Community Calendar

SPORTS

VISUAL ARTS

8:00am-5:00pm, Westlake Skate Park

On August 4, 2018 Super Rad Art Jam will host the 10th annual Super Rad Mural & Skate Jam at Westlake Park skate park. Super Rad Mural & more...0 Skate Jam is a community event that brings together the exciting worlds of mural art and skateboarding into a day of fun and competition. Open to all ages, levels of skateboarding, and painting styles, the competitions include prizes for 1st – 3rd placements in each of the categories, and is the only skateboard competition to be held in the Grand Junction area. Prizes will be awarded to both a People’s Choice and guest judge selection. Spectating is free to the public and all are encouraged to cast votes. The City of Grand Junction Parks & Recreation Department partners with Super Rad to enhance the quality of the event, demonstrate our ongoing support for local artists and the positive use of our public spaces. Mural artwork is created on free-standing structures to make the skate-able surfaces safer for skaters while still encouraging artists to express themselves in a constructive manner. The goal is to increase community awareness and understanding of street art, as well as provide examples of how street art can be a benefit to the community by leading young artists in a positive direction.

CLASSES/LECTURES

VISUAL ARTS

9:00am-12:00pm, 1803 North 7th Street

The objective of this figurative painting workshop is to explore the commonalities in the representational, abstract, and nonobjective painting more...0 worlds. We will attempt to find harmonious dialogue between these disciplines using various visual elements (shape, value, edges, color, line) with a live model. We will also discuss what role this can play in future artistic endeavors. While aspects of this workshop are designed with intermediate and advanced students in mind, all levels are welcome. Open to all painting media (oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.). Ages 18 and up.

1:00pm-9:00pm,

Come out to Edgewater Brewery on Saturday, August 4 from 1pm-9pm to enjoy 8 hours of live music performed by some of Grand Valley’s most more...0 popular bands and musicians! Join KAFM supporters, programmers, volunteers and staff for the annual Radio Daze event showcasing local talent. This year’s performers include Zac Grant Trio, Tight Thump, Thomasina Russell & Friends, Jack & Jill & Family, Mashed Potatoes, Union of None and The Emerson Project. Attendees will enjoy music from many genres, including acoustic, rock, blues, bluegrass and more! Kannah Creek will donate 100% of proceeds from their specially brewed 300 Watt Ale in support of KAFM Community Radio. This is a free event. KAFM will be holding a 50/50 raffle with the chance to win up to $999. Winner need not be present to win.

CLASSES/LECTURES

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

9:00am-4:00pm, 1803 North 7th Street

The objective of this figurative painting workshop is to explore the commonalities in the representational, abstract, and nonobjective painting more...0 worlds. We will attempt to find harmonious dialogue between these disciplines using various visual elements (shape, value, edges, color, line) with a live model. We will also discuss what role this can play in future artistic endeavors. While aspects of this workshop are designed with intermediate and advanced students in mind, all levels are welcome. Open to all painting media (oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.). Ages 18 and up.

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 905 Struthers Ave

Cool off in our brewery with live music by Donny Morales!

GENERAL

RADIO ROOM

1:00pm-4:00pm, Steadfast Delights 2650 North Ave, Unit 110 Grand Junction, CO

A day for the Grown-Ups to play LEGO, like you always wished you had time to. Geek Parties of the Grand Valley presents the second annual LEGO: more...0 Battle of the Builds & Fundraiser at Steadfast Delights in the Event Room 1:00-4:00, Tuesday, August 7. Adults bring a kit to build. Then, we will stop-motion film our creations battling each other. This is an adult event. If you have to ask if you count as an adult, you're probably an adult. Mention Geek Parties of the Grand Valley when buying your kit at eBricks Outlet Store for a 10% discount. 15% from all purchases at Steadfast Delights will go to Geek Parties to help fund more free events, so invite your families and friends to come in and hang out in the Ice Cream parlor. They have coffee, breakfasts, sandwiches, and of course, desserts.

RADIO ROOM

6:30pm, The Radio Room

KAFM Life Long Learning brings The KAFM Salon. This is a once a month get together to have discussions on topics affecting our lives today. It's more...0 not about convincing others or about "being right" but a chance to share ideas with an open mind and heart. We want to explore the diversity in our community.

FOOD/BEVERAGES

6:00pm-8:30pm, Two Rivers Winery and Chateau, 2087 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81507

The come-as-you-are-gala, even if that means you are covered in pet hair! Enjoy a glass of wine and appetizers. Browse our pet-themed silent auction. more...0 Meet some of our wonderful adoptable dogs and cats as we celebrate the many ways shelter pets enhance our lives!

GENERAL

8:45pm-12:00am, Grand Mesa Observatory,7475 Purdy Mesa Road,Whitewater,CO

Public night sky viewing through club telescopes. No charge. All ages welcome. See Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and other celestial wonders. Laser guided more...0 sky tours.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

8:00am-3:00pm, 651 N. Pine St., Fruita

The 5th annual Cops & Cars car show will be held August 11, 2018 from 8 am to 3 pm. The event will be held at the Little Salt Wash Park in more...0 Fruita. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics.