Community Calendar

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7:30pm-11:00pm, The Paradise Theatre Paonia

Dark Night returns for its 10th annual show at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia, Thursday and Friday, Dec 13 & 14, with renown author Craig Childs more...0 and friends. This year’s visceral experience of master storytelling, spoken word, visual multimedia and live music accompaniment is titled Emergent Kingdoms. From mountain lions and fireflies to sharks and Bigfoot. Family friendly! Online tickets available: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3903166

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Cruisers Bar

9:30pm-1:00am, 715 Horizon Drive Ste.100

Local Bluegrass

GENERAL

9:00am-7:00pm, Collbran Auditorium, Corner of High and Main Streets

This is a daylong event put on by several groups in the Plateau Valley which is situated just east of Palisade. The craft fair has artisans who have more...0 handmade We have lots of homemade treats including fresh fruit pies, candies, cookies, fudge, whole wheat bread, etc. Hand mixed seasonings, jams, jellies and breads. Quilts, rugs, hats, scarves and baby items. Goat milk products, lotions and soaps. Local honey, pollen and honeycomb. Handmade Wooden toys and signs. Jewelry, candles, llama wool and woolen gifts. Leather items and ornaments. Plateau Valley is just east of Palisade off the I-70 exit for the Powderhorn Ski Resort. Then turn off for the 330 Highway.

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MUSIC

Cruisers Bar

9:30pm-1:00am, 715 Horizon Drive Ste.100

Local Americana

MUSIC

6:00pm-8:00pm, 905 Struthers Ave

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

4:00pm-9:00pm, 3245, I-70BL, Clifton, CO 81520

Join us on Dec 19th to raise money for local kids with learning disabilities.

FOOD/BEVERAGES

MUSIC

9:00pm-12:00am, 715 Horizon Drive

Soul/Roots/Funk from Reno, NV

MUSIC

RADIO ROOM

Rockin' & Rollin' Americana

7:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave

The Scones will be performing live for their CD Release Party celebrating the release of their new album "Metrognomes" in The Radio Room at more...0 KAFM Community Radio on Thursday, December 20th. The Scones are known for their Rockin' & Rollin' Americana music incorporating big vocals, guitar gymnastics, banjo, bass, percussion, drums, and flute. They deliver high energy performance and infectious groovy harmonies. You won't want to miss The Scones! The doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m.

THEATRE

The Robinson Theatre, 1100 North Ave, Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501

Absolute Dance and Performing Arts Presents The Nutcracker A Holiday Tradition Runs December 21-23 at Colorado Mesa University’s Robinson more...0 Theatre Grand Junction, CO – Treat yourself to Western Slope’s favorite holiday tradition as Absolute Dance & Performing Arts presents The Nutcracker. Performances, sponsored in part by ANB Bank and KKCO, run December 21-23 at The Robinson Theatre, 1100 North Ave, and are certain to delight the entire family. Absolute Dance brings the beloved classic, The Nutcracker, to Grand Junction with thrilling choreography, dazzling costumes, a cast of 75 local performers, and featured professional guest artists, Nicholas Patterson and Sayaka Ishibashi from Orlando Ballet and the incredible magician, Danny Baker. This is a holiday tradition you won't want -your family to miss! With direction and choreography by Dina Duckworth, Tanner Blee and Theresa Kahl, join us as we tell the story of a young girl named Clara and how a mysterious gift from her Uncle Drosselmeyer brings on a magical journey. Join in the celebration of the Holidays by enjoying the performance of this enchanting tale presented at Robinson Theatre. The performances at Robinson Theatre run: Friday, December 21 at 7:00p Saturday, December 22 at 2:00p and 7:00p Sunday, December 23 at 2:00p and 7:00p Tickets are available online at absolutedanegj.com or by phone during normal business hours at 970-255-8322 or at Absolute Dance, 2460 Patterson Rd. #5.

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MUSIC

Cruisers Bar

9:30pm-1:00am, 715 Horizon Drive Ste.100

Local Rock/Jam