Abigail Adams
Wife, Mother, Patriot
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July 30, 11:00 am-12:00pm |
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Mesa County Public Library 443 N 6th St (Monument Room |
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Using Abigail’s own words excerpted from her letters to her husband, John Adams, Jessica weaves a factual, first person narrative. Abigail regales her audience with stories about about life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the American Revolution: the Battle of Bunker Hill, her family's Smallpox inoculation and the first time she hears the Declaration for Independence. After concluding her monolog, you will have the opportunity to ask Abigail questions about her experiences. You will also be able to ask questions of Jessica as the researcher of Abigail Adams |
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, Jul 30 |
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CLASSES/LECTURES
THEATRE
VISUAL ARTS
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ABIGAIL ADAMS
Wife, Mother, Patriot
11:00am-12:00pm, Mesa County Public Library 443 N 6th St (Monument Room
Using Abigail’s own words excerpted from her letters to her husband, John Adams, Jessica weaves a factual, first person narrative. Abigail
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regales her audience with stories about about life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the American Revolution: the Battle of Bunker Hill, her family's Smallpox inoculation and the first time she hears the Declaration for Independence. After concluding her monolog, you will have the opportunity to ask Abigail questions about her experiences. You will also be able to ask questions of Jessica as the researcher of Abigail Adams
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Tuesday, Aug 2 |
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CLASSES/LECTURES
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AUGUST 2022 WRITER'S NIGHT
Textures: Considering Sound in Writing
6:00pm-7:30pm, 1803 N. 7th Street
Join us as local poet Lisa Wence Connors presents Textures: Considering Sound in Writing. In writing, sound is more than just using sound words, like
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whisper or clang. Sound is the actual letters themselves and the sounds they make. Consider what a garden sounds like – long and short I’s, soft S’s and H’s, perhaps? Using Hyacinth or Narcissus, rather than flowers gives the feeling of a quiet morning in the garden. Choosing the right words based on sound can add subtle layers of meaning, tone, and texture to our writing.
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Friday, Aug 5 |
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MUSIC
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THE SOLAR BROTHERS IN CONCERT
Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center
5:00pm-7:00pm, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO
Outdoor Summer Concert Series - Bring a lawn chair - Full service bar opens at 4:30 PM.
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GENERAL
VISUAL ARTS
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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
5:00pm-8:00pm, Downtown Business District, Silverton, CO
Great art isn't just in museums. All over Silverton, you'll find original art, creative workspaces and glimpses of our heritage.
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Thursday, Aug 11 |
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MUSIC
STATION EVENT
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WHISKEY MYERS
6:30pm-10:00pm, Posting public events
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,000 live shows since their emergence in 2007 and have sold out 95% of their headlining shows
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over the past two years to ever-increasing crowds. New self-produced album WHISKEY MYERS, out now on the bands own Wiggy Thump Records, debuted atop the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.
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Friday, Aug 12 |
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MUSIC
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ERIC RAMSEY IN CONCERT
Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center
5:00pm-7:00pm, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO
Free outdoor summer concert series - Bring a lawn chair - Full service bar opens at 4:30 PM
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Saturday, Aug 13 |
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MUSIC
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RUPERT WATES IN CONCERT
7:00pm-10:00pm, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge, CO
An eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret.
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Tuesday, Aug 16 |
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MUSIC
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MUSIC IN THE GRAPEVINES
Donny Morales and Glenn Patterson
7:00pm-9:00pm, 2087 Broadway
Settle in for an evening of with Donny Morales and Glenn Patterson and their acoustic funk and soul on the lawn of Two Rivers Winery. Gates open at 6
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pm, music starts at 7 pm, so you can enjoy a picnic dinner. Wine is available from Two Rivers by the glass or bottle. Tickets in advance are $15 online - artcenterguild.org, at the Art Center of Western Colorado (7th & Orchard) and the Winery (2087 Broadway). At the gate, $20. All proceeds benefit The Art Center of Western Colorado.
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Thursday, Aug 18 |
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MUSIC
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
Every Thursday, 6-9pm
6:00pm-9:00pm, Foam & Folly 330 s. 2nd
Every Thursday night, 6-9 PM. A music only open mic. Signup starts at 5:30. Bring your instruments and sign up at the soundboard.
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RADIO ROOM
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LIZZY PLOTKIN AND NATALIE SPEARS
Live in the Radio Room
7:00pm-9:30pm, The Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
Rocky Mountain's own Folk String Duo - Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears revel in the endless groove of Appalachian fiddle & banjo duets,
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funky blues bass lines, and soulful harmony singing. Their original compositions and reverent interpretations of old-time and bluegrass standards draw from a rich history of listening and learning from the great American music of the past.
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