
www.gjsymphony.org

And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson

April 01, 2010 to April 03, 2010
7:30 pm
Adults $10, Seniors $8 and Students $5

A moving story of a small town in rural Indiana and Elizabeth Ann Willow cripped at birth with polio. A complex mosaic of interlocking scenes. Rated PG-13 for adult situtations.

MET ( Mesa Experimental Theatre)
1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604

MSC Percussion Ensemble Concert

April 02, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students, in advance or at the door

The Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
1100 North Ave., CO
970-248-1604

Gr Jct Horse Show

April 03, 2010 8:00 am
Free to the public

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO

MSC Chamber Choir

April 06, 2010 to April 07, 2010
7:30 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 studnet.

Mesa State College Chamber Choir.

Moss Performing Art Center Recital Hall
1100 North Ave., CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Monty Phython and the Holy Grail - Dinner and a Movie at The Avalon

April 06, 2010 7:15 pm
Free/$5 without Dinner receipt.

“King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles.”

645 Main Street, CO
www.imdb.com/title/tt0082971

MSC Trumpet Fest

April 10, 2010 4 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 student: 248-1604.

Moss Performing Art Center Robinson Theater
12th and Glenwood, CO
970.248.1604
www.mesastate.edu

The Fab 4

April 10, 2010 7 pm
$26 at City Market and www.ticketswest.com.

Colorado's Premiere Beatle's Tribute Band!

Avalon Theater
645 Main Street, CO
970-263-5700
www.the-fab-4.com

4-H Horse Show/Horsemanship Clinic

April 11, 2010 8:00 am
Free

Covered Arena, Fairgrounds
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

Faculty Woodwind Concert

April 12, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 student

Mesa State College faculty woodwind concert.

Moss Performing Art Center Recital Hall
12th and Glennwood, CO
(970) 248-1604

The Horse Boy - Community Cinema

April 13, 2010 6-8 pm
Free

The Horse Boy by Michael Orion Scott ---- Mesa County Libraries are partnering with Rocky Mountain PBS to provide opportunities to watch Independent Lens documentaries followed by community discussion.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave, CO
(970) 243-4442

The Fable Factory

April 14, 2010 to April 17, 2010
7:30 pm
$20 adults, $15 senior, $5 student

THE FABLE FACTORY is a series of new adaptations of your favorite fairy tales and fables all written by MSC playwrights. Rated G for general audiences.

Moss Performing Arts Center
1100 North Ave, CO
970-248-1604

30th Annual Peach Blossom Art Show

April 15, 2010 to April 18, 2010
Thurs.-Sat. 10am-6 pm / Sun. 10 am-4 pm
Free

A wide variety of artwork on display including Advanced, Professional, Amateur, Photography and more. Visit Palisade Art Lovers website for more information and entry forms.

Palisade Veterans Memorial Building
120 East 8th St., Palisade, CO
970-255-1553
www.palisadeartlovers.org

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

April 16, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5

Main Street's history -- explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of downtown.

Museum of Western Colorado
462 Ute Ave, CO
970-242-0971
www.museumofwesternco.com

Earth Day 2010

April 17, 2010 11am-5pm
$TBA

Music, Artists --- Booths with green products and services. Kids activities. Food, fun, dancing-- come celebrate the earth and our community!

Mesa County Fair Grounds
2787 Hwy 50, CO
970 241 0209

Bookcliff Chorus' Spring Show "Yard Sale"

April 17, 2010 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Two performances by award winning headliner quartet “McPhly” and local vocal and instrumental musicians. Students from local school music programs will also participate in the show.

Avalon Theatre
645 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO
970-261-9498 or 970-314-7202
www.bookcliffchorus.net

4-H Horse Show

April 18, 2010 Free to the public

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Mesa State Women's Choir Performance

April 20, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

Moss Performing Art Center Recital Hall
12th and Glenwood Ave, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Student Chamber Ensembles

April 22, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adult, $8 senior, $5 student

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
12th and Glenwood Ave., CO
970-248-1604

Rhonda Larson Concert and Flute Day

April 23, 2010 to April 24, 2010
4/23-7:30 pm and 4/24 4:00 pm
4/23 $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 student/ 4/24 $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

Guest Artist concert 4/23 and Final Students Concert 4/24

MSC Moss performing Arts Center Recital Hall.
1231 North 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Rabbit Valley Rally

April 23, 2010 to April 25, 2010

DISCIPLINES: Off-Road TT, XC ---- Rabbit Valley is known for the fun nature of its trails- lots of whoops, minor technical sections and fast tracking.

(McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area between CO and Rabbit Valley.
Rabbit Valley, exit 2, on the south side of I-70., Fruita, CO, CO
(719) 221-1251
www.racemsc.com/events/rabbitvalleyrally.html

9th Annual SouthWest ArborFest

April 24, 2010 11 am - 5 pm

In Lincoln Park. Chili and salsa competitions, arts and crafts, live music, microbrews, food & "Touch-a-Truck". Free seedling trees from the Grand Junction Forestry Department. Chili Competition $30.00 Food Vendor $200.00 Arts and Craft Vendor $100.00---All proceeds go to support the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Program Scholarship Fund.

Lincoln Park
12 & Gunnison Ave, CO
970-254-3866 and 3844
www.gjcity.org

GJ ShareFest 2010

April 24, 2010 to April 25, 2010
12:00 PM

Kids games, bump and jump, live music and a free Health Fair, with over 20 stations. Bring a potluck dish to share. There will be hot dogs and BBQ chicken sandwiches.

CanyonView Park
I70 and 24 Road, CO
970-248-5946
www.gjsharefest.com

Super Cross

April 24, 2010 7 pm
$ TBA

Super Cross racing at the Grandstand.

Mesa County Fair Grounds Grandstand
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
(970) 255-7100

Spring Barrel Tasting

April 24, 2010 to April 25, 2010
Hours: TBA
$60 if purchased before March 29, then $65

There will be 8 wineries featuring their current releases as well as giving a sneak-peek at what is to come! All of the fantastic wines will also be paired with delectable foods. Ticket information TBA.

Two Rivers Winery
2087 Broadway, CO
(970) 255-1471
www.grandvalleywine.com

MSC Jazz Ensemble

April 26, 2010 7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

Moss Performing Arts Center
1231 N. 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Grand Valley Brass

April 29, 2010 to April 30, 2010
7:30 pm
$10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students

MSC Recital Hall
1231 North 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604

15th Annual Fruita Fat Tire Festival

April 29, 2010 to May 02, 2010
April 29 Registration for the festival will occur from 3-6 pm at the Civic Center.
$30 until March 31, 2010, $35 after

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE April 29 Expo set-up, VIP Party for industry and VIP PASS participants. ---- April 30 Expo, Beer Garden, Rides, Party 6-10 pm - No Cover. VIP PASS registration 10-6 pm at the Civic Center. Daily schedules posted at the Info Tent! ----- May 1 Clunker Crit, Expo, Beer Garden, Rides, Party 6-10 pm-No Cover, Registration 10-12 noon at the Civic Center. Daily schedules posted at the Info tenlunker Crit, Expo, Beer Garden, Rides, Party 6-10 pm-No Cover, VIP Pass registration 10-12 noon at the Civic Center. Daily schedules posted at the Info tent! ----- May 2 Enjoy the trails before you head home!!

(303) 635-2815 or 970 858-7220
www.emgcolorado.com/race_fruita_festival.html

Arabian Horse Show

May 01, 2010 to May 02, 2010
8 am
Free to the public

Presented by the Colorado West Arabian Horse Club

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Viva el Vino at Two Rivers Convention Center

May 01, 2010 6:30 - 9 pm
$60

THE Annual Gala Wine Tasting Event in the Grand Valley hosted by the Junior Service League. Sommeliers will be on hand to serve local and regional wines. Food and a silent auction. Proceeds go back to various Grand Valley nonprofits.

159 Main St., CO
970- 243-7790
www.jslgj.com/vivaelvino/index.html

Open Studios Tour

May 01, 2010 to May 02, 2010
Sat 10-5 pm, Sun Noon-5 pm
Free, maps available at website.

The public is invited this special opportunity to meet artists in a relaxed setting -- see how and why their art is made. .

970-640-8177
www.artspacecolorado.org

Rutter’s Magnificat

May 01, 2010 7:30 pm
$15-$25

A night of British masterworks, also featuring music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten. The Grand Junction Symphony Chorus, with members of the Western Colorado Chorale, Mesa State College Choirs, and the Schumann Singers will join the GJSO .

