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VISUAL ARTS

6:30pm-9:00pm, DRAKES BARRELL HOUSE

?? PUPPET WARS RETURNS to Drake’s Barrel House – SAT JULY 26 ?? (San Leandro) ??? LIVE PRO WRESTLING - FAMILY FRIENDLY! After 2 YEARS more...0 AWAY, PUPPET WARS is BACK at Drake’s Barrel House in San Leandro—and we’re coming in swinging harder than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 26th — doors open at 5:30 PM, show starts at 6:30 PM. This is a family-friendly, action-packed night of wrestling and wild entertainment that’s great for kids, adults, and the whole crew ????????? ??? TICKET OPTIONS – SOMETHING FOR EVERY FAN! ? General Admission – $20 online / $25 at the door Grab a seat and experience the madness live! First come, first served seating – then standing room only after the first 200. Get in early! ?? GA+ Ticket – $30 Includes: entry + 1 drink voucher for 1 core draft beer! ?? Sponsorship/VIP Package – $100 Be a part of the show! Includes: • 2 tickets to the event • 2 Puppet Wars shirts • 2 posters signed by the entire roster • 2 drink vouchers for 1 core draft beer each • Plus—you’ll be announced as a MATCH SPONSOR during the show & online! ?? Guest Referee Experience – $550 Step into the ring and ref an official Puppet Wars match! Includes: • 10 event tickets • 10 drink vouchers (one beer each) • 2 posters signed by the full roster • 1 EXCLUSIVE Puppet Wars Referee Shirt • A once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of the action! ?? Bring your kids, bring your friends—heck, bring grandma! This is can’t-miss entertainment for the whole family with food, drinks, free parking, and wild moments you’ll be talking about for weeks.

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7:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

The Moonlighters deliver their own unique brand of Americana music with organic, show-stopping vocal harmonies, incredible musicianship, and more...0 well-crafted, heart-felt songs. The band started in 2011 when Lonnie got together a group of local music veterans to occasionally play together for the sheer joy of making music. Pretty soon it became evident that something special happened when we played together, and the band—which was originally meant to be a moonlighting side-gig for all of us—became our main gig.

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Classical Guitar Meets West African Music

7:00pm-9:00pm, 312 Onarga Avenue, Paonia CO 81428

South African guitar legend Derek Gripper has been described as a "once-in-a-lifetime musician" - rewriting the narrative of classical more...0 guitar by infusing it with the sounds of the West African kora, and in the process creating 21-string magic on a 6-string instrument. A groundbreaking musical iconoclast known for founding genre-defying ensembles, Gripper has collaborated with musical heavyweights including Ballake Sissoko, Toumani Diabaté, American cellist Mike Block, and Australian classical guitar god John Williams. Having graced world stages from Cape Town to Vancouver and played storied venues from Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall to the Kennedy Center to Carnegie Hall, Gripper's one-night appearance for an intimate show in Paonia in between Denver and Miami dates is one not to be missed.

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7:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

Rupert Wates is a London-born, award-winning songwriter who signed an exclusive publishing deal with Eaton Music in the late 1990s and has been more...0 writing full-time ever since. Since relocating to the U.S. in 2006, he has released eleven acclaimed full-length albums, earning airplay across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Israel, and Australia. His work has inspired over 50 songwriting awards and more than twenty cover recordings by other artists, including two full tribute albums recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles. Performing an average of 120 shows a year across North America and Europe, Wates continues to captivate audiences with his haunting, melodic brand of acoustic art-folk. Tickets $20 Show starts at 7pm Doors at 6:30

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3:00pm-6:00pm, The Blue Beryl Winery 3587 G 7/10 Rd. Palisade, Colorado 81526

Boulder-based artist Ethan J. Perry performs solo acoustic shows featuring introspective and genre-blending music that promises an intimate, more...0 heartfelt experience.

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with special guest Lindsey Kraft

8:00pm-10:00pm, Asteria Theatre • 864 Bunting Ave.

Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an more...0 enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. His latest pop solo album was released in 2023 to rave reviews and sold-out performances. He released his first Christmas album in 2024 and last Fall recorded a LIVE album slated for release in 2025 with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the Kennedy Center in DC where he served for eight years as the first Artistic Advisor to the NSO. He currently tours as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. A New York Times Best Selling author and former podcast host, Ben is also working on new compositions for film, tv and theatre. He also frequently guest stars in films and TV. In 2022, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Kids,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that offer free or affordable piano lessons to school-age children from economically-disadvantaged households. And he continually advocates for improving public policies for the arts and arts education on the national level as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.

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7:00pm-9:00pm, Two Rivers Winery, 2097 Broadway

Queen Bees, a magical, all-female band, plays everything from Americana, country, indie bluegrass and folk. Music starts at 7:00, but come early to more...0 kick back on the lawn of Two Rivers Winery in the shadow of the Colorado National Monument with a picnic dinner and enjoy a glass of wine. . All proceeds benefit The Art Center of Western Colorado.

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March Across the Valley

7:00pm-8:00pm, Eagle Rim Park

The Grand Junction Centennial Band presents "March Across the Valley", our summer concert series. Featuring movie music, pop-hits and more...0 marches, there is something everyone will enjoy. As always, the Centennial Band's concerts are free. Join us as we "March Across the Valley" this summer as we present free, family friendly concerts in Fruita, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa and Clifton.

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7:00pm-9:00pm, Two Rivers Winery, 2087 Broadway

Queen Bees, a magical, all-female band, plays everything from Americana, country, indie bluegrass and folk. Music starts at 7:00, but come early to more...0 kick back on the lawn of Two Rivers Winery in the shadow of the Colorado National Monument with a picnic dinner and enjoy a glass of wine. . All proceeds benefit The Art Center of Western Colorado.

FOOD/BEVERAGES

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

SPORTS

8:00am-1:00pm, Rimrock Adventures 927 CO-340, Fruita, CO 81521

Explore the beauty of our rivers while supporting a great cause. Join RiversEdge West and Rimrock Adventures for a relaxing day on the water during more...0 our "Raft the River" fundraiser on August 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Launching from Rimrock Adventures in Fruita, CO, and taking out at the Loma Boat Ramp, this river float trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Colorado River while contributing to its restoration. Our expert guides will accompany you and offer insights into the vital work of riverside restoration in the Grand Valley. Following the float, indulge in a brunch catered by Café Sol and enjoy bloody marys and mimosas while mingling with fellow river enthusiasts (from ~11:30-1). We'll raise a glass to the success of our mission and have a chance to win prizes at Rimrock Adventure's charming riverside venue. We provide everything; just bring yourself! We encourage you to wear a Hawaiian shirt! All ages and all humans are welcome. Tickets are $130 and include the float trip and equipment, brunch, drinks, and entry into a prize giveaway! Some scholarships are available. Registration is required in advance.