First Friday at The Art Center
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December 6, 6:30 pm-9:00pm |
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1803 N 7th Street |
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 Mark your calendars for First Friday, December 6, and join us at The Art Center for an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity and artistry. Enjoy the opening receptions for five new exhibitions and discover stunning works by talented artists in a variety of mediums. Featured Exhibits: Shepherd + 1: Clay Vessels 2024 Exhibit Ceramics by Terry Shepherd and paintings by Cynthia Duff Sponsored by Chuck and Patti Shear/Shear Inc. The Sky Is the Limit A captivating exploration of clouds as art, from vivid landscapes to abstract depictions. Sponsored by Mary Crumbaker. The 7 Principles of Art and Design: Shape The final installment in a series highlighting essential design principles with works from The Art Center’s Permanent Collection. Sponsored by Patricia Feinberg. Kephart: Collectors’ Exhibit Rarely seen masterpieces by the late Jac Kephart, on loan from private collections. Sponsored by Carol Oglesby. Event Details: When: Friday, December 6, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Where: The Art Center, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO Admission is FREE. Bring your friends and family to this celebration of local talent and creative expression. For more information about these exhibits or to become a member, visit our website: gjartcenter.org
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Upcoming Events
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JINGLE MINGLE GALA
An Old Fashioned Christmas
5:30pm-8:30pm, 195 W. Main Street
Eat, imbibe, mingle, shop!
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GENERAL
VISUAL ARTS
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FIRST FRIDAY AT THE ART CENTER
6:30pm-9:00pm, 1803 N 7th Street
Mark your calendars for First Friday, December 6, and join us at The Art Center for an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity and artistry.
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Enjoy the opening receptions for five new exhibitions and discover stunning works by talented artists in a variety of mediums. Featured Exhibits: Shepherd + 1: Clay Vessels 2024 Exhibit Ceramics by Terry Shepherd and paintings by Cynthia Duff Sponsored by Chuck and Patti Shear/Shear Inc. The Sky Is the Limit A captivating exploration of clouds as art, from vivid landscapes to abstract depictions. Sponsored by Mary Crumbaker. The 7 Principles of Art and Design: Shape The final installment in a series highlighting essential design principles with works from The Art Center’s Permanent Collection. Sponsored by Patricia Feinberg. Kephart: Collectors’ Exhibit Rarely seen masterpieces by the late Jac Kephart, on loan from private collections. Sponsored by Carol Oglesby. Event Details: When: Friday, December 6, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Where: The Art Center, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO Admission is FREE. Bring your friends and family to this celebration of local talent and creative expression. For more information about these exhibits or to become a member, visit our website: gjartcenter.org
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DANCE
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THEATRE
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CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS
7:30pm-9:30pm, Asteria Theatre • 864 Bunting Ave.
Currently celebrating 14 years of successful national touring, Christmas with the Celts perform a wonderful combination of timeless ancient Irish
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Christmas Carols and lively Irish dance with modern contemporary songs but with Irish instrumentation. The high-stepping spirited musical selections have audiences clapping along from the first lively renditions of popular contemporary Christmas classics. The show presents a perfect combination of modern Christmas hits, lively ancient Irish Carols, hilarious spontaneous humor, thrilling Irish dancing and meaningful Christmas ballads with lush string arrangements giving audiences a most memorable interactive Christmas experience.
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RADIO ROOM
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MEET THE BOARD
Meet KAFM's Board of Directors
5:30pm-7:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO
Come meet KAFM's Board of Directors and let them know about your perspective of KAFM.
What do you love about KAFM?
How do you feel about the
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station in general? What would you like to see in 2025?
How can we improve their volunteer experience?