Grand Junction High School
1400 N 5th Street, CO
(970) 243-6787
www.gjsymphony.org

Symphony Orchestra

May 04, 2010 7:30 pm
Adults-$10, Seniors-$8, Students-$5

Moss Performing Arts Center Robinson Theatre
1231 N. 12th Street, CO
970-248-1604
www.mesastate.edu

Dressage Horse Show

May 07, 2010 to May 09, 2010

Presented by Grand Valley Dressage Society.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

Monster Truck Show

May 07, 2010 to May 08, 2010
7:00 PM
$ TBA

Mesa County Fairgrounds Grandstand
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

6th Annual 18 Hours of Fruita @Highline

May 07, 2010 to May 08, 2010

Friday May 7: Check-in for the "18 Hrs of Fruita" at Highline Lake State Park, 6-10 pm. Race starts promptly at 12 midnight, Friday and finishes Saturday evening, 6 pm-race and enjoy New Belgium Brewing, taco party and more!!!!

970 858-7220
www.emgcolorado.com/race_fruita_18hrs.html

22nd Annual Downtown Art & Jazz Festival

May 07, 2010 to May 09, 2010
Free

Bands TBA

970-256-4133
www.downtowngj.org

Wind Symphony

May 07, 2010 7:30 pm
$10adults/$8 seniors/$5 students

Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall and Robinson Theatre
1100 North Ave., CO
(970) 248-1604 (Box Office line)

World's Greatest Yard Sale

May 08, 2010 9 am

Mesa County Fairgrounds Park Complex
2785 US Highway 50, CO
970-255-7100

5th Annual Classic Auto Fest

May 08, 2010 9 am - 5 pm
$15 Adults / $12 Students 12 and under

See more than 200 classic and antique cars at the annual Auto Fest, an anniversary celebration event for the Gateway Auto Museum and a benefit for Family Health West. On site will be food and craft booths and a NASCAR Simulator Tickets include admission to the show and the museum.

Gateway Canyons Auto Museum
43200 Hwy 141, Gateway, CO
970-931-2895
www.gatewayautomuseum.com/pdf/GCR_AutoFest_2010.pdf

Grand Valley Marathon

May 08, 2010 Start Times: 6:30 a.m. - Marathon; 7:00 a.m. - Half Marathon; 7:30 a.m. - 10K; 7:45 a.m. - 5K

Grand Valley Marathon, ½ Marathon and 10K. Packet Pick-up The packet pickup will be 6-9 p.m., Friday night at Peach Street Distillers in Palisade, and an hour before the race on Saturday, at the Palisade Town Center Plaza.

Palisade Town Center Plaza
(435) 650 0155
www.mammothmarathons.com

Mike the Headless Chicken Festival

May 14, 2010 to May 15, 2010

Eating contests, chicken recipe contest, car show, great music and "chicken dance" contest, 5K "run like a headless chicken", chicken bingo, and more!

Downtown Fruita
970-858-0360
www.miketheheadlesschicken.org

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

May 14, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5

Explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of Colorado and Ute Avenues downtown.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave, CO
970-242-0971

5th Semi-Annual Poker Walk

May 14, 2010 10 am - 2 pm
Free -- Register by May 12

For ages 50+ - walk the path and participate in fun recreational activities. Explore healthy options at the mini health fair and get a free massage.

Canyon View Park Grand Shelter
I-70 and 24 Road, CO
970-254-3866

Spring Barrel Tasting

May 15, 2010 to May 16, 2010
Hours: TBA
$60 if purchased before April 19 then $65

There will be 8 wineries featuring their current releases as well as giving a sneak-peek at what is to come! All of the fantastic wines will also be paired with delectable foods. Ticket information TBA.

Two Rivers Winery
2087 Broadway, CO
(970) 255-1471
www.grandvalleywine.com

MSC Graduation

May 15, 2010

Mesa State College Graduation. Check back for more information.

The Zoo Story and Riverside Drive

May 20, 2010 to May 22, 2010
7:30 pm
Adults $10, Seniors $8, and Students $5

Edward Albee's "Zoo Story" is a contemporary classic of a chiling encounter between strangers in New York's Central Park. Woody Allen's "Riverside Drive" involves a writer and a schizophrenic homeless man. Rated PG-13 for adult situations and language.

