Louis Prima JR.
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Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses are bringing Prima music into the 21st century. Not content to sit on the legacy they so passionately protect, LPJ and the band are taking a page from his father’s playbook, by wailing Prima Swing like it’s 2016. Less concerned about reliving the past than about creating a future for it, Louis Prima Jr and the Witnesses bring new energy and a current attitude to the masses with The Wildest Show this side of the 1960’s. Since their breakout performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (aka Jazz Fest), #TeamPrima has performed everywhere from Seattle to Palermo, from small clubs to performing arts centers, from casino showrooms to music festivals, and from Access Hollywood Live to PBS. LPJ and the Band are currently touring in support of their second Warrior Records/Universal Music Distribution (warriorrecords.com) release, BLOW – a collection of original music (save for a couple of surprises) as eclectic and unique as each member of this powerhouse band. Building off of the success of their critically acclaimed debut CD Return of the Wildest!, the band has brought together many years of diverse musical tastes into their second offering. From the first thunderous stomps of the title track, it is evident that this isn’t your daddy’s swing music, but a raucous roller coaster ride of tail-shakin’, foot-stampin’, horn-driven smiles. If you’ve seen them in concert, you’ll know a bit about what to expect from the musical minds of the Witnesses. As energetic and over-the-top as their live shows, BLOW continues the ever- changing musical journey that Prima Sr. began in the 30s. "With the band’s collective talents and diverse musical tastes, we wind up with a sound unique to this band, while staying true to the boisterous Prima style,” says Louis. “We didn’t set out to simply write music we thought the fans wanted to hear. We wanted to challenge ourselves musically and also challenge the listener. You can’t fool the fans by trying to force the word ‘daddy-o’ into every song. If music does not come honestly from your soul, it will ultimately be short lived.” Recorded at Capitol Records in Studio B, where Prima Sr. recorded his hits of the 50s and 60s, the seriousness of this music is masked only by the obvious fun that was had making it. It’s been 50 years since legendary Prima music shook the walls of Capitol. A new legend is being born, and it will BLOW you away! Click here for the event website |
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Thursday, Apr 28 |
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SPIRITUAL
THEATRE
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BERT KREISHER
Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour
7:00pm-10:00pm, Posting public events
BERT KREISCHER is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and host who performs to sellout crowds across the country. His most recent stand up special
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“Hey Big Boy”, as well as “Secret Time” and “The Machine” are currently streaming globally on NETFLIX. Described as having a “rare and incredible talent” (Interrobang), Bert has evolved from being named Rolling Stone’s 1997 "Number One Partier in the Nation" to one of the top names in comedy. Between his four stand-up specials, his two podcasts: “Bertcast,” and “2 Bears 1 Cave,” his Netflix show: “The Cabin,” and his book Life of the Party: Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child (2014), Bert has succeeded in finding the elusive blend of “being a cringe comedian with real insight” (Interrobang). Lauded as one of the best storytellers of his generation, Bert seamlessly and sincerely shares anecdotes about his family and fatherhood while showing his ability to prove “that there’s a way to take his [party-boy] antics into middle-age,” (Forbes). His infamous story about robbing a train with the Russian Mafia was optioned by Legendary (the studio behind The Hangover Series, Jurassic World, and Straight Outta Compton) and is currently in post-production. Bert also hosts, “The Go Big Show” on TBS, where he just wrapped season 2. In 2020, Bert launched The Berty Boy Tour, where he did shows in even larger venues across the country, which was halted due to the pandemic. Bert then launched his Hot Summer Nights Tour, being the first comedian to tour drive-in movie theatres around the nation. He sold out every show and reached the number 1 spot on Pollstar ticket sales, receiving the Damn The Torpedoes: 2020-2021 Touring Artist award, “providing a chance for fans eager to experience live shows again” (Pollstar). In 2021, Bert was honored by Variety with the Creative Impact in Comedy award, to celebrate his continued success and impressive innovation, quoting his sincere nature that his “success isn’t a surprise…and he couldn’t be anything, but himself” (Variety). Kreischer recently launched The Berty Boy Relapse Tour picking back up from where he left his tour pre-pandemic.
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VISUAL ARTS
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BERT KREISHER
Comedy
7:00pm-9:00pm, Las Colonias Amphitheatre
BERT KREISCHER is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and host who performs to sell-out crowds across the country. His stand-up special
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‘Bert Kreischer: Secret Time’ is currently streaming globally on Netflix. Described as having a “rare and incredible talent” (Interrobang), Bert has evolved from being named Rolling Stone’s 1997 "Number One Partier in the Nation" to one of the top names in comedy. Between his two previous stand-up specials, ‘The Machine’ on Showtime (2016) and ‘Comfortably Dumb’ on Comedy Central (2009), his two podcasts: “Bertcast,” and “Open Tabs,” his YouTube cooking show: “Something’s Burning,” his book ‘Life of the Party: Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child’ (2014), along with formerly hosting the Travel Channel’s ‘Trip Flip’ and ‘Bert the Conqueror’ and FX’s ‘Hurt Bert’, Bert has succeeded in finding the elusive blend of “being a cringe comedian with real insight” (Interrobang). Lauded as one of the best storytellers of his generation, Bert seamlessly and sincerely shares anecdotes about his family and fatherhood while showing his ability to prove “that there’s a way to take his [party-boy] antics into middle-age,”
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MUSIC
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LOUIS PRIMA JR.
7:30pm-9:30pm, Posting public events
Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses are bringing Prima music into the 21st century. Not content to sit on the legacy they so passionately protect, LPJ
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and the band are taking a page from his father’s playbook, by wailing Prima Swing like it’s 2016. Less concerned about reliving the past than about creating a future for it, Louis Prima Jr and the Witnesses bring new energy and a current attitude to the masses with The Wildest Show this side of the 1960’s. Since their breakout performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (aka Jazz Fest), #TeamPrima has performed everywhere from Seattle to Palermo, from small clubs to performing arts centers, from casino showrooms to music festivals, and from Access Hollywood Live to PBS. LPJ and the Band are currently touring in support of their second Warrior Records/Universal Music Distribution (warriorrecords.com) release, BLOW – a collection of original music (save for a couple of surprises) as eclectic and unique as each member of this powerhouse band. Building off of the success of their critically acclaimed debut CD Return of the Wildest!, the band has brought together many years of diverse musical tastes into their second offering. From the first thunderous stomps of the title track, it is evident that this isn’t your daddy’s swing music, but a raucous roller coaster ride of tail-shakin’, foot-stampin’, horn-driven smiles. If you’ve seen them in concert, you’ll know a bit about what to expect from the musical minds of the Witnesses. As energetic and over-the-top as their live shows, BLOW continues the ever- changing musical journey that Prima Sr. began in the 30s. "With the band’s collective talents and diverse musical tastes, we wind up with a sound unique to this band, while staying true to the boisterous Prima style,” says Louis. “We didn’t set out to simply write music we thought the fans wanted to hear. We wanted to challenge ourselves musically and also challenge the listener. You can’t fool the fans by trying to force the word ‘daddy-o’ into every song. If music does not come honestly from your soul, it will ultimately be short lived.” Recorded at Capitol Records in Studio B, where Prima Sr. recorded his hits of the 50s and 60s, the seriousness of this music is masked only by the obvious fun that was had making it. It’s been 50 years since legendary Prima music shook the walls of Capitol. A new legend is being born, and it will BLOW you away!
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MUSIC
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PRISCILLA HALLBERG, VIOLIN AND ARTHUR HOULE, PIANO
7:30pm-12:00am, Moss Performing Arts Center Robinson Theatre
$15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 youth
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Friday, Apr 29 |
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GENERAL
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13TH ANNUAL STUDENT SHOWCASE
12:00pm-5:00pm, Various locations on campus
The Student Showcase is a yearly event that celebrates the creativity, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and artistic performance of CMU/WCCC
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students from all of our campuses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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DANCE
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FINDING JOY: THE SPRING DANCE CONCERT
7:30pm-12:00am, Moss Performing Arts Center Robinson Theatre
April 29th and 30th at 7:30 PM April 30th at 2:00 PM $16 adults, $12 seniors, $7 youth We have experienced loss, grief and difficulty over the past
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year. We are now reminded of the large and small ways we have, and continue to, share joy. We are looking forward to leaning into these uplifting experiences and finding the joy in sharing our art during our spring concert.
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Saturday, Apr 30 |
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FOOD/BEVERAGES
FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS
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VIVA EL VINO RED WHITE AND ROSE
Pouring For Non-Profits
5:00pm-10:00pm, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel 743 Horizon Drive Grand Junction, CO 81506
Viva el Vino is the annual fundraising event for the Junior Service League of Grand Junction. The funds raised at Viva are granted to local
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non-profits. Viva el Vino will showcase a variety of wines from the Grand Valley and beyond, but also will offer other liquors and spirits. A beer garden will also be serving local beers.
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RADIO ROOM
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FEEDING GIANTS
At The Radio Room
7:00pm-9:45pm, 1310 Ute Ave. Grand Junction, CO
Feeding Giants returns to the Radio Room for another intimate show.
The Trio, Feeding Giants specializes in wonderful harmonies of Outlaw Country to
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Classic and Modern songs with their special twist.
Tickets $20 dollars - $25 at the door.
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Sunday, May 1 |
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MUSIC
SPORTS
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GRAND JUNCTION SYMPHONY
Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart
3:00pm-5:00pm, Posting public events
Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 with special guest Jonathan Okseniuk, of the GJSO 2021 Young Artists
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Competition, and Mozart's Requiem Mass featuring the Grand Junction Symphony Chorus. All Symphony events require Proof of Vaccination and Negative COVID test before entrance
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Tuesday, May 3 |
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MUSIC
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CLASSICAL GUITAR AND JAZZ PIANO TRIO
7:30pm-12:00am, Moss Performing Arts Center Love Recital Hall
$12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $5 Youth
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