The Nutcracker at CMU's Asteria Theatre
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December 18 |
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Asteria Theatre, 864 Bunting Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501 |
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 A treasured holiday tradition returns as The Nutcracker sweeps audiences into a world of dancing snowflakes, mischievous mice, and sugarplum dreams. With dazzling costumes, enchanting sets, and a cast of professional talent, this seasonal favorite continues to delight audiences of all ages across Western Colorado. The story On Christmas Eve, young Clara receives a magical nutcracker that leads her on an enchanting journey. After a fierce battle with the Rat King, the Nutcracker becomes a prince and whisks Clara away to the Land of Sweets, where they are welcomed with dazzling dances from around the world. All performances are under two hours including a 20 minute intermission. Opportunities for photos and to meet the cast follows each performance at no additional cost to our community. Colorado West Ballet (formerly CO West Performing Arts Company) is a 501(c)3 company established in 2022 to bring more professional performing arts to Western CO and surrounding rural communities. Professional company artists from around the world have relocated to beautiful Grand Junction to reside and dedicate themselves to their artform for our community. For season tickets and for more information on how to support CWB, visit our website at https://www.coloradowestballet.org/
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Upcoming Events
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| Thursday, Dec 18 |
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THE NUTCRACKER AT CMU'S ASTERIA THEATRE
Asteria Theatre, 864 Bunting Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
A treasured holiday tradition returns as The Nutcracker sweeps audiences into a world of dancing snowflakes, mischievous mice, and sugarplum dreams.
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With dazzling costumes, enchanting sets, and a cast of professional talent, this seasonal favorite continues to delight audiences of all ages across Western Colorado. The story On Christmas Eve, young Clara receives a magical nutcracker that leads her on an enchanting journey. After a fierce battle with the Rat King, the Nutcracker becomes a prince and whisks Clara away to the Land of Sweets, where they are welcomed with dazzling dances from around the world. All performances are under two hours including a 20 minute intermission. Opportunities for photos and to meet the cast follows each performance at no additional cost to our community. Colorado West Ballet (formerly CO West Performing Arts Company) is a 501(c)3 company established in 2022 to bring more professional performing arts to Western CO and surrounding rural communities. Professional company artists from around the world have relocated to beautiful Grand Junction to reside and dedicate themselves to their artform for our community. For season tickets and for more information on how to support CWB, visit our website at https://www.coloradowestballet.org/
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DANCE
FOOD/BEVERAGES
FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS
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JINGLE BELL BASH
Parent/Child Dance
4:00pm-6:00pm, Lincoln Park Barn
This event is a holiday dance for parents to enjoy with their kids. There will be carnival games, henna, photo ops, face painting, a raffle and food
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trucks. There will be a box set up for kids clothing and toy donations for kids in need this cold winter season, and part of our proceeds will go towards making sure that box is full. Cost is $10 per parent and 1 child and $15 for multiple children.
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DANCE
FOOD/BEVERAGES
FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS
MUSIC
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JINGLE BELL BASH
Parent/Child Dance
4:00pm-6:00pm, Lincoln Park Barn
This event is a holiday dance for parents to enjoy with their kids. There will be carnival games, henna, photo ops, face painting, a raffle and food
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trucks. There will be a box set up for kids clothing and toy donations for kids in need this cold winter season, and part of our proceeds will go towards making sure that box is full. Cost is $10 per parent and 1 child and $15 for multiple children.
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| Monday, Dec 22 |
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MULLED WINE & COOKIES DAY
10:00am-5:45pm, 220 32 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Monday, December 22nd, 2025 from 10 am to 5:45 pm Mulled Wine & Cookies Day Celebrate the Season! Stop on in for a day of mulled wine &
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cookies! Don’t forget to stock up on all your favorite wines for the holiday season!
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DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES
Education Series
12:00pm-1:00pm, 734 Main St, Grand Junction CO 81501
Discover the Possibilities takes place the first Tuesday of each month. You are invited to learn more about Mosaic, our mission, and our services.
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Please call or email Chuck Youmans for details and to RSVP. Light lunch provided.
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