MET (Mesa Experimental Theatre)
1100 North Ave., CO
970-248-1604

Grand Mesa Llama Classic

May 22, 2010 to May 23, 2010
8:00 am
Free to the public

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Lipizzaner Stallions Show

May 22, 2010 to May 23, 2010
Tickets: $TBA

Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO

Grand Mesa Soccer Tournament

May 22, 2010 to May 23, 2010

Tournament open to Players U9 - U18 Recreational and Non-Premier Classic, Challenge I, Challenge II, WSSL.CANYON VIEW PARK REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 10, 2010

Granyon View Park
I70 and 24 Road, CO
970-242-4550
www.grandjunctionsoccer.com/Tournaments.aspx

Community Cinema: A VILLAGE CALLED VERSAILLES

May 26, 2010 Reception 5:30 pm / Screening 6:00 pm
Free

The story of a Vietnamese-American community on the edge of New Orleans who fought the opening of a toxic government-imposed landfill near their homes.

Mesa County Central Library
530 Grand Ave., Grand Junction, CO
970-245-1818
www.rmpbs.org/events

Shrine Circus

May 28, 2010 to May 29, 2010
10 am, 8 pm shows gates open 9 am and 6 pm
$TBA

Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Guinea Pig Show

May 29, 2010 to May 30, 2010
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free to the public

Presented by the Columbine Cavy Club.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

53rd Annual JUCO World Series

May 29, 2010 to June 05, 2009
TBA

Get a full week of great baseball. See 10 teams in seven days! Support a terrific community tradition.

970-245-9166 or GJ CoC 242-3214
www.jucogj.org/index.php

Dressage Society Horse Show

May 29, 2010 to May 30, 2010
8 am
Free

Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
Hotline: 970-255-7100, Office: 255-7107

A Carnival of Animals MSC Performance

May 29, 2010

Western Slope Center for Children Annual Fundraiser "Carnival of the Animals" will be performed by the Mesa State College Symphony Orchestra.

Robinson Theater
1100 North Ave., CO
970-245-3788

Movie Under the Stars - The Wild Stallion

June 04, 2010 Concessions 5:30pm; movie at dusk
Free - charge for food.

Benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept Glade Park. Bring warm clothing and chairs.

Glade Park
16400 DS Road, CO
(970) 242-5421
www.imdb.com/title/tt0492890/

Downtown Farmers' Market

June 10, 2010 to September 16, 2010
5-8:30pm
Free

Every Thursday evening

Main Street
Downtown Grand Junction, CO
970-245-9697
www.downtowngj.org

Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival

June 11, 2010 to June 13, 2010
$25-$110

Come Join us for the Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival.

Riverbend Park
451 Pendleton St., Palisade, CO, CO 81526
970-464-5602
www.palisademusic.com

Movie Under the Stars - Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

June 11, 2010 5:30 pm Grill fires up - movie at dusk.
Movie free, food purchases for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept.

Live entertainment, games, hayrides and food. Bring your own chair and warm clothes.

Back wall of Fire Department building.
Just west of Glad Park Store., CO
242-5421

Highline Hustle Spirit Triathlon

June 12, 2010 7:30a.m.(check in begins 6:00 a.m.)
Individual $55.00, $75 after 5/24--Team $115.00, $165.00 after 5/24

Join us in a 500 meter swim in Highline Lake, a 16 mile bike road race and a 3.5 mile run.

Highline State Park
1800 11 8/10 Rd., CO
970-254-3893
www.gjcity.org

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

June 19, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5

Explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of Rood and White Ave downtown.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave, CO
970-242-0971

Virtuoso Accordion Show

June 19, 2010 Shows 2 pm or 6:30 pm, Workshop 4-4:45 pm
$12.00 show, $5 workshop at Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1340 Gunnison Ave.

The world's most beautiful accordion music presented with brilliant technique and style by nationally known accordionists Mike & Margie Aman. Piano accordion, diatonic button box, MIDI electronic accordion- you'll hear it all! Music from France, Italy, Poland, Germany, Slovenia and more.

Lincoln Park Barn
12th & North Ave, CO
970-254-3866

Country Jam USA Music Festival

June 24, 2010 to June 27, 2010

Bands TBA

www.countryjam.com

Movies Under the Stars - Boldt

June 25, 2010 Fridays at dusk. Concessions 5:30pm;
Free - charge for food.

Benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept. Bring seating and warm clothing.

