Community Calendar

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

LITERARY

THEATRE

Poe Project 2023

7:00pm-9:00pm, 905 Struthers Ave Grand Junction, Colorado

Dark Duos is an event of The Poe Project celebrating the life, works, and inspiration of Edgar Allan Poe. This year, we will be performing a series more...0 of pieces that are performed by two people, including Poe favorites The Cask of Amontillado, The Angel of the Odd, Fall of the House of Usher, Never Bet The Devil Your Head, and The Sphinx, as well as some pieces by writers inspired by Poe's work. There will be an intermission. 100% of funds raised through the silent auction items will benefit water conservation. The Poe Project is a month-long festival springing off with Poe Week from October 1st through 7th annually, culminating on the date of Edgar Allan Poe's death. We invest in our community by giving a portion of the proceeds from each and every event to the local non-profit of the sponsor’s choice. The Poe Project is spearheaded and presented by Geek Parties of the Grand Valley. The sponsor of Dark Duos is Edgewater Brewery.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

MUSIC

P.E.O. Chapter DY fundraiser

7:00pm-9:00pm, Avalon Theatre Downtown Grand JUnction

Come join band members Chris Unfug, Merritt Kinsey, Russ Williams and GJSO Executive Director Kelly Anderson, along with special guest performers more...0 GJSO Conductor Charles Latshaw and GJSO Violinist Amanda Chipchase. The performance is in support of the Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter DY who provide scholarships grants and loans to woman seeking education.

THEATRE

A Feminist Revenge Fantasy

7:30pm-12:00am, Moss Performing Arts Center Robinson Theatre, 1100 North Avenue

Based loosely on the novel by Bram Stoker Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman, Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis February 29-March 9 Rated PG (mild more...0 profanity, sexual innuendo) In a dystopian, not-so-distant future, a water shortage has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The poor are oppressed under a corrupt monopoly until a revolt is led by a brave young hero. Offering a fresh perspective on the musical theatre genre, Urinetown is a hilarious and irreverent satirical musical in which no one is safe from scrutiny.

GENERAL

10:00am-6:00pm, 632 Market St, Unit A, Grand Junction, CO 81505

Awesome Community Children's Sale where you can find almost EVERYTHING you need for your kids. Clothing, shoes, books, games, toys, equipment more...0 like strollers, entertainers, swings, pack n plays, and just about anything you can think of related to babies, kids, and teens. We a Families Helping Families! My wife and I run this sale, setting up a space for local families to bring their gently used no longer needed kids items to sell to other local families looking for great deals. Win Win! JBF of WESTERN COLORADO October 6th-8th The Old "David's Bridal" Store Between Kohl's and Carter's Canyon View Marketplace 632 Market St, Unit A, Grand Junction, CO 81505 Friday 10am-7:00pm Saturday 10am-6:00pm Sunday 10am-2pm

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

LITERARY

THEATRE

Poe Project 2023

7:00pm-9:00pm, Main Street, Grand Junction

Poe on the Streets is an event of The Poe Project celebrating the life, works, and inspiration of Edgar Allan Poe. This year, individuals will be more...0 roaming Main Street performing short works by Poe or those inspired by Poe. Edgar Allan Poe did not make money off of his work during his lifetime. He died on October 7, 1849, after having been found lying in the street wearing someone else's clothing. It is in this way that our street performances honor his life. If you are wondering how much you might donate, Poe was compensated for The Raven with $9. 100% of donations will benefit The Poe Project. This event typically runs about $100-$300/year to produce including printing costs, venues, fees for credit card payments, and other overhead. The Poe Project is a month-long festival springing off with Poe Week from October 1st through 7th annually, culminating on the date of Edgar Allan Poe's death. We invest in our community by giving a portion of the proceeds from each and every event to the local non-profit of the sponsor’s choice. The Poe Project is spearheaded and presented by Geek Parties of the Grand Valley.

MUSIC

3:00pm-12:00am, Love Recital Hall: 1221 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Nicholas Lindell is currently pursuing a doctorate at Rice University. He served as principal violist and soloist at the National Repertory Orchestra more...0 in Breckenridge in 2021 and regularly plays with the Houston Symphony, the Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Ballet, and Houston’s dynamic, conductorless KINETIC Ensemble.

MUSIC

7:00pm-11:00pm, Posting public events

The career of the multitalented CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more more...0 than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of such singles as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad.” All of these records were accompanied by ingenious videos that demonstrated Bridges’ far-reaching imagination, and his willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like. With an unrivaled match of lyrical acumen, wit, and imagery, Ludacris has solidified himself as one of music's premier entertainers. His versatility and artistic complexity also enabled him to make a seamless transition to acting, including the fan favorite role of "Tej" in Universal Pictures’ box office phenomenon Fast & Furious franchise where he was introduced for the first time in 2003 in 2 Fast 2 Furious. He will reprise his role of “Tej” for the seventh time in Fast X, which is set to release May 20, 2023. His other notable feature film credits include Garry Marshall’s ensemble comedy New Year’s Eve, Ivan Reitman’s romantic comedy, No Strings Attached, Paul Higgin’s Crash which received an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2006 and Hustle & Flow which earned Bridges a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. As a father of four girls, his latest ventures fittingly include launching his educational platform devoted to the enrichment of children called "KidNation". In addition, Bridges created the animated series KARMA’S WORLD which launched in the Top 10 in 42 countries on Netflix, received two NAACP Award nominations and is already on its fourth season. The series for children ages 6-9 is a coming-of-age story about a young Black girl finding her voice and using it to change her world -- originally inspired by Chris’s oldest daughter Karma and based on the interactive educational website of the same name created by Karma’s World Entertainment in 2009. A consummate businessman, Ludacris is enjoying success outside of entertainment. One of his most successful ventures includes opening his long-anticipated restaurant “Chicken-n-Beer” at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport with a new location opening at LAX in 2023. Bridge’s philanthropic efforts rival his entertainment accomplishments. He started The Ludacris Foundation in 2001 which focuses on helping the youth in his hometown of Atlanta and has partnered with No Kid Hungry and Feeding America.

FILM

7:30pm-9:20pm, Posting public events

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Jim Carrey | 2004 | 1 hr. 48 mins.) After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure more...0 to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved. Directed by former music video director Michel Gondry, the visually arresting film explores the intricacy of relationships and the pain of loss.

CLASSES/LECTURES

6:00pm-8:00pm, Virtual

On Tuesday, October 10 at 6 PM, Conservation Organizations analyzing the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest Plan will hold a more...0 Virtual Information Session / Q&A. The goal is to inform the public about components of the GMUG (gee-mug) Forest Plan and to inform the public of potential actions that may be taken by conservation organizations. A link to the virtual session will be posted at GMUGRevision.com

CLASSES/LECTURES

GENERAL

12:00pm-1:00pm, 462 Ute Avenue

Title: Colorado’s Covert Cretaceous: The vertebrate assemblage of the Williams Fork Formation Speaker: Dr. A. B. Heckert, Professor of more...0 Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina Dr. A.B. Heckert is a professor and vertebrate paleontologist in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where he has taught courses on the history of Earth and its life since 2005. He also oversees the department’s McKinney Geology Teaching Museum. Heckert earned his BS in geology from Denison University in Ohio, and completed a stratigraphy-based MS and a PhD in microvertebrate paleontology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he led numerous trips collecting fossils for the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. Every year since 2006 he has led “Triassic trips,” or field courses involving Appalachian Students, to one or more of the Four Corners states, including several “Cretaceous Cruises” to the Williams Fork Formation near Rangely, CO.