Community Calendar

DANCE

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12:00pm-12:00pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Join the well-known adventure and memorable characters down the rabbit hole to discover Alice's Wonderland. Live performances of this full-length more...0 ballet will be presented by Western Colorado's premier professional ballet company, Colorado West Performing Arts Company (CWPAC) at Grand Junction's Avalon Theatre and the Montrose Pavilion. This two-act ballet is filled with special animation effects to send you on a magical journey to enjoy with your loved ones, leaving the theatre with plenty to share and remember. Alice's Wonderland features thirteen professional company artists, three trainees, and other local talented youth who auditioned to experience the stage in supporting roles. This show is under two hours including a 20 minute intermission. Opportunities to meet the cast and take photos will follow each performance in the auditorium. Friday, October 4 at 7pm Saturday, October 5 at 2pm and 7pm Sunday, October 6 at 2pm

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6:30pm-9:00pm, 1803 N 7th Street

Join Us for a Night of Art, Culture, and Community! Mark your calendars for First Friday at The Art Center of Western Colorado on October 4th, 6:30 more...0 PM - 9:00 PM. This FREE event is your chance to dive into FOUR incredible exhibits showcasing the talents of local artists, ceramicists, and weavers. From vibrant paintings to unique ceramics, there's something for everyone. What to Expect: Brush & Palette Members Show - Discover the creative brilliance of 52 local artists as they compete for top honors. Form and Fire - Be amazed by the Junction Clay Arts Guild’s stunning ceramic works—functional and artistic! Reflections of Life by Beverly Lee - Get lost in heartwarming pastel masterpieces from a nationally acclaimed artist. SpiderWoman and Trading Posts - Experience the breathtaking beauty of Dinè (Navajo) weavings and their rich cultural history. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and community. Bring your friends, family, and fellow art lovers for an evening of inspiration and creativity. ?? 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO

MUSIC

A local, live music event to support community

4:00am-10:00am, Downtown Grand Junction

Downtown Grand Junction Porchella is a local live music walk to support community. Join us for an evening of live music with local bands playing on more...0 porches and front yards throughout Downtown Grand Junction.

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Presented by Alpine Bank

11:00am-4:00pm, 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 100

Art Festival presented by Alpine Bank, is an event that showcases the vibrancy of our artistic community. There will be many galleries participating more...0 in a lively First Friday gallery walk on Friday, October 4th. On Saturday, October 5th peruse the Artists Expo on Main Street between 3rd and 7th to see live artist demos, performances ranging from ballet to Native American dancing and support local artists. You will also be able to view the newly installed temporary exhibit of Art on the Corner which is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year! For more information about the Downtown Grand Junction Creative District, GJ Creates, visit gjcreates.org

THEATRE

2:00pm-12:00am, 864 Bunting Avenue, Grand Junction, CO, 81501

Austrian court composer Antonio Salieri is horrified to discover that the godlike musical gifts he desires for himself have been bestowed upon a more...0 rowdy young prodigy — one of the greatest composers of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Awestruck by his genius and seized with obsessive envy, Salieri begins a war with Mozart, with music, and ultimately, with God. CMU’s first production in the brand new Asteria Theatre is an award-winning parable about malice, madness and the love of music. Rated PG

MUSIC

4:00pm-9:00pm, Downtown Residential Neighborhood

A live music walk to celebrate community and local musicians. 15 bands on 15 different porches around downtown. Final band at Lowell School starting more...0 at 8pm. Check the event website for porch locations and lineup.

THEATRE

6:00pm-9:00pm, Love Recital Hall, 1100 North Ave.

Geek Parties Theatre presents a thrilling play, Wait Until Dark, as a benefit for the High School Writer's Conference at CMU. The show will be more...0 presented Saturday, October 5th at 7pm and Sunday, October 6th at 2pm at Love Recital Hall on the CMU campus. Doors open 1 hour before the show.

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7:00pm-10:00pm, Redlands Community Center

Authentic Cajun music featuring the band Zinzin

MUSIC

of the Lonesome Ace Stringband

7:00pm-9:00pm, 312 Onarga Avenue, Paonia

All the way from Toronto, the über talented duo of John Showman and Chris Coole comprises two thirds of the hard-driving Lonesome Ace more...0 Stringband. Masters of their trade, they bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless. With impeccable instrumental chops and vocal harmonies, their engaging versions of the traditional repertoire are punctuated by original compositions. Make no mistake, their consummate musicianship and infectious energy is going to make for a barn burner of a show!

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20th Birthday Bash

4:30pm-7:00pm, Lincoln Park Barn, 910 N. 12th St

On October 10th, 2024, the Grand Rivers Humane Society will be celebrating 20 years of finding furever homes for Mesa County homeless dogs and cats more...0 by holding a Birthday Bash in the Lincoln Park Barn. The event will run from 4:30 to 7 pm and will feature dog tricks and training demonstrations, live bluegrass music by Slim Pickings, light refreshments, and of course birthday cake! All Grand Rivers current and prospective volunteers, donors, adopters and foster parents, as well as interested members of the community are invited. Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.