Glade Park
16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397892/

Independence Day Parade

July 04, 2010

For more information and for applications to enter the parade: www.downtowngj.org

8th and Main Streets, CO
www.downtowngj.org

Movies Under the Stars -- Madagascar: Escape to Africa

July 09, 2010 Movie at dusk. Concessions 5:30pm
Free - charge for food

Benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept. Bring seating and warm clothing.

16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479952/

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

July 16, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 No pre-registration is required.

Highlights -- explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of downtown.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave, CO
For additional information call 970-242-0971.

Movies Under the Stars -- Hotel for Dogs

July 16, 2010 5:30 concessions open, movie at dusk.
Free charge for food, hayrides or carriage rides/

Glade Park Movies Under the Stars benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept.Bring seating and warm clothes.

16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0785006/

Junk in the Trunk

July 17, 2010 8 am - 2pm

Community wide rummage sale. First 15 non-profit agencies to call 254-3876 have $15 entry fee waived.

Lincoln Park Parking Lot
12 & Gunnison, CO
970-254-3876
www.myspace.com/sandylind

The 123rd Mesa County Fair- Bright Lights & Summer Nights

July 20, 2010 to July 24, 2010
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Live Family Entertainment, Demolition Derby, Bull Riding, Carnival Rides, Fireworks and much more. Living Arts Open Classes gives all Mesa County residents the opportunity to participate in the Fair: Fine Arts and Textiles to Baked/Pantry Stores, Horticulture and Livestock –all are welcome.

Mesa County Fairgrounds
2785 Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-256-1528
www.mesacountyfair.com

23nd Annual Dinosaur Daze

July 23, 2010 to July 24, 2010
More details TBA.

Fri 7/23 (evening reception) and Sat 7/24 (tours and events).

Dinosaur Journey Museum
550 Jurassic Ct, Fruita, CO, CO
242-0971 ex 206.

Movies Under the Stars -- Toy Story 2

July 23, 2010 Concessions 5:30pm; Movie at dusk
Free; charge for food, hayrides or carriage rides.

Glade Park Movies Under the Stars --benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept. Bring seating and warm clothes.

Glade Park
16400 DS Road,, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120363/

1st Annual Grand Mesa 100 Trail Run

July 24, 2010 to July 25, 2010
37.5 and 50 mile start 5:30 AM and finish within 14 hours; 100 mile starts at 4:00 AM and finish within 33 hours.
Race Registration is on line only. www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1836145

An ultra marathon event with three race distances on the scenic Grand Mesa. See website for course description and registration.

Grand Mesa Lodge
25861 Highway 65, CO
970-835-3665
www.grandmesa100.com

Fire Classic Soccer Tournament

July 29, 2010 to July 31, 2010

Tournament - public welcome to view. More information on the Grand Junction Soccer website.

Grand Junction Soccer Club
529 25 1/2 Rd. Ste B112, CO
970.242.4550 x-206
www.grandjunctionsoccer.com/Tournaments.aspx

Super Cross Grandstand Event

July 31, 2010 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM Food and drink are available at the event.
Ticket pricing will be announced. Tickets for the evening show are available at all local motorcycle and motorcycle accessory outlets. Parking is $2.00 per car.

Mesa County Fairgrounds The event goes all day with the qualifying rounds and the finalists perform in the evening show. Pre-registration takes place at GJ Motor Speedway.

Mesa COunty Fair Grounds
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

Movies Under the Stars - Treasure Planet

August 08, 2010 Movie starts at dusk; grill opens 5:30 pm
Donations for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept

Live entertainment, games, hayrides and food. Bring your own chair and warm clothes.

Glade Park Volunteer Fire Station
16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133240/

Art on the Corner Golf Tournament

August 09, 2010 More information to follow.

Join the fun and help raise funds for Grand Junction's world famous Art on the Corner outdoor public art program.

Tiara Rado Golf Course
2057 S. Broadway, CO
970-254-3865
www.downtowngj.org

Movies Under the Stars -- Marley & Me

August 13, 2010 Concessions 5:30pm, MOVIE at dusk.
Free. charge for food

Benefit for Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept. Bring seating and warm clothes.

Glade Park
16400 DS Road, CO
242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0822832/

Palisade Peach Festival

August 19, 2010 to August 22, 2010
TBA

Come join us for this fun celebration of Palisade’s world famous peaches!

Riverbend Park
970-464-7458
www.palisadepeachfest.com

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

August 20, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 No pre-registration required.