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| Friday, Dec 13 |
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FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS
MUSIC
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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WALK
5:30pm-8:30pm, Main Street Downtown Grand Junction
A gift…. From: Grand Junction’s Downtown Merchants and Grand Valley’s Entertainers & Music Students, The annual Spirit of
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Christmas Walk will be Friday December 13th and will once again be the year’s largest and most varied collection of entertainers at a single event on the Western Slope! We are expecting to have three hundred + roving entertainers performing on Downtown’s Main Street and inside Downtown’s unique shops. Performing will be; music students, barbershop quartets, choirs, jazz bands. Bluegrass pickers and more! Bring your neighbors and sing a carol! Of course, Santa Claus will be there as usual, along with horse drawn carriage rides. Businesses will be open late from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM and will be serving complimentary hot drinks & treats. It is totally free!
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GARDEN OF LIGHTS
5:30pm-8:30pm, 1800 Pavilion Dr, Montrose, CO
The Montrose Botanic Gardens hosts the 2024 Garden of Lights with illuminated garden paths, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot cocoa and Santa.
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RADIO ROOM
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THE GRANT SABIN TRIO
7:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO
Renowned for his hard work as a musician & songwriter, Grant Sabin's raw voice & dynamic stage presence captivate audiences. Drawing from
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Delta blues, Sabin's unique musical style features biting slide guitar, soulful growls, and heartfelt lyrics. Sabin's innate musical talent allows him to seamlessly blend blues, folk, hip-hop, and rock genres. Come hear Grant's new album """"Work"""" on his Gotta Work album release tour. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Show starts at 7pm doors open at 6:30.
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MUSIC
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HOLIDAY HORIZONS
Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm-9:00pm, 864 Bunting Avenue Grand Junction 81501
Get in the festive spirit with classic carols and holiday favorites from the full symphony and Western Colorado Chorale. Kick off your holiday season
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in grand style as the Western Colorado Chorale and full forces of the GJSO unite for an evening of your favorite yuletide hits! Beloved carols and classic seasonal tunes infused with the power and magic of a full orchestra and chorus. Under the batons of Charles Latshaw and Dirk Johnson, the stage comes alive with the joyful melodies of the season, transporting audiences to a world of holiday cheer and merriment. When to Arrive: Doors open one hour before the performance; most people arrive 40 minutes early. Concessions are available before the concert and at intermission. Parking: Plenty of parking around Colorado Mesa University Performing Arts Center with no passes needed on weekends or after 5 p.m. on Fridays. Dress Code: Wear what you like; dressing up is optional. General Guide for Applause: Clap for the Concertmaster, Conductor, and after each piece. Etiquette: Please silence devices, limit noise, and be considerate to ensure everyone enjoys the performance.
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| Sunday, Dec 15 |
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MUSIC
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HOLIDAY HORIZONS
Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra
3:00pm-4:30pm, 864 Bunting Avenue Grand Junction 81501
Get in the festive spirit with classic carols and holiday favorites from the full symphony and Western Colorado Chorale. Kick off your holiday season
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in grand style as the Western Colorado Chorale and full forces of the GJSO unite for an evening of your favorite yuletide hits! Beloved carols and classic seasonal tunes infused with the power and magic of a full orchestra and chorus. Under the batons of Charles Latshaw and Dirk Johnson, the stage comes alive with the joyful melodies of the season, transporting audiences to a world of holiday cheer and merriment. When to Arrive: Doors open one hour before the performance; most people arrive 40 minutes early. Concessions are available before the concert and at intermission. Parking: Plenty of parking around Colorado Mesa University Performing Arts Center with no passes needed on weekends or after 5 p.m. on Fridays. Dress Code: Wear what you like; dressing up is optional. General Guide for Applause: Clap for the Concertmaster, Conductor, and after each piece. Etiquette: Please silence devices, limit noise, and be considerate to ensure everyone enjoys the performance.
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FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS
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GARDEN OF LIGHTS
5:30pm-8:30pm, 1800 Pavilion Dr, Montrose, CO
The Montrose Botanic Gardens hosts the 2024 Garden of Lights with illuminated garden paths, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot cocoa and Santa.
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