Community Calendar

LITERARY

4:30pm-6:00pm, 3572 G Road, Palisade, CO 81526

Join us every month on the fourth Friday for a Spoken Word Open Mic Night from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The Western Colorado Writers' Forum has partnered more...0 with Carboy Winery in Palisade to bring you this opportunity to read your work. We welcome poetry, prose, storytelling, and slam, and all skill levels are welcome. Signups start onsite at 4:15 and there is a 5–7 minute time limit. Please note that while a variety of beverages are available, you are not required to purchase to attend this Open Mic

MUSIC

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

6:30pm-9:30pm, 925 Struthers Avenue Grand Junction 81501

An iconic event in the valley, bringing together families, friends, and music enthusiasts in celebration of unity and artistic expression. An more...0 uplifting evening of patriotic and recognizable music and community, presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra and Centennial Band, promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the iconic Las Colonias Amphitheater, attendees are invited to bring their blankets and chairs, embracing an evening of diverse musical performances, including 70% patriotic pops and familiar classic pieces and 30% previews of the upcoming 46th season.

CLASSES/LECTURES

FOOD/BEVERAGES

8:00am-5:00pm, 23390 CR K, Cortez, CO, 81301

Delve into the remarkable world of food pathways and cultural landscapes in this unique, day long workshop. Guided by Reyna Banteah (Zuni) of more...0 Ts'uyya Farm, Katrina Blair of Turtle Lake Refuge, and Crow Canyon’s own Rebecca Renteria, you’ll embark on a field trip into the San Juan Mountains while learning about past and present ecosystems, then return to the high desert to create delectable treats at Crow Canyon’s campus near Cortez, CO. Throughout the day we explore the cultural significance of plants, and ethics of gathering while learning about essential nutrients, and how cuisine with wild foods boosts our vitality, provides medicine, and feeds our souls.

RADIO ROOM

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

The KAFM Board of Directors will be meeting in open session on this date at KAFM Community Radio 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 at 5:30 pm more...0 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 August 28, 2024 - Board Meeting 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

CLASSES/LECTURES

LITERARY

Using Metacognitive Reading Strategies as a Writer

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Writing with your readers in mind as you write, or as you revise, can be a strong basis for attractive pieces of creative writing. What is there more...0 about reading that we could be catching as we write? What are some phantom strategies we need to acknowledge? Maria E. Cuthbert will present “Metacognitive Reading Strategies” where you can analyze strategies used by readers before, during, and after reading. Previewing these strategies can make you a stronger writer, and make it easier for you to reach the readers’ minds.

FILM

award-winning documentary

6:30pm-12:00am, downtown GJ - site TBD

(Note - no specific end time) As part of GJ Pride 2024, American Lutheran Church and Colorado West Pride are hosting a public screening of the more...0 award-winning documentary "1946 the Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture." The film will be shown on the same evening as the GJ City Council's issues their proclamation in support of Pride week and the larger LGBTQ+ community. Opening in 2020 at a variety of domestic & international film festivals, the film continues to be shown all over the world to educate people about the origins of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment. Seeking to uncover the origins of the rabid homophobia of the conservative church, a gay seminary scholar and a straight activist make a shocking discovery: In 1946 an erroneous translation of the term homosexual in the Bible that has been weaponized against the LGBTQ+ community ever since. In offering this event, ALC seeks to both assure LGBTQ+ folx that they are beloved children of God and to repudiate the harm done by churches influenced by this mistranslation.

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 2087 Broadway

Although Stray Grass is founded in folk and bluegrass, their sound is anything but traditional. The acoustic quartet is known for their high-energy more...0 live performances with layered vocal harmonies, mandolin grooves, and lively slapped double bass. They’ll play on the lawn of Two Rivers Winery in the shadow of Colorado National Monument. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. Tickets are $20 advance and $25 at the gate. Available at The Art Center (7th & Orchard), Two Rivers Winery and artcenterguild.org. All proceeds benefit the Art Center of Western Colorado.

HOME

VINEYARD

Live In The Grapevines

7:00pm-9:30pm, Grande River Vineyards

Quemando Live in the Grapevines at Grande River Vineyards Benefiting La Plaza (formerly Child & Migrant more...0 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

FOOD/BEVERAGES

GENERAL

MUSIC

9:00am-2:00pm, 1800 Pavilion Dr., Montrose, CO

Celebrate age at BeaconFest in Montrose Colorado’s premier boomer and senior expo returns to the Montrose Pavilion on Thursday, September 12 more...0 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.

MUSIC

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

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

Experience the wonder of the heavens in this other-worldly homage to all things outer space featuring E.T Adventures on Earth by John Williams, more...0 Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres) by Missy Mazzoli and Gustav Holst’s MONUMENTAL Symphony, “The Planets.” Each carefully curated piece transports audiences to the far reaches of the cosmos. Holst’s masterful orchestration, coupled with Williams timeless orations and Mazzoli’s unique sounds, ensures an immersive experience that captivates both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike, making this a fitting concert to launch our 46th Season! 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.