Main Street -- explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of downtown.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave, CO
970-242-0971

Movies Under the Stars- UP

August 20, 2010 Concession stand opens at 5:30 p.m., Movie at dusk
Free - charge for food and rides

Bring your own chairs and warm clothes. Proceeds benefit Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department.

Glade Park Volunteer Fire Station
16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1049413/

Movies Under the Stars- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

August 27, 2010 Concessions 5:30, Grill 6 pm; Movie starts at dusk
Free - charge for food and rides.

Bring lawn chair, blankets, and warm clothes. Proceeds benefit Glade Park Volunteer Fire Dept.

Glade Park Volunteer Fire Station
16400 DS Road, CO
970-242-5421
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373889/

42nd Annual Peach Promenade - Square Dance

August 27, 2010 to August 28, 2010
Friday: 7:15 pm Pre-rounds, Callers and Cuers; Saturday: Workshops beginning 9 am
$22 at door complete package, $8-11 Single dance events.

At Mount Garfield Middle School: Callers: Dick & Karen Fisher and Tom Roper. Contract agreement prohibits non-dancers under 18 years of age on premises.

Mt. Garfield Middle School
3475 Front Street, Clifton, CO
(970) 434-3543

Rock Jam Music Festival

August 27, 2010 to August 28, 2010

Mack (Exit 11)
1-800-780-0526
www.countryjam.com

Mud Monster Truck Show

August 28, 2010 Gates open 5:30 pm, Show begins 7:00 pm
Parking is $2.00 per car. $10-15 advance

Lots of big trucks and fire breathing monster trucks. Fun for the whole family. Food and drink available at the event.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Grandstand
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

World's Greatest Yard Sale

August 28, 2010 9:00 am
TBA

Plenty of good “stuff” for sale at the yard sale. Get yourself a booth space and sell some of your “stuff”! Call Cumulus Broadcasting at 242-7788 for reserving your booth space.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Lions Park
970-255-7100

Western Colorado Senior Games

August 30, 2010 to September 03, 2010

Many activities including: sports, leisure activities, dancing, swimming, and eveing social. For registration information check the website.

(970) 254-3866
www.gjcity.org/CityDeptWebPages/ParksRecreation/Seniors/Seniorgames.htm

Colorado Pork and Hops Challenge

September 10, 2010 to September 11, 2010
Fri 4-11 pm; Sat 11am-11pm

This 2-day All American Festival includes KCBS BBQ competition, More TBA

Lincoln Park
12th and North, CO
970-242-7788
www.porknhops.com

Colorado Mountain Winefest

September 16, 2010 to September 19, 2010

Thousands of wine lovers make the annual pilgrimage to Palisade to sample a growing array of Colorado wines, foods and participate in a variety of events.

Riverbend Park
970-464-0111 ,800-704-3667
www.coloradowinefest.com

35th Annual Colorado Pro Rodeo Finals

September 17, 2010 to September 19, 2010
Fri & Sat Gates open 6 pm for 7 pm show, Sun Gates open at noon for 1pm show.
Adults $12; Ages 7-17 $9; Ages 6 and under free.

Mesa County Fairgounds
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
www.coloradoprorodeo.com

17th Annual Tour of the Vineyards

September 18, 2010 $40 includes colorful T-shirt featuring the artwork of “Buffalo Kaplinski”, course map, welcome packet, and post-ride pasta salad brunch.

Celebrate Colorado's wine country with a 25-mile bicycle tour. Rocky Mountain Sports magazine “Best Event for Wine and Pedaling”

Start & Finish at Peach Bowl Park
Take exit 42 off I-70 and go south less than a mile to 5th and Elberta., Palisade, CO
970-464-7458
www.emgcolorado.com/race_tourvine.html

DOCNA National Dog Show

September 23, 2010 to September 26, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mesa County Fairgrounds Veterans Park
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
Hotline: 970-255-7100; Office 255-7107

Historic Downtown Grand Junction Tour

September 24, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5

Ute, Colorado, Rood and White Avenues--explore some of the fascinating stories, colorful characters and beautiful buildings of downtown.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave, CO
970-242-0971

96th Annual Fruita Fall Festival

September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Free

Carnival rides, live music, youth pet and talent show, the famous bed race parade, baking and canning contest and Art in the Park.

