Community Calendar

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 195 W. Main Street, Cedaredge

Live music in an small venue

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

A Night of Elegance and Community Impact

4:00pm-8:00pm, 1180 Southlake Cir, Morrow, GA 30260

The Angelic Gatsby Gala: A Night of Elegance and Community Impact is an evening filled with glamour, inspiration, and purpose. Hosted by Angelically more...0 Blessed, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this event celebrates the spirit of the Roaring Twenties while supporting families in need. Join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at The Morrow Center in Morrow, GA, for a night to remember. Highlights include a 1920s-inspired fashion show, a live DJ, a silent auction, a delectable Southern-inspired menu, and the recognition of honorees whose remarkable efforts have strengthened our community. This event combines elegance and entertainment with a meaningful cause. Every ticket purchased contributes directly to Angelically Blessed, Inc.'s initiatives, providing financial assistance and emotional support to families in need. Don’t miss this opportunity to step into the dazzling world of the Roaring Twenties while making a difference in the lives of others!

MUSIC

VISUAL ARTS

Presented by the Western Colorado Chorale

7:30pm-9:00pm, 1221 North 12th Street Grand Junction 81501

Get your passport ready for a musical world tour! The Western Colorado Chorale acts as your guide on this fascinating exploration of choral works and more...0 folk songs from cultures spanning the globe. From soaring spiritual pieces to rhythmic dances, this uplifting program celebrates the universal language of the human voice across continents. Led by Dirk Johnson, the WCC ensemble weaves together a harmonious blend of voices that transcends language barriers and embraces the universal language of music. When to Arrive: Doors open one hour before the Love Recital Hall concert; most people arrive about 40 minutes early. Parking: Available at Colorado Mesa University Parking Lots. View the parking map here: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/campus-info/documents/parkingmap.pdf Dress Code: Wear what you like; dressing up is optional, though athletic wear is generally discouraged. Applause: Applause is welcomed; follow others if you are unsure when to clap. Etiquette: Please silence devices, limit noise, and be considerate so everyone can enjoy the performance.

MUSIC

Presented by the Western Colorado Chorale

3:00pm-4:30pm, 1221 North 12th Street Grand Junction 81501

Get your passport ready for a musical world tour! The Western Colorado Chorale acts as your guide on this fascinating exploration of choral works and more...0 folk songs from cultures spanning the globe. From soaring spiritual pieces to rhythmic dances, this uplifting program celebrates the universal language of the human voice across continents. Led by Dirk Johnson, the WCC ensemble weaves together a harmonious blend of voices that transcends language barriers and embraces the universal language of music. When to Arrive: Doors open one hour before the Love Recital Hall concert; most people arrive about 40 minutes early. Parking: Available at Colorado Mesa University Parking Lots. View the parking map here: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/campus-info/documents/parkingmap.pdf Dress Code: Wear what you like; dressing up is optional, though athletic wear is generally discouraged. Applause: Applause is welcomed; follow others if you are unsure when to clap. Etiquette: Please silence devices, limit noise, and be considerate so everyone can enjoy the performance.

CLASSES/LECTURES

4:00pm-6:30pm, CMU University Center Meyer Ballroom

Temple Grandin, PhD, is a renowned American professor, author and animal behavior expert, best known for her pioneering work in livestock handling more...0 and autism advocacy. Despite facing childhood challenges associated with autism, she excelled academically, particularly in fields related to science and engineering. She was one of the first people to advocate for humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and has helped improve livestock handling processes. She speaks widely about autism, challenging stereotypes and promoting understanding of the neurodiverse community. Attend one or both presentations, free! 4–5 pm: My Experience with Autism My Experience with Autism will explore Temple Grandin's childhood and early years, highlighting the challenges and successes she faced in her personal and professional development. She will share how mentors, such as her mother, teachers and peers, played a key role in her growth and provide valuable insights into how individuals with autism experience the world. With a focus on sensory processing and "seeing in pictures", Grandin will discuss how these unique perspectives contribute to problem-solving and collaboration of the minds. 5:30–6:30 pm: The Importance of Good Stockmanship The Importance of Good Stockmanship will focus on the essential principles of livestock handling, with a particular emphasis on cattle. It will explore key behaviors and techniques that every good stockperson should understand, such as using the flight zone and point of balance to guide animals calmly and efficiently. The talk will also highlight the importance of minimizing visual distractions in handling facilities, like shadows, dangling chains or moving people, to ensure smooth animal movement through chutes.

CLASSES/LECTURES

LITERARY

MUSIC

SPIRITUAL

with Craig Childs, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

10:00am-10:00pm, 648 ALDREA VISTA Court

This four-day festival in the Grand Valley of Western Colorado offers stunning evening performances, writing workshops, round-table discussions on more...0 place, poetry and storytelling, stimulating conversations, place-based reflections, heartfelt connections, spoken word, song, dance, movement as medicine, percussion, astrology and more. Featuring beloved Placerville poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, adventure writer Craig Childs, co-editor of Native Voices, CMarie Fuhrman, Western Slope poet laureate, Wendy Videlock, award winning poet Uche Ogbuji, Talking Gourds founder Art Goodtimes, Lithic Bookstore's Danny Rosen and many more. Events will take place at Ordinary Fellow Winery, The Blue Pig Gallery, and TBA (all in Palisade) with Saturday evening performances taking place at Lithic Bookstore and Gallery in Fruita. Tickets will sell quickly. Seating is limited and fill on a first come, first served basis.

MUSIC

Presented by the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

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

Visualize the Collision of Art and Music with this thrilling concert featuring Mussorgsky’s famed “Pictures at an Exhibition” and more...0 Shostakovich’s brilliant Violin Concerto No. 1 with guest soloist Kenneth Naito whose winning performance at the Grand Junction Symphony’s Young Artists Competition left the entire audience breathless. 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

Visualize the Collision of Art and Music with this thrilling concert featuring Mussorgsky’s famed “Pictures at an Exhibition” and more...0 Shostakovich’s brilliant Violin Concerto No. 1 with guest soloist Kenneth Naito whose winning performance at the Grand Junction Symphony’s Young Artists Competition left the entire audience breathless. 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

Live music

7:00pm-9:00pm, 1810 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501

Wrigley field has live music acts every Monday night! Come in enjoy good food, drinks, and music

MUSIC

7:00pm-10:00pm, 1810 North Ave grand junction CO 81501

Bring your talent, and come have a great time! Every Tuesday night!