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Presented by ColorAuto Detailing

9:00am-3:00pm, 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 100

In September, Main Street rumbles with the sound of motors as participants pour into Downtown Grand Junction for the 22nd annual ColorAuto Detailing more...0 Downtown Car Show. Vehicle owners bring antique cars, muscle cars, classic cars – even motorcycles and electric cars are on display. The 2024 Car Show will take place on September 21 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on Main Street between 3rd and 7th Streets. Car owners and spectators visit with each other, talk cars, and participate in a friendly competition for great prizes! For more information, including registering your car for the show visit downtowngj.org

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5:30pm-7:00pm, KAFM 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

The KAFM Board of Directors will be meeting for a Board Work Session on this date at KAFM Community Radio 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 at more...0 5:30 pm MTN. KAFM's board structure and board membership is designed to enhance and facilitate KAFM’s ability to be a high-performing organization that carries out its vision and mission. The Board as a whole is responsible for setting organizational direction and authority and then delegates management and the implementation of policy to KAFM's Executive Director. 2024 Board Meeting Schedule September 25, 2024 - Work Session October 23, 2024 - Board Meeting November 27, 2024 - Annual Board Retreat (Location and Confirmed Date TBD) December - No Board Meeting

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Presented by Bray & Co Real Estate

5:30pm-10:00pm, 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 100

Rhythm and Brews Concert Series presented by Bray & Co Real Estate is an exciting concert series that takes place at 4th + Main during & more...0 after Market on Main! Come enjoy live music and a beer garden on a beautiful summer evening! Featuring Rockslide Brewery & Restaurant beers poured by Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club. Beers will be available starting with the beginning of Market on Main at 5:30pm. August 22- Calling all bluegrass enthusiasts! Join us for the opening act, Super Fox at 6:15pm followed by local favorite Stray Grass at 8:00pm! September 26- The final Market on Main of the season sends off with opening act Second Solstice at 6:15pm and headliner Wave 11 at 8:00pm!

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

Like a surgeon with a fish knife, when Claudia Nygaard writes a song she scrapes off the scales, pulls the flesh back, and “aims right for the more...0 bone”. She is a mesmerizing storyteller and cinematic lyricist, and the songs on Lucky Girl reveal a daredevil’s vulnerability. There is no self-censorship about what she should say or how she should say it on this album. She just opens up, and the listener falls in. Tickets $20 in adavnce $25 at the door. Doors open 6:30p Show starts at 7p

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12:00pm-12:00pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Join the well-known adventure and memorable characters down the rabbit hole to discover Alice's Wonderland. Live performances of this full-length more...0 ballet will be presented by Western Colorado's premier professional ballet company, Colorado West Performing Arts Company (CWPAC) at Grand Junction's Avalon Theatre and the Montrose Pavilion. This two-act ballet is filled with special animation effects to send you on a magical journey to enjoy with your loved ones, leaving the theatre with plenty to share and remember. Alice's Wonderland features thirteen professional company artists, three trainees, and other local talented youth who auditioned to experience the stage in supporting roles. This show is under two hours including a 20 minute intermission. Opportunities to meet the cast and take photos will follow each performance in the auditorium. Friday, October 4 at 7pm Saturday, October 5 at 2pm and 7pm Sunday, October 6 at 2pm

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A local, live music event to support community

4:00am-10:00am, Downtown Grand Junction

Downtown Grand Junction Porchella is a local live music walk to support community. Join us for an evening of live music with local bands playing on more...0 porches and front yards throughout Downtown Grand Junction.

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Presented by Alpine Bank

11:00am-4:00pm, 101 South 3rd Street, Suite 100

Art Festival presented by Alpine Bank, is an event that showcases the vibrancy of our artistic community. There will be many galleries participating more...0 in a lively First Friday gallery walk on Friday, October 4th. On Saturday, October 5th peruse the Artists Expo on Main Street between 3rd and 7th to see live artist demos, performances ranging from ballet to Native American dancing and support local artists. You will also be able to view the newly installed temporary exhibit of Art on the Corner which is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year! For more information about the Downtown Grand Junction Creative District, GJ Creates, visit gjcreates.org

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Live In The Grapevines

7:00pm-10:00pm, Grande River Vineyards

Live in the Grapevines at Grande River Vineyards Benefiting Roice-Hurst Friday October 11, 2024 General Admission Tickets: $25 in Advance / $30 at more...0 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

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Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

7:30pm-9:00pm, 864 Bunting Avenue Grand Junction 81501

An inaugural performance at CMU’s Performing Arts Center provides the perfect setting to Witness Musical EXCELLENCE. This lively and more...0 challenging concert brings to light a trifecta of talent. We start with the pure bliss of Mason’s “A Joyous Trilogy” followed by a dazzling performance of the legendary Ravel’s Piano Concerto, by the spectacular Spencer Myer. Sibelius’ 5th Symphony appropriately ends the concert with the most dynamically challenging sections of the season surrounded by unpredictable silence. 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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Radio Daze

11:00am-7:00pm, 905 Struthers Ave

Radio Daze is upon us! Even though we can't host the wonderful music we have in the past we are happy to say the KAFM is embracing Octoberfest in more...0 partnership with Kannah Creek Brewing. October 13th is the day come celebrate with us and enter for a chance to win! Live Music and Octoberfest Beer from 11-7pm. This year we want to give you a night on the town with 2 Tix to see John Hiatt at the Avalon, Dinner at Moody's Lounge and a night at the Historic Hotel Melrose. $20 dollars (plus processing fee) will get you a ticket for a chance to win this night on the town. The Drawing will be held at Edgewater Brewery on October 13th at 6:30pm. (need not be present to win) 905 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501