Community Calendar

LITERARY

A workshop on creative nonfiction

6:00pm-7:30pm, The Art Center 1803 N. 7th Street GJ, CO 81501

The fairly recent nomenclature of “creative nonfiction” might easily include our first diaries and journals, first beloved poems, essays, more...0 and autobiographical “true stories,” and blossom into writing about others’ real lives as a journalist, a local or overseas reporter, or researcher, or as a poet and essayist, or editor of others’ works. I’ve worked in all these fields, then found the harder task of separating what is deemed autobiographical material from what it can blossom into, as fiction or nonfiction, realism or fantasy or a mix of the two, and discovering what it is one most wants to create, as well as what you might expect to make a living from for all our efforts. Join us for a discussion of what interests you in creative nonfiction, a chance to share some helpful book titles and authors we each recommend, and some time to write one or two pieces of memoir, to see what we come up with. Let’s focus on honesty and the pleasure of each other’s company.

GENERAL

VISUAL ARTS

6:30pm-9:00pm, 1803 N 7th Street

Join us for a spectacular June First Friday at The Art Center on June 7th, 2024, from 6:30pm to 9pm! Experience an array of artistry with our FOUR more...0 newest exhibitions: ??Contemporary Clay: 2024 Juried by Alleghany Meadows Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary clay art! From functional pieces to sprawling installations, discover the versatility and creativity of clay in various forms. ??Endless Fascination: Joy in Brush, Pencil, and Pastel by Mitch Caster Explore Mitch Caster's captivating artworks, where every stroke captures the essence of life's beauty. From figures to landscapes, his use of color and proportion creates astonishing works of sincere beauty. ??Principles of Art: Value Delve into the heart of art with a focus on "Value." Witness how contrast and balance between light and shadow breathe life into paintings, adding drama and depth to each piece. ??Reimagined: An Exhibition by the Rocky Mountain Collage Society Discover the magic of collage and assemblage art! From gluing to using found objects, explore how ordinary materials transform into unified works of art, sparking imagination and creativity. Mark your calendars for June 7th! ?? Admission is free

RADIO ROOM

Live in the Radio Room

7:00pm-10:00pm, The Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

KAFM Presents Susan Gibson in The Radio Room

MUSIC

LIVE AT HEALTHY RHYTHM

7:30pm-9:00pm, 33 N Uncompahgre Ave, Montrose, CO.

Healthy Rhythm Music Series presents "MARC DOUGLAS BERARDO :: LIVE AT HEALTHY RHYTHM" • Saturday evening, June 8th, 2024, at Healthy more...0 Rhythm Art Gallery in historic downtown Montrose, Colorado! Reserved seats are $20 per person. $25 Day of Show. You can purchase online at www.healthyrhythm.net. This is a ticketless event. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Parking is available. We politely request that anyone who is unvaccinated for COVID wear CDC approved face coverings while inside the gallery. If you are showing any COVID symptoms, or sick in any way, please stay home and get better and we'll see you soon! MARC DOUGLAS BERARDO - https://www.marcdouglas.com/electronic-press-kit-epk Singer-songwriter, performer, and keen observer, Marc Douglas Berardo composes songs that mine the deep feelings and lessons gleaned from real-life characters and situations along with an onstage presence that uses humor and deft storytelling to rally an audience and lead them into a deep and almost spiritual experience. It’s an adventure that brings to mind James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Guy Clark, or Steely Dan with a touch of Mark Twain or Hunter S. Thompson for good measure. An MDB show is a night of laughter and emotion that works to send an audience home with a renewed sense of possibility. No Depression Magazine called his last CD Whalebone: “sincere, fluid, charming and above all gripping.” “Marc Douglas Berardo always captivates the room from the first note to the final bow. His ability to have an audience crying one minute and laughing the next defines his artistry as a songwriter, but the real evidence of his skill as an entertainer is that people leave his shows with stacks of CDs, asking when he’ll be back.” Mile High Music, CO,

RADIO ROOM

10:00am-10:00pm, River Bend Park Palisade

Experience the fast pickin’ sounds and harmonized vocal blends of award-winning artists, camp along the banks of the Colorado River and enjoy a more...0 weekend of festival activities. Details Coming Soon!

RADIO ROOM

10:00am-10:00pm, River Bend Park Palisade

RADIO ROOM

10:00am-10:00pm, River Bend Park Palisade

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 June 26, 2024 - Board Meeting July 24, 2024 - Work Session 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

RADIO ROOM

Live in the Radio Room

7:00pm-10:00pm, The Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

KAFM Presents The Hugh Phillips Band Live in the Radio Room. Colorado Country at its best! The Hugh Phillips Band are gaining a lot of traction more...0 performing fairs, festivals, and honky-tonks throughout the Rockies. This 4-piece ensemble performs originals and covers from Merle, Waylon, Casey Donahew, Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown, and a host of other greats from the 70’s all the way to the latest hits. You can count on an exciting show rocking the country and western with a bluegrass flair.

CLASSES/LECTURES

LITERARY

Words, Wonder and Wisdom with Wendy Videlock

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1803 N. 7th Street

Come learn how you can deepen your relationship with language, hush your inner critic, activate your imagination, and cultivate a meaningful and more...0 regular writing practice. This lively presentation will inspire you to reconsider the nature of curiosity, creativity, opportunity, and your working relationship with words. Led by award-winning poet, syndicated newspaper columnist, essayist, and poet laureate of the Western Slope, Wendy Videlock.