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Friday, Sep 6 |
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CLASSES/LECTURES
DANCE
FILM
FOOD/BEVERAGES
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
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SILVERTON CREATES!
A Celebration of the Arts
9:00am-9:00pm, Silverton, CO 81433
Silverton Creates! is a week-long celebration of
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the arts. Visitors can sample a range of creative happenings and experience authentic small-town mountain culture in the historic town of Silverton, Colorado (elevation 9318 feet). Silverton Creates! will kick off on September 6 with our First Friday Art Walk and free outdoor Jazz in the Park featuring the Burque Jazz Bandits. A variety of creative activities are ongoing throughout the week. Experience heritage tours, hands-on art workshops, demonstrations, performances, healing arts and more! We’ll wrap up on Saturday, September 14 with a free outdoor Maker's Market in Memorial Park featuring live music and other family-friendly activities throughout the day.
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FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS
GENERAL
LITERARY
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WEEKEND BOOK SALES
9:00am-2:00pm, 1425 N. 5th St., Grand Junction
Check out the Friends of Mesa County Libraries
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Weekend Book Sales and find some great used books, DVDs, CDs, and more, all at amazing prices. Weekend Book Sales are held on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the First Congregational Church of Grand Junction, 1425 N. 5th St. (Across from the old Grand Junction High School). And coming October 17th-19th, mark your calendar for the big annual book sale! All proceeds from the Weekend Book Sales benefit Mesa County Libraries programs, including Summer Reading, Comic Con, and Culture Fest. For more information about how you can support the Friends of Mesa County Libraries, please call 970-683-2438.
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MUSIC
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DAVID STARR IN CONCERT
Last free concert of the season
5:30pm-8:00pm, 195 W. Main Street, Cedaredge
Founder and sponsor David Starr finishes out the
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GMAEC Outdoor Summer Concert Series in his home town of Cedaredge. Free. Bring your lawn chairs.
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MUSIC
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JAZZ IN THE PARK
w/ Burque Jazz Bandits
7:30pm-9:30am, Anesi Park, 1239 Blair St, Silverton CO 81433
Our week-long celebration of the arts kicks off
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with free Jazz in the Park featuring the swinging sounds of the Burque Jazz Bandits! Based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Burque Jazz Bandits bring you fun danceable music inspired by 1920’s-40’s swing jazz, with toe-tapping rhythms, sizzling instrumentals and passionate vocals. Check them out at www.burquejazzbandits.com There will be a food truck on site, and the bar will feature a few specialty cocktails crafted just for the evening as well as a selection of beer, wine and cider. Doors at 7 pm, music starts at 7:30 pm The show goes on RAIN OR SHINE so please come dressed for the weather. No outside alcohol or dogs are allowed. Please note that Anesi Park is a drug, smoke and vape free zone.
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Saturday, Sep 7 |
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MUSIC
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KALANI PE’A: ASTERIA THEATRE SOFT OPENING
7:00pm-12:00am, Asteria Theatre, 864 Bunting Avenue, Grand Junction, CO, 81501
CMU graduate and 3-time Grammy award-winning
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singer and songwriter, Kalani Pe’a, graces the stage with his soulful voice and captivating performance. Kalani Pe'a's journey in music began at the young age of four, and since then, he has mastered a diverse range of genres, including classical, musical ballads, R&B, soul, as well as traditional and original Hawaiian music. His wide-ranging talents as a songwriter and composer shine through every note.
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HOME
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QUEMANDO
Live In The Grapevines
7:00pm-9:30pm, Grande River Vineyards
Quemando
Live in the Grapevines
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Grande River Vineyards
Benefiting La Plaza (formerly Child & Migrant Services)
Saturday September 7, 2024
About Quemando
Based out of Boulder, Colorado, the Quemando Salsa Band has been satisfying the music scene for 13 years now. This high-energy 11-piece band performs traditional and contemporary sounds of Latin Music, comprised of Cuban-style drum kit, Timbales, Congas, bass, piano, 5 vocalists, and a 3-piece horn section. The members of the band are collectively from Colombia, México, Peru, Panama, and the USA.