Downtown Fruita
970-858-3894
www.FruitaFallFestival.com

Gun Show

September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Fri 4 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am
$5.00 pp adults only please

JC Collectibles presents a gun and collectibles show with a variety of antique and contemporary items for show and sale.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Building
2785 US Hwy 50, CO
Event Line: 970-255-7100, Office 255-7107

Arabian Horse Show

September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010
8 am
Admission is free for all to come out and enjoy the show.

Colorado West Arabian Horse show.

Mesa County Fairgrounds covered arena
2785 Hwy 50, CO
970-255-7100

9th Annual Downtown Car Show

September 25, 2010 9am-4pm
Free to view - $25 first, $15 second car entry fee.

Hundreds of modern and antique vehicle owners attend the show to enjoy a full schedule of activities, entertainment and demonstrations

Downtown
3rd thru 7th and Main Street, CO
(970) 245-9697
www.downtowngj.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.carshow

GVKA - AKC Dog Show

September 30, 2010 to October 03, 2010
8 am-5 pm
Free

GVKA - AKC Dog Show.

Mesa County Fairgounds Community Building.
2785 Hwy 50, CO
(970)255-7100

Open Studios

October 09, 2010 to October 10, 2010
Sat 10 am-5pm; Sun Noon-5 pm
Free -- online map

Visit artists and see works in progress across the valley. Food, tools and techniques in a wide variety of art settings.

www.artspacecolorado.org

Grand Valley Dressage Horse Show

October 16, 2010 to October 17, 2010
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free to the public

Horse Show Presented by the Grand Valley Dressage Society

Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena
2785 US Highway 50, Grand Junction, CO
970-255-7100

Behind-the-scenes Tour

October 22, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 - no preregistration required.

Hundreds of artifacts that are not currently on display may be viewed as well as laboratories and work areas. In addition, the exhibition halls will be open for a true museum after dark experience.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave, CO
970-242-0971

Downtown Spooktacular

October 30, 2010 3:30-5 pm
Free

There will be pumpkin decorating, cookie decorating and a costume parade.

6th & Main
Downtown Grand Junction, CO
970-256-4133
www.downtowngj.org

Pigeon Show

November 06, 2010 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free

Event is open to the public. Admission is free. Come out and see the different types of racing pigeon's there are.

Mesa County Fairgrounds Community Bldg
2785 US Highway 50, CO
970-255-7107
www.mesacounty.us

Behind-the-scenes Tour

November 19, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 no pre-registration required.

Behind-the-scenes Tours will allow tour participants to enter collections storage area areas at Dinosaur Journey that are seldom open to the public. Hundreds of artifacts that are not currently on display may be viewed as well as laboratories and work areas. In addition, the exhibition halls will be open for a true museum after dark experience.

Dinosour Journey
550 Jurassic Court, Fruita, CO
970-242-0971
www.museumofwesternco.com/visit/dinosaur-journey

4th Annual Grand Junction 5k Turkey Trot

November 25, 2010 9 am
$25/$20 T-shirts available

The 5K (3.1 mile) course enters Connected Lakes State Park and returns on the Colorado River Trail. This is a family event - kids, strollers and leashed animals welcome. Funds raised benefit the Firefighters Union.

Soar Physical Therapy
Race begins and ends at 2497 Power Rd,, CO
970.263.4079
www.gjturkeytrot.org

Tree Lighting Downtown

November 26, 2010 5-6 pm
Free

Downtown will light up for the holiday season. Santa will make an appearance in front of Wells Fargo Bank to kickoff holiday shopping. Photos with Santa.

4th St. & Main St. in Downtown Grand Junction
970-260-0747
www.downtowngj.org

27th Annual Winter Festival and Parade of Lights

December 04, 2010 Noon - 8pm Winterfest; 5- 8pm Parade
Free

Winterfest is an event featuring non-profit booths along Main Street. Then watch over 100 floats light up the night on Main Street.

1st to 11th on Main Street
970-245-9697
www.downtowngj.org

Behind-the-scenes Tour

December 17, 2010 5:30 pm for 90 minutes
$5 - No pre-registration required.

Behind-the-scenes Tours will allow tour participants to enter collections storage area areas at the Museum of the West that are seldom open to the public. Hundreds of artifacts that are not currently on display may be viewed as well as laboratories and work areas. In addition, the exhibition halls will be open for a true museum after dark experience.

Museum of the West
462 Ute Ave., CO
970-242-0971