Community Calendar

STATION EVENT

12:00pm-1:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

It's time again for our annual Fall Fund Drive from September 13th to September 20th. KAFM relies on your tax-deductible contributions to provide more...0 Grand Junction with quality local programming. Your membership is more than just a gift to us, it's a gift to the community of which we are all a part! This year We are embracing the community we live in by partnering with local non-profits that serve the people of the Grand Valley. Become a Monument Member, or donate during the drive and the featured Non-profit will share in the love by receiving 10% to support them– Your membership is more than just a gift to us -- it's a gift to the community! Please support KAFM by becoming a member, continuing your membership, underwriting with us, or donating today. You are a vital part of our success! These are the local non-profits that we are celebrating during the drive-Colorado West Performing Arts Company, Hope of the Grand Valley, Operation Revamp, Habitat for Humanity, Counseling and Education Center, Grand Valley Pets Alive, Colorado National Monument Association

FOOD/BEVERAGES

MUSIC

VINEYARD

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

6:30pm-8:00pm, 3594 E 1/2 Road Palisade 81526

Irish Pub Songs | Folk Songs | Cowboy Melodies Enjoy a picturesque Palisade view and Restoration’s hand-crafted wines as this lively group more...0 performs an energetic mix of tunes to benefit the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra.

STATION EVENT

12:00pm-1:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

GENERAL

MUSIC

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

RADIO ROOM

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

GENERAL

MUSIC

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!

RADIO ROOM

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

DANCE

MUSIC

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

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

MUSIC

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.

DANCE

FILM

GENERAL

MUSIC

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

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