General Admission Tickets: $25 in Advance / $30 at the Door
VIP Tickets: $50 in Advance
VIP tickets include:
Special Reserved VIP Seating
Private Bar
One (1) Complementary 5oz pour of pre-selected wine; Red, White & Rosè
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Show starts at 7:00 pm
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Sunday, Sep 8 |
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GENERAL
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TOUR DE CEDARS
12:00pm-4:00pm, 195 W. Main Street, Cedaredge
Tour Cedaredge homes, enjoy art, music culinary
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delights.
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MUSIC
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IT'S A STRING THING
Debut performance of Anvil Quartet
2:00pm-3:00pm, 1360 Greene St
Presenting the debut performance of
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Silverton’s own Anvil Quartet, featuring musicians Rebekah Soued-Weaver (violin), Derek Edwards (violin), Samantha Wright (viola) and Ash Hershey (cello). They will perform a selection of classical, film, and Americana pieces at Silverton’s historic Town Hall. Admission is free, but we have a suggested donation of $10 to put towards the Silverton School Music Program to train the next generation of musicians.
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Tuesday, Sep 10 |
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CLASSES/LECTURES
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CONFLICT & CONVERSATION: 3-PART WORKSHOP
Define and discuss conflict resolution
6:30pm-8:00pm, 536 Ouray Ave. Grand Junction, CO
Join us! Conflict & Conversation: 3-Part
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Workshop with Dee Wernette September 10th, 17th & 24th 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 536 Ouraye Avenue All are welcome! (No admission charge.) In conjunction with Campaign Nonviolence Action Days, Sept 21-Oct 2 Dee Wernette will be offering a 3-part workshop on conflict and conservation. In this workshop we will define and discuss conflict and cooperation, various conflict resolution options, and identify issues underlying conflicts. We will discuss and apply concepts and communication techniques to conflict examples. Participants will be encouraged to bring other examples of conflicts to subsequent classes, for application of the conflict options. Limited role-playing opportunities will be offered to practice and apply skills/techniques in the context of the participants' examples. Dee taught a sociology of conflict course at the university level for 25+ years, and trained federal staff on conflict management/resolution techniques at a Dept. of Energy national laboratory. Healso published articles in related peer-reviewed journals. Number of class meetings, length of time: 3 classes, 1.5-2 hours each This workshop is part of the Campaign Nonviolence Action Days, Sept 21-Oct 2, 2024, to build a culture of peace and active nonviolence, free from war, poverty, racism, and environmental destruction. Learn more here: https://paceebene.org/action-days
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Thursday, Sep 12 |
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FOOD/BEVERAGES
GENERAL
MUSIC
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BEACONFEST BOOMER & SENIOR EXPO
9:00am-2:00pm, 1800 Pavilion Dr., Montrose, CO
Celebrate age at BeaconFest in Montrose
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Colorado’s premier boomer and senior expo returns to the Montrose Pavilion on Thursday, September 12 with free admission, live music, resources and big giveaways! BeaconFest, Colorado’s largest and funnest celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families, returns to the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This event has FREE admission and an engaging lineup of FREE activities geared toward attendees age 50 and older. Guests can enjoy live music from some of the area’s best musicians, sample delicious food from local restaurants, attend educational seminars by top experts and enter to win prizes every half-hour! BeaconFest is also a fantastic opportunity to connect directly with more than 60 local businesses and national agencies devoted to helping older adults age well in Western Colorado. The Volunteer of the Year ceremony at 1 p.m. will honor some of our community’s most giving and passionate senior volunteers. Readers of the BEACON’s monthly magazine can learn about this year’s honorees in the August issue and vote for their favorite. Local nonprofits supported by volunteers can learn more about nominating a volunteer by emailing Cloie@BeaconSeniorNews.com. For more information about BeaconFest, visit BeaconFest.com or call 970-243-8829. Keeping up with Western Colorado’s growing retiree population, BeaconFest is the largest annual mature lifestyle expo in the state. BeaconFest is sponsored by Valley View Heart & Vascular Center, Volunteers of America, Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, 970 Medicare, Colorow Care Center, Crossroads Senior Living, Elk Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center, and The Lodge at Grand Junction.
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