Sunday, Apr 13 |
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CLASSES/LECTURES
DANCE
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BALLET MASTERCLASS WITH ZIKR DANCE ENSEMBLE
12:30pm-1:30pm, Moss Performing Arts Center, 1221 N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
Intermediate (no pointe) ballet masterclass with
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Zikr Dance Ensemble. Participants must be at least 13 years old and have at least 2 years of ballet training. Class is FREE thanks to the generous support of the Grand Junction Commission on Arts & Culture. Advance registration is strongly recommended. Studio will open at 12PM for sign-in/stretching. Class wil start at 12:30PM. Questions? Info@zikrdance.com
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CLASSES/LECTURES
DANCE
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BALLET MASTERCLASS WITH ZIKR DANCE ENSEMBLE
12:30pm-1:30pm, Moss Performing Arts Center, 1221 N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
Intermediate (no pointe) ballet masterclass with
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Zikr Dance Ensemble. Participants must be at least 13 years old and have at least 2 years of ballet training. Class is FREE thanks to the generous support of the Grand Junction Commission on Arts & Culture. Advance registration is strongly recommended. Studio will open at 12PM for sign-in/stretching. Class wil start at 12:30PM. Questions? Info@zikrdance.com
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MUSIC
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GRAND JUNCTION CENTENNIAL BAND SPRING CONCERT
American Composers
3:00pm-4:30pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main Street, Grand Junction, Co 81501
Join the Grand Junction Centennial Band for their
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Spring Concert, featuring beautiful music from American Composers. A free ticket is required for admission to this family-friendly concert from the Grand Valley's premier Community Band.
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DANCE
MUSIC
THEATRE
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ZIKR DANCE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS MYSTERIES AT CMUS ROB
6:00pm-8:00pm, Colorado Mesa University, 1100 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Showcasing an international cast of world class
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dancers, Zikr Dance Ensemble’s “Mysteries” will feature Artistic Director David Taylor’s new choreography to a freshly restaged and expanded “Liturgies”, which will include a breathtaking background film by internationally acclaimed digital artist Stuart Lippincott. Also on the program will be Taylor’s iconic “Guides”, set to the beautiful Adagio by Tomaso Albinoni, and the mesmerizing “Sadhu”, which explores the worldly renunciation by the holy men and women in Hinduism and Jainism, set to the music of Philip Glass. In partnership with the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture, and with thanks to our sponsors.
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DANCE
SPIRITUAL
THEATRE
VISUAL ARTS
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ZIKR DANCE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS
Live at CMU's Robinson Theatre
6:00pm-8:00pm, CMU Robinson Theatre, 1299 N 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO
Showcasing an international cast of world class
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dancers, Zikr Dance Ensemble’s “Mysteries” will feature Artistic Director David Taylor’s new choreography to a freshly restaged and expanded “Liturgies”, which will include a breathtaking background film by internationally acclaimed digital artist Stuart Lippincott. Also on the program will be Taylor’s iconic “Guides”, set to the beautiful Adagio by Tomaso Albinoni, and the mesmerizing “Sadhu”, which explores the worldly renunciation by the holy men and women in Hinduism and Jainism, set to the music of Philip Glass. With special thanks to the GJ Commission on Arts & Culture
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Thursday, Apr 17 |
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GENERAL
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GRAND JUNCTION BEACONFEST 2025
9:00am-3:00pm, Grand Junction Convention Center, 115 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO
Celebrate age at Grand Junction BeaconFest!
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Colorado’s premier event for boomers and seniors returns to Grand Junction on Thursday, April 17 with free admission, live music, resources and big giveaways! Grand Junction’s biggest and funnest celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families is back! BeaconFest, the state’s largest senior expo, takes over the Grand Junction Convention Center on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is FREE for a full day of entertainment and education for adults age 60 and older. BeaconFest is the best chance to visit directly with more than 100 local businesses and national agencies devoted to helping seniors age well in Western Colorado. Attendees can enjoy live music from some of the area’s most beloved musicians, sample delicious food from local restaurants and gain valuable information from expert-led seminars on a variety of topics. Plus, attendees can enter drawings for prizes every half-hour! At 1 p.m., the Volunteer of the Year ceremony will honor outstanding senior volunteers who make a difference in our community. Starting March 5, BEACON readers can learn about this year’s nominees and vote for their favorites at BeaconSeniorNews.com. For more information about BeaconFest, visit BeaconFest.com or call 970-243-8829.
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LITERARY
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POETS & WRITERS AT CMU
7:00pm-8:30pm, Lithic Bookstore 138 Park Square Fruita
Poets & Writers at CMU is a reading series
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that brings three writers from the University and the western slope to the community, for an hours' worth of reading, followed by Q+A and discussion. This reading will feature Alissa Broom, Danny Rosen, and Miriam Sagan.
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Saturday, Apr 19 |
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MUSIC
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FREE SEED DAY!
Seed giveaway / swap
11:00am-6:00pm, Canna Care: 250 Fischer Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Free Seed Day includes booths, classes, live
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music, food trucks, raffles, a seed swap and and of course free seeds! We are hoping to pull the community together and encourage people to grow their own plants! We plan to make this a yearly event.
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FOOD/BEVERAGES
FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS
GENERAL
VISUAL ARTS
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2025 POLLUX FASHION SHOW
2:00pm-5:00pm, Metallark Gardens
Get your tickets now to the 2025 Pollux Spring
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Fashion Show!? Join us for an afternoon of fashion, flowers, and style! April 19, 2025 Doors open at 2:00 pm. Show begins at 2:30 pm Meadowlark Garden 2259 Broadway, Grand Junction, CO Expect stunning styles, local models, and a show-stopping event that you won’t want to miss! Get early access to the Exclusive Spring & Summer Collection. But don’t wait—Tickets are Limited and will go Fast! 10% of all ticket sales will go to support the Grand Junction High School Tiger Boutique, which provides professional clothing to students to help students Dress For Success! V.I.P. Tickets- $60 G.A. Tickets- $40
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DANCE
GENERAL
THEATRE
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CLASSICS, ROMANTICS, AND MODERN WORKS III
7:00pm-9:00pm, Montrose Pavilion Event Center, 1800 Pavilion Dr, Montrose, CO 81401
Our third annual mixed bill is one not to miss!
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Classics, Romantics, and Modern Works, or CRM, is gaining in popularity as a favorite annual performance to see Colorado West Performing Arts Company (CWPAC) artists in. This full-length performance includes a variety of variations and pas de deux from popular classical ballets, as well as original contemporary works to show the versatility of our artists that you've grown to see in various roles. The array of dancing, costuming, and emotions you will walk away with makes this performance the perfect way to enjoy a date night or to treat your mother for Mother's Day. This performance features thirteen professional company artists, three trainees, and commissioned work from guest choreographers. The show is under two hours including a 20-minute intermission. Opportunities to meet the cast and take photos will follow each performance in the auditorium. Thanks to the support of a generous underwriter, CWPAC is able to offer accessible ticket pricing for this performance, ensuring more families and community members can experience the beauty of live professional ballet.
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