Community Calendar

MUSIC

March Across the Valley

7:00pm-8:00pm, Eagle Rim Park

The Grand Junction Centennial Band presents "March Across the Valley", our summer concert series. Featuring movie music, pop-hits and more...0 marches, there is something everyone will enjoy. As always, the Centennial Band's concerts are free. Join us as we "March Across the Valley" this summer as we present free, family friendly concerts in Fruita, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa and Clifton.

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SoCo Social House

6:30pm-9:30pm, 209 1/2 Colorado Ave

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7:00pm-9:00pm, Two Rivers Winery, 2087 Broadway

Queen Bees, a magical, all-female band, plays everything from Americana, country, indie bluegrass and folk. Music starts at 7:00, but come early to more...0 kick back on the lawn of Two Rivers Winery in the shadow of the Colorado National Monument with a picnic dinner and enjoy a glass of wine. . All proceeds benefit The Art Center of Western Colorado.

CLASSES/LECTURES

FILM

Free Film Screening

2:00pm-4:00pm, Mesa County Library Central GJ

Want to know what environmental protection experts have to share about how YOU can effectively protect the environment? Natural Wanders Nonprofit is more...0 hosting a film screening on Sat Aug 16th sharing research conducted with public servants from the National Parks Service, EPA, Dept of Interior, US Forest Service, global conservation nonprofits, state representatives, private sector sustainability officers, state environmental enforcement officers, environmental lawyers, and more to explore the best approaches to effective environmental protection. Join us Sat Aug 16th from 2-4pm, at Mesa County Library GJ for this free film screening and discussion brought to you by Natural Wanders, a Colorado-based environmental education 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Saturday, August 16th from 2-4pm @ Mesa County Library GJ and bring a friend!

GENERAL

Spoken Word Open Mic...

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1012 N. 5th Street

Spoken word open mic

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7:00pm-9:00pm, 743 Horizon Dr.

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7:00pm-9:00pm, 236 Main St

FOOD/BEVERAGES

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

SPORTS

8:00am-1:00pm, Rimrock Adventures 927 CO-340, Fruita, CO 81521

Explore the beauty of our rivers while supporting a great cause. Join RiversEdge West and Rimrock Adventures for a relaxing day on the water during more...0 our "Raft the River" fundraiser on August 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Launching from Rimrock Adventures in Fruita, CO, and taking out at the Loma Boat Ramp, this river float trip offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Colorado River while contributing to its restoration. Our expert guides will accompany you and offer insights into the vital work of riverside restoration in the Grand Valley. Following the float, indulge in a brunch catered by Café Sol and enjoy bloody marys and mimosas while mingling with fellow river enthusiasts (from ~11:30-1). We'll raise a glass to the success of our mission and have a chance to win prizes at Rimrock Adventure's charming riverside venue. We provide everything; just bring yourself! We encourage you to wear a Hawaiian shirt! All ages and all humans are welcome. Tickets are $130 and include the float trip and equipment, brunch, drinks, and entry into a prize giveaway! Some scholarships are available. Registration is required in advance.

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6:00pm-8:00pm, Talbott's Cider Company 3782 F 1/4 Road Palisade, CO 81526

Boulder-based artist Ethan J. Perry performs solo acoustic shows featuring introspective and genre-blending music that promises an intimate, more...0 heartfelt experience.

RADIO ROOM

7:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

John Depew Trio is a mando-banjo-bass prog-grass powerhouse fronted by, you guessed it, John Depew, with the aid of musical brothers Peter Oviatt more...0 (banjo) and Jordan Hehl (bass). Fueled by bad puns, late night chess matches, and lots of coffee, JDT ranges from free improv exploration to delicate minimalism to intricate mayhem, all grounded in thoughtful songwriting, and rooted by a deep love of traditional sounds plus an irreverence for genre boundaries. Tickets $20 Show is at 7pm Doors open at 6:30pm