Community Calendar

MUSIC

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 more...0 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.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

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.

DANCE

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

Asteria Theatre, 864 Bunting Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Don't miss out on the annual holiday tradition of The Nutcracker ballet at CMU's new Asteria Theatre from December 19-23. Eight live more...0 performances of this full-length ballet will be presented by Western Colorado's premier professional ballet company, Colorado West Performing Arts Company (CWPAC). This enchanting two-act ballet takes you alongside Clara's magical journey to defeat the Mouse King and join the Nutcracker Prince in the Land of Sweets, leaving the theatre with plenty to share and remember. Featuring thirteen professional company artists, three trainees, and other talented local youth who auditioned for supporting roles, this show runs just under two hours, including a 20-minute intermission. After each performance, opportunities to meet the cast and take photos will be available in the auditorium or lobby.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

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.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

5:30pm-8:30pm, 1800 Pavilion Dr

The Montrose Botanic Gardens hosts the 2024 Garden of Lights with illuminated garden paths, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot cocoa and Santa.

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

5:30pm-8:30pm, 1800 Pavilion Dr

The Montrose Botanic Gardens hosts the 2024 Garden of Lights with illuminated garden paths, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot cocoa and Santa.

MUSIC

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

7:30pm-9:00am, 645 Main Street Grand Junction 81501

Feel like a superhero yourself as the pulse-pounding, larger-than-life scores to today's biggest superhero films are brought to life by the full more...0 forces of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra! From classic themes to the latest epics, these iconic soundtracks display the full bombast and excitement of a live orchestral performance. This concert celebrates the unforgettable music that has accompanied our favorite superheroes on the big screen, an event that is sure to capture a world of excitement, courage, and triumph. When to Arrive: Doors open one hour before the show; most arrive 40 minutes prior. Concessions are available before the concert and during intermission. Parking: Public lot behind Avalon Theatre at 7th and Colorado, with free street and metered parking on weekends. 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 patient with post-concert traffic.

MUSIC

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

3:00pm-4:30pm, 645 Main Street Grand Junction 81501

Feel like a superhero yourself as the pulse-pounding, larger-than-life scores to today's biggest superhero films are brought to life by the full more...0 forces of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra! From classic themes to the latest epics, these iconic soundtracks display the full bombast and excitement of a live orchestral performance. This concert celebrates the unforgettable music that has accompanied our favorite superheroes on the big screen, an event that is sure to capture a world of excitement, courage, and triumph. When to Arrive: Doors open one hour before the show; most arrive 40 minutes prior. Concessions are available before the concert and during intermission. Parking: Public lot behind Avalon Theatre at 7th and Colorado, with free street and metered parking on weekends. 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 patient with post-concert